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Perched on Rutherford Island in mid-coast Maine, Gulls Rest offers an oceanfront retreat with expansive 180° views of John’s Bay. Unwind in this bright and spacious 4-bedroom home, fully equipped with all amenities and a delightfully decorated interior.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spectacular Ocean Views from Every Room

Gulls Rest is a bright and spacious 4 bedroom Maine coast vacation home, located on Rutherford Island, in mid-coast Maine. This oceanfront house sits up high above John’s Bay with extensive ocean views spanning 180°.

Gulls Rest comes fully equipped with all amenities included and a delightfully decorated, comfortable interior.

During the summer, spring and fall there is a separate lower level apartment available with 1 more bedroom, bathroom, full kitchen, and living room. The apartment can be accessed through the main house basement and also through a separate outdoor entrance. The apartment is not available during the winter months.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Christmas Cove, a neighbourhood in South Bristol. 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 Region Land Trust and Boothbay Harbor Marina. Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking, water tubing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our South Bristol travel guide
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South Bristol, ME

What's nearby

  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
    Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
    31 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    55 min drive - 63.1 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Maine
    Boothbay Harbor Marina
    56 min drive - 64.5 km
  • La Verna Preserve
    27 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve
    28 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • South Bristol Fisherman's Coop
    4 min drive
  • Carriage House Restaurant
    52 min drive
  • Footbridge Brewery
    47 min drive
  • Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf
    23 min drive
  • Farm 23
    49 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Ocean Views from Every Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spectacular Ocean Views from Every Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Ocean Views from Every Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Ocean Views from Every Room?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spectacular Ocean Views from Every Room located?

Located in Christmas Cove, this holiday home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Fort Point and within 12 miles (20 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).

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Spectacular Ocean Views from Every Room Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie C.

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

Awesome Stay!

Perfect! Beautiful location! Accurate description on VRBO. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Family Approved !!

Our family has been renting oceanfront homes for over 20 years in the Long Island, Connecticut coast area. The view from this home is as listed, spectacular. Appreciated the quiet, relaxing 5 days our family spent at this lovely home. Even with 10 people, of all ages, had plenty of room to enjoy peace and quiet. Thank you to our host for welcoming our family into your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gull’s Rest is such a beautiful, peaceful oceanfront home with stunning views from every window! The livingroom, sunroom and bedrooms are all open, airy and filled with stylish, comfortable decor, with lots of space for gatherings. It was the perfect home for 6 artists friends to gather and enjoy painting the beautiful Maine coast together. We look forward to returning again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patty s.

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

Basking in the lovely views!

We loved the location, especially the view. They wwere truly from every window. The kitchen was well equipped. We cooked lobster in the lobster pot and when finished, enjoyed the dining room views. Christmas Cove is a beautiful neighborhood, the setting for a lovely vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott and Linda L.

Gorgeous views! Nice size rooms.

Loved the views. Have to drive a ways to get anywhere. Maids could use some lessons in cleaning. Basement apartment hard to get to from house. Lots of stairs to front door. Loved the dock on the water and the balcony. Sleeps nine not ten. Overall, the views were worth everything!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colten P.

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

Beautiful Maine Coastal House

We had a great stay, but did not realize how long of a drive it was to go and visit other towns and areas of interest so be prepared to drive if you like to sightsee. Another thing we had no idea about were ticks. Be aware that if you walk around in long grass or weeds you will probably pick up a tick or two. Not a big deal, but just be aware of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leo W.

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

No description can do this property justice!

We just got home today from a wonderful vacation. The scenery from the windows is stunning. The rooftop deck on the 2nd floor was a great place to just hang out in the evenings and watch the sun set. The public beach within walking distance was perfect for a 7 year old and a 9 year old to play in the water while the adults sat on the rocks. The kitchen had everything you could need to cook any meal. It was a wonderful place for 3 generations of our family to come together for a week. We usually stay around Boothbay Harbor but this house was close enough to go to Boothbay and Pemaquid every day of you want or perfect to stay at from the usual tourist spots and just lounge around. There's a gas station/convenience store/grill just right up the road. They'll sell you live lobster right off the boat or they'll steam them for you. And everybody was so friendly. I could go on and on about how great this house was but you can't understand how special it is until you experience it yourself.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

Fantastic Stay at an Amazing Place

Our stay at Gull's rest couldn't have been better. The location is somewhat out of the way, but that's part of the beauty of Christmas Cove. In return, you get amazing views of both the open ocean on one side and the cove itself on the other; and you can see both views at the same time from the second floor deck, which isn't to be confused with the second deck that sits even closer to the ocean. We've stayed a number of places in the area, and the views here are easily the best that we've encountered. Above and beyond the views, which really are amazing, the house itself is beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. Downstairs, the house is broken up into a front mud room (comfortable, great views), the maint living room (centered around the working fire place, which is perfect for those colder Maine evenings), the kitchen (not super fancy, but nice and functional), and an absolutely stunning dining room with sweeping views of the ocean. There is also a nice bedroom on the main floor with great views and its own restored bathroom. Upstairs, the large master bedroom has a giant wall of windows looking out on the water and a separate sitting area. There are also two smaller bedrooms upstairs, one of which is off of the second floor deck mentioned above. Finally, although we didn't need it, there is a nice separate apartment off of the basement.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy v.

