Maine Coast House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Beach for Swimming

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Property is on a peninsula. Amazing view of John's bay and a local lobster boat.

Beautiful recently built house that sits on the highest point of the peninsula

Many decks with breathtaking views. 3rd floor bedroom decks are priceless.

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Gym

Explore the area

South Bristol, ME

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
‪25 min drive‬
Boothbay Harbor Marina
‪46 min drive‬
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
‪47 min drive‬
Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The house has amazing views and has access to a private sandy/rocky beach that is shared with neighbors. It is located on one of the the highest points on a quiet peninsula in South Bristol. The house overlooks Mcfarland's Cove on one side and John's Bay on the other.

The nearby town seems as if it has been ripped from the pages of story books. It is an authentic working lobster village with one of the oldest swing bridges in the state. It is a picturesque as it gets!

Become immersed in the Maine coast lifestyle! You will wake up to the sounds of seagulls and fishing boats that are off in the distance. You can buy just caught lobster on the nearby docks for the lowest prices imaginable. In the evenings watch the osprey hunt for fish in Mcfarland's cove. If you are lucky you might even see a bald eagle. If you like fishing and boating you will not be disappointed!

Property manager

Maggie

Languages

English

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the area

South Bristol

Located in South Bristol, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. 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 Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site. 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 - 25 min drive - 19.7 km
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 46 min drive - 47.9 km
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 47 min drive - 48.1 km
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 47 min drive - 47.2 km
Cabbage Island - 50 min drive - 49.9 km

Getting around

Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪East Boothbay General Store - ‬49 min drive
‪Coveside Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪Pinkham's Gourmet Market - ‬44 min drive
‪McSeagull’s Restaurant - ‬48 min drive
‪Footbridge Brewery - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maine Coast House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Beach for Swimming pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Maine Coast House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Beach for Swimming?

As of Apr 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maine Coast House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Beach for Swimming on Apr 28, 2025 start from CA $608.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-out at Maine Coast House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Beach for Swimming?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maine Coast House with Spectacular Ocean Views and Beach for Swimming located?

This South Bristol holiday home is on the beach, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Fort Point, and within 12 mi (20 km) of La Verna Preserve and Biscay Pond. Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Mar 16, 2025

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

Mother, Daughters Weekend

Exactly as advertised. Beautiful coastal home with amazing views. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Aug 26, 2024

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

Lovely house!

Perfect base for exploring the mid-coast region.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James N.

Sep 11, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Beautiful area; some issues

First the positives: it’s a beautiful home, great views, excellent location. We enjoyed the use of the house and decks! Close to many enjoyable hikes, and attractions. Negatives: the grill on the deck did not work! Thank goodness we love cooking inside and the weather was cool enough for us to cook indoors.. A larger family who wanted to save money and grill their food would’ve been Out of luck! The photos of the property suggest extensive privacy, however this house is located in an enclave of homes that have been owned by the same families for generations. While the families are nice, you are definitely the outsider. The homes are pretty close to each other where we were, and there was pretty much constant human traffic in front of the deck. So if you are looking for a little seclusion, this place is not for you during the summer months. As a “pet friendly” place, We brought our 2 dogs, who are not off leash dogs in an unknown open space. While they are certainly not dangerous dogs, they do not take too kindly to the constant visitation of the unleashed dogs that belonged to the owners of the house below ours, and they were certainly a part of our life whether we wanted them to be or not! They had no problem coming up onto the deck, the back yard, and outside the basement door. Since they’ve probably been at this house before with family, I assume they thought it was ok to roam here. Had I been aware of the unleashed open field policy of the dogs who live there for the summer, I wouldn’t have chosen the property for sure. Or, I would’ve opted to kennel my dogs for our vacation. I felt as if I had to look out and clear the way before I took my dogs for walks, before sitting on the deck, and pretty much any time we were at the house. Very stressful. Maybe we just rented at a really busy week, I’ll definitely take the responsibility of vacationing on a busy, family filled week, but the unleashed/random visiting dog thing is not ok to me. We definitely saw the dogs urinating and defecating on the lawn which we were responsible for cleaning up. Not cool. In closing, it’s really a beautiful home. If you plan on coming during a busy summer week, leave the dogs at home if your dogs don’t like random visiting dogs who live in the enclave for the summer or long periods of time. ! I wish we would have known that.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Aug 31, 2021

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

This is my happy place:-)

Our family loves this house & location so much--we came back again this year. Maggie (host) makes everything so easy, including check in/out and quickly responding to questions &/or requests. It's difficult for me to write a glowing review b/c I want to keep this place all to myself! But I have to be honest--it's wonderful.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

James S.

