At the edge of Seal Harbor there is a Waterfront Cottage in a small fishing village on Spruce Head Island connected by car bridge to Mid Coast Maine |
If you are looking for a waterfront cottage just 45 feet from Seal Harbor, with a magnificent southern exposure that includes a busy fishing harbor, the open Atlantic Ocean and numerous protective islands then perhaps you should consider this cottage |
You could just quietly sit, relax and watch an ever-changing stream of fishing boats, sunrises, lobster boats, coastal windjammers,
sunsets, sailing boats, moonrises, kayaks, seals and seabirds, all from
a comfortable chair by a window. |
Or... you should really get outside and experience the coast of Maine in person. There are plenty of places to go and
things to do. If just looking at one of the world's best coastlines isn't enough,
then bring a boat or two of your own and take advantage our strategic location
at the gateway to the thousands of islands of Maine. The launching facilities
of Spruce Head Marine are less than one mile back down the road. Or...
you could always inquire about a private charter on Sea Fox... |
If you like lobsters… take comfort in the fact that there will probably be several hundred-thousand pounds
of them not far from your front yard. There are lobster traps set in the water
just in front of the cottage and a stones throw around the corner of the harbor
is a lobster buying station where the lobstermen bring their boats each day
to sell their catch. Bon Appetit! |
If you would like to know more about our cottage, just click one of the links below… or just keep scrolling down as most of the information you might want is on this single, very long, web page. |
SPRUCY is a two bedroom, classic Maine shorefront cottage. It has recently been rebuilt and
renovated. It is located about 45 feet from the edge of a fishing harbor and
bay where there is always plenty to see. |
The new waterfront kitchen, dining and living area has been completely redone along with tearing out and rebuilding the bedrooms and
bathroom. All surfaces, systems and utilities have been replaced and upgraded,
including granite countertops, new cabinetry and all new plumbing fixtures. While
upgrading we have been very careful to preserve the old time feeling of a
simple coastal cottage. |
If the Summer Heat gets you down, then try our natural air conditioning which occurs when you put an island close enough to the mainland to be conveniently
connected by a bridge but still far enough away to able to take advantage
of the moderating temperatures of the ocean. Nature is kind enough to provide
cool breezes in the summer and warmer temperatures in the winter. If you have
a temperature sensor in your car, you will be pleasantly surprised to see it
drop by about 10 degrees as you drive over the island bridge. The wonderful part
is that this phenomenon reverses during the cold seasons, and combined with
our new heating system, Sprucy is no longer just a spring, summer and fall destination. |
In order to insure that everyone is comfortable, we rent to a maximum of 4 people at a time. There are two bedrooms. One is small
and the other is smaller. The small bedroom offers a queen bed, the smaller bedroom
offers a full size bed. There is also the option of a queen sleeper couch
in the living room near the huge old granite and brick fireplace. |
Outside at the waters edge, in front of the windows, we have built a very primitive barbecue pit from the granite
that protects the shoreline. It makes a great place for a clambake or just
roasting marshmallows. Or you can fire up our Weber charcoal grill.
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The coast of Maine is a treasure throughout the year but our particular island, and perfect southern exposure,
provides some of the best of our coastline and expands our season dramatically.
