4 Bayview Sq #2, Rockland, ME 04841

Elegant, sophisticated apartment in 1862 Sea Captain's House 700ft from stunning Rockland Harbor. Fully furnished with English & American period antiques. Original works of art. Fine English china. Homey and cosy with a warm Maine welcome. Lovingly restored and renovated to exacting standards, The Captain Zadoc F. Brewster House retains its original features, beautiful wood floors and gracious moldings. The Downstairs Apartment features two air-conditioned Bedrooms and two Bathrooms. A stately, elegant Dining Room with English and American antiques, original art and fine English china. A charming, cozy and comfortable Living Room with a working wood stove. The futon converts to a full bed if required. The original Kitchen is brought up to date with hand-crafted units and well equipped with all appliances, coffee maker, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, washer and dryer and more. Office and computer area. Quality beds and mattresses, with comforter covers, sheets, pillow cases etc. all provided (2 sets per bed). Towels and washcloths provided. Cable TV's. Wireless internet. Private entrance. Ample parking. Maine Fire Safety sprinkler system installed throughout the house. Licensed and Inspected annually by the City of Rockland. Owner on site in ground floor apartment ar rear of house. Less than a mile to Rockland lively historic main street with dozens of restaurants, art galleries and shops. Close to hiking, sailing and other sport facilities. Great walks around the harbor with a boardwalk from Harbor Park, then continuing around the South End of the harbor; and from the North End out on Rockland's iconic breakwater to the lighthouse. 2.2 miles to PenBay Medical Center. Ideal for traveling nurses. 1.6 miles to Rockland Harbor YMCA. Cathy and George operated the apartment as a highly successful vacation rental from 2005 to 2024, with nearly 700 reviews (4.92/5) on Airbnb alone since 2013, and many many more on VRBO, HomeAway etc. Cathy sadly passed away in April 2024 and George decided to make the change to long term rental from November of that year. Note Apartment is fully furnished. Owner pays heating (hot water baseboard), water heating, water and sewer, electricity, snow plowing driveway, trash collection, landscaping, internet and basic TV. Renter pays for firewood. Wood stove is recreational, not needed to keep apartment warm. Pets (dogs/cats) permitted but check with us if dog is large (over 25 lbs). Dogs may not be left unattended in apartment, unless they are quiet and in a crate. In the case of cats, renter needs to take precautions against cat scratching furniture (paw mittens; scratching post etc.) Parking is free with space for two to three vehicles. Smoking (including vaping, e-cigarettes, cannabis etc.) inside apartment is not permitted; smoking on the outside deck is OK as long as due regard is paid to people on upstairs balcony. Renter is responsible for keeping the apartment clean and also snow clearing on deck and their around parked vehicle(s). Housekeeping is available at extra cost if required. Renter should discuss with owner if they wish to move or substantially rearrange furniture, paintings etc. Lease is for 1-month only starting 1st April 2025.