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Charming Waterfront Maine Cottage with Treetop View!

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Orrs Island cottage rental
  • Orrs Island cottage rental
    Side view of house
    Front Porch
    View of sunset from porch
    Living Room
    Renovated Kitchen
  • Orrs Island cottage rental - Down by the water (taken from water)
    Dining Room
    House from the water
    Ready to row back to the house!
 
Orrs Island cottage rental
Side view of house

Side view of house

Front Porch

Front Porch

View of sunset from porch

View of sunset from porch

Living Room

Living Room

Renovated Kitchen

Renovated Kitchen

Down by the water (taken from water)

Down by the water (taken from water)

Dining Room

Dining Room

House from the water

House from the water

Ready to row back to the house!

Ready to row back to the house!

  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps14
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Orrs Island vacation cottage rental
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8 - 14

This family house, 'Treetops' sits on a hill above the water. With a large wrap-around porch, it is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails on a Summer evening and watch the sun set over Mount Washington, NH and Harpswell Sound.

House offers protected platform in Beal's Cove, part of Harpswell Sound, giving guests a perfect place to launch canoes, kayaks, or boats, to swim or to spend the afternoon skipping rocks. The house was built in the early 1900's, but newly renovated kitchen and bathrooms offer modern day comforts to complement the old Maine charm. Rooms include a den/study, living room, separate dining room, and the new spacious eat-in kitchen - all with great water views! Also, the house offers plenty of sleeping space (see above). Working fireplace in living room and gas fireplace in kitchen take the nip out of potentially chilly mornings or evenings. Family photos and details throughout.

Also offers abundant land for outdoor games & shared tennis court.

PBuy some lobsters from the local lobstermen and cook up a meal that you will never forget. Take an afternoon nap in the hammock and feel all your stress melt away. Don't be surprised if you don't want to leave the house all week! Plenty of sleeping space, makes it perfect for a family reunion or get-together with friends. There are four bedrooms, 1 with queen bed, 1 with full bed, 2 with 2 twin beds. Plus 1 bunk room with 6 bunks - perfect for kids of all ages. Pillows and blankets included, linens and towels are not. Food/grocery and sundries stores are easily accessible.

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About Angie Arndt

We are the third, forth and fifth generation of family that has been in this house. The house has a long family history.

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Orrs Island cottage rental
Side view of house

Side view of house

Front Porch

Front Porch

View of sunset from porch

View of sunset from porch

Living Room

Living Room

Renovated Kitchen

Renovated Kitchen

Down by the water (taken from water)

Down by the water (taken from water)

Dining Room

Dining Room

House from the water

House from the water

Ready to row back to the house!

Ready to row back to the house!

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Car: recommended

Private water access makes it a perfect place to: swim, sail, kayak, canoe, fish. House also has access to a shared tennis court and large yard. Orr's and surrounding islands offer plenty of other activities. Tons of great hiking is accessible; the Harpswell Land Trust and Bowdoin Land Trust are all within a few minutes drive.

Lots of opportunities to take a boat or ferry ride or rent some kayaks for sea kayaking. Shopping on the islands, includes antiques, candy shops, and gift stores. Also, just a 30 minute drive from shopper's heaven - the outlets in Freeport. Eat your heart out at the local restaurants, including the famous Cook's Lobsterhouse which has a view of the last standing cribstone bridge!

Short drive from Brunswick: offering golf, Bowdoin College, music theater and more great stores and restaurants. About a 45 minute drive from the city of Portland where you can visit the Old Port, more restaurants, shops, museums, theater and micro-breweries.

Other Activities: Hiking, Shopping

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Orrs Island, Maine

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 7.0%
Cleaning $100

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • $1000 - $2300 per week
  • 50% Paid to reserve, 50% due 60 days in advance

    Deposit and payment are non-refundable unless we find another guest to take your place. If full payment is not received within 50 days, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation. Possible damage deposit may be taken.
  • $1000 - $2200 per week
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Orrs Island, Maine

Property Type:
  • cottage
Location Type:
  • Rural
  • Waterfront
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Family
General:
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Stove
  • Parking
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Internet
  • Telephone
  • Sofa Bed
  • Washing Machine
Kitchen:
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Grill
Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom - toilet , shower
    Bathroom - outdoor shower
Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
  • Bedroom - 1 queen
    Bedroom - 1 queen
    Bedroom - 2 twin/ single
    Bedroom - 2 twin/ single
    Bedroom - 6 twin/ single
  • 1 room with one double bed, 1 room with one king/queen and 2 rooms with 2 twins, 1 room with 6 bunk beds
Entertainment:
  • Stereo
  • CD Player
  • Radio
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Tennis Court
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • 6 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
Attractions:
  • bay/sound
  • cinemas
  • restaurants
  • autumn foliage
  • live theater
  • forests
  • botanical garden
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • scenic drives
  • outlet shopping
  • antiquing
  • walking
  • photography
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • sailing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • golf
  • hiking
  • tennis
  • swimming
  • fishing
Notes: Shared tennis court; outdoor shower (in addition to two new full bathrooms); large mowed yard; dock; hammock; fully renovated kitchen, lobster pots; NO linens/towels.
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Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Orrs Island, Maine

