Cottage in Burnt Coat Harbor | House in Swans Island
4 Bedroom House in Swans Island
This is and OLD Maine house, on a working harbor, just above Kent's Wharf, the oldest lobster pound on the coast. The view includes the eastern and western entrances to Burnt Coat Harbor around Harbor Island, owned for generations by the Forbes family, a fleet of lobster boats, and sailboats that anchor in the evenings. The house has cable tv and wifi, and is filled with books, art and movies (several hundred dvd's and hundreds of vhs sets. The kitchen and pantry have espresso machine, Keurig, drip coffee maker and French press. There are two bicycles at the house and two kayaks. Besides the two upstairs bedrooms (a small deck off the harborside bedroom), there is a large attached structure that was once, during the early to mid twentieth century, a country store. This room is now a catchall ---- studio, shop, reading room, bedroom, Franklin stove, etc. The house is attached to its own harbor frontage by a path to the front and left of the house, under apple, pear and cherry trees. The Island has a fine white sand beach, a fresh water swimming quarry, miles of hiking trails, a beautifully restored lighthouse, and sailing and boating activities. There is one small grocery store, TIMS, which somehow manages to have everything, with a takeout restaurant attached (adjacent field has picnic tables). Once the home of an indigenous Indian tribe the Island was settled by Col. James Swan, a Revolutionary War figure. There is a wonderful school, two fire stations with trained emergency personnel, a day care center and a health center. Several small shops with locally made goods are scattered around the Island, there is a large library with a media center, (always has a full schedule of activities including classes, lectures, kid activities, exhibits, etc.), and don't miss a visit to the Saturn Press next door which ships its handmade cards and other materials worldwide. During summer months there is a community breakfast every Sunday morning, and constant activities --- dances, plays, art walk, and every August the Sweet Chariot Music Festival ( There is a Town Office which houses the Post Office, The Police Office, the Town Fathers and the Town Clerk. You can get more info on the Island through Google.
Cottage in Burnt Coat Harbor is located in Swans Island. Cottage in Burnt Coat Harbor provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Security/Safety, Guest Services, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Security/Safety, Guest Services, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Cottage in Burnt Coat Harbor has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Swans Island has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Swans Island, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Soap
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Bathtub or shower
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2 bathrooms
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Toilet paper
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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4 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Living room
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Fireplace
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Stovetop
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Refrigerator
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Paper towels
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Microwave
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Spices
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Electric kettle
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Toaster
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Near the beach
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Onsite parking
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Car required
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Kayak on site
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Cycling nearby
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Bicycle on site
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Swimming nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Kayaking nearby
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Tennis on site
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Sailing nearby
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Video library
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Arcade/game room
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Music library
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Video games
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Books
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Stereo
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DVD player
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Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)
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Spanish
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French
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English
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On the waterfront
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In a rural location
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Near the ocean
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Desk
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Computer monitor
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Printer
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Children's games
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Phone
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Iron/ironing board
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Housekeeping (on request)
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Free WiFi
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Balcony
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Barbecue grill
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Garden
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Firepit
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Outdoor furniture
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No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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