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Quintessential Seaside Maine Cottage

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Exterior detail
Steps down to a private sandy beach.
Front of cottage
old fashioned crank windows openings to the front yard from the kitchen.
kitchen looking into the diningroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quintessential Seaside Maine Cottage

Welcome to Snug Cottage. Enjoy an oceanfront property on coveted Herrick Bay, Brooklin Maine. Adorable shingled cottage with steps to your own private access to the beach with incredible views of the Bay, Acadia National Park and beyond. Take naps and read on the screened porch, play on the beach endlessly, look at the stars, listen to the loons, and decompress. Light a romantic fire at night to take the chill out of the air. This is a kids paradise, a romantic getaway, or both. You may just decide that you have found heaven on earth.

A little bit about the cottage:
Sleeps 4
1 bathroom with shower
Screened in porch
Sun porch
Woodstove
Full Kitchen

Steps lead down from the house to the beach. Bring your kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes.

1 1/2 miles from the center of town which includes the Brooklin General Store, Library, and Post Office. 14 miles from Blue Hill which will have all the modern amenities you will need, beautiful Blue Hill Mountain, and great shops and restaurants. Take a trip to Stonington for breakfast and stop by El El Frijoles for lunch. Take another day trip to Mount Desert Island to see Acadia National Park enjoy a really good ice cream at Ben & Bills and a fantastic dinner at Havana.

Life is calm and quiet. Do a puzzle, read a book, and watch the water. Could be nice and foggy, or warm and sunny. Either way-- it's just so relaxing there.

Snuggle in. You have reached Snug Cottage.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Up to 2 children

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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

deck and stairs require close observation of children by adults.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1705290vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Brooklin

Located in Brooklin, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Deer Isle Bridge and Jonathan Fisher House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Blue Hill Wine Shop and Edgar M. Tennis Preserve. Blue Hill Books and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Brooklin, ME

What's nearby

  • Friend Memorial Public Library - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wooden Boat School - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Deer Isle Bridge - 26 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Causeway Beach - 29 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Blue Hill Bay Gallery - 32 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nervous Nellie's Jams & Jellies - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Morning Moon Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪P1 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sleigh Bell Shoppe and Lobster Crate - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jones Lobster - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Seaside Maine Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quintessential Seaside Maine Cottage?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quintessential Seaside Maine Cottage on 12 Sept 2026 start from AU$324, 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 Quintessential Seaside Maine Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quintessential Seaside Maine Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Seaside Maine Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Seaside Maine Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Brooklin cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Wooden Boat School and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Friend Memorial Public Library. Deer Isle Bridge is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful rustic seaside cottage, classic Maine.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

Blissful stay

Always love our stay at the Snug! Beach walks, the screened porch! Lizzy & Colin are always such great hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and well cared for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

5 days at Snug Cottage

An amazing visit as always! Our third time in Snug Cottage, and it gets better every time. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

Lovely stay!

Cottage is perfect for our needs — we hung at the beach the entire week! Bliss!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Cozy and snug, love the screen porch. We spent hours watching the cove and the sailboats. Furniture is comfy as is the bed. We parked our kayaks right by the beach stairs and went swimming to cool off. Great book collection as well. This place is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

Another beautiful stay

We love Snug! Beautiful scenery, lovely accommodations, and gracious hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Great!

Beautiful location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Snug Cottage

Excellent as always. One of our favorite places we’ve ever been.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy G.

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

A perfect stay for our family

This house was absolutely perfect for our young family of 4. We spent our days on the beach and screened-in porch, enjoying the peace and perfect setting of the house. We had everything we needed for cooking and grilling each night. We loved our stay and will plan to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Aaron S.

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

Rest and relaxation

We enjoyed the our stay. It was very peaceful and just what we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

The loveliest seaside cottage

We were absolutely smitten with this true, quintessential Maine cottage. As Mainers ourselves, we believe that this is what a little cottage by the sea should be. We loved its old school charm and simplicity. It's a cottage that honors what we seek in the perfect vacation - a place that affords you the proximity to fresh salty air, surrounded by open fields, sandy shorelines, and the quiet of the surrounding woods. It was absolutely bliss and we ache to return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Second time visiting

Another wonderful week and snug cottage, the location is amazing. The ability to walk out to the shore and go for long strolls at low tide is a plus. The view and the quietness are the highlights of the trip. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian D.

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

Sweet Cottage Stay

Great place for a rustic vacation. Very quiet. Peaceful. Our lives totally slowed down. Simplicity at its best!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth g.

