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Photo: Exterior view of Mandalay

Mandalay

Step back into E.B. White’s world of Stuart Little and Charlotte’s Web in idyllic Brooklin, Maine.
The summer colony of Haven, overlooking picturesque Center Harbor, came to life at the turn of the century and is delightfully reminiscent of that by-gone era.

Mandalay was built in 1905 by Margaret Rabold, an opera singer, who designed the house to be open and acoustically pleasing for summer performances. She made her vision come to life with the interior of the cottage open to the peak of the roof and upstairs bedrooms situated to one side with a balcony overlooking the main room. Listen carefully to hear the notes of her piano which she had brought in by steamship from her Baltimore home as she sings the chorus of “On the Road to Mandalay.”

Remaining in the family for over 100 years now, Mandalay continues to be lovingly cared for with an eye toward balancing the quaint, cottage feel of yesteryear with the comforts and conveniences of today.

Re-learn how to “unplug” and decompress. Enjoy the simple pleasures of relaxing on the wraparound porch, harbor gazing, reading, or playing board games with friends and family. You will also enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer you with boating, hiking, exploring the coastline and picking blueberries.

Upstairs there are three comfortable bedrooms off the balcony: one equipped with twin beds, one housing a queen, and the third a full sized bed. Downstairs, enjoy lobster at a custom-built dining table for ten while watching the boats motor through the harbor. Relax in the spacious family room in front of the fireplace decorated with special finds from the shore.

The kitchen also enjoys harbor views, has its own fireplace for chilly mornings, and is open to the vast living room. If a night out is desired, there are plenty of splendid restaurants to discover within a short walk or drive.

We invite you to add your own treasures from the shore as the harbor is only 100 yards from the front steps. (We do ask that you remain respectful of the environment and meadow in front of us, as it is held in a Nature Trust owned by the neighbors.) Access to the shore front is at the public launch at the Brooklin Boat Yard.

Enjoy preparing meals with fresh organic foods from the Brooklin farmer’s market, wild Maine blueberries from the front meadow, and the bounty of the North Atlantic in the fully equipped kitchen.

It may be hard to tear yourself away from coffee in the Adirondack chairs on the front porch for your sail down Eggemoggin Reach or island exploring, but rest assured that cocktails on the porch will welcome you back in time to experience the best show in town put on nightly by a cast of lightning bugs and the stars in the clear night sky.

No matter if you’re participating in a class at the world renowned Wooden Boat School just 3 miles away, taking part in a studio session at Kneisel Hall in nearby Blue Hill, or here simply to relax and explore Maine’s many unique and picturesque sights, Mandalay welcomes you.

Details

Location:
Brooklin, Maine
Number of Guests:
6
Bedrooms:
3
Full Bathrooms:
1
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Photos

Photo: Exterior view of Mandalay
Exterior view of Mandalay
Photo: Scenic view from the lawn at Mandalay
Scenic view from the lawn at Mandalay
Photo: View of lawn and water from Mandalay
View of lawn and water from Mandalay
Photo: Scenic view from inside Mandalay
Scenic view from inside Mandalay
Photo: Lovely deck at Mandalay
Lovely deck at Mandalay
Photo: View from the deck at Mandalay
View from the deck at Mandalay
Photo: View from the kitchen at Mandalay
View from the kitchen at Mandalay
Phhoto: View of the dining room at Mandalay
View of the dining room at Mandalay
Photo: View of the living space at Mandalay
View of the living space at Mandalay
Photo: View of the living room at Mandalay
View of the living room at Mandalay
Photo: Corner of living room at Mandalay
Corner of living room at Mandalay
Photo: Looking into living room at Mandalay
Looking into living room at Mandalay
Photo: View of Bedroom 1 at Mandalay
View of Bedroom 1 at Mandalay
Photo: View of Bedroom 2 at Mandalay
View of Bedroom 2 at Mandalay
Photo: View of Bedroom 3 at Mandalay
View of Bedroom 3 at Mandalay
Photo: Center Harbor
Center Harbor
Photo: View of the Mandalay sign
View of the Mandalay sign
Photo: View of the table at Mandalay
View of the table at Mandalay

Bedroom / Bathroom Details

Bedrooms Bathrooms
Bedroom 1: 2 Twin Beds upstairs Bathroom 1: Full downstairs
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed upstairs
Bedroom 3: Full Bed upstairs

Amenities

Deck
Patio Furniture
Working Fireplace
Microwave
Washer/Dryer
Television
Internet Access
Telephone
Coffee Maker
Blender
Iron and Board
Lobster Pot
Linens / Towels / Pillows

2023 Rates and Available Weeks

Booked for Summer 2023!

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What Our Guests are Saying

"Hi! We had the BEST time!! The cottage was lovely and the service was perfect. I will find you on FaceBook - Many thanks."
Susan P., NY

"Mandalay was just fabulous. We could have sat out on the deck and stared at the view forever. We really liked Brooklin. The natural beauty there is stunning. We got into the habit of taking a morning family bike ride to check things out. Had a dinner at the Inn which far exceeded expectations as well."
Tucker N., MA

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