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Lovely Kings Cove Cottage near Sandy Beach

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Peaceful & Spectacular View from Beach Area
Secluded Sandy Tidal Beach just a few minutes walk away
Large Teak Table with Reclining Teak Chairs
Large Table and Deck leading to road to the Beach
Wrap around Screened in Porch with Rocking Chairs

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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South Bristol, ME
  • Place, La Verna Preserve
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Inside Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Kings Cove Cottage near Sandy Beach

This charming renovated cottage is in the Kings Cove area of South Bristol. Just a minute’s walk away is the secluded and shared sandy tidal beach perfect for looking for sea glass or launching your kayak/canoe for a day’s adventure. Enjoy the large open deck with propane grill or the table and chairs for dining out or enjoying the quiet outdoors. An outside hot/cold shower is available. When the festivities need to move indoors, head inside the screened-in porch and relax in the wicker furniture and rocking chairs. A working lobster coop is a few minutes away where you can purchase fresh lobsters and clams and have them steamed on site and enjoyed at the cottage. Our spacious living room has a wood fireplace, TV, VCR/DVD player and a queen pull-out sofa. You can easily fit 4 adults and 4 children. Electric heat for the occasional chilly night is available in all rooms. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave oven and washer/dry
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About the area

South Bristol

Located in South Bristol, this cottage is near the beach. Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boothbay Golf Course and Dolphin Mini Golf. Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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South Bristol, ME

What's nearby

  • Pemaquid Craft Co-op - 18 min drive - 18.3 km
  • La Verna Preserve - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site - 21 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve - 21 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 24 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Pinkham’s Gourmet Market - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪South Bristol Fisherman's Coop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carriage House Restaurant - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Footbridge Brewery - ‬45 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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Peaceful Maine Coast Cottage

A charming and comfortable cottage in a fabulous Maine Coastal location. The scenic cove was a peaceful surprise. We had a wonderful stay and plan to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger B.

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Loved our stay

We had such a great time. The cottage was super clean and had everything we needed. The summer temps were warm when we were there and were so grateful for all the fans and dehumidifier, making it very comfortable inside. Loved the outdoor dining as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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Peace and Quiet!

A great summer cottage surrounded by trees and a short walk to the cove beach area. It was very quiet and peaceful. The cottage had all the necessary "stuff" for a relaxing and self contained stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

martha A.

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Llove South Bristol

Love the feeling of the house reminiscent of the homes i knew when i lived there 30 yrs ago. The place was spotless, everything we needed at our fingertips.We were not able to use the “close by” beach.as there is a very rocky descent to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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Stay

We had a great time, my 26 year old son had the room with the 2 bunk beds, he did the best he could in a problematic situation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

4/10 Poor

Sandra D.

The house was very comfortable & clean.

The cottage was everything we could want. We were very disappointed in not being on the water and having no easy way to it. Access was through a woods alive with mosquitos and the feeling of being in someone else's yard. Most of our vacation was spent in the car looking for other things to do.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your comments. Unfortunately our cottage is not oceanfront or directly on the water and we make every effort to ensure our guests are aware of this. Whilst it is a minutes’ walk, we hope you were able to enjoy the quite tidal beach that we have and explored other parts of Maine.
Verified

8/10 Good

Marianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful, comfortable old cottage near cove

This is a classic old Maine cottage, with wonderful screen porches and comfortable, somewhat rustic living room and kitchen. Fully furnished with all conveniences. Comfortable double beds and bunk bed room ideal for kids. Lovely deck with old teak chairs and table for a classic picnic or lobster dinner on the deck. The nearby beach is sandy but entrance is rocky- fun for dogs and kids to climb around - private and quiet. The narrow hilly path to the beach at the end of the gravel road is not conducive to bringing your kayak down, as described, but it is a very short walk from the cottage and definitely worth a visit or a full day outing. Very friendly caretakers and owners! The cottage was damp from weeks of rain when we arrived - that was unavoidable - and in a few hours the caretaker arrived (super cheerfully!) with a new dehumidifier. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Quaint Maine cottage

Lovely old Maine cottage in a very quiet location perfect for a leisurely week away with our elderly dogs
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Wonderful

Sloop Nellie is the best of both worlds, the quiet beach just down the hill from the cottage and some of the best restaurants on the face of the earth a short drive away. Pemaquid Point is a lovely spot. Damarascotta a wonderful small town w/restaurants and shops. We love our yearly stays there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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Gorgeous getaway

This light, bright, and cheerful spot, with its flowers and woodsy setting just minutes from a small, shared beach was perfect for my family gatherings, which included ages 4 to 92 - and was especially handy as there was access via the garage with just a step up or two. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, communication was great, and I enjoyed walking down towards the beach with my little dog to see the sunrise in the morning. An exceptional property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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Truly beautiful spot!

What a delightful location, with the lovely little beach and beautiful river view just steps away. I really appreciated the upbeat, light décor and the layout that added a feeling of spaciousness and air. A wonderful stay (and I’ve stayed at dozens of spots in the area)!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

pamela o.

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Sloop Nellie Review

The cottage is exactly as advertised. The cove is a treasure. The only problem with our stay was the queen sized bed. The mattress was very uncomfortable. My husband and I woke up with back aches every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mac K.

