This 1850 waterfront 5 bedroom Maine farmhouse near Bath was completely renovated with a spectacular 14 x 40 waterside wing creating a four-rooms-in-one 'great room' - Gourmet kitchen, screened in porch, dining room table that seats 14, hot tub, etc. This wonderful 1850 classic Maine farmhouse was completely renovated in 1996, with a spectacular 14 x 40 waterside wing creating a four-rooms-in-one 'great room'.  This house is wonderful, warm, and inviting 12 months a year.  One expects the Maine Summer to be glorious, with warm days and cool nights. And it IS. BUT Fall is spectacular with the leaves changing and the autumn evening sun hi-lighting the New England fall foliage across the bay.  The Osprey migrate in late fall and the Bald Eagles happily move into their nest on the island right in front of the house.  Winter and the snow and the quiet times are spectacular in the cozy house. The outdoor hot tub is exhilarating as the snow lands on your nose. Spring happily arrives, the goldfinches return to the feeder, and the jonquils, lilacs, and tulips emerge.  In other words, in our house, you can discover the 'real Maine' 12 months a year.Standing at the dishwashing and counter-dining fire-slate island, you can chat with friends sitting in the family area and spot the eagle hunting from the Osprey nest on the island in the middle of Pleasant Cove. While you are preparing the next meal, you will be able to enjoy the 6 burner Viking range, double wall ovens, a self contained warming drawer, and a separate free standing ice-maker.  This is truly a gourmet chef's delight kitchen!!! (In fact, cooking classes have been given in this kitchen.)Sitting before the open wood-burning classic fireplace in the living room, you can look out over the family dining table made of 200 year old polished pine planks seating 12 (16 with the 'company boards') with Pleasant Cove behind the wall of windows.The golden sunrises and reflected sunsets on the far shore are not to be missed.Beyond the original 1850 'old front door' and staircase is the downstairs bedroom with private bath. Don't miss the wall of cabinets re-assembled from the original country kitchen.The floor of the bath is the original floor from the birthing room in which the seven Reed sisters were born in the early 1900s (there's a seven sisters climbing rose on the trellis by the full length water-side deck in their honor).Upstairs, the original bedroom has been restored with brass beds and Maine/European country furnishings. You look out on the granite trackbed of the original Boston to Bangor single track with its charming wood bridge, the front door to the property.Three bedrooms on the water side all have their own unique views of the Sasanoa ... you can see all the way to Georgetown Island and the sacred Indian burial grounds at Hockomock Rock.The Chocolate Room has a large walk-in closet and private bath. Linking the other bedrooms with a large shared bath with built-in laundry is a lofted hallway, playroom video room. Don't miss the peek through 'elf's door' from the sleeping loft in the Peach Room ... a perfect venue for a puppet show, or just a terrific way to catch a cross breeze on a cool Maine summer's night.Of course, those summer evenings are also well-spent on the fully screened in south side porch or the hot tub on the deck. From both, it's an easy walk to the deep water dock, for a swim, canoe or kayak ride, or open woodside campfire.  It's Maine!No Smoking, Please.Please be advised that there is an attached, but SEPARATE 'granny flat,' or 'mother-in-law apartment' which is NOT included in the rental.  From time to time, the owner may be staying in this attached flat, which in NO WAY affects your rental.  This is a separate unit.  If you would like further details, please drop us an email.  The house is limited to a MAXIMUM of EIGHT guests over age 3.  Yes, children count.  This is truly a 'family' house. Those coming here should expect to feel comfortable and 'at home' here. We leave spices and condiments for your enjoyment and just hope that you will take great pleasure in relaxing and having a good time with your friends and/or family. Welcome to Maine, 'the way life should be'. They will have access to anything Maine has to offer....oh so much. Most of the time, we are not in the "granny flat". If we are there, we are there to answer questions. Last year we overlapped with renters and it was for two days. The renters wanted us to stay around longer! Our immediate neighborhood - on our side of the "bridge" - consists of 4 houses. Our neighbors are helpful but their lives are full also. The city of Bath is 1 mile away across a terrific walkable bridge. Our water neighborhood, is just outside our house. The tide ebbs and flows and many people just spend the day at the house simply "being" There is no public transportation. Our house is a fabulous setting for a single couple, girl's weekend, family reunion/celebration, or a single person seeking respite.