Charming Cottage with fireplace

An affordable getaway within easy walking distance of the ocean and a boat launch on Quahog Bay which is popular for sea kayaking or boating. May be available for long term winter rental October 15-June 1. Beautiful large mowed yard with pond, bridge, and trails into the woods. The deck has a retractable awning for fresh air breakfasts, sunny lunches or evening cocktails with a lovely private view. The cottage has pine paneling throughout, sleeps 6 and is well suited for families including visitors to Bowdoin College, Maine Maritime Museum, historic Bath, Popham Beach, the extensive coastal trails of Harpswell and Midcoast Maine attractions like L.L.Bean and Freeport shops. First floor queen bedroom & bath, upstairs king bedroom and bedroom with two twin beds, dormer ceilings and exposed beams. Full kitchen with all appliances, dishes and utensils, washer/dryer. Outdoor shower, large pond and mowed yard for games. Working fireplace, well maintained furnace, plush carpets and soft furnishings make the cottage cozy and well suited to winter getaways. WiFi AT 100 mbs download throughout the house and on the deck, with work spaces in the study and living room. IDEAS: Want to explore Cundys Harbor? Drive “downtown”!! Holbrooks lobster house is a fabulous place for lunch or dinner on their open deck overhanging the sea. Nice salads, and tons of seafood, and ice cream! BYOB or buy from the charming General store up the hill. Sue Hawks runs a lobster pound if you want to buy live critters to cook at home (pot is on the top shelf of the kitchen closet). She also carries locally made gifts. The Cundys Harbor library is a sweet place offering local programs. Other suggestions: Harpswell Heritage Land Trust has a huge network of trails around town for woodsy or Oceanside hikes. Visit Cooks and Estes Lobster house out on Orr’s and Bailey Island are fun for a meal out in Harpswell. The Vegetable Corner is a local grocer with great deli at the intersection of Mountain Road and Rt. 123. Stop by on your way to the Dolphin Marina for their famous fish chowder with blueberry muffin (ideal sunset spot!) Saturday’s from 8:30-12:30 is Maine’s largest and greatest outdoor Farmers Market at Crystal Spring Farm on Pleasant Street (which is a beautiful route to get to LLBean in Freeport). Craving a long walk on a sandy beach? Reid State Park in Georgetown or Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg are both spectacular. Maine Maritime Museum and a super set of shops on Front street in Bath. Salt Pine Social is a destination spot for dinner.