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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue

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Deer Isle, ME
  • Place, Stonington Sea Products
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Stonington Opera House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Heron Gallery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Sweet Grass Cove Cottage

Sweet Grass Cottage is a cozy log cabin located right at the water's edge. With one bedroom on the main floor and another in the open loft accessible by stairs, this cottage is adorable and surrounded by woods with walking trails. A quiet and peaceful location for a small family or couple to enjoy the ocean breeze from it's large deck. Centrally located between Deer Isle and Stonington villages.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Deer Isle

Located in Deer Isle, this cottage is near the beach. Blue Heron Gallery and Turtle Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stonington Opera House and Deer Isle Bridge.
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Deer Isle, ME

What's nearby

  • Stonington Sea Products - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Stonington Opera House - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Blue Heron Gallery - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Barred Island Preserve - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cry Babies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪44 North Stonington - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nervous Nellie's Jams & Jellies - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stonecutters Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪27 Fathoms Waterfront Grille - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Grass Cove Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Grass Cove Cottage?

As of 20 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweet Grass Cove Cottage on 24 May 2026 start from AU$272, 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.

What time is check-in at Sweet Grass Cove Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Grass Cove Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Grass Cove Cottage located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Stonington Sea Products and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Barred Island Preserve. Blue Heron Gallery and Turtle Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Great place

Great place, amazing people to work with. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Thank you Denise!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W.

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

Nice quiet cabin by the shore

Perferct, quiet cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review! We are so happy you enjoyed the property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan g.

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

Wonderful Experience All Around

Absolutely wonderful experience renting through Downeast Rentals & Realty. We loved the cottage and setting. Would recommend highly to our friends and family looking for the perfect Maine getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

House in deer isle

Beautiful location Only issue was water but resolved that
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Loved it!

Peace and quite. We had a great time watching all the wildlife and the tide come in and out right from the deck. The clam digger were fun to watch too. The cabin is amazing with all the with all the decor. We had everything we needed to cook with and the beds are great! We asked to stay another day and YES we did. Thank you so much for welcoming us into your home!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you for the glowing review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us at Sweet Grass!
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great view, needs update

Great view and great deck. Furnishings need to be updated. Sofa and chairs not comfortable, sagging with age; bath towels frayed and old; kitchen needs to be sorted out; none of this would be difficult to do and would make the cottage much comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you Susan, we have been working on this!
Verified

6/10 Okay

John B.

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

We were there for two weeks and never had TV or Internet

House was just fine and view was great. However, despite promises, no one ever came to fix the internet or TV service even though we were had the place for two weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Thank you John. We are very sorry about the internet and plan to send you a partial refund for the trouble. It is now fixed!
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet W.

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

A nice cabin with a great view

This was an older but nice cabin that had a large stone fireplace for colder evenings, and also had electric heat that could be used. There was a wonderful view out to the larger cove from the living room and the deck. There was plenty of cookware for anything you might want to cook and nice space for four to to eat and/or relax on the large deck. We were somewhat surprised by the flight of stairs down to the cabin from the parking area, which would not be a problem for most, but did offer a challenge for a person with mobility issues. Otherwise, we had a great time and enjoyed our visit. The location is central with easy access to Stonington, Burnt Cove, Haystack or leaving the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you for the feedback!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lea H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Spare Yourself

The cottage was infested with spiders, in fact, so much so a large spider crawled out of my bed in the morning, in the shower, they were everywhere. The shower was filthy, towels had holes in them with stains, The pillow cases were urinated on by something. Most disgusting!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
We are truly disappointed that you felt this way. We wish you had called us, we would have come to clean and replace things you mentioned. This is an older cabin, rustic charm. You can't beat the setting with a nice deck and view. If you are looking for fancy, this is not the place. We have had many happy return visitors over the years. Kindest regards, Nichole
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn L.

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

cottagreReview

Overall a nice place to stay. Quiet, secluded, nice water view. Cabin was a good size for the two of us, comfortable and adequately furnished/supplied with necessary appliances, dishes, etc. One problem, however: internet access was slow at best, and at times was not usable. Streaming performance then became impossible. When I contacted the manager by email, she replied that I should restart the router. I had no idea where that was, but the WI-FI connection was always strong.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Internet is now super fast and reliable! New provider!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jessica J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing

No rope swing, the ride goes out mid day so you can’t swim. The stove and grill didn’t work so we couldn’t cook our food. No wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
We are sorry you felt that your time was only worth 2 stars! Michael helped you with the stove when you alerted us. The rope swing was on a tree that fell down this past winter during a storm. The swimming is great here at high tide. Sincerely, Nichole
Verified

4/10 Poor

Christine C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Pretty location on inlet, but…Junky. Bedroom closet filled with old hangers and messy piles of polyester sheets, old blankets on floor. Cheap, odd poly towels & blankets, only one usable small pan in a pots cabinet of falling plastic tin & plastic. All other cabinets unmaintained. broken bottle on porch, kitchen drawers full of junk, Oven unusable, bottom unit fell off, old carpeting, no full mirror, dead flowers left in vase in bedroom with spiderwebs. Dust on tables. Tattered couches, poor lighting.I brought my two daughters with one’s boyfriend and felt like a bad mom for bringing them there. This place really needs to be cleaned up and brought up to a way higher standard all around. Didn’t take many pictures of interior. It was bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather g.

