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Livingroom; woodstove (not shown) to the left.

Master Bedroom; 2nd bedroom has twin beds

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Friendship, ME

Samoset Resort Golf Course36 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)36 min drive
Marshall Point Lighthouse51 min drive
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park56 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

My wife and I stayed at Treetops to recover from a larger family vacation. The cabin is lovely and our stay was perfect....

Johanna S.

Aug 14, 2022

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Delightful, Secluded Seaside Cottage at Martin Point

Delightful describes 'Treetops', an architect-designed cottage on Muscongus Bay, sublimely secluded on 60 private acres of magnificent spruce forested shore land. Gorgeous sunsets over the bay and adjacent islands are yours from the deck and every interior room. Tastefully furnished, the airy cottage sleeps four in two cozy bedrooms. Modern bathroom with stall shower and separate tub. Central heating when needed. Relax and watch the lobster boats at work from the spacious lawn, hike on our trails through the Martin Point Wildlife Reserve, a conservation easement surrounding our property, wade along the shore, bike ride on country roads, or sun bathe and swim on Treetops cottage's private beach. A short walk takes you to the community tennis court or to evening entertainment at the Martin Point Community House. Secure on-site launch & storage area for kayaks (kayaks for rent in Friendship village, five minutes away, if you don't have your own, and will be delivered directly to our beach)

Property manager

Bob & Judy Zeitlin

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in or around the premises. .

Minimum stay 1 week (Sat. to Sat.; max stay 2 wks). On departure guests should strip beds and place used sheets and towels in the laundry room.

Dogs must be crated when left alone in the cottage. Unleashed well behaved dogs must be kept in sight of owner when on conservation trails

Important information

You need to know

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses wind and solar energy

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Friendship

Located in Friendship, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site and St. George River, while Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum and General Henry Knox Museum are cultural highlights. Maine State Prison Store and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Friendship, ME

What's nearby

Rockland Harbor Park - 31 min drive
Samoset Resort Golf Course - 36 min drive
Marshall Point Lighthouse - 51 min drive
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 56 min drive
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 57 min drive

Getting around

Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jameson Point Lobster Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Dot's Bakery - ‬42 min drive
‪Gifford's Ice Cream - ‬41 min drive
‪Bremen Basket - ‬30 min drive
‪Lobster Conservancy - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful, Secluded Seaside Cottage at Martin Point pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Delightful, Secluded Seaside Cottage at Martin Point?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful, Secluded Seaside Cottage at Martin Point?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Delightful, Secluded Seaside Cottage at Martin Point located?

Situated in Friendship, this beach cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of Maine State Prison Store, St. George River and Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum. General Henry Knox Museum and Damariscotta Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Johanna S.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing cabin

My wife and I stayed at Treetops to recover from a larger family vacation. The cabin is lovely and our stay was perfect. We spent several days just hanging out on the deck, reading and enjoying the view. We also took a couple of day trips -- to Monhegan Island, the Emergency Vet clinic in Portland, Rockland and the lighthouse on the breakwater, paddleboarding. Aside from being the perfect refuge, the cabin was also centrally located for a large variety of activities. Bob and Judy were welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa P.

26 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanting and Peaceful

Lovely location with view of the water. Wonderfully quiet with plenty of scenic walks/trails from cottage. Cottage has all needed amenities for comfortable stay. Full service grocery/ and farm stand within 20 minutes. Charming seaside decor. Hosts very responsive and friendly. Pet friendly rental. Great base for exploring mid-Maine coast.

Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie F.

8 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

The house itself is nice and clean and had everything you could want. It even had a land line phone that came in handy as we had no cell service. The view of the ocean from the deck was nice but not a clear view as a lot of pine trees are in the way so you really could not sit and boat watch. But the sunsets even with the trees was beyond words. The private beach is a hike through the woods and turned out to be a little to far for my elderly mom. You need to be more adgile than mom was. For people in the age group of 20-40 it would not be a problem. I could see it being an issue for people with kids that need to go to the bathroom a lot as it is a good 10 minutes walk. The location is wonderful. It is private yet a only an hours drive from all the tourist things to do. I took my elderly mom here for her birthday because she grew up in the towns of Friendship and Waldoboro and wanted to see all the places she use to know and this was the perfect place for that. The owner Bob was very helpful and even offered to let us use his row boat for an hour. He could not have been nicer. The only 2 problems I had and they are personal was what ever dryer sheet/laundry soap sent they used I seemed to be allergic to. The smell made me stuff up and gave me a rash. What are the odds right. The other thing was I found the beds to hard again personal. If I was to come back to Friendship I would look into this place again for sure. Bob thanks again for a wonderful stay. Stefanie

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

13 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Friendship

Beautiful location to get a way from it all! Wish the weather had been a little better but made the best of our time at the cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian and Jane O.

