Olde Post Office Cottage at Pemaquid Point

Welcome to the Coast of Maine! Lovely, Classic efficiency, One Bedroom Cottage Two minute drive to Pemaquid Lighthouse and craggy shore. Boothbay Botanical Garden, Garden Aglow ends December 31,2024. Light exhibition is a forty minute drive. Pemaquid Lighthouse tower has a panoramic view and allows visitors of climb up during the season. Tidy, adorable compact cottage with brand new double bed ( for a good nights rest: linens included) if needed, a sofa couch bed, kitchenette includes new fridge, stove, peculator coffee pot, French press, toaster oven, pots/pans/dishes and utensils. other features includes compact bathroom: shower, sink, toilet, towels, bath mat. Wifi available at cottage: use to make reservations for dinner, Hardy Boat tours, kayak rentals. Keyless, self check in with numbered key pad, website for Bristol Parks which include lighthouse, Pemaquid beach. Kitchen includes counter space, inside cabinets: plates/glasses-pots/pans, bowls, utensils, toaster, toaster oven, coffee maker and French Press, clock. Drop leaf kitchen table folds down and includes four wooden chairs tucked inside table. Real space saver. Living room features a love seat sofa (double pull out),vaulted ceiling, light fixtures, bench and stool. Inside cabinet is stereo connected to wall speakers. Front porch includes cafe table for morning coffee; outdoor seating in two Adirondack chairs in backyard, picnic table, tabletop Weber charcoal grill for cookouts, fire pit for evening campfires. Wood is included. Embrace Maine! cottage is at tip of Pemaquid Penninsula within minutes to attractions: lighthouse, museum, farm stands with fresh veggies, restaurants, antiques, kayaking, beach and fishing. area highlights include majestic views of ocean, spectacular shots of crimson sunsets, rising sun and rising moon, stars at night, catch a glimpse of seals frolicking on rocks. Cute efficiency size cottage (size of cottage12’ x 20’) Cottage is comfy for two people. Fun tiny cottage. Enjoy lobster, clams, Maine Blueberries, at Pemaquid Beach feel the fine sand, smell of the salty ocean and search for shells as you walk. Amenities include: iron, ironing board, hairdryer, Kitchen icludes fridge, toaster, stove, pots/pans, plates/cups, coffee maker., French press. Plus toaster oven to heat up left over dinners. We don’t use a microwave oven. Listen to radio, music or weather reports from the built in stereo and speaker. Front porch overlooks vintage garden, flower boxes and provides a spot to enjoy an early morning cup of hot coffee. Living room includes a pullout couch and gate-leg kitchen table with four chairs, bench used as coffee table. Plenty of comforters for those great sleeping nights. Keep an eye out for deer and her two babies, moose, fox, groundhogs,eagles and ospreys as you explore the Point. Clear nights provide fabulous star watching. Outside seating and picnic table for relaxing. Local grocery store, Reilly's has it all...paper, deli, pizza, meats, milk and bread to name a few. Short walk down a private right of way path, dirt road is perfect viewing of John's Bay and Islands Explore tide pools, swim or fish from the rocks.The days seem to go by too quickly. Follow the scenic Bristol Road almost to the end to find the cottage...a true gem. Hardy Boat Cruises runs seasonally: See Maine by sea and smell the salt air and cool breeze on your face. Puffin Watch, Seal Watch and Sunset Light House Cruise and Great day-trip to Monhegan Island is a must on this visit to the Maine coast. Wear comfortable foot gear. and enjoy lunch or dinner at Shaw's Restaurant on the pier at New Harbor when you return back to shore. On Monhegan Island bring a picnic, back pack in closet for hikers, Hike to cliffs on far side of Island. Artist galleries open by chance in village. Lighthouse Museum interesting and worth poking around to see local lore of the sea. You can buy pizza/drink on Island. In May/September Bird Migration Is TOPS! Bring Binoculars,trail guides provided by Hardy Boat, wear good walking shoes paths only no paved roads....a throw back in time....On a trip during the summer one renter saw whales, porpoises, seals, variety of birds and was especially delighted with trip. Fort William Henry: Fabulous must see spot....for the historian in you of colonial life in Northern New England.Early settlement provided Cod for Europeans in 1600's made this an important British claim. Museum is rich with artifacts and short 15 minute movie of Pemaquid settlement. Fort sports a self guided tour of settlement gives an idea of how daily life was conducted. Monday night Historical Lectures Series, Special events and lantern tours. Pirate Dixie Bull once raided the settlement, hurricane sunk the Angel Gabriel, Native Americans/French traded and fought with British. Archeologists have continually researched artifacts and conducted digs. Take a picnic dinner and bottle of wine to the park.Handicap accessible with picnic benches and panoramic view of Pemaquid Harbor. Order a lunch from Riley's Market at the Deli section or stop in at the Contented Soul for lobster. Pemaquid Beach: Love this cresent shaped beach with fine views of John's Bay and Islands. Relax, walk and collect shells....Fine white sand, excellent for making sand castles or burying your feet. Snack bar is a must In season…. French fries and a cold drink make it heaven. Fall asleep under an umbrella, listening to the waves. Feeling adventurous? Rent a boogie board and ride the waves if the surf is up. Beach-comb for treasures. Hot showers till 5. Special concerts, fireworks, yoga in the mornings . Park is open till sunset. fee to enter. Plenty of parking, beach lovers delight!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Please put trash in barrel out back.Appreciate the kitchen looking as you found it.,Used towels please place in bathroom.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Please feel free to smoke outside.About events:No events allowed.