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Only 200 Yards from Water-Edges- Nestled between Cobscook & Passamaquoddy Bays
| Sleeps | 10 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Property type | farmhouse |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
A wonderful spot for your Family Getaway on the Bold Coast in Eastport ME
Rossport by the Sea is Magical by Nature. Rossport is 80+ private acres nestled on Cobscook & Passamaquoddy Bay, 1.5 Miles Ocean Frontage. Retreats and events for 300+ are available.
Just 200 yards from the shore, the Captain Lincoln 1790 Farm House at Rossport sleep 10 people, in 5 bedrooms.
4- bedrooms w/ queen
1- bedrooms with 2 twins.
2- bathroom. kitchen, living room,
dining room, front porch, back deck, attached barn
About Ross Furman
Ross lived in Eastport as a child and this is where he wanted to come back to own a piece of his childhood, he purchased the 1790 Jacob Lincoln Farm in 1987. Ross' passion for Rossport's natural beauty and the innate character and culture of the surrounding region.
Ross Furman purchased this farmhouse in 1987
Why Ross Furman chose Down East
There are eighty plus private acres with a mile and a half of ocean frontage that hug the shoreline and provide an intimate relation with wildlife and fauna that are our backdrop for daily living. Hens provide eggs, local fishermen provide lobster and seafood, and our own organic garden supplies herbs, flowers, and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. We have had many guests return, year after year, and always look forward to the next visit. We feel that Eastport and Way Downeast are a truly authentic Maine existence and love it so much that we wanted to introduce this region to others seeking a less hectic, more genuine experience, rich with history, culture, and character. It's home!
What makes this farmhouse unique
One of the benefits of vacationing with the actual home owner available is that they truly want your experience to be exceptional. You have privacy and room to roam, but if you need anything, we are nearby to accommodate.
Amenities
Eastport Farmhouse Accommodation and Amenities
- farmhouse
- Check-in: 2:00 PM / Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 10
- pets considered
- children welcome
- Beach View
- Beachfront
- Ocean View ...
- Oceanfront ...
- Rural
- Waterfront ...
- 2 Bathrooms
-
Farm House -
toilet
,
shower
Bathroom 2 2nd floor - toilet , shower
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
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Farm House - ground floor -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single
Bedroom 4 - 1 queen
- wheelchair inaccessible
- churches
- festivals
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- restaurants
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseshoes
- photography
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- pier fishing
- rock climbing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(6 traveler reviews)
Very nice place! We enjoyed every moment of our stay!
I you like history, this historic house is just right for you! We really enjoyed nature, all accommodations and of course people!
A beautiful and peaceful setting for your Eastport adventures.
Ross of Rossport by the Sea was an amazing host. We loved this property and would return again. So peaceful and quiet yet close to town. We ended up staying in the Tidewater cottage, because of a booking problem, but we won in the end. We were right on the water, enjoyed the Rossport coffee, and even saw his cows combing the beach! The staff was excellent. The shops in Eastport were lovely with many locally made goods. If you go to Lubec, we recommend Frank's restaurant, the best seafood chowder we have ever had. Ross even signed a Pirate Festival poster for our little boy, which features a painting of Ross the pirate!!
We'll be back!
I fully recommend Rossport Farms. It's absolutely beautiful. Kids can run and play around outside on the gorgeous grounds, pick a fresh egg from the henhouse for breakfast, explore the rocky shores, play hide and seek in the woods, or if it's cloudy, escape to the red barn to play pac-man and billiards. Eastport is small and only a few minutes away with a great lobster shack, nice restaurant, a grocery store, a library that serves espresso(!), a small food coop, and a candy shop, among other antique and nifty stores.
Canada is also right there, We drove over to visit FDR's retreat on Campobello Island. If you are a history buff this should not be missed.
The 1790 farmhouse that we rented was rustic but fine. I imagine the next time we go back we may try the cottages. The cabins seemed really cool, too.
Our host, Ross, was 110% great. He had firewood delivered even when he was not around so that we could have a fire for s'mores, gave us a great tour of the grounds, and even let my son stock a pond with turtles.
A hidden gem Downeast!