15 Oct 2018

Just what we needed

Great cottage. Great location. Great hosts. The pictures do the property justice. The cottage is what we would consider a “classic” up north getaway. Everything was classic from the decor, to the (modern) kitchen, bath and furnishings. We especially loved the isolated location and that it offered us the opportunity to hike the various footpaths that were available. We enjoyed our coffee on the breakfast (front) porch and our wine on the evening (back) porch. We like to prepare our own meals when we travel so we really appreciated the fine kitchen with the excellent kitchenware. And a special shoutout to our host for the use of his air compressor when one of the tires on the car developed a slow leak.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

26 Aug 2018

Wonderful!

Our family had a terrific time. The cottage was perfect. Bob and Judy provided us with everything we could possibly need, no detail was overlooked. I would highly recommend this cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

2 July 2018

Tranquility

I almost hate to review this listing because I want to keep it my secret. This cottage was one of the best I have stayed in. The location was perfect and everyone was so nice. Between relaxing on the beach, hiking the trails and eating lobster on the back deck, it doesn't get any better than that. Thanks so much to the owners for making this a piece of paradise. p.s. make sure you go tot Jameson's restaurant (in Friendship) , best food and prices

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Maria G.

22 Sept 2017

Charming, nice views and well kept cottage.

Bob and Judy were very helpful. I had injured my foot the day before our arrival. The bathroom and bedroom were upstairs, however, I was able to navigate with my disability because the stairs were wide and there was a walk-in shower. Bob stopped by every day to see how we were doing and to offer help. It's a lovely cottage with a deck outside and plenty of reading material. We were unable to walk the trails this time. It's located in a beautiful, secluded part of Friendship.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James E. B.

18 Sept 2017

Great cottage

Great cottage. Lives up to the photo image.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

16 July 2017

An Answer to the South's Oppresive Heat

A delightful place to escape North Carolina's heat and humidity. Couldn't have better hosts than Bob and Judy. The cottage lacks nothing. Sunsets to die for. And for tourist, you'd better have a week or two to see the attractions--all within an hour's drive. Do it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M., Manassas, VA

6 July 2017

Paradise at Mid-Coast Maine

Great visit after a very busy period for the family. Bob and Judy were great hosts and made us feel at home and part of the community. Bob even had the pleasure of waking up at midnight and 4:30 to guide the poor gent who got the honor from United to drive our bags up to Friendship. The "cabin" is amazing! Lacks nothing you might want for your vacation. Pleasantly remote; the only noises I heard was the "treetops" and the throaty sound of a local lobster boat going by unseen in the fog. Best sleep I've gotten in years!! You're not going to drive down the street to PF Changs here and that is the best thing about it....pack some patience and a road warrior mentality to get out and explore all the great options this part of Maine has to offer; avoid Boothbay Harbor. My mistake here: hit Morse's Sauerkraut on day one...not the last day...you won't regret it. Thanks again Bob and Judy and we'll be back again to open your season for you in 2018!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

8 Sept 2011

Perfect Maine Cottage

Thank you for our wonderful stay at Treetops. It was even better than we expected. The cottage was perfect for our family of four and included more than everything needed for our stay. The book of information about the cottage and the area was immensely helpful. We are seasoned visitors to Friendship, but we were pleasantly surprised to find wonderful new places to eat and visit based on your suggestions. The hiking trails on the property are truly magical. Our kids loved making fairy houses and exploring the woods. The beach was the perfect launching spot for our kayak and provided fertile ground for our son's treasure hunting expeditions. We plan to visit again next year!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim R., Wellston, Michigan

15 July 2010

Beautiful Retreat

Me, my wife and my nephew spent a week in Maine at this gorgeous little cottage. It is completely vacation ready with all of the comforts of home. Extremely well maintained and clean. Bob and Judy, have thought of everything. You buy the groceries and you are ready to go. It is a perfect launching point to do day trips. We went to Bangor, Bar Harbor/Acadia Nat'l Park, and Portland while staying there and they were all a comfortable drive. The cottage is well off the beaten path and very peaceful. It was great to go down to the private cottage beach and watch the lobster boats checking their traps. It is truly a hidden gem. I would highly recommend this cottage rental to anyone.

About the host

Hosted by Bob & Judy Zeitlin

Bob is a Professor Emeritus of Mesoamerican Archaeology at Brandeis University. Judy is Professor Emerita of Anthropology/Archaeology at the University of Massachusetts (Boston campus). In Maine, along with his son Jeremy, he also operates a small oyster farm.

Why they chose this property

We originally built Treetops Cottage for our children and family guests as an annex to our nearby Martin Point residence. In recent years we have been renting it on a weekly basis when it is not otherwise occupied. More recently we repurchased the Spruce Woods Lodge, nestled not far away in the midst of a pristine forested conservation area and, after extensive renovations, have also begun to rent it year-round on a limited basis (see listing on Air B&B or VRBO, or contact us directly).