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Quintessential Maine Summer Cottage with Private Shore Path
Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Wonderland Trail Trailhead
- Place, Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
- Place, Wendell Gilley Museum
- Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Quintessential Maine Summer Cottage with Private Shore Path
Located in Southwest Harbor, with a private right of way to the shore, this well known summer home sits on 2 acres of lawns and meadows. A typical shingled summer Maine cottage built in 1930, this home was the inspiration for the children's book, Fudgemania written by Judy Blume, and you will recognize many features of the house in the book. Warm and inviting, with exposed pine beams, pine floors, and a massive stone fireplace, this home always creates wonderful summer memories for those who are lucky to be able to spend time in it. Whether it's croquet games on the lawn, swings on the bigwooden swing hung between two of the large oak trees which anchor the front yard, walks to the shore via a private short path, bar-b-cuing in the back yard, having a lobster bake at the water's edge, or biking and hiking on the many trails of Acadia, this warm and inviting home has long been the favorite of many summer guests.The layout of the house creates spacious comfort as well as privacy for its guests. Its five bedrooms and three bathrooms, two living rooms, intimate dining room, and picture perfect setting make it a very special spot to spend your Maine summer holiday.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Southwest Harbor
Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Seawall, a neighbourhood in Southwest Harbor. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and West Street Historic District are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Atlantic Brewing Company and Bubble Rock. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
Southwest Harbor, ME
What's nearby
- Wonderland Trail Trailhead - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
- Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
- Wendell Gilley Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
- Echo Lake Beach - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Beal's Lobster Pier - 6 min drive
- Archie’s Lobster - 6 min drive
- Nor’ Easter Pound & Market - 25 min drive
- Seafood Ketch - 7 min drive
- The Colonel's Restaurant - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer Richardson
I am originally from Maine, but spent a good part of my life in The West Indies, where my husband and I owned and operated a private island resort. Now, I have four shops in the neighboring town of Northeast Harbor during the summer. I split my year between Florida and Maine, but my favorite place on the entire planet is at the shore just down the dirt road and private path from my house. The view is amazing, and the sense of peace, calm, and beauty never fails to inspire me. My second favorite place in the world is on the swing in my front yard in Maine.
Why they chose this property
We weren't even looking for a house to buy, but when I saw this one, I was instantly captivated., and we bought the house within a week of having seen it for the first time. Ii welcomed me with its warmth and charm and made me feel comfortable and peaceful; that first impression has lasted with me since then, and it seems to have the same effects on all of my guests as well. There is something about a house that has created so many happy moments and memories for so many. People comment on it often and say you can almost "feel" it the minute you walk in for the first time. I must admit, partial as I am, I have to agree with them.
What makes this property unique
To be able to have breakfast at the water's edge, or to walk down and explore what the sea has brought in along the beach, is a wonderful plus to this property. The magnificence of the scenery takes your breath away.
Languages:
English, French
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