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Located in Friendship, Maine, Flood's Cove is the Most Relaxing Oceanfront Vacation Experience You'll Find on the Maine Coast.

the Flood’s cove experience

Flood’s Cove is an inclusive, family oriented and welcoming summer vacation experience on the coast of Maine offering seven historic oceanfront cottages for weekly rental.

Situated in the heart of Midcoast Maine, Flood’s Cove is located on a fifty-five acre parcel of oceanfront land, including an eleven acre private island. Flood’s Cove is a family owned and operated small business and has been renting seaside cottages for more than 90 years.

maine family vacation experience at Flood’s Cove

Enjoy unfettered access to the ocean and beaches along the waterfront or explore the grounds on quiet nature trails through the woods. Discover “Beatrice Bay,” a tranquil and secluded seaside cove, or hike to the tip of “Pa’s Island” and have a family picnic at the oceanfront Gazebo overlooking Muscongus Bay and the nearby islands.

We also offer a kids playground area, a public dock off “Ruby Rock,” a swim float in the middle of Flood’s Cove, and paddle board, kayak or canoe rentals. Enjoy a trip to “the gut” and go clamming at low tide, or go fishing for mackerel, bluefish and stripers, or just relax with a good book overlooking the ocean and soak in the afternoon sun and smell the fresh ocean air.

Make sure to ask us about fall cottage rentals in late September and October and experience the beautiful fall foliage as only the coast of Maine can offer at Flood’s Cove.

Join the generations of families that agree this is the most relaxing and beautiful oceanside vacation experience you will discover on the coast of Maine. Flood’s Cove is also pet-friendly so you can enjoy Flood’s Cove with all members of your family (note: the Westwind cottage is the only pet-free cottage).

oceanfront Vacation Cottages

Flood’s Cove is proud to offer seven oceanfront cottages on the coast of Maine, each with their own history, charm and character. From the Log Cabin secluded up in the woods to the Barnacle located on the beach to the Defiance that literally sits “on” the water, to the Westwind, our newest oceanside cottage. Flood’s Cove has been making Maine family vacation memories since the 1930’s.

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seaside weddings

Flood’s Cove also offers a unique and very special setting for a one-of-a-kind wedding experience for the lucky bride and groom, the entire wedding party as well as family and friends. Come see why we think this place shines forth above all!

Oceanside Camping

You can also sea kayak to Pa’s Island which provides oceanfront island campsites. Each campsite has a steel fire ring with an adjustable grill, a picnic table, outhouses, easy access to the ocean and beautiful ocean views all around.

A little about the owners

Mary Flood Thompson and her brother John Flood are the current owners of Flood’s Cove after taking over for their Mother, Dr. Alice Flood, in 1983. Together, with the help of the next generation’s 7 “kids”, the Thompson’s and Flood’s have carefully maintained and cared for this special place for all to enjoy. David Flood, the older brother of Mary and John, passed away in 2022. Flood’s Cove is not the same without him and his family and they will be dearly missed.

Everett and Dr. Alice Flood would surely have wished to see Flood’s Cove continue to provide a place today where tenants feel like family and who have made this place truly special. Thank you to all of our tenants and the support you have shown throughout the years. Flood’s Cove would truly be a lesser place without each of you and the magic you bring to the Cove each and every year. We appreciate you!

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