Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*!
House in Eliot, ME
6 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
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Quintessential Maine home featured as cover story in Accent Magazine (See Cover Photo). Very private situated on the Piscataqua River with access to the Atlantic Ocean. Dock and mooring provide use of kayaks, canoe, and excellent swimming. Lie in the hammock and enjoy stunning sunsets every afternoon. Home is located about five miles from Portsmouth, NH. Boats can go directly to the ocean and use of a mooring at the house is included. The river is tidal and makes for very good swimming (the water is generally 10 to 15 degrees warmer than at the ocean) with safe, gentle current anytime between half and full high tide. This part of the river is wide and wooded with few houses for a very private feel in completely natural surroundings. There is a tremendous amount of wildlife viewing directly from the house including bald eagle, red tail hawk, cormorant, fox, deer, wild turkey, and seal. Excellent fishing for Striped Sea Bass and Bluefish, directly in front of the house.
Home features 1 bedroom with Queen bed, den with fold out futon and bath on the first floor and 2 bedrooms with King size beds and bath on the second floor including a Master suite with French doors to balcony overlooking the water, master bath includes large spa tub. Kitchen/dining/family room with stone fireplace and French doors to deck and screened porch. Living room with grand piano and built in bookcases.
Gourmet Kitchen offers 6 burner Viking cook top, n GE Convection Oven, stainless refrigerator and walk in pantry. Property surrounded by gardens and many opportunities for quiet walks. Nearby Portsmouth and Portland offer tons of cultural events, restaurants and shopping.
Keywords: Water Front Home
Home features 1 bedroom with Queen bed, den with fold out futon and bath on the first floor and 2 bedrooms with King size beds and bath on the second floor including a Master suite with French doors to balcony overlooking the water, master bath includes large spa tub. Kitchen/dining/family room with stone fireplace and French doors to deck and screened porch. Living room with grand piano and built in bookcases.
Gourmet Kitchen offers 6 burner Viking cook top, n GE Convection Oven, stainless refrigerator and walk in pantry. Property surrounded by gardens and many opportunities for quiet walks. Nearby Portsmouth and Portland offer tons of cultural events, restaurants and shopping.
Keywords: Water Front Home
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Eliot, ME
££££
Reviews
5.0
Wonderful! Relaxing, quiet, spectacular sunsets. Morning coffee outside on the deck listening to the quiet motion of the river. Very comfortable home with everything we needed.
5.0
Holly’s home is spacious & well supplied. Located in a beautiful peaceful private area overlooking the tidal river with a deck, patio & screened porch, there is much to enjoy. The kitchen is well equipped, and there is a great gas grill on the patio. Access to the river was a bit of a challenge, as it is steep & quite a balancing act to get a kayak or paddleboard into the water. The water is calm and lovely near the dock, but only deep enough to use for a couple of hours before and after high tide.
5.0
The house was just as pictured and very clean. Well-equipped met all our needs! Communication with holly and caretaker excellent! Loved all the artwork throughout the house. Notice something every day. We had a very enjoyable time and enjoyed exploring the surrounding towns.
5.0
This house on Starboard Cove is a wonderful escape. The kitchen is fully appointed and spacious; there are several 'living rooms" to enjoy a good book - either one that you brought or one from the amazing selection on the house shelves. The outdoor space allows for great entertaining. A stay in this home is more like a visit to a friend's house - fully decorated and interesting. Communicating with Holly was easy and quick.
5.0
We loved our stay at Starboard Cove. Communicating with Holly was easy and she was very accommodating. The house, location and view are beautiful. We spent so much time on the screen porch watching the ground hogs, deer, chipmunks and eagles. We had some rainy days so the finished basement with games and the billiard table was perfect. The house was well stocked. We would definitely stay again!
5.0
Like a museum at home!
So relaxing! The kitchen us my favorite! The art wirk and spaciousness made fir a great rekaxing vaction. 20 min from everything.
4.0
Beautiful Home!
The house is beautiful and is quiet and secluded with fabulous views everywhere you look! Great place to sit and relax. We had 2 teenagers with us who had plenty of room to toss the football around and they loved the basement (they never turned the tv on). They even put down the phones and pulled out Monopoly on a couple of stormy nights (lots of games supplied). It is well stocked and there is a nice little grocery nearby with great people. You are about 20 minutes from Portsmouth and major roads for day trips. There were some issues with appliances and outlets, but the owners contacted us about repairing them. Our only disappointment was the fishing, good for kids to catch little ones, but for serious fishermen, dock not far enough out to cast into channel for blues and stripers.
5.0
We decided to take a family vacation in Me. There were 7 of us and a toddler and we had plenty of room. The house is so interestingly decorated. On day 6 I was still discovering something new. What a wonderful area. It is so close to just about anything you could want to do. We would not hesitate to rent this property again while visiting Me.
5.0
Wow!
The cottage was beautiful! The views were beautiful and it was so peaceful! The cottage was extremely clean, spacious, comfortable and tastefully decorated. It had everything we needed for our stay. It's close to good food, shopping, etc. We would definitely stay again!
