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Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach

Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach

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Afterglow - the Beauty of Sunset
Enjoy Sunset From the Deck
Property & House View  From the Water
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Overview of Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Check out the area

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Friendship, ME
  • Popular LocationSamoset Resort Golf Course37 min drive
  • AirportRockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)38 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarshall Point Lighthouse53 min drive
  • Popular LocationPemaquid Point Lighthouse Park58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Floor Master Bedroom - Ocean view, spacious

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom 1 - Large sitting area, sofa chairs, table

2 Single Beds

2nd Floor Bedroom 2 - Dresser, table, chairs

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach

Afterglow is nicknamed for its beautiful sunsets & reflections across the salt water. It is right on the ocean with a large private beach & looking southwest towards Pemaquid. Spectacular ocean views and breathtaking sunsets are viewable from the entire house. A garden and a large grassy play area suitable for croquet or badminton extend right to the private beach. Trees offer a sense of privacy and quietness. Imagine waking up in the morning to the sweet smell of the ocean, watching lobstermen pulling up lobster traps through bedroom windows; sitting in the living room, dinning room or on the deck with delicious Maine seafood and watching serene evening sunsets. Exploring the rocky shoreline, sea kayaking, strolling on the public beach or joining the community house music gathering are a few activities characteristic of the immediate local area. Friendship affords good access to Camden, Boothbay, Pemaquid, Freeport or more distant attractions like Bar Harbor and northern lake regions.


Activities/Attractions in the Immediate Area: Swimming, canoeing or sea kayaking right from our private beach area. The grassy play ground beside the beach is suitable for croquet/badminton. Each August (first or second Saturday) there is a regatta called the Chowder Cup in Friendship. This is an event that anyone with a sailboat may race in. You can sit back under the shade on our property or right on our private beach enjoying the race. It is really a fun to watch all kind of boats with variety of different sails racing by. Friends and neighbors, small boats and big boats, experienced sailors and novices all go. They race against each other and also trying to get around all of the working lobster boats as well. The Community House and the Long Beach are within walking distance from Afterglow. In summer season, visitors, friends and neighbors gather together with music, variety of delicious food and games at the Community House. Long Beach is a beautiful public beach enjoyable for jogging and seeing the famous Friendship Sloops.

Activities/Attractions in 5 min. Driving Distance : Friendship Harbor is a beautiful working harbor. You can choose your own lobsters at the Harbor straight from the water they were living in. Nothing can be as fresh as this! Friendship Day is held on last Saturday of July each year. This year it is on July 31st and starts at 6:30 am with a 1-5K foot race followed with a pancake breakfast, parade, musical entertainment, children’s activities, contests, craft fair, softball games, fresh lobster rolls, clam chowder, Lobster Boat Races, food/bake sales, the famous Friendship auction and fireworks. The Friendship Museum located in the “Old Brick” schoolhouse offers the community a variety of events throughout the year on topics related to the history and traditions of Friendship. In the summer, it offers trips to places of scenic and historical interest and participates in Friendship’s annual community-wide celebration. Friendship Public Library is affiliated with the State of Maine library system and contains 18413 volumes in collection.

Activities/Attractions in 10 min. Driving Distance: The Waldo Theater in Waldoboro, designed by Benjamin Schlanger in 1930s with an Art Deco interior and a facade done in Greek revival style, is renowned for its wonderful acoustics and features a variety of performing arts, live entertainment and classic movies. The Old German Church, another historical masterpiece, is believed to be the oldest church in Maine. It was built in 1772 by a group of Reformed Lutherans on the eastern bank of the Medomak River with its square-benched pews, galleries and towering wineglass-shaped pulpit. Other attractions and activities in nearby towns are Bay Chamber Concerts in Camden which offers world class performances, Rockport Opera House, Farnsworth Museum, Lighthouse Museum, Owl's Head Transportation Museum and Lobster Festival in Rockland, Maine Aquarium and Boothbay Railway Museum in Boothbay, Pemaquid Lighthouse and Pemaquid Beach are the must places to visit. Further in distance, are the famous L.L. Bean in Freeport and Acadia Park in Bar Harbor.

Property manager

Ming Rawstron
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house/property is not child proof.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Walking down to the beach, any activities on the beach, swimming and kayaking are at your own risk. No camp fire on the property and beach.
The house and property are not child proof. Parents/adults are responsible for the children's activities inside house and on the property.
$50/hr. for additional cleaning if the house/property in an unacceptable condition. Notify the owner immediately for any property damages.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Friendship

Located in Friendship, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. George River and Damariscotta Lake, while Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum and Penobscot Marine Museum are cultural highlights. Maine State Prison Store and Pemaquid Craft Co-op are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Friendship, ME

What's nearby

  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 37 min drive
  • Marshall Point Lighthouse - 53 min drive
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 58 min drive
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 59 min drive
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jameson Point Lobster Company - 9 min drive
  • Squid Ink Coffee - 50 min drive
  • Dot's Bakery - 44 min drive
  • Village Ice Cream - 50 min drive
  • Dip Net Restaurant - 50 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Friendship holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of St. George River, Maine State Prison Store and Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum. Damariscotta Lake and Penobscot Marine Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views!
The private beach was just steps away from the back porch. Beautiful views from sun up to sun down. We really enjoyed the nature hike that was only about a ten-minute walk away from the house - that was an added bonus. The house is a bit dated, but it had a charm to it, like visiting your beloved grandparents' house. We enjoyed the nostalgia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia and Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Afterglow
View is beautiful! Sailboats, lobster boats and stunning sunsets all right in front of you, wether on the deck, the lawn or from inside the house. Sounds of the ocean lull you to sleep, birds singing in the morning. Nature preserve in walking distance provided a nice hike. Ming is a gracious and responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
I can’t say enough about the view, without a doubt one of the most beautiful I have seen. I really enjoyed looking for sea glass on the beach and managed to find several pieces. We also loved the location, very quant small town and close to so many great places to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 4th Stay in Coastal Maine
We wanted to get away from the city of Portland and experience a true Maine experience. This rental provide just that. We were on the water edge where we experienced local lobster fisherman checking their crab cages, fisherman casting their nets, fireworks over the bay, and much more without the hustle of a big city. Local dining was just that, a small town experience where people were very friendly and lobster was right off the boat. The host was extremely friendly and the accommodations were far better then staying at a hotel. Very quite environment with a very clean house. Can't complain and well worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Sunsets
We had a wonderful time in Friendship and especially enjoyed several amazing sunsets from the deck. Although the water at the house beach was a little rough, we managed to kayak along the shore. A nearby beach down the road was a bit calmer. Great bicycling to the Friendship Harbor as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ming Rawstron

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Why they chose this property

In Maine Ocean front property, the well water is usually rich in minerals. We have taken care of the issue. Here is the update: Based on the water test analyses, a water softener filtration system has been installed in April 2022 to improve the water quality.

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