One of our signature properties, the Bayberry Cottage is located in the heart of one of Maine's most beautiful areas- Cushing. This exquisite 4 bedroom cape is a beautifully appointed waterfront home with views of the Saint George River and Penobscot Bay from almost every room.

Located conveniently in the Midcoast area, the Bayberry Cottage offers the best opportunity for a vacation retreat. Relax in the stately cottage’s comfortable rooms that are appropriately decorated in antiques with a nautical flair. The wicker screened-in sun porch is a comfortable place for evening cocktails and has a painted compass rose on the floor reminding you of the ever present allure of the sea. Travel outside to the open patio/deck which supports a great perch from which to watch the lobster boats traveling by while enjoying your morning coffee.

A beautiful English garden separates the house from the ocean. The new pier built in 2006 offers a good place to dock a large vessel if needed, or provides a perfect spot for launching some of the kayaks available to rent with the property. As a private dock it is all yours to enjoy!

As you approach the home from the winding dirt road, you can’t help but notice how private the property’s location is. There is ample parking in front of the house, and a garage located off to the left. There is a great staging area for caterers to facilitate their event from.

As you enter the front door of the house, you can turn to the left and enter the comfortable library that has a feeling of the best rooms you have seen in a Pottery Barn catalog. Enjoy the window seat to curl up and read your favorite book, or open it to reveal many games to enjoy with family and friends in the evening.

To the right of the entry is the living room with a wood-fired fireplace. This large gathering area is a great room for socializing, and a TV with a DVD player is available to catch up on the day’s news or to watch a movie on a rainy night.

From the living room, the dining room separates the outside patio/deck and the kitchen. The spacious kitchen is well-stocked with all the tools necessary to prepare a spectacular meal. The owners of this house love to cook, and have gone to great lengths to ensure their guests have the same opportunities to prepare a meal that they enjoy. A laundry room and half bath are accessible off of the kitchen.

Upstairs, the large king-sized master bedroom has beautiful views of the bay. You have to walk through the Master bedroom to get to a fourth bedroom with two twin beds that can be pushed together for a second king sized bed. These two rooms enjoy and share a full bath with stall shower. On the other side of the house upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a queen sized bed and one with a double bed. These two rooms access a full-sized tub/shower bath from the hallway. All the beds in the house are supported by beautiful antique bed frames and very comfortable linens.

THINGS TO DO NEAR PROPERTY: Click HERE to see the Community Walk Map for this property. We share the map with the neighboring rental property (property marked at center of map with our logo).

GOOGLE MAPS: The Google Maps below show the exact location of the property from a satellite photo taken around 2001, and before the pier was built. 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.

BEDROOM LAYOUT:
2nd Floor- Two-Twin bedroom, 2 Queen bedrooms, and a King Bedroom


Cleaning Deposit: Yes, for groups of 7 people or more, there is a refundable cleaning deposit of $200 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
Washer & Dryer: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Linens & Bath Towels: Yes, one set of bed linens and one bath towel set for each guest are included (bed 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
Internet Access: Yes – High Speed
TV: 1 Television with a DVD/VCR and basic cable service
Grill : Propane Gas Grill
Water Source : Well water (okay to drink from tap)
Closest Shopping Village: Thomaston– 8 miles away
Number of Restaurants within 5 Miles: None
Water Frontage: Directly on the Tidal St George River
Beach Access: Rocky
Dock Access: Yes, Pier, Dock (with swim ladder), and Mooring (up to 30 ft boat)
Owner Boats Included?: No, however rental boats can be delivered to the property by Maine Watercraft Rentals Inc. (a company owned separately by the same owners of On the Water in Maine Inc.).



ELITE PROPERTY OFF-SEASON PRICING: In order to make some of our larger or "Elite" properties more attractive to smaller groups in the Off-Season, we've created a Custom Pricing Option. Pricing for rentals that occur in the advertised Off Seasons (9/11/10-6/17-10 & 9/10/11-10/29/11) for this property are based on 4 people. Additional people, up to the maximum allowed for the property, will be charged an additional $150 per person - per week if a rental occurs in these time-periods. Guest must select this option during the reservation process.

* Rates are subject to change without notice. Pricing excludes taxes, additional options or fees.