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Maine ocean front cottage with spectacular views

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Foster Beach Cottage
Cottage with new screened in porch
Cottage from down the beach
A wooden deck with a view of a dock extending into a body of water.
Beach at low tide (before porch was screened in)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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South Thomaston, ME
  • Place, Owls Head Transportation Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Rockland Harbor Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Maine ocean front cottage with spectacular views

Completely renovated spring of 2021. All new appliances, including dishwasher, washer & dryer. Three bedroom cottage, sleeps 5 comfortably. Queen bed in downstairs bedroom, two Twins that make into a King bed upstairs and a Full size bed upstairs. Linens (towels, sheets, blankets & pillows) are provided. 1 week minimum. (Sat to Sat) Check in 4:00 or after on Saturday and check out by 11:00 on the following Saturday.

Enjoy spectacular ocean views from screened-in porch. Launch your kayak from our sandy beach. Sun bathe on the dock. You will also find delicious lobster rolls at the famous McLoon's Lobster Shack in Spruce Head (3 miles away) where you can sit and watch the lobstermen come in with their catch for the day. The Owls Head Transportation Museum is 4 miles away. The Farnsworth Art Museum is 7 miles away in Rockland. There are many hiking trails nearby, including Mt Battie at Camden Hills State Park in Camden. There are also many shops & restaurants in Rockland & Camden.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Start a load of towels in the washing machine before leaving. Please do not overload the washer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not take food or drinks in the bedrooms.
Wash all dishes, start a load of towels in the washing machine and take trash out the morning that you leave. (Please do not overload the washer.)
No parties or events allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2223456vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

South Thomaston

Located in South Thomaston, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Birch Point Beach State Park and Owls Head State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sail Power and Steam Museum and Coastal Children's Museum. Maine State Prison Store and Oakland Park Bowling Lanes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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South Thomaston, ME

What's nearby

  • Owls Head Transportation Museum - 16 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Rockland Harbor Park - 20 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Sandy Beach - 20 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Maine Lighthouse Museum - 20 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Primo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Honey's Fried Chicken Palace - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Captain - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maine ocean front cottage with spectacular views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maine ocean front cottage with spectacular views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maine ocean front cottage with spectacular views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maine ocean front cottage with spectacular views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maine ocean front cottage with spectacular views located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Thomaston cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Owls Head Transportation Museum, Birch Point Beach and Birch Point Beach State Park. Lucia Beach and Sandy Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax, unwind and enjoy fresh lobster and seafood.and enjoy a glass of wine on the front porch. The playful ground hogs will entertain you with their antics.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY W G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
We are so glad your family enjoyed your week. Thank you for leaving the cottage neat and clean. We really appreciate it and hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts Richard and Cindi are warm, friendly & helpful. The cottage has a perfect quiet spot. Beach accessible for swimming and kayaking! We loved it and will book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad that you enjoyed your week at the cottage. & look forward to seeing you again next year. Richard & Cindi
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10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views ARE spectacular! We loved staying in this lovely cottage. Everything was very clean and the cottage was well provisioned. We could not spend enough time on the awesome screened porch. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you again. Richard & Cindi
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10/10 Excellent

Joel D.

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

Great stay

This is out 2nd year in a row we stayed at the cottage, it's always a pleasure with the hosts being friendly and courteous. We love the cottage and especially the location, very peaceful with the sound, smell and view of the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thanks Joel. We hope to see you again next year. Richard & Cindi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R H.

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

Beautiful place to stay.

This cottage had amazing views and was so peaceful. I loved it there. The owners were gracious, very responsive and very friendly. This was my first time as the person booking, and it was wonderful to have two such lovely people to work with.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
Thank you for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Richard & Cindi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Location

This cottage was in such a great location! The beach is amazing. My kids spent all day hunting for hermit crabs, shells, and other treasures. The kitchen was fully stocked, the house was clean, the owners were awesome. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Thank you for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed your stay! Richard & Cindi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean m.

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

Paradise

Foster Beach Cottage is a little piece of Heaven. Hosts were delightful...full of great advice and suggestions to enhance our stay. Everything was perfect ❣️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and that the weather was nice all week. We enjoyed meeting you and we appreciate you leaving the cottage neat and clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura and Mike G.

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

Perfect!

We were especially appreciative of the warm welcome from Richard and Cindy to their cherished family property, a peaceful haven on Maine’s island studded coast! Everything about our week’s stay at the water’s edge was perfect relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you return in the future. Richard & Cindi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Outstanding!

This property is perfectly situated with lots to do in surrounding area. So peaceful and beautiful. Hosts were amazing. Everything you would ever need for your stay is provided. Can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Thank you for your kind review. Very glad you enjoyed your stay See you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

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

Perfect cottage by the sea!

Very relaxing and peaceful. We enjoyed walking on the beach and watching the geese. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets, especially from the living area and the front porch. Super clean and all the amenities we could possibly need. Enjoyed meeting Cindi and Richard and already planning a return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. We enjoyed meeting you also and look forward to seeing you next year. Cindi & Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Foster Beach Cottage

Cottage is exactly as pictured and described. Exceptionally clean. Comfortable furniture and beds. Had everything I needed to make all of our meals. Great views and access to sandy beach and rocky coastline. Glad to have discovered this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2022
Thank you for your positive review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you next year. Richard & Cindi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda V.

