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Peaceful & Spectacular View from Beach Area

Secluded Sandy Tidal Beach just a few minutes walk away

Large Teak Table with Reclining Teak Chairs

Large Table and Deck leading to road to the Beach

Wrap around Screened in Porch with Rocking Chairs

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

South Bristol, ME

Boothbay Harbor Marina45 min drive
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor46 min drive
Barrett Park48 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)62 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

A charming and comfortable cottage in a fabulous Maine Coastal location. The scenic cove was a peaceful surprise. We had...

Timothy C.

Aug 9, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Inside Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lovely Kings Cove Cottage near Sandy Beach

This charming renovated cottage is in the Kings Cove area of South Bristol. Just a minute’s walk away is the secluded and shared sandy tidal beach perfect for looking for sea glass or launching your kayak/canoe for a day’s adventure. Enjoy the large open deck with propane grill or the table and chairs for dining out or enjoying the quiet outdoors. An outside hot/cold shower is available. When the festivities need to move indoors, head inside the screened-in porch and relax in the wicker furniture and rocking chairs. A working lobster coop is a few minutes away where you can purchase fresh lobsters and clams and have them steamed on site and enjoyed at the cottage. Our spacious living room has a wood fireplace, TV, VCR/DVD player and a queen pull-out sofa. You can easily fit 4 adults and 4 children. Electric heat for the occasional chilly night is available in all rooms. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave oven and washer/dry

Property manager

Heather

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

The main floor is the second floor; windows everywhere...

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Renter must pick up all pet poop and trash.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

PLEASE DO NOT DISPOSE OF LOBSTER SHELLS OR CIGARETTE BUTTS OUTSIDE. USE TRASH BIN WITH SAND FOR CIGARETTES AND TRASH BIN INSIDE FOR LOBSTER SHELLS

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

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

South Bristol

Located in South Bristol, this cottage is near the beach. Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boothbay Golf Course and Dolphin Mini Golf. Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.

South Bristol, ME

What's nearby

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 25 min drive
Carousel Music Theater - 44 min drive
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 45 min drive
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 46 min drive
Barrett Park - 48 min drive

Getting around

Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Footbridge Brewery - ‬45 min drive
‪Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf - ‬21 min drive
‪East Boothbay General Store - ‬48 min drive
‪Mine Oyster - ‬45 min drive
‪Mama D's Mercantile - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Kings Cove Cottage near Sandy Beach pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lovely Kings Cove Cottage near Sandy Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Kings Cove Cottage near Sandy Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Kings Cove Cottage near Sandy Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Fort Point and within 9 miles (15 km) of La Verna Preserve and Pemaquid Craft Co-op. Biscay Pond and Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Timothy C., Takoma Park, MD USA

9 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful Maine Coast Cottage

A charming and comfortable cottage in a fabulous Maine Coastal location. The scenic cove was a peaceful surprise. We had a wonderful stay and plan to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marianne C.

22 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful, comfortable old cottage near cove

This is a classic old Maine cottage, with wonderful screen porches and comfortable, somewhat rustic living room and kitchen. Fully furnished with all conveniences. Comfortable double beds and bunk bed room ideal for kids. Lovely deck with old teak chairs and table for a classic picnic or lobster dinner on the deck. The nearby beach is sandy but entrance is rocky- fun for dogs and kids to climb around - private and quiet. The narrow hilly path to the beach at the end of the gravel road is not conducive to bringing your kayak down, as described, but it is a very short walk from the cottage and definitely worth a visit or a full day outing. Very friendly caretakers and owners! The cottage was damp from weeks of rain when we arrived - that was unavoidable - and in a few hours the caretaker arrived (super cheerfully!) with a new dehumidifier. Lovely hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

28 Sept 2022

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

Quaint Maine cottage

Lovely old Maine cottage in a very quiet location perfect for a leisurely week away with our elderly dogs

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful

Sloop Nellie is the best of both worlds, the quiet beach just down the hill from the cottage and some of the best restaurants on the face of the earth a short drive away. Pemaquid Point is a lovely spot. Damarascotta a wonderful small town w/restaurants and shops. We love our yearly stays there.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

17 Aug 2022

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

Gorgeous getaway

This light, bright, and cheerful spot, with its flowers and woodsy setting just minutes from a small, shared beach was perfect for my family gatherings, which included ages 4 to 92 - and was especially handy as there was access via the garage with just a step up or two. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, communication was great, and I enjoyed walking down towards the beach with my little dog to see the sunrise in the morning. An exceptional property!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

14 Aug 2022

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

Truly beautiful spot!

What a delightful location, with the lovely little beach and beautiful river view just steps away. I really appreciated the upbeat, light décor and the layout that added a feeling of spaciousness and air. A wonderful stay (and I’ve stayed at dozens of spots in the area)!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

pamela o.

30 July 2022

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

Sloop Nellie Review

The cottage is exactly as advertised. The cove is a treasure. The only problem with our stay was the queen sized bed. The mattress was very uncomfortable. My husband and I woke up with back aches every day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mac K., Midlothian, Va.

24 July 2022

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

Sloop Nellie Cottage: A true gem!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sloop Nellie cottage. The cottage was decorated in shabby chic decor and was well stocked with most anything you would need for your stay! The front and side porches were comfy and relaxing, especially in the evenings when it cooled down. The deck and large table were perfect for cracking and eating lobsters and with the S Bristol Fisherman’s co op just minutes down the road, lobsters, clam chowder and oysters were readily available! The jewel on the crown though was the little crescent tidal beach at the end of the road! Beach combing, relaxing and swimming were all just “down the road!” Picturesque views and great beach finds made this a fabulous vacation spot.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

22 July 2022

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

Sweet Maine Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the cottage. There were lots of comfortable spots from the living room, the dining room, the deck and the 2 screened in porches. We each had our own nook, the side porch with the cozy wicker furniture was a favorite. The gardens were beautiful and I particularly liked the flower boxes off the deck rail. We explored the area, hiking at Tracy's Shore, rented kayaks at Maine Kayak, checked out the full moon rising over the ocean at the cove beach and and shopped in Damariscotta. We ate lobster at South Bristol Fisherman's Coop, as well as Shaw's Wharf. The cottage was well- equipped and comfortable, in a beautiful setting.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki E.

