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Oceanfront Cottage in Belfast Maine on Penobscot Bay
Beachfront cottage for sun and fun
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m
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Explore the area
Belfast, ME
- Place, Perry's Nut House8 min walk
- Place, Belfast Harbor6 min drive
- Place, Belfast City Park9 min drive
- Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Oceanfront Cottage in Belfast Maine on Penobscot Bay
Surfside cottage sits just 100 feet from the high tide mark on the shore of Penobscot Bay in Belfast Maine. This is rare along the Maine coast and allows you to experience both the spectacular views of the ocean, and the sounds of the coast. Relax to the sound of the surf, call of the loons and harbor bell. Watch lobster boats and schooners pass by from your chair overlooking the bay. All ocean facing walls have windows. Plenty to do right at the cottage; spend the day on the beach, bring your kayaks and set out right from the beach, spend time with your kids in the field or sit or read a book on the porch, patio or front room. Watch seals and loons from the cottage. All the convenience of downtown Belfast is 5 minutes away, while at the cottage you will feel perched on the edge of the bay. The view from the cottage is breathtaking and ever changing. The beach is steps way and great for exploring, sitting or swimming (in season). The cottage is also centrally located for day trips; 1 hour 15 minutes to Acadia National Park, 25 minutes to Camden, 40 minutes to Rockland, and 5 minutes to Belfast center.
This adorable coastal cottage was rebuilt in 2010.
This adorable coastal cottage was rebuilt in 2010.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pet allergens may be present
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Belfast
Located in Belfast, this cottage is on the beach. Belfast Harbor and Lincolnville Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Windsor Chairmakers and Main Street. Perry's Nut House and ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
Belfast, ME
What's nearby
- Perry's Nut House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Moose Point State Park - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
- Belfast Harbor - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
- Belfast City Park - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
- Waldo County General Hospital - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 9 min drive
- Belfast Co-op - 7 min drive
- Traci's Diner - 7 min drive
- Nautilus Seafood & Grill - 7 min drive
- Downshift Coffee - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Fran Turner
Hello. I'm Fran Turner. My wife Ellen and I own this cottage. We named it Surfside cottage. The reasons are a. It sits within the 250 ft coastal zone and b. It reminded us of a place called "Surfside Cottages" where we stayed for years in Wellfleet Massachusetts that was our favorite place to vacation - until we discovered Belfast Maine.
Why they chose this property
Ellen and I had been renting this cottage at this location for 15 years and had fallen in love with Belfast and midcoast Maine by then. The cottage was built in the 50s. It was weathered and beaten. Floors were uneven. Decades of paint flaked. We noticed these things more each year. But it was RIGHT on the ocean and minutes from Belfast. This was a Special place. But the cottage had gotten pretty rough. In 2009 the cottage became available for sale. This was an opportunity we had always dreamed of but never thought would happen. On rare occasions in life, circumstances allow something amazing to happen. We decided this was that opportunity for us. We bought the cottage and had it 100% rebuilt in 2010. Our model was of a Nantucket cottage - combined with the cottage that we had always loved on that site. Have stayed in this exact spot for 15 years, we thought a lot about how we enjoyed the cottage, where the best view was, where the sun rose, where the moon rose, how best to put our feet up to read a book while being able to look out over the bay.... We had it built to take advantage of how we enjoy the cottage. All walls ocean facing have windows. We love to open them wide and listen to the sounds of the shore. These are sights and sounds that can only be experienced by being this close to the water. The sound of the surf, harbor bell, call of the loons - they get into your unconscious. We miss them when we leave. They are special.
What makes this property unique
Surfside Cottage is within the 250ft Maine coastal zone. The only reason this is possible is because the cottage was originally built in the 1950s and was re-built on site in 2010. This allows it to be close enough to really experience the sights and sound of the coast. Worried about being to close to the ocean? Don't be. The cottage sits at the top of a 30 ft bluff. It is safe from even the highest tides and most dramatic storms. Seagulls, Kingfishers, Osprey and Bald eagles cruise the coast at eye level (seriously). There is a seal colony in front of the cottage on a group of rocks called the "pumpkin seeds". You may see them at mid tide - curled like smiles to keep their noses and feet out of the water. Watch them from your chair in the front room overlooking the bay.
As the cottage was a vacation rental cottage for 60 years before we bought it, our intent from the start was to continue to share this special place with others and continue to rent it to vacationers. What we didn't expect was how much we would enjoy sharing the cottage with others. People leave stories in our guest book, or e-mail us to tell us how much they enjoyed their stay. People visit for 3rd anniversaries, or 50th. People bring their kids for vacation, or their mothers. Quite a few people visit relatives in the area. People visit from Maine, France, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts or many other places. Some people drive the the top of Cadillac mountain for the raising of the sun. Some bring their friends and knit furiously for a week. Some peoples kids draw pictures of title pool and sail boats in our guest book. Others ask us for a recommendation for a special dinner. We have not met them, but have communicated with everyone. If this sounds like your kind of vacation, it probably is. When you stay with us, you are not renters, you are guests in our house. We are accessible during your stay, but for the most part will leave you to your own adventure. - Fran and Ellen
As the cottage was a vacation rental cottage for 60 years before we bought it, our intent from the start was to continue to share this special place with others and continue to rent it to vacationers. What we didn't expect was how much we would enjoy sharing the cottage with others. People leave stories in our guest book, or e-mail us to tell us how much they enjoyed their stay. People visit for 3rd anniversaries, or 50th. People bring their kids for vacation, or their mothers. Quite a few people visit relatives in the area. People visit from Maine, France, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts or many other places. Some people drive the the top of Cadillac mountain for the raising of the sun. Some bring their friends and knit furiously for a week. Some peoples kids draw pictures of title pool and sail boats in our guest book. Others ask us for a recommendation for a special dinner. We have not met them, but have communicated with everyone. If this sounds like your kind of vacation, it probably is. When you stay with us, you are not renters, you are guests in our house. We are accessible during your stay, but for the most part will leave you to your own adventure. - Fran and Ellen
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