Anyone interested in busy fishing harbors and their off lying islands will
be at home here. Sprucy is strategically located, at the gateway to the hundreds
of islands of the Muscle Ridge Channel and the Penobscot Bay. |
It is a perfect location for explorers, hikers, boaters, kayakers, sailors or armchair captains. If
you ever tire of the harbors, inlets, bays, beaches and islands, we are always
within 10 miles or so of, Tenants Harbor, Port Clyde, Owls Head, Rockland, Thomaston,
Rockport and Camden, to name a few of our closest neighbors. |
SPRUCY is about 60 miles east north east of Portland, Maine, about 7 miles south of Rockland,
Maine and about 45 feet north of Seal Harbor. As the chart and photographs
show, we are surrounded by islands, coves, bays and the open ocean. |
Directions By ROAD from the SOUTHWEST: Route I-95 to Portland, Maine getting on route I-295 north and going to exit number 28 towards US-1 / COASTAL ROUTE / BRUNSWICK / BATH. Follow Route 1 north to the Mid-Coast Region, continuing past Bath, Wiscasset, Waldoboro and Thomaston until the 2nd traffic light in Rockland. At that light Route 1 turns left (north) but you will turn right (south) onto Route 73. Stay on 73 south for about 3 plus miles to the bridge that crosses the Weskeag River and continue south on Route 73 for about another 3 miles to a left turn on Island Road towards the William Atwood Lobster Co. Go over the two small bridges to Spruce Head Island, then turn right at the first and only stop sign, go a few hundred yards down the hill and past Atwood's Lobsters to our cottage Sprucy at 295 Island Road on the right, facing the bay and harbor. By ROAD from the NORTHEAST: Route One South to Rockland, then proceed south on Route 73 as above. By AIR: Fly to Portland Maine (PWM) which is about 1 hour and 15 minutes away and then rent a car, get to route 295 north and proceed as above. Or, better yet, fly right into the Knox County Regional jetport (RKD) in Owl's Head, the neighboring village that is about 15 minutes away, rent a car and head south on Route 73 as above. |
Weeks that include one night in: August are $1250/wk. July or September are $1150/wk. June or October are $950/wk. All other weeks are $850/wk. A $200 reservation deposit is required to reserve each week Checks should be made payable to Peter Sandefur and mailed to: Peter and Anita Sandefur, P O Box 126, South Thomaston, ME 04858 Please confirm your arrival and departure dates in the memo area of your check The $200/week reservation deposit becomes a $200/week security deposit upon your arrival The reservation/security deposit is in addition to the rental fee and, under normal circumstances is mailed back to you within one day of your departure. The 8% Maine State Lodging Tax is in addition to our rates. Please do not forget to include the 8% Maine State Lodging Tax with your rental payment. 8% Maine State Lodging Tax calculations show both rental and tax combined:
$1250 + 8% = $1350; $1150 + 8% = $1242; $950 + 8% = $1026; $850 +8% = $918 |
even more fine print Please note that this is really a no-smoking cottage (Unless you just think that you are a better fireplace tender than you really are) No pets please 4 person maximum Minimum rental period is one week Rental Weeks start and end on Saturdays Long-range reservations (over two months in advance of arrival) may be secured with just the $200/wk reservation
deposit until no later than 2 months prior to the reservation, when the
reservation/security deposit, rental fee and 7% tax is due. Shorter-range reservations (less than two months in advance) must be secured with the complete rental fee, the 7% Maine State Lodging tax and the $200/wk reservation/security deposit. After we take your email or phone reservation, we will hold your scheduled week(s) for no more than five calendar days while waiting for your check to arrive. Please also Remember… Sorry, but there is no washing machine at our cottage because of our ample, but not
endless, supply of water. Many of the nearby wells on this island have been
infiltrated by the surrounding saltwater, so we buried a 1700 gallon, FDA approved,
water tank in the side yard and have city water trucked in if mother nature
does not provide enought rainwater. You will have plenty of water for hot
showers and all other uses providing that you use our resources responsibly.
Legally, we must insist that you do not drink our tap water even though it is
chlorinated and charcoal filtered. . You will find a sealed gallon of drinking
water in the refrigerator upon your arrival. After that you can select your own
favorite brand from nearby stores. Please also remember that linens are not supplied.
You must bring your own favorite linens including towels, washcloths, full
size and queen size sheets, and pillowcases. We supply pillows, blankets and
spreads. There are a number of Laundromats within a 15 to 20 minute drive.
