Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Explore the area

Vinalhaven, Maine

Vinalhaven Historical Society9 min walk
Indian Camp Beach11 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)87 min drive
Samoset Resort Golf Course117 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy the convenience of downtown island living at Shirley's House! This tastefully decorated two-story home is the perfect space for a family or group of 5-6 guests. The shaded porch provides a great space for outdoor dining, happy hour or a quiet place to enjoy a book. Located a short walking distance from downtown shops, restaurants, Carvers Harbor, Lanes Island Preserve, Saturday morning Farmers Market, and the town library, this location can't be beat!
HOUSE RULES:
- Smoking, fireworks, indoor/outdoor fires are NOT allowed
- Please no parties or large gatherings
- Keep the property and all furnishings in good order
- PARKING – Parking is limited to 1 or 2 vehicle(s). Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only.
- Appliances for their intended use only
- Water and Septic: You are on an island, so please be mindful of water usage and waste water
- No fires- even if there is a fireplace, wood stove, or fire pit
- Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Please follow the check out list before departure.
-Pets: this is a NO pets property; guests found in violation of this policy will be charged an additional fee of $350 and will be required to find alternative lodging for their pet for the remainder of their stay
Garbage: All trash must be stowed in the proper garbage or recycling receptacle. Guests must visit the transfer station before departure. Guests may leave 1 bag of trash at the end of stay if the transfer station is closed. If excessive trash is left it is charged $15/bag.
Returnables: All returnable bottles & cans may be dropped off at the town parking lot downtown to benefit Eldercare services on the island. There are no hours of operation so this may be done anytime.
Transfer Station Hours- Sun, Mon, Weds, & Thurs 7:30am -- 4:00pm
Lobster shells- If you're planning on cooking lobster, crab, mussels, etc. please visit the dump the day after your meal or if you're on the ocean you may dispose of your shells in the ocean. Anything that comes from the ocean can go back in the ocean. Do not leave lobster shells in the garbage for over 24 hours. With high heats/humidity lobster shells can become a huge mess/smells and can also attract unwanted animals to the property.
Laundry: It is helpful to the cleaning staff if you keep up with laundering towels throughout your stay and only leave one load of towels upon departure.

Property manager

Angela Carlsen

Premier Host

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property accepts cash

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vinalhaven

Located in Vinalhaven, this holiday home is by the sea. Vinalhaven Historical Society and Art By Katy Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Owls Head Lighthouse and Stonington Opera House. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Vinalhaven, Maine

What's nearby

Vinalhaven Historical Society - 9 min walk
Clayfers Beach - 18 min walk
Indian Camp Beach - 11 min drive
Lawson's Quarry - 13 min drive
Samoset Resort Golf Course - 117 min drive

Getting around

Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

Sand Bar - 2 min walk
Nebo Lodge - 234 min drive
Calderwood Hall - 232 min drive
Cooper's Landing - 232 min drive
Surfside - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Vinalhaven Historical Society and Grimes Park. Clayfers Beach and Pole Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

6 Aug 2021

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

Shirley’s House

This was really like staying in Shirley’s home. A well stocked kitchen, plenty of space for the 5 of us, accessible to everything. Even herbs growing in a big outdoor pot! The house was clean and very comfortable. 2 minute walk to the harbor, a short bike ride to the quarries.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

4 Aug 2021

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

Great spot!

Great house with interesting design. Great porch, great location in easy walking of downtown and the nature preserve. Well equipped with good wifi and a kitchen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

10 Aug 2020

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

We Can't Wait to Come Back to Shirley's House

Shirley's House is an absolutely classic, clean, solid, incredibly charming place with enough space that 8 adults could comfortably and easily live together for a solid week. It's in a PERFECT location-- in a quiet neighborhood, but literally 3 minutes walking distance to downtown. The farm and fresh seafood stand "Two if By Sea" is even closer by, and we got a dozen lobsters for dinner one night that had been in the ocean six hours earlier (fully steamed and ready to eat, too!). A slightly longer but totally beautiful walk in the opposite direction gets you to Lane Island nature preserve and some amazing views and hiking trail. Our four grown children and two of their partners were with us, and fell into a regular cocktail hour in the late afternoon/early evening when the setting sun would flood the west-facing living room with light each day. We felt totally transported back in time for a week. Before we left, we overheard some of the "kids" making plans amongst themselves about when they might plan another trip to Shirley's House on their own. Maybe we've started a new tradition!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020