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

September Getaway

We had a wonderful week. The view is spectacular! We enjoyed sitting on the porch after a long day to relax. The property is well maintained and very clean with a well equipped kitchen which we appreciate. It was great returning to this part of Maine after several years' absence. The hosts were great and attentive to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
Thank you for your kind review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. We enjoyed meeting you. Richard & Cindi
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10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

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

A little piece of heaven

Beautiful surroundings, ocean and beach In your front yard. Adorable cottage, fully stocked kitchen, bedding. So much to explore but staying put at the cottage is just as fun. It you want calm and peaceful, this is the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
Thank you for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Richard & Cindi
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10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Peaceful and Comfortable

We had a wonderful stay the last week of September. The cottage was great - peaceful and quiet, yet alive with the sky and water and geese! We enjoyed the views out the windows, the great screened in porch, and all the interesting points to visit in the area. It was outfitted with everything we might need. Richard and Cindi were great hosts, and fun to chat with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. We enjoyed meeting you and hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann B.

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

Great Oceanfront Home

Very comfortable and well-equipped cottage. Comfortable bed in master bedroom and plenty of closet space. Washer & dryer an added bonus to the amenities. The hosts were very welcoming and very attentive to our inquiries. Views from the cottage were beautiful and ever changing with the tides. The whoopie pies at McCloons were phenomenal. We are returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Lovely Cottage by the Sea

This is our 5th year staying at the cottage. Our first few visits were shared with a long-time friend but we have visited with our son, daughters and grandchild the last two years. It is just the right size for our family of 6.We love sitting on the porch and watching and listening to the waves as the tides come in and out. The sunrises are amazing and this years display of northern lights was magical. We also enjoy the nearby Farnsworth Museum, Langlaise Art Preserve and Finnish Heritage House.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to seeing you again next year. Richard & Cindi
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10/10 Excellent

Joel D.

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

Unforgettable Views!

Don't know where to start, it was a great 12 days including the weather which couldn't have been nicer if it were planned that way. The cottage was very clean and comfortable, the location and views were postcard perfect. Cindi & Richard were excellent host, very hometown friendly as were all the neighbors. My wife and 11-year-old granddaughter really enjoyed their time on the cottage owners lobster boat so much so they both wanted to go out again. This is definitely a place that deserves a return trip!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2022
Thank you for your kind review. We enjoyed meeting you.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Little piece of Heaven

This is the perfect place to kick back. Cindi and Richard are great hosts. The house is clean and well stocked, beds are comfortable, screened in porch on a rocker and adirondacks on the pier with a million dollar view are the perfect places to peel away your stress. The beach is a perfect place to swim (cold water), launch kayaks or just explore. A short drive to Thomaston and Rockland for shopping and all the activities. Enjoyed the house, enjoyed the festivities and enjoyed the fresh seafood - Perfect Vacation! Thanks Cindi and Richard!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to seeing you next year. Richard & Cindi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Sea Coast Cottage Getaway

Richard and Cindi are wonderful hosts! They make themselves available for any needs you might have and supply information on local area. The cottage is well appointed with all your daily needs, just bring your clothes. The screened in porch is an awesome spot to sit with a good book and watch the tide come in and out! Fire pit and dock are also great spots to relax outside. Easy beach to launch your kayak and explore the coast line! Matt and Jill
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again. Cindi & Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

Quiet, Cozy and Spectacular Views

We enjoyed our stay in the cabin so much! The solitude and the views were exceptional. Yet, we were close enough to the Thomaston/Rockdland/Rockport/Camden area to take in all of the sights. The cabin itself is cozy and has all of the amenities you need. It's nothing fancy, but it met our needs perfectly. Our highlight was having Richard, the host, take us out on his lobster boat one day. We had a great time learning about the lobster business. In support of his business, we ate as much lobster as we could! We already booked the cabin for next year! Thank you to Richard and Cindi for being such gracious hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2021
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you next year. Cindi & Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Maine 2024

We loved our stay at the cottage! Cindi and Richard were great hosts and had everything we could possibly need at the cottage. We absolutely loved the front screened in porch and would spend most morning and evenings on the porch listening to the waves hitting the shore. We really liked that the location was central to so many things. We made a fire in the fire pit one night sitting on the Adirondack chairs (Richard and Cindi even provided us wood for the fire). My 6 yr. old grandson really enjoyed going to the beach area at low tide and searching for "treasure" (sea glass). We can't wait to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Thanks so much for your kind review. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Richard & Cindi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

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

Great week with the family

The house and hosts were great. We had 6 in our group 3 adults and 3 children (13, 9 and infant). The kids were out playing on the beach even during the cooler foggy days. I found my first pieces of sea glass down on the beach. The house doesn't have AC but this is a very common thing in Maine, the house was still comfortable. The location is great for a quiet place and still easy to get to the areas around for activities like in Boothbay or Camden. Three of us went out on the lobster boat with Richard and learned a lot about how the process works. Would happily recommend this stay to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Thank you for your positive review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Richard & Cindi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for a nice time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
You are so welcome. Glad you had a relaxing week. We hope to see you again. Cindi & Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen C.

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

Peace and serenity

Great place if you're looking for quiet beauty, yet only minutes from town that has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Richard Rackliff

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My family lived in this cottage until I was seven years old. I have lived on the property my entire life. I was a lobster fisherman for 42 years.

Why they chose this property

This property has been in my family for over 100 years. It is very relaxing to sit on the front porch, listen to the waves, and enjoy the view. Watch the sunrise without getting out of bed.

What makes this property unique

You can launch a kayak from our beach.

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