10/10 Excellent
Karen H., Long Island, NY
12 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Maine home
Karen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Entire home
Like New Cottage / Spectacular Panoramic Ocean/Island Views / Sleeps Eight
Holiday home in South Bristol with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9371.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Boothbay Harbor Marina
- Place, Cabbage Island
- Place, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
- Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
First Floor Half
Toilet
First Floor Main
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Second Floor Master 1
Toilet · Shower only
Second Floor Master 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Third Floor
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Like New Cottage / Spectacular Panoramic Ocean/Island Views / Sleeps Eight
Welcome to "Tip Top"! You'll love this like new, spacious cottage in picturesque South Bristol / Christmas Cove. Enjoy the expansive top floor living area and deck offering spectacular ocean views. Modern up to date kitchen with dining area for 12, spacious living area with gas fireplace. Second floor: 2 master BR w/ private baths. First floor: 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA, laundry, office and entry hall .
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
South Bristol
Christmas Cove, a neighbourhood in South Bristol, is home to this holiday home. Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at La Verna Preserve and Fort Point. Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
South Bristol, ME
What's nearby
- Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 32 min drive - 25.7 km
- Boothbay Railway Village - 55 min drive - 53.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Carriage House Food and Beverage Store - 52 min drive
- Boothbay Lobster Wharf - 52 min drive
- Harborside 1901 Bar & Grill - 51 min drive
- McSeagull’s Restaurant - 51 min drive
- The Thistle Inn - 48 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Donna F.
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Donna F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
11 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful getaway
Karen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donna F.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Donna F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house!
Karen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna F.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cove Experience
Donna F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen H., Long Island, NY
25 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect getaway home
Karen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
mark m.
15 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a beautiful location
mark m.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
mark m.
10 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tip Top is truly tip top!
mark m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kate Z.
23 July 2017
The property was absolutely beautiful, very spacious, comfortable and beautifully decorated.
Kate Z.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rene E.
12 August 2016
Wonderful home with private yard and spectacular view!
Rene E.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2016
About the host
Hosted by Lou Johnson
We built the house in 2007 and love it there. We have always lived in Virginia an vacationed in Maine at Christmas Cove every summer with our family and friends for about 45 years.
Languages:
English
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