Located at the pointy tip of Southport Island, it’s the kind of place where you throttle back, stand up, peer over the side, and exhale when you reach the other end. Well, thankfully not stuck, but it could easily happen when threading the tight and shallow outlet at the eastern edge of Cape Harbor, beside Cape Newagen. You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.ROCKS TO THE LEFT of us, ledges to the right-here we are, stuck in the middle. Parking notes: Guests are limited to three vehicles, and may park in area between road and the North kitchen entry (left side of duplex viewed from road).No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.The Casino (community house near the bridge), the marina/docks/floats, the beaches, the woodland paths, the car-width dirt road, the playground area, and tennis courts: all are shared by residents, guests, and tenants. This magic little island was developed and established as a summer community in the 1890s, is social if you feel social and private if you do not. This two-story duplex is accessed via a short flight of stairs at the entryway. This cottage shares the following on-site amenities with the unit on the other side of the duplex: a printer, two kayaks and personal floatation devices for all ages/sizes, a limited landline for emergency calls, and a washer/dryer. Wi-Fi, on-site parking for three cars (no other parking available on island), and a Weber charcoal grill.Īlthough this home does not have air-conditioning, it is rarely needed with Southport’s mild coastal temperatures. Take the stairs and a secluded path down to the water's edge. Plenty of seating invites you to kick back and take in the view. An adjacent bathroom has a walk-in shower.Įnjoy quiet mornings on the screened porch. The first-floor office doubles as a bedroom and features a queen Murphy bed and a large workspace with a desktop monitor and French doors - ideal for nighttime privacy or working remote. The upstairs bathroom features a tub/shower combination. The third West-facing bedroom has two XL twin beds (which can be converted to a king bed upon request), a Pack ‘n Play, and under the bed is an extra floor mattress. Each room is detailed with a queen bed, direct balcony access, and vintage dressers. Upstairs, you’ll find two large East-facing bedrooms. Bring your group together around the vintage oak dining room table for memorable vacation mealtimes. The light-filled and fully equipped kitchen provides ocean views to both the East and the West. A TV (with limited service) is also available for entertainment, or peruse a collection of puzzles, games, children’s toys, and many books. The spacious first-floor living room has plenty of comfortable seating and double doors that open to the screened porch if the weather is gray or chilly, you can cozy up to the propane fireplace. Help yourself to a cottage kayak if you want a closer look at marine wildlife or one of the harbor islands. A second-floor ocean-side Juliet balcony is the best place to sip your morning coffee or evening wine. This classic Maine waterfront cottage, updated from ground to sky in 2011, has a view that never quits, and the Adirondack chairs on the rocks at the water’s edge are just 75’ from the screened porch.
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