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Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View

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Cottage from the water
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Castine, ME
  • Main Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Maine Maritime Academy
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Castine Historical Society
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪123 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View

Located in Historic Castine Village with spectacular views across the harbor to Cape Rosier and of the grand schooners coming in under full sail.

This charming, fully equipped cottage is just sixty feet from the waters edge and has easy steps leading down to the beach.

A unique blend of a small New England town with a common and seafaring village, Castine is exceptionally picturesque. Many of its homes date back to the American Revolution and the streets remain lined with majestic, hundred year old Elm trees.

Not many towns can boast more in the way of recreation, cultural activities and community services, yet remain so unspoiled by commercial tourism. There are no traffic lights and no fast food chains but amenities include sailing, kayaking, golf, tennis, the Maine Maritime Academy pool and fitness facilities, churches, a library, restaurants, museums, a small grocery store, a doctors office and musical concert on the this just a short stroll from Moonrise Anchorage.

Top level has a queen sized bed, and 2 single beds. There is a second small bedroom with a pop-up trundle, that can be a configured as a single bed, or 2 singles, or put together as a king-sized bed. The living-dining area has large sliding doors facing the water, which lead out to a large deck that has a a panoramic view the harbor with a charcoal grill, plenty of outdoor seating and an umbrella to provide shade. Private beach just steps from the front door.

Everything one could need for a spectacular vacation!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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: limit 3 total
$100 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Castine

Located in Castine, this cottage is by the ocean. Fort George Park and Fort Madison State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Knox State Park and Great Island. Blue Hill Books and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Castine, ME

What's nearby

  • Main Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Maine Maritime Academy - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castine Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Castline Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dyce Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 55 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bagaduce Lunch - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪T & C Grocery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Danny Murphy's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze & Castine Variety - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pentagoet Inn & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is steps away from Maine Maritime Academy and Main Street. Great Island and Castine Historical Society are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third year returning to this cottage and loved every moment. The location and quality of the home cannot be beat, and the views are pinch worthy. We love it here and appreciate the owner’s warmth and communication throughout the booking process!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Beautiful Historic Town a

Weve stayed here several times and find the location to be perfect with a serene view, comfortable furnishings and a very walkable town. The cottage is always clean and communication with thw owner very easy.
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Maine ‘24

Another great stay
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot T.

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

See you next year

Great location
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Call in Maine

We loved our stay in this house and the village Beautiful views peace and tranquility
Stayed 23 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Elliot T.

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

Castine cottage

Beautiful view quaint old town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Delightful cottage with a view of Union River Bay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Gray Cottage. The cottage itself is well furnished, clean and comfortable. It has a wonderful view of Union River Bay. When we stayed in and took a day off from exploring the surrounding area, we simply relaxed and delighted in the view. Dee, the property manager, is easy to work with and made sure we were satisfied with the accommodations.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Guild School week.

We stayed here for a second year attending the summer school of the International Guild of Miniature Artisans. We plan to make it our regular place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

My favorite place

We come yearly and love the cottage and town. Beautiful views in an historic town. Janet is an excellent host. Very easy to communicate with and very helpful. We're actually staying here twice this year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle T.

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

A wonderful week in Vacationland

This was our second stay at Janet’s property as well as our second stay in Castine. The home is clean, welcoming, and the perfect location to soak in the beauty of the surrounding area. The views off the deck are stunning, it’s within walking distance to downtown Castine and other points of interest in the area, and is helpfully situated for a quick drive out of town to explore Downeast Maine. We hope to return again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary o.

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

Great Location

A short walk to town. Everything was as decribed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Wonderful

It was a wonderful property. Will go back again hopefully soon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

a delightful cottage

Our stay in Castine was a week in July. The cottage has terrific water views of the harbor. The acomadation was clean and comfortable with many thoughtful extras.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

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

Good location, convenient to Castine center

This is our 4th time staying at this cottage. I am a kayaker so I like the convenience of having a beach across the street to store my kayak and the location close to Castine harbor. The view from the cottage is amazing. Negatives would be access to the cottage is via steep stairs accessed from a damp basement.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Umesh K.

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

Awesome place in an awesome town

Clean, functional property with a lovely deck where you can see the water and wave to the locals. 5-10 min walk to the Bakehouse and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Bruce G.

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

Great Location and View

Great location and top notch communication with the manager. The couch and dining table need to be replaced. Kitchen was not as well equipped as I would prefer. I would stay there again as the location and view out weigh these short comings.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan s., Terre Haute

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

Beautiful setting in a lovely town

The cottage was very clean and well furnished. There were more stairs than we expected but we certainly enjoyed the stay! Janet was an amazing host and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Charming cottage next to the water

My family enjoyed our stay here. The balcony was quite lovely overlooking the water. There are stairs across the street down to the water. It is an easy five minute walk to Main Street in Castine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

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

Great visit!

Perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

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

Castine Cottage

Overall very good stay. You just can’t beat the view and the access to the water right out the front door. Everything was very clean and organized. The front deck was great to use at night and during the day. My only critique would be that the bed could be a bit more comfortable but overall everything was as expected for a cottage on the shore. My family and I had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle T.

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

Perfect Maine stay

We had a seamless experience with Janet and the cottage. It’s a perfect size for a small family, made all the better that we could bring our four-legged member as well. The location is within walking distance to the small center of Castine, and quick drive to the highlights of the surrounding area. We look forward to a return visit in years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Fantastic!!!

This is truly a hidden gem! Everything was wonderful - the house, the views, even the weather was amazing! Mornings on the deck enjoying the view and sunshine! The house had everything we needed plus more! Host Janet was great and made sure we had everything we needed! Can’t wait to return again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne Z.

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

Castine vacation

Nice location in Castine. Beautiful views of the harbor and access to the water. Very clean property and nicely furnished. Kitchen was well equipped. Worked very well for couple. Location allowed for access to numerous attractions all within about and hour and 15 minutes drive: Acadia NP, Bar Harbor, Schoodic, Milbridge, Camden, Ellsworth.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

My favorite place

We love to come back every year. Two times for us this year! I'll never get tired of the view from this cottage. Coffee and reading on the deck, windows open for the breeze and beautiful scenery whether is foggy, rainy or a perfectly beautiful sunshiny day. The cottage is always spotless and perfect for a couple or small family. The town of Castine is beautiful and serene. I took three walks a day and will never ever get tired of the views.Plenty of history in this town to keep you occupied. Janet is very responsive and a gracious host. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L., Atlanta, Ga

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

Peaceful Oasis

We've stayed here several times and will come back for as many years as it's available. It's our favorite spot in Maine. The house is very clean and has everything you need. Janet is very easy to communicate with. The view of the bay is unbeatable. The town of Castine is the most lovely on the coast and the residents will treat you like a neighbor. I'm always sad to leave this place.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Janet Murnaghan

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