Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
22 min drive
Rockland Harbor Park
22 min drive
Rockland Ferry Terminal
22 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
20 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
ON THE OCEAN, OVER LOOKING WHEELERS BAY 83 Eagle Quarry Road Spruce Head, Me
A two bedroom, one bath with access to the ocean in your front yard. Full kitchen with dishwasher. Perfect location for all season. It is situated on a working water front wharf. Watch the fishermen unload their catch for the day. Enjoy fresh lobsters on your deck over looking Wheelers Bay. Also in the area visit the Owls Head Transporation Muesum, Port Clyde and Owls Head Light Houses. Fishing village with a ferry to famous Monhegan Island, Farnsworth Museum in Rockland (know for their Wyeths painting). Just a few miles down the road local town with lots of great restaurants from fancy Primo's to casual dining. Port Clyde rents paddle boats, kayaks and other watersport equipment. For shopping Camden is a great place to visit. Many places to walk or hike a few examples rockland Break water, Camden Hills Park, Mount Batty and Maidens Cliff.
Property manager
Gail Miller
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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About the area
Spruce Head
Located in Spruce Head, this holiday home is by the ocean. Tenants Harbor Marina and Breakwater Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Birch Point Beach State Park and Owls Head State Park. Sail Power and Steam Museum and Coastal Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Spruce Head, ME
What's nearby
Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 22 min drive - 17.2 km
Rockland Harbor Park - 22 min drive - 17.2 km
Maine Lighthouse Museum - 22 min drive - 20.8 km
Rockland Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 21.2 km
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse - 28 min drive - 25.8 km
Getting around
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Flipside - 13 min drive
Ka Chai Thai Street Food - 14 min drive
The Block Saloon - 13 min drive
McLoons Lobster Shack - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is ON THE OCEAN, OVER LOOKING WHEELERS BAY 83 Eagle Quarry Road Spruce Head, Me pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at ON THE OCEAN, OVER LOOKING WHEELERS BAY 83 Eagle Quarry Road Spruce Head, Me?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ON THE OCEAN, OVER LOOKING WHEELERS BAY 83 Eagle Quarry Road Spruce Head, Me?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ON THE OCEAN, OVER LOOKING WHEELERS BAY 83 Eagle Quarry Road Spruce Head, Me located?
Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Tenants Harbor Marina, Owls Head Transportation Museum and Breakwater Vineyards. General Henry Knox Museum and Birch Point Beach State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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This cottage was perfect for our annual Maine vacation. The facilities are complete. The views are to die for. The host went out of her way to make our stay comfortable and easy. We highly recommend it.
We normally never go back to a place for vacation as we want to explore other places. However, this is the perfect place to enjoy a view of a bay and the ocean, watch the comings and goings of the lobster-men, enjoying lobster every day, quiet as the pier is empty during the day, full sunrise and sunsets, clean and modern house, and great host just a phone call away. We will be returning for another get-a-way.
Curtis R.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teresa P., null
7 Aug 2018
Experience authentic Maine!
My husband, 2 kids (ages 9 & 10), and I had a very lovely stay at this home. It overlooks a lobster wharf, and we had an excellent view of the tides and lobster boats coming in and out. Hungry for lobster? The owners' restaurant is just steps away on the wharf! It's in an excellent location and convenient to Tenant's Harbor, Owl's Head, Camden, Rockland, etc.
We cannot say enough! This beautiful home, the location, and the surrounding area was everything we hoped it would be. Regardless of the (fabulous) working lobster wharf (my husband sat on the deck all morning to view these men)...you would never think that it would be so quiet and peaceful. We never heard the lobster men coming in to work. Go figure!
Thank you Gail and Mark for sharing your home. And, Gail, for your help with the TV and streaming services! We wouldn't have been able to watch our NFL football without your knowledge! You went way above, of above and beyond!
Best vacation ever!
The pictures do not do this house justice. It's so much better. Gail and Mark are wonderful people. The view is fantastic. We have stayed in about 20 different rental houses. The Millers house is one of the best stocked houses we have rented. All kinds of pots and pans, cleaning supplies, and even quite a few spices. This house is not the Ritz, but it is clean, and very well maintained. If we wanted Lobster all we had to do was call or text Gail and she would drop them by, or let us know when Mark would be coming back and we would walk down to the dock and get them right off his boat. We had lobster every night except one during our stay. There is a big lobster pot at the house for cooking them up. We loved talking to the Millers and learning all about the industry and what went in to getting lobsters to the market. I now know that lobster men have to be the hardest working people in the world. Mark would get up at 3:30AM, leave to get bait. Be to the boat by 5:00 and heading out by 6:00
AM. He would not come back till late afternoon to unload his catch, and clean the boat. If the restaurant on the pier was open he would go there next to help cook, and would be cleaning floors till 9:00PM. Next morning the same thing. Gail made a big thing of the noise in the early morning with all the lobstermen working, but quite honestly I never heard them and most times I was up having coffee and watching all the activity. There is lots of small towns near by and they each have something to see. Just remember there are no straight roads in Maine. We used WAZE to get around. If the distance was 30 miles to where you wanted to go it would take almost an hour to get there. Just double the miles and you will be pretty close in minutes. ALL the locals drive no more than 5 MPH over the speed limit. They do not pass, and they always follow at least 5 car lengths behind.
