Seanook in winter light on Linekin Bay, East Boothbay Maine year-round rental
Location: Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor Area, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (10 min. to Boothbay Harbor, 1 1/2 hour's drive from Portland) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-9)
Keywords: Cottage on a rocky point on an ocean bay, sea on 3 sides
WINTER SPECIAL: Rent 2 nights and get a third night free!! $350 2ppl : $450/4ppl. Don't pass up this opportunity to experience this cottage on the beach with the water of Linekin Bay all around! + linens and tax.
Seanook is a long-time family cottage perched on the shore at the head of Linekin Bay where it is gradually turning into a year-round home. Seanook is so close to the water that the tide comes in around and underneath it. Panoramic windows and four decks put you over the water. Being here is like staying on a boat, except it doesn't rock. Lounge in the hot tub as you watch spectacular sunsets. On a rainy night the pitter-pat on the roof will lull you to sleep. Wake up to the call of seabirds and the sloshing of waves.
The ever-changing moods of the bay will entertain you endlessly on three sides year-round. In October see fall color develop above the shorelines. Foliage will peak mid-October. In winter you can be toasty warm watching the fire, and the ducks and ice floats all at once. Should you be lucky enough to get snowfall, the views are pristine!
The transient weeks of May-end and early June are spell-binding with delicacy as the varied pastels of tiny emerging leaves refresh hillsides above an azure sea. (This happened in April - May in 2010!) You may decide to just sit and watch the play of light and wind on the water. A more private and romantic getaway could not be found. Experience this relaxing spot while it is still available!
New at Seanook is a hutch that Ron built in the kitchen next to the fridge. Also, the upstairs bedrooms have all been freshly painted in pastels and decorated with nautical fabrics and wall-to-wall carpet, as well as the sunroom downstairs which also sports the new chair-and-a-half sofa. The livingroom has a new sofa as well in seashell print fabric or in winter, floral.
We welcome a couple as readily as a family or group of friends. Seanook is an ideal location for a small reunion or retreat. Writers find Seanook a peaceful private retreat where they can work on their manuscripts. Children of all ages enjoy exploring the beaches to discover different creatures that abound along the shore of the Gulf of Maine. (At Seanook children are important: they count as people and are included in occupancy and rates!) Anglers can fish right off the dock, or use it to launch a day of exploring in their boat.
We hope you will enjoy our spot as much as we do!
GOLF SPECIAL: The Boothbay Country Club is partnering with us to provide special rates for our guests. Please inquire.
SPECIAL WINTER OFFERS:
*Rent two nights and get a THIRD NIGHT FREE ($350 two people, $450 four people, $550 six people) or:
*Rent a week and get two free nights!
*10% discount when you rent two weeks.
*Regular TWO PERSON RATE of $175/night (two night minimum) or $1200/week. $30/night per person for each additional person; maximum 9 people.
*Also monthly (Jan. Feb. March) at $1000/mo + utilities ($1200/mo April & May + utilities)2-4 people.
*The month of June, $4000 including utilities.
Children are counted as people!
Rates for other seasons are listed in our rates section.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : There is plenty of parking for your RV or Boat Trailer.
- Gas Fireplace : In master bedroom.
- Wood Stove : This is a fireplace insert with a glass door in the living room. Fabulous!
- Beds
- King Bed : In the Master Bedroom with water views on three sides, this bed can be converted to two twins with your advance request.
- Queen Bed : The queen bed is in the second bedroom upstairs with a view from the bed looking out and down the bay, if you leave the curtains open.
- Double Bed : This is an optional 4th bedroom with a hide-a-bed sofa in the sitting area at one end of the dining room. It has an optional movable wall that can make the room private. However, we prefer that you see this area before we enclose this room; otherwise it is part of the downstairs living area and opens up the view northward to the head of the bay, especially nice from the kitchen sink from which you can watch the bay in three directions.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : In the third bedroom upstairs the twin beds can be put together to form a king if that suits your party better. The view is of lobster boats at the head of the bay.