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Sloop Nellie Cottage: A true gem!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sloop Nellie cottage. The cottage was decorated in shabby chic decor and was well stocked with most anything you would need for your stay! The front and side porches were comfy and relaxing, especially in the evenings when it cooled down. The deck and large table were perfect for cracking and eating lobsters and with the S Bristol Fisherman’s co op just minutes down the road, lobsters, clam chowder and oysters were readily available! The jewel on the crown though was the little crescent tidal beach at the end of the road! Beach combing, relaxing and swimming were all just “down the road!” Picturesque views and great beach finds made this a fabulous vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

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Sweet Maine Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the cottage. There were lots of comfortable spots from the living room, the dining room, the deck and the 2 screened in porches. We each had our own nook, the side porch with the cozy wicker furniture was a favorite. The gardens were beautiful and I particularly liked the flower boxes off the deck rail. We explored the area, hiking at Tracy's Shore, rented kayaks at Maine Kayak, checked out the full moon rising over the ocean at the cove beach and and shopped in Damariscotta. We ate lobster at South Bristol Fisherman's Coop, as well as Shaw's Wharf. The cottage was well- equipped and comfortable, in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki E.

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Cozy Home

We have stayed here several years in a row and enjoyed every minute. The house is cozy and well equipped with everything you would need. We look forward to coming back next year.!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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Sloop nellie

Wonderful old Maine cottage. Very comfortable and well equipped. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Love the nearby fishing village in all of its beauty. The town of Camden is about an hour and our favorite place. Be sure to eat at The Waterfront. Also a great lunch is at The Pub in Damarsscotta. There are some nice hikes nearby. Ask Linda where they are. Go to the seafood coop nearby for lobsters and other seafood. You’ll enjoy your stay in The Sloop Nellie.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki E.

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Cozy and peaceful

Cozy and peaceful place to stay. Very accommodating. Nice area of Maine with many places and things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Love, Love, Love

We have vacationed there every year, since 2007, except for 2020. We love everything about our stay there. We are on the beach and out to restaurants and running around the area, we feel at home. We love it there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

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What a wonderful week!

Our stay was magical! We enjoyed every minute. The cottage was well stocked with everything we needed. The short walk to the beach was the best though, we kayaked and swam throughout our stay. Heather was accommodating and super responsive. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl D.

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Relaxing family home

Our family had a nice vacation! This cute old summer house is well equipped and comfortable. We enjoyed the cove at the end of the road and relaxing on the deck. Pemiquid beach is a great spot… especially for the little one. We also explored a couple local hiking trails. A few helpful tips. 1. The house is not baby proof but we did fine with our nine month old grandson. He gets around a lot so just had to watch him closely. 2. We did not find lobster pots, nor do I think the small stove would have been able to accommodate them. Fortunately local lobster pounds will do the seaming for you. 3. The only negative part of our experience was the leaving. A 10am check out is not very practical with the amount of clean up expected. Even with beginning the night ahead, we were tight on time in the morning. To add to the stress of getting out, the cleaning lady showed up right away letting us know we were supposed to be out. My suggestion would be to extend check out or reduce check out responsibilities. It was a bummer to end our week that way.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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Sloop Nelly vacation

We had a very nice stay, any issues ( empty propane tank and a blown fuse) were taken care of the same day, this is a very very quiet area, private street and beach, we would definitely go here again as we enjoy the quiet, a great bonus is being able to bring your dog. Kitchen has anything you could need, lots of cleaners and bathroom well supplied also. Thank you Heather for this nice, cozy place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

france g.

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sloop nellie

always enjoyable. I've been staying in mid coast area for 25 yrs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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Great week in a comfy cottage in South Bristol, ME

We had a thoroughly relaxing week long stay at the Sloop Nellie Cottage. The cottage felt homey with all of the windows, the comfortable beds and couches, and the fully equipped kitchen. During our stay, we enjoyed grilling on the spacious deck, hanging out in the enclosed screened-in porches with a cool breeze, sitting at the dining room table with all of the windows, and taking a short walk to a truly beautiful view of the water. After spending some time driving around the area, we would highly recommend visiting and shopping at the following locations: Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (don't forget your picnic lunch! There are many picnic tables, perfect for a lunch outdoors at a gorgeous location!), Pemaquid Craft Co-Op, Granite Hall Store, and Walpole Barn. Also, we highly recommend eating at Shaw's Fish and Lobster Wharf Restaurant, Osier's Wharf, Round Pond Coffee and Abundant Bakery. Oh, and the fact that dogs were welcomed is a definite plus!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

audrey p.

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After Covid Togetherness!!!

We stayed here with 3 adult grandsons who we had not seen since pre-covid. It was the perfect place to do this. There were many wonderful places for the guys to walk, the kitchen was very well equipped for me to cook and .spoil. So many beautiful scenic intersting places nearby for us all to visit, inclulding wonderful Boothbay Harbor, and a nice table to gather for games. Internet was a necessity but the TV was never turned on!. Not to mention that the cottage is so cute and warm and welcoming. Can you tell it was a great week?
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

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Wonderful cottage - really enjoyed our stay - just disappointed fireplace was not in working order.

Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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