10/10 Excellent
Maryann H.
3 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June 2025
Maryann H.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Wide ocean views from almost every room.
Family-friendly cottage in Owls Head
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
- Place, Rockland Harbor Park
- Place, Rockland Ferry Terminal
- Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Wide ocean views from almost every room.
Charming vintage cottage overlooking Penobscot Bay and outer islands. Spectacular panoramic views from living room, dining room, and all four bedrooms. Take a step back in time and experience at historic Maine cottage overlooking the water. Beautiful sandy beaches a 10 minute drive away and the nearby rocky beach a 5 to 10 minute walk away. Well stocked kitchen with gas range and oven with all the tools you need to create great family meals. Barbecue grill and lobster cooker available as well. Please note that there is no dishwasher at the house and dish soap and a drying rack are provided.
Sit on the seaside porch and watch the ever-changing sky and water colors and the boat traffic to and from the islands. Kayaks are available to rent at the nearby Snow Marine Park. There are many museums in the area, from the world-class Farnsworth Art Museum and Maine Center for Contemporary Arts to the Sail and Steam Museum right across the way and just down the road from the house the Owls Head Transportation Museum, just to name a few. 15 minutes from Camden and Rockport area and many wonderful restaurants and attractions nearby.
Note that the cottage is a short ways down an incline from the parking area, which requires one to go down 29 steps (with a railing), so access may be challenging for anyone who has issues with steps.
Restaurants, groceries, & shopping guide (copy link to browser):
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Things to do in the area guide (copy link into browser):
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Sit on the seaside porch and watch the ever-changing sky and water colors and the boat traffic to and from the islands. Kayaks are available to rent at the nearby Snow Marine Park. There are many museums in the area, from the world-class Farnsworth Art Museum and Maine Center for Contemporary Arts to the Sail and Steam Museum right across the way and just down the road from the house the Owls Head Transportation Museum, just to name a few. 15 minutes from Camden and Rockport area and many wonderful restaurants and attractions nearby.
Note that the cottage is a short ways down an incline from the parking area, which requires one to go down 29 steps (with a railing), so access may be challenging for anyone who has issues with steps.
Restaurants, groceries, & shopping guide (copy link to browser):
https://abnb.me/6KprOIgaSyb
Things to do in the area guide (copy link into browser):
https://abnb.me/U1Ydzg59Ryb
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Owls Head
Located in Owls Head, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Sail Power and Steam Museum and Maine Lighthouse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Coastal Children's Museum and Breakwater Vineyards. Travelling with kids? Consider Oakland Park Bowling Lanes and Maine State Prison Store. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Owls Head, ME
What's nearby
- Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Rockland Harbor Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Sandy Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Maine Lighthouse Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Rockland Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Park Street Grille - 2 min drive
- Myrtle St. Tavern - 2 min drive
- Archer's on the Pier - 3 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 2 min drive
- Primo - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Crystal P.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fit my image of Maine
Crystal P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly L.
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Kimberly L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol G.
29 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carol G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane M.
13 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jane M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Candace L.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine Vacay 2024
Candace L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Louise B.
24 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owl's Head
Louise B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patricia S.
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical view
Patricia S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bridget O.
19 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage Sea View with modern amenities
Bridget O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Mark C., East Meon, Hampshire UK
22 June 2023
Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Beautiful house
Mark C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Vintage Sea View
Doug and Sheila live just down the road in Portland and have had fun outfitting this classic Maine camp with many interesting vintage and modern amenities. Sheila and Doug have a passion for old buildings and vintage things, and aspire to re-creating a simpler time when one could while away the hours reading a good book and watching sea and and sky for the ever changing colors and patterns. They also like to explore the nearby museums and restaurant scene. Sheila works as a private practice LCSW psychotherapist, and Doug works as an electrical engineer at Texas Instruments.
Why they chose this property
Sheila and Doug wanted to create a home away from home, in a true Maine saltwater camp, and share their home with others. Being just over the line from south Rockland, the house is well situated for forays into town to the restaurants and museums, the South End grocery, Jess' Seafood Market just down the street, or Primo, among the finest farm-to-table experiences in Maine just around the corner.
What makes this property unique
Amazing views abound, fresh salt air, comfy beds and living spaces, and a wealth of Maine experiences all close by make this a prime destination property.
Languages:
English
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