Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach
Friendship, Frederick County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach Afterglow is nicknamed for its beautiful sunsets & reflections across the salt water. It is right on the ocean with a large private beach & looking southwest towards Pemaquid. Spectacular ocean views and breathtaking sunsets are viewable from the entire house. A garden and a large grassy play area suitable for croquet or ba...
Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach Afterglow is nicknamed for its beautiful sunsets & reflections across the salt water. It is right on the ocean with a large private beach & looking southwest towards Pemaquid. Spectacular ocean views and breathtaking sunsets are viewable from the entire house. A garden and a large grassy play area suitable for croquet or badminton extend right to the private beach. Trees offer a sense of privacy and quietness. Imagine waking up in the morning to the sweet smell of the ocean, watching lobstermen pulling up lobster traps through bedroom windows; sitting in the living room, dinning room or on the deck with delicious Maine seafood and watching serene evening sunsets. Exploring the rocky shoreline, sea kayaking, strolling on the public beach or joining the community house music gathering are a few activities characteristic of the immediate local area. Friendship affords good access to Camden, Boothbay, Pemaquid, Freeport or more distant attractions like Bar Harbor and northern lake regions.Activities/Attractions in the Immediate Area: Swimming, canoeing or sea kayaking right from our private beach area. The grassy play ground beside the beach is suitable for croquet/badminton. Each August (first or second Saturday) there is a regatta called the Chowder Cup in Friendship. This is an event that anyone with a sailboat may race in. You can sit back under the shade on our property or right on our private beach enjoying the race. It is really a fun to watch all kind of boats with variety of different sails racing by. Friends and neighbors, small boats and big boats, experienced sailors and novices all go. They race against each other and also trying to get around all of the working lobster boats as well. The Community House and the Long Beach are within walking distance from Afterglow. In summer season, visitors, friends and neighbors gather together with music, variety of delicious food and games at the Community House. Long Beach is a beautiful public beach enjoyable for jogging and seeing the famous Friendship Sloops.Activities/Attractions in 5 min. Driving Distance : Friendship Harbor is a beautiful working harbor. You can choose your own lobsters at the Harbor straight from the water they were living in. Nothing can be as fresh as this! Friendship Day is held on last Saturday of July each year. This year it is on July 31st and starts at 6:30 am with a 1-5K foot race followed with a pancake breakfast, parade, musical entertainment, children’s activities, contests, craft fair, softball games, fresh lobster rolls, clam chowder, Lobster Boat Races, food/bake sales, the famous Friendship auction and fireworks. The Friendship Museum located in the “Old Brick” schoolhouse offers the community a variety of events throughout the year on topics related to the history and traditions of Friendship. In the summer, it offers trips to places of scenic and historical interest and participates in Friendship’s annual community-wide celebration. Friendship Public Library is affiliated with the State of Maine library system and contains 18413 volumes in collection.Activities/Attractions in 10 min. Driving Distance: The Waldo Theater in Waldoboro, designed by Benjamin Schlanger in 1930s with an Art Deco interior and a facade done in Greek revival style, is renowned for its wonderful acoustics and features a variety of performing arts, live entertainment and classic movies. The Old German Church, another historical masterpiece, is believed to be the oldest church in Maine. It was built in 1772 by a group of Reformed Lutherans on the eastern bank of the Medomak River with its square-benched pews, galleries and towering wineglass-shaped pulpit. Other attractions and activities in nearby towns are Bay Chamber Concerts in Camden which offers world class performances, Rockport Opera House, Farnsworth Museum, Lighthouse Museum, Owl's Head Transportation Museum and Lobster Festival in Rockland, Maine Aquarium and Boothbay Railway Museum in Boothbay, Pemaquid Lighthouse and Pemaquid Beach are the must places to visit. Further in distance, are the famous L.L. Bean in Freeport and Acadia Park in Bar Harbor. Local coin laundromat is available in the Town of Waldoboro.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach chairs
- Water sports gear
Laundry
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- 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
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Beachfront
- Waterfront
- Beach
- Oceanfront
- Ocean view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Scuba diving
- Paddle boating
- Ice skating
- Sledding
- Ski lift privileges
- Ski privileges optional
- Cycling
- Outlet shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Golf privileges optional
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Bay/sound
- Marina
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Barbecue grill
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor space
- Sea view
Beach
- On a private beach
- Beach loungers
Ski
- Ski lift privileges
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's toys
- Children's games
- Playground
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Alarm clock
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- TV with cable/satellite channels
- DVD player
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the ocean
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- Near the marina
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Optional golf privileges
- Water sports equipment
- Canoeing nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Ski lift privileges
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Swimming nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 20
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Walking down to the beach, any activities on the beach, swimming and kayaking are at your own risk. No camp fire on the property and beach.: Walking down to the beach, any activities on the beach, swimming and kayaking are at your own risk. No camp fire on the property and beach.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
- 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Friendship
Located in Friendship, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. George River and Damariscotta Lake, while Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum and Penobscot Marine Museum are cultural highlights. Maine State Prison Store and Pemaquid Craft Co-op are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
Nearby locations
- Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 33 min drive
- Samoset Resort Golf Course 37 min drive
- Marshall Point Lighthouse 53 min drive
- Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park 58 min drive
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 59 min drive
Getting around
- Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) 39 min drive
Restaurants
- Jameson Point Lobster Company 9 min drive
- Dot's Bakery 44 min drive
- Giffords Ice Cream Window 42 min drive
- Village Ice Cream 50 min drive
- Dip Net Restaurant 50 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Afterglow - The Beauty of Sunset on Spectacular Ocean View & Private Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Friendship holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of St. George River, Maine State Prison Store and Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum. Damariscotta Lake and Penobscot Marine Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).