Unimaginable Beauty! Frank Benson’s 18 Acre Oceanfront Farmhouse Tennis Estate

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

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North Haven, ME

Sandy Beach76 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Children's Hallway Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Children's Room

1 Single Bed

Downstair's Bedroom with Antique Swedish Stove and original wallpaper

1 Single Bed

Downstair's Master Bedroom (King and ADA)

1 King Bed

Frank Benson Master Bedroom (Queen)

1 Queen Bed

Long Room

4 Single Beds

Wooster Cove Upstairs Bedroom

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Upstair's Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This beautiful and enchanting historic center-chimney white clapboard farmhouse was owned by a famous American painter, Frank W. Benson. The main house sleeps 13.
The "Honeymoon Cottage", a guest cottage for four people, is available for rent separately for $3500 a week.
Wooster Farm has been updated for ADA individuals with a separate downstairs large master bedroom accessible by a wheelchair ramp with a King bed and an ADA-qualified large new bathroom.
There is an incredibly well-constructed and enormous post & beam barn above the tennis court which Frank Benson used as his art studio; there he painted his iconic oils of his family. His paint is still on the walls where he cleaned his brushes.
There is a long pier and float for boating and swimming and there are two expansive and private beaches on which one can picnic, hunt for sea glass, and enjoy sunsets. Finally, there is my favorite clay tennis court in the world, with views of the ocean and cool breezes.
This secluded, charming waterfront property simply takes your breath away. You will want to come back every year, as all of our renters do. From your rooms, watch sailboats and lobster boats cross Penobscot Bay. The 5-BR farmhouse sleeps 13 and the separately rented 2-BR Honeymoon Cottage sleeps 4.
Enjoy beautiful sunsets, a deep water granite pier/ramp & float system with 530' waterfront and a boathouse on the thoroughfare, play on a gorgeous clay tennis court with views of the water on both sides, ride bicycles, collect mussels, crabs, wildflowers or wild raspberries, stroll or walk in peaceful serenity with nature, paint, draw or take photos. Or read a book, get away from the world, and remember what you used to do as a child. Children absolutely love this place and feel it is their summer dream home.

Please read this cover article on the home from Maine Home & Design April 2013.

https://mainehomedesign.com/features/2072-dreamy-days-at-wooster-farm/

Keywords: 1795 farmhouse with guest cottage, ocean pier/ramp & float system, boathouse, beautiful clay tennis court with water views on both sides, post & beam barn used by Frank Benson, famous American painter.

Property manager

Peter Allen

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Fall is starting to arrive on the island.

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 40

Check out before 8:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

We can discuss

Pets

Pets allowed

If well behaved; must sign pet addendum

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not allowed on premises

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Cashless transactions are available

Parties and events are allowed on site

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North Haven

Located in North Haven, this farm stay is in the city center and on the beach. Strand Theater and Farnsworth Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sail Power and Steam Museum and Coastal Children's Museum. Oakland Park Bowling Lanes and Golfer's Crossing Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

North Haven, ME

What's nearby

Sandy Beach - 76 min drive

Getting around

Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

Sand Bar - 233 min drive
Nebo Lodge - 1 min walk
Calderwood Hall - 3 min walk
Cooper's Landing - 2 min walk
Surfside - 231 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unimaginable Beauty! Frank Benson’s 18 Acre Oceanfront Farmhouse Tennis Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

19 August 2019

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

Blissful natural beauty in North Haven Maine

Staying at Wooster Farm is a dream. Our family all got together to enjoy this scenic large private property on North Haven Island. We ate lobsters, played on the front lawn, boated and relaxed. Absolutely loved it.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chantal K.

20 September 2016

Fell in love with Benson Farm six years ago and keep going back!

We’ve been going to the Benson Farm for the month of August for the past six years – we went on a whim the first year, fell in love with the place and keep going back. Actually, not only did we fall in love but so has our extended family (grandparents, aunts/uncles and cousins) who never miss a chance to come visit us while we are there! You could not ask for a more idyllic corner of the world to relax and enjoy your summer days. The house sits on an expansive property on a small peninsula so you enjoy views of the water from both the East and the West. You wake up in the upstairs bedrooms to the sun rising over the water and you watch the sun set over the Camden Hills on the other side in the evening. We spend most of our time outside – whether playing on the tennis court, jumping into the water off the dock, walking on the beach, biking around the island, playing ping pong or board games in the barn, playing all sorts of sports on the front lawn, or just sitting in the grass or on the porch and enjoying the sun and the beautiful views. Our three children (who are now 13, 11 and 8) love the freedom of being able to bike the three miles to the grocery store and playground/basketball court or the six miles to town to get ice cream or look around the gift shop – it’s a very kid-friendly place. The house is large and there is room for a number of people to stay so it’s a great place for families to get together. We eat, talk, laugh and relax. In fact, from the moment the ferry leaves Rockland to cross over Penobscot Bay to North Haven, you feel the stress melting away. I actually took pictures of various views from the house and put them in my office to try to maintain my North Haven summer zen throughout the year! It’s really a gorgeous spot!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

7 June 2016

You can't beat Wooster Farm

In late June, my three generation family of 15 will return to Wooster Farm for a week for the fifth time. The place is idyllic. Views to the west of the Camden Hills and to the east of the Fox Island Thorofare are picturesque. North Haven is a terrific place to get away from it all and live simply surrounded by natural beauty. Days are spent jogging, riding bikes, playing tennis, exploring beaches, and just plain relaxing. Our grandchildren spend many happy hours playing under or in the old apple tree. Evenings we play cards and board games. Our favorite activity is exploring the waters and islands around North Haven. We favor Brimstone Island located about five miles south of Vinal Haven. It's uninhabited and has an amazing shingle beach and a hill with great views of Penobscot Bay. In short, Wooster Farm is a true piece of paradise.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

12 February 2016

A GREAT PLACE FOR THE FAMILY

WOW..... I don't have enough words to describe how beautiful this house is. The property is spectacular the views of the water sensational. It is a piece of paradise. Not to meniton the history and that beautiful barn........My family have many many memories.

About the host

Hosted by Peter Allen

My family has summered on North Haven since 1914. My grandfather was a sculpter and knew Frank Benson, the owner of Wooster Farm from 1905 to 1951. I grew up playing tennis on the clay court.

Why they chose this property

As a tribute to Frank Benson and to my father and grandfather, I bought Wooster Farm in 2011 and have renovated it and preserved it in its original condition and have opened it up to thousands of art lovers who have enjoyed seeing where Mr. Benson painted and etched.

What makes this property unique

Wooster Farm is an enchanted place where people make happy memories; there have been a lot of dances in the Barn and families have had fun playing on the tennis court and baseball in the front lawn and walking the pristine beaches nearby.