However, we do realize that some air travelers simply do not have room for linens. So, if we are given advanced notice, we will arrange for all linens for those guests for a nominal fee of $15 per person, per week. Please be sure to arrange for this in advance. |
"What if... our vacation plans change?" Sometimes plans do change, whether we like it or not. We have a simple cancellation policy. If any party cancels with MORE than sixty days notice, that party is liable for no more than a $20 per week cancellation fee. In other words, if your plans do change, and you are unable to keep your reservation, we will happily refund all but $20 of your reservation deposit per week under either of the following conditions: 1. If you give us at least 60 days notice prior to your scheduled arrival. Or.... 2. If you give us less than 60 days notice and we are able to successfully rebook the cottage for all of your reserved time period (rebooking for less than all of your time period will be pro rated). If you do not fall into either of the two cases above, and you cancel giving us less than 60 days notice, we promise to try diligently to rebook your week or weeks. However, there is a possibility that you will forfeit your entire rental fee if we are unable to re-book your reserved week(s). To try and help insure your satisfaction in case of a last minute cancellation we try to maintain a waiting list but you must understand that most people plan well in advance for summer vacation weekly rentals. We will guarantee that your week(s) will be available and you must guarantee that your week will be paid for. |
We always enjoy reading the the notes that people sometimes leave in the "Sprucy" Guest Book. Perhaps you will too. Here are a few quotes that we really did not make up: "Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves cooking in the kitchen and eating with the best view in town!... This spot was PERFECT!" C & D July "We saw seals in the water during the quieter moments, several bald eagles and a baby dolphin in the channel. The kayaking is wonderful around the islands!..." G & J July "Because you've "updated" the cottage [high speed wireless] and allowed us to stay connected, I was able to review and accept a new job ... Thanks for everything and the personal touch." B & B August "We bought lobsters right off the boat and cooked them ourselves (1st time) !!!! D & R September "... and everynight in front of the fireplace, at this absolute treasure on Spruce Head Island!!!! The cottage was even better than we had hoped for and very clean with a well stocked kitchen. PS... Boy, am I going to miss this view, place, peace. Thanks for one of the best weeks of my 56 years!!" J & H October "It was a complete delight to overlook a working Maine harbor ....The activety was ceaseless... We loved the house. No Maine kitsch. In fact, tastefully and interestingly decorated. Very comfortable and comfortably arranged." Tom and Carol "What a lovely place to be. This was all that we imagined and more. Good food, sweet quiet nights and the joy of watching the boats." Linda and Kim "You have quite a precious spot here Anita and Peter - thanks so much for sharing it!" the Ts "The view from the cottage continues to mesmerize ..."Steve and Teresa "What a great spot! We so enjoyed ourselves...we watched for "our Lobsterman" and when he came in we got some of the freshest lobsters one could get get right off the boat!! And the price, who could beat it!! Christine and Michael "The view changes hour by hour, thrilling and stilling us too." Ruth and Larry "...Our plans to eat out a great deal changed as we discovered what a terrific kitchen we had here...The harbor itself is addictive. We never tired of watching the boats, the water, the seals and the stars." Kathi and Dave "We had two perfect weeks! As usual it was great coming back to Sprucy and visiting all our favorite spots... We hate to leave this special place but look forward to returning next year..." Roger and Leann "...Your little cottage was also the perfect location for me to propose marriage to my girlfriend. PS she said Yes!!..." Tim and Lisa "...listening to the sea with a nice cup of tea." Rebecca and Tim "...We thank you for a cozy cottage that has welcomed us for a number of years." Tony, Ann and Mom "Anita and Peter, What a wonderful spot! The view is riveting! We hardly left all week. We want to return next year... Take care of this treasure! Betsy" "We truly enjoyed our stay at your little cottage on the sea. The accommodations were very comfortable and the view was extraordinary. We particularly enjoyed watching the Lobster boats moving in and out of the harbor. …". S. and T. P. "How quickly a week can pass. We had a wonderful time. I have never felt so relaxed. …I wish we could bottle this up and take it with us. Nornie" "We concur with all the superlatives of those who came before us.... This is a small piece of heaven, for sure." Margaret, Nancy and Lois |
to contact us: You could e-mail us at: cottage@oceansights.com Or you are welcome to call us (8AM to 6PM Eastern Standard Time) at: (207) 230~8055 Or write to us at: Oceansights c/o Sandefur P.O. Box 126 South Thomaston, Maine 04858 |
Is there a big lobster pot at Sprucy? Certainly! |
A Link to an AVAILABILITY PAGE is just below our contact information, near the end of this long page. |
Index |
While staying at Sprucy, why not invite some lobsters over for dinner? |
Got a boat? Take full advantage of the spectacular cruising waters and nearby islands.
There are launching ramps in our area and trailer parking and moorings
available for rent. You will have to be careful of the 10 foot tides
and possibility of fog but the prudent mariner will find some of the best cruising
waters in the world. |
And, to try and satisfy all those who aren't happy unless they are simply swimming in
technology, we reluctantly succumbed to connectivity and got a fancy new
high speed DSL internet connection (wired and wireless) and a satellite dish
receiver that includes 9 HBO channels for the 27" TV and DVD player found in the
living room. |
Need to stay connected while on vacation? High speed internet now included. |
PS Google Earth puts 295 Island Road in the wrong location.
Sprucy is located at the tip of the arrow above. We are far enough from
Atwood's Lobsters to be peaceful and close enough to stroll to for wholesale
lobsters. |
Did you want a floor plan to look at? Here you go! |
