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Camden cottage rental - Wildflowers in late June in front of the cottage.
Wildflowers in late June in front of the cottage.
  • Camden cottage rental - Wildflowers in late June in front of the cottage.
    Herb garden outside the side porch door.
    Fully equipped kitchen includes spices, flour, baking supplies.
    Books and movie collection. DVD/VCR/ Sat TV
    Main floor living area.
  • Camden cottage rental
    Master bedroom with Queen bed upstairs.
    Upstairs twin in semi-private room
    Camden harbor 10 minutes away.
    Megunticook lake and Maiden's cliff hiking trail 3 miles away.
  • Camden cottage rental - View from Maiden's Cliff trail in Camden Hills State Park
    The village of Camden in the fall
 
Camden cottage rental - Wildflowers in late June in front of the cottage.

Wildflowers in late June in front of the cottage.

Herb garden outside the side porch door.

Herb garden outside the side porch door.

Fully equipped kitchen includes spices, flour, baking supplies.

Fully equipped kitchen includes spices, flour, baking supplies.

Books and movie collection. DVD/VCR/ Sat TV

Books and movie collection. DVD/VCR/ Sat TV

Main floor living area.

Main floor living area.

Master bedroom with Queen bed upstairs.

Master bedroom with Queen bed upstairs.

Upstairs twin in semi-private room

Upstairs twin in semi-private room

Camden harbor 10 minutes away.

Camden harbor 10 minutes away.

Megunticook lake and Maiden's cliff hiking trail 3 miles away.

Megunticook lake and Maiden's cliff hiking trail 3 miles away.

View from Maiden's Cliff trail in Camden Hills State Park

View from Maiden's Cliff trail in Camden Hills State Park

The village of Camden in the fall

The village of Camden in the fall

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Bathroom
 
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Sleeps 4. Master with Queen, Semi-private room with 1 Twin, Roll-Away

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROPERTY IS FULLY BOOKED FOR THE 2013 SEASON

Free Maine State Parks Pass included!

A shingled Maine cottage with old fashioned Andrew Wyeth charm, located at the end of a private road in a state that has been rated the most peaceful in the country and one of the top three states for bicycle touring.

No other houses are visible from the cottage and a 100 acres of woods are right out the back door, but it is not isolated: very friendly neighbors are nearby, if you feel sociable or need a hand. This is a real neighborhood, with a village market a mile away where the locals meet for coffee every morning, farmstands for fresh bread, milk, vegetables and fruit. A local lobsterman whose wife cooks lobsters he caught in the morning to order for you to pick up in the evening is two minutes away. A local winery is five minutes further. Five minutes to the ocean, five minutes to the lake, five minutes to hiking trails and the coastal mountains, ten minutes to Camden.

Activities and Attractions: Hiking, fresh vegetables from a nearby farm, and wine tasting at a vineyard 5 minutes up the road. Minutes to sailing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and more hiking to dramatic mountain-top views. Three golf courses within 20 minutes, two of them with ocean views. Dine at Francine's Bistro in the village of Camden after an afternoon sail across Penobscot Bay, fresh lobster from a fisherman a minute down the road (cooked to order and pick up) or at Lincolnville Beach, or dine at internationally rated Primo's in Rockland after touring local museums and galleries, lighthouses and cobblestone beaches. There is no shortage of fine dining and views on the Maine coast. Back at the cottage at night, loons call from a nearby pond, owls hoot from several hundred acres of woods out the back door. Wild turkeys and deer regard the field as their own and moose and bald eagles make periodic visits. This is the real Maine vacation--all the amenities and stunning beauty the Penobscot Bay area is known for are just ten minutes away, but the serenity and simple beauty of the cottage will make you want to stay all summer.

Amenities: Canoe, paddles, life-jackets. Washer and dryer. Full Kitchen. Herb garden growing outside door. Linens, towels, soap, paper products included. Charcoal grill and picnic table. Books, board games. Basic satellite TV. DVD/VCR. Tons of old movies. For other gear: Kayak rentals, bicycle rentals, guided trips, two-hour sails are all close by. Solid recommendations for where to go and what to see, on and off the beaten track, from a local who knows the area inside-out.

