Situated in Cushing, this attractive house for $479 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. HIGHLIGHTS : • Oceanfront family compound on five private acres; 700’ shorefront • West-facing oceanfront means sunsets over the ocean! • Deepwater dock system (former home to 90’ megayacht) • 5br Main house plus separate 2br guest cottage • Total of 8 bedrooms comprising: . o 3 King Suites with private ensuite bathrooms . o 2 more King Bedrooms share a bathroom . o 2 queen bedrooms in cozy “in law” cottage . o Bunk room with 4 Queen beds total (2 QUEEN SIZE bunk beds) • Hot tub with spectacular view of sunset over the ocean • 2 bedroom “in law” cottage offers separate kitchen and living room • Recreation room includes full high-definition laser projector for gaming/home theater • Super-fast 100mbps cable Internet in both buildings. DEEP DISCOUNTS ON FOUR+ WEEK STAYS: For the past several years, this has been the most sought-after property on the coast of Maine for large families because we can accommodate up to 30 guests. A late-2023 court ruling affecting our subdivision has limited short-term rentals (defined as less than 28 days) to just two weeks per year! Our loss is your gain: We're now offering HUGE discounts on 28+ day stays. 50% off in July/August, 60% off in June/September, and 70% off in the shoulder seasons. We'll ask you to choose dates that align with our other bookings to avoid creating unbookable periods in our calendar, so please enquire with the property manager for booking assistance. SECURITY DEPOSIT: Our policy is that you may EITHER make a fully refundable $1,000 security deposit OR you can spend $99 (non-refundable) to buy damage insurance from VRBO. The choice is yours; and only ONE is required. SATURDAY-TO-SATURDAY POLICY: Like almost all family-oriented vacation rentals on the coast of Maine, this property rents Saturday-to-Saturday only during high season (Memorial Day thru Labor Day), with a 1-week minimum. Bookings of 28 days or longer receive deep discounts. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: ===================== House and separate cottage (both included in rental) share five private acres at the end of a peninsula, with 700’ of west-facing oceanfront! We rent the whole thing as a single family compound (5-br 4-ba Main house with rec room PLUS a 2br-1ba guest cottage). The property also features a deep-water dock (8' water depth at low tide at dockside). There's even a hot tub from which to enjoy the incredible sunsets! You will open your eyes each morning to breathtaking views of Davis Cove and the nearby islands of Muscongus Bay. There's a bald eagle who makes his nest high atop a tree right in front of our guest cottage, and there's a seal (his name is Neal) who is frequently seen just a short distance in front of our floating dock. Do you like lobster? just walk down to the dock and flag down a passing lobster boat to buy lobsters caught minutes earlier, or walk across the street and buy them from the local fishermen. The main house includes 5 King bedrooms with ocean views. Three of these King bedrooms are brand new construction in 2019 and include private en-suite bathrooms. One of them even has a Jacuzzi hot tub/spa! Two more King bedrooms upstairs share a bathroom. The main house offers the larger kitchen and dining area of the two buildings. The kitchen and 3 new King bedroom suites are new construction in 2019. All appliances are brand new. There is even a lobster cooker big enough to cook enough lobster for the entire family at once! The second included building is a cozy 650 sq ft 2-br, 1-ba guest cottage with kitchen/dining area, living room, and massive wrap-around deck, hot tub, and gas grille. The cottage itself sleeps 4, offering a queen bed in each of 2 bedrooms. It’s fully equipped and has everything that you will need to prepare delicious meals, including all new appliances in 2016. The large deck overlooks the ocean and includes a barbecue grill, outside dining area, hot tub and Adirondack chairs. The cottage is one level, and offers excellent accessibility (ground level, no stairs) for families that include people with limited mobility. The larger main building is accessed by stairs and the living spaces are on the 2nd and 3rd floors to enable spectacular ocean views. The cottage has been particularly popular with groups who wanted to give someone in the group their 'own space'. We've seen everyone from the new parents with the screaming newborn to the grandparents to the in-laws "given their own private living space for the sake of everyone's comfort" in the super-accessible cottage, while the rest of the family enjoys the much larger main house about 120 feet from the cottage. The recreation room with full HD digital laser projector for the kids’ gaming gear offers a perfect place to send the kids if you want to reserve some “adult time” on the cottage deck to take in the beautiful sunsets from the hot tub. Tell the kids to bring their xBox or other gaming equipment with HDMI output to hook up to our projector. It's also a home theater system with Netflix. It’s a great place to go ocean kayaking. We can’t provide you with kayaks for liability reasons, but we would be happy to arrange a local rental, and the company we work with will even deliver your kayaks right to the property. We can arrange to have them waiting for you when you arrive. The family compound lies on 5 very private acres of lawn and mature trees for you and your family to enjoy with 700’ of shore frontage, a deep water dock, and a small rocky beach. The private location is perfect for a peaceful, relaxing getaway, but also just a short drive from enjoying everything that Midcoast Maine has to offer, such as Rockland, which features the annual Blues Festival, Lobster Festival, and the Boats, Homes & Harbor Show. There are also Windjammer Days in nearby Boothbay and Camden harbors. You can take the ferry to several of the local islands, including Vinalhaven, Monhegan, and Islesboro, or visit the many lighthouses in and around the area. There are many art galleries and museums, such as the Owls Head Transportation Museum and the Lighthouse Museum. There are many hiking trails for you to enjoy in the area, including two small hiking loops within just a couple miles of this property. You can drive or climb Mt. Battie in Camden for amazing views, shop in the cute and quaint shops in downtown Rockland or Camden and enjoy a multitude of restaurants for your dining pleasure. You may also plan wonderful day trips to Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Camden, Belfast, Boothbay, Damariscotta, Wiscasset and the list goes on. There is a binder of information on all of these things and more, located in the home to help you decide what to do first! Samantha, your property manager, lives in town and is at your disposal 24/7 during your stay. Both buildings have 100mbps Internet. Both living rooms offer a smart television so you can access your Netflix, Hulu or similar account, but please note that due to the location, cable TV is not available. Please note that due to the proximity of the deep water and a rocky coast, children should be supervised for their own safety. Dogs accepted on a case by case basis. OWNER'S SECRET: June, July and August are considered by most people to be THE months to vacation in Maine, but the owner (whose family has owned this property for over 50 years) says his favorite time to visit is September and October. To be clear, we're now talking about autumn in Maine, not summer in Maine. But the sky is clear, the air is dry, it seldom rains, and the hot tub and fireplace more than make up for the possibility of chilly weather. The tourists are all gone, there's no traffic, and the rent is much lower. Food for thought! NOW OPEN THRU THANKSGIVING WEEKEND: Several guests have suggested that the property would make an ideal Thanksgiving getaway for families, so in response to guest requests, we've extended our operating season thru Thanksgiving weekend. EARLY AND LATE SEASON RENTALS: Please note that our floating dock system, which offers a swim ladder and easy access to boating and swimming is seasonal. The floating docks are generally removed in mid-September and then re-installed in mid-May. If you are considering a stay before June 1 or after Labor Day, please be aware there is a possibility that the floating dock system will have been taken out of the water for the season. LEGAL RESTRICTIONS ON USE: This property is offered for private residential use only. At least SOME members of your group must be related by blood or marriage, but guests are welcome as well. We can only rent to one group at a time, and subletting is not allowed. This is not a "Party House". Big families are welcome (including family reunions) but this is not for bachelor parties or other loud functions. Please respect our neighbors when you visit.