Charming Waterfront Maine Cottage with Treetop View!
average rating of 4.8 based on 8 reviews
business
Charming Waterfront Maine Cottage with Treetop View!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119970
Orrs Island Portland and Casco Bay Area
Saratoga Springs, NY
5

Guestbook Comment

We just returned from a wonderful, relaxing, idyllic time at Treetops. The home is rich with history, much bigger than the photos depict, and our only...
5 of 5
Submitted: July 16, 2007 Stayed: July 2007
We just returned from a wonderful, relaxing, idyllic time at Treetops. The home is rich with history, much bigger than the photos depict, and our only complaint was that we could not stay longer. It was immaculate when we arrived and had everything we needed - We hope to return again next year! Thank you so much.
Helpful votes: 7/8
business
Charming Waterfront Maine Cottage with Treetop View!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119970
Orrs Island Portland and Casco Bay Area
Beacon, NY, USA
5

The Most Beautiful Place on Earth

5 of 5
Submitted: October 11, 2010 Stayed: July 2010
There is absolutely nothing like swimming/rowing around in your own secluded cove. We were there at sunrise, sunset, and all the times in between. We even swam in the moonlight!

The pictures definitely don't do this place justice. It is warm and clean and cozy, with photographs of the Arndt family from many generations!

The perfect family getaway. I wish I could live there year round!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you, Amie! I am happy to hear that you had such a wonderful stay!
Helpful votes: 4/4
business
Charming Waterfront Maine Cottage with Treetop View!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119970
Orrs Island Portland and Casco Bay Area
Norwalk, CT
4

Perfect Property for Family Reunion

4 of 5
Submitted: August 3, 2009 Stayed: July 2009
We held a long time coming, family reunion at Tree Tops. The property was perfect for the large group and for a lobster bake on a beautiful evening with the sunset blazing to top off the evening. The house was a typical Maine vacation house in that it was something right out of a book. However, the water quality in the house was very poor. There was a very high content of iron and sulphur. The sulphur gave a very unpleasant odor and the iron left stains on our clothes and towels. There needs to be a water treatment for the house. We would love to stay again but only if the water problem is rectified. I would recommend this property if the water was treated.
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: We actually put in a brand new water filtration system before the summer began this past year. Unfortunately, it has not turned out to be what we expected and we have been tirelessly working with the water filtration system to rectify the problem. Basically the unprecedented amount of rain has not helped. We are currently looking at other alternatives such as adding further softeners or even converting the system to a light industrial system. As the family often uses the house, we know that this is a problem and have been doing everything we can to fix the situation.
Helpful votes: 9/15
business
Charming Waterfront Maine Cottage with Treetop View!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119970
Orrs Island Portland and Casco Bay Area
Medford MA
5

Perfect for big family fun

5 of 5
Submitted: September 5, 2008 Stayed: August 2008
We are two families of four plus several friends passing through. The house and surroundings were an ideal base for a relaxing and invigorating vacation. Plenty of rooms for folks to spread out as needed, the porch is fantastic, good yard for play and water access, and fully functional kitchen and grill for large meals. Clay court tennis on site was a huge and unexpected hit with our 10-12 yr old kids!

Orr's Island offers great kayaking, fascinating coastline (esp. Giant Stairs on nearby Bailey Island), and easy access to town amenities just 20 min away in Brunswick (groceries, auto repair, and rainy day escapes).

The owners were very helpful and pleasant to work with.

We would definitely like to return.
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 9/9
business
Charming Waterfront Maine Cottage with Treetop View!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119970
Orrs Island Portland and Casco Bay Area
Annapolis, MD
5

Guestbook Comment

Our family, including the dog, had the most wonderful time at your home. You all couldn't have been nicer or easier to work with. The house was...
5 of 5
Submitted: August 22, 2005 Stayed: August 2005
Our family, including the dog, had the most wonderful time at your home. You all couldn't have been nicer or easier to work with. The house was perfect and the views were beautiful. We dug for clams, ate tons of lobster, enjoyed the row boat, played some tennis and had a blast at the campfire every night!! We explored the hiking trails in the area and loved all of the little helpful hints left behind from previous guests. Exploring the island, fishing and collecting rocks was the highlight for everyone especially the kids. We would recommend your home to anyone who asks!
Helpful votes: 14/14
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