| POPHAM BEACH ESTATE - Town of Phippsburg |
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| LOCATION: At the Bates-Morse Mountain 700-acre Conservation Area in Phippsburg |
This is a rare find in Maine vacation rentals on the 4th best beach in New England (ranked in 2007).
This large, elegant Maine beachfront summer house, one both beautiful and comfortable, is in a remote area an hour and 15 minutes northeast of Portland. This is one of only two houses overlooking the flat, wide, mile long white sand beach; the neighboring house, owned by the same family, can be neither seen nor heard. The house was built in the 1930s and the estate is owned by the descendants of the original owners, retaining the property for themselves and their close friends. The house is nestled above the beach, in the middle of a 700 acre conservation area comprised of trails, wetlands, two tidal rivers, and a peak; from the peak one can see an extensive archipelago of islands, a seemingly endless expanse of ocean and, on a clear day, views of snow covered Mt. Washington. The beach is right in front of the estate, ideal for building sand castles, collecting shells or just wandering, alone or with a friend or family member, into the dawn or on towards the sunset.
The house has the ability to sleep 8 people comfortably, with large glass windows facing south. There are two double bedrooms upstairs, and two double bedrooms downstairs, each with its own bath. There are also two small single bedrooms, one of which has its own bath. Many children have grown up in this house, but it is not suitable for `roughhousing`.
The kitchen has been modernized only with appliances; the rest of the house is as it was in the 1930s. The large living room has a stone fireplace, and there are both a dining room connected to the living room and a separate dining porch. There are covered and open air terraces and porches both upstairs and down. Bookcases in The Study and throughout the house hold an extensive collection of books: classics, ones for children and books specifically on Maine, as well as many puzzles and games.
This is a property where one arrives and is immediately immersed in another time - a time when people came to Maine to vacation and stayed put in one location, enjoying all it had to offer. It is peaceful whether you are inside in front of the fire, reading on the deck in the sun, or reveling in the vast spaces outdoors.
Nearby there are available excellent fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers, meats, fish, cheeses, and wine, as well as classic coastal haunts to explore; a quintessential Maine town, Bath, about 25 minutes away, has an outstanding museum, a classic and beautiful library, and a variety of fine restaurants.
Most of those who come to stay return year after year.
ROOM LAYOUT:
1st Floor- Living Room, Kitchen, Pantry, Laundry, Dining Area, Dining Porch, Library, Two 2-Twin Bedrooms with shared shower stall Bathroom, Terrace
2nd Floor- Queen Master Bedroom with en suite shower stall Bathroom, Twin Bedroom, 2 Twin Bedroom with en suite Tub Bathroom, Twin Bedroom with Shower Stall Bathroom, Study, Roof Deck, Covered Tea Deck
Cleaning Deposit: Not required
Security Deposit: No, the owner of this property does not require a security deposit, however, guests are still financially responsible for non-accidental damages at the property.
PROPERTY SPECIFICS
Dwelling Rating: Economy
Linens & Bath Towels: Yes, one set of bed linens and one bath towel set for each guest are included (beds are made up prior to guest arrival)
Cleaning Included: Yes, the property will be professionally cleaned before and after the rental. Above normal cleaning charges will be billed to guest at $25 per hour
Dishwasher: Yes
Trash Removal : Included with rental
Usable Fireplace: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Internet Access: Yes, via HughesNet Satellite
TV: No
Grill: Propane
Closest Shopping Village: Bath, 9 miles away
Number of Restaurants within 5 Miles: 5
Water Frontage: Yes
Beach Access: Yes , Popham Beach
Dock/Pier Access: No
Additional Amenities: Minimum Standards List
Amenity Exceptions: Please note, this property does not have locks on the doors (in the summer), hair dryers, or music producing devices as we list on our Policies Page
DOGS PERMITTED? Dogs are NOT permitted at this property.
LOCATION MAPS: The maps below show the exact location of the property from a satellite photo taken around 2001. The pin at the center of the map marks the house described in this listing. Use the map tools to zoom in and out around the property to get a better idea of its location in proximity to other map features. As you zoom out, other pins that may become visible mark locations of other properties we list. Clicking on those pins will display those property listing names.
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No Smoking is permitted anywhere on or inside of any of our rental properties. Smokers are not welcomed to occupy our properties.
Occupancy may not exceed what is posted for each home. Maximum occupancy could include infants and children.
Boat Rentals and other amenities offered through On the Water in Maine Inc. are not available at this property.
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