4 July 2022

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

Cozy Home

We have stayed here several years in a row and enjoyed every minute. The house is cozy and well equipped with everything you would need. We look forward to coming back next year.!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

29 June 2022

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

Sloop nellie

Wonderful old Maine cottage. Very comfortable and well equipped. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Love the nearby fishing village in all of its beauty. The town of Camden is about an hour and our favorite place. Be sure to eat at The Waterfront. Also a great lunch is at The Pub in Damarsscotta. There are some nice hikes nearby. Ask Linda where they are. Go to the seafood coop nearby for lobsters and other seafood. You’ll enjoy your stay in The Sloop Nellie.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki E.

24 Oct 2021

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

Cozy and peaceful

Cozy and peaceful place to stay. Very accommodating. Nice area of Maine with many places and things to do.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Sept 2021

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

Love, Love, Love

We have vacationed there every year, since 2007, except for 2020. We love everything about our stay there. We are on the beach and out to restaurants and running around the area, we feel at home. We love it there.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

28 Aug 2021

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

What a wonderful week!

Our stay was magical! We enjoyed every minute. The cottage was well stocked with everything we needed. The short walk to the beach was the best though, we kayaked and swam throughout our stay. Heather was accommodating and super responsive. We would love to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl D., Keene, NH

15 Aug 2021

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

Relaxing family home

Our family had a nice vacation! This cute old summer house is well equipped and comfortable. We enjoyed the cove at the end of the road and relaxing on the deck. Pemiquid beach is a great spot… especially for the little one. We also explored a couple local hiking trails. A few helpful tips. 1. The house is not baby proof but we did fine with our nine month old grandson. He gets around a lot so just had to watch him closely. 2. We did not find lobster pots, nor do I think the small stove would have been able to accommodate them. Fortunately local lobster pounds will do the seaming for you. 3. The only negative part of our experience was the leaving. A 10am check out is not very practical with the amount of clean up expected. Even with beginning the night ahead, we were tight on time in the morning. To add to the stress of getting out, the cleaning lady showed up right away letting us know we were supposed to be out. My suggestion would be to extend check out or reduce check out responsibilities. It was a bummer to end our week that way.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

24 July 2021

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

Sloop Nelly vacation

We had a very nice stay, any issues ( empty propane tank and a blown fuse) were taken care of the same day, this is a very very quiet area, private street and beach, we would definitely go here again as we enjoy the quiet, a great bonus is being able to bring your dog. Kitchen has anything you could need, lots of cleaners and bathroom well supplied also. Thank you Heather for this nice, cozy place.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

france g.

28 June 2021

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sloop nellie

always enjoyable. I've been staying in mid coast area for 25 yrs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

15 June 2021

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

Great week in a comfy cottage in South Bristol, ME

We had a thoroughly relaxing week long stay at the Sloop Nellie Cottage. The cottage felt homey with all of the windows, the comfortable beds and couches, and the fully equipped kitchen. During our stay, we enjoyed grilling on the spacious deck, hanging out in the enclosed screened-in porches with a cool breeze, sitting at the dining room table with all of the windows, and taking a short walk to a truly beautiful view of the water. After spending some time driving around the area, we would highly recommend visiting and shopping at the following locations: Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (don't forget your picnic lunch! There are many picnic tables, perfect for a lunch outdoors at a gorgeous location!), Pemaquid Craft Co-Op, Granite Hall Store, and Walpole Barn. Also, we highly recommend eating at Shaw's Fish and Lobster Wharf Restaurant, Osier's Wharf, Round Pond Coffee and Abundant Bakery. Oh, and the fact that dogs were welcomed is a definite plus!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

audrey p.

13 June 2021

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After Covid Togetherness!!!

We stayed here with 3 adult grandsons who we had not seen since pre-covid. It was the perfect place to do this. There were many wonderful places for the guys to walk, the kitchen was very well equipped for me to cook and .spoil. So many beautiful scenic intersting places nearby for us all to visit, inclulding wonderful Boothbay Harbor, and a nice table to gather for games. Internet was a necessity but the TV was never turned on!. Not to mention that the cottage is so cute and warm and welcoming. Can you tell it was a great week?

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

4 Oct 2020

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

Wonderful cottage - really enjoyed our stay - just disappointed fireplace was not in working order.

Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norma H., USA

23 Sept 2020

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A Little piece of heaven.

We have stayed at this lovely Kings Cove cottage for a number of years. It's secluded location offers relaxation while still being close to various entertainment and sightseeing opportunities. It's definitely a little piece of heaven.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mid-August 2020 Stay

It was a quiet and peaceful place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

9 Aug 2020

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

Nice spot

Lovely old summer cottage in quiet friendly neighborhood with a short walk to a sandy cove. The place was big enough to accommodate the six of us and we loved the screened porch and eating on the deck. We explored some of the local hikes, beaches, and stores and had a good time. Owners were responsive and accommodating. It was a very relaxing getaway for our family. Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

4 Aug 2020

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A piece of tranquility

We have and will continue to rent this wonderful cottage every year and have been doing so every year. It is “home” to us and we have so many wonderful memories with our family. This year my Dad passed away and the owners bent over backwards to do everything for us during his funeral in the area. We will be forever grateful ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020