INN FROM THE COLD - Town of South Thomaston

THIS PROPERTY ONLY RENTS ON A FRIDAY TO FRIDAY SCHEDULE - 7 NIGHT MINIMUM REQUIRED

**New for 2025-  Deck, no longer with the side ramp

ROOM LAYOUT:
Main level: King primary bedroom with amazing tiled en suite bathroom with a soaking tub & large shower, queen bedroom, den room with queen sofa bed and TV, full bathroom, spacious kitchen, living room, and deck with ramp
Lower Level: Large living/family room with ping pong, air hockey, and TV, queen bedroom, laundry area, bedroom with a bunk bed and 2 separate twin beds (4 twins total), and full bathroom with stall shower

DOGS PERMITTED? Yes, dogs are considered at this property. J2

Named after the famous book by John Le Carre, “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,” this retirement home of a former “cold warrior”/intelligence officer and his art educator wife sits on the tidal banks of the Weskeag River in South Thomaston. This newly updated and tastefully decorated home is perfect for guests who want both comfort and most importantly a private, woodsy  surrounding with views of the water, wildlife, local lobster boats, and the ebb and flow of the tides.

This very comfortable, 5 bedroom plus den/study home offers plenty of space and modern decor. The large living room has high wood ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a wall of glass windows - opening the interior to 180 degree views of the water and woods - along with an open modern kitchen and dining area. With two large living areas, adults can congregate upstairs while preparing meals or watching a movie, while kids can enjoy the huge downstairs playroom with their own TV/DVD player, full size ping pong and air hockey tables, and a games cabinet and table. This layout plus a kids bunk room with one bunk and two twin beds and a  separate room with a queen bed, a wrapround outdoor deck, and stairs providing riverside access for clamming or kayaking make this house a perfect base for a family vacation. Halls lined with bookshelves, a separate reading/TV room with deep comfortable chairs, built in benches on the deck and a screened-in gazebo outdoors make this home a reader’s delight as well.  

The house also features access for those with limited mobility, and is set up to be easily navigated with hardwood floors, a large master suite, a wheelchair accessible bath and shower room. The elevator is no longer accessible to the lower level.  There is also a fenced side yard and gates that enable dog owners to give their pets access to secure outdoor space without fear of them wandering off on their own.  

The whole house has recently had a complete renovation with all of the highest level of materials and furnishings used for your comfort and relaxation. Enjoy your mornings lounging on the wraparound deck, watching eagles dive for fish in the river or the lobster boats coming and going. Take day trips to neighboring towns Thomaston, Rockland, and Camden for shopping, museums, and restaurants. Spend an afternoon on Birch Point State Beach or take a short hike to the Owls Head lighthouse, both only minutes away. Enjoy a crab melt at the Keag (pronounced Gig) store or a lobster roll at Millers or McLoons, all local favorites. Or purchase live lobsters from world famous Atwood’s Lobster Company in Spruce Head and have your own waterside lobster bake.
 

BOATS INCLUDED? None, however, please navigate to the "Exploring Area" tab for amenity rental recommendations close to the property. The boats can be dropped off and picked up and can be launched 1/4 mile away at the public boat launch ramp or at the property from the shore line.

LINENS & TOWELS: The rental of this property includes all bed linens and towels. Beds will be made up upon arrival and there will be one bath towel and wash cloth per listed occupancy, two hand towels per bathroom, one bath mat per full bathroom, and two kitchen towels in the kitchen. Additional bath towels can be rented.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: Yes, the owner of this property does require a $250 refundable security deposit, however, guests are still financially responsible for non-accidental damages at the property or excessive cleaning.

Property Specifics:
Linens & Bath Towels: Yes, one set of bed linens and one bath towel set for each guest are included (beds are made up prior to guest arrival)
Cleaning: The property will be cleaned before and after the rental. Above normal cleaning charges will be billed to guest at the current hourly rate
Air Conditioning: No, there are fans in each of the bedrooms
Heat Source: Furnace
Parking: Large circular driveway and parking area, easily sufficient for 3-4 cars
Washer & Dryer: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes 
Coffee Maker: Yes, standard automatic drip with filters in each unit and french press
Internet Access: Yes, high speed with Wi-Fi
TV: 3 Flat Screen Smart TV's - 65” in main living room, 55” in study/den, and 50” in children’s playroom - each with cable and sound bars
Grill: Propane Gas Grill
Lobster Cooker: Outdoor Propane Gas Lobster Cooker
Usable Fireplace: Yes
Outdoor Firepit: No, please no fires
Water Source: Well with water treatment system/filtration (okay to drink from tap)
Trash Removal: Included with rental
Closest Shopping Village: Rockland, 5 miles away
Number of Restaurants within 5 Miles: 30 Plus
Water Frontage: Tidal/Salt Water River, not direct ocean/harbor frontage
Beach Access: Public nearby
Dock/Pier Access: Public nearby
Additional Amenities: Minimum Standards List

Smoking Is Not Permitted anywhere on or inside of any of our rental properties nor are those who may partake in tobacco smoking allowed to occupy any of our properties.

Occupancy may not exceed what is posted for each home. Maximum occupancy could include infants and children.

Please see our Rental Guidelines Page for further questions regarding how to book this property and additional charges and fees. Contact a reservation agent for more details or to ensure you are booking the right property for you.