Ross Cottage by Carolyn Lane Vose

 

Location: Pembroke, Down East, Maine, USA (Garnet Head Rd, Hersey Neck in Pembroke ME on Cobscook Bay)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)

Keywords:  Rustic Seaside Cottage, non-electrified, restored to early 20th Century character

Ross Cottage is a century-old rustic seaside cottage preserved and restored in its early 20th Century pre-electricity character. It sits on a bluff above tideline overlooking Cobscook Bay; has a wide red beach in front. It's surrounded by 50+ acres of protected forest. Wide front porch; stone fireplace. It provides guests an opportunity to experience the recreational lifestyle of its owners beginning in 1900.
Ross Cottage is offered as a public service; all profits go to the Downeast Coastal Conservancy.
For more detailed information about the cottage, see our website by Googling Ross Cottage Maine.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning : No electricity but plenty of fresh air
  • Linens Provided : Pillows and blankets/comforters provided; bring sheets and pillowcases
  • Washer : Use sink with hand-pumped water; heat water on stove
  • Dryer : Hang wash outside
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Fireplace : 1940 glacial stone fireplace
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed (4)
  • Child Bed : Folding bed or mattress available
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV : No electricity
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen : Moderately spacious kitchen ca. 8' x 16'
  • Cooking Utensils Provided : Pots, pans, utensils, plates, cups, bowls etc. provided
  • Refrigerator : Below-ground containers next to cold spring
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio : Porch deck ca. 8' x 30' facing bay
• View/Location
  • Beachfront : Property ca. 2,000' on Cobscook Bay
  • Beach View : Beach visible from front yard and upper rooms
  • Oceanfront : Cobscook Bay is an inlet of Bay of Fundy
  • Ocean View : Bay visible from porch
• Communications
  • Cell Phone : Reception/transmission spotty
• Other Amenities
  • Lighting by kerosene lamp; Heating by woodstove or fireplace; Bathing by solar shower or sponge bath; Outdoor priv; Water and food cooler from cold spring; Cooking by woodstove or Coleman stove; Utensils, silverware, and dishes provided; Bring your own food, linens, and personal items; Blankets, comforters and pillows provided; Emergency bedding available, No pets or smoking inside building, please; Instruction and Ross Cottage history pamphlets provided. Contact owner for special needs.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed : Cleaning and allergies are main reasons. Please discuss special needs/circumstances with caretaker.
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Can reach 1st floor by one 6" step
  • Kid Friendly : Small children should be supervised because of beachside cliffs
  • Smoking Not Allowed : Firte safety and cleaning are main reasons
• Activities
  • Hiking
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Fishing
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Birding, lighthouses, whale-watching, berry-picking, clamming, kayaking/canoeing (rental or your own), summer arts/crafts, and plenty of peace and quiet at the cottage. Within an hour's drive are Eastport, Lubec, Campobello Island, East and West Quoddy Heads, Reversing Falls, Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, and St. Croix Island National Monument

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Jul-Aug ... $650/week
Sept ... $600/week
State sales tax of 7% added.
All profits go to Downeast Coastal Conservancy.
Payment by check on or before first day of use.
Rental period: Normally, early Saturday afternoon through Saturday morning.
Full refund for cancellation 30 days before scheduled and afterward if slot rented

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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