Oceanfront House with Sweeping Views of the Islands in Friendship

The Friendship/Waldoboro peninsula is situated in mid-coast Maine, 15 miles south of Rockland, and 66 miles northeast of Portland.  You have found it all: A restful vacation home on the coast of Maine with a touch of luxury. This expansive (4500 square foot) year-round oceanfront guest house has sweeping views of Muscongus Bay and the islands, a private pier, and large decks. Excellent kayaking!! There is a deep-water mooring in front, just off the pier, for your sailboat.

Long a way of life in the region, fishing remains an important part of recreation in the area.  Anglers seek striped bass along eelgrass-covered, shallow coves and in estuarine rivers.  Bluefish are targeted around the islands and shoals, while Atlantic Mackerel are sought in harbored areas and open water.  Past guests have caught Mackerel, Pollock and Striped Bass  from the pier.

The house boasts six spacious bedrooms and 4 baths, so there is plenty of privacy.  The first floor master bedroom has panoramic views of the sea, queen size bed, large closets, and a sitting area. A Second bedroom has a double bed and windows overlooking the pine forests. There is a full bath, fully equipped kitchen, large glass- fronted living room with wood burning stove, a separate study and another half-bath off the kitchen. 

On the lower level, French doors lead out to the lawn and pier. There  are two bedrooms with views of the sea (1 full-sized bed,  1 queen). A  third bedroom with two twin-sized beds has views of the forest. There is a full bath, a large den with couches and wing back chairs for watching TV or movies from our library, reading,and playing board games.  

In addition to the main house, a private luxury master suite consisting of a second master bedroom, cozy living area with a stone fireplace is upstairs over the garage. The living area opens onto a private balcony facing the ocean. It has a queen size bed, full bath with steam shower and restful Jacuzzi tub. Enjoy a cocktail from the wet bar, and converse in cozy couches and down chairs in front of the stone fireplace with a blazing fire.

Kayak out to the islands, collect mussels and periwinkles from the beach, Dig for clams at low tide, or read a novel (or write one) on the spacious deck.  You'll wake to the sound of the local lobster men who dot the harbour every morning. Row out to buy lobster fresh from the local lobster men and women. There is a deep lobster pot in the cupboard for you to steam them up in. At sunset, enjoy cocktails on the pier while you watch the sailboats head for their moorings.

Please note, this is a no smoking, 7 person maximum house. Small pet, please inquire. Separate non-refundable pet deposit will apply.

Sweeping views of the Ocean

Washer/Dryer

Linens provided

Off street parking and  garage

Stone fireplace,Woodburning stove

3 queen beds, 1 double bed ,2 twin beds

Cable TV, DVD player and small library of movies

Highspeed Internet Access, Radio and CD player

Well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, full complement of dishware, utensils and small appliances and of course, a lobster pot

Large refrigerator with ice maker

Spacious deck with outdoor gas grill, and comfortable patio furniture

*Telephone

New (built in summer 2009) Private pier

Kayaks and rowboat available (at your own risk).  Life vests in garage fit most.

Deep-water mooring for sailors right in front of the house

* Free long distance calls within continental USA.  Please bring your calling card for overseas calls. (Cell phone coverage is not reliable at the house.  You'll have to go into town to get coverage.)

Relax on the deck with a good book, drink in the sights and sounds of the salt-scented Maine coast, row out to the islands to explore the rocky coves and tidal pools of Muscongus Bay, brimming with marine life. Enjoy fresh lobster dinners, sail on the local sloops for hire, go whale watching, deep sea fishing, kayak past the Flying Passage and along the Hockamock channel, fish from the pier, or take a brisk dip in the sea. Nearby art galleries, antique shops, excellent restaurants, and gift stores. Visit the quaint towns of Wiscasset, Rockport, Camden, Booth Bay Harbor or Rockland (the home of the Farnsworth museum and American artist, Andrew Wyeth). Drive a few hours north to Arcadia National Park in Bar Harbor and the famous ocean loop. Serious artists, nature lovers and birders may want to visit for more than a week.

Season 2010(Beginning the Saturday before July 4th and running through the Saturday after Labor Day) - $1,850.00/week 

September 2010 (Indian summer and Leaf Peeping Season) Saturday after Labor Day through the first weekend of October - $1600/week. 

Shoulder Months of June and October 2010(Memorial Day Weekend through the Saturday before July 4th as well as The first weekend of October through the last Saturday in October - $1,450.00/week. 

Discounts given for multiple weeks, after 2.  Prices include utilities. 

Please write for availability.  No smoking, 7 person maximum, please. Small pet, please inquire.

Rental period is Saturday 3pm - Saturday 10am
No early check ins or late check outs without written permission.
A 50% deposit is due to reserve your dates with the remainder due
prior to occupancy.  Discounts available for multiple weeks after 2. 

Please note that we strictly limit the number of guests to no more
than seven (7) occupants, in order to preserve the privacy, comfort, peace and tranquility of our vacation home.