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Elegant 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic 1862 Sea Captain's House. Pets welcome.

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The upstairs apartment and downstairs apartment decks
The lovely old eat-in kitchen; hand-crafted units; English Victorian pine table.
Beyond the main part of the kitchen is a computer area.
The elegant Dining Room has English antique furniture and fine china.
Looking from the Dining Room back into the Living Room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Rockland, ME
  • Place, Rockland Ferry Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Rockland Harbor Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Samoset Resort Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Main

1 Double Bed

Second

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

En-Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Elegant 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic 1862 Sea Captain's House. Pets welcome.

Elegant Ground Floor Apartment in Historic 1862 Sea Captain's House. Revel in English and American period antiques and original works of art, oil paintings, watercolors and prints. Dine off fine English china. Relish beautiful French fabric curtains and handmade quilts.

Lovingly restored and renovated to exacting standards, the house retains its original features, wood floors and gracious moldings.

Master bedroom with double bed, en-suite bathroom, TV. Second bedroom with two twin beds. Both bedrooms air-conditioned. Clean fresh linens and comforter covers.

Main bathroom with shower over tub. En-suite bathroom with shower. Both provided with plentiful towels and wash cloths. Shower gel, shampoo and conditioner supplied.

Stately Dining Room, with period English furniture and polished oak table and chairs.

Charming and cosy Living Room with comfortable armchairs, sofa-bed and TV. Wood stove, firewood provided.

Spacious eat-in Kitchen with period English table and chairs. Excellent appliances, including dishwasher & washer-dryer. Coffee maker, toaster, microwave, stove, full complement of pots, pans and cookware.

Desk area adjacent to kitchen. High-speed internet and wi-fi throughout house.

Large deck with table, chairs and umbrella. Charcoal BBQ (charcoal supplied). Fire pit, chairs and picnic table in garden. Firewood supplied.

Private entrances. Ample parking. Minutes from historic main street. The Captain Zadoc F. Brewster House is perfectly located to explore the Rockland & Camden Area, Penobscot Bay, Maine Lighthouses & Islands, and Acadia National Park.

Local Attractions: Visit the outstanding Farnsworth Art Museum or the world famous Owls Head Transportation Museum. Stroll through Rockland's art gallery district - fifteen galleries in all. Walk out on Rockland Breakwater to visit the lighthouse.

Drive to Owls Head, Marshall Point and Pemaquid Lighthouses. Drive to Camden and Rockport, beautiful towns and lovely harbors.

Drive up or climb Mount Battie for spectacular views over Penobscot Bay.

Take a ferry to Vinalhaven, North Haven, Isleboro or Monhegan and experience island life. Enjoy an evening out at one of Rockland's wonderful restaurants, pubs and wine bars.

Spring, Summer and Fall Activities: Whatever the season, whatever the sport, there's something for you here in the Rockland area. Stroll, walk, run, or hike. Rent a bike or a kayak. Take a windjammer cruise. Go deep sea fishing. Go rock climbing at Camden Hills State Park. Golf at 'one of the 75 best golf courses in the country', or at two other public courses.

Explore the fascinating communities on the numerous peninsulas nearby and inland. Fall foliage is spectacular.

Winter Activities: Cross country ski on local trails or down hill ski nearby at Camden Snow Bowl. Or take the worthwhile trip to the famous Sugarloaf Mountain area. Tobaggan or watch the World Tobaggan Championships at Camden Bowl. Ice climb in the Camden Hills. Ice boat on the frozen lakes. Or cook up a storm in our lovely kitchen and settle by a roaring fire to read or watch TV.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please discuss with us if holding an event
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Pets

Pets allowed: cats (limit 3 total)
We are pet friendly!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs not to be left unattended in the apartment, unless in a crate where they won't bark/howl. Take precautions to prevent cats scratching furniture.
No smoking in the apartment includes tobacco, vaping and cannabis.
Renter must inform us if bringing pet(s), size and number. We reserve the right to refuse if deemed unsuitable.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Please discuss with us if holding an event
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockland

Located in Rockland, this apartment is near a water park and by the sea. Owls Head Lighthouse and Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Beech Hill Preserve and Owls Head State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Sail Power and Steam Museum and Coastal Children's Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Rockland, ME

What's nearby

  • Rockland Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rockland Harbor Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kalers Korner Market - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Island - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic 1862 Sea Captain's House. Pets welcome. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic 1862 Sea Captain's House. Pets welcome.?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic 1862 Sea Captain's House. Pets welcome. on 31 Dec 2026 start from AU$313, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Elegant 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic 1862 Sea Captain's House. Pets welcome.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic 1862 Sea Captain's House. Pets welcome.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic 1862 Sea Captain's House. Pets welcome.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic 1862 Sea Captain's House. Pets welcome. located?

