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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Explore the area
Owls Head, ME
Owls Head State Park
Place, Owls Head State Park
11 min walk
Owls Head Lighthouse
Place, Owls Head Lighthouse
4 min drive
Rockland Harbor Park
Place, Rockland Harbor Park
7 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
6 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 (Loft)
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 (Cupola)
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Owls Head Village Post Office
A Post Office as a vacation rental? Yes - Absolutely. This spectacular renovated building started as a barn on a nearby island in the 1800's. The downstairs of this historic building has been the working local post office since 1931. Upstairs, insulated from any noise of a small village meeting place, is the open loft style apartment, with soaring cathedral ceilings. Designed and decorated like a historic Maine cottage. Comfortably furnished, this property is the perfect romantic getaway. A great location, with amenities close by.
The modern, cozy kitchen will support all of your cooking needs. Plenty of inside dining areas, as well as dining al fresco on the deck, right next to the kitchen. The loft and cupola are private retreats for children in your party, just like sleeping in a tree house! The views from the cupola are panoramic, with a peek of the ocean in the distance (seasonally). There's a private deck off the back offering beautiful views of our gardens, where you can eat dinner and watch the sunset. The gardens and expansive lawn, lead to a small pond where you can sit next to the fire pit and roast marshmallows.
Owls Head is a secluded and scenic buoy and lobster pot dotted peninsula, one of Maine's authentic waterfront colonies. Centrally located in midcoast Maine, it is the perfect starting point for day-trip adventures. Rockland is only 5 minutes away and 15 minutes to Camden, both offer great shopping, museums, art galleries and festivals. Next door is the "world's best" general store with "award winning" breakfasts and lunches served daily. Grocery items, soda, and wine available for you to take along on your daily adventures. A five minute walk down the hill takes you to a wharf, where you can buy lobster right off the boat. Only 3 minutes down the road is our favorite (award winning) farm to table restaurant, Primo's. There are so many amazing restaurants and lobster shacks close by.
Turns out, you can get there and almost anywhere from here!
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Just strip the beds, and put all towels and sheets in the hamper by the closet. Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Lessee agrees to supervise children around the pond behind the Village Post Office at all times.
I agree to hold harmless the property owner, host, from any liabilities arising out of the use of the kayaks included with this rental.
Important information
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Property # 152137
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Owls Head
Located in Owls Head, this apartment is by the sea. Owls Head Lighthouse and Strand Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sail Power and Steam Museum and Coastal Children's Museum. Oakland Park Bowling Lanes and Maine State Prison Store are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Samoset Resort Golf Course - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
Getting around
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Myrtle St. Tavern - 8 min drive
Primo - 7 min drive
Dunkin' - 9 min drive
Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery - 9 min drive
Archer's on the Pier - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Owls Head Village Post Office pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Owls Head Village Post Office?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Owls Head Village Post Office?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Owls Head Village Post Office?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Owls Head Village Post Office located?
Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Owls Head State Park and Owls Head Lighthouse. Crescent Beach is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Our week at the Owl’s Head post office was perfect! The place is SO charming, cozy, and comfortable. We cooked meals easily and just enjoyed the gorgeous cabin. We walked to Owl’s Head lighthouse. Being so close to the ocean was great. We did some antiques shopping (some cool stores nearby) and had a terrific meal at Ada’s. Doug left a friendly note and we could have texted him but didn’t need a thing. Would love to return. Definitely get the buckeyes at the general store next door.
The property is unique and fun. For our first visit to Maine, we loved staying there away from the hustle and bustle. The general store was also a treat; their fresh baked muffins were delicious. Our kids loved staying in the cupola.
We loved our stay at the post office. The apartment is so unique and cozy. My kids really enjoyed the loft bunks, and I did too while reading during a brief rain shower. The General Store was also great. We loved the convenience, thought the food was good, and the staff was friendly. A perfect home base for our family trip!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is delightful, a visual playground as well as being comfortable; everything has been thought of. The outdoor garden was in full bloom and gorgeous with plenty of room to relax or dine. The location is excellent, quiet and peaceful with a small-town grocery store right next door and an historic and scenic lighthouse only a relaxing walk away. Plus the lovely towns of Rockland and Camden only a short drive. Highly recommend!
This is our second time staying at the Post Office and we can't wait to return. Our family loves the coziness of this home and all the character every nook offers. We couldn't imagine staying anywhere else when we're up visiting our favorite place in Maine!
We have stayed here several times and coming back just brings us joy. Mornings on the balcony with coffee and a book are the best. Access to kayaks and food right next door just can’t be beat.
Such a cute and unique property in the perfect location for exploring all of the mid coast. We come up to visit friends every summer, and the post office was the perfect home base. It was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Doug was super responsive and easy to work with. 10/10 recommend
This was our second day at this property and it was just as lovely as the first. The wonderful hosts bring an artist's eye to everything they do. They are also thoughtful enough to make sure that there’s are extra toothbrushes or razors or other necessities you may have forgotten. The gardens are so beautiful and everywhere you look in the house, there’s something delightful to the eye. The location next-door to the general store and just up the road from the harbor is wonderful. The cleaning service is terrific, too.
Doug has created the perfect place to stay while visiting the Rockland/Camden area. The PO is so clean and such a unique place to stay. It is #1 of places we have stayed. Highly recommend this wonderful VRBO!!
The photos don't even begin to do justice to this house! Everything about our stay was excellent! Great location, great vibe, great stay! We even used the kayaks and grill, both of which were in perfect working order......a real rarity at a rental property. I can't speak to the quality of the TV because we never even turned it on in the 5 days that we were in Owls Head. I have already started recommending this place to everyone who will listen to me!
The Post Office is everything you want in a vacation rental. Charming, cozy, well thought out, and close to all the things. Our family of four (two big kids) fit well in the space. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need. The garden is beautiful and the peonies and irises were popping when we were there. The hosts were accessible and had lovely recommendations of the local scene. We would definitely come back!!
This is such a unique place to stay. We truly enjoyed everything about it!
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sue Carleton
The family photo above is from a sunset cruise in Rockland Harbor, on the windjammer 'A Morning in Maine'. My wife and I are both high school art teachers in Massachusetts. We love fixing up old houses and especially love Owls Head Maine!
Why they chose this property
The cottage has a lot of charm and character, decorated with artwork, antiques and treasures found on the beach. We are collectors of everything, specializing on finding heart shaped rocks, driftwood and sea glass found on various beaches close to the Post Office.
What makes this property unique
2, two person kayaks are available to use with this rental. You can dolly them down the hill and launch them next to the Lobster Wharf. Cruise through Owls Head Bay and 5 minutes out to the left is the Owls Head Lighthouse. 10-15 minutes out to the right are two deserted islands to visit and explore. Our favorite is Sheep's Island, which has an expansive sandy beach, which is easy to land on. If your lucky, you will have the entire island to yourselves. The views back to the Camden Hills is to die for!
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