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

Cute cottage on the coast!

This little cottage was perfect for our family of three. My 6 year old declared the cottage to be “very nice!” She LOVED the loft bedroom. It has everything we needed for a comfy three night stay. It was a solid well built cottage. The views were gorgeous, we saw the sunrise and set from the cottage. Our kid had a great time playing on the beach at low tide…it’s not a sandy beach…it’s rocky with mud flats, which was great fun for all of us, we even got to watch clam diggers at work! I’m not sure what the negative reviews were all about. We didn’t notice any musty smells and the internet worked just fine. The hot water in the shower did get pretty hot after a few minutes, but once you know about it, it’s easy enough to deal With. We didn’t find there to be too much personal items on the house. But again this is actually someone’s family camp that they are renting out. If you want an impersonal, plain cottage, I’m Sure you can find one that is being used only as a rental. But I’d you want charm and history, this is your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2021
Thank you Heather, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you come back! Nichole
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Amazing Location and Very Restful

A lovely little place. As others have noted: the internet service is sporadic, and the cabin could use a number of renovations. But neither of those factors were a problem for us. The location is remarkable, and having done an exhaustive search of the area, the value is very good. If you want a pristine, brand new accommodation, best to find another option. If you want a lived-in, "grandpa's old cottage" experience on a nearly private tidal cove, this is a good option. Also, the supplies are excellent: dishes, tools, etc. One note: Google maps may take you to an incorrect address on the west side of the island. There are two Harbor Drives. Fortunately, our host Nicole was available for a call and helped us to find the right place. Other factors some haven't mentioned: although it is secluded, there is still some light traffic noise from the road during "rush hours." Those looking for absolute seclusion and silence should know this. For most, it won't be an issue, it is very minor, and true silence can be found most of the day and all evening. The fireplace is a nice amenity, but I think it was having trouble drawing (yes, the damper was fully open), so it was a bit more of a hassle than a joy. Lastly, the water supply lines had a lot of air in them, so there were often sputtery, clunky pipe moments. Not sure what that was about. But, again, it was lovely. It worked for us. It has character, and truly, the location and privacy are hard to beat, especially for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2021
Thank you Dave! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return. Nichole
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nick N.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful Setting/Untidy Camp Needs Refreshing

This is a wonderful location--you can't beat the views. But rustic doesn't have to be cluttered or untidy. Note to Owner: The camp needs work along with some upgrades. The cabinets and drawers have so much in them you can't find what you're looking for. I suggest: Less is More. There was no effort to lock away personal belongings (e.g. closet/drawer items) which makes one feel more like an intruder than welcomed into a neutral space. The camp "seemed" clean, but with so much in it, it's hard to tell how clean. Also, there is no number on the house, so you don't exactly know where you are, but pictures do help. The instructions for getting into the camp were not as stated in the arrival email, so that was challenging too. Lastly, I went to broil something and someone's leftover steak tinfoil was left in the boiler--not pretty.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dawn M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

A bit disappointing

The wooded property location tucked away on an ocean inlet was perfect. So enjoyable to watch the tide, and cormorants. Our disappointing experience was with the cabin itself. Our 3 issues were with the lack of internet; the bathroom shower; and overall condition of the cabin. I'll explain. The VRBO website advertises internet as an amenity. However, it's not until we received the lease agreement that we were told service wasn't reliable and we may have to go to a local library. As we were working remotely and anticipated working from the lovely deck overlooking the water, having to work from the library, which we actually had to do everyday, was disappointing and frustrating. Internet service at the cabin was poor at best. Cell service was ok most of the time, but not sufficient to use as a hot spot for work purposes. We're used the libraries in the Deer Isle village, and at Blue Hill. The bathroom: Warning: the shower water goes from comfortable to scalding hot without notice within a few minutes of being in the shower. This happened every time we used the shower. Finally, the overall condition of the cabin is tired and worn. It has its charm simply due to the fact it's a cabin on the water. But there is a permanent strong musty order that was not relieved by leaving windows and doors open to air out out. We burned scented candles to help mask it. The furniture is old and threadbare and contributes to the house outdoor. This one bedroom with loft cabin had more owner personal affects than I expected to see in a rental. The only thing missing was a hair dryer. I've never written a review like this before. I usually keep my opinions to myself. But with this rental I feel strongly compelled to identify a few of the the issues which should be addressed before this property is rented again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Hi Dawn, We are glad you enjoyed your time at this sweet cabin and appreciate the feedback. The internet usually works great, I am not sure what was happening that week. We will try to figure it out for sure! As for the musty smell, this is the first mention. Glad to know and will investigate. I wish we were given the chance to do this while you were here so we could have tried to rectify it. Nichole and Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views!

The property was in a very nice location, very private but still close to everything. The views were beautiful and it was great to see the wildlife right from the deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kevin E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Filthy

I don’t think it was cleaned. Empty water bottle in middle of floor upon arrival. Dead (decaying) animal smell coming from under kitchen sink. Pretty much every kitchen surface/dish/utensil had a coating of fine grease. Won’t be back. Canoeing and kayaking were great but dreaded staying in that cabin.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Hi Kevin, thank you for your feedback. We wish you had reported these concerns right away so we could have dealt with them for you. Our apologies. This is a charming "camp" on the edge of the water. Many people love staying there!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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