Relaxing ocean front property with picturesque harbor views
Welcome to Hearts of Maine’s Ocean Vista House, a classic Maine oceanfront seasonal getaway located in South Addison. This private three bedroom one full bath house boasts magnificent panoramic views of Cape Harbor, Nashes Head Light and the outstretched open ocean beyond.
The village of South Addison is nestled along shores of Cape Harbor, a small quiet and scenic fishing village with an eclectic mix of residents who enjoy friendly banter and helping their neighbors. Guests who vacation in the area love strolling the quaint village streets and purchasing lobsters and crabs at the local wharf at very affordable prices.
This house features a spacious master bedroom with king size bed, deck access and a wake-up-to-die-for harbor and ocean view. It also has two guest rooms, one with a queen size and the other with two twin beds. The three bedrooms and single full bath all circle around the warm and homey great room, with its large ocean view glass windows, comfortable living area, dining area and cozy kitchen.
A great feature of this house is its large wrap-around deck that is perfect for family cook-outs, guest gatherings, harbor watching and just overall lounging and sun bathing. There is a harbor path that leads from the front of the house to the seashore, and is a great start to shoreline exploring.
The cottage also provides WiFi Internet access, satellite TV with DVD, radio/CD player, Jotul woodstove, firewood, all linens, cook-ware, place settings, utensils, washer, dryer, and gas grill.
If you like to hike/walk in the outdoors, there are some lovely trails in the area. Closest to the rental house is the Ingersol Trail in South Addison. The trailhead is accessed in the back part of the church parking lot in the village of South Addison and the trail is a relaxing walk to the shores of Wohoa Bay and Moosabec Reach. The house is also within 30 minutes of additional coastal hikes at Great Wass Island and at McClellan Park in Milbridge as well as inland mountain hikes at Catherine’s and Tunk Mountains in Township 10. Fine dining and family restaurants are located in Machias, and Milbridge, offering terrific seafood and local color within 20 to 40 minutes from the house.
Good fishing abounds in the lakes and ponds around the Machias and Cherryfield areas, or wet a line for trout in one of the nearby streams. Antique shops dot the many area coastal villages and Machias has a number of interesting shops for guests to explore.
A little further away in the fishing village of Cutler, Hearts of Maine recommends the coastal sightseeing and Atlantic Puffin tours to Machias Seal Island aboard the Barbara Frost with Bold Coast Charters. We also highly recommend the whale watching and schooner cruises with Captain Butch Harris (Eastport Windjammers) on the Sylvina Beal out of Eastport.
Whatever your interest in a rural setting, we think vacationers will enjoy the laid-back atmosphere that this part of Downeast Maine provides.
Rental terms: Reservation down payment of 50% of the rent + state tax total is due at time of reservation. Balance of rent + tax total and a separate refundable $500 damage deposit are due 30 days prior to arrival.
The house rents from Saturday to Saturday.
Dogs with permission. Limit of 2 dogs. (No puppies and no cats.) A non-refundable pet fee of $100.00 will be applied to all rentals bringing dogs.
This is a no smoking property. No smoking is permitted in the house or on the deck.
There is no land land telephone at the property. Guests must bring their own cell phone.
Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are about a 1½ hours drive. The house is also 1½ hours from Lubec and Campobello Island and 1½ from New Brunswick Canada.
Travel time to the house from Bangor International Airport is approximately 2 hours and Portland Jetport is approximately 4 hours away. Drive time from Boston is about 6 hours and New York City is approximately 9 hours.
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About the area
Addison
Located in South Addison, a neighbourhood in Addison, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Roque Bluffs State Park and Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Woods Labyrinth and Family Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Bartlett Maine Estate Winery - 52 min drive - 62.2 km
Roque Bluffs State Park - 55 min drive - 53.1 km
Rogue Bluffs Beach - 56 min drive - 53.8 km
Rogers Point Beach - 58 min drive - 60.0 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 74 min drive
Restaurants
Jonesport Pizza - 22 min drive
Bayview Take Out - 32 min drive
Perio Point Seafood - 22 min drive
Stewart's Grocery & Diner / Take Out - 29 min drive
The Early Bird - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Relaxing ocean front property with picturesque harbor views pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing ocean front property with picturesque harbor views?
As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing ocean front property with picturesque harbor views on 6 Jan 2027 start from AU$299, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Relaxing ocean front property with picturesque harbor views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relaxing ocean front property with picturesque harbor views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxing ocean front property with picturesque harbor views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Relaxing ocean front property with picturesque harbor views located?
Located in South Addison, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Schoodic Lake, Ray Point and Machias River Preserve. Spring River Lake and Roque Bluffs State Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was very clean and comfortable with all the comforts of home. Beautiful views and we had daily sitings of bald eagles. Highly recommend this rental as well as visiting this area of Maine.
Karen L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! Please come again!
