Spectacular ocean-view cottage
Cottage in Bristol, ME
2 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cottage rental
NEW FOR 2024: AIR CONDITIONING! The Summer House at Bayberry Cove is located in the historic seaside community of Pemaquid Trail, adjacent to the entrance of beautiful Pemaquid Beach in New Harbor, Maine. With tranquil ocean views, this lovely 2-bedroom, 1-bath year-round cottage is a perfect longer term rental for a single person or couple who doesn’t want to rough-it on their retreat to Maine. This ‘home away from home’ is filled with luxury touches and conveniences such as a stacked washer/dryer, dishwasher, flatscreen TV, Internet, quartz countertops, and hand-hewn hickory floors, all with a nautical theme for that “cottage” feel. Linens and towels are included in your rental, and the beds will be made up for you.
Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened in porch, and watch the sunset from your balcony. The cottage has a fenced, private backyard and charming gardens, perfect for reading a book, writing. Close to all historical sites on the peninsula such as the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and Fort William Henry; and minutes away from a fully-stocked local grocer and several lobster co-ops for your clam bakes and picnics. Absolute perfect location for relaxing, exercising, or daily excursions to many coastal Maine sites, such as Boothbay Harbor, Camden, and Bar Harbor.
During Summer season, the Summer House has a seven (7) night minimum stay. Reservations begin on a Saturday and end on a Saturday.
Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened in porch, and watch the sunset from your balcony. The cottage has a fenced, private backyard and charming gardens, perfect for reading a book, writing. Close to all historical sites on the peninsula such as the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and Fort William Henry; and minutes away from a fully-stocked local grocer and several lobster co-ops for your clam bakes and picnics. Absolute perfect location for relaxing, exercising, or daily excursions to many coastal Maine sites, such as Boothbay Harbor, Camden, and Bar Harbor.
During Summer season, the Summer House has a seven (7) night minimum stay. Reservations begin on a Saturday and end on a Saturday.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Bristol, ME
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Reviews
10.0
This house was clean, comfortable and relaxing with excellent views of the ocean. Thomas and Laurie are great hosts although we never really needed them. I highly recommend this vacation home.
10.0
Beautiful cottage and location. Lovely decor. Everything provided for a comfortable stay. Tom and Laurie were extremely gracious hosts.
10.0
I have always enjoyed this property. So nice that the new house across the street does not block the view of the ocean!
10.0
Thomas and Laurie are kind, gracious and attentive hosts .
The Summer House is spotless, well appointed and in an incredible location.
Pemaquid beach less than 5 minutes away, a perfect and clean beach.
Summer House on the Pemaquid Trail is highly recommended. Couldn't ask for anything better!!!
10.0
Fabulous! Beautiful home, lots to do, great beach combing within walking distance, gorgeous sandy beach less than 5 minutes away. Clean and cozy, very comfortable. Well equipped kitchen.
10.0
This was our fourth time staying at this beautiful cottage. It is our happy place. The cottage is always neat and clean and the view is spectacular. This is why we keep returning. We love the location. We will be returning in 2024.
10.0
Spent another wonderful week at Pemaquid Trail. House was perfect in every way. Would not hesitate to rent this home from Thomas and Laurie again. Great hosts.
10.0
We absolutely loved our week at the Summer House! It is immaculate, spacious, beautifully decorated and perfectly appointed with everything you might need. The water views are beautiful and are accurately depicted in the listing photos. Having access to the bench and Adirondack chairs at the water’s edge was heavenly. There is so much to see in the area, but it is also very relaxing to be at the house and enjoy the views whether sitting inside, on the screened in porch or on the balcony. Thomas and Laurie are wonderful hosts and we enjoyed our conversations with them. We didn’t need to ask for anything since the house had everything we needed. They had so many thoughtful touches: different types of coffee makers, extra blankets, sightseeing tips, a collection of novels, apple tv which was great so we could rent a movie on a rainy day, an electronic lock (with access code we requested) so we didn’t have to deal with keys.. We would love to rent here again!
(The only thing we wish we would have known before arrival is that the owners are in the process of building a new house across the street. During our week’s stay, workers were there almost every day - into the early evening. The new building does not impact the views as depicted, and we still had access to the bench & chairs at the waters edge. Again, we would definitely rent again-even with the construction taking place!)
