Private oceanside cottage with magnificent views!

Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(98 Ratings)

Cottage in South Thomaston, ME

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cottage rental

Located on the mainland at the Ocean's edge in a beautiful cove looking out at Clark Island and the open sea, our cottage was built in the classic rustic Maine style of the mid twentieth Century. The Township of Clark Island is one of a group of small Towns located on the St. George Peninsula. The peninsula is alive with boaters, bicycle clubs on vacation and legions of kayakers visiting Penobscot Bay.

From the little lobstering village of Port Clyde at one end (with daily ferry service to Monhegan Island) to the Town of Rockland at the other end (in 2009 voted the second best small town to live in in the USA by Budget Travel; ) the whole area is considered the heart of mid-coast Maine. At the foot of the road the cottage is located on, there is the Craignair Inn of Clark Island, with a gourmet restaurant. This area is why they call Maine 'Vacationland, where life is the way it ought to be.'

Easy to get to: Knox County airport is 5 miles from the cottage, with up to 8 direct flights daily to Boston's Logan airport on Cape Air Airlines. Under $70 each way, with car rental available at airport. Or drive from Boston in under 4 hours.
Ferry to Nova Scotia from Rockland. Hourly, daily or weeklong schooner tours from Rockland and Camden.

Amenities

Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of South Thomaston, ME

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Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(98 Ratings)
5.0 / 5.0
Sep 2024
Great location if you like privacy, access to walking trails, watching the tide come and go, watching for wildlife, walking to a very nice restaurant. This is our 5th? year staying at this cottage, nothing fancy but a comfortable place to vacation, the kitchen is nicely equipped to whip up just about anything. You are not too far away from Thomaston and Rockland, 15 minutes to each, for groceries, restaurants and shops. Easy living!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
This is the second time we have stayed at this house. It is clean and comfortable and has all the comforts of home. The view at the house is wonderful and we really enjoy watching the tide come in and go out and the lobster boats coming by to set and retrieve their traps. This house is on dead end street and is very private and quiet. We love the location, as it's only about 20 minutes to Rockland. There's an excellent restaurant (The Causeway Restaurant at Craignair Inn) maybe a quarter mile away, as well as the causeway to walk out to Clarke Island. There are Adirondack chairs and a picnic table outside so you can enjoy the view in nice weather. If it's buggy (which it was the first time we stayed but not this time), there's a screened in porch, and if the weather's not the greatest, you can still enjoy the view through large windows while sitting on the couch. Communication with the owners was easy. We had a wonderful vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
A beautiful private waterfront location. Well equipped house, spacious and comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
We enjoyed our stay! The views were amazing and we loved sitting on the screened-in porch. We ventured up to Acadia one day, did a puffin tour another, and visited several lighthouses. But mostly we just enjoyed the view from the house. Kitchen had just about everything we could need, and we appreciated having towels and bedding provided -- one less thing to pack! We walked several times to the causeway and enjoyed the beach area there. Thank you for allowing us to bring our dog -- she liked her time there too!
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
The McConchie's cottage is everything we'd hoped for and more. The McConchie's were very responsive to any questions or requests we made. The cottage is comfortable, well stocked and situated in the most perfect wonderful spot overlooking the water. It was difficult to pull ourselves away from the screened in porch overlooking the ocean, breathing in the salt air, but we did, and were rewarded with wonderful kayaking trips, hikes and runs on Clark Island trails and amazing food at the restaurants nearby. We definitely want to return. This is a special place. Thank you for making it available.
5.0 / 5.0
Oct 2023
Mornings were spent on the screened porch viewing fishing boats, sunrises, diving loons and tides. Early evenings were enjoyed doing more of the same. Dining on lobsters at the picnic table near the fire pit and rocky shore was perfection. We enjoyed the privacy of our location as well as taking walks along the dirt road passing and greeting neighbors. Ocean, books, games and dear friends in a very comfortably furnished cottage made a memorable vacation … thank you McConchie Family. We hope to return.
5.0 / 5.0
Oct 2023
Beautiful, private location on the ocean with wonderful views of Clark Island and beyond. Comfortably furnished and equipped. Very nice screened porch. Excellent dog-walking opportunities on the quiet, well-maintained dirt road and on Clark Island. Best dog park in Maine twenty minutes away in Thomaston. An additional light at front door might be helpful. Hope to return to this special place soon.
5.0 / 5.0
Oct 2023
My boyfriend and I have been coming to Maine for many years now and we both agreed that our recent stay at the McConchie cottage was our absolute favorite. We immediately felt right at home in this charming, private, well-loved family cottage boasting breathtaking views and equipped with all of the amenities anyone could want. We enjoyed exploring the surrounding mid-coast Maine towns as well as relaxing at the cottage and simply enjoying the peacefulness and serenity of the ocean. Our pup was in heaven sitting on the rocks overlooking the cove and running on the beach near the Craignair Inn. Sisters Biz and Lindsay McConchie were extremely gracious and responsive throughout our 2 week stay. We definitely felt fortunate to have discovered this cottage gem and were very sad to leave at the end of our trip. Thank you so much to the McConchie family for sharing this special place.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in South Thomaston?

The average price for a rental in South Thomaston is $574 per night. This rental is $36 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private oceanside cottage with magnificent views!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Private oceanside cottage with magnificent views! pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Private oceanside cottage with magnificent views!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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