The house is perfectly situated and came with everything we needed during our stay. It is more remote than previous houses we have booked, but we loved going for strolls in South Addison and the Ingersol Preserve was a real bonus. Great lobster near by and the property managers were easy to get in touch with. The fireplace was also a great bonus on cool evenings
A R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time in South Addison. It's such a quaint and quiet place to relax and recharge. Please visit with us again!
Everything was as good or better as they said it would be.it was very private and very quiet.thank y
Excellent location and lobster was very good and affordable.beds and furniture,very comfortable.absolutely no complaints,thank you
Kevin G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Thank you for your review! We appreciate that you took the time to write one for us. So glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and ate some lobster. You can get it fresh close by the rental property. Nothing better than fresh lobster!
We hope you come and visit our area again.
This was our second time staying here. We love the home, very comfortable and clean. The property manager was friendly and helpful. I will never tire of the beautiful coastal Maine setting!
Megan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Thanks for staying with us again. We appreciate the repeat business.
So glad to hear that you enjoyed another visit with us. Come again!
We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place for our family to stay for pur first time in Maine. It had everything we needed especially for cooking. Bub down the road is an amazing guy, excellent prices for lobster and even through in some crabs. Had everything we needed to cook everything. The view alone is worth the stay, of all the traveling we did up and down the coast of maine this view was still one of the best. Can't wait to stay again!
James R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! The Downeast coast is a hidden gem! Please visit with us again!
How nice to find a pet-friendly place with a view fit for the harbor master. Everyone was so friendly. Wi-Fi worked great for us. So quiet and peaceful! Appreciated the binoculars. Ask Tonya where to get crabmeat. (And maybe her directions would be better than our GPS.)
Mr. H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time in Downeast Maine!
We loved our trip to South Addison, this home is in a beautiful location and in addition to an incredible view and access to outdoor adventuring, it was well stocked and we couldn’t have been more comfortable. I highly recommend this home for folks who want to slow down and enjoy some time outside.
Clarice C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2024
Thanks for your kind words! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time in South Addison.
Rustic charm with beautiful view to the harbor.
Comfortable house with nice furnishings, and a big wrap around porch. Kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils you would need for cooking for a small group, or big family.
One bathroom worked for us, but a second one would have been better.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thanks for spending the week with us! We are so happy to hear that the cottage was comfortable for you. That big porch is wonderful for relaxing and watching the boats in the harbor. Thanks again!
Everything way great for us! Clean, fully equipped property. Secluded with a wonderful view. An eagle flew by the window several times each morning. Occasional bleating from the sheep a couple doors down added to the rural setting.
Neil B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
Thanks for your review. We really appreciate this! Seeing eagles is always a thrill. We are so fortunate to see them quite often in our area. And we are so glad that you enjoyed the wonderful view at Ocean Vista. The porch and the big windows allow for the perfect spot to take in the scenery.
The view, the wildflowers, the lighting throughout the house, the thoughtfully stocked kitchen. Everything about this cabin was awesome. Great deck across the back. Close proximity to Schoodic and golf courses, which was the focus of our trip. I have a teenage runner and a golfer, so they were super happy. Great grocery store down the road.
Ashley M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. There's something for everyone in this area. We hope you return some day!
We spent two lovely weeks and found ourselves relaxing into the slow rhythm of South Addison. The house is exactly as described and very comfortable, we had a long period of very foggy weather so wound up spending a lot of time reading and relaxing at the house. The kitchen was super well-equipped and the beds were very comfortable. Communication with the property manager was seamless. Highly recommend it if you really want to get away from it all!
Cecilia R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us. We wish Mother Nature has been more cooperative, but that is how is turns out sometimes. So glad you enjoyed your stay nonetheless!
The minute we opened our car door and saw the view and smelled the pines and sea air, we knew we were going to have a great week and we did. The property managers Sue & Tonya were great and super helpful. The house was very comfortable and we made full use of the deck overlooking the water. The location was great for day trips to Acadia and Lubec. The new convenience store up the road had great meat and lobsters and anything else you could need. We were depressed when we had to go home.
Sloane H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for taking some time to review your stay. It sounds like you had a wonderful time!
The deck does offer terrific views of the harbor and beyond to the open ocean. It's so relaxing to sit there and take in the scenery.
We hope you come back to see us again some time!
Same as last year,everthing was the way it suppose to be.
Weather was great,one rainy day.did everything I said I would, lotta lobster and clams.went swimming,hiked Tunk mountain,rented atv for the Sunrise Trail,went fishing.
Kevin G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
So happy to see that you enjoyed another stay at Ocean Vista! Thank you for staying with us again!
Exactly what we were looking for, for our vacation. The cabin was one of the best supplied we have ever rented. It was clean and with a well stocked kitchen. The bed in the master bedroom was comfortable and the lighting for those who like to read in bed was excellent. Looking out over the harbor through the floor to ceiling windows or the deck was beautiful. We saw deer, osprey, a bald eagle and red fox.
