Location: Stonington, Deer Isle, Acadia, Maine, USA (Secluded Oasis handy to shops & galleries & trails)
Accommodations: Four Season House, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Serenity, Simplicity, Seclusion
A Great Place To Recharge, Reflect, Refresh & Restart
Elegant, spacious cottage with soaring, 15-foot ceilings and to-the-floor windows framing gorgeous views of the estuary, cove, and surrounding meadows. July to October fish striped bass right from our point! Kayak from our shore to explore the many beautiful islands near the mouth of our cove, outside the busy commercial traffic in our thoroughfare and harbor. Beautifully furnished, well equipped, feels immediately and completely like home. Owner managed with an eye to every detail Outside, Heron Cottage looks like an old school house. Inside it is more like a loft with sleek stainless steel counters, stylish furnishings and luxurious down bedding. Many amenities including a gourmet gas grill, whirlpool tub and dishwasher. Pretty , nicely landscaped waterfront setting. A truly incomparable vacation rental.
Nearly one-third mile of private shore to explore and enjoy on 10 amazing acres offering an endless harvest from sea and shore--wildflowers, berries, and wild mushrooms, clams and mussels right on our shore at the receding tide. The cottage has its own long curving perennial flower garden and a tiny kitchen garden with herbs, lettuces, tomatoes and cukes. Handy to all the restaurants, shops, galleries. A haven for artists, photographers, naturalists, amateur astronomers, adventuresome and experienced ocean kayakers, and bird watchers. A wonderful place to recharge any time and a perfect spring, fall or winter getaway. Canoe provided for experienced paddlers familiar with ocean tides and currents. On-site kayak and small boat launch.
Although occupancy is limited to two, there is a cot size futon for an ocasional overnight guest.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided: feather beds on good matresses with down duvets and feather pillows; elegant high quality bed linens
- Off Street Parking: cottage has its own driveway
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: there is more than adequate space for a boat trailer also an on site launch
- Gas Fireplace: thermostatically controlled
- Beds
- Double Bed: antique iron with a good matress and box spring topped by a feather bed
- Convertible Bed: futon available for ocasional overnight guest
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: jazz standards and 70's classics ( Tom Waits, Lou Reed etc.)
- Jetted Tub in Bath: very deep, very powerful, suitable for one person only
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Efficient and well equipped with stainless steel counters and wonderful views; coffee grinder; complete and very nice dinner service and glassware
- Cooking Utensils Provided: gourmet amenities and stainless pots and pans; hi end cutlery
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: large gourmet gas grill
- Deck/Patio: full 32 foot cedar deck with lovely views of estuary and cove
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Immeditaely next to the estuary with long views across the meadow to pristine Crockett Cove
- Communications
- Telephone: with answering machine
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet: unlimited dial up internet access from your own computer
- Other Amenities
- kayak launch on site; canoe available for experienced paddlers;hammocks, picnic hamper and portable chairs, 10 wonderful acres to explore and enjoy; on site swimming holes for the brave and hardy, fish for stripers & dig for clams on site; large shared area for lobster bakes, cookouts and picnics with table that seats 12; unlimited internet access
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Cove Meadow is an environmentally sensitive area and important habitat for many species
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): entry to deck has only one step..mowed paths throughout the meadow. no special grips etc. inside though.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Other Activities
- Wonderful walks on well groomed ocean trails, including those right here at Cove Meadow, great wildlife--eagles, osprey, herons, sea mammals, hares, on the receding tide, dig clams and mussels right on our shore, around hi tide July to October fish stripers by canoe or kayak or right from our shores, have a full clam bake on the point, just about the best sea kayaking anywhere with dozens of islands a short paddle away, We do have wonderful on island restaurants and good live theater but many of our guests leave Cove Meadow only when absolutely necessary or leave in the canoe for a picnic on the cove
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates For Double Occupancy-We Take Most Major Credit Cards
May 23- Jun 26;Sep 12-Oct 16 $165/nt 4 nt min ($1035/wk)
Oct 17-May 22 $125/nt 4 nt min ($785/wk)
Jun 27-Sep 11 $1,330 1 week minimum ( Sat-Sat only)
$75 cleaning fee not included in above rate schedule.
All above subject to Maine Sales Tax; Maximum Occupancy is two.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Never planned to return to Maine but here I am on this enchanted island enjoying the daily mysteries of life up close to nature.
Why the Owner Chose Stonington
The first time I saw this island I knew I had to live here. 30 days later I did.
The Unique Benefits of this Four Season House
An endless wild harvest from my meadow, woods & shore including fabuloys striped bass fishing by kayak. Swimming my 1.5 mile pristine cobe in blissful privavcy, daily visits from eagles, osprey,lynx, hawks, herons and our local seal.
Property Photos
- Living Room - Stonington, Maine
- Heron Cottage Dining Room - Stonington, Maine
- The estuary from next to Heron Cottage - Stonington, Maine
- The picnic & boat launch area
- View From Dining Room to Living Room
- Indoor "Sunporch" from dining room
- Dining Room Detail-Harmony Beauty and Balance
- Cottage Front In Lupine Season
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The cottage is charming, comfortable and very well equipped..everything in such good taste" From the Heron Cottage Guest book
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"Wow!! What a wonderful Peaceful place. It was perfect. Thank you for sharing this piece of Heaven with us." Valentine Getaway guests--from the Heron Cottage Journal
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Of all the rentals we have been to in Maine, this has been the very best. From the Heron Cottage Guest Book
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"I am writing this sitting on the couch looking down the path past the artichokes that leads to the sea..inspiring beyond words..the sea, the wind, the waves, the calm,the fog. So many good things. So much beauty. This house and this cove will be here creating happiness for a long time" Scott & Lesley (from the Heron Cottage Guest Book)
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This beautiful landscape soothed us..we found peace at Heron Cottage and here so many "WOW" moments.. From the Heron Cottage guest book
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This cottage is beautiful beyond words Heron Cottage Guest Book
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"Iwent out that first morning with a lure borrowed from Lindsay and caught 5 fish in 2hrs. I can't remember a catch so satisfying " Bass Fishing on the cove..From the Heron Cottage guest book.
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..the surroundings are beautiful" from the Heron Cottage guest book