Jul 10, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Very poor experience overall

Very poor experience - no arrival instruction, unable to reach owner, door locked on first level after waiting an hour went to 2nd level deck to find door unlocked, no info or welcome message, no linens on beds, dirty laundry in closet. No info on property or area. Suggest finding other location - will not return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

Oct 25, 2019

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

South Bristol

My husband and I had a great time. It was easy getting in touch with Maggie, and we had everything we needed. The only down side is that I didn't realize some things close up late September/mid October, so we didn't get to do some things I wanted. We don't usually vacation this late in the year, so lesson learned!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Oct 2, 2019

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

Quiet getaway

The property is just far enough out of town to be very quiet and peaceful. Each morning you can hear and see the lobster boats out in the bay at work. This property is situated in a great jumping off spot for exploring all the quaint fishing towns nearby. The house has all the normal amenities you will need but if you are wanting to watch tv, then make sure you bring a laptop to stream Netflix. The trail down to the beach is fairly straightforward and the waves are soothing to listen to as they crash on the rocks below. It was very thoughtful of Maggie to even leave my wife and I an anniversary card on the table upon checkin. If you are looking for that quiet spot to relax in the idyllic Maine setting, this is it!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

myron s.

Jun 4, 2019

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

Best vacation ever

Had a great time and the house was better than the pics. The sunrise was awesome. Can't wait to go back

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., Connecticut

Jan 22, 2019

Beautiful and peaceful!

Quiet, cozy home with stunning views. Great location. Close to Pemaquid Beach and downtown Damariscotta. Fantastic hiking nearby too.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Sep 29, 2018

Great, peaceful spot!

The house was clean and cozy, perfect for our family of 4. Beautiful views, easy to get to the beach. Very peaceful surroundings and not too far from downtown. Hope to visit again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B., New York, New York

Sep 18, 2018

Fantastic house in a picture perfect location. Great host.

The house was a perfect spot for our family to chill and enjoy the Maine coastline. The house is charming and simple, very comfortable for the 5 of us to stay in. We brought our dog to stay with us and she had tons of room to roam around outside. The nearby beach was a 3 minute walk and almost deserted. Maggie was a great host. Good communication before arrival and then super friendly and welcoming once we arrived We can't wait to find another chance to visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M., Sunapee, NH

Sep 17, 2018

Great house, great location, loved it!

We stayed here for our 2nd anniversary and absolutely loved it! We brought our 2 dogs and our 5 month son and it was the best family vacation. The beach is a short walk, the sunrise views were amazing, it’s quiet, and all the people around us were so nice. Maggie was wonderful and the house manager was so nice (and even came by to check on us after a big storm came through). The only negative thing I can say is there is no AC, so be prepared and bring fans... it was hot the week we went!! But everything was clean and perfect!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

Sep 12, 2018

Lovely house, very clean. Had a wonderful three day stay.

If you are looking for a quiet, rural vacation with friendly neighbors, this is the place for you. Lobster co-op right up the street, you really get them right off the boat ! Lovely home, extremely clean, everything you need. Ocean views, little private beach a short walk. We love to go antique shopping, so many places to choose from. Would we come back again ? Absolutely !

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M., Winthrop

Jun 17, 2017

All the amenities of home along with the beautiful town of South Bristol

Great place to enjoy all that Maine is. What wonderful people and the town is right out of a story book. Quaint and picturesque as it can get. The freshest fish available right from the docks; cooked or take it home and prepare it yourself.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sigrid M., Stone Mountain, GA

Jun 9, 2017

Comfortable, great location and well equipped.

We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable home. There were good views from the decks and it was a very short walk to the water. We enjoyed the fireplace in the evenings and the kitchen was well equipped for cooking. The king bed in the master was very comfortable!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tyler O., North Carolina

Jan 15, 2017

Spectacular views of the water. It was magical sitting in bed watching the sun rise with my son.

The house was clean, cozy. Had everything we needed and more. This was our first experience with VRBO and will definitely use again. We look forward to coming back and enjoying all those decks.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

rudy a.

Oct 11, 2016

Great place to stay.

The accomdations were just right for our family. The views are fantastic.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Oct 4, 2016

This is a lovely getaway, very nicely appointed, modern and comfortable!

This house is just lovely, well equipped and comfortable. The general area is beautiful and there's lots of touristy things to do somewhat nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Oct 1, 2016

Refreshing sea air in the quietest neighborhood...

