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No hidden cleaning charges. Huge 3bd/3ba apartment with tons of waterviews.

No hidden cleaning charges. Huge 3bd/3ba apartment with tons of waterviews.

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Dining room into the living areas
Entrance Hall to  the loft style apartment showing the front door
Your apartment is on the top two floors of this stately downtown building
Dining room with first floor bedroom beyond and stairs to 2nd floor.
Relaxing sunny spots are not hard to find!

Overview of No hidden cleaning charges. Huge 3bd/3ba apartment with tons of waterviews.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Belfast, ME
  • Popular LocationNorthern Lights Gallery1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBelfast Harbor2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBelfast City Park2 min drive
  • AirportBangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd floor guest suite

1 King Bed

First floor guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

First floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

No hidden cleaning charges. Huge 3bd/3ba apartment with tons of waterviews.


**please note that we have no added cleaning charges for this property and that we are happy to offer multi-week and monthly discounts**

Self check in with key pad lock. You won't have to see us unless you want to, but In the Spring and Summer, I am in the Ocean House garden for a few hours most days if you need anything.

This is perhaps the best rental in downtown Belfast. We have over 15 years experience serving the short term rental market in Belfast. This one is our most luxurious rental to date. Luxury abounds in this modern, spacious apartment newly built 10 years ago inside one of the oldest surviving timber frame buildings in downtown Belfast. This fantastic apartment is perfect for a family or for 3 couples as each bedroom has its own living room and there are three bathrooms, each more distinctive and luxurious than the next. For ultimate privacy, no bedroom shares a wall with another bedroom. The two upstairs bedrooms have king beds and the first floor bedroom has a queen bed . There is also a Queen sleeper in the upstairs den. The apartment is on the top two floors of the Ocean House, a recently renovated 1865 building in the heart of downtown Belfast. One enters the apartment into a large foyer with plenty of closet space. There is an open living room / dining area downstairs with a large balcony with four chairs and a dining table overlooking downtown Belfast . This is the perfect place to have your coffee and watch our city wake up! A sleek, modern kitchen with a distinctive breakfast bar has all the amenities you will need for cooking or entertaining. We provide a cupboard full of complimentary single serving snacks, both healthy and decadent! There is also usually some pasta and sauce or soup if you arrive late and hungry and ground coffee and tea always always provided. The first floor bedroom faces the harbor and windows have lovely views of the inner harbor. There is a nice balcony off this bedroom for sitting and watching the sun come up or for watching the fireworks during the Celtic Festival. The first floor also has a large and unique slate tiled bathroom just off the hallway, next to the bedroom. This bathroom has copper fixtures and a beautifully tiled, glass door, shower. Upstairs is a large den with pull out Queen sofa bed, and a view to the inner harbor bridge that can't be beat!
There is a small black and white tiled bathroom with glass door shower and views all the way to Castine, right off the den. The tower bedroom has views to the East, down Penobscot Bay to Islesboro and beyond. This is the best bedroom for watching the sun rise from your bed. The master suite is next. The most luxurious part of the Ocean House, the master suite has views of the inner harbor and the Armistice Bridge as well as a great view of Main Street and the setting sun to the west. The light-filled suite has King bed with 750 thread count cotton sheets (as do all the beds) and a sitting area with down couch and lounge chairs. Two large lighted closets complete the room. There is a washer /dryer on the second floor and 3 TVs, 3 with 175 channels of DirectTV, and one Smart TV in the master. The apartment has 18 windows and two full light doors out to decks facing East and West for the best in Sunrise and Sunset viewing. The entire apartment is air conditioned and has heat through several heat pump units. Each bedroom controls its own climate.
The apartment is decorated in a comfortable, modern, decor peppered with a smattering of antiques. Seth has collected furniture and antiques throughout his career as a museum curator and private art dealer. The loft is full of pieces from this art collection.
The apartment is right in downtown Belfast and dining choices abound. Within just several blocks of the apartment are at least 13 restaurants, Shopping is just steps away and one of the best cottage / garden retail store is located in the building, on the floor below the apartment. We are also a block from the" Hills to Sea" trail system, a 47 mile long stretch of trails that run from Belfast to Unity Maine for biking, hiking, walking or running. There is ample parking in our own lot for the loft, with one reserved space in the lot for guests. There is also a growing garden landscape on the property. This is a work in progress and will take me a few more years to complete, but beauty abounds from the roses and climbing hydrangea along the fenceline..to the over 100 Dahlia plants blooming in September and October.