- Convertible Bed : Our new chair-and-a-half hide-a-bed in the sunroom is a small single, but very comfortable. This room can not be made private.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2)
- DVD
- VCR
- Private Hot Tub : The hot tub is right outside, off the front porch facing the water. Available in summer.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : The kitchen is still rustic (think "camp" or "cabin") with some open shelves, but you will find it fully equipped with coffee maker, mixer, and lobster pot. It also has a new dishwasher, sink, large center workspace counter with the diningroom on the outside, microwave, a wonderful large refrigerator, and a fabulous new GE "Profile" gas range & oven. New for 2010 is a hutch next to the refrigerator (See photos). And ocean views on three sides!
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Our new Samsung refrigerator has the freezer on the bottom.
- Dishwasher : Amana with two spinners.
- Microwave : Basic
- Catering Available : There are many catering services in town as well as take-out. Walk through the woods to the East Boothbay General Store for gourmet sandwiches as well as morning coffee, paper, and famous breakfast pizza.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : This new grill is available on the lower deck by the picnic table just above the water at high tide.
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : A small portable charcoal grill is available on request if you want to have a cook-out on the beach.
- Deck/Patio : There are 2 covered porches and 2 open decks on the house including a large one on the top floor overlooking the bay and the another just above the high water mark.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : Seanook is on its own rocky point with ocean on three sides. One little portion of the beach is sandy - enough for a castle or two.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Our wireless internet is password protected.
- Other Amenities
- Firewood provided, Beach, dock. There is an extra charge of $100 per week for tying up your boat at the dock. If you don't bring a boat, there is no extra charge for use of the dock. You share the dock with us as we store our dinghy there to access our boat on the mooring.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : We encourage you to enjoy your vacation without the added hassle of looking after your pet. In the interest of preserving the quiet nature of our bay or is destructive in any way, we reserve the right to require to board your pet for the remainder of your stay if he cries or barks when left alone in the house.
- Kid Friendly : Children who are used to playing outside will love combing the beach and snorkeling for both wildlife and treasures. Toddlers love the "glass house" effect of our long windows where they can see all around. Some help from you with cleaning the windows before your departure would be much appreciated.
- Smoking Not Allowed : There are plenty of places for smokers to enjoy themselves outside on one of the four decks or elsewhere.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Day Hiking, Gallery Hopping (starting right here at our Paradise Studio), Boat Excursions, Whale Watching, Antiquing, Aquarium. The Boothbay Country Club is partnering with us with special golf rates for our guests.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer: 7/7-8/24 $2900/wk + linens $50 ($25 for just 2 people) + 7% state tax
Shoulder: 6/23-7/6&8/27-9/9 $2700/wk as above to 9 people max
Fall & Spring:9/10-10/28&5/19-6/22 $200/nt 2nt min or $1400/wk 2ppl +$30/nt/pp add
Winter: Oct 29 thru May 18,2012 $175/nt for 2 PEOPLE, 2 night minimum
$1200/week + $30/night per additional person up to 9 people.Rent a week and get 2
extra nights FREE! or a 10% discount for 2 consecutive weeks.
also Monthly, 2-4 people: Jan-Mar $1000/mo+utilities ($2000 deposit).
April-May $1200/mo + utilities ($2000 deposit). June,$4000 inclusive + deposit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1997
Why the Owner Chose Boothbay
Seanook was purchased by my mother, a native Mainer, in 1947. At the time it was nothing more than a tiny three month summer bungalow, but I loved the spot and everything about it as a child. It was my life-long dream to return there to live. Ron and I stay on the property year-round. Every season is our favorite! We are forever changing and improving wherever we can. In everything we do we try to maintain some of the rustic seaside character of the place, which is of course imbued with our own personalities and creative twist.
The Unique Benefits at this House
To wake up every morning to the sounds of the ocean is a heavenly way to start a day; seagulls squawking, waves sloshing against rocks, wind swishing around corners or through an open window. The ever-changing moods of the bay are a constant no matter what we might be doing. It is so easy to be connected to the ebb and flow of nature that maintains the joy and wonder of life. We especially like sharing that with family and friends old and new.
I try to impart those feelings into my realistic oil paintings of the area and naturalistic gardening, while Ron utilizes his talents to breath new life into old wood by restoring and building furniture including lots of garden benches.
