Title: "THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE" WATERFRONT OASIS / HARBOR VIEWS AND A SHARED DOCK. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE" WATERFRONT OASIS / HARBOR VIEWS AND A SHARED DOCK. Holiday home in Cushing with kitchen ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101903800/101903730/w2160h1436x0y0-8949a287.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101903800/101903730/w2156h1423x4y0-ba9b402f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101903800/101903730/4f914765.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101903800/101903730/w1158h964x0y14-f8986b58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101903800/101903730/020bd02d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the ultimate coastal retreat at this waterfront home in Cushing Harbor. Unwind on the porch with 180-degree views of the harbor, or relax in the comfortable living area equipped with a fully loaded kitchen. Enjoy family-friendly perks like a flat-screen TV, WiFi, board games, and a large yard. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Kitchen - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### "THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE" WATERFRONT OASIS / HARBOR VIEWS AND A SHARED DOCK. "THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE! Come and see why the call it "VACATIONLAND" Get ready to relax in enjoy the Cushing Harbor views for this water front home. Enjoy the water views from the porch with a 180 degree view of the harbor. The sunny and open interior is perfect for a family vacation or a romantic get away! Comfortable and updated living area with a fully equipped kitchen that has all the necessities. The main suite sits in one end of the home for added privacy and features a private bathroom. The other bedrooms share a shower/tub combination. Added perks for the family friendly get away include a flat screen TV with cable WiFi, board games, a gas grill and large yard to enjoy! This home is perfect for those who want to be on the coast but no to far away from what midcoast Maine has to offer. The shared dock comes in handy if you would like to bring your boat or kayak to be on the water or just want to go for a swim. Total access to Muscongus Bay or spend the day in near by Rockland, Port Clyde or Thomaston. Grab your cocktail and enjoy the sound of the seacoast, enjoy the sound of the lobster boats coming in from their day! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Step to reach entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Visual alarms in hallways - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83530000/83521200/83521156/299f9b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly updated cottage directly on Maple Juice Cove Cushing - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=83521156&PinnedHotelID=83521156&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759400/31759319/0b5de6b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy the quiet, the calm, the sunset and the deck! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Cushing is home to this holiday home. General Henry Knox Museum and Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Marshall Point Lighthouse and Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. Maine State Prison Store and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Cushing travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cushing.dx3000439767) [View more Holiday homes in Cushing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cushing-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000439767-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.954178,-69.305885&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uthkGvh_fL%3FS%3FW%3FS%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40U%40SBUBUBSBUBSDUBQDUDSBUDSDSFQDSFSFQDSFSFQFSFQHQFOHQFSHOHOHQHOHQHMJQJMHOJOJKHOJMJMLMJKJMJKLMJILKLKLIJKLILILILINGLGLILENGLGLENGLENENCLENELANCNCNALCNCN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FNBNBL%40NBNBN%40LDNDNBLDNDLFNDLFLFLDNHLFLFLHLHLHLHLJLHJJLJLJJJLJJLJJJLJLJLJNJJJNHNJLHPHLHPJNHPHNFNHRFPHNFPFPHRFPFRDRFPDRFRDPDRDRDTDRBTDPBTBRBTBRBTBTBR%40T%40T%40TBR%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%40R%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FVAR%3FTATAT%3FTCRATATATCRCTCTCRCTCRCTEPCTERETEREREPGRERGPERGRGPIRGPGPINGPIRGNINIPKNIPILIPKLINKLKLKNKLKLKLKJKLMJKJMJMJKJMHMJMHMHMHMHMFMFOHMDMFMFODMFODMDOBODMDO%40OBOBM%40OBOBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMCOAOCOCMAOEMEOCOEMEOGMEMGOGMEMIMGOGMIMIMIMIKKMIMKMKKIMMKKKMKKMMKMKMIOKMKMIOKMKQIMIQIOIQIOIOGSIQGOIQGQGSGQGSESGQGSESGQESESCUESEUCQEUCSCUCSCUCUASAUCUAUASAUAU%3FUAU%3FS%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aLO97BYdv7gjq3GOqp0h4YVbf3g=) Cushing, ME ### What's nearby - Rockland Ferry Terminal - 37 min drive - 19.7 miles - Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 37 min drive - 19.5 miles - Rockland Harbor Park - 37 min drive - 19.5 miles - Samoset Resort Golf Course - 42 min drive - 22.1 miles - Tenants Harbor Marina - 52 min drive - 27.4 miles ### Getting around - Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 31 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Happy Clam - ‬39 min drive - ‪Wallaces Market - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Quarry Tavern - ‬41 min drive - ‪The Black Harpoon - ‬49 min drive - ‪Outback Saloon - ‬41 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE" WATERFRONT OASIS / HARBOR VIEWS AND A SHARED DOCK. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at "THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE" WATERFRONT OASIS / HARBOR VIEWS AND A SHARED DOCK. ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at "THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE" WATERFRONT OASIS / HARBOR VIEWS AND A SHARED DOCK. ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is "THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE" WATERFRONT OASIS / HARBOR VIEWS AND A SHARED DOCK. located? > Situated in Cushing, this holiday home is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from St. George River and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Maine State Prison Store. General Henry Knox Museum and Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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