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Historic "Wilbur Morse" Friendship Maine Ocean Home
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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m
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Friendship, ME
- Place, St. George River23 min drive
- Place, Rockland Harbor Park32 min drive
- Place, Samoset Resort Golf Course36 min drive
- Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Futon and 2 Queen Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
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Historic "Wilbur Morse" Friendship Maine Ocean Home
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Friendship
Located in Friendship, this holiday home is on the waterfront. General Henry Knox Museum and Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Marshall Point Lighthouse and Frances Perkins Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Maine State Prison Store and Penobscot Marine Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

Friendship, ME
What's nearby
- St. George River - 23 min drive - 20.5 km
- Maine State Prison Store - 25 min drive - 23.4 km
- Damariscotta Lake - 29 min drive - 28.9 km
- Rockland Harbor Park - 32 min drive - 32.4 km
- Samoset Resort Golf Course - 36 min drive - 36.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wallaces Market - 16 min walk
- squid ink coffee - 44 min drive
- Jameson Point Lobster Company - 8 min walk
- Port Clyde General Store - 44 min drive
- The Black Harpoon - 48 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Verified
21 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dave F.
30 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dave F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda H.
27 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Amanda H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer E.
30 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place!
Jennifer E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cara K.
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Cara K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
5 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Michelle B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Margaret S.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Margaret S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pam R.
7 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Girlfriend Getaway
Pam R.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carrie M.
14 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Historic Home
Carrie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jon B.
30 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Jon B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrea V.
28 August 2018
Lovely historic home!
Andrea V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Viginesh S.
3 June 2017
Beautiful house on the edge of the ocean
Viginesh S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen T.
31 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time at the harbor house
Karen T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Todd M.
18 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent House
Todd M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Elizabeth G.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Elizabeth G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela G.
12 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Angela G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
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23 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun times!
PAMHARTTER@hotmail.COM
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey H.
28 December 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy getaway
Jeffrey H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karl R.
25 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place... plenty of room
Karl R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly O.
24 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous historical home
Kelly O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
vickie h.
9 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time to relax
vickie h.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karl R.
13 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect as usual
Karl R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marion and Roger L.
7 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week on the water
Marion and Roger L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jill T.
18 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing in Friendship
Jill T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth M.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Bday Trip
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Gil & Sharon Simmons
The owners grew up in the area and live 5 minutes away. Gil, is a local fisherman and skilled boat builder, having launched many of the boats you'll view in the harbor. And Gil's dad is the oldest fisherman and citizen in the town of Friendship at the age of 98.
Why they chose this property
The owner purchased the harbor house in April 2015 with the intention to restore the home and bring life back into this beautiful property that belonged to Wilbur Morse, inventor of the Friendship Sloops, and by coincidence, the current owner is also a well known boat builder. The first year the owner spent stabilizing the Victorian's foundation, and then he began restoring the life to the home's inside, while keeping the same original footprint and character. Come see the re-do and enjoy the best harbor life found in Maine!
What makes this property unique
The harbor house provides awesome ocean views from multiple rooms, along with the newly refurbished front porch. A perfect place to rock a way, while watching the boats sail by. The house has much to explore from another time long ago, when Friendship sloops launched from this very spot monthly. Not to mention this location is the original home of the Friendship Sloop Races.
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