Notes from the host
The Cottage at Ashpoint
ABOUT THE ACCOMODATIONS:
In an ideal location on the Mid Coast of Maine, lies The Cottage @ AshPoint.
This home away from home sits in the seaside neighborhood of Ash Point Road, Harpswell, Maine - - - waiting to welcome Guests - - -
This getaway, once an old Maine camp* from the early 1900’s, was fully renovated in 2014 to what it is now - a fully equipped Bungalow to accommodate Guests - not only in the summer months, but also available for Long Term Winter Rental!
NOTE: As in all old Maine Camps - ceilings are low in the oldest parts of the cottage. Contact owner for more details.
Newly furnished, The Cottage @ AshPoint boasts the amenities of home and then some; It is freshly stocked with an appreciation for creature comforts. The Cottage @ AshPoint offers a kitchen full to the brim with supplies to make delicious meals to share in a sundrenched dining area for 4. Just next to the dining room is a comfortable seating area with a stone gas fireplace to warm your bones on chilly nights (Seasonal Only), a den area with a flat screen TV for gathering, and a full bathroom with washer/dryer which completes the layout of the lower level. Upstairs- there are 2 bedrooms with double beds and an additional full bathroom. This home is finished in warm colors and coastal style - adding to its charm.
Furthermore, The Cottage @ AshPoint has a fully fenced backyard and is dog friendly! The benefit of having a fenced in yard makes bringing your furry friend along even more convenient & fun.
Log Tables & Adirondack Chairs are great for relaxing in the Patio Area at the back door and a picnic table sits within the sunny back yard, perfect for when the hankering for Maine Lobster means the freedom of cracking shells outdoors. This sort of privacy also offers a chance to sip morning coffee as though you are a world away.
NOTE: Wireless reception can be spotty in Harpswell. There is a Quasi Land Line for your use as our Guest.
This is a comfortable hideaway which is sure to charm birdwatchers, kayakers, adventurers and dreamers alike and offer the one thing they all seek in common—RELAXATION!
Just a quick walk from The Cottage @ AshPoint - @ the end of Ash Point Road - you will find a public water access point and a public boat ramp - where you will find yourself at the edge of Casco Bay.
Harpswell & The Islands are prized as much for their natural beauty & sense of community as are its creature comforts.
We know you will love your stay here as much as we do.
This gem is certainly the place to rejuvenate your soul!
*As with many Maine Cottages with such history, converted camps can tend to have lower ceilings in some areas.
**Drivers License and/or copy of Passport ID is Required for all Adult Guests at the time of booking. Must be Emailed to the Property Owner.
*** Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed & paid.
ATTRACTIONS:
The advantage of being in the heart of Ash Point means you are ideally located between Erica’s seafood, the Dolphin Marina, The Veggie corner, various galleries and Harpswell Land Trust Trails.
Additionally, if you are looking to explore the other attractions, but stay comfortably close to home, Bailey Island is just a quick drive across the access road (The Mountain Road to the other Harpswell peninsula) and is home of other delicious dining experiences, as well as many historical landmarks - all with long told histories of the Maine Coast.
You will go over the ONLY Crib Stone Bridge in the world to get to Orrs & Bailey Island, see historic Mackerel cove which is a perfect spot to go to watch the fishing world at work, one of Maine’s most prized industries and attractions.
Quaint downtown Brunswick, home of Bowdoin College, is just 20 minutes away. Bowdoin College offers a gem of an art gallery and The Maine State Music Theatre, with a lineup of musicals waiting to inspire you.
Brunswick holds a variety of experiences in the downtown area to include: 2 farmers markets a week on the downtown common, food trucks, concerts, antique shops and eateries.
Plenty of shopping awaits you at Cook's Corner, Topsham Fair Mall, Downtown Brunswick & - of course - the shops in Freeport including the infamous LL Bean's - open 365 days a year/ 24 hours a day.
On the other side of Brunswick, just a stone’s throw away, there is Thomas Point with its sprawling lawns and beaches - a venue that hosts concerts, campsites and attractions that are fun for children and adults alike.
As you travel further along Route 1 and into Bath, there are more attractions to be enjoyed; It is an easy ride to Reid State Park and Fort Popham – great places to enjoy & explore.
If you are looking for even more adventure and beauty, Maine has it in boundless amounts. Perhaps you will want to take day trips to further explore the coast. The Cottage @ AshPoint is centrally located so that you are within a day’s ride from other Maine attractions that line the coast such as Old Orchard Beach, Downtown Portland, Boothbay Harbor or Acadia National Park located in Bar Harbor.
As your day draws to an end – you will look forward to hunkering down to a good meal and a restful sleep at The Cottage @ AshPoint after each day packed full of memories.
With so much to offer- The Cottage @ AshPoint will surely beckon you back year after year.
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Hosted by Patricia Beene
