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Spectacular ocean-view cottage

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A dining area with a view of the ocean, a chandelier, and a bowl of fruit on the table.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a small table, and a potted plant.
A waterfront with boats docked, a pier, and a view of a hillside with houses.
A spacious kitchen with light blue cabinets, a central island, and a large refrigerator.
A covered porch with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of a grassy area and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand

    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Bristol, ME
  • Place, Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Pemaquid Craft Co-op
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Other Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular ocean-view cottage

The Summer House at Bayberry Cove is located in the historic seaside community of Pemaquid Trail, adjacent to the entrance of beautiful Pemaquid Beach in New Harbor, Maine. With tranquil ocean views, this lovely 2-bedroom, 1-bath year-round cottage is a perfect longer term rental for a single person or couple who doesn’t want to rough-it on their retreat to Maine. This ‘home away from home’ is filled with luxury touches and conveniences such as a stacked washer/dryer, dishwasher, flatscreen TV, Internet, quartz countertops, and hand-hewn hickory floors, all with a nautical theme for that “cottage” feel. Linens and towels are included in your rental, and the beds will be made up for you.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened in porch, and watch the sunset from your balcony. The cottage has a fenced, private backyard and charming gardens, perfect for reading a book, writing. Close to all historical sites on the peninsula such as the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and Fort William Henry; and minutes away from a fully-stocked local grocer and several lobster co-ops for your clam bakes and picnics. Absolute perfect location for relaxing, exercising, or daily excursions to many coastal Maine sites, such as Boothbay Harbor, Camden, and Bar Harbor.

During Summer season, the Summer House has a Fourteen (14) night minimum stay. Reservations begin on a Saturday and end on a Saturday.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

No animals are allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1249833
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

New Harbor

Located in New Harbor, this cottage is by the sea. Boothbay Region Land Trust and Boothbay Harbor Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and Dolphin Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Bristol, ME

What's nearby

  • Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pemaquid Craft Co-op - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • La Verna Preserve - 12 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪South Bristol Fisherman's Coop - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Tugboat Inn - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular ocean-view cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular ocean-view cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular ocean-view cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular ocean-view cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Pemaquid Craft Co-op. Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable, clean , well equipped cottage and responsive owners.Enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than the photos!

Beautiful cottage and location. Lovely decor. Everything provided for a comfortable stay. Tom and Laurie were extremely gracious hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was nice and right size for us. Only issue for us was the couch and chair, they were a little deep so not very comfortable to sit in. But we made it work
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This place has it all. It's so clean and new and will appointed, but best of all it's in the perfect location! We loved our three weeks there and highly recommend it.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
Thank you so much! You guys were a pleasure to host. Thomas & Laurie, Hosts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven in Maine

We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation in Maine than at this beautiful house on St John’s bay. Communication with the owners was seamless! We took full advantage of the location by visiting the local beach, Boothbay, and Acadia National Park. Being able to walk across the street and sit by the bay to enjoy our morning coffee or 4th of July fireworks was priceless! We can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax and Enjoy!

We enjoyed our stay in Maine. The location was great, the cottage was very warm and relaxing. We particularly enjoyed drinking coffee each morning on the screened in porch listening to waves at the nearby bay. Each day we would go on a day trip and return to the cottage in the evening, the cottage is in a good location to see several nearby villages and sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax and enjoy

This house was clean, comfortable and relaxing with excellent views of the ocean. Thomas and Laurie are great hosts although we never really needed them. I highly recommend this vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage on the ocean

We had a lovely time staying in Thomas and Laurie’s cottage! They were kind and offered helpful suggestions for our stay. The space is well equipped and inviting. The neighborhood is a quiet one with friendly neighbors nearby and within a stone’s throw from the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July at The Summer House

I have always enjoyed this property. So nice that the new house across the street does not block the view of the ocean!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pemaquid Trail

Spent another wonderful week at Pemaquid Trail. House was perfect in every way. Would not hesitate to rent this home from Thomas and Laurie again. Great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer House in New Harbor, ME

Fabulous! Beautiful home, lots to do, great beach combing within walking distance, gorgeous sandy beach less than 5 minutes away. Clean and cozy, very comfortable. Well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer cottage

This was our fourth time staying at this beautiful cottage. It is our happy place. The cottage is always neat and clean and the view is spectacular. This is why we keep returning. We love the location. We will be returning in 2024.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Happy Place

Thomas and Laurie are kind, gracious and attentive hosts . The Summer House is spotless, well appointed and in an incredible location. Pemaquid beach less than 5 minutes away, a perfect and clean beach. Summer House on the Pemaquid Trail is highly recommended. Couldn't ask for anything better!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and relaxing