10.0
The summer house has it all. Very comfortable and very clean home, you just dropped your bags and the vacation started. Everything you needed, and things you didn't know you needed, was in this rental. House is near beach on a long dead end st with beautiful water views and sounds. Lovely bench and chairs set out across from house to watch the water, boats and beautiful sunsets. Walkers, biking and joggers will love the location. Decide if you want to go out or stay in ...either way you win. Short drive up to the lighthouse and Reillys shop. Hosts were available nearby if needed.
10.0
Wonderful
10.0
Lovely location with views directly to water and water access across neighborhood road with little traffic. Quality linens,comfortable mattresses and furniture, modern appliances. Many personal touches for a homey feel. Well priced for area. Good location for walkers; quick access to large, clean, white sand beach. New Harbor is one of our favorite areas with good hiking, eating, and shopping options nearby.
10.0
We enjoyed staying in Pemaquid. There are plenty of walks in the conservation areas and its a short hop into Damariscotta or Boothbay.
Thomas and Laurie have a beautiful rental in a terrific location. the water is directly accross the road with a seating area for water watching. Their cottage was very clean and comfortable. We found everything we needed. The Kitchen was well equipped. This would be easy to stay in for an extended period of time.
Thomas and Laurie were responsive to our requests and available during our stay. This is easily one of the nicest VRBO stays we have had.
10.0
We loved our stay here. It was an uncrowded and very scenic part of Maine. The house was clean and met the needs for the two of us.
10.0
Great spot across from the ocean. Thomas and Laurie were wonderful hosts.
10.0
Beautiful place
This cottage is in a beautiful setting and everything needed was provided. The hosts were very helpful and responded quickly to any questions or problems.
10.0
Excellent as always
No letdown in perfection. We have rented for several years and it is better each year. Laurie and Thomas are gracious hosts and everything In the cottage was clean and ready to go
3.0
The view WAS great, but access to the water was at our own risk, as stated orally by the owner as well as being included in the information sheets in the cottage itself. That view, by the way, will be greatly reduced after a house in progress across the street is completed next spring/summer. The space in the house itself was bright, roomy, and accommodating, with a lovely screened porch. Reading and just sitting out there was a pleasure. The "occasional slight odor of sulphur" from the water was neither occasional nor slight; both were unpleasant constants. We're very glad we enquired about the well water in advance and chose to bring our own water. We would not have enjoyed or wanted to drink the smelly water, safe as it was claimed to be (and I have no reason to doubt this). Walking was lovely, with varied walks to take. And finally, having to take our garbage to the transfer station as we left town was certainly doable, but totally unexpected and required care in packing the car for travel. We also had to ask in the office to determine where to put our garbage, because other containers for glass, plastic, etc. were clearly marked. We would have appreciated having had that information provided in advance, which would have been considerate of the owners.
10.0
Beautiful
The property was immaculate and beautiful. Unfortunately due to a medical emergency we had to leave early.
I would book again for next year.
10.0
Beautiful cottage
The cottage is wonderful! Absolutely loved it! The location is great, alot to do and see. I highly recommend a stay!
10.0
Great location for exploring Mid-Coast Maine
This was our first time visiting this part of Maine and the Summer House at Bayberry Cove in New Harbor turned out to be a perfect place to stay. The cottage is updated and nicely decorated. It had everything we needed. Thomas was most welcoming and gave us some great tips about local eating places and things to do. We found we were very well situated for exploring the beauty of the area. Whether you like to be out in nature, see the coast and lighthouses, explore picturesque towns or just relax, staying at this cottage makes all that possible.
10.0
New Harbor - Pemoquid Beach, Maine
Beautiful property and excellent home owners. Home is a year-round home and not a cottage. Immaculate with everything you need to enjoy a peaceful vacation. We rented this lovely home last summer and it was our go-to rental this summer and anticipate it will be for the foreseeable future. Perfect location on a dead-end road and walking distance to Pemoquid Beach. Short drive to the Pemoquid Lighthouse Park and so many other beautiful sites. Highly recommend the Handy Boat Ferry in New Harbor 5 minutes away to visit Monhegan Island where you can hike over 4 miles of trails. One of the more peaceful and stress free vacations you will enjoy!