Description: Time to get away from thumb cramps and the constant cellphone chatter? Time to read the latest mystery and watch hummingbirds cruise the wildflowers and go canoeing in the lake and eat lobster next to the shore in the evening? And not pay waterfront rates to do it? This is the place.

This is a modern, private Maine shingled cottage built eight years ago as a year-round house. It's a sweet retreat. The owner is on the property in another cabin not visible from the cottage.

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Christine is a newspaper reporter in Midcoast Maine with a background in natural resources and conservation. She is a registered Maine Master Naturalist and Penobscot Bay Steward and a former forest service ranger and educator.

9 Reviews of Property 360227 in Camden, Maine

Maine Wildflower Cottage: Near ocean, lake, mountains, bicycling, park
average rating of 5.0 based on 9 reviews
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Maine Wildflower Cottage: Near ocean, lake, mountains, bicycling, park
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Camden MidCoast and Penobscot Bay
5

Great getaway spot.

5 of 5
Submitted: November 23, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We had such a wonderful time at the Wildflower Cottage. It is an incredibly beautiful and peaceful setting, yet so convenient to so many interesting and fun activities. Christine is an exceptionally gracious hostess. Not only was she full of advice on places to see and eat (her restaurant recommendations were spot-on), but she went the extra mile to point out scenic biking routes and even made great suggestions of views for me to paint.
Owner's Response: Before they come, I ask my guests what their interests are, so I can either send them information ahead of time or fill them in when they arrive. I grew up in this area and am a newspaper reporter and an outdoorsperson and previously worked as a natural sciences educator -- so I can point guests off the beaten path, if that's what they want.
I pointed Bob to some places that I thought would be inspiring to paint. He started four paintings of the area while he was here and later sent me photographs of the completed work.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Maine Wildflower Cottage: Near ocean, lake, mountains, bicycling, park
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Camden MidCoast and Penobscot Bay
Rochester, New York
5

Camden cottage

5 of 5
Submitted: August 7, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage for a week. Our hostess, Christine was so nice and helpful. There were so many things to do close by. Or when we wanted to just relax the cottage was very private. All I can say is we can't wait to go back, we loved it!!!
Owner's Response: I sent Debbie and Bob information on attractions, like antiquing and hiking, that they were interested in well before they arrived, so they could plan their vacation in advance. Late July through October has so many festivals, art, sailing and other attractions that it is hard to decide whether to go for a two hour sail, hike to a mountain with on ocean view or eat lobster on the dock.
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Maine Wildflower Cottage: Near ocean, lake, mountains, bicycling, park
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Camden MidCoast and Penobscot Bay
5

We L O V E D the Wildflower Cottage

5 of 5
Submitted: August 1, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We absolutely loved staying in this adorable cottage! The cottage itself was more than we could've hoped for - spacious but cozy, bright with lots of windows to let in the nightly breeze, privately tucked away from it all, yet close to the cute towns of Lincolnville and Camden! It was the perfect romantic getaway we had been hoping for. And Christine was so very helpful all along the way as we tried to figure out what there was to do. Oh, and the flowers, flowers everywhere were so beautiful -- and incase you miss the garden outside, they're splashed throughout the cottage in each room bringing that flowery cheer.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Maine Wildflower Cottage: Near ocean, lake, mountains, bicycling, park
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Camden MidCoast and Penobscot Bay
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5

Cottage Among the Flowers

5 of 5
Submitted: July 7, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
This enchanted cottage among the flowers is charming, cozy, private, and comfortable. Gracious host, Christine, knows the area exceptionally well and is so helpful in selecting activities and areas to see from the abundance of possibilities. We had a great time and hope to visit again next year. This cottage will be our top choice again. Leave the ipads at home and look forward to a peaceful, stay in the woodland.
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Maine Wildflower Cottage: Near ocean, lake, mountains, bicycling, park
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Camden MidCoast and Penobscot Bay
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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From the Guest Book...

