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Beachfront Family Retreat Or Just Some Peace and Quiet

Bayside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
beach in front of cottage
stairs to the deck
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Kids love to make driftwood forts on the beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Penobscot, ME
  • Place, Maine Maritime Academy
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Point State Park
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Family Retreat Or Just Some Peace and Quiet

The cottage is on a quiet private spot overlooking Penobscot Bay. Western views of Penobscot Bay for beautiful sunsets over the water. 900 feet of shore frontage, quiet setting with private deck. A lighthouse across the Bay continues to direct some large vessels to Bucksport. In the fog, you may hear the fog horn sound every 7 seconds. The beach is a great spot for walking, collecting beach glass, and driftwood. Our regulars like to build forts on the beach with the many shapes and sizes of driftwood that wash up. There are also a couple of lakes in the area if you would like to visit some fresh water.

We are equal distance to Belfast, Bangor and Ellsworth. Short drive to many coastal Maine towns; 12 min to Blue Hill, 7 min to Castine, 45 min to Acadia National Park, and 60 min to Camden/Rockport.

I do my major grocery shopping in Bucksport, a comfortable 10 mile country drive.
One bedroom on the ground floor has a double bed, One upstairs bedroom has a double bed and the other 2 twins.

Maine has a rich literary history - and if you are bringing your kids, grab a copy of some Robert McCloskey favorites; One Morning In Maine, Burt Dow Deep Water Man, Time of Wonder. We can give you directions to Condon's Garage so you can eat ice cream by the harbor and read these iconic books to your kids. Burt Dow's headstone is only a short drive from there, and the locals regularly adorn it with a painted buoy. We like to think Giggling Gull visits from time to time.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Electric Vehicle Charging Fee. If you are charging an electric vehicle we will need to add an electricity fee to offset the cost of electricity

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Penobscot

Located in Penobscot, this holiday home is near the bay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Madison State Park and Fort Knox State Park, while Northeast Historic Film and Jonathan Fisher House are cultural highlights. Blue Hill Books and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market are also worth visiting.
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Penobscot, ME

What's nearby

  • Maine Maritime Academy - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Fort Knox State Historic Site - 21 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory - 22 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Fort Knox State Park - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Fort Point State Park - 47 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 43 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Glenn’s Place - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Just Barb's - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Massimo's Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Market & Take-Out - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Family Retreat Or Just Some Peace and Quiet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Family Retreat Or Just Some Peace and Quiet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Family Retreat Or Just Some Peace and Quiet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Family Retreat Or Just Some Peace and Quiet located?

Situated near the bay, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Penobscot River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Witherle Woods and Main Street. Maine Maritime Academy and Castline Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve been coming here since 2020 and plan to return many more. It has been a wonderful place to spend a portion of our summer with the kids.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Venessa was very friendly and the property is lovely located overlooking the Penobscot River and Bay. We stayed for a week as a couple with four kids and enjoyed the house and the beautiful natural surroundings. We went raspberry picking in the garden, played on the beach and a deer visited us just below the deck. Thanks again Venessa for the nice stay. Tom&Anouk&Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Review

Wonderful Place, Great Host!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd time staying at Venessa’s cottage so we were comfortable as we walked through the door. Venessa welcomes us as always. Though she lives across the yard she is never intrusive. The cottage has everything you need and the beds are comfortable. There are a lot of steps to the shore and the pebble/stone beach but they are worth it. You can walk long way along the shore finding sea glass and seeing seals, eagles, osprey and sea birds. The shore feels private as I only encountered people 3 times during my walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred B.

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

Beautiful spot

Great house and location. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., El Paso, Texas

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

Lovely cabin by the bay

Quiet, cozy and equipped with everything we needed for a sister getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle B.

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

Memorial Weekend

Absolutely beautiful view. Beach only steps away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

0 0.

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

A relaxing week overlooking the water.

