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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Castine, ME
  • Place, Maine Maritime Academy
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Castine Historical Society
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Beautiful Water view, path to shore, rustic Maine cottage

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Castine Cottages are the perfect quiet vacation rental spot with six 2-bedroom cottages overlooking the Maine waterfront! Built in 1952 the family run cottages have their own original and unique charm. For those looking for a quiet, beautiful, and relaxing vacation with nature, this is your spot! Our cabins are very rustic with their old timey charm. If you are looking for new, upgraded, and luxurious, this probably isn’t for you.

Located on top of a hill overlooking the waterfront, our cottages are set up to offer the best views, with a refreshing sea breeze even on the hottest of days.
The property also offers a small private rocky beach front for our guests to enjoy. Please note that the long dock seen in some photos on our website and traveler photos is not currently accessible as it was taken out by historic flooding in the winter.

Within one hour of scenic Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Camden,
Bangor International Airport, home of the Maine Maritime Academy,
Castine has great accessibility. Castine has to be seen to realize what a gem you have found. A beautiful seaside town with a deep historical past where many revolution battles were fought. Castine offers a salt water swimming pool, public beach, and Dyces Head light house, just a few of the places that you just shouldn’t miss.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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

Charges apply and must be approved in advance

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 7009746
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

Castine

Located in Castine, this cottage is on the waterfront. Castline Golf Club and Dyce Head Foot Path are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Blue Hill Books and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market. Penobscot Marine Museum and Perry's Nut House are also worth visiting. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Castine, ME

What's nearby

  • Maine Maritime Academy - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Main Street - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Fort George Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Castline Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Castine Historical Society - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 52 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bagaduce Lunch - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Market & Take-Out - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pentagoet Inn & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪T & C Grocery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Danny Murphy's Pub - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Water view, path to shore, rustic Maine cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Water view, path to shore, rustic Maine cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Water view, path to shore, rustic Maine cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Water view, path to shore, rustic Maine cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Water view, path to shore, rustic Maine cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Castline Golf Club, Main Street and Great Island. Castine Historical Society and Maine Maritime Academy are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Rita B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

This cabin makes “rustic” appear as an insult

Nice breeze, Nice views, but run down property, sheets/ blankets look “suspicious , dirty glasses, dishes…. And Iam far away from a “clean freak”,wasps are nesting inside the wall: both my son and husband were stung. Castine itself has neat area not far from the cabins
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah J.

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

Gorgeous location

Amazing view of water. 6 cabins about 100 ft apart. Wonderfully quiet, but one noisy cabin neighbor could change all that. Cabins are quaint, old, great screened in porches, kitchens and fridges tiny.
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6/10 Okay

Pam W.

lovely view but not a place to stay comfortably in colder weather

The picture shows a nice wood burning fireplace, so I expected the small space would be very comfortable with a nice fire, but the firebox in my cabin was for show and only had a couple of small space heaters that took up space in the very small area and did not heat the cabin well enough that it was comfortable to stay in. Since there is no tv or internet (which was fine since we just wanted to visit), but had to sit wrapped in blankets and try to avoid the wind blowing in through the holes and gaps in the doors. Ended up going to bed to be under blankets early and rising early to leave. They did allow dogs, so the pugs had a good time. The small town of Castine is charming, but restaurants past season were only open for breakfast and lunch, so if you go make sure you bring food for dinner with you. When heaters were on could not turn on lamps or plug in phone to charge without tripping the circuit breaker. The owner was very responsive when I planned this stay, and it was at the last minute and it was very easy to book the cabin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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4/10 Poor

Chandan J.

Very dated facility with minimalistic living condition

Location is the only plus point if you are considering this place. Cottages are very dated and unkept. Kitchen though has everything but all the appliances and utensils are very very old and unclean. Limited hot water to bath so make sure u have a really quick shower. No wifi at all. We did informed the owners but no good as it was not fixed even next day. Couple of reminders didnt help. Overall not worth a second visit for me atleast.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

rustic Maine seaside cottage - Bird Watchers, Star Gazers, Bring a Kayak or a Dog, or both!

The town of Castine is a 'Real town' with people who live and work there year round. There are however lobsters, sailboats to cruise on, kayaks, hikes, and a sweet weekly farmer's market. We were lucky enough to be here during the Perseids Meteor Shower. My Kayak guide was jealous as I described the dark skies with the milky way clearly visible and the amazing show my husband and I were lucky enough to see. If you are a star gazer, this is your cottage Each cottage has a panoramic view of the water, but also a view of the meadow which has good bird watching. If your taste is towards larger birds, we saw a mature and immature bald eagle down by the dock on our first day. The tide is a bit extreme, but the dock is a good place to launch a kayak, and the bioluminescence in the water on a moonless night is spectacular. Our dogs had a great time. Alan and Diana are dog lovers. They will welcome yours. Mine had a great time. Plenty of blankets, hot water and a very well stocked kitchen. Rustic wood interiors, books, games, and the porch. I adore the porch with hummingbirds visiting the feeder. The other guests were friendly and we all respected each other's privacy and peace. If you want a real Maine vacation in an old fashioned seaside cottage this is the place The internet is spotty. If you rely on internet for business and Absolutely Must be on the net and any particular time ask if they have gotten their wireless connection a bit more reliable before you book. After the first day I realized my clients would just have to wait a few hours now and then and it did me a world of good. They all survived too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian P.