This family-friendly Rockland apartment building is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Owls Head Lighthouse and Owls Head Transportation Museum. Samoset Resort Golf Course and Strand Theater are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marshall N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

This is a great apartment. Wonderful communication and helpful recommendations for the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice weekend

Nice clean place to stay. Really cool piece of history. Awesome location. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brownie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Midcoast Maine location

This house is in the perfect location for day trips on the midcoast region of Maine, and Rockland itself is wonderful. It was very spacious which was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful visit

The hosts hade erything set up for us, it was spotlessly clean, kitchen very well stocked, and fireplace and entire apartment very cozy and welcoming. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay!

We really enjoyed our stay in this historic home. It was comfortable and had everything we needed. We used the kitchen for several meals. The location is great and an easy drive or walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming historic home

This is a lovely property with lots of character. We had a very relaxing and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Charming and historic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay!

Very nice base for Camden International Film Festival. George was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

Really clean Convenient location to the Samoset
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Nice and cozy stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

We loved our stay in this cozy historic house! Conveniently located, beautiful and clean, and lots of space. Felt like home. This is our 3rd time visiting Maine, and this house is our favorite that we've stayed at. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and Comfortable

We stayed at the Captain Brewster House on our annual fall trip to the Rockland-Camden area. It was very.comfortable and the location couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect New England Home

Such a beautiful place. Close to Main Street, lovely furnishings and artwork and very historic. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huoy n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very well appointed

And the Library was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stop in mid coast Maine

The property is a quintessential Maine building with excellent art piece’s throughout. It is in a wonderful location with access to all points of interest within a day’s trip. We did daily trips both north and south and returned to the property and it’s well equipped kitchen for our evening meals.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo L.

Grrat home with so much character and charm.

This is a beautiful home, with all the necessities and more. We stayed here with 2 couples and were very comfortable. I would highly this home to anyone looking for a home in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint old house

Full of period furnishings and dinnerware. Perfect location for mid Maine coast. Get your lobster at Jesses market or better yet at Beths farmer's market. Not fancy or modern just comfortable!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rockland

Repeat renter. Plenty of room for all. Great location and views. Close to everything and very quiet. Love the decor and character of the house. Definitely recommend and will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Perrin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maine Getaway

The location, with the bay a block away and downtown five minutes, and highway One 15 seconds from the front driveway, was ideal. Convenient to several food stores and restaurants it was still quiet and felt secluded the 12 days we were there. It gave us an interesting, historic venue in which to relax when we wanted but put us near enough for any action we wanted; the host was literally available 24/7, living 10 steps from our own private entry. We would love to come back.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

A great rental. Quiet, comfortable, clean, and super cozy. The little outside deck an added bonus. Great book selection! There is nothing not to like about this property. Convenient to everything. I suspect this will not be my first time at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1862 Old sea Captains house

It is very unique being so old. I loved it. The bed was comfortable. Cathy had a list of restaurants and a description of what they had to eat. It was located close to a lot of restaurants. We could see the water looking out the seconded floor window. I would highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely base for exploring Rockland/Camden

We really enjoyed our stay - exactly as pictured, very clean, and close to the outdoor activities we wanted to do in Rockland and Camden. The apartment has lots of decorations which give it character (might be a little worrisome about breaking something with a very small kid.) The only thing that wasn't great was the shower in the main bathroom, which was snug, but the second bath's shower/tub combo had plenty of space. Communication with the hosts was smooth and they gave us lots of tips for local restaurants, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Apartment

This lovely historical apartment is just a block from the water. It’s tastefully decorated and feels very private. If you love to read and cook it’s a great find. The kitchen is well equipped, there is an elegant dining room and a three shelf book shelf full of cook books. The dining room also holds a large book case full of high quality literary fiction, classics, biographys, history etc. It is close to museums and the library and several good restaurants. Wewill definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

rebecca c.

Very nice, but not quite luxury

The accommodations were comfortable and adequate. The apartment has a nice, homey feel. It is only average in terms of cleanliness. A higher standard here would make it seem much more like a "luxury" accommodation. We did enjoy our stay here though. The washer wasn't working perfectly, but it was very nice to have a washer and dryer to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Water across busy street

Overall decent and clean place to stay. Kitchen is fully stocked. George was very nice and quick to respond. A few suggestions would be to fix grill, clean up outside area, maybe replace futon with a couch in living room. (futon not comfortable) and maybe a queen size bed in bedroom. Thank you George for your assistance
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Shaer or George Whisstock

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A teacher and archaeologist by background, Cathy is a designer, decorator and photographer. She and her English husband George have designed and built over 100 websites, produced and published books and CD's and numerous other media related items.

George is a boatbuilder and yacht architect as well as a skilled carpenter and woodworker. Together Cathy and George have lovingly restored, renovated and furnished the grand 1862 Sea Captain's House to make two elegant apartments

Why they chose this property

Although it was in rather a sad state, we fell in love with the house at first sight, and couldn't resist the lure of restoring this gracious historic old sea-captain's house to it's earlier glory.

What makes this property unique

In touch with the harbor and all that goes on there. A short walk to the nearest supermarket. And very close to the downtown.

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