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Waterfront Downeast Retreat on Pigeon Hill Rd in Steuben

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A snow-covered house with a triangular roof and multiple windows, surrounded by snow-laden trees.
A wooden interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a sofa.
A wooden dining table with a candle and a vase of tulips by a window with a view of a body of water and trees.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and greenery.
A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a built-in bench, and a large window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Steuben, ME
  • Place, Bartlett Maine Estate Winery
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Rogers Point Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Schoodic Peninsula
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Steuben

Located in Steuben, this cottage is on the waterfront. Chapter Two Art Gallery and Criterion Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Egg Rock Lighthouse and West Street Historic District. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Steuben, ME

What's nearby

  • Bartlett Maine Estate Winery - 22 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Rogers Point Beach - 28 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Tunk Lake - 31 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Schoodic Peninsula - 38 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Acadia National Park - 59 min drive - 78.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪christopher's at eagle hill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Knotty Lobster - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Portside Snack Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mollee's Pub Maine Annex - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Dorr Lobster Co - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Downeast Retreat on Pigeon Hill Rd in Steuben pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Waterfront Downeast Retreat on Pigeon Hill Rd in Steuben?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Downeast Retreat on Pigeon Hill Rd in Steuben?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Downeast Retreat on Pigeon Hill Rd in Steuben?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Downeast Retreat on Pigeon Hill Rd in Steuben located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Rogers Point Beach and within 20 miles (32 km) of Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North. Tunk Lake and Sullivan Harbor Farm are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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. 121 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful and spacious property with lovely, kind hosts. The upstairs has a peacefulness with its clean and new natural wood and gorgeous view. Stained glass crafted by the owner adds beauty. The hiking trails are perfect for anyone seeking pure tranquility in nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We strive to be sure guests have an enjoyable comfortable experience. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our needs. Quiet, beautiful and great views of the bay and don’t miss the incredible stars at night!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Thank you Gary! We are happy you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. We take pride in its cleanliness and seeing guests are happy with their hard earned vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view. Ray the owner was friendly and helpful. Would love to return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thank you so much! Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful 3 weeks at the property. Ray was an amazing host and provided lots of guidance and recommendations on local things to do. It was a much appreciated break from the summer heat in Florida!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
We appreciate the nice review and it was a pleasure having you folks and your other 4 legged family buddy!! He was so well behaved and cared for. Hope to see you all again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We kept our vacation plans despite the recent death of my wife, mother of our daughter. The stay was peaceful, private, and just perfect for me and my daughter. We visited Mom's favorite Maine sites throughout Pidgeon Hill, Schoodic, Acadia, Little Deer Isl, etc. Ray couldn't have been more kind and generous on our behalf. We will definitely visit again...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW! That is all I can say. This is the most beautiful place, and it was so perfect and peaceful. We are filled with gratitude for our hosts, Ray and Jo. We were greeted with a cold bottle of wine and a super sweet note. Ray gave us some amazing advice for navigating Maine and Acadia. We took his advice on two meals, and it was perfect! Two Cats for breakfast and the Pickled Wrinkle for lunch one day were the way to go. We felt so thankful to have Ray as our “go-to” for advice and all of our needs. What a blessing! Beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2026
Thanks so much for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed your stay!! Ray&Jo
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10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite vacation location ever! We will be back for the 5th time!

The Downeast Retreat is simply perfect for us! Remote, quiet, relaxing with wonderful hiking and food!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful getaway at this very cute cottage! Ray was so nice to deal with. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to stay this is for you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and serene

Wonderful place, wonderful hosts
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Downeast retreat is our favorite vacation spot, a wonderful place to recharge. We're frequent visitors. Ray & Jo are the best too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little piece of Maine paradise

This comfort house is situated in a peaceful beautiful area. The hosts are wonderful. We loved our time there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Coastal stay

What an amazing place! It is uniquely built, comfy, and has an amazing view. The owner was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect

The house, the location, the hosts--couldn't have been nicer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterfront Downeast Retreat

The owners, Ray and Jo, are some of the nicest folks you can meet. We really enjoyed our stay at their cottage. The cottage is beautiful and the location is amazing. We are grateful for the time we got to spend there.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Steuben

Wonderful and quiet location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect honeymoon getaway

This cottage was absolutely perfect for our honeymoon! It was clean, well stocked, and in a fantastic location. We loved the fall foliage, the nearby trails, and the proximity to the harbor. Ray was the ideal host with recommendations of places to go and restaurants to visit. We hope to come back in the future for an anniversary trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your honeymoon at our special cottage, and that Ray was helpful with local tips. We’d love to see you come back celebrate your anniversary! Much happiness to you both.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a pet friendly home near the waterfront. house was super clean. waterviews were great. nice area to walk dogs. hiking trails nearby. we had a restful time away.the best part was the hummingbirds feeding in the back garden area. very cool! thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Among nature

We enjoyed our stay in Steuben. Ray was an excellent host and the house had everything we needed. The area is quiet and peaceful, giving us the opportunity to enjoy the sounds of the ocean and of an adjacent brook.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful spot

The cottage was super comfortable and very nicely designed (the pictures really don't capture how great it is). Great location and super hikes close by and afar. Ray was nice and fun to talk with. We loved the fact that we could bring our dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
It's true, pictures really cannot capture the remarkable beauty that abounds here in Downeast Maine. Always enjoy knowing folks had a pleasant and memorable experience. Your always welcomed along with your darlin pet.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome adventure

Beautiful cottage overlooking the bay. Ray was so kind and had great suggestions on places to see and great restaurants around the area. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and its location are fabulous. Our host Ray, was extremely helpful and went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience. He is a long time “Mainer” and a wealth of information. The location of this property is right on the water and walking distance to a terrific nature preserve. If peace and quiet, and nature are your thing, this is your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite

The Downeast retreat is our favorite. I think this was our 6th visit. Ray and Jo are the best. It's perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hosts, great house

My family had a wonderful time in Pigeon Hill. Our hosts were amazing and the house is awesome! Highly recommend. Will definitely look to comeback next year. Thank you so much to the hosts!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature Lover's Delight

Peaceful, organic feel of lovely home overlooking Pigeon Hill Bay. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable bed, and fantastic setting. We were able to walk to great hiking locations, stroll by the bay, and watch sunrises. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay and would love to return

Everything was just right. The home was comfortable and clean and in a beautiful part of Maine. We had a terrific time. The kitchen had everything we needed and we did a bunch of cooking. The porch was lovely for reading and looking out at the water. Plus, the hosts gave us all kinds of good ideas of places to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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