Sea Glass - Peaks Island oceanfront cottage with stunning views!

New Listing for this 2024 season!
If you enjoy sunrises over the ocean, the sound of crashing waves and distant buoys, picnics on the rocks by the water’s edge, and an incredible seaside view of sailboats, then you’ll love this 3-bedroom oceanfront cottage!

Sea Glass is an oceanfront cottage that was cleaned, painted (interior) and refurnished in 2023 and sleeps seven people. It’s located directly on the water with no road between the house and the water. There’s a private large grass yard for playing games, seaside sunning, outside dining, or happy hour relaxation, while enjoying the ocean view. It’s situated in Spar Cove on the quiet back shore of the rocky coastline of Peaks Island overlooking Casco Bay.

Main Floor:
- Bedroom 1: The master bedroom is conveniently located on the main floor and has a queen bed.
- Full bathroom: Has a tub and shower adjacent to the master bedroom.
- Two living rooms: Both living rooms have ocean views (see pictures). The larger living room has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the ocean and yard. It also includes a dining table with seating for six.
- Porch: A peaceful enclosed front porch with windows to enjoy the view whether it’s the morning sunrise, the shimmering water, a lightning storm, or a moonlit night.
- Kitchen: There’s a full kitchen with a breakfast area including a smaller round table for four with ocean views while enjoying your morning coffee or breakfast by the sea.

Second Floor:
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed and a twin bed with a stunning ocean view
- Bedroom 3: Two twin beds
- Bathroom with shower.

A little about Peaks Island:
Peaks is special getaway for those who enjoy scenic biking, running, walking, kayaking, beach-combing for shells and sea glass, easy hiking through conservation lands and shoreline, and enjoying beautiful sunrises and sunsets along the coast. It's a 7-minute drive from the cottage to Cairn Beach or 11 minutes to Picnic Point.

You'll find several restaurants on the island, (see details below) most with views of the ocean by day, and breathtaking sunsets in the evening. There's a small grocery store, bike and golf cart rentals, two coffee shops, and more. You’re also a 15-minute ferry ride to Portland with all the dining, shopping, and culture it offers.

Travel:
Casco Bay Lines operates a passenger and car ferry seven days per week between Portland and Peaks Island. You can see current information including rates and schedule listed here https://www.cascobaylines.com/schedules/peaks-island-schedule/. Please note that the ferry is first come first served and does not take reservations. There is parking for two cars at the house. If you are flying, the closest airport is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) which is 4.9 miles from the ferry terminal

Linens & Towels:
NOTE: SHEETS AND TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED. Pillows for seven are provided along with blankets and bedspreads. Sheets and towels can be rented through our cleaning service, and they provide full service (beds made before you arrive and then stripped after you depart). You can contact them directly at Swift Cleaning 207-741-4743 or swiftcleaningme@gmail.com

Amenities:
Wi-Fi, cable TV, washer/dryer, iron & ironing board, 50-inch TV, gas grill, fans, family games, parking for two cars. The kitchen has a gas stove, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, drip and Keurig coffeemakers, toaster, and is stocked for cooking and dining with dinnerware, mugs, glasses, pots/pans utensils, lobster pot, grill tools, and cleaning supplies. etc. The property includes all new fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Restaurants on Peaks Island - all within a ten minute drive:
Island Lobster Company – (restaurant, ocean views)
Jones Landing (restaurant, bar, live music)
The Inn on Peaks Island (restaurant owned by Shipyard Brewery)
The Cockeyed Gull Restaurant – ocean views
Il Leone (outdoor wood-fired pizzeria)
Unruly Girls’ Peaks Cafe (coffee & breakfast )
Baba’s Café (coffee & breakfast)
Milly's Skillet Food Truck
Down Front (ice cream and gift shop)
Forest City Seafood – live lobster caught daily

What's Nearby:
Whaleback Ledge – 3 min drive
Picnic Point – 11 min drive
Cairn Beach – 7 min drive
Richard Boyd Art Gallery - 4 min drive
Fifth Maine Museum - 6 min drive
Battery Steele (US WWII Military Fortification)– 5 min drive

Policies:
No pets
No smoking
No events
No candles (our insurance does not cover this)