54 Pinkham RoadBristol, ME 04554Price: $1,125,000

Arrival at this harborfront cottage is inviting from the first turn into the driveway, where beds of flowers in full bloom and lovely ornamental plantings greet you, with boats dancing at their moorings in Pemaquid Harbor just beyond. It's the ideal spot to settle in for a delightful Maine summer. A cheery front door opens to a front hall where the water view immediately pulls you toward the kitchen and living spaces, all oriented to take in the cozy harbor. South- and west-facing decks expand the living space outdoors, making the most of the home inside and out. A bedroom and den on the first floor complete that level, along with a full bath featuring a high-end updated shower. Upstairs, the primary bedroom sits harborside with a spectacular view to wake up to, plus a large walk-in closet. A second bedroom faces east. The second-floor bath has also been beautifully updated, with a high-end shower and double vanities. Kayaks wait on the front lawn, ready for a paddle around the cove and out to the ocean beyond. There's potential to build a private dock, though a nearby town pier offers a ramp, floats for easy ocean access, and dinghy storage. Tucked on a quiet dead-end gravel road, the neighborhood is safe and peaceful -- ideal for children. Pemaquid Beach, Little Beach, Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site, and the Starboard Caf are all within walking distance, putting the best of the Pemaquid Peninsula right at your doorstep.