Location: Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor Area, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (3 miles to Boothbay Harbor, 1 1/2 hour's drive from Portland)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
SPECIAL WINTER OFFER: 10% discount when you rent two consecutive weeks. TWO PERSON RATE of $170/night (two night minimum) or $1200/week. $30/night per person for each additional person; maximum 8 people.
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. It 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. 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. If you want to relax at any season, this is the place!
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. Anglers can fish right off the dock, or use it to launch a day of exploring in their boat.
We welcome a couple as readily as a family or group of friends. Seanook is an ideal location for a small reunion or retreat. We hope you will enjoy our spot as much as we do!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace: In master bedroom.
- Wood Stove: This is a fireplace insert with a glass door in the livingroom. Fabulous!
- Beds
- King Bed: In the Master Bedroom with water views on three sides, (unless you close the curtains) 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: Please notify us in advance if you want us to enclose this room; otherwise it is part of the downstairs living area and opens up the view northward to the head of the bay.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : These twin beds are in the third bedroom upstairs and could 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.
- 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"), but you will find it fully equipped with coffee maker, mixer, and lobster pot. It also has a new dishwasher, sink, microwave, refrigerator, and a fabulous new GE "Profile" gas range & oven.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available: There are many catering services in town as well as take-out.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: This new grill is available off the front porch.
- 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 second floor overlooking the bay.
- 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)
- 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.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Children who are used to playing outside will love combing the beach and snorkeling for both wildlife and treasures.
- Smoking Not Allowed: There are plenty of places for smokers to enjoy themselves outside on one of the four decks or elsewhere.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Day Hiking, Gallery Hopping, Boat Excursions, Whale Watching, Antiquing, Aquarium.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer: Weeks of June 26, July 3,Aug 21 & 28,& Sept 4, 2010 Available at $2900/wk.
Winter: Oct 31 thru May 28,2010 $170/nt for 2 PEOPLE, $1200/wk
2 night minimum;$30/night per additional person up to 8 people.
10% discount for 2 consecutive weeks.
also Monthly: Dec-March $800/mo + utilities & $2000 deposit or $2000/mo flat rate.
April-May $1000/mo + utilities & $2000 deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1997
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.
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 preferences as well.
The Unique Benefits of 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 enjoy sharing that with family and friends old and new.
I try to impart those feelings into my realistic oil paintings of the area, while Ron utilizes his talents to breath new life into old wood by restoring and building furniture.
Property Photos
- Seanook from the back in sunset - Boothbay, Maine Lodging
- View from the sunroom on a grey day - Boothbay, Maine Lodging
- Seanook from the bay - Boothbay, Maine Lodging
- The living room
- Kitchen sink and counter, diningroom on right
- Twilight in Winter from the Dock
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Kimberly Aluise , Pittsbrugh Pennsylvania
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Rick and Karen Morris , Salado, Texas
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Susan and Jim Esser , Boulder Creek, Calif.
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Nancy & Bob Griswold , Connecticut
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Martin & Anja , Heath, Mass
Homeowner Response:
Our guests contact us through Paradise Studio, the gallery where Mary Ellen displays her art work. Seanook is the cottage on the bay where people stay to enjoy those vistas. We thank Martin & Anja for this nice comment.
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My wife, kids, and I have enjoyed our rental of Seanook for the last six years, and we truly look forward to it as one of the highlights of our summer. Seanook sits right on the shore of Linekin Bay, a perfect place for kayaking, swimming, sailing and fishing. The three decks stretch out over the bay and provide a wonderful place to sneak away with a book in the warm sunlight, have lunch, watch the sunsets or marvel at the twinkling stars at night. The lower deck is perfect for casting out a fishing line. My boys are always eager to drop lines and catch green crabs that scatter among the rocks at high tide. At low tide, the private little beach area on the right side of the house serves as a safe place for children to splash in the water, climb rocks and enjoy the wonders of nature in the tide pools. Last summer Mary Ellen & Ron launched a beautiful new floating dock, which I am sure will provide a great spot for jumping into the water, fishing, and for tying up boats. Although Seanook is still in the process of being renovated, improvements over the last few years include new decks, a hot tub and a new three/quarter bathroom upstairs. Many of the appliances, including the washer/dryer and stove/oven are also new, and the house is kept very clean. The kitchen is well supplied with the essentials you'll need for cooking and eating (ie., pots, glassware, plates, utensils, lobster forks, etc.) and includes a rolling dishwasher that plugs right into the faucet of the sink. In case you forget to bring reading material, Seanook is stocked with a wide assortment of books, old and new. The house has a color TV and a VCR, and satellite TV was added last year. One of the key reasons we have enjoyed our stay at Seanook each summer is the fact that Mary Ellen and Ron are so friendly. While they keep to themselves, they are also only a stone's throw away if/when you might need them. Boothbay Harbor is just 3 miles down the road and provides a wide selection of restaurants from pizza to gourmet sandwiches (Blue Moon) to Thai and of course seafood. There are also many gift shops, an old bowling alley, taffy & fudge, as well as a terrific 2-story book store for those rainy days. I could go on and on about how much we have enjoyed our times at Seanook. Without hesitation, Seanook is our favorite place to "get away from it all" and relax with the kids for a few weeks in the summer. I highly recommend your stay at Seanook.
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We enjoyed our stay at Seanook. The master bedroom is like being on board a ship - wrap-around sea view. The house has an incredible number of windows, each framing a beautiful vista. Kitchen is well stocked. The location is good, not touristy, but close enough to Boothbay Harbor for restaurants, etc. It is a short walk to the General Store where the coffee was great and the doughnuts even better. Mary Ellen and Ron were always available to answer our questions, but never intrusive. I would highly recommend Seanook to my friends.
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My wife and I have been guests of Mary Ellen and Ron several times. We have completely enjoyed our stays there and think it's one of the nicest spots where we've vacationed. If you're looking for a place with a million dollar view, comfortable accomodations, and plenty of peace and quiet, you'd be hard pressed to find better in the Boothbay Region. Mary Ellen and Ron are wonderful hosts, and are always attentive to the needs of their guests should a need arise; otherwise they will let you be to enjoy your stay. It's not the Park Plaza, but the Park Plaza doesn't have that view! You will enjoy your stay.