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Renovated waterfront home with gorgeous view, water access & pellet stove

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Friendship, ME
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Marshall Point Lighthouse
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Renovated waterfront home with gorgeous view, water access & pellet stove

Back River Retreat

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Wake up each morning to a beautiful view of Maine's rocky shores and inlets at this waterfront home on the Back River. With its serene and scenic setting, direct water access, and fully renovated interior, this Friendship retreat makes a wonderful home base for exploring the Midcoast.

This riverfront home sits on an acre of land along the Back River, which connects to the open Atlantic Ocean just south. Take a short stroll down the hill to swim at high tide or launch kayaks and paddleboards. This is also a lovely location for exploring, with Nelson Nature Preserve (half a mile), Waldoboro (10 miles), Rockland (15 miles), and Camden (23 miles) all close by. For day trips, head to Port Clyde (25 miles) and catch a boat to Monhegan Island or drive down the Pemaquid Peninsula to the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (33 miles).

Built in 1958, this ranch-style home was beautifully renovated in 2023 with new appliances, new floors, new furnishings, fresh paint, and an updated bathroom. Curl up by the pellet stove to read on crisp coastal mornings, use stainless steel kitchen appliances to prepare your favorite breakfasts, and gather around the dining room table for eggs and pancakes. There's even a general store and cafe about a mile away, where you can pick up sandwiches, pizza, and groceries.

On sparkling summer days, relax outside in the yard or on the deck, barbecue on the gas grill, and stargaze around the firepit once the sun goes down. Leave the day's clothes in the care of the washer/dryer, log onto the complimentary WiFi to catch up on email, and stream a few of your favorite movies on the smart TV.

THINGS TO KNOW

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

Friendship

Located in Friendship, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Birch Point Beach State Park and Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maine State Prison Store and Penobscot Marine Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Friendship, ME

What's nearby

  • Rockland Harbor Park - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Rockland Ferry Terminal - 24 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 28 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Marshall Point Lighthouse - 43 min drive - 42.4 km

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jameson Point Lobster Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Quarry Tavern - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Happy Clam - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Village Ice Cream - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪The Black Harpoon - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated waterfront home with gorgeous view, water access & pellet stove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated waterfront home with gorgeous view, water access & pellet stove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated waterfront home with gorgeous view, water access & pellet stove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated waterfront home with gorgeous view, water access & pellet stove located?

Nestled on the beach, this Friendship holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of St. George River, Maine State Prison Store and General Henry Knox Museum. Damariscotta Lake and Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stacey r., Cocoa, FL

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

Great

Great Location, Good Communication and Clean
Stayed 45 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ray T.

Great place to stay while in Friendship

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Friendship at Back River. I think we were some of the first guests at the house. While we were here probably one of the hottest weeks of the month (a/c is not typical in this part of Maine) it was still comfortable and safe to open windows at night. Very convenient to Wallace general store. Don’t forget to stop at the farmer’s stand 1.5 miles north for fresh cabbage, kale, and the most amazing goat milk! Also, there are lobster boat tours from the Wallace lobster dock that help you appreciate the work that comes into fishing for lobster. Enjoy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Janet P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

False information about beach - waterfront

The house was fine . Cleanliness was fine except garage where washer and dryer were. Needs to be swept. Very dusty. It was advertised there was a beach at the end of the right away . The right away was about 250 yards and steep! It mowed only halfway down , grass 2-3 high. NO beach at the end . Was not able to bring my kayak down and couldn’t bring children down. Total false advertising!!! Very disappointed. Did not feel we got what was advertised for our money!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

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