10.0
Perfect for us!
This cottage was perfect for our week in Pemaquid. Very clean, everything we needed and view is much better than advertised! Thank you to Tom and Laurie!
10.0
Beautiful mid-coast haven!
This was my second time renting The Summerhouse, but this time with friends. They enjoyed the experience too! Such a great location for taking day trips, and for anyone who walks, runs, or bikes. So nice to rent from people with such high standards.
10.0
Thomas and Laurie were amazing hosts who provided the perfect home for our get away !
Beautiful venue with very responsive hosts who made it clear that they wanted us to feel at home. Morning coffee on the screened in porch with views of the ocean…..priceless!
10.0
another excellent stay
This property and its owners are consistenly the best. House was immaculate, as where the grounds. Owners take great pride in keeping the property updated and in great repair. Not much more to say other than our stay was excellent and the property perfect.
10.0
My happy place
Can’t wait to return to my happy place
10.0
Another great stay!
This was our second stay and we had another fabulous time! Thomas and Laurie are absolutely wonderful hosts! Each time we have stayed they have given us more recommendations for beautiful, off-the-beaten-path places to explore. They are nearby and so helpful with anything you might need. We have grown to love the area. It is the epitome of peace, quiet and tranquility. The cottage is incredibly comfortable, well-stocked, impeccably clean, and immaculate. Its location directly across the street from the ocean offers great views. The private oceanfront access and Adirondack chairs are the perfect place to relax, read a book, or enjoy a glass of wine…just steps from the cottage. We look forward to returning next year. This place is pure magic! Thank you Thomas & Laurie!
10.0
An Wonderful Oasis
We loved everything about this cottage! First off, the view is much more impressive than in the photos, a large picture window in the living room allows you to watch the waves crash, the lobster boats putter about, and the crystal blue main skies change color. The place was so clean and felt both cozy and spacious, we loved open concept kitchen+dining+living area especially. Tom was warm and welcoming and explained all we need to know, and since he lived up the road was always available should we need him but gave us complete privacy. We spent many an evening taking a walk along the quiet road
10.0
Cozy Hideaway
Great house on quiet street (dead end). Open floor plan made it feel spacious and lots of windows gave great views of bay and sunsets! Screened in porch and open front balcony were great for morning coffee/ afternoon tea. Lots of quaint shops in nearby Damriscota. Close to parks, forts, lighthouses and rocky beaches to explore. Got to see a lobster boat pull in his catch right in front of the cottage!... Loved it!
Only downfall is limited space for parking, but our small car worked out fine. Must be able to do stairs to enter cottage. We would stay again.
10.0
Winter stay
The house was beautiful and cozy, all the pictures are accurate. The view is amazing and it is located within a half hour to hour drive of many hiking points of interest and coastal points. The hosts were very communicative and helpful and accessible over the phone. My only suggestion would be if you like to cook to bring your own knife set, it was very difficult to cook with what was provided. Other than that minor thing everything else in the house was adequate for whatever your needs are: comfy couches, spacious kitchen, balcony, TV, internet, etc.
10.0
A Gem by the sea ...
This is simply the best, there is not much more to say! Go and have a wonderful time there, as I did. I will for certain return there myself. You will hardly find a lovelier cottage and nicer hosts as they are.
10.0
!!! SIMPLY LOVELY !!!
there is not much more to say it's lovely in every aspect and that comes from a spoiled and critical person meaning a real compliment : )
Don't waste your time reading my review just go an book it you will never ever regret it. The hosts are a premium on top of their cute cottage. Hurry to make sure you can spend a few days there.
5.0
there is not much more to say it's lovely in every aspect and that comes from a spoiled and critical person meaning a real compliment : )Don't waste your time reading my review just go an book it you will never ever regret it. The hosts are a premium on top of their cute cottage. Hurry to make sure you can spend a few days there.
10.0
A Comfortable Coastal Cottage
We absolutely loved our stay here. You never know what you will get when you arrive, but this exceeded our expectations. The home is ideally located, stocked with everything we needed and was so comfortable.
The kitchen and porch were our favorite places to hang out but every room was well-appointed and cozy. It was easy for the two of us to work from there - the WiFi was incredibly fast and there were lots of spaces to set up a home office.
