Cozy Oceanfront Cottage-Panoramic Lighthouse View

Where do I begin? What a wonderful place, just as described. We really felt like we were at home, everything was comfortable and we had just what we needed. The view is fantastic. Did I mention the seals?!?!? Yes the seals, they live on the little island directly across from the cottage - they were there everyday and at night sometimes we could hear them softly barking - it was AMAZING!

Meg is such a gracious host - she gives you tons of information - where to shop, where to get the freshest lobster, local sightseeing events.

We look forward to returning to this cozy hide-a-way!

My husband and I love Midcoast Maine and have rented a number of cottages on different islands and tidal rivers...Gull Cottage is our new favorite! We had a short list of needs for our cottage rental this year; it needed to be on the water, pet-friendly and easily accessible and comfortable for my parents. Gull Cottage ticked all of the must-have boxes and so much more.
Here's what we loved:
-the view...just stunning from inside the cottage and out!
-the sound of silence and lobster boats and sweet little birds and seals from Upper Mark island just a few hundred feet away
-this cottage is clean (sigh), private, comfortable and well-appointed. The beds and furniture were much nicer than you'd expect and most of the extra stuff I always bring to camp was already there (heater, fans, puzzles, games, cutting boards, etc)
-we loved the artwork and found it especially cool that most of the paintings were done by Meg's mom
-the beach was close and a short walk for us and the doggies every day
-Meg, the owner, is next door, helpful (if you need help) and friendly
-you can essentially have a master suite. By closing the door, you separate the downstairs bathroom, bedroom and a connecting hallway. This was much appreciated by my parents and, I imagine, anyone who might want a bit more privacy.
-delicious dinners at the nearby Squire Tarbox Inn, long walks at Clough Point preserve with the dogs, kayak rental from Wiscasset Trading Post (they know the cottage and delivered/picked it up), shopping in nearby Wiscasset and Damariscotta, dinner at Solo Bistro in Bath.
Thanks, Meg, for making this lovely spot available to us.

One of our best vacations. First time to Maine we were a little concerned about the weather in Sept. but the days were perfect and the evenings just a little chilly; perfect for the wood fireplace provided in the living room. I especially enjoyed sitting on the deck in the mornings watching the birds and seals on the small island less than 50 yards from the dock. The sunsets were also quite spectacular. My wife enjoyed all the nearby shopping and lighthouses to visit. I could have stayed in the cottage the whole week without leaving. We will definitely return.