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' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove

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A room with a balcony featuring two wooden chairs and a view of the ocean and greenery.
A cozy kitchen with a kettle, a table, and a blue sofa by the window.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with bar stools, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a chimney.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, and a chandelier. There are three large arched windows with a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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South Bristol, ME
  • Place, La Verna Preserve
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

South Bristol

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Christmas Cove, a neighbourhood in South Bristol. Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and Maine State Aquarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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South Bristol, ME

What's nearby

  • La Verna Preserve - 27 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve - 28 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 31 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Damariscotta Lake - 37 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 55 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Bristol Fisherman's Coop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Tugboat Inn - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Red Cup Coffeehouse - ‬53 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove located?

Located in Christmas Cove, this cottage is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Fort Point and within 12 miles (20 km) of Wawenock Golf Club and La Verna Preserve. Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Biscay Pond are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Castle was amazing!! We spent a week there for our family vacation and Jill is not only lovely and kind but very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great funky house! Hosts were great. Highly recommend. Note there are stairs between the floors, but not a problem for us. We had a fabulous time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Great location and amenities available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this super unique home! Rutherfords Island is so lovely and Jill was the perfect host. We had everything we needed for our summer vacation. It was quiet and there are gorgeous walks in every direction. We had an amazing stay and will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thank you Jill!

We enjoyed the house and the quaint town of South Bristol.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute!!

House was well appointed and owner was very responsive and helpful. The location was great for our family as we were visiting with others in Christmas Cove. Love the three levels of living space. Lots of stairs, but that did not bother us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet escape in Bristol Maine

Jill is great with communication. The place is perfect partially obstructed water view but great from the top loft. Quiet area away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to get to Boothbay and Pemaquid. Damariscotta is 15 minutes away. We would certainly recommend and return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Jill's place

Very unique property. All our group loved Jill's place. A little confusing as where to park and dispose of trash. Perhaps a visiting midwesterner is a dumb dumb to coastal Maine instructions. We all would stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Long Weekend Get Away

A group of dear friends and I had an amazing weekend in Christmas Cove thanks to Jill and her rental house. The house was perfect for all of us and located in quaint and lovely part of Maine. The house is better in person, with great lighting, hardwood floors, and a large kitchen and living room. Jill, was a great host and gave us plenty of local insights. She was very responsive to our questions. Thanks so much for providing a wonderful weekend getaway for my friends and me!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and area

The house felt extremely comfortable and charming. Great mattresses and the house is solidly built - not creaky for an older home and sound doesn’t travel from upstairs / next door. The only downside is the tricky stairs with a young child or elderly person to get to the third floor living room / kitchen. It’s a very special neighborhood - two minute drive to a charming beach cove and two minute drive to a great waterside restaurant, Coveside. The host was extremely thoughtful and communicative. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful spot! Jill was extremely accommodating and thoughtful for our family of six. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A charming vacation on a charming island

We stayed at ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove, for a short break. The property is very nice and well equipped. Jill (our host) is very accommodating and helpful. Her recommendations (for restaurants, activities, and places to see) were spot on. She also took us out on a pleasant and relaxing sale, around the cove. We recommend this property, and host, wholeheartedy!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great short stay

Home was as advertised and perfect for our group. Host was accommodating and responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Maine Experience

This is a lovely, comfortable house situated in the Christmas Cove community. Jill couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. She gave my grandson a large stuffed bee which he slept with the whole time we were there. You can walk to Osiers for food and lobsters and down to the beach. The views are lovely. It was a great experience and we will certainly go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property in Christmas Cove

My husband and I had a great time in this unique property. Well appointed kitchen and lovely living space. Would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT

The house was perfect, the location was perfect, and Jill and Bill were perfectly easy to deal with. I cannot recommend this more highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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