This is probably my favorite rental with vrbo! The view of John’s Bay was wonderful! Loved the area and definitely the best of the peninsulas for me. Loved Boothbay Harbor and was a short drive from New Harbor. The colors were beautiful during our week. The rental was very cute and comfortable. The owners were great people to work with. Would recommend highly at any time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
Thank you very much for your kind review. Fall colors were definitely spectacular in New Harbor this year. All the best! Thomas & Laurie, Hosts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off to a good start

The owner met us at the door and gave us a quick walkthrough to orient to TV and heating system. Even introduced us to the neighbors. This set the tone for a comfortable and welcoming stay. The quiet and well-maintained house, comfortable beds, beautiful views made this a restorative stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well loved and appointed cottage

Lovely location with views directly to water and water access across neighborhood road with little traffic. Quality linens,comfortable mattresses and furniture, modern appliances. Many personal touches for a homey feel. Well priced for area. Good location for walkers; quick access to large, clean, white sand beach. New Harbor is one of our favorite areas with good hiking, eating, and shopping options nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent as always

No letdown in perfection. We have rented for several years and it is better each year. Laurie and Thomas are gracious hosts and everything In the cottage was clean and ready to go
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2022
Thank you so much! We greatly appreciate your continued patronage. Thomas & Laurie, Hosts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach House Gem

This beach house was the best. Clean, spacious, comfortable and offering a kitchen that had everything you could possibly need. The views of John’s Bay were wonderful to wake up to every morning. The sunporch was a perfect location to have a coffee and read that summer novel. The small beach a few houses up the road was tranquil and had many sea treasures to offer. Pemaquid Beach was a short 3 minute drive. Our host was wonderful. He greeted us upon our arrival and gave us a tour of the property. Sunsets were absolutely stunning and a shout out to our Host for the Adirondack chairs to enjoy those sunsets. This beach house is a gem. It was so comfortable and felt like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

hidden gem

The summer house has it all. Very comfortable and very clean home, you just dropped your bags and the vacation started. Everything you needed, and things you didn't know you needed, was in this rental. House is near beach on a long dead end st with beautiful water views and sounds. Lovely bench and chairs set out across from house to watch the water, boats and beautiful sunsets. Walkers, biking and joggers will love the location. Decide if you want to go out or stay in ...either way you win. Short drive up to the lighthouse and Reillys shop. Hosts were available nearby if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little slice of heaven : )

I sit here smiling, as it was such a complete pleasure to have found this cottage. From the moment I walked in, I felt right at home. As a painter/poet I desire open space and solitude. Beautifully and efficiently designed by the owners, this rental was perfect. A full kitchen met all my culinary and health needs. There were amenities and little touches I found other rentals did not offer. I thoroughly enjoyed being down by the water or on Pemaquid beach daily, searching for little treasures. The setting gave me the inspiration and privacy needed to both paint and write. Thank you, Thomas and Laurie, for your warmth and hospitality, and for being there when needed...and yes, I am already looking forward to next summer! : )
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
Thank you for the taking the time to review, Roxie. Your continued patronage is greatly appreciated. See you next Summer! Thomas & Laurie, Hosts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect New Harbor Stay!

We absolutely loved our week at the Summer House! It is immaculate, spacious, beautifully decorated and perfectly appointed with everything you might need. The water views are beautiful and are accurately depicted in the listing photos. Having access to the bench and Adirondack chairs at the water’s edge was heavenly. There is so much to see in the area, but it is also very relaxing to be at the house and enjoy the views whether sitting inside, on the screened in porch or on the balcony. Thomas and Laurie are wonderful hosts and we enjoyed our conversations with them. We didn’t need to ask for anything since the house had everything we needed. They had so many thoughtful touches: different types of coffee makers, extra blankets, sightseeing tips, a collection of novels, apple tv which was great so we could rent a movie on a rainy day, an electronic lock (with access code we requested) so we didn’t have to deal with keys.. We would love to rent here again! (The only thing we wish we would have known before arrival is that the owners are in the process of building a new house across the street. During our week’s stay, workers were there almost every day - into the early evening. The new building does not impact the views as depicted, and we still had access to the bench & chairs at the waters edge. Again, we would definitely rent again-even with the construction taking place!)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stay

We enjoyed staying in Pemaquid. There are plenty of walks in the conservation areas and its a short hop into Damariscotta or Boothbay. Thomas and Laurie have a beautiful rental in a terrific location. the water is directly accross the road with a seating area for water watching. Their cottage was very clean and comfortable. We found everything we needed. The Kitchen was well equipped. This would be easy to stay in for an extended period of time. Thomas and Laurie were responsive to our requests and available during our stay. This is easily one of the nicest VRBO stays we have had.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best of Maine

We loved our stay here. It was an uncrowded and very scenic part of Maine. The house was clean and met the needs for the two of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage by the ocean.

Great spot across from the ocean. Thomas and Laurie were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

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