Our multi-family group was looking for a summer vacation spot that met a long list of needs. After much research, we chose Rossport Farms in Eastport, ME. I cannot overstate that Rossport By The Sea exceeded our expectations in every possible manner. From the charming 1790 Jacob Lincoln farmhouse, the Belted Galloways grazing in the field, deer sightings on walks at nightfall, to wandering the beautiful grounds and beachcombing the shore, and the ultimate host himself, Ross Furman, Rossport By The Sea is an absolute slice of heaven! As active vacationers, we had many things planned in the Eastport area, and came with the intention of using Rossport as merely a place to hang our hats at night, but as a pleasant surprise for us, Rossport By The Sea turned out to be the vacation itself!
End of Summer Stay
I would recommend this farm to anyone wanting to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of Northern Maine. The owners/hosts were beyond gracious with their attention to us and making our stay as pleasurable as possible. I hope to go back in future.
spectacular farmhouse getaway
Our stay at Rossport Farms was perfect! The host and hostess opened up their 18th century farmhouse to our family of six and we were awed by the eclectic, historic decor as well as by the fresh flowers in each room. The grounds were breathtaking and our kids didn't want to leave the property during our four day stay. (They loved feeding the alpacas and exploring the beach during the extreme high and low tides!) Their hospitality in sharing their unique retreat made us want to return. The nearby historic town of Eastport had a nice selection of restaurants and many interesting art galleries. We took the ferry over to Lubec, but in hindsight wished we had just stayed in downtown Eastport longer. The locals were extremely friendly and everyone seemed to know each other. We wish we could return for the Pirate Festival in September. (Check out the local Chamber of Commerce website for more info. about this family-fun annual event.) It is the ideal location for families, couples' getaways...anyone looking for a peaceful respite in an idyllic location.
Map
You’re welcome to come and spend a quiet week just relaxing, but if you want something interesting, stimulating or educational to do while you’re here, you can choose from among a variety of activities. Families with children of all ages can enjoy a whale-watching trip aboard the one of the two schooners based here (Eastport Windjammers, or can charter a smaller boat for a deep-water fishing trip within sight of land. Sights to see within Passamaquoddy and Cobscook Bays include the Old Sow whirlpool, half a dozen lighthouses, eagles, seals, porpoises and so much more. Back onshore, you can go to the Saturday Farmers’ Market (held indoors on rainy days) across from the Eastport Arts Center, for fresh local produce and to hear music performed by the Eastport Strings, our youth string orchestra. You can walk the rocky beaches looking for treasures like sea glass and shells. Raye’s Mustard offers tours of its 1903 mill that produces 19 varieties of gourmet mustard. Historic Eastport is on view at the Barracks Museum on Washington Street and at several other sites (Border Historical Society. If you enjoy hiking, there are several trails at Shackford Head State Park, all with beautiful ocean views.
A bit farther south, Cobscook Bay State Park offers hiking trails and campsites. Other attractions include St. Croix Island International Historic Site commemorating the arrival of the first French settlers in North America in 1604, the Devil’s Head Conservation Area in Calais with views over the St. Croix River to the New Brunswick shore, the Reversing Falls Park in Pembroke, Gleason Cove in Perry that offers a boat launch ramp and picnic tables, the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge whose two sections span more than 24,000 acres of trails and guided walks, and the West Quoddy Head State Park with hiking, beachcombing and picnicking and the iconic lighthouse. Just across Passamaquoddy Bay and accessible by car ferry and road is the Roosevelt Campobello International Park on Campobello Island, New Brunswick. The ferry will also take you to Deer Island, New Brunswick, a pleasant 15-minute ride with the chance to see the whirlpool, whales and other marine life. If you’re into geo-caching there are several sites in the area.
EVENTS:
• Downeast Birding Festival, last weekend of May
• Fourth of July and Old Home Week, July 1-5
• Indian Days Celebration, first weekend in August, Sipayik (Pleasant Point, Perry)
• Salmon Festival, Labor Day weekend 2013 Schedule
• Pirate Festival, weekend after Labor Day
• Eastport Homes Christmas Tour, early December
• International Sardine and Maple Leaf Drop, New Year’s Eve
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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