Submitted: April 15, 2012 Stayed: August 2011
(These guests liked to drive and took a lot of day trips up to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, which is just under two hours, and Downeast to Campobello and Quoddy Head, about 3.5 hours away).
I have never in my life seen such beautiful 360 degree view than that from Cadillac Mountain. It was spectacular.
The cottage was the perfect size for my daughter and I and a great place to come back to at night. Sad to go. Thanks, Christine.
Helpful votes: 5/5
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Maine Wildflower Cottage: Near ocean, lake, mountains, bicycling, park
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Camden MidCoast and Penobscot Bay
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3

From the Guest Book...

Submitted: April 15, 2012 Stayed: July 2011
Our favorite adventure were the Puffin Tour out of New Harbor, swimming in Rockport Harbor, canoeing on the lake, fishing on the Rockland Breakwater, and the Lively Lady boat tour out of Camden Harbor.
We had a really fabulous time. Our 7 year old loved the fishing and swimming. We loved exploring new places and enjoying this wonderful part of the country. Thank you, Christine!
Helpful votes: 3/4
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Maine Wildflower Cottage: Near ocean, lake, mountains, bicycling, park
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Camden MidCoast and Penobscot Bay
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3

From the Guest Book...

Submitted: April 15, 2012 Stayed: August 2011
Our favorite adventures: Taking the canoe on Norton's Pond and into Megunticook Lake, hiking in Camden Hills State Park, fireworks in Camden for Windjammer Days, picking blueberries in the fields and flea markets on the way to the Blue Hill fair. We can't wait to come back next year!
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Maine Wildflower Cottage: Near ocean, lake, mountains, bicycling, park
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Camden MidCoast and Penobscot Bay
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Deb (Downingtown, PA)

Deb (Downingtown, PA)
Submitted: March 29, 2011 Stayed: July 2010
Submitted on my vacationrentals.com site.
Review submitted: July 19, 2010 Date of arrival: July 10, 2010

"What a delightful place this cottage turned out to be! We can't wait to go back - and needless to say, it was very hard to leave! It was close to Camden and the ocean, and yet closer to the best hiking trails ever. Not to mention the beautiful scenic drive along the lake on the way to Camden. After a busy week of exploring the seacoast from Belfast to Boothbay, we finally relaxed all day on Friday in the tranquil peace and quiet of the cottage and its beautiful setting. We were ready to sign on for another week just to stay put and enjoy nature right there. When inside the house with all the windows open - you felt you were in a protected screened-in porch with nature at your fingertips. And the cottage details are so charming - modern conveniences with old-fashioned charm. I came home with lots of ideas to simplify my own living space. The cottage was so inviting and immaculate - and private - I feel I've stumbled upon Maine's best kept secret!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

Owners response: Deb and Jim were ideal renters for this sweet house I designed and built five years ago. They found the closest hiking trail (four minutes away) and went there in the mornings, then took advantage of all that is going on in the Midcoast during the summer, from garden tours to antique shows, then relaxed in the solitude of the cottage in the evening.
Helpful votes: 7/7
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Maine Wildflower Cottage: Near ocean, lake, mountains, bicycling, park
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Camden MidCoast and Penobscot Bay
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
3

Karen from NYC

Submitted: March 29, 2011 Stayed: July 2010
Karen wrote this on my vacationrentals.com site "We brought our six-year-old on her first trip to Maine, and this cottage helped make it a wonderful experience. The cottage struck the perfect balance between sophisticated and comfortable--all the right touches but with a practical, common-sense feel. We were close to our favorite state parks, hiking and birding trails, and shopping/restaurants, but far enough away from other tourists and the bustle to relax in the late afternoons and evenings. Our daughter loved exploring the flowers and reading in the back yard, and she made a place for herself and her stuffed animals in the cozy upstairs alcove/bedroom. Cottage in a Field of Wildflowers is a real gem! "
Helpful votes: 4/4