South Bristol, Updated Christmas Cove Cottage
About this cottage rental
Nestled in South Bristol, this charming cottage for $332 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. This South Bristol 19th c. Cape in picturesque Christmas Cove on Rutherford Island has new amenities yet retains its charm as a shipbuilder's home. The home has been remodeled and updated with a large eat-in gourmet kitchen and tastefully decorated with local antiques and artwork. Honed black marble countertops, kitchen island with seating for 5, top brand appliances including KitchenAid and Thermador gas burners, Damariscotta Pottery tile work, and well-stocked kitchen make for a wonderful retreat. New England charm abounds in this well-appointed cottage with top-grade bedding, down pillows and comforters and new mattresses. Outdoor living is equally inviting with a covered front porch, fire pit, and large outdoor screened-in porch. The cottage is surrounded by gardens and lawn with woods on three sides. In addition to the full bathroom and two half bathrooms, there's an outdoor shower with hot/cold water. High-speed internet access is available. Christmas Cove is well known as one of Maine’s prettiest harbors. The destination of many yachtsmen, the island is peaceful and serene. It's easily accessible over a swing bridge from the working harbor village of South Bristol. The Coveside Bar & Restaurant is just down the street and serves lunch and dinner. They also have a lively and fun bar with live music on weekends during the summer months. Access to dingy docks and mooring rentals are available at the Coveside Marina. Not far is South Bristol, a historic working fishing village that offers limited additional dining and grocery shopping options. It is a smallish island with summer homes and year-round residents (maybe 100). In the summer months, there are many families with their children. While the area feels remote and peaceful, in many ways it has all the modern-day comforts. So. Bristol is an active fishing village with commercial lobster and fishing boats plus two small markets and delis. An enjoyable outing is a drive to Pemaquid Point and also the harbor (about 20 -30 minutes drive) for touring of the historic lighthouse and old fort, antique and art stores, and additional seaside restaurants. There's a very nice sandy beach there, as well. It's also close to where you can catch the ferry for a day on Monhegan Island, an absolute must if you have the time. The closest town is Damariscotta. It's about 15-minute drive away with a couple grocery stores, bookstore, restaurants, antique shops, and art galleries and fun shopping. A great stop on the way is Walpole Barn for tasteful house gifts, oysters, and wine. They host fun wine tastings on the weekends. Keywords: Cottage
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of South Bristol, ME
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(11 Reviews)
5.0
Stayed for a week with the family. Great location with a well equipped kitchen. Plenty of space for four + guests.
5.0
I can't say enough about how incredible this part of Maine is and how peaceful this particular place is. If you like the outdoors, come here. All the spots to hike (including one trailhead 200-300 yards from the house) were my personal favorite. So much to do in Maine.
The house was very well stocked and very comfortable. It's your typical old upper east coast house complete with all the charm while at the same time having a modern kitchen, forced air heat, and all the other modern conveniences. The property is also beautifully landscaped.
We did communicate with the owners a couple of times-- very nice people and very responsive to any request.
5.0
Most relaxing stay in many years
I can't say enough about how incredible this part of Maine is and how peaceful this particular place is. If you like the outdoors, come here. All the spots to hike (including one trailhead 200-300 yards from the house) were my personal favorite. So much to do in Maine.
The house was very well stocked and very comfortable. It's your typical old upper east coast house complete with all the charm while at the same time having a modern kitchen, forced air heat, and all the other modern conveniences. The property is also beautifully landscaped.
We did communicate with the owners a couple of times-- very nice people and very responsive to any request.
5.0
As ever a great house in a great location
Our third stay at this location and everything was up to the usual high standards. We can’t complain about anything. We go for the beautiful walks, the quiet and the views. I highly recommend this house.
5.0
I’ve been coming to the area my whole life and have passed by this house a thousand times. I never realized what a great property it is.
5.0
Fantastic
I’ve been coming to the area my whole life and have passed by this house a thousand times. I never realized what a great property it is.
5.0
Lovely older home as the pictures suggest with a superb quiet private location. It is just a short walk to the beautiful Christmas Cove or sit on the front porch and view it comfortably from there.
Nicely equipped kitchen for those who love to cook and a wonderful dining room adjacent to it.
The mature gardens provided another unexpected charm to this property. So nice.
The owners both Melissa and Bart were very nice and attentive.
We hope to be back next year.
Shaun G.
5.0
Christmas Cove
Lovely older home as the pictures suggest with a superb quiet private location. It is just a short walk to the beautiful Christmas Cove or sit on the front porch and view it comfortably from there.
Nicely equipped kitchen for those who love to cook and a wonderful dining room adjacent to it.
The mature gardens provided another unexpected charm to this property. So nice.
The owners both Melissa and Bart were very nice and attentive.
We hope to be back next year.
Shaun G.
5.0
We had a lovely stay at this charming house on Rutherford Island near Christmas Cove. The eat-in kitchen is to die for and we had many happy meals there.
Another favorite spot was the porch, where one could get a glimpse of the bay and a few boats and seabirds.
