Beautiful Seaside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Tenants Harbor, ME

Tenants Harbor Marina7 min drive
Marshall Point Lighthouse13 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)29 min drive
Samoset Resort Golf Course33 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

guest room

1 Double Bed

kids room

2 Single Beds

master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This lovely oceanfront home sits boasts a stunning and expansive view of Penobscot Bay. The ocean side of the house is lined with windows and french doors open to the spacious deck--perfect for grilling, relaxing and taking in the view. Wake up and fall asleep with the sound of the ocean and the smell of the salt air. Wonderful wooded walking trails out the back door and a private clay tennis court within walking distance complete the experience. The house had a wood stove and 2 zones of heating - for chillier weather in late fall, winter and early spring. This home is open, sunny and comfortable with water views from every room and wide pine floors throughout. The house has a half bath downstairs and three bedrooms and a full bathroom (with claw foot tub and separate shower) upstairs. The master bedroom has wonderful views, a full closet and queen bed. The guest room has a double bed, full closet and a water view, and the 'kids' room has two single beds and an amazing birds eye view of the water. This house combines casual elegance with charm for the perfect getaway. The house is pet friendly (great trails for dog walking), though we may require a deposit depending on your dog(s). Fully equip kitchen for those who like cooking. If you prefer to eat out, lots of terrific restaurants in Rockland area (20 mins away). We have recently built another cottage next door occupied by my mother and our family from time to time, if you are interested in renting both houses (total occupancy 14) that listing is also on VRBO.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Chris Jones & Merritt Carey

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

About the area

Tenants Harbor

Located in Tenants Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Owls Head State Park and Birch Point Beach State Park, while General Henry Knox Museum and Owls Head Transportation Museum are cultural highlights. Maine State Prison Store and Sail Power and Steam Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tenants Harbor, ME

What's nearby

Tenants Harbor Marina - 7 min drive
Marshall Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive
Rockland Harbor Park - 29 min drive
Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 29 min drive
Samoset Resort Golf Course - 33 min drive

Getting around

Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

The Quarry Tavern - 8 min drive
Happy Clam - 8 min drive
McLoons Lobster Shack - 25 min drive
The Causeway Restaurant - 21 min drive
The Clark Bar - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Seaside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Seaside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Seaside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Seaside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Tenants Harbor Marina and within 12 miles (20 km) of Marshall Point Lighthouse and General Henry Knox Museum. Maine State Prison Store and Owls Head Transportation Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

26 Oct 2023

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

Coastal Cottage

We had a relaxing stay at Merritt’s ocean side cottage. Plenty of room for us and our children. The woodstove was one of our favorite things about the place. Top of the list was the sounds of waves crashing and the paths through the woods that smell like Christmas. A couple things to keep in mind that we wished we knew ahead of time. We booked the place for the solitude! That being said make sure you stock up on groceries, toilet paper, and garbage bags! The hot water is a bit tricky and the water is brown but completely fine for use but the color might be alarming at first. The bathroom upstairs has a pocket door which doesn’t shut all the way leaving you with no feeling of privacy. Again, not a big deal with our little family but might be with a mixed group. Every house has little quirks but the overall experience makes you overlook them. Nothing that you can’t live with. We loved the memories we made here.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne T.

17 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful trip

We had a wonderful week at the coast, the house was great. Spectacular views!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N., Tolland, CT

9 Aug 2023

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

Fantastic!

We had a wonderful week at Merritt’s cottage (and our dog had the best vacation ever)! The cottage is cozy, nicely decorated, and larger than it looks in the photos. The views are absolutely fantastic! We normally don’t stay in the same place twice, but plan on making an exception for this house and can’t wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley R.

11 July 2023

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

Hart's Neck Road

The property was beautiful. When the weather permitted, the view was outstanding. It was quiet, and extremely restful. A little bit of a drive to get somewhere, but we didn't want to get anywhere. There were local restaurants that were great with just a little drive. And Rockland supermarkets were just fine. We would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geri G.

16 June 2023

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

Gorgeous location

The cottage sits on a bluff with an amazing view of the ocean that can be enjoyed from every room in the house. The walking trails surrounding the property were amazing and well maintained. The well equipped cottage isn’t large but there is a feeling of spaciousness. Merritt, the host, was very helpful and responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chris Jones & Merritt Carey

My family has been coming to Tenants Harbor for 5 generations, returning each summer. I grew up with my cousins and other family members on the water, on the rocks and enjoying all Maine's rocky coast has to offer. With my husband Chris and my three children we continue to enjoy all this rocky and wooded coast has to offer. I'm a "recovering" lawyer and have spent my life on the water - sailing in the second women's round the world ocean race and the first women's America's Cup team. Recently I have gotten back into my childhood passion of horseback riding and we have a small horse barn with several horses we keep. Our three kids enjoy the property in different ways, my son loves fishing for stripper off the rocks, my middle daughter loves sailing and island;and hopping and my youngest enjoys riding with me and taking our two dogs on the trails.

Why they chose this property

This property offers you a window to Maine's wonderful coast. In summer and early fall, you'll see lobster fishermen hauling their traps right in front of the house. You'll sleep listening to the sound of the sea and wake to the small of the salt air. If the wind is right, you'll hear the peaceful sound of the bell buoy off of Southern Island (owned by famed painter Andrew Wyeth's family) chiming gently, a reminder of times past when sailors and seamen listed for bell buoys to warn them of land in for. Foggy days will bring you quiet reading and relaxing time, or allow for a trip to nearby Rockland (home to the famed Farnsworth museum, amazing eateries and other galleries) or Camden. There are terrific walking trails right from the house, tennis courts, dock for swimming. In the winter, snow shoeing, skiing at the Camden Snowbowl or watching the weather on the ocean from in front of the cozy wood stove all make for a wonderful time.