Starlight Deckhouse
On a quiet side road, in the charming fishing village of Tenants Harbor, Starlight Deckhouse is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom beautifully appointed vacation home perfect for your group of eight! With its back deck, grand picture windows, and sliding glass doors, it offers impressive panoramic ocean views, and the sights and sounds of the Maine coast will captivate you. Upon arrival, you will note parking for three vehicles in the driveway, two vehicles inside the detached three-car garage, and the beautifully, well-manicured fenced front lawn.
Entering the home you’ll appreciate the high-ceiling foyer, with a bench and a small table for keys. Immediately to your left, the well-lit contemporary kitchen is nicely equipped with ample cupboard and counter space, all stainless major appliances, a microwave, a standard drip coffee maker, a Keurig, a toaster, toaster oven, and plenty of kitchen gadgets and cookware for whatever you decide to create.
The dining room sits off the kitchen, which has a large wood dining table with seating for eight. While the large windows provide generous lighting there is also a chandelier above providing the perfect ambiance for an evening dinner with friends. It’s the ideal spot for laughing the night away over a wonderful Maine lobster dinner!
Moving off the dining area into the living room with its vaulted ceiling, large windows, and retro decor invites you into this warm open space. Your family will enjoy the comfortable sectional sofa, where every seat has the best view, two cushioned armchairs, and a 40" flat-screen television, with cable and a DVD/Blu-ray combo, perfect for a family movie night, and is complete with a woodburning fireplace for those chilly Maine evenings. Through the sliding door, you step out onto an oceanfront deck spanning the entire length of the house and overlooks the harbor and islands. The deck is equipped with a propane grill, a wicker lounge set and extra chairs, a fire pit, and bistro tables for relaxing and watching your family play on the lawn with some of the games provided, such as ladder ball, bocce ball, lawn darts, or bean bag toss, which can be found in the hallway closet. From the side lawn, and stone steps you will find access to the rocky Maine coast. We suggest wearing shoes as the Maine coast can be a bit rugged, and steep, but it is worth the quick adventure to dip your feet in the surf and enjoy finding sea creatures in the tide pools and seaweed.
Back inside, around the corner from the living room is a cozy den, ready to charm you with its vibrant furniture and décor; certainly a great spot to cozy up watching the large flat-screen TV, reading a book, writing postcards home, or just relax in between adventures on the couch or the two cushioned chairs. Open the sliding glass doors to catch the ocean breeze.
Down the hall on the left is the ocean-facing, primary bedroom, with access to the deck through the sliding glass door, a perfect spot to step out and enjoy a cup of coffee as the sunrise over the harbor will take your breath away. The queen-sized pillow-top bed has a large headboard built into the wall and two nightstands with lamps for your electronics or your favorite nighttime read. There is a large dresser and two walk-in closets, and the connecting primary bathroom has a toilet, tub, shower, vanity sink, and mirror with plenty of space for your bathroom accessories.
Also on the first floor is a full bathroom with a toilet, vanity sink, and mirror for your family's convenience. Next to this bathroom is another queen bedroom with a pillow-top mattress and a beautiful fabric headboard, two nightstands with lamps, a dresser, and two closets, it will put you right to sleep after a long day of exploring. This bedroom also has a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall with cable and a DVD/Blu-ray player for those who enjoy a little television before sleep. Don't forget to open a window before dozing off to the sounds of the sea can bring you dreams of adventures on the high seas.
Lastly, you will find a stackable high-efficiency washing machine and dryer, an ironing board with an iron.
As you take the stairs up to the second floor you enter a nice open hallway that brings you to two large bedrooms, each with two twin-sized pillow-top beds. Both rooms have varying views of the beautiful property, dressers, closets, nightstands with lamps, and mounted flat screen televisions all equipped with cable, these rooms are truly a peaceful getaway. There is another full bathroom with a toilet, shower, and vanity sink with mirror.
For your convenience, we have provided initial supplies of the following: linens, bath towels, washcloths, hand towels, and beach towels. Your first tank of propane for the gas grill and fire pit, wood for the fireplace, dish soap, hand soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, cable, wireless internet, and a home phone are all complimentary. We make every effort to assure the accuracy of this listing, and the condition of equipment and quality of provided services. We make no implied guarantee of connectivity for wireless internet or services provided by a third party. However, we will do everything in our power to remedy any situation as quickly as possible, and we thank you for your understanding.
Area Amenities:
The Tenants Harbor General Store, is open daily, specializing in morning coffee and pastries, corn, blueberries, native lobsters, fresh-cut meats, firewood, and all grocery supplies. It is only a 10-minute walk, or bring your bike for riding the winding roads for the scenic ocean and island views. This is a pleasantly old and proud Maine community with its own library, school, and fire/rescue department. Knox County Sheriff's Office provides policing services. One-third of all Maine lobsters come from this county, named for General Henry Knox, George Washington's chief artillery officer in the Revolutionary War of 1776. You can learn about him on the peninsula, as well as enjoy programs offered all seasons at Montpelier, the Knox Mansion Museum, located just another few minutes in the nearby coastal town of Thomaston.
Heading another 10 minutes down the St. George peninsula is Port Clyde, another fishing village. You will enjoy beautiful ocean views while enjoying an incredible meal on the wharf and delicious ice cream for dessert from the local ice cream shop. In the heart of Port Clyde, you will find adventure waiting for you. Whether it's visiting a local art gallery, enjoying a day on the ocean with the Wyeth by Water Lobster Boat tours, or the Monhegan Island ferry adventures to see Maine seabirds, including puffins and American bald eagles, spending the day at the local Drift-Inn beach or a picnic at Marshall Point Lighthouse; St. George has something for everyone.
Here are some things you should know about visiting Maine:
Cell phones: Although coverage is getting better, there are some places where cell phones don't have good reception. Chances are you will have service, but just in case, make sure you leave the number of the house you are renting with those who may need to get in touch with you. Coverage with AT&T can be spotty in many areas of Maine.
Weather: If you have heard it once, you've heard it a hundred times: if you don't like the weather in New England, wait a minute. It can be hot in Rockland and cool in Port Clyde so make sure to pack a variety of clothes — from a bathing suit for hot days to a sweater for cool evenings. Check out the current local weather at www.weather.com.
Bugs: A lot of people ask us if we have mosquitoes...we sure do. But they aren't huge and they don't ruin a vacation. Bring some repellent, or pick some up at the local general stores and you will be fine; usually, you won't even notice them.
Dogs: We love dogs around here, but each town has its own rules about pets. Make sure to look for signs stating if dogs are allowed and always have them on a leash. If they leave behind anything, please pick it up, it's not a fun surprise when you are exploring the beautiful shoreline. You can also be fined for not picking up after your four-legged friend.
Unwanted animals: You probably have them too, but raccoons and skunks can make you regret last night's lobster dinner. No one wants to pick up old, smelly shells that have been cast out onto the lawn by these cute, but curious and disastrously messy, little guys. So please don't put off placing the trash in the secure trashcans provided.
Water: Starlight Deckhouse is not on public water supply. It has a well, with a water filtration system, and is tested regularly once a year. Particulates, discoloration, and iron taste are not uncommon.
Starlight Deckhouse is a Saturday to Saturday rental year-round!
This home comfortably sleeps 8 people.
