A spacious historic home with plenty of beds, space to gather, and memories to make. The sunlit, large, homey kitchen has three ovens, a giant island, and all of the cooking gadgets you could hope for! Plenty of space to spread out on the first floor, including a game room for rainy days. Walkable neighborhood by the Penobscot River with nature trails across the street. There are four bedrooms on the second floor. The large yard has a nice fire pit and lawn games.
• The space
Historic charm meets modern convenience. Many original details with upgraded systems. A kitchen with nearly every tool you can imagine and a large island. Our pantry is stocked with all the dry goods you might need for cooking. We have glassware, china, tableware, and silverware, along with a large variety of serving platters, dishes, and bowls. The formal dining room is a great place for dinners, with a historic table that seats 10 or more. The dining room and formal living room with original fireplace are separated by a set of gorgeous pocket doors, giving you a large open indoor space.
There is one bathroom with a full bath, and one half bath (two bathrooms total). The hot water is on-demand so you will never run out! Five separate sleeping areas on the first and second floors can accommodate up to 11.
The large yard has a fire pit with plenty of outdoor furniture to socialize outside. We also have a lobster cooker and grill for all your BBQ needs. Quiet hours in our village are from 10 PM to 7 AM.
Please note - while we and many of our guests appreciate the historic charm of the house, if you prefer perfectly modern things, straight walls, and everything to be perfect, we recommend that you stay in a hotel. This home is not without its quirks because it’s over 200 years old. It's also a lived-in family home, so you will find family pictures and personal belongings in some of the rooms. You may even come across a spare Lego or two (no matter how hard we try, we can't seem to ever get all the little buggers; apparently, they multiply on their own).
Features and amenities
• Garden view
• River View
• Air Conditioning
• Kitchen
• Patio
• Grill/BBQ
• Fire place
Parking
• Free Parking on premises
Things to know
• If you are coming here, a car is a must.
• Early check-in or late check-out may be available for a fee of $100.
• Pet(s) live on property:
◘ Very sweet 20 lb Dachshund /Rat Terrier mix. Does not bark (not sure how, but we won the awesome small dog lottery!) She won't be in your space, but you might see her or encounter her out in the yard.
House rules
• Please do not smoke in the building - this includes vaping, e-cigarettes, marijuana, hookahs, anything that requires ignition and results in smoke/water vapor being exhaled.
• Please be aware the location, including the cross street, and code to get in, are provided within the listing.
• Pets allowed
• Quiet hours: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Local attractions
- In Town
• Brackish River Bistro - offering restaurant dining 5 days a week and off-site catering
• Winterport Winery & Penobscot Bay Brewery
• Blueberry Hill, Winterport
• Tea Maineia
• Legacy Farms Disc Golf
• Sonny’s Par 3 and Driving Range
• Souder Station Farm
• Fisher Farm
• Old Winterport Commercial House
• Abbott Park - walking trails, soccer and baseball fields
15 Minutes Away
• Hiking Mt. Waldo (less than 10 minutes away) offers great views to the East and West, depending on which hike you take. On a clear day, you can see Mount Katahdin (the end of the Appalachian Trail) to the west.
• Prospect Store - store with homemade baked goods, honey, souvenirs, and a small convenience store selection
• Fort Knox, with the bridge observatory tower
• Sweet Cheeks Bakery and 24-hour homemade baked goods and sandwiches vending machine! TRULY AMAZING!!!!
• Bucksport Waterfront (shopping, picnicking)
• Edward’s Kitchen - local order-ahead artisan bakery https://edwardskitchen.com/
• Stockton Springs:
◘ Fort Point State Park
◘ Fort Point Light
◘ Sandy Point Beach
• Stockton Harbour Playground (activities for adults & kids, part of Stockton Harbour waterfront development Program.)
• The Hichborn Restaurant (one of the best restaurants in Maine!)
• Stockton Springs Harbor Cruises
Swan Lake State Park (dog friendly)