Property manager

Seth Thayer

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are not set up as a child friendly rental.

Events

No events allowed
Must be cleared and verified with owner beforehand

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
StrictlyNo smoking anywhere on property

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Belfast

Located in Belfast, this apartment is in the city center. Belfast Armistice Bridge and Schoolhouse Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Coyote Moon and ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center. Perry's Nut House and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.
Map
Belfast, ME

What's nearby

  • Northern Lights Gallery - 1 min walk
  • Belfast Harbor - 2 min walk
  • Waterfall Arts - 10 min walk
  • Belfast Armistice Bridge - 12 min walk
  • Belfast City Park - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 2 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 17 min walk
  • Dairy Queen - 2 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 17 min walk
  • Belfast Co-op - 2 min walk
  • Nautilus - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is No hidden cleaning charges. Huge 3bd/3ba apartment with tons of waterviews. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Love The Ocean House!
This was our second time to Belfast and the Ocean House. We stayed a few years ago on a couples trip and returned in 2023, this time with our kids (18yrs and 14yrs). Both trips were amazing! The Ocean House is a beautiful property with great gathering spaces and room for everyone to spread out. Seth & Greg are fantastic hosts. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow
Excellent all around. Attentive hosts. Best place we have ever stayed by far. Beautiful location. Close to so much on the seacoast. Can’t say enough. Our family had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk and Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place
Seth and Greg's two-story apartment was in an ideal location. We did day trips north and south most days. Lots to choose from in the way of restaurants, all within walking distance of the rental. The place itself was so comfortable and roomy. We told ourselves we could live in the apartment. One of the best places we've stayed, and we've rented a lot of VRBO's. Kudos to Seth and Greg.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property and Owners
We were coming back from Canada on a winter trip and wanted to see the area (Maine and Belfast) during the winter versus all of the summer and fall trips that we have taken to the area. We ended up being here during a severe cold snap (minus 18 degrees), so we mostly stayed inside to say the least. The property owner was in touch and brought over a couple of space heaters (just in case). The home is very well built and the space heaters were not needed. The property itself is very well furnished (and done very tastefully), and you will lack for nothing during your stay. The owners were also very responsive and great to communicate with ahead of our arrival and during our stay. We would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well-appointed and convenient
We come to Belfast often to see family and we have stayed at this property before. It is wonderful to be able to walk to shops, the water and the great walking trails. Seth has made sure that the apartment has everything you need to be comfortable and we could cook real meals with the equipment provided. Although this was a winter trip, we have stayed in the summer, too and the balcony overlooking Main Street is really great as is proximity to the ice cream parlour.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Seth Thayer

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We have been renovating and renting out properties since 2007 with Homeaway. This is our third and finest short-term rental property. We obsessed about the Ocean House for years before purchasing her and doing the redesign. We designed the changes ourselves and did a lot of the grunt work in renovating the building. It took us six months to build out this apartment, which we also designed, build and furnished ourselves. Greg is an architectural designer and Seth is a private curator, specializing in American art of the 18th and 19th centuries. Some of their art collection fills the wall of the Ocean House. We love the Ocean House and hope you do too!

Why they chose this property

The Ocean House is something special in the heart of downtown Belfast Maine. Prominently situated at the intersection of Main, Cross, and Federal Streets, The Ocean House was built as a hotel in 1865 and survived at least one of the fires that destroyed most of the downtown. We gutted her down to the studs and rebuilt. We carved out this wonderful, HUGE apartment in the upper two floors and took advantage of our sight lines so that there is something interesting to look at out of each of the 18 windows. 360 degree views of downtown Belfast and the harbor Come stay in our beautiful building with views to Castine and beyond! And also with views of Belfast's industrial past!

What makes this property unique

You can either walk out the door and eat or shop to your heart's content, or we can get you almost everything you want in town. We can stock your apartment, we can arrange for a private chef, spa treatments, massage sessions, yoga classes, meditation groups,. We can help you with whale watching in Bar Harbor, private museum tours, even a sunset cruise on Penobscot Bay with champagne and salmon. This is a must stay location. We have an exciting new restaurant two stories below the apartment where you can sit, have a drink, and enjoy wood fired pizza and Italian specialities. Does it get any better??

Languages:

English, French
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