Quaint Winter Harbor Cottage (Maximum of 6 People)

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Postcard View of Winter Harbor

 

Description & Location:

Single Family Home 2 Floors Sleeps 6 Off-street parking for 2 or more cars

3 Bedroom(s) 1 Full Bath 1 Full Kitchen 1 Dining Room 1 Living Room

No Pets No Smoking

2 Double Bed(s)   1 Queen Bed   1 Queen Sofa Bed

Description: This quaint cottage is only steps away from the Harbor. Located in the heart of Downeast Maine, this 3 bedroom, 1 Bath house was built in 1924 by a retired sea captain. Hardwood floors, claw foot tub and ornamental tin ceilings are some of its features.  Living room and dining room have brand new carpeting.  Only steps to the harbor where you can see lobster boats and beautiful sunsets. The town of Winter Harbor offers many local establishments, such as the oldest 5 & 10 store in America, JM Gerrish Provisions, Fisherman's Inn, Chase's restaurant, art gallery, 9-hole golf course and more, all within walking distance!   Whether you want to hike, kayak or bike in the great outdoors, stroll through quaint Maine fishing villages, visit national parks, landmarks & lighthouses, shop at local hand-made craft stores & enjoy all that Maine has to offer, this home has the perfect location.  Located in Winter Harbor, Maine, we are approximately 30 minutes North from Bar Harbor.  Our part of Maine is known as "Downeast", a reference that dates back to the shipping industry of the 18th and 19th centuries when Maine was a shipping capital. When schooners sailed from Boston to ports in Maine, they traveled to the east. They also sailed downwind (with the wind at their backs). This led to the expression "Downeast".   Public swimming is only 15 minutes away at Jones Pond.  The closest beach is Sand Beach, approx. 15 minutes drive.  The 2,366 acre Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park is only a two minute drive and offers exceptional views of rocky coastline.  This is a great spot for picnics or you can bike the 12 miles of rocky coastline! Oh, by the way....did we forget to mention that you can purchase fresh live lobsters just down the street?  Winter Harbor Co-Op on Main Street purchases lobster daily from the fisherman whose boats you can watch all day.  Maine has the sweetest, juiciest lobsters!   Lobster Cooking Tip:  Just remember, you don't want to boil the lobsters, you want to steam them, they taste much better.  Visit the Maine Lobster Promotion Council for detailed cooking instructions.   For Summer 2008 Rates, please contact the owner, John LaRosa. Location: Off of Main Street, in Winter Harbor, Maine.   Approx. 30 minutes North of Bar Harbor.

 

Rental Rates    are in $US 7% Maine State Sales Tax is collected in addition to the weekly rates. Contact John LaRosa for 2008 availability & rate information.

 

Availability & Contact Info Contact John LaRosa for 2008 availability & rate information.

 

Please call Daytime 9am-6pm, Nighttime after 7pm Ask For: John LaRosa Listing Name: Quaint Winter Harbor Cottage Cell Phone: 609-827-2229 Evening Phone: 609-390-2705 Email: Contact John via email

 

On-Site Amenities

Washer/Dryer Microwave Coffee Maker Color TV & VCR Vacuum Ceiling Fan Ironing Board & Iron Toaster Front Porch Tenants must furnish their own sheets/towels & toiletry/paper products.

Family Room

Old Fashioned Claw Foot Tub/Shower

Activities: Places to Eat, Things To Do, Important Dates, etc.

Places to Eat: Downeast Deli, Corner of Routes 186 & 195, Prospect Harbor, Maine.  Just a short drive to neighboring town.  This gourmet style deli features a variety of hot and cold hoagies, piled high, including the well-known Philly Cheese Steak using real Delmonico Steak (the owner is a former Philadelphian).  Other popular items include homemade soups & chowders, salads and home-made desserts & whoopee pies, lobster and crabmeat sandwiches (seasonally), and gourmet colossal pizza, stromboli, etc. Fisherman's Inn, 7 Newman Street, Winter Harbor, Maine.  Just a short walk or drive.  Local seafood, gourmet style dinners. J.M. Gerrish, Main Street, Winter Harbor, Maine.  Short walk or drive to this old-fashioned ice cream parlor, serving breakfast, light lunches, ice cream and Benbow's coffee of Bar Harbor.  They offer real penny candy, fresh coffee beans, gourmet food and implements, kitchen textiles, postcards, gifts, greeting cards and wrap. Chase's Restaurant, Main Street, Winter Harbor, Maine.  Short walk or drive to this restaurant that serves traditional Maine fare, fried clams, french fries, hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. Ocean Wood Restaurant, Schoodic Loop Road, Birch Harbor, Maine. Short drive to this classic Maine restaurant featuring delicious local favorites served in an atmosphere of casual elegance. Important Links: Schoodic Peninsula Chamber of Commerce:  Official chamber of commerce for our area of "Downeast" Maine.  Schoodic Scenic National Byway: For a complete synopsis of the area Downeast Acadia Regional Tourism:  We are Region #4 (Schoodic) in Downeast Maine.  Click on the "Area Information" link for shopping, lodging, campgrounds, dining, services and attractions. Mooselook Guide Service:  Rent canoes, kayaks, bikes (10, 12, 15 or 18 speed mountain bikes).  Registered Maine guides available for walking, hiking & fishing tours. Things to Do and Places to Visit: Visit historic Ship Captain's homes in the town of Cherryfield. (Day Trip) Shop in the bustling town of Bar Harbor (on Mt. Desert Island) & drive up Cadillac Mountain or hike in Acadia Nat'l. Park. (Day Trip) Drive to Canada's Campobello Island and visit Franklin Roosevelt's summer home. Shop for antiques in historic Blue Hill. (Day Trip) Go kayaking on the open ocean or bike ride the trails at Acadia Park (Schoodic).  Get your rentals at Mooselook Guide Service. Visit Organic Darthia Farm in Prospect Harbor. Tours and horse-drawn wagon rides July and Aug. Tues. & Thurs @ 2pm. See the pigs, sheep, turkeys and Scotch Highland Cattle.  Visit Bartlett Winery, Maine's first winery, founded in 1983. The 16,000 gallon winery has gained national recognition for its award-winning wines produced from Maine grown fruits. The salesroom offers a full selection of award-winning wines, Bartlett wines, and wine-related gift items. RR1 in Gouldsboro. Ladies, go shopping in several local establishments that feature hand-made crafts:  Gypsy Moose Glass Studio, Chickadee Creek Stillroom, Works of Hand, The Art Gallery, Wonsqueak Woodworks, U.S. Bells Foundry, Wildwood Gallery, Down to Earth pottery, Hog Bay Pottery, Blair Art Glass Studio and more!

 

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Last Updated: Saturday, February 02, 2008 16:07