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Steps From Johns Bay With Gorgeous Views

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A landscaped garden with a pond, stone structures, and a variety of plants.
A single-story house with a white exterior, a front porch with a white railing, and three windows with flower boxes.
A dining area with a round table and four wooden chairs, large windows with a view of a lake and greenery, and a wooden bench along the window.
Three Adirondack chairs facing a lake with a rocky shoreline and houses in the background.
A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a forested hill in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
This cabin accommodates 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It offers ocean views, a patio, and access to birdwatching, sailing, hiking, and biking. Guests can enjoy golf nearby. The property is pet-friendly and located near Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site and Pemaquid Craft Co-op.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bristol, ME
  • Place, Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Steps From Johns Bay With Gorgeous Views

Everything that's wonderful about Maine! Two bedrooms plus large loft allows up to six guests to easily enjoy a real Maine vacation. Updated kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and a large enclosed porch with outdoor deck that face Johns Bay for 24/7 water views allow everyone to enjoy their stay. Our private community means little traffic and lots of time for relaxation and contemplation. Blackout shades in the bedrooms mean you get to sleep in, even when the sun doesn't. Community dock and float provides access to the water for your small kayak, motor or sail boat. Walk to the town beach and historic Fort William Henry, or travel just a few miles to enjoy many other scenic vistas, restaurants, history tours, botanical gardens, harbor cruises... the list is endless. Because of many repeat visitors, bookings are made no earlier than January for the following summer.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small dogs (under 30 lbs) OK
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3583697
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

New Harbor

Located on the waterfront, this cabin is in Pemaquid Beach, a neighbourhood in New Harbor. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Verna Preserve and Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site, while Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park and Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery are cultural highlights. Pemaquid Craft Co-op and The Boothbay Playhouse 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 ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Bristol, ME

What's nearby

  • Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 44 min drive - 60.7 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 46 min drive - 62.1 km
  • Bowdoin College - 56 min drive - 79.3 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪South Bristol Fisherman's Coop - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pinkham’s Gourmet Market - ‬43 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps From Johns Bay With Gorgeous Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Steps From Johns Bay With Gorgeous Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps From Johns Bay With Gorgeous Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps From Johns Bay With Gorgeous Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps From Johns Bay With Gorgeous Views located?

Located in Pemaquid Beach, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park and La Verna Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation house for a small family. Important note - if you are bringing your dog, be prepared to keep them on leash for the length of your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Great park nearby. NO LINENS at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Breathtaking location, cosy cottage

This place has all the basics and was pet-friendly for our dog. Sitting on the porch with a coffee or cocktail coyld not have been lovelier. Great location near the fort, beaches, and the Contented Sole.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage with gorgeous views!

Very lovely, very clean, spacious cottage on quiet private road. Gorgeous views of Pemaquid Harbor/Johns Bay. In colder weather the enclosed porch is a great place from which to watch the lobster boats going out and returning and see the variety of birds, especially the "resident" great blue heron. Pemaquid Beach Park and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse are nearby and must sees. Absolutely gorgeous! You must bring your own bed linens and bath towels. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Observation/suggestion

Great location. Clean. Property was as advertised. However, would not return unless owner replaced master bedroom mattress. The mattress is completely broken down and awoke every morning with a terrible stiff back.Also, there seems to be a black beatle infestation as I killed over a dozen of the little critters in a week. Mostly found in the bathroom and living room area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 visited with our Bernedoodle. The setting was very nice. Pros:-owner was very responsive to all communication before and during visit!-the house was stocked with coffee filters, hand soap, garbage bags, as well as a starter toilet paper and paper towels. -the view from the enclosed porch was beautiful and that was great for coffee, reading, puzzles.-water pressure in the shower was very good, beds were comfy enough, and our teens loved sleeping in the loft. We also appreciated that it was dog friendly and it was near a lot of cool spots. (We loved The Contented Sole restaurant and Harbor Ice Cream; visiting the lighthouse, and walking over to the little Pebble beach by the fort where we could hang out with our dog and wade in the water).-the cottage is as advertised, and smelled freshly cleaned upon walking in.Cons:-The house could use a deep clean. The silverware drawers and cabinets had visible crumbs and such to the point that we washed everything before using it. The bedroom walls had cobwebs and my daughter found broken glass under her bed.-the twin room downstairs smelled strongly of urine, to the point where we had to pull out the area rug and clean the floors, which made it much better. -the water tasted very metallic, to the point that no one would drink it. I didn’t see this mentioned in the listing and would have liked to know to bring water. Overall I’d give 3.5 stars and we did enjoy our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return to Feldspar

Just like last year. Great location. Great view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax, unwind, enjoy

Heron Cove was a collection of cute little cottages looking over John’s Bay, which the pictures do not do justice. My 3yo can’t stop talking about the pier and the wildlife. The neighbors were friendly, accommodations a bit dated, but sufficient when you will be spending 90% of your time seeing the amazing surroundings and all Pemaquid area has to offer. The Pemaquid Beach sand is similar to that of Siesta Key… seriously. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pemaquid Beach

Our stay was great. Nice and quiet. Just the way we like it. Didn't realize there wouldn't be to may people up in Maine after labor day. Only problem was , in the bedroom , smelled of urine terribly. To to point, we couldn't sleep there the first night. We bought some urine neutralizes and sprayed the carpet several times. It helped but didn't take the smell away. Would recommend removing the carpet from the place. Left a day earlier then scheduled. But I don't want to underscore, the good relaxfull time we had..we would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pemaquid

We found ourselves spending a lot of time on the enclosed front porch looking out on the cove.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent location and friendly neighbors

The house itself could use some repair, Moss on the shingles the deck and outside could use a power wash.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than promised

The property in reality was better than the photos The seaside location was picturesque with birds feeding, boats passing and amazing Pemaquid sunsets. The mid coast Maine location was perfect for day trips and very walkable to beaches and restaurants. The kitchen was adequate and nicely updated. Loved the enclosed porch to escape mosquitoes and rain. I will definitely book again if my friends don’t get it first!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Janice Reid

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We're NJ natives but now split our time between Maine and Florida. Of course there's something great about each of these places, which is why we enjoy both! Unfortunately, our business in Florida keeps us there for much of the year, so we allow guests to use our home while we can't.

Why they chose this property

Our family has been coming to the Maine Midcoast region for over 70 years. We found this gem of a property in 1980, and decided to purchase the house pretty much on the spot. In 1989, we completely rebuilt the cabin, and over the years I've made steady improvements so that most of our renters consider it their 'home away from home'. Every time I drive down the lane, the view amazes me, and I remember why we first fell in love with it and why we've stayed all these years.

What makes this property unique

Relaxing, relaxing, relaxing. The views from the front porch. Watching the lobstermen work, the birds fish, the foxes sun, the fish jump, the tide come and go. Lobster and clam dinners fresh from the sea. Reading a book on the waterfront. Access to local trails, boat launches, harbor cruises, antique dealers, arts & crafts, historic sights. Being away from the hustle and bustle of home and work. Did I mention it's relaxing?
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