5.0
A Wonderful Week by the Water in Maine
What a wonderful house! Our group was made up of people between 7 and 80 years of age and everyone had a great time. The site was enchanting: the river, the landscaping, the sunsets, the hammock! The deck and patio area is a great place to sip a second cup of coffee in the morning or for cocktail hour when everyone gathers for the evening. The pool table served well while the screened porch area was used for everything from a fancy birthday meal to challenging scrabble matches. Our long days were rewarded with exceptionally comfortable beds. The house itself is beautiful with just a touch of whimsy and charming art pieces throughout. We definitely want to return someday!
5.0
Lobster lover
We really enjoyed our stay at Starboard Cove. The house was lovely, the view was beautiful, and it was such a peaceful quiet retreat!
5.0
Serenity
I have vacationed in Maine many times but this was my first stay in Eliot. What a beautiful area for relaxing. The house is spectacular and very comfortable. The views are beautiful from all around the home. We enjoyed many sunrises and sunsets from the dock and the deck. It is also a great area for biking and kayaking to take in the local sights at a slower speed. Portsmouth is a short drive when you want nightlife but we always were glad to come back. We hope to return soon.
5.0
The home we vacationed in for 7 days was fabulous, breathtaking view of the lake and sunsets
The home was exactly as detailed, spacious rooms, comfortable and quiet area, screened in porch was wonderful to have meals in, and watch the sun go down. The home has a nice library of old movies, sit back with popcorn and enjoy. Nice for boating and easy access to all areas, ie, York Zoo, Kittery shops, Wells Antique shops, Wild Willies Hamburgers to die for in York. Great antique shops along Route 1. Kennebunkport- wonderful place to walk around. The caretaker was very pleasant and hospitable. Great house to vacation. Property well groomed. Owners were easy to work with. Plenty of things to do while on vacation here. Had a great time and would come back. Beautiful area, what a great place to come. It was hard to leave.
2.5
As we prepare to leave your special home I carry with me so many wonderful memories and such a sense of peace. I will miss hearing the roosters in the morning and all the other sounds of nature that add to the serenity of this magical place. The tides, the morning and evening skies, and the changing light all make this a truly wondrous setting. Your sense of elegance and whimsy create a feeling of relaxation immediately. Usually it takes several days for me to shift into vacation mode but as soon as I walked into your home it was instantaneous. Every room has its own character with loving attention to detail. Your sense of color and design is a feast for the eyes.
5.0
Everything you need!
This house has everything you need for a wonderful, relaxing stay. The sunsets are indeed breathtaking. The chef in our group was impressed with the extent of supplies in the kitchen and we all enjoyed our meals in the screened-in porch. The only negative about our stay is that we had to leave.
5.0
Spectacular View
We had a great time in Maine and were delighted by your wonderful home and tranquil setting. The home was well equipped and had a very welcoming atmosphere. The scenery was beautiful and the views from the master bedroom spectacular. It was really conducive to sharing time with our family. I couldn't have picked a better setting. The pictures on the website were lovely but the experience of being on the river in a very private setting and lovely accomodations was even better. We especially enjoyed our dinners on the screened in porch. We will definitely recommend your home to our friends and family and hope to get back to Maine for another vacation. Jim and Carol and Family
5.0
10/09 Very warm, and inv...
10/09 Very warm, and invitng house in a tranquil spot on the river. High enough on the river not to get bridge and traffic noise. House is totally set up to just walk in and enjoy.
thx
D&J
5.0
We could not have been mo...
We could not have been more pleased with this
beautiful home. The owners were gracious and
accommodating. The setting was perfect - private,
beautiful, tranquil. The house had everything one
could wish for and was beautifully furnished. We
enjoyed our evenings indoors as much as our days
outdoors. We look forward to returning if the home
is available next summer.
5.0
We stayed in this lovely ...
We stayed in this lovely home in August 2009. It wasn't like a rental; it was like being a guest in someone's treasured home. The owners greated us to show us every detail of the home. We had every thing we needed for cooking. There were so many reading and relazing nooks. And the art, books and movies made the place so enjoyable. Our kids loved all the games, toys, the pool and ping pong table and waterfront with kayaks and canoes. It was truly a vacation!
5.0
We have rented many vacat...
We have rented many vacation homes over the years, and River Cottage is a true exeption. It's a gorgeous home with every comfort you can imagine, secluded in the countryside on the river yet close to several wonderful attractions. And the owners are generous, accoommodating and delightful people. What a find!
5.0
What a beautiful home!! ...
What a beautiful home!! Stayed here the week of 8/1/09. It was a great week. House is very comfortable and has everything you need. The private setting is peaceful and relaxing yet close enough to the beaches and outlets.
5.0
We booked our stay here s...
We booked our stay here sight-unseen
(pictures only) and couldn't have been
more pleased with the property upon
arrival and during our stay. The setting
is tranquil, and the owners have
beautifully and tastefully modernized
and designed the house. It's impossible
not to adjust to a "lazy summer" frame
of mind here.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Eliot?
The average price for a rental in Eliot is £174 per night. This rental is £73 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*!. Enjoy the water!
Is Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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