The owner gave us some excellent suggestions for day trips. We went to Monhegan Island after she was so kind to tell us about that.
We would surely love to stay in this house again. It was very nice.
5.0
Charming house in a beautiful spot
We had a lovely stay at this charming house on Rutherford Island near Christmas Cove. The eat-in kitchen is to die for and we had many happy meals there.
Another favorite spot was the porch, where one could get a glimpse of the bay and a few boats and seabirds.
The owner gave us some excellent suggestions for day trips. We went to Monhegan Island after she was so kind to tell us about that.
We would surely love to stay in this house again. It was very nice.
5.0
We were pleased at all the things provided. Basically, all we needed to bring was food. The view from the front porch was great.
5.0
We loved it except for the stairs which we got used to.
We were pleased at all the things provided. Basically, all we needed to bring was food. The view from the front porch was great.
5.0
This is a lovely Maine cottage with a brilliant kitchen if you like to cook, which is next to a lovely dining room. The porch is ideal and the living room is cozy in the evenings. Christmas cove has been a summer spot for outsiders for nearly 150 years when boat was the only way to get there - the kind of outsiders who liked simplicity. The South Bristol lobster co-op is 5 miles away where you can watch the lobstermen bring in their catch while partaking of it. This is the place if you want peace and quiet.
The four of us felt that we had landed on exactly the place we had meant to find when we decided on Maine this summer!
5.0
Just about perfect Maine vacation cottage snd location
This is a lovely Maine cottage with a brilliant kitchen if you like to cook, which is next to a lovely dining room. The porch is ideal and the living room is cozy in the evenings. Christmas cove has been a summer spot for outsiders for nearly 150 years when boat was the only way to get there - the kind of outsiders who liked simplicity. The South Bristol lobster co-op is 5 miles away where you can watch the lobstermen bring in their catch while partaking of it. This is the place if you want peace and quiet.
The four of us felt that we had landed on exactly the place we had meant to find when we decided on Maine this summer!
5.0
We love the island and the house
This was our second stay at the cottage at Christmas Cove and we weren't disappointed. The location is perfect. The house has everything we needed plus a kitchen I wish I could take home with me. I complained about a few ants after a rainy day and the owner sent someone to deal with them a few hours after I texted her. We were grateful and impressed by the quick response. We hope to stay again next year.
5.0
We love Christmas Cove, and we loved the cottage. Everything was as advertised: beautiful views, lovely rooms, and great working kitchen with everything you'd need. Maybe next year we'll do more than make toast and coffee. The porch is the best room not in the house, I regret that we didn't spend more time lounging. The only problem for some will be the steep and shallow stairs which might be dangerous for older guests. Also, Google maps sent us to the other end of the street. Other than that, the place is perfect and we hope to return next year.
5.0
Great cottage in a great location
We love Christmas Cove, and we loved the cottage. Everything was as advertised: beautiful views, lovely rooms, and great working kitchen with everything you'd need. Maybe next year we'll do more than make toast and coffee. The porch is the best room not in the house, I regret that we didn't spend more time lounging. The only problem for some will be the steep and shallow stairs which might be dangerous for older guests. Also, Google maps sent us to the other end of the street. Other than that, the place is perfect and we hope to return next year.
5.0
The cottage is so charming and well appointed. Beautifully decorated and very well kept. It's off the beaten path, but suitable as a home base for visiting the Midcoast region.
Upon our arrival there were fresh cut flowers on the dining room table to welcome us. We enjoyed cooking many of our meals in the large cook's kitchen. There's a deck off the kitchen where we liked to grill on warm evenings, as well as a large screened in area to dine al fresco.
The front porch was the perfect place to relax and listen to the birds or the foghorn and decompress after a long day of touring. The yard surrounding the house is nice for youngsters to run off some energy. Our son loved his big room with a library of storybooks for bedtime, plus toys and games to play.
The owner is very friendly and provided lots of useful information about the area, and promptly answered all my questions.
We wish we could have stayed longer. It was a great family holiday and we would love to return next year.
5.0
Wonderful week at Christmas Cove Cottage
The cottage is so charming and well appointed. Beautifully decorated and very well kept. It's off the beaten path, but suitable as a home base for visiting the Midcoast region.
Upon our arrival there were fresh cut flowers on the dining room table to welcome us. We enjoyed cooking many of our meals in the large cook's kitchen. There's a deck off the kitchen where we liked to grill on warm evenings, as well as a large screened in area to dine al fresco.
The front porch was the perfect place to relax and listen to the birds or the foghorn and decompress after a long day of touring. The yard surrounding the house is nice for youngsters to run off some energy. Our son loved his big room with a library of storybooks for bedtime, plus toys and games to play.
The owner is very friendly and provided lots of useful information about the area, and promptly answered all my questions.
We wish we could have stayed longer. It was a great family holiday and we would love to return next year.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in South Bristol?
The average price for a rental in South Bristol is $268 per night. This rental is $64 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at South Bristol, Updated Christmas Cove Cottage . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is South Bristol, Updated Christmas Cove Cottage pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at South Bristol, Updated Christmas Cove Cottage ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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