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Enjoy a Stay On The Sheepscot River
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 900 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 15 nights |
Overview
Situated on many acres, the Cottage has 2 bedrooms/2 baths with lovely views.
Enjoy this beautiful custom newly-built 4-season cottage style home located on the Sheepscot River. A gently sloping lawn faces the River, the dock, and Long Pond Lake, two of Maine's beautiful and interesting bodies of water. Centrally located in Midcoast Maine to the cities/towns of Augusta, Belfast, Rockland, Camden, Lincolnville, Boothbay, and Damariscotta. Check out many of the local places of interest and food listed on this site. The surroundings are privately located on multiple acres. Unlimited Internet. Hussey's store is minutes away. Hosting year-round!
About Marianne Buehler
I have lived most of my life near or on the water in Maine. There are many special places to visit and spend time, such as on the Sheepscot River where there is rejuvenating quietude and opportunities to be on the water.
Marianne Buehler purchased this house in 2014
Why Marianne Buehler chose Mount Desert Island
My sons completed building the River Cottage in 2014 as a legacy home for us and travelers to enjoy a special environment surrounded by engaging nature and quietude. The property is central to the areas of Augusta, Rockland, Belfast, Dameriscotta, and Camden.
What makes this house unique
We are in love with our home because it is immersed in nature with unique vegetation, a natural setting, and opportunities to spend time in and on the water. Wildlife such as deer, beavers, birds, moose, and other critters may be seen in the neighborhood. Relax on the chairs, porch, lawn, picnic table or cook on the River.
Amenities
Somerville House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 900 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 4
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- Events Allowed
- children welcome ...
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only ...
- Beachfront ...
- Lake View ...
- Mountain View ...
- Near The Ocean ...
- Rural ...
- Water View ...
- Waterfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher ...
- Kitchen ...
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster ...
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom,
- 1 Half Bath
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Bathroom 2 -
toilet
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bathroom has a sink
Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , Downstairs full-bath with large shower, toilet, and heater.
- The upstairs half-bath (toilet + sink) has a lovely view of the river and rising moon.
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
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A half bath is located between the two bedrooms.
Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single , A half bath is located between the two bedrooms.
- The master bedroom windows look towards Long Pond Lake and overlooks the river. The bed has a brand new mattress.
- Books ...
- Game Room ...
- Games ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- churches
- festivals
- library
- museums
- restaurants
- winery tours
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- kayaking
- pier fishing
- sailing
- skiing
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- water skiing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(17 traveler reviews)
Lovely cottage
We enjoyed our week at River Cottage. The house is very cozy and comfortable, we heard loons each evening and saw beaver swim by in the river. There are no houses nearby so it is very private, and because of the beaver dam downstream there's no traffic on the river. There is a public boat launch nearby so you can enjoy the river and Long Pond. It's under an hours drive to the Camden Rockland area, so very easy to go for a lobster dinner and a day at the beach.
The only thing needed is a grill for outdoor cooking.
Immaculate and well furnished
This cottage was pristine, and included everything you need for a comfortable and happy vacation. Private with lovely views of the river and lake in the distance, all you need are your clothes and favorite food.
This was the perfect family get away!
The pictures absolutely do this place justice! It was exactly as described, quiet and serene, with enough amenities to keep us entertained but still feel like we are away from it all. The little river was perfect for us, we could swim out to the creek or over to a small waterfall created by a natural beaver damn. There were canoes and kayaks but between the shallow creek and the beaver damn we couldn't get all the way out to the large pond. Given that we have a 5 year old, this was still plenty of kayaking for her.
There is a general store nearby that LITERALLY. Has everything you could ever need and several scenic towns such as Belfast, Wisscasset, and Camden are worth a day trip. Being bug spray or citronella, naturally it's the woods and we're expecting bugs, but there was a lot of mosquitos. The fire pit made for a great end to our quiet nature filled evenings.
Beautiful getaway!
State of the art appliances. Clean quiet and sooo special!
Quiet Winter Retreat
Set in a beautiful location, off the beaten track and yet with all the mod-cons, this cottage wowed us as we opened the door and stepped into the warmth from the cold.
The views from every window were perfect, we watched squirrels climb the leaf-less trees, chunks of ice flow down the river, the sunset over the lake, and sunrise over the woods, and of course, a full moon shining in every window. It was all very breathtaking!
The cottage is ideally located to visit the bigger towns along the coast if one wishes, but offers enough solitude for those, like us, looking to get away from the hubbub.
The owner was extremely friendly and accommodating and we felt right at home.
We hope to have the chance to visit again in the future.
Delightful Cottage In The Woods
My family and I have stayed several times in this delightful cottage in the woods. It's is clean, well stocked, nicely designed and a wonderful place to get away. However, if you want to not stay too far away from sights, you are close to Augusta or the coast. Marianne (the owner) is close by if needed, and attentive to a renters comfort or needs. Highly recommended as a spot to rest, read, explore, create art and slow down from a hectic pace. The porch is THE best spot! Was not interested nor needed internet. Was happy to leave that daily contact behind and get back to nature. The location is gorgeous!
Map
Nestled on the banks of the Sheepscot River in Somerville, Maine, the River Cottage overlooks the river with distant views to Long Pond Lake. Canoes and kayaks take the paddler downstream into the 2.5-mile lake; a dock is conveniently located in the river for easy water access. Eagles and Great Blue Herons nest along the river and wildflowers cover the embankments. The surroundings are privately located on multiple acres. The cottage was recently built and ready to be enjoyed. No neighbors can be seen or heard from the cottage, very private.
Centrally located in Midcoast Maine to the cities/towns of Augusta, Belfast, Rockland, Camden, Lincolnville, Boothbay, Damariscotta, and Portland (~1 hour drive), there is shopping, oceanfront activities, restaurants, local art shows, concerts, museums, parks, and hiking within a 20-40 minute drive. Hussey's General Store (groceries+) is 10 minutes from the cottage--a local icon.
Photos
Rates & Availability
Somerville House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Manager accepts payment in:
- USD
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special pricing
Aug 22 2017 -
Nov 30 2017
15 night minimum stay
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$200
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Fall
Dec 1 2017 -
Dec 31 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$139
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My Standard Rate
4 night minimum stay
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$155
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $80 |
| Damage Deposit | $250 |
Rental Rates listed above. Additional fees include 8% of the rental fee.
The number of people over 4 pay $10 each per night.
*If for some reason a renter cancellation is necessary, you can book another time at the River Cottage using the prepayment funds.
Manager's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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