A short hike from the cottage will take you to the shore where you can take long walks at low tide. If you have canoes or kayaks, you can launch at any tide from a beach just 3 minutes away by car. Twenty minutes further takes you to Blue Hill, which has a big grocery store and my favorite Maine art gallery, with a wonderful outdoor sculpture garden. And if your favorite book just fell into the ocean, head for Blue Hill Books, a much nicer experience than shopping at Borders. Brooksville has a state park - Holbrook Island State Park, and an hour away is Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Beautiful Castine and its Maine Maritime Academy are right across the water from Lords Cove. Just staying home is delightfully peaceful and restful for those seeking a meditative experience.
Boat rental is also available. Other nearby activities include hiking, bicycling, shopping for crafts and antiques, attending artistic shows and performances, and dining on traditional seafood dishes.
Amenities: The cottage is perfect for a couple, but can handle more. There's one very comfy double bed, a second okay bed (actually it’s a mattress on a box spring on the floor. Little kids love it.) There's also a small sofa that opens into a small double, and a futon downstairs that could turn into a bed. There are reading lights for the beds. The bathroom has a shower, but not a tub. Linens and towels are provided.
The kitchen is well-equipped, with a coffee maker, teakettle, dishes, glasses, wine glasses, basic pots and pans, a strainer, grater, knives, scissors, corkscrew, can opener and, of course, sink, stove, and fridge. You may want to bring a radio, TV and/or cell phone.
A beautiful Vermont castings gas fireplace provides plenty of heat and a lovely atmosphere in the living room.
