Between Tides · Ocean Point, Maine
Some places become
part of who we are.
A century of summers.
A new story for every guest.
For generations, our family has returned to this little corner of coastal Maine. Between Tides is our invitation to discover the beauty, history and enduring sense of place that have made Ocean Point part of our lives.
The Main House & Carriage House · Between Tides · Enhanced Property Illustration
Our Family’s Ocean Point
The place we always
came back to.
Our family’s history at Ocean Point stretches back more than a century. Since 1927, generations of our family have spent their summers here, building a collection of memories shaped by the rocky shoreline, the woods, the tides and the traditions of this special coastal community.
My grandfather was among Ocean Point’s early property owners. At one time, he held approximately fifteen acres of land here. Through the generations, the family has retained roughly eight acres, including woodland and a portion of the pond that remains part of our property today.
As the years passed, the land and the surrounding community continued to evolve. What has remained constant is the feeling of returning to a place that is both familiar and endlessly interesting.
The sound of the waves against the granite, the changing light across the water, the fragrance of the evergreens and the quiet of the woodland have all been part of our family story.
Some places are more than destinations.
They become traditions.
A Little Coastal History
Ocean Point, through the years.
Long before Between Tides welcomed its first guest, Ocean Point had already become a beloved gathering place for generations of summer visitors.
01 / The Arrival of Summer
When visitors came by steamboat.
Ocean Point developed as a summer colony between the 1870s and the 1920s, when families began traveling to the Maine coast to escape the summer heat and enjoy the Atlantic air.
Many of its early summer residents came from Augusta, traveling down the Kennebec River by steamboat to the Ocean Point wharf. Cottages began appearing along the coastline, and the community grew into a cherished summer destination.
02 / The Early Cottages
The architecture of a summer colony.
Along Shore Road and Grimes Cove, some of the earliest cottages were built between 1887 and 1900. Their picturesque porches, distinctive rooflines and occasional Queen Anne details reflected the architecture of the era.
These homes became part of the character of Ocean Point. The tradition of families returning year after year helped shape a community where summer memories were passed from one generation to the next.
03 / The Working Coast
A place shaped by the sea.
The wider Boothbay region has a maritime history that stretches back centuries. Fishing, boatbuilding and coastal trade helped shape the communities that grew along these shores.
Shipyards, working waterfronts and lobster boats remain important parts of the region’s identity. Here, the sea has never been simply a beautiful backdrop. It has long been part of everyday life.
A History Before the Summer Cottages
The land has a longer story.
Long before the arrival of European settlers or the development of Ocean Point as a summer community, the lands and waters of this region were part of Wabanaki homelands.
Wabanaki peoples have maintained deep cultural relationships with the forests, rivers and coastal waters of Maine for thousands of years. Their histories, traditions and communities continue today.
Our family has long been aware that the land holds stories reaching far beyond our own generations. We believe its history deserves to be acknowledged with respect and care.
For further historical context, visit the
Maine Historical Society
.
Stories Along the Shoreline
Lighthouses, legends
and the open Atlantic.
An Ocean Point walk is about more than the scenery. The shoreline offers glimpses into the maritime history of the Boothbay region.
A Lighthouse on the Horizon
Ram Island Light
Visible from Ocean Point, Ram Island Light has guided mariners near the entrance to Boothbay Harbor since the nineteenth century. Its distinctive silhouette remains a favorite sight along the coast.
A Guardian of the Harbor
The Cuckolds
Established as a fog signal station in 1892 and later fitted with a lighthouse in 1907, The Cuckolds marks the ocean approach to Boothbay Harbor. It remains one of the region’s memorable offshore landmarks.
A Story from 1912
The William Rice
The two-masted schooner William Rice ran aground on the rocks at Ocean Point in November 1912. Its wreck remained visible for years, becoming part of the community’s local maritime lore.
A New Chapter
From family retreat
to Between Tides.
The Carriage House is a newer chapter in our family’s Ocean Point story. A light-filled studio above the garage offers an opportunity to share this beautiful setting with visitors in a more personal way.
Rather than creating another conventional hotel experience, we imagined a private coastal base camp where guests could settle in comfortably and spend their days discovering everything the region offers.
That is the idea behind Between Tides: a smaller place to stay, thoughtful hospitality, and a bigger connection to Maine.
Less House. More Maine.
Sharing Our Favorite Corner of Maine
There’s a little something
for every kind of explorer.
Whether it’s your first visit or your fifteenth, we hope you’ll discover something that makes Ocean Point feel special to you.
The Shoreline
Morning walks along the granite ledges, lighthouse views, lobster boats and the changing colors of the Atlantic.
The Woodland
Evergreens, moss-covered stone, quiet trails and the peaceful natural setting surrounding our family property.
The Discoveries
Harbor cruises, working waterfronts, galleries, gardens, local food and the many unexpected pleasures of Midcoast Maine.
For the Curious Traveler
Explore a little more history.
If you love discovering the stories behind the places you visit, these resources offer a fascinating look at the Boothbay region and early Ocean Point.
Come Make Your Own Memories
A new chapter
is waiting for you.
We’ve loved Ocean Point for generations. Now we’d love to introduce you to the place that has meant so much to our family.
Discover the Carriage House Guest Suite or get in touch about your 2027 Maine escape.
Between Tides · Ocean Point, Maine
Where Waves & Woods Meet
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