We want to return ASAP! It’s a lovely home.
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay here. You never know what you will get when you arrive, but this exceeded our expectations. The home is ideally located, stocked with everything we needed and was so comfortable. The kitchen and porch were our favorite places to hang out but every room was well-appointed and cozy. It was easy for the two of us to work from there - the WiFi was incredibly fast and there were lots of spaces to set up a home office. We want to return ASAP! It’s a lovely home.
10.0
Idyllic Cottage
The Summer House is a lovely cottage in an ideal location. The cottage is attractively furnished and decorated, and it features a beautiful open kitchen, a living/dining room with fabulous views of John’s Bay, and two cozy bedrooms. The screen porch is a restful spot for lounging and listening to the surf, and the hosts have set up Adirondack chairs and a bench for guests’ use directly across the road, next to the water. It’s a wonderful place for sipping your morning coffee or unwinding with a glass of wine at the end of the day as you take in the sunset. Hosts Laurie and Thomas are friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and respond promptly to questions. I can’t imagine a more delightful vacation rental!
10.0
Spectacular! You won't want to leave and you'll vow to return!
Coastal Maine is gorgeous...and so is Bayberry Cottage! The listing and the photos are exact depictions of the cottage and the ocean just a few steps across the street. This is no rustic rental! Every comfort is provided--fully equipped kitchen (even a crock pot!),luxurious hotel quality towels, fine bedding, beach chairs, etc. The cottage welcomes you through the lovely screen porch with wicker furniture and flowers-a perfect place to enjoy the morning sun. Stepping inside to the open-concept kitchen/dining/living area invokes a feeling of peace and calm, with lovely soft colors and loads of natural light poring in from the large windows and sliders to the front deck with ocean views. The recessed lighting throughout creates a lovely ambiance--a very nice touch! The fully equipped kitchen includes a perfectly-sized drawer dishwasher. The large, immaculate bathroom has a large vanity with plenty of space for all your toiletries. Perfect for peaceful slumber, the 2 bedrooms have super comfortable, plush, beds. A very nice touch is the foldable luggage rack in each bedroom (like the ones in hotels). These make reaching into suitcases much easier, at the appropriate height (rather than having them on the floor). Another well thought out amenity is the charging stations in each bedroom. Satellite TV and Netflix (with your subscription) are available on the large TV. But you'll definitely want to spend a lot of time outdoors, exploring Pemaquid Trail and the local area! The yard of the cottage is very private and the Weber gas grill (pristinely clean) is perfect for grilling up summer favorites. Adirondack chairs across just across the street at the ocean are perfect for relaxing while watching the boats going in and out of the harbor. The street with gorgeous ocean views is very popular for walkers, runner, and cyclists. Pemaquid beach, with its pristine white powder sand (almost unheard of on Maine's rocky coastline), is a walk away through trails in the woods or a short drive to the parking area. Pemaquid Trail is a hidden gem, peaceful and quiet. Everyone you pass will greet you and even wave if passing by in a car. There is much to explore in the area and Damriscotta is a short dive away and has everything you may need (grocery stores, shopping, and an adorable Main St. with the original Reny's (Reny's Underground) and shops worth exploring.
10.0
Our stay at the Summer House
We had a lovely and peaceful stay at the Summer House. The beds were comfortable; the view of the ocean was healing ; the house was very clean and quiet. The hosts have thought of every detail to make one's stay perfect. The neighborhood was very nice, with the beach right around the corner. The Summer House is a find that one doesn't want to share.. We will be back! The Smiths
10.0
Fabulous cottage
We had a great week on Pemaquid Trail and loved the rental property. It was a perfect location with a great view of the water from the screened-in porch or the deck. We would definitely come back.
10.0
Great place!
Beautiful small home perfect for our two week stay. Clean quiet convenient allowing us access to our favorite acticities of beach and kayaking. The owners very obviously take pride and great care in providing a quality rental and we would definitely recommend.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Bristol?
The average price for a rental in Bristol is $314 per night. This rental is $27 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spectacular ocean-view cottage. 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 Spectacular ocean-view cottage pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spectacular ocean-view cottage?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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