I spent 2 weeks with family and friends at Spruce Spray Cottage in June 2016. Spruce Head Island is a magical island and the cottage is a unique and exclusive property perched on the Maine coast with waves splashing on the rocks at the foot of the home’s foundation. The location is private and the view of the harbor’s fishing boats and Whitehead Island are the best Maine has to offer. The traditional cottage is beautifully renovated and lovingly filled with a mix of antiques and contemporary furniture. Some details in the cottage that were greatly appreciated were the great comfortable beds, the extra refrigerator in the utility room, the beautiful dining table looking out at the harbor through the large picture windows, and the telescope to view the harbor and look for seals. The pictures on the internet give a very accurate view of the cottage layout but seeing it in person for the first time is really spectacular. My family and I have been coming to Spruce Head Island and the surrounding area for many years and enjoy many of the same activities each year as well as new adventures. Don’t miss McLoon’s, Miller’s, Miranda Café, Beth’s Farm, Port Clyde Kayaks or any of the local lighthouses. Really don’t miss Monhegan Island, Port Clyde, Rockland or Camden or easy day trips to Belfast or Booth Bay Harbor. Whether you spend your days exploring the area or sitting on the deck in the Adirondack chairs watching the activities in the harbor you can absolutely not go wrong spending your vacation at Spruce Spray. I can’t wait to get back there in 2017.

We have rented 6 different cottages on Spruce Head Island over the past years. Spruce Spray is by far our favorite and we will be renting it again next year and hopefully for many years to come. The cottage is right on the cove -- there is nothing that compares to sitting on the deck virtually right over the water with a cup of coffee watching lobster boats go out in the morning or the sun setting behind the neighboring islands in the evenings. The view is the best we've seen on Spruce Head. The cottage itself is perfect -- beautifully and comfortably decorated, combining cozy spaces with enough room to spread out. The reading nook is delightful. The back deck by the waterfall and koi pond off the bedroom is a fabulous secret garden. Lots to do, see, and visit in the local area -- art galleries, wonderful restaurants and general stores, intriguing (non-touristy) villages, great hikes, kayaking, beaches and lighthouses. Spruce Spray is Maine at its finest and lives up to the state's motto: the way life should be.

If you dream about falling asleep to the sound of waves gently breaking onshore, or if you would like to relax on a sunny deck and watch the local lobstermen come and deliver their lobsters to the local distributer each afternoon, then Spruce Spray Cottage is for you! Set right on the shoreline of a cove in Spruce Head, Maine, Spruce Spray Cottage has everything you might want in a vacation rental. The property is well maintained and well stocked with essentials such as a propane grill, two refrigerators, a fireplace, a big screen LCD TV, cable and internet service, a marvelous day bed overlooking the ocean and three beautiful bedrooms. Bicycling local roads to either Owls Head or to Port Clyde are true adventures well worth the effort! I highly recommend you consider Spruce Spray Cottage for your next vacation rental!