I found that very refreshing. Boothbay Harbour was my favorite. The Miller's house is fantastic if you just want to relax, take in the beautiful views, and do some sight seeing. Thank you Gail and Mark for a wonderful trip, and for sharing your home with us.
Our host went above and beyond to provide us with everything needed to make our vacation exceptional. Lobsters delivered to the door were a highlight!!! The busy wharf provided an insight into the fishing industry today. Our host was exceedingly helpful in suggesting areas of interest, local dining and sightseeing options.
We've stayed at a lot of places in Maine - don't hesitate because of the working dock on the property - the views are amazing and it was fun to watch! Great hosts!
We celebrated our 50th anniversary here and had a Wonderful time! Very neat, clean home! Great deck to watch the lobster man at work! Best lobster we have had in years!!
Thank you to Gail and Mark!! Wonderful people!!
We hope to go back again!
Gail is a great host. As a lifelong resident of area she was very helpful providing information about the area. The host is as described and better. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Actually it is the best stocked vacation home we have ever rented. Great view of the harbor with beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Don’t miss the Keag store, great little place.
We loved everything about our stay at the Quarry House on Wheeler Bay.
The location just can’t be beat. Hands down the best view we’ve ever had!
Gail and Mark were great hosts, anticipating our every need and responding to any questions we had so quickly. The house and kitchen were clean, spacious and well equipped, and we enjoyed cooking most of our meals “at home.” Gail even gave us perfect instructions for our first lobster cooking experience, and we enjoyed the delicious Miller Lobster on several occasions.
We loved exploring the area around Spruce Head and beyond, but our favorite activity was relaxing on the deck enjoying sunrises, sunsets the comings & goings of the lobster fishermen and their boats, and the peaceful stillness in between.
Thank you, Gail and Mark, for a truly unique & beautiful Maine experience. We’ll be back!
The house is perfect. Perfect location on the water watching the tide change and the lobstermen work. The kitchen is so well stocked that there was nothing I desired that wasn't there. It is also big and has a lovely wood floor, as does the entire house. Both beds were super comfortable (and I am picky). Everything was clean. The hostess was very helpful - quick to answer her phone/messages. I almost don't want to tell how nice it is because there probably won't be a vacancy when I want it!
We enjoyed our stat at Spruce Head. The house was very comfortable. We loved sitting on the deck overlooking Wheeler Bay watching the osprey. Thanks to Gail and Mark for a great week.
House was perfect for our family and dog. Quiet with beautiful view. Owner was great all around. Loved the Rockland area. Hopefully will be back again.
The view of the Maine coast from the house is simply beautiful, and the working lobster wharf was an added bonus. I loved the location and really enjoyed visiting mid-coast Maine again. Gail was always responsive to any questions and very easy to work with. The place was very clean and had all the necessities. I recommend this rental house.
We have stayed at this property multiple times. We love the activity and scenery of the little wharf and enjoy watching the tide from the deck. The location is secluded, but close enough to many towns and activities. We had a wonderful stay, as always!! Thanks, Gail!!
This was our third stay at the Miller's, as always it was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this wonderful modern cottage with a beautiful view and excellent hosts. Thank you!
Wonderful place to stay! Beautiful scenery, clean and well stocked accommodations, Gail and Mark were wonderful hosts. Away from the hustle and bustle of a city but within a few hours driving to many major places to visit. Quiet and serene! Absolutely no complaints except we wish we could have stayed longer!
Spruce Head was everything we were hoping it would be. It was quiet, clean, calm and beautiful. Beautiful views. A big deck to sit out and soak up the sun. Clean well appointed house. Lovely. Don't miss this special place. Thank you for rejuvenating our souls!
The cottage was spotless! We have never stayed in a cleaner vacation rental. The cottage was well-stocked with cooking pots and dishes, and there were paper products to get us through our first day until we had time to go shopping. Our hostess, Gail Miller, communicated by text and made social distancing easy. This site, on a hill above a lobster wharf, gave us a fascinating view of working lobster boats. Fortunately, there was no smell from the wharf. Gail brought us lobsters to cook upon request. Very quiet location, and we slept with the windows open at night. Great vacation.
Easy place to stay, pictures of house are accurate, view is great, the deck is like having a big screen TV in front of you all day with watching the activity on the wharf. Owners are friendly and available. Don't waste your time/money with the chowders in Boothbay Harbor, New Harbor or Rockport.... Gail's beats them out by miles. Hope to return.
Jane F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
About the host
Hosted by Gail Miller
I have been a lobster men for 44 years. My wife and I run the second generation take out seafood restaurant that abuttts the Eagle Quarry property. It also has a lobster buying station. You can watch all the fishing community activities from your front window.
Why they chose this property
You can experience the Maine Lobster Fishing community from your front porch or drive less 10 miles and experiance the finest art museums.
What makes this property unique
Lobster, clams, mussels dinners, crabmeat, lobster, shrimp, pulled pork sandwiches and hot dogs cook and delivered to your door piping hot from Fathers Day to Labor Day.