Maine Charm on the Coast! On the National Historic Register as the oldest summer cottage in mid-coast Maine! Iconic Cow Palace/Webster House, 1867. Perched on the Penobscot Bay, the Cow Palace is a fully restored 4,000 square foot summer cottage with 6 bedrooms/3 baths. Perfect for a multigenerational vacation, the 2-acre property includes water and forest views, a short walk to several beaches, and borders the 156 acres of Fort Point State Park, with hiking trails, beaches, and lighthouse. The space The Lucena Webster house, known locally as the Cow Palace, was built as a summer home in 1867 on the shore of the Penobscot Bay. This is authentic historic Maine charm with the modern comforts and conveniences of a full restoration. We are located on a quiet, dead-end street just steps away from the Lighthouse. We are only 15 minutes from the bustling town of Belfast, which has fabulous restaurants, a world-famous lobster pound, and theater and music. Only 35 minutes away are the renowned sailing towns of Castine and Camden; in just under an hour you are in Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Our spot on Cape Jellison offers serenity, long water views, and many hiking and biking options. The Cow Palace was the first house built on Lighthouse Road, and commands an impressive view of water and woods. Enjoy the deep wrap-around porch with cool breezes off the Penobscot Bay; the artist’s studio in the sunroom; and the beauty of our antique barn (c 1871) nestled against the deep Maine woods. The Cow Palace is on Cape Jellison, which is a rare and beautiful quiet spot on the Maine coast. Stockton Harbor, minutes away, offers kayaking, boating, and local fare and craft cocktails. Enter the house through the boot-room, where you’ll find an array of lawn games such as of bocce and bean-bag toss , games and beach toys/shoes, and a full sized fridge. The kitchen has pink granite countertops and modern appliances, including a smart stove, toaster, microwave, coffee-maker, dishwasher, lobster pots, and complete cooking spices, oil, and coffee and tea. The kitchen features original pass-through filled with antique fiesta-ware to the dining room, with dining for up to 12. The library on the first floor has a fold-out queen sofa if needed, and the spacious living room has two full couches and a large, smart TV. There is a full bathroom on each floor. There are six bedrooms on the top two floors: three kings, three queens (one bedroom with two queens), and one room with two twin beds; all have high quality new mattresses, luxurious linens, and 6+ feet tall windows. On each floor there is a large, full bathroom, with plenty of fluffy towels, storage, and a washer/dryer on the second floor. The deep wrap-around porch features plenty of seating, plus two child-sized chairs, and a picnic table. The house is simply and elegantly furnished, with a blend of modern and antique, and boasts over 1,000 books for summer reading. This is a perfect spot for socializing with friends and family with lots of large, communal areas, but it also offers many spaces for quiet and solitude; from the thick plastered bedrooms to the cozy side porch, there are many places to retreat from it all. The playhouse (c.1889) in the yard is newly renovated, and has a bookcase, seating, and a sleeping platform. Feel free to use (linens not provided). Special Note: This is a very quiet residential street, and we strictly adhere to the noise ordinance: No noise after 10pm-- so make sure this is the perfect quiet spot for you to rent:) Walk less than five minutes to the historic Fort Point Lighthouse and take the trails in Fort Point State Park, which includes a sandy beach, a rocky beach, a pier, rich history, and picnicking in the woods. Explore our woods, which back into the park as well, and pick wild raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. The quiet seven-mile Cape Jellison road is great for long walks and for runners/bikers. Sandy Point Beach is 10 minutes away, ideal for swimming and also great hiking trails. Sears Island, the largest uninhabited island off the East Coast, is only 6 minutes away and full of wonderful trails-- walk the deserted beach or the forest road. Nearby Bucksport (11 miles) has a golf course, craft brews, shops, restaurants, grocery store, and several bakeries. Visit neighboring Searsport (8 miles) and the fascinating Maine Maritime Museum, as well as the summer flea markets. The iconic Cow Palace has been perched on a knoll overlooking the beautiful Penobscot Bay since it was built by the Webster family (from Bangor) as their summer cottage in 1867. It remained in two families for a century: And it has been beloved ever since, including by our own family. We are not an out of town investment firm, as this is our summer home that we share when we aren't here. We have been on Cape Jellison for over 40 years/four generations, and can help you with any local questions/lobster hook-ups, etc. Please reach out anytime:) We are delighted to share our summer house with you. Guest access Plenty of parking in driveway. Other things to note Please note that this is a quiet, residential street, and the noise ordinance prohibits noise after 10pm. We take this seriously and will enforce this, as it's important to our friends and neighbors. Just to be clear before you book that quiet time begins at 10p, and this is the right, quiet spot for you;)