Gorgeous Harbor Views On The Wharf! - The Boathouse At Corea Harbor! - Corea

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View of Corea Harbor from the side of the Boathouse.

Kitchen views from second floor are spectacular!

Views of the harbor to the right will make for memorable mealtimes.

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 579 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Corea, ME

Schoodic Peninsula14 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)46 min drive
Village Green70 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching70 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous Harbor Views On The Wharf! - The Boathouse At Corea Harbor!

This is a wonderfully unique property in the ultra quaint fishing village of Corea, Maine.

The Boathouse is a weather-grey shingled, rustic two-story structure that sits squarely on a fishing wharf in the heart of the village of Corea. Our family purchased the Boathouse in 1970 and it was renovated in 1977 my late dad, Victor Christ-Janer who was an internationally recognized architect with a love for the simple life.

The Boathouse has 180 degree views of the harbor from the sun drenched upstairs kitchen and dining area. Read a book or watch the boats come and go from the harbor on the gated outdoor wharf deck and listen to the tide come in underneath your feet!

You can easily walk, jog or bike your way around the harbor. Bring a camera or a sketchbook - there is a photo-op every ten steps! Explore off the beaten path side roads, rock walking, discover the sunny beach which gives way to the sandbar that will take you to an island exploration at low tide, pick wild blueberries or buy a bucket of lobster at boat-side prices from the Corea Co-op.

People come to Corea (once called Indian Harbor) for the slow pace yet discover that restaurants, snack bars, grocery shopping, 5 & 10 are all a scenic 10-minute drive away. Nearby Winter Harbor is home to the Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park. Drive or bike the 8-mile loop road. Hike one of several trails to the top of Schoodic Point.

Feed the gulls and watch the waves crash on the rocky coast with Mt. Desert Island in the background.

For a longer excursion, you are 30 minutes from Ellsworth for large shopping centers, big box stores, pharmacies, more great food. Corea is about 50-60 minute ride over to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. If the little ones need distraction, the road from Ellsworth towards Bar Harbor is your answer. Mini-golf, scenic airplane rides, a small animal preserve to name a few will fit the bill. Shop, eat, whale watch, hike, climb, swim. It’s all there on at Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island.

The Boathouse offers the vacationer casual, well appointed lodging at budget prices, with easy access to a whole lot of relaxation!

Property manager

Katherine Christ-Janer

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets considered with pet deposit.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

PLEASE READ OUR CUSTOM CANCELLATION POLICIES HERE. AND SEE RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR FULL DETAILS!

Full refunds will be given with 30+ days notice regardless of whether you've paid in full or only have paid your initial deposit.

Full refunds are given for cancellations within 30 days of arrival as long as we can re-rent. If we can not we will refund 50% of the full rent.

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Corea

Located in Corea, this cottage is on the waterfront. Grindstone Neck Golf Course and Bartlett Maine Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bar Harbor Whale Watching and Wild Gardens of Acadia. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Corea, ME

What's nearby

Chapter Two Art Gallery - 3 min drive
Schoodic Peninsula - 14 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 67 min drive
Village Green - 70 min drive
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 70 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

The Pickled Wrinkle - 9 min drive
Chase's Restaurant - 12 min drive
The Bakery - 12 min drive
Me & Ben's Dairy Creme - 9 min drive
J.M. Gerrish Restaurant - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Harbor Views On The Wharf! - The Boathouse At Corea Harbor! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

14 October 2021

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

Unique in every way

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Boathouse. It was equipped with everything we needed and offered magnificent views of the harbor. Our daughter and her family visited overnight from Wells, and the waterfront deck was a perfect play area for our young grandson. All of us took the Winter Harbor ferry to Bar Harbor, spotting an eagle, seals and lighthouses. The captain even let our 2 yr. old grandson skipper the boat! Made his day! Schoodic Point and the park were incredibly beautiful and, unlike Mt. Desert Island, there were no crowds or parking problems. Lobster from the co-op and lunch at the Pickled Wrinkle were exceptional. We would love to return next fall.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette D.

26 September 2021

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

Lobster boats in Bay

It was very comfortable with plenty of room. . .lots of space for board games, puzzles, etc. loved the lobster boats view out the bayside windows. We grilled chicken one night on the deck and enjoyed the ambiance! Thank you for such a lovely, restful, Maine visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

5 September 2021

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

Location X 3

If you enjoy simple living, you have just found a little corner of paradise in Northern New England/Down East Maine. This is a spot where beauty abounds: a converted boathouse on a picturesque working fishing harbor with barrier islands beyond...The opportunities to enjoy nature in this area are boundless, so you will be busy, as we were taking advantage of all that was available. Now, if you are someone who needs all the amenities of modern living (cable TV, high-speed internet...it's there, just spotty, lots of gadgets and appliances) this place is not for you, pay more for someplace much less idyllic. Two tips for the wise:bring ear plugs - the harbor gets active at 3 am some mornings and it's noisy. Second, buy lobster at the co-op, and get the shedders. You will be happy, like us!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

12 June 2021

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

Great place especially if spending days hiking

It was a good place for us since we were spending our days out in nature. Though it was an hour drive to acadia National park we could easily do it. No frills but we wanted to on the water, that was why we wanted it. The property manager was very nice and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

11 October 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Corea Boathouse

Lovely village, great walks. Rental a bit rustic but charming. Great views. There should be a welcoming packet with directions for trash removal, where to leave thermostat settings and who to contact if you get accidentally locked out.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Katherine Christ-Janer

My name is Katherine Christ-Janer. I am the owner and manager of The Boathouse at Corea Harbor. Our family has owned The Boathouse and also the house across the street since the early 1970’s. My sister presently owns the house across the street as now both our parents have passed, so it is now our privilege to continue on.

Our family lived in New Canaan, Connecticut where my father Victor had a successful architectural firm during the hay-day of the mid-century modernist movement. My mother Beth was a homemaker and together they raised us kids. We were so fortunate to have many, many sweet summers in Corea.

Why they chose this property

In 1970, my father was touring with the Danforth Foundation, giving a series of lectures on architecture in colleges and universities all around the United States. Were it not for a lecture at Colby College in Waterville, Maine in the deep freeze of winter we might not have found Corea. My parents had been considering a summer home for a little while and despite the bitter cold temperatures in the area, my father set out on a mission. He decided to travel the coastline above Bar Harbor to the north. His first stop was the the Schoodic Peninsula. He arrived into Corea met a couple of artist painting from the back of their van. As my father explained what he was doing, the artists told my father that they had just made the drive from the north heading south, painting as they went and that he needn't bother going any further - that there was nothing more beautiful than Corea. This is how we ended up in Corea!

What makes this property unique

The most unique aspect of the Boathouse is the fact that the house sits directly on a working wharf dead center in the middle of town. Being in the Boathouse feels a bit like being in a boat. You can actually hear the water lapping the rocky shore and underpinnings of the wharf from inside the house. There are lobster traps on the wharf, as our friend Randy fishes from this wharf. You will see him and his boat come and go. The house isn't 'fussy' it is rustic and casual and has some interesting touches. For instance, when finishing the bathroom downstairs, my father retained an interior weathered shingled wall on which fisherman had carved their initials over the years. The enclosed wharf deck allows guest to sit as close to the water as the boats and gives one of the most coveted views of the harbor on the shore.

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