Located in Stockton Springs, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bucksport Golf Club and Winterport Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Penobscot Marine Museum and Perry's Nut House. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
Fort Knox State Park - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
Long Cove - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
Fort Point State Park - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
Getting around
Belfast Station - 22 min drive
Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Hancock Pour House - 13 min drive
Bucksport House of Pizza - 12 min drive
Dunkin' - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Best of Maine: Waterfront home/private beach on Penobscot! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at The Best of Maine: Waterfront home/private beach on Penobscot!?
As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Best of Maine: Waterfront home/private beach on Penobscot! on 10 Mar 2027 start from AU$1,296, 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.
What time is check-in at The Best of Maine: Waterfront home/private beach on Penobscot!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Best of Maine: Waterfront home/private beach on Penobscot!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Best of Maine: Waterfront home/private beach on Penobscot! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Penobscot River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fort Knox State Park and Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory. Long Cove and Jonathan Buck Monument 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.
The property manager is great and helped make our stay perfect.The house is beautiful and roomy with wonderful water views. The outside deck, firepit and chairs overlooking the river were quiet and a perfect retreat. We swam every day directly at the beach accessed by steep stairs near the deck. We especially loved walking the many trails of Sandy Point beach with the trailhead only a tenth mile from the house. The location could not be better. Swimming is best within 3 hours of high tide. The tides are fun to watch. The sunrise is beautiful and can be seen from the beach and sometimes right from the living room. We would love to go back.
Perfect 10. Quiet and unhurried. Lovely cottage in a fantastic location, 180 degree view of the water; enormous oak and pine trees shade the outdoor areas, including an easily accessed deck with a full view; staircase down to the shore. Watched the sunrise from bed. Comfortably appointed and tastefully decorated. Fully equipped modern kitchen. Windows everywhere. Couldn’t have been happier. We put kayaks in at the beach nearby and landed them on the shore below the property so we could go in and out easily all week.
This has been one of our favorite places to stay on vacation. The view is incredible, lots of outdoor activities to do in the area. The sunrises are awesome, and the river gave us plenty to do when we were not out exploring.
Simply fantastic! Such a nice property and location. Quite, peaceful, and quite enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the property and found it peaceful and enjoyable. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Had an amazing time staying in Stockton Springs! Home was better than described, very comfortable and had amazing views of the water. No complaints and would definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in Stockton Springs and that the home exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know that you found the place comfortable and enjoyed the beautiful views. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
We attended friends’ wedding & extended our stay to enjoy hiking in the gorgeous outdoors. The cottage is beautiful, immaculate & in a peaceful setting. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
We just had a wonderful time getting away for the Thanksgiving holiday! We all had an awesome time and even got some snow! The only suggestion I would have to make since we did cook Thanksgiving sides of dinner at the house. A hand mixer or immersion mixer would have been helpful. I took advantage of my sons’ muscles! We will definitely be back!!
The house was very clean and tidy, and stocked well for cooking. The view was gorgeous and could be seen from almost anywhere in the house. We loved having an outdoor firepit and a fireplace inside, which made things very cozy on cooler nights. We were quite disappointed that the stairs down to the beach had been washed out at some point and not replaced, as direct beach access was the main reason we had rented the house. However, there was free public beach access a minute's drive from the house, which was convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cleanliness of the house, the well-stocked kitchen, and the beautiful views. It’s great to hear that both the outdoor firepit and indoor fireplace added to your cozy stay.
We truly appreciate your understanding about the beach stairs. We’re happy to share that they have since been repaired, so future guests will have direct beach access once again. We’re glad the nearby public beach access worked as a temporary solution for you. We’d love to welcome you back in the future!
A short walk down the beach will take you to a nice beach that allows dogs and our lab had a great time! The beach water was warm too. Kitchen was very well kept. Bathroom and living area were neat. The shower water pressure and heater tank worked great so didn’t feel the pain of sharing one full bath amongst our group our 5 adults and 3 kids. One half bath upstairs was helpful. Patio deck, furniture and grill were pristine clean. Opening the windows kept the house cool so didn’t really need AC in July.
And the property manager Maria was excellent at communication and provided clear instructions.
Everything was perfect from the moment we walked through the door! The home was beautiful and the location on the water was wonderful. We enjoyed taking in the views, watching the wildlife, and relaxing on the beach.