I stayed for a week in October. The house was lovely and I felt right at home. I appreciated the cottage feel to the place. The sunsets and walks along the beach were just what I needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jody B., York pa

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

Peaceful setting

If you want a relaxing vacation this is it. Very quiet and peaceful.Walked along the private beach and found lots of sea glass.Nice view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Wonderful relaxing getaway!

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful cottage getaway! Swimming in the river was refreshing and fun for the whole family, and we loved exploring Penobscot, Orland and Buxport too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Idyllic getaway

Lovely stay on the rugged Maine beachfront. Will do it again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful sunsets!

We had a very nice time although too short a stay. The views from the deck and beach are beautiful! The cabin is comfortable and Matt and Venessa are very helpful. Would stay again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

A lovely retreat!

We had a wonderful stay at Venessa’s property. We enjoyed sunsets on the beach every night and the quiet calm of Penobscot. Venessa was a wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose O.

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

5 day stay

We were very pleased with the property. We so enjoyed the breath-taking views of Penobscot bay from the large cottage windows and the beautiful walks we were able to take along the water. The cabin is cozy and well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Our 5th year

Our home away from home. Venessa is always attentive to anything we need. The house is perfect in every way and had everything we needed. I think seeing people returning year after year speaks for itself. Can’t wait for next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cybele D.

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

Perfect casual Penobscot Riverfront retreat

We loved every minute of our stay in Vanessa's cottage. It was very welcoming and really had everything we needed to make ourselves at home. Our two dogs were more than happy to explore the rocky shore and we loved sitting out on the deck for sunset.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

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

So very peaceful

It was a beautiful week. My grandchildren roamed the beach for hours finding treasures. It was very relaxing and we found a swimming beach just 10 minutes away. We can't wait to go back and see all the seals and other wildlife that presented itself periodically during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

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

Peaceful, beautiful location.

This is our third year staying here, and it’s quickly become our favorite place to get away to. The location is beautiful, it’s quiet and pretty secluded despite not being far from town. It’s a quick ride into Bucksport for groceries, with lots of great places for day trips around the area. The property itself is gorgeous. We love being able to sit out on the deck and read or watch the sunset over the water. The accommodations themselves are clean and comfy and provide everything we need for an easy stay. I highly recommend a trip here for anyone looking for a little bit of relaxation!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus R.

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

Lovely little secluded cottage

Nice location and very nice and accommidating hosts with a very scenic view on the back deck. The amenities are a bit dated and the beds are small (biggest bed is a full size), but if this doesn't phase you (admittedly it did for me since I'm a "techie"), the place is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eilidh W.

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

Wonderful getaway!

Such a beautiful place, on the bay and surrounded by trees. The lack of light pollution made stargazing simply amazing. Very clean and comfortable and we had all we needed for a relaxing stay. Easy drive to Bar Harbor and surrounding area. Venessa was just wonderful and so very nice. Looking forward to another stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Very nice and peaceful

We enjoyed our stay. Nice and quiet. Peaceful and private. Beautiful shoreline.. we walked a mile in both directions! Vanessa is very sweet and available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

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

Perfect getaway location

Everything from check in to check out was just great. This was the perfect cabin for what we were looking for. The host was friendly and helpful. Everything thing we needed was supplied. Thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

A magical retreat!

We enjoyed staying in this gem of a hideaway cottage so much! It was absolutely lovely! There were so many thoughtful touches! The peace and quiet was wonderful, the beach was amazing and Vennessa is fantastic! I will remember our stay forever! We would love to do it all over again:) thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam D., Lexington South Carolina

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

Beautiful and tranquil

Our stay in Penobscot was absolutely perfect. The home is located right on the bay with beautiful sunset views across the water. We loved taking walks down the beach and coffee on the porch, our daughter had a great time exploring and playing on the beach as well. Can’t recommend this home enough, also had great communication with Vanessa who was super nice and helpful with any questions we had!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Simple but comfortable

My granddaughter and I wanted to get away to a quiet place for some needed R&R. This place fit the bill. It has a lovely view of the water and is far enough away from everything to be quiet and secluded but close enough for day trips to the sights and activities Maine offers. The house was simple but comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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