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

Beautiful Views!

This home was very cozy and had amazing views! You can see the sun rise and the sun set! The kitchen was very well stocked with anything you would ever need to cook. The owners are very nice and available. We are staying there again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn O.

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

Gulls Rest South Bristol Maine

Love the house and location… plenty of Ocean air sights and sounds. The house is very comfortable and spacious with beautiful views from every window. This is the second time we’ve stayed here and hope to return soon. The hosts are quick to respond and helpful. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kacper W.

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

Beautiful location

Had a great stay in the Cove. The house has everything you need and on the hill overlooking the cove and the ocean. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

The View!

We loved this property. The views are breathtaking. Since we were traveling with both family and friends, the lack of a half bath on first floor was a bit odd - didn't want to go through the bedroom that wasn't yours, but we made it work. Bring a power strip if you need to be able to plug in computers, phones, etc. Dining room is great for a big group. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Gullsrest

Beautiful home. Great owner. Hope to come back again and stay in this lovely home over looking the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

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

Beautiful ocean view, tranquil setting

Spacious living room with a nice wood burning fireplace which was perfect for chilly nights. Two bedrooms with an incredible view, one better than the other.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

You won’t want to go home!

We had a wonderful time in South Bristol. Great house with plenty of room. The sunroom was awesome. The views are amazing. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Unbelievable Views

Every window offers a different and spectacular view. We enjoyed Listening to the waves crash in most of the rooms. If you you are looking for a peaceful scenic vacation this is the place for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

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

Great friend getaway!

Gulls Rest offered multiple common spaces for all 8 of us to be together, or to seek out a quiet space for alone time. The setting never disappointed in terms of views/nature watching; sunrises, sunsets, eagles, herons, and much more! The beach area was a bit of a walk but offered a gradual, sandy entry into the water. Away from the neighborhood we enjoyed time in Damariscotta, at Pemiquid Point, walking trails at one of the several area preserves. Everyone in our group agreed that a stay at Gulls Rest should be a “do over”!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

The fantastic view

We truly enjoyed our stay. The home was perfect. The view was absolutely gorgeous. It was quiet and very family friendly. We introduced our friends to Maine in the best possible way by staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

George T.

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

Christmas Cove rental

This place was just what we were looking for! There were nine of us total (two children) and the house accomodated us well without using the attached apartment. The house had plenty of space, was clean and quiet, the kitchen reasonably well equipped (including a nice Webber bbq grill just out the kitchen door) , and linens and towels (including beach towels) provided. The deck below the house near the water was amazing, the dinning room window had a great view, as did the second floor deck off a room with two single beds. A small rocky beach was within walking distance. What more could you ask for in a Maine summer vaction place?
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan F.

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

Quintessential Maine

Gulls Rest at Christmas Cove was the perfect retreat to bring our extended family together. Originally from Maine, I felt at home in this quintessential coastal house/village. The house had everything we needed, while Its charm and genuine character, along with it's breathtaking location made for an unforgettable week. Meagan was very helpful in preparing us for our stay. We will certainly be returning in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

A Coastal Beauty

My wife and I had the privilege of spending 4 wonderful days at Christmas Cove. This property is fabulous and the online pictures are just a tease. The views and location are perfect for a coastal getaway. The furnishings are comfortable with a beautiful sunroom and cozy living room. There is a water level deck where you can take in the salt air and enjoy the sound of the gentle waves and the sea birds. We absolutely loved this place! Booth bay and Damariscotta are fun little towns to visit. Nice restaurants and shops. Don’t pass up the opportunity for a lobster roll at Osiers in South Bristol either! A great day trip is a visit to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens outside of Boothbay. Spoiler Alert!! Troll sightings have been reported! This was our first trip to Maine and we will be back. Thank you Diane! Check in was a breeze and the beauty of this place blew us away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Four Generations

The whole family enjoyed our stay at Gulls Rest. Thank you !!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Week away

Party of 4, had plenty of space, beautiful home and view. We enjoyed our time together. Did a little site seeing and hiking. Thank you for opening your home to us. Linda
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Amazing!

This house was so nice. Not only is it spacious, clean and cozy, but it is also the best appointed rental I have ever stayed in. The owners have gone above and beyond to make sure that you not only have everything you need but that everything provided is high quality as well. The master bed was so comfortable and the bedding was cozy. The bath towels were thick and absorbent. The kitchen had all the amenities of home and then some. There was an incredible supply of firewood, which we utilized nightly and much to our surprise, there were 3 sets of binoculars available for enjoying all the breathtaking views. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

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

Peaceful and beautiful location

Very pleasant ☺
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020