We love to come to ME off season and try a different area each year and thru VRBO we've always been happily satisfied...and this year, Maggie's place in S. Bristol was no exception. The house is immaculate; brand new, and everything we needed was there. No surprises! What a wonderful thing it is to borrow a family's home, land, and history for a few days get-away and then return to our own places with new memories. I enjoyed waking each morning to the sunrise over the water-the house is simply filled with light and the decks offer great views. Like her brother, Dave, said, "You're on Maine time now!" Something about the sea air @ Mac Farland's Cove makes you...happy to be there. My 87 yo mom enjoyed a schooner sail @ nearby Boothbay (East Wind) and even made it up the narrow stairs @ Pemaquid Lighthouse to the view of crashing waves, (her highlight). Mine was revisiting Popham Beach -an hour drive away, but worth it, and hiking to the island during low tide and finding sand dollars. Coming back to the Cove for grilling on the deck was home! (Nearby Osier's or Pemaquid Co-op were great for take -out or eat there seafood-and the Boothbay Harbor Co-op.) Much appreciated, Maggie!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brian R., Ridgefield, CT

May 7, 2016

Off the beaten path

After a drive through narrow roads to get there we found the house and it was lovely - not too far from Damarascotta, perfect views of the water in two directions, neighboring several other properties full of nice, helpful people. The three story house was well stocked, from the ping pong table in the basement to the fully outfitted kitchen to the balconies off each of the upstairs rooms. We loved every moment of our stay, climbing on the ocean rocks in low tide to the east of the house, playing on the beach to the west, curling up on the balconies with the books gathered from Damarascotta's excellent bookstores. It was an idea long weekend getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL H.

Sep 30, 2015

Lovely Time!

We were there for a week (2 adults) and had a good time. The house is well-located along "Mid-Coast" Maine at the top of a hill, and has a view of water on two sides. It's a short walk to a small sandy beach. The house is comfortable, well-furnished from our point of view, and had laundry facilities and good kitchen appliances, dishes and tools. We truly enjoyed the decks for coffee each morning and planning our day!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Sep 12, 2015

Wonderfully Relaxing and Picturesque

My husband and I stayed at Maggie's home for the long weekend. It was perfect! The view, the access to the bay to swim, open windows and sea breezes....just perfect. Maggie's home is clean, very comfortable and the location is off the beaten path. thank you and I do hope we have an opportunity to stay there again. Joan and Ben

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gayle G.

Aug 31, 2015

Great house with water view and accessible beach

The house is in a secluded location with nice water views from both sides of the house. There is a small sandy beach which is unusual in this part of Maine. We had excellent fresh lobster from the South Bristol Lobsterman's Coop and we also picked our own mussels from the water/rocks in front of the house! It is a short drive to Pemaquid Lighthouse and the Sea Gull restaurant next so did serve a great breakfast with an spectacular view. Maggie was able to arrange a boat ride and that was the highlight of the trip. Damariscotta is a cute town with many shops and restaurants which was a nice afternoon outing. Boothbay Harbor is about an hour drive and was another fun day with beautiful sights. Maggie was wonderful and very accommodating. She was assessable by phone, email and text.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue Q.

Sep 28, 2014

Fantastic home away from home

My husband, two daughters (ages 1.5 and 3.5), and I stayed here for a week the end of August. It was perfect! I loved the layout of the home - very conducive to keeping an eye on little ones during the day and at night. The furnishings were all very comfortable and it was nice to have a full size kitchen and laundry on vacation. We ate most of our meals on the main deck which has a lovely view of both the Bay and Cove. We laid a simple baby gate across the stairs and the main deck became a great play space as well. The nearby (walking distance) Cove is magical and another wonderful spot to be with kids and adults. I highly recommend!!!

About the host

Hosted by Maggie

Why they chose this property

Our house is located on the highest point of the peninsula with views into McFarland cove, Johns Bay and Pemaquid. Frombthe upper porch, you can watch the sunrise over Pemaquid and set over the cove. At night, there is a clear view for star gazing from the upper balconies.

What makes this property unique

Our property joins five acres of the same family to explore the trails, gardens and hike to the rocky coastline waterfront. We have ten foot tides, a private beach and trails to watch clam diggers and fisherman. At dusk, you can view osprey diving for fish and currents of schools of fish jumping. There are eagles nests and lobster bouys as far as the eyesbcan see.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

Guest Bedroom 2

Master bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Second floor

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