The living area was also comfortable with adequate lighting.
The property manager was readily available and made us feel welcome.
The only thing to note is that, depending on the kind of vacation you want to have, this cabin is not really near anything, requiring lots of driving.
Overall a wonderful spot to have a great vacation.
Michael L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. It is true that we are quite rural and you do have to drive a distance to get to activities or to sight-see. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay!
Amazing location with incredible views. The house is functional and had everything my family of six needed to enjoy our stay. We walked to the hiking trails at Ingersoll (beautiful!) and explored the tide pools nearby as well. Also a great home base for other adventures (puffin cruise, kayaking, Acadia, etc). We loved that the temps at the house were in the 60s while just 20 minutes away on the mainland they were in the 80s. Such a nice respite during the heat of summer!
House a manager was helpful and responsive. We had an appliance issue while we were there and she brought us a generous gift for the trouble. That’s way above and beyond customer service.
We plan to come back next year!
Adrienne J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed yourselves. The Ingersoll Trail is a hidden gem. Such a nice hike and so close by to the cottage. Please come see us again!
The house is as described - a very comfortable but tidy vacation home with a well-stocked kitchen. We had a slight internet problem and the manager had the cable company there to fix it the next day, which is to say she was very responsive. The view, overlooking the entire cove/harbor, is extraordinary, and you could do worse than sit on the porch all day and watch eagles fly by. The town is quiet and if you are a birder its terrific, with trails nearby. The residents are so friendly we loved walking and running through the town, stopping to chat. It looks like an 18th cent. village, with a pen filled with napping pigs, cattle grazing, sheep bleating, and grasses swaying in the breeze.
David G.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2022
Thanks for taking the time to provide a review. We certainly appreciate that.
It sounds like you enjoyed your time at Ocean Vista. It does have a wonderful elevated view of South Addison harbor where you can enjoy watching birds and the lobster boats!
Thank you for staying with us!
Property was lovely and had all the conveniences we needed. The views were beautiful and it was nice to relax.
Dieter H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2021
Thanks for your review and your kind words. The views from Ocean Vista are wonderful. You can watch the boats in the harbor and see out to the ocean beyond the harbor. It's so relaxing!
The cottage and property were awesome and pristine. You can get local seafood readily. The property manager texted a few times to check up on us and offer tips on local attractions . South Addison is pretty remote however and it was an average of 30 to 60 min do most activities. It is more geared towards adult quiet clientele .
Julie R.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review Julie. Our area is quite rural and remote, but if you are an outdoors person, you can loads of things to do. Hiking and kayaking are favorite activities of many of our visitors and there are many trails to choose from.
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
This is the perfect cottage on the sea in Misty Maine. The place is clean, comfortably furnished and has a well equipped kitchen. The beds are comfortable! There is a great deck for morning coffee and evening let's sit out and look at the boat time. We had fish and lobster everyday. We hiked and walked and loved every minute of our week.
Catherine S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Thank you very much for staying with us! We really appreciate your review and your kind words. This area of Maine is quiet and secluded. Perfect for relaxing and recharging your batteries!
So glad you enjoyed your time here. We hope to hear from you in the future.
Perfect location for a a mix of outdoor activity and relaxation
From start to finish, our dealings with the owner and property manager have been friendly, helpful, clear, and considerate. The view was exquisite, and even on foggy days the serene wooded view from the floor-to-ceiling windows was breathtaking. We spent time locally, doing short hikes and partaking in local baked goods & fresh produce, and further afield visiting West Quoddy Light, Acadia National Park, and hiking Tunk Mountain. A little slice of heaven - ours for the week. We started planning our return visit by our second day in. Lovely!
We very much enjoyed our week in South Addison. The house is great. The windows and porch offer stunning views from dawn to dusk and at night too. The house has no nearby neighbors. It’s private and quiet. The kitchen was well equipped, the wood burning stove excellent. The little hamlet is very pretty. There are close-by nature trails and beaches as well as other stunning hiking in the area.
One caveat. You can get down to the water front through the woods in the back of the house but you can’t walk or sit down there— it’s marsh land. But there are nice beaches a short drive or hike away.
We very much recommend the house, the property manager, and downeast Maine in general.
Great, quiet, scenic location, well-appointed home, close to so many amazing hikes.
Megan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2020
Thank you Megan,
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We do have some wonderful hikes in the area. It's good to know that you were able to enjoy some of them!
We hope you plan a return visit to discover some additional trails!
This house has views that never get old! Comfy beds, soft linens, a well stocked kitchen and access to all the scenic destinations of Maine. Very well decorated- yet still family friendly. Plus, it’s pet friendly!
lisa G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2020
Thank you very much for staying with us! We certainly appreciate your kind words. We also feel that Downeast Maine is a place that everyone should put on their bucket list. The views and scenery will keep you here and have you planning a return visit!
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