Cottage in Maine Snowy Winter Scenes

Step into a winter postcard at our cottage in Maine. Discover the charm of our snow-covered retreat and enjoy the peaceful winter scenery.

Best Cottage in Maine

Cottages in Maine are often found in rural or coastal areas and are popular among vacationers looking for a peaceful retreat. They usually have a rustic charm and are designed to blend in with the natural surroundings. Cottages in Maine are often used as vacation homes or rental properties, providing a relaxing and scenic getaway for visitors, “The way life should be.”

In my case, our cottage in Maine is on the coast, and it is walkable to the beach and the river. It was my parent’s home, and we inherited it about 5 years ago. Join me for our cottage in Maine Home Tour to learn more. It is newly renovated and where we spend our time in the summer months or a weekend here and there in the winter.

Nor’easter Snow Day

The first Nor’easter of the year has just passed us by, leaving only about 3″- 4″ of new snow here at our cottage in Maine. We came here from Vermont to ride out the Nor’easter, which was expected to drop a good foot of snow. However, it was our home in Vermont that ended up with 3′ – 4′ feet of snow! Can you imagine that? But, while I am here at our cottage in Maine, I thought I would share some day-after photos with you. Everything always looks better with snow, especially a week before Christmas. I hope you enjoy today’s visit to our cottage in coastal Maine.

Nubble Lighthouse

The Nubble Lighthouse, also known as the Cape Neddick Light, is a historic lighthouse located on Nubble Island in York, Maine. It is one of the most iconic and photographed lighthouses in the United States. The lighthouse was first established in 1879 and has since become a popular tourist attraction.

The Nubble Lighthouse sits atop a rocky outcrop and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. It is a white, square-shaped tower with a black lantern room. The lighthouse is automated and still in operation today, guiding ships and boats along the rocky coastline.

Visitors can view the Nubble Lighthouse from Sohier Park, which offers a picturesque vantage point. The lighthouse and its surrounding area provide a stunning backdrop for photography and a serene atmosphere for visitors to enjoy.

After a big storm, I love to grab a cup of coffee and head out to visit the Nubble Light House, which is about 2 miles from our cottage in Maine. The rocky coast guarantees rough seas and a beautiful site. I grew up not too far from this lighthouse, and when I was a little girl, the lighthouse keeper’s wife worked for my family at Coupe’s Gift Shop here at the Nubble, and she would also cut my hair. I have been fortunate enough to visit the lighthouse itself several times over my years here.

You can learn more about growing up in Maine in the Coastal Maine Heritage—Embracing My Roots post.

A “Nubble” is a piece of land that is an island at high tide and connected to the mainland at low tide. At high tide, you need a boat to cross, and you can walk over the rocks at low tide. The lighthouse used to be a Coast Guard station before it was automated many years ago.

Digging out

While I am enjoying my morning at the Nubble, my husband shovels out the pathways around the home. Unfortunately, our snowblower wouldn’t start up this morning, as it probably hadn’t been used in the last couple of years when my dad was still with us; however, the snow was very light and fluffy and simple to clear out.

Snowy Vintage Tools

My father’s old tools still reside on the side of the garage that faces our backyard. They are a constant reminder of my dad and all the “puttering” around he used to do here.

Winterberries at a Cottage in Maine

My parents have always loved the red winterberries off the cottage in Maine sunroom. Now, we fully enjoy their beauty as we decorate the home for the holidays and gift a bouquet to my parents at the cemetery, tied with a red bow found in my mother’s sewing kit.

While spending summers at our cottage in Maine, we built this DIY stone fire pit to enjoy. I think it’s time, though, to turn it into a winter fire pit if the temperatures will allow. I would love to bundle up, light a fire, and sit here all day long with some hot chocolate or toddy.

Christmas Wreath Cottage in Maine Tradition

Here, I’ve decorated the front door of our cottage in Maine with three Christmas wreaths. A family tradition I started a few years ago. See the old photo that inspired this tradition from 30 years ago here.

You may also enjoy the Cozy Snow Day at Home in Maine post.

Old fence posts in the backyard surround a collection of my father’s handmade birdhouses, benches, and a fisherman’s glass water bobber.

Now, let’s take another quick visit back to the Nubble to experience the beauty of Maine’s rocky coast.

If you ever get to Maine, planning a stop at the most photographed lighthouse ever is a must and a place I am proud to call my hometown, where my mother and I were both born and raised.

A classic pinecone wreath on the garage door was a favorite of my mother’s.

See more on our three-wreath Christmas front door tradition in the post, A Front Door Christmas Wreath Tradition.

Thanks for stopping by today for a winter snow day at our cottage in Maine.