Historic Wilbur Morse Friendship Maine Ocean Home

***First thing first, every 2024 fall booking includes a freshly caught lobster meal: don't miss out!*** Marvel over the vibrant colors of leaves or over the lobsters; you decide which is best.

Enjoy a stay in renowned Friendship Sloop builder, Wilbur Morse's, newly renovated 1800's Victorian Harbor House. The exact location where the famous Friendship Sloops were built and launched. Explore the history and charm of this fascinating Victorian home.

This house is hard to compare to others, as it provides a private boat mooring to use during your stay. Along with your own Private Wharf and Dock with continued water access. You have the option to dock your boat at the wharf --or-- on our harbor mooring, completely visible from the home. The wharf and a harbor mooring is quite a special package offer. Secure your boat in Friendship harbor, float a crate of lobsters at the wharf, fish from your private dock, take a guided fishing excursion or a sail, stick your toes in the ocean, jump off the float for a swim, or launch a kayak (provided by owners) to enjoy a paddle. End your day at the firepit overlooking sunsets on the water or on the expansive deck at the house.

All of Maine welcomes you and the sea breeze is luring you to visit. The changing seasons provides each guest visit a chance to experience different views of the ocean to marvel over. FALL: As summer ends and fall begins; you'll find a combination of warm days with cool (easy sleeping) evenings.

The harbor home provides a perfect Maine setting with memorizing views. You can sail on in by your boat or trailer your boat or kayaks to the wharf, fly in by plane at Boston, Portland or Bangor, or travel the path here by car, as the home is accessible by all. Friendship Maine is located in Mid Coast Maine on the Knox - Lincoln County Line. Providing easy traveling access to Camden, Rockland, Union, Waldoboro, Damariscotta, Pemaquid and Boothbay.


The Victorian is located at the very end of Morse Lane and your vacation days will be filled with watching all the boats of Friendship Harbor; beautiful fishing vessels created by the home's current owner, just as Wilbur created the famous Friendship Sloops; all in pursuit of those special Maine lobsters.


Don't miss out trying Maine's sweetest lobster. Fresh lobsters are dropped at the dock; you choose the best time of the day to enjoy these decadent crustaceans. Merely pull up the crate from the water, pick out the one/s that suits you best and savor.

Enjoy a walk around the popular harbor loop or to the local lobster restaurant for a delicious seafood meal topped off with ice cream. And remember the quaint market in town has everything you can imagine and more. The History of Friendship is found at the local Friendship Museum's Old school house building and their new in town annex. A visit to the local in town artisan shop highlights local talented artists. You may enjoy a visit to Walker's Beach, small and uncrowded. All this is found within minutes of your Victorian.

This Victorian home is full of character, originally built for $1,200 with lumber shipped from Bangor Me. You'll find plenty of space within the house. And the additions of new appliances include a stainless-steel gas stove, dishwasher and two sets of washer and dryer helps you spend more time outside. Five bedrooms provide three twin beds, two full size bed, one new queen bed and one new California King bed. New beds are included on the top floor bedrooms. Three beautiful full baths are located one on each of the three levels. A new family room has been added for the 2023 season complete with games, wet bar and refrigerator.

This home provides lots of outdoor seating and is located on a large lot with an expansive lawn, The lawn is great for lawn games and even hitting a few balls into the ocean. A fifteen second walk and you reach the water. You'll find the old foundation to the boat shop still remains. Quite a special spot to appreciate a morning sunrise, a perfect sunny day, firepit and fireworks. Anytime is perfect to let yourself unwind as you drift along with the waves.

*Make certain to note July is host to Lobster Boat Races and FRIENDSHIP DAY and the week with the first Saturday in August is the LOBSTER FESTIVAL both area highlights.* Other weeks offer neighboring town Lobster Boat Races, Fireworks, Friendship Sloop Races, and visit multiple Local Fairs and Festivals.

Even though we are great animal lovers, some of our guests cannot be around pets so we must restrict pets. Guests do board their pets at nearby centers.

All Covid mandates are strictly followed. Professional cleaning is provided, which washes laundry in hot water and disinfects all surfaces.

We live across town in the summer and are easy to reach. Most of all we love people and are proud to host your visit at the big blue Victorian that Wilbur built by the sea. See you soon!