Vacation Rental Description
Come relax and play at our 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home overlooking peaceful Gott's Cove. Newly restored year round cottage on 1.7 private waterfront acres at the end of a private lane in Five Islands, Georgetown. Our home overlooks Gott's Cove and Sheepscott Bay from a large deck complete with hot tub for star gazing and relaxation. Swim or kayak from our dock at high tide, or go clamming at low tide. Watch the Osprey and Belted Kingfishers as they fly overhead. After your outdoor adventures, you can shower outdoors while enjoying the view of the water.
Our cottage is a short drive to 766 acre Reid State Park, with its beautiful beaches and trails (Park Pass provided) and a short walk to Five Islands Wharf where you can eat your lobster and ice cream while enjoying the working harbor. You may also choose to have lobster delivered from our lobsterman neighbor!
Locally, there are many conserved trails for walking and a fresh water pond to swim in. There is a 5 star restaurant about 10 minutes away and many restaurants in downtown Bath.
Cozy and comfortable with plenty to do year round, we offer 5 bedrooms (Master Bedroom and bath on first floor), full kitchen, which looks out through the 4 season sunroom to scenic Gott's Cove. We have a screened-in porch off the Master BR. The hot tub is outside on the deck off the screen porch. For chilly days, we have a gas fireplace in the living room. The dining room table comfortably seats 8. The first floor also includes a full laundry room (detergent provided).
Out on the deck, we have a table and eight chairs for enjoying your barbeque from the gas grill! The lower level of our home is finished with a game room, (ping pong, foosball, air hockey, and a game table) and a full bath as well. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms and a full bath. There is one room with a queen bed, one with a futon, and two rooms with two twin beds each. No smoking inside or out, and no pets. Unfortunately, owner has severe allergies.
Activities abound, dependent upon your preference. 766 acre Reid State Park is very popular with beach-goers, cyclists, hikers, and nature-lovers. With it's two beaches, (Mile and Half-Mile), many rocks to climb, scenic overlooks and many grills to cook on, hiking trails etc., there is something for everyone. For a quiet nature walk, there is a trail through the woods and onto the rocks overlooking the Sheepscott out to the Atlantic, owned by the Nature Conservancy which renters are welcome to use. There is a small beach there as well. About 15 minutes from historic Bath and the Maine Maritime Museum, 30 minutes from Brunswick and Bowdoin College, 45 min. from Portland Jetport. Boothbay Harbor and Pemaquid Point are easy afternoon trips. In Boothbay, the Maine Botanical Gardens are a "must see" for gardeners and nature lovers.
If this sounds like a place you'll love, we look forward to your questions about the area and our home. Have a great vacation.