Owner's Map of Boothbay
When I purchased the property, it needed complete revamping! I alternated a month in Colorado and a month in Boothbay while Paradise Cottage (my grandmother's summer house) was winterized and expanded, and Seanook (the vacation house of my childhood) was practically torn down and rebuilt. The early March morning after I arrived the final time to stay, I met Ron, who was working for my contractor on Seanook. Since then we have done all the work around the place ourselves. The following winter we built a scale model of our future shop/studio on the diningroom table and broke ground in August of 2000.
Property Photos
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- Seanook in winter light on Linekin Bay, East Boothbay Maine year-round rental - Boothbay, Maine Lodging
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- Seanook from the dock where the tide of Linekin Bay comes in underneath Boothbay - Boothbay, Maine Lodging
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- The new sofa and carpet in the sunroom at Seanook cottage, East Boothbay. - Boothbay, Maine Lodging
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- The new hutch in the kitchen & looking through to the sunroom, weekly rental.
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- Kitchen sink and counter, diningroom on right, Seanook cottage, East Boothbay
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- From the diningroom looking through the livingroom, Seanook Cottage rental
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- Looking through the sunroom windows at the dock, sunset
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- View from the sunroom and livingroom, Seanook weekly rental
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- Looking through the headboard, Master bedroom, spring greening on opposite hill
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- The view on entering the master bedroom at Seanook vacation rental on the coast.
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- The second bedroom. The view from the bed is straight down the bay.
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- The third bedroom at Seanook. The twin beds can be a king. View to head of bay.
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- Looking across the dock and out to sea beyond the fog bank. Seanook, E Boothbay
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- Seanook reflected in tidal pool in Fall. Extra low tide. East Boothbay, ME.
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- Seanook in summertime blue! Weekly rental Boothbay, ME
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- Seanook from the back in summer sunset, weekly vacation rental Boothbay
Traveler Reviews (14)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Rick and Karen Morris
(Salado, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07
Review Submitted: 06/05/07
My husband and I have vacationed in the Boothbay Harbor area for the past 23 years and have stayed in a variety of inns, houses, and apartments. Almost every year we have driven to or through East Boothbay either to eat at Lobsterman's Wharf or on our way to Ocean Point. We had no idea that just off of the main road, there was a little piece of heaven on Linekin Bay. Our friends found Seanook Cottage on the internet and booked the four of us for the last week of May. We had the most relaxing, peaceful, wonderful vacation there. The views from inside the house and from the numerous decks are spectacular. From our bedroom, the last thing we saw before we closed our eyes at night was the full moon shining on the beautiful water. The first thing we saw when we woke up in the morning was the picturesque sailboats and lobster boats. Across the bay, you can see the architecture of both new and restored houses and the Five Gables Inn nestled among the wooded landscape. Just a short, brisk walk away from Seanook through beautiful woods and along the water is the wonderfully restored East Boothbay General Store. They have a remarkable menu of delicious salads, sandwiches, and pizza. And don't forget the tasty breakfast pizza and muffins! Seanook is only about three scenic miles from Boothbay Harbor, where you can find a wide array of shopping, dining, and harbor activities. The Boothbay region is central to so much else in Mid- Coast Maine, and daytrips are essential! Our husbands played golf at the beautiful Samoset Resort ("The Pebble Beach of the Atlantic"), where most of the front nine holes are laid out along the ocean. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is a must and one of our favorite spots. Freeport with all of its great outlet stores is just a short drive away. Seanook is undergoing a long restoration process, but you will hardly know it because Ron and Mary Ellen have made it so comfortable. I can't say enough about their helpfulness and eagerness to please their guests. Although you won't even realize they are there unless you need them, it is great to have your hosts so near by. I must admit I hesitated to write these comments out of selfishness. Seanook is like a rare gift that you want to keep all to yourself! I can't wait until our next visit. We feel that we have found our home in the Boothbay region!
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Beyond Perfect
Guest: Leisa M.
(Vero, Fl)
Date of Stay: 01/28/12
Review Submitted: 02/01/12
This home is everything it is stated to be and more. Unfortunately we came together as a family to lay my 88 year old mother to rest. We knew we needed to be together and a hotel just wasn't going to cut it. The atmosphere at Seanook was everything we needed it to be. Clean, beautiful, spacious, homey, and a place that will forever be special in our hearts. Thank you for sharing your incredible home!
