Our family was pleasantly surprised by the Cottage on the Cove. The photos do not do justice to this adorable gem in the woods.
We enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck that provided a lovely view of the Sasanoa River and Robinhood Cove. The kayaks gave us and our pup many enjoyable hours paddling around the Cove. Just mind the tides. The float is completely in the mud at extreme low tide.
The cottage is well stocked with linens, towels, kitchen items and paper products. No need to bring anything!
Be sure to stop in the Georgetown Country store for fantastic lobster rolls and haddock sandwiches. The locals eat there so you know it’s good! The sweet little Five Islands Market has a good craft beer selection, local produce and blueberry pie! Both are only a few miles from the cottage.
Be sure to use the park pass provided to visit Reid State Park. It is stunning! But, bring bug spray! You can also use the pass for Popham Beach, but beware it is very popular so go before 10 am. They close the park when at capacity! We were so disappointed to be turned away after a 35 minute drive. But lunch at the hidden North Island Market cheered us up considerably. The produce stand and beach stand on the way to Popham Beach sells Trish’s blueberry pies. Get one!
The town of Bath is adorable. Be sure to check out Reny’s store. Teen daughter loved it! Bath Brewing Co. is a great stop for a pint and appetizers. There is an IGA market for groceries.
We visited Freeport, the home of LL Bean and many other cute stores for a day of shopping. Check out Derosiers pizza for the best (and least expensive) lobster roll in town. We also visited Portland for a day of brewery hopping and lunch. We highly recommend the Portland Pottery Cafe. The lobster and corn chowder and the huge baked goods got two thumbs up!
Be sure to ask the cottage owner Harold, he lives next door, for lobsters. He is a lobsterman-they don’t come any fresher!
All and all a wonderful vacation and we hope to return next summer!
