Seanook Cottage Rentals & Paradise Studio

"2nd year staying at Seanook. Can’t wait for the 3rd next yr. The accommodations And view insist that you relax. The Eagles nest across the water makes for continual sightings. Mary Ellen is the perfect host - totally available yet never intrusive. I hope it will be our annual pilgrimage for years to come."

"Paradise Cottage is a perfect name for this perfect cottage! Sitting on the deck with a glass of wine while watching lobster boats, and an occasional sail boat, pass, is a little bit of heaven. The cottage is lovely inside and out with it’s floor to ceiling windows facing the water and “stroll thru the forest” while walking down the hall. And never a worry about what to bring, with the well thought through kitchen - dishes, pots and pans, bowls, baking accessories, and a new gas grill on the deck. We're always sad to leave, but begin our planning and cannot wait to return every year."

"Paradise Cottage is so charming! We enjoyed an early morning walk along the private road and sat along the shore near the dock and watched the ducks. What a peaceful place to unwind and sip our coffee! Mary Ellen is a delightful host!"

"My husband and I recently spent a week at the aptly named Paradise Cottage. We were welcomed by Mary Ellen who was very attentive when needed, and otherwise gave us our privacy. Paradise Cottage is tucked away on the side of a hill, surrounded on three sides by the Maine woods. The downward sloping front yard is not a yard, but a garden of earthly delights, boasting an incredible variety of shrubs, trees, flowers, vines, ground cover, etc., crisscrossed with stone paths. It is truly a work of beauty, (lovingly designed and maintained by Mary Ellen). The cottage itself is cozy, comfy and uniquely decorated. All of the rooms are on the front of the house; each with it's own wall of windows and screen door. From each of these rooms, and from the large deck, is a fabulous view of Linekin Bay, just across the street. I could have sat on the deck all day watching the water, and then witnessing the amazing sunsets!! This is truly a special place, and we plan to return soon. Thank you Ron and Mary Ellen!"

"We just returned from a week at Paradise Cottage and enjoyed a relaxing and peaceful stay. We were able to take advantage of a last minute availability, which was very fortunate for us. The cottage features floor to ceiling windows providing gorgeous views from all directions. The king bed was extremely comfortable and being able to sleep with the outside bedroom door open made for peaceful sleeping. I cannot say enough good things about the cottage location and surrounding grounds. Mary Ellen's gardens are amazing! They rival the Midcoast Botanical Gardens for variety and blooms. Sitting outside provided beauty and sensational scents. Paradise Cove Rd. has very little traffic, so the cottage has little ambient noise. Despite many restaurants experiencing employee shortages, we managed to have some delicious meals throughout our stay. Our favorite place was Ocean Point Inn. Location, location, location! Request a window seat when you make your reservation. One night we had the filet mignon and a seafood special, another night soup and salads. The Newagen Inn was amazing, as well. Another thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent at Cook's Landing in Edgecomb. Phenomenal pizza, beer and live music made for a delightful, cheap Saturday night out. Ron's recommendation to try Pinkham's Gourmet Market gave us an ideal location to pickup lunch. We grabbed freshly made sandwiches which we took to Barrett Park. A lovely location with picnic tables sprinkled throughout the park. A trip to Boothbay is not complete without a lunch from Bet's Fish Fry. Huge portions- haddock and cash only. We've been fans of the EBB General Store for over 30 years and have a Jan Kilburn (Damariscotta artist) print of it in our home. I stopped in around 2 pm to find they were sold out of there Cuban and Pulled Pork. We did have yummy wraps instead. Our goal for this trip was total relaxation and we sure succeeded. We took advantage of the cottage kitchen for breakfast before heading out for local outdoor experiences. A must visit is the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (LOVE) for the rocky coast, a view from the lighthouse and the art gallery. Ocean Point is incredible for the walk along the point , amazing sunsets or letting the kids or dog swim at the beach. There's no better place to enjoy sitting on the rocks in the sun, searching for shells or sea glass, watching boats sail by and listening to the surf. The MidCoast Botanical Garden was pretty and easy to spend several hours taking photographs. Loved the dahlias, trolls and senses garden. Mary Ellen's garden was as delightful for photography, and she has inviting benches!! Strolled the shops of Boothbay Harbor and fell in love with Mung Bean, which features all made in America products and many made in Maine. It's not a restaurant like I thought for many years. We always stop in Sherman's Book Store for a pile of books by Maine authors. These books were enjoyed in the afternoons, as the cottage is the perfect location for kicking back and reading. Never once did I turn on my computer! There is wi-fi, my silly husband was checking emails. A couple of other positives about the cottage....# 1 - Mary Ellen and Ron are superb hosts! # 2 - There's a generator which keeps everything functioning in the event of a blackout. It kicked on in the middle of the night during a heavy rainstorm. # 3 - A washing machine and dryer on site. I loved being able to toss in our laundry and come home with clean clothes. # 4 - Paradise Cottage has everything you need to stay for a week and never leave! If you prefer a vacation where you never leave the property, you can do so at Paradise Cottage."