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Weekend of 3/25
Guest: jaime
(eliot)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11
Review Submitted: 04/05/11
One word. Perfect. Seanook is everything i expected and so much more. The most beautiful setting, outside and in. i loved the rustic combined with the brightness, the open kitchen; all those windows! the love that goes into the cottage from her owners is very apparent, in the pride Ron and Mary Ellen showed as they gave us the tour. Mary Ellens' beautiful paintings grace many of the walls, and i could happily spend the rest of my life sitting in the sun room and staring out at the bay. we will definitely be back, no question. just stunning, and having to leave was heartbreaking, i assure you. one other detail, i couldn't have chosen a better setting for my longtime partner to propose marriage. so, Seanook will always mean so much to both of us. thank you again, Mary Ellen and Ron, you provided us with such a gift in Seanook.
Owner response: One of our greatest joys is having someone appreciate what we have done and are trying to accomplish at Seanook. It is also an honor when people enjoy memorable life experiences here and want to return to keep building them. It is our pleasure to share.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Experiencing the constant change over the water
Guest: Betsy
(Rochester, NY)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
My husband and I loved our week at Seanook. This cottage has undergone an amazing transformation from an old fashioned family cottage to a modern home. Mary Ellen, a landscape artist, and Ron, an accomplished woodworker, have invested their talents, imagination, and love for the property and the Linekin Bay into a comfortable retreat that displays their craftmanship and immerses you in the ever changing atmosphere of the small harbor of East Boothbay. Watching the tide come in and out, and seeing the constant play of light on the water day and night, it was hard to pull ourselves away from the windows and decks to experience the delights of the Boothbay Harbor area. Their work on the home is nearly complete and it has all the amenities of home. The kitchen is outfitted with new appliances and everything one needs to "cook in." Except for a few finishing touches, the only remaining major project in the renovation are the kitchen cabinets and this did not present a problem as everything I needed was in sight and within easy reach. Mary Ellen and Ron have thoughtfully provided lots of information about the area, bird books (we watched a pair of bald eagles fishing right outside our windows), histories of the house and the area, coffee table books on Maine, and lots of other books to keep one occupied (if you can draw yourself away from the windows). And they made excellent recommendations about things to do and places to eat. We have rented homes and condos in other areas and this will be among our favorites. We would go back in a heartbeat and certainly would recommend it to our friends.
Owner response:These world travelers placing us and our East Boothbay rental cottage on their list of favorites is an honor. We put a lot of effort into expanding "Seanook" as a refreshing and unique sojourn. Thus we relish those who understand what we are striving to convey as this nook by the sea continues to evolve.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Happy Repeat Vacationers
Guest: Carol Wolf
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Date of Stay: 07/14/09
Review Submitted: 02/02/10
I've been coming to Seanook for ten years from Boston, Austin, and New Jersey with family and friends from LA, DC, North Carolina and NYC. We come for the peace, the view, the birds, the boats, the smells, the shells, the seaglass and of course a daily dose of fresh lobster. Our rituals include walking the rocks at Ocean Point, cinnamon buns from the General Store, walking through the 'path' to the other shore with its lovely hidden lake, fresh lobster from the Co-op, and sitting on every deck and reading. Highlights over the years are shooting stars (so many stars), blue heron, the seal swimming under the deck, and moon rise. Our hosts are gracious and its the experience and simple joys of this special place that keep me coming back - not fancy surroundings or needs.
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would not recommend
Guest: florida travels
(Punta Gorda, Fl. usa)
Date of Stay: 06/20/09
Review Submitted: 06/28/09
We are 2 couples from Punta Gorda Fl.. We have stayed in HomeAway homes in 3 countries and the US. We enjoyed the location of the home, but do have to say this has not been up to the standard we have had at other Homeaway home. This really has felt like we have been in a contruction zone. Plywood floors in all the upstairs and most of the downstairs. unfinished doors, and windows, exposed wiring and kitchen sheetrock showing. Entrance foyer is still a concrete slab, with the doors unfinished. We were charged extra for linens that were mismatched and thread bare to say the least, we have never had that in any other home. Beds were just a mattress on top of wooden slats, oh my back!!! There are no kitchen cabinets, silverware ect,just sitting on plywood counter top 4 tv's in house but ony 1 small one in the living area works. Construciton needs to be complete before this house is rented for "top dollar". we enjoyed our day trips, sailing, shopping and eating,,,,but this house was a great letdown. Very old furniture not very clean.