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

Sweet seaside cottage stay

The Snug cottage lived up to our expectations! It is beyond charming without the fuss. We felt at home the second we. walked through the door. A perfect seaside location, I can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this cozy cabin! The house is somewhat rustic, but with modern amenities and is incredibly charming. Bed in the master was super comfy. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch, walking on the beach, and exploring the area. Lots of bird and deer activity. We used the fireplace at night because it got pretty chilly and really enjoyed that. They supplied the wood and also pretty much everything else you’d need (towels, flashlights, beach chairs, cookware, etc.). Had a couple small hiccups, but Colin was fast to respond. Would absolutely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June F.

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

One week was not enough!!

Snug Cottage was incredible! My husband and I have always wanted to go to Maine and finally got there. The cottage was exactly what we hoped it would be. Relaxing and refreshing, we spent so much time walking the shore. The hosts were fantastic! We cannot wait to go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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Scenic Family Vacation

We had a fantastic stay at the cottage. The scenery was even more beautiful than we imagined. The cottage is very private and well stocked with books and games to entertain all ages. We took a couple of day trips to Acadia which is just over one hour away by car. We also explored the local area and spent time searching for treasures on the private beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Quite pastoral waterfront cabin

It was just what we were looking for. Clean and everything we needed. Used wood stove to heat downstairs. Space heater for bedroom. Located in the right location for day trips around the area as well as to Acadia NP.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Peaceful, Comfortable, Enjoyable

My wife & I had a terrific stay at this quaint little cottage. We love the Blue Hill Peninsula area and this rustic, cottage was a great place to relax. Access to many good attractions, shopping, Bar Harbor, & restaurants. Living area was easy to relax. Sleeping quarters were very comfortable. I made breakfast every morning in the nice little kitchen, fully stocked. The hammock got some use too. Beach access was amazing. Perfect all the way around.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry G.

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Comfort in the right location

The house was as comfortable as last year. We appreciated the fact that the owners allowed us to bring our newly rehomed border collie. The place was our dogs dream...screened in porched for snoozing, beech to roam whenever she wanted, comfy evenings before the fire in the Franklin stove, and a lawn to roll and play on. We enjoyed it all with her. The cottage is in a wonderful neighborhood away from it all but close enough for outings to the Co-Op and dinners in Blue Hill and many walks and hikes nearby. Also great restaurant and pub right up the road in Brooklin...what else do you need for a great week away from it all.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Five Star View

It's a gorgeous summer spot on the rocky coast of Maine! It's for beach walks (water is freezing in Maine if you don't know), reading in the hammock, and sitting on the porch. The kitchen and gear are good for making simple food. Arcadia and other places are nearby but miles as the crow flies mean longer car rides than you might expect if you're clueless like we were, but worth the time. The house creaks the shower leaks (through the floor-- you can hear drops anyway), so the 5 stars are for it being clean and the spot being beautiful! The beauty of the spot is why we went and why you will want to go too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2022
Thanks for your feedback and happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for letting us know about the shower, it is now fixed. Hope you have the chance to visit again sometime soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora C.

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

Great Maine Vacation!

Snug Cottage is an adorable, rustic cottage by the sea. My 16 year old son and I enjoyed the quiet location. We rented kayaks and watched two amazing sunsets from our boats in the water. So peaceful! Snug Cottage is not too far from Acadia, and we spent two days there. One day, we rented ebikes. That was a blast! My son and love to watch TV at night, so we brought my laptop. The house has great wifi, so we had no trouble streaming the last two seasons of Ted Lasso. Brooklin is an adorable town, and I highly recommend this quaint little town and Snug Cottage. Oh yeah, don't forget to watch for deer on the highway. We saw at least 20 in the 6 days we were here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

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

An ideal holiday

The minute we arrived, we knew Colin and Lizzie had read our minds. We walked into a classic Maine cottage, perfect for two. We fell in love with Snug Cottage, the view, the road, the remoteness yet close enough to town to walk (if we wanted to), close to the Boat School, a perfect beach to walk on and collect shells and sea glass. The furniture and bed(s) were cozy and comfortable. The first few days it was unseasonably warm for Maine, but they had thought ahead and put out the attic fan (as well as heaters), and a wood stove came in handy toward the end of our stay. The kitchen was well-equipped and perfect to use and easy to tidy-up. Books galore, places to snuggle up and read. My favorite place was on the screen porch, looking onto Herrick Bay. The gardens were blooming with fall flowers, and there were outdoor chairs aplenty, including a hammock. The quiet was magical, as were the sunrises and sunsets. Delicious places to eat and/or buy groceries close by. We loved adding to the trove of mementos inside. We loved every moment and were sad to say farewell. Until next year? Thank you both so much.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to spend a quiet week. Star gazing, sunrise, moonrise, close to lots of little towns. Definitely worth the 12 hour drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

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Hosted by Colin and Lizzy Jones

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