House in South Bristol, ME
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Sit back on the deck, feel the coastal breeze, and take in sweeping views of the Little River. From this leafy perch, you’ll enjoy rare privacy surrounded by woods on three sides—your own peaceful retreat with water just beyond the trees.
This charming two-bedroom cottage is perfectly positioned for both relaxation and exploration. Inside, an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area creates a bright, welcoming space to gather. The fully stocked kitchen has everything you need to cook with ease, from pots and pans to a drip coffee maker for slow Maine mornings. A cozy gas fireplace adds instant warmth and ambiance at the flip of a switch.
Upstairs, you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms (one queen, one full) and a full bath. Step out onto the spacious second-floor deck—ideal for grilling, dining, reading, or simply listening to the wind in the trees and birdsong all around you. In the evening, watch the sun set over Glen Cove and the Little River.
Downstairs, a spiral staircase leads to a large second living area with a brand-new full-size sleeper sofa, an additional bathroom, and a walkout to the outdoors—perfect for extra guests or a bit more space to unwind.
What’s included
Fresh linens and a full set of towels are provided for each guest. There’s also a washer and dryer on-site for your convenience. To help you settle in, a starter kit includes essentials like shampoo, conditioner, paper towels, soaps, trash bags, and more—everything you need for your first night or two.
Step outside and explore
From the cottage, access a scenic two-mile loop leading to the open ocean. Along the way, take in views of the Damariscotta River, Cuckold Lighthouse, and nearby islands. Head left for an easy evening stroll along the river’s edge until it meets the crashing surf. Breathe in the mix of salty air and pine—it’s pure coastal Maine.
The neighborhood
A true haven for nature lovers and birdwatchers, this area offers quiet beauty in every direction. Walk the nearby Land Trust trails to the East Boothbay General Store, or continue on into town.
Glen Cove is perfect for kayaking and canoeing, with hidden coves, winding inlets, and abundant wildlife—seals, seabirds, and more. Paddle over a historic shipwreck, take a guided tour, or simply drift and watch the sky turn brilliant shades of orange and pink at sunset.
Coastal Maine Vacations requires a Safety background check and a rental contract to be signed at the time of booking. If you would like to see a copy in advance please contact us.
This charming two-bedroom cottage is perfectly positioned for both relaxation and exploration. Inside, an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area creates a bright, welcoming space to gather. The fully stocked kitchen has everything you need to cook with ease, from pots and pans to a drip coffee maker for slow Maine mornings. A cozy gas fireplace adds instant warmth and ambiance at the flip of a switch.
Upstairs, you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms (one queen, one full) and a full bath. Step out onto the spacious second-floor deck—ideal for grilling, dining, reading, or simply listening to the wind in the trees and birdsong all around you. In the evening, watch the sun set over Glen Cove and the Little River.
Downstairs, a spiral staircase leads to a large second living area with a brand-new full-size sleeper sofa, an additional bathroom, and a walkout to the outdoors—perfect for extra guests or a bit more space to unwind.
What’s included
Fresh linens and a full set of towels are provided for each guest. There’s also a washer and dryer on-site for your convenience. To help you settle in, a starter kit includes essentials like shampoo, conditioner, paper towels, soaps, trash bags, and more—everything you need for your first night or two.
Step outside and explore
From the cottage, access a scenic two-mile loop leading to the open ocean. Along the way, take in views of the Damariscotta River, Cuckold Lighthouse, and nearby islands. Head left for an easy evening stroll along the river’s edge until it meets the crashing surf. Breathe in the mix of salty air and pine—it’s pure coastal Maine.
The neighborhood
A true haven for nature lovers and birdwatchers, this area offers quiet beauty in every direction. Walk the nearby Land Trust trails to the East Boothbay General Store, or continue on into town.
Glen Cove is perfect for kayaking and canoeing, with hidden coves, winding inlets, and abundant wildlife—seals, seabirds, and more. Paddle over a historic shipwreck, take a guided tour, or simply drift and watch the sky turn brilliant shades of orange and pink at sunset.
Coastal Maine Vacations requires a Safety background check and a rental contract to be signed at the time of booking. If you would like to see a copy in advance please contact us.
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Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of South Bristol, ME
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Great place to stay! Clean and well maintained. Nice relaxing location. Thank you!
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
Everything was great except for the broken window in one of the bedrooms. The glass wasn’t broken, but the plastic lock mechanism and the up/down mechanism of the window were both broken. The window didn’t lock and when I raised the bottom window to open it, the window wouldn’t stay up. It just fell inward into the room. The property manager called someone to fix it, but he forgot to come. I think they were going to fix it after we left. I hope they did!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Great house in a quiet neighborhood. Centrally located between Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor. If you stay here, book a lobster boat experience with Acadia Lobster Cruise - Jason Clark.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2024
When we arrived to check in the house had not been cleaned yet. So our stay started out with us exhausted from traveling from Michigan and checking in to a dirty unit. I had to clean all the counters, fridge. They sent someone to clean later that night but it wasn’t done thoroughly…for example the basement was not vacuumed and had bugs in the carpet, the shower downstairs was not the cleanest and curtain had pink mildew dampness all over it.
The place itself is cute and had all the basics necessities. But it’s really the upper level that is more clean and useable. We enjoyed all the light as it sits in the woods so lots of windows was nice. it had a nice big washer and dryer I. The unit which was great. The area is beautiful.
I would note a few things however. The listing says 2 queens but one is actually a full bed that is very hard. The queen bed was better but too soft/sinks a little. I rotated the Mattress and that helped a ton. I did wash the comforters and blankets as they weren’t cleaned from the previous renters, but that is the fault of the property management and cleaning service ( that also never cleaned before we checked in).The towels were very worn and Thinner with scratchy pilling on majority of them. The little ens smelled musty from sitting in the cedar closet over time, not fresh and clean smelling. I inquired twice to ensure the sofa bed in the basement was semi-comfortable as we were needing to it, it was horrible to sleep on.
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9.8Outstanding
(33 Ratings)
"Great place to stay! Clean and well maintained. Nice relaxing location. Thank you!"
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