Owner response:Our goal is that each guest has an enjoyable and worthwhile Maine coast cottage experience. Seanook is an evolving and “delightful work in progress” as stated and pictured on our own website, and we feel it is priced accordingly. The original summer cottage had only external board walls with shelves built into the studs. Most of the walls have been winterized except for a few remaining in the kitchen, which is the last part of the old cottage yet to be renovated. The only visible wires are from the kitchen light switch to the ceiling and are up to code. The kitchen is quite functional for multiple cooks with a unique, finished wood countertop. In the 12 years we have rented the cottage this is our first ever complaint about beds and only the second grievance about Seanook. I am especially careful about cleanliness at Seanook because it IS unfinished. The 21” TV is on Dish Network and will keep you informed while you get out and enjoy the woods, coast, bays, harbors, lighthouses, restaurants, shops, and people of Maine; or just relax and watch the weather, the wildlife and activity on the bay through our floor to ceiling windows. Our soft linens are optional at a nominal cost. We offer comfort, not luxury. Seanook provides a fantastic Maine coast experience that is ever-changing. We do our best to offer our guests a unique blend of beautiful vistas and comfortable accommodations in an ideal setting at a reasonable price.
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My stay at Seanook, Booth Bay Maine
Guest: Kansas-BL
(Hutchinson KS)
Date of Stay: 10/18/08
Review Submitted: 02/17/09
I rented Seanook in October 2008. I wrote a review of our stay there and was suppose to recieve information back after it was reviewed, I did not get that. I see that my comments were not in any of the reviews listed, did anyone take the time to check it out? I would like a response before I rent another property from you. Betty
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08
Review Submitted: 10/01/08
A HUGE thanks to Ron and Mary Ellen. We LOVED our stay at the Seanook. We spent the last week of September in Boothbay, and it was wondeful. The weather was perfect, and the people of Boothbay are the nicest around. The Seanook is a wonderful house. We loved our view from the mater bedroom. Actually we loved the veiw from every room. If you are considering a stay in Boothbay I highly recommend the Seanook!
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Susan and Jim Esser
(Boulder Creek, Calif.)
Date of Stay: 11/01/06
Review Submitted: 11/11/06
My husband and I live in a neighborhood with noisy, disrespectful neighbors, screaming kids, and barking dogs. We desperately needed to get away to find some peace and quiet!!! And we didn't mind how far we had to go to get it! We traveled from California, over 3000 miles, and found what we were looking for. Seanook is heaven on earth! The views from nearly every room are spectacular! Waking up to full views on three sides of the master bedroom was truly amazing! There are decks all around. The only close neighbors are the owners, Ron and Mary Ellen, who live across the street. They are readily available if you need them but, otherwise, you'd never know they were there! If you need supplies of any kind, Hannaford Market and Rite Aid Pharmacy are only a five minute drive with views of the beautiful countryside all along the way. If peace, quiet, and privacy are what you long for, as we did, Seanook is the place for you!
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Nancy G.
(Beacon Falls, CT)
Date of Stay: 07/01/06
Review Submitted: 07/16/06
We have just completed our second stay at Seanook. Our first visit was Christmas week, 2005. Sitting by the cozy fire, and listening to holiday music by candlelight, made our Christmas very special. A few inches of snow added a picture perfect touch. It was a true, old fashioned holiday that we will always remember. Maine in winter...we recommend it! Our second trip to Seanook was in July, 2006. The summer is also a wonderful time to be at the cottage. Waking up to the beautiful views, watching the lobster boats, relaxing on the decks, or experiencing the sunsets from the hot tub, makes stress a thing of the past. There is plenty to do in town, but you'll want to spend ample time taking advantage of all Seanook has to offer. We ordered lobsters, boiled to perfection, and brought them back to the cottage for our own ocean-side dining. No restaurant has a better view! The only bad thing about our visits is the week goes by too quickly. We have already reserved our 2007 trip to Seanook! I could not imagine any season at the cottage that would not be wonderful. We are lucky that Mary Ellen and Ron have this beautiful gem that they share with us.
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