Castine Cottages

These cottages sit on a beautiful overlook of Hatch's Cove on the Penobscot Bay. My husband, adult son, and I loved staying in these rustic but very comfortable cabins. We came for a family reunion and stayed a week; would definitely stay again. The owners are very nice and make sure all is in working order. Quiet, private, and we actually loved a respite from TV--but wifi worked great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robin T.

Satisfactory with Good Location

These cabins were built 60 years ago and have been rather minimally maintained. Our cabin seemed clean but the interiors and furnishings were very dated. The surrounding landscapes offered pleasant water and nature views but the common area around the cabins was rough and unappealing. On the plus side the rental was dog-friendly, which we appreciated and the location was convenient to Castine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

This is the quintessential Maine Coast cottage experience!

BEST TIME EVER!!! The cottage was quaint, comfortable, cozy, rustic and charming with an amazing view, maintained and managed by two very friendly, accommodating and professional caretaker/owners who are knowledgeable about the area and its history. Would we stay with Diana and Alan at Castine Cottages again? Absolutely! On the day we departed, were extremely nostalgic already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Excellent!

A great time overall. A quiet, quaint and well-equipped efficiency cabin. Comfortable and warm, with everything needed to make the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie S.

The place for a perfect sister's week

We were hoping for a place where the two of us could spend time talking, exploring, reading, making salads out of the excellent local produce, and just rocking on the porch with all the benefits of a splendid landscape. We got what we hoped. The cabin, appropriately rustic, makes you feel remote and leisurely, when in fact you're only miles away from groceries, museums, restaurants, hiking trails, and lots of other small towns each with big personality. The Sapps were fabulous hosts, highly responsive, generous with tips and suggestions and goodies from their gardens. I hope to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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8/10 Good

Michael S.

Quiet rustic getaway

Small cozy and quiet cabins with nice water views; close walk to dock; near high end grocery and quaint downtown; friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

Old-school Maine cabin getaway!

A great way to relax, turn off, and enjoy all that Down East Maine offers. A set of cabins that has been in the same family three generations that are well-maintained and with a beautiful view of an inlet. Plus a friendly yellow Lab! Couldn't ask for anything better, and the neighboring village of Castine has much to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
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8/10 Good

Rose H.

Had a great time.

The place is nice and cozy, And the view was nice. the beach is just down the rode,And the town is small and people are very nice. Great place to relax. Hope to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Quiet lake retreat

We loved the little cottages all lined up on the edge of the property! We were in cottage six and had a great view of the field where most mornings we were greeted with deer meandering through. The path to the "lake" (a tidal area) was close by and we enjoyed walking down and surveying the tides. Although the other cottages were also rented, the property was quiet and we enjoyed the downtime we had in the simple and cozy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Maine Cottage Perfection

Situated on a hill overlooking a cove. Nice walk down to a dock. Cottage was well equipped with linens & dishes. No tv which my kids were surprised by, but they made it! Screen porch was amazing for coffee and reading. We will likely return and rent more than one of the cabins.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Siddhant B.

We had a great family fun time!

All the facilities that we needed were there in the cottage. Owners are very friendly and they provided whatever extra things we asked for. There is a nice wooden deck in 200 meters of the cottages and we spent a fun time there. We especially liked the porch area, picnic table and the chairs facing the lakes. The Cottages are from the old times but maintained very well and serve as a nice picnic shelter. Although we were 6 people including kids which is a little more for a cottage with 1 bathroom but it is manageable. The things that can be improved in the apartment are- doors have very old locking mechanisms which sometimes doesn't work fine and they can be replaced with newer designs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
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8/10 Good

Cora Z.

Cozy Cottage, Great View!

We had the Castine Cottage property all to ourselves, but sadly, the weather didn't cooperate as it was a bit cold and rainy to have coffee or drinks outside or even build a fire in the pit. The heater worked wonderfully, and I'm sure the screened in porch will be fabulous this summer. We were disappointed that the dock wasn't in the water yet, but understand that we were a bit early in the season. Great takeoff point for exploring Castine as cottages were fairly close to town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

About the host

Hosted by Alan Snapp

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3rd generation to run this family business. Built by current owners grandparents

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