Unimaginable Beauty! Frank Benson’s 18 Acre Oceanfront Farmhouse Tennis Estate

TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

About this farm stay rental

This beautiful and enchanting historic center-chimney white clapboard farmhouse was owned by a famous American painter, Frank W. Benson. The main house sleeps 13. The "Honeymoon Cottage", a guest cottage for four people, is available for rent separately for $3500 a week. Wooster Farm has been updated for ADA individuals with a separate downstairs large master bedroom accessible by a wheelchair ramp with a King bed and an ADA-qualified large new bathroom. There is an incredibly well-constructed and enormous post & beam barn above the tennis court which Frank Benson used as his art studio; there he painted his iconic oils of his family. His paint is still on the walls where he cleaned his brushes. There is a long pier and float for boating and swimming and there are two expansive and private beaches on which one can picnic, hunt for sea glass, and enjoy sunsets. Finally, there is my favorite clay tennis court in the world, with views of the ocean and cool breezes. This secluded, charming waterfront property simply takes your breath away. You will want to come back every year, as all of our renters do. From your rooms, watch sailboats and lobster boats cross Penobscot Bay. The 5-BR farmhouse sleeps 13 and the separately rented 2-BR Honeymoon Cottage sleeps 4. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, a deep water granite pier/ramp & float system with 530' waterfront and a boathouse on the thoroughfare, play on a gorgeous clay tennis court with views of the water on both sides, ride bicycles, collect mussels, crabs, wildflowers or wild raspberries, stroll or walk in peaceful serenity with nature, paint, draw or take photos. Or read a book, get away from the world, and remember what you used to do as a child. Children absolutely love this place and feel it is their summer dream home. Please read this cover article on the home from Maine Home & Design April 2013. https://mainehomedesign.com/features/2072-dreamy-days-at-wooster-farm/ Keywords: 1795 farmhouse with guest cottage, ocean pier/ramp & float system, boathouse, beautiful clay tennis court with water views on both sides, post & beam barn used by Frank Benson, famous American painter.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(4 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2019
Staying at Wooster Farm is a dream. Our family all got together to enjoy this scenic large private property on North Haven Island. We ate lobsters, played on the front lawn, boated and relaxed. Absolutely loved it.
5.0
Aug 2019
Blissful natural beauty in North Haven Maine
Blissful natural beauty in North Haven Maine
Staying at Wooster Farm is a dream. Our family all got together to enjoy this scenic large private property on North Haven Island. We ate lobsters, played on the front lawn, boated and relaxed. Absolutely loved it.
5.0
Sep 2016
Fell in love with Benson Farm six years ago and keep going back!
Fell in love with Benson Farm six years ago and keep going back!
We’ve been going to the Benson Farm for the month of August for the past six years – we went on a whim the first year, fell in love with the place and keep going back. Actually, not only did we fall in love but so has our extended family (grandparents, aunts/uncles and cousins) who never miss a chance to come visit us while we are there! You could not ask for a more idyllic corner of the world to relax and enjoy your summer days. The house sits on an expansive property on a small peninsula so you enjoy views of the water from both the East and the West. You wake up in the upstairs bedrooms to the sun rising over the water and you watch the sun set over the Camden Hills on the other side in the evening. We spend most of our time outside – whether playing on the tennis court, jumping into the water off the dock, walking on the beach, biking around the island, playing ping pong or board games in the barn, playing all sorts of sports on the front lawn, or just sitting in the grass or on the porch and enjoying the sun and the beautiful views. Our three children (who are now 13, 11 and 8) love the freedom of being able to bike the three miles to the grocery store and playground/basketball court or the six miles to town to get ice cream or look around the gift shop – it’s a very kid-friendly place. The house is large and there is room for a number of people to stay so it’s a great place for families to get together. We eat, talk, laugh and relax. In fact, from the moment the ferry leaves Rockland to cross over Penobscot Bay to North Haven, you feel the stress melting away. I actually took pictures of various views from the house and put them in my office to try to maintain my North Haven summer zen throughout the year! It’s really a gorgeous spot!
5.0
Jun 2016
In late June, my three generation family of 15 will return to Wooster Farm for a week for the fifth time. The place is idyllic. Views to the west of the Camden Hills and to the east of the Fox Island Thorofare are picturesque. North Haven is a terrific place to get away from it all and live simply surrounded by natural beauty. Days are spent jogging, riding bikes, playing tennis, exploring beaches, and just plain relaxing. Our grandchildren spend many happy hours playing under or in the old apple tree. Evenings we play cards and board games. Our favorite activity is exploring the waters and islands around North Haven. We favor Brimstone Island located about five miles south of Vinal Haven. It's uninhabited and has an amazing shingle beach and a hill with great views of Penobscot Bay. In short, Wooster Farm is a true piece of paradise.
5.0
Jun 2016
You can't beat Wooster Farm
You can't beat Wooster Farm
In late June, my three generation family of 15 will return to Wooster Farm for a week for the fifth time. The place is idyllic. Views to the west of the Camden Hills and to the east of the Fox Island Thorofare are picturesque. North Haven is a terrific place to get away from it all and live simply surrounded by natural beauty. Days are spent jogging, riding bikes, playing tennis, exploring beaches, and just plain relaxing. Our grandchildren spend many happy hours playing under or in the old apple tree. Evenings we play cards and board games. Our favorite activity is exploring the waters and islands around North Haven. We favor Brimstone Island located about five miles south of Vinal Haven. It's uninhabited and has an amazing shingle beach and a hill with great views of Penobscot Bay. In short, Wooster Farm is a true piece of paradise.
5.0
Feb 2016
WOW..... I don't have enough words to describe how beautiful this house is. The property is spectacular the views of the water sensational. It is a piece of paradise. Not to meniton the history and that beautiful barn........My family have many many memories.
5.0
Feb 2016
A GREAT PLACE FOR THE FAMILY
A GREAT PLACE FOR THE FAMILY
WOW..... I don't have enough words to describe how beautiful this house is. The property is spectacular the views of the water sensational. It is a piece of paradise. Not to meniton the history and that beautiful barn........My family have many many memories.

FAQs

How much does this farm stay cost compared to others in North Haven?

The average price for a rental in North Haven is $445 per night. This rental is $921 above the average.

Is parking included with this farm stay?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Unimaginable Beauty! Frank Benson’s 18 Acre Oceanfront Farmhouse Tennis Estate. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this farm stay?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Unimaginable Beauty! Frank Benson’s 18 Acre Oceanfront Farmhouse Tennis Estate. Enjoy the water!

Is Unimaginable Beauty! Frank Benson’s 18 Acre Oceanfront Farmhouse Tennis Estate pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Unimaginable Beauty! Frank Benson’s 18 Acre Oceanfront Farmhouse Tennis Estate?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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