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' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove

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A room with a balcony featuring two wooden chairs and a view of the ocean and greenery. - ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove (South Bristol)
A dining area with a round table, chairs, and a chandelier. There are three large arched windows with a view of greenery outside. - ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove (South Bristol)
A cozy kitchen with a kettle, a table, and a blue sofa by the window. - ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove (South Bristol)
A two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a chimney. - ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove (South Bristol)
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with bar stools, and a staircase leading to an upper level. - ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove (South Bristol)
Consider a stay at ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this cottage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove

  • Enjoy a vacation on one of Maine's quintessential islands with breathtaking views of John's Bay from the widows deck in this topsy turvy Victorian cottage. Bedrooms are on the second floor, kitchen, living room and dining on the third floor. The rocky water frontage is down a windy path with Adirondack chairs to sit and enjoy the fabulous sunsets. The town dock is available just down the street. Sail or boat out of Christmas Cove (mooring available or Sail Boat with Captain). The bustling village of Damarriscotta with fabulous shopping and dining is only 13 miles away, the famous Pemaquid Lighthouse and beach are only 15 miles away, or Booth Bay Harbor by car is only 30 miles away and by boat 5 miles away.

    This property may be combined with our 6 bedroom Sugarloaf Mountain House #132399. Trent Jones Golf Course, mountain biking, hiking, rivers, pool and lakes. see the best of Maine!!!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

This property is strictly non smoking of any kind.
Reservations aren't confirmed until I've spoken with the primary renter within 24hrs of the booking.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Christmas Cove, a neighborhood in South Bristol. Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and Maine State Aquarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking. Visit our South Bristol travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A white house with a lighthouse and a tower.
    Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
    31 min drive - 28.9 km
  • A boat on a calm pond surrounded by vibrant flowers and tall trees.
    Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    55 min drive - 63.5 km
  • A harbor with boats, a dock, and a rocky shoreline with a lobster trap.
    Boothbay Harbor Marina
    57 min drive - 64.9 km
  • La Verna Preserve
    27 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve
    28 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    52 min drive
  • South Bristol Fisherman's Coop
    5 min drive
  • Boothbay Lobster Wharf
    54 min drive
  • Tugboat Inn
    54 min drive
  • Red Cup Coffeehouse
    53 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove located?

Located in Christmas Cove, this cottage is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Fort Point and within 12 mi (20 km) of La Verna Preserve and Pemaquid Craft Co-op. Biscay Pond is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

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Reviews

' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this super unique home! Rutherfords Island is so lovely and Jill was the perfect host. We had everything we needed for our summer vacation. It was quiet and there are gorgeous walks in every direction. We had an amazing stay and will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute!!

House was well appointed and owner was very responsive and helpful. The location was great for our family as we were visiting with others in Christmas Cove. Love the three levels of living space. Lots of stairs, but that did not bother us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet escape in Bristol Maine

Jill is great with communication. The place is perfect partially obstructed water view but great from the top loft. Quiet area away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to get to Boothbay and Pemaquid. Damariscotta is 15 minutes away. We would certainly recommend and return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Long Weekend Get Away

A group of dear friends and I had an amazing weekend in Christmas Cove thanks to Jill and her rental house. The house was perfect for all of us and located in quaint and lovely part of Maine. The house is better in person, with great lighting, hardwood floors, and a large kitchen and living room. Jill, was a great host and gave us plenty of local insights. She was very responsive to our questions. Thanks so much for providing a wonderful weekend getaway for my friends and me!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and area

The house felt extremely comfortable and charming. Great mattresses and the house is solidly built - not creaky for an older home and sound doesn’t travel from upstairs / next door. The only downside is the tricky stairs with a young child or elderly person to get to the third floor living room / kitchen. It’s a very special neighborhood - two minute drive to a charming beach cove and two minute drive to a great waterside restaurant, Coveside. The host was extremely thoughtful and communicative. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Great location and amenities available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thank you Jill!

We enjoyed the house and the quaint town of South Bristol.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Jill's place

Very unique property. All our group loved Jill's place. A little confusing as where to park and dispose of trash. Perhaps a visiting midwesterner is a dumb dumb to coastal Maine instructions. We all would stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A charming vacation on a charming island

We stayed at ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove, for a short break. The property is very nice and well equipped. Jill (our host) is very accommodating and helpful. Her recommendations (for restaurants, activities, and places to see) were spot on. She also took us out on a pleasant and relaxing sale, around the cove. We recommend this property, and host, wholeheartedy!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great short stay

Home was as advertised and perfect for our group. Host was accommodating and responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Maine Experience

This is a lovely, comfortable house situated in the Christmas Cove community. Jill couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. She gave my grandson a large stuffed bee which he slept with the whole time we were there. You can walk to Osiers for food and lobsters and down to the beach. The views are lovely. It was a great experience and we will certainly go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property in Christmas Cove

My husband and I had a great time in this unique property. Well appointed kitchen and lovely living space. Would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT

The house was perfect, the location was perfect, and Jill and Bill were perfectly easy to deal with. I cannot recommend this more highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024