The Riverhouse in Orland, ME

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Orland, ME

Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory
‪15 min drive‬
Fort Knox State Park
‪16 min drive‬
Fort Point State Park
‪35 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1 - first floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Riverhouse - an all season rental is a small shingled cottage located along the Penobscot River. Completely renovated in 1987, the cottage affords our guests views of the river and bay. A walk through fields and adjoining shore path leads you to a secluded beach where you can fish, sunbathe, swim or walk. Located along Maine's mid coast region, it provides a perfect 'place of port' for day excursions. The many antiques shops and fine restaurants in the neighboring towns provide the visitor with many avenues of enjoyment. Or, you may choose to relax, read or just take a nap in the afternoon sun on the deck surrounded by lawns, fields and gardens. Whatever you choose, a visit to this property will assuredly be a memborable one. The Riverhouse caters to those visitors who are accustomed to the conveniences of today's requirements in an atmosphere of history, comfort and grace.

Whether you arrive by motorcar, helicopter, seaplane, or motorlaunch, the Riverhouse will afford you the simple elegance that New Englanders have come to expect.

Keywords: riverhouse, cottage, scenic views, beach, comfort, boating, swimming, fishing, kayaking

Property manager

Dan Brooks

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please leave the house as you found it regarding cleanliness.

Total booking amount for January 1st to April 5th is $450 for 3 nights

Guests are asked to NOT move furniture about inside the cottage

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orland

Located in Orland, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Northeast Historic Film and Jonathan Fisher House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Jonathan Buck Monument and Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory. The Barnacle and North Light Books are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Orland, ME

What's nearby

Fort Knox State Historic Site - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
Maine Maritime Academy - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
Fort Knox State Park - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
Fort Point State Park - 35 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

Belfast Station - 35 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Shell - ‬11 min drive
‪Bucksport House of Pizza - ‬13 min drive
‪Crosby's Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
‪Wahl's Dairy Port - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Riverhouse in Orland, ME pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Riverhouse in Orland, ME?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Riverhouse in Orland, ME?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Riverhouse in Orland, ME located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Penobscot River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Jonathan Buck Monument and Bucksport Golf Club. Buck Memorial Library and Northeast Historic Film are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

29 October 2024

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

Beautiful Stay

Quaint house and beautiful area to explore!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

25 October 2024

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

a very lovely place

It was a very quiet and relaxing stay in a lovely house in a beautyful countryside. The host welcomed us warmly and gave us some very valuable tips. If you are searching for a calm and relaxing place, this is the right one for you. There are nice places to visit: Acadia National Park - about 1 h by car; Castine (15 min );Hothole valley (north and south entry - about 20 min. ; Deer island (about 40 min)). Thank You Dan for the nice stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie E.

8 October 2024

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

Great location - good for two

The River House was in the perfect location for us. We were able to get to Acadia, Ellsworth, Blue Hill, Deer Isle and Castine. The house is good for two or three with a lovely view. Everything we needed was provided and Dan was very helpful. The price was a good deal.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

18 September 2024

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

Quintessential Maine Getaway

We had a wonderful time at the Riverhouse. Dan was a great host. The property is gorgeous and is nicely located between acadia/mid-coast Maine and cities like Portland or Bangor

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelvin m.

9 September 2024

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

Great

Dan was fantastic, house was just as described, are looking forward to another stay at the River House.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine R.

3 September 2024

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

Cute House

Dan was super pleasant and friendly. House is cute, but dated; clean, but not squeaky clean. Recliners are worn and uncomfortable, towels are old, and shower curtain liner needs replacing. The weather was perfect for opening the upstairs windows at night, and having access to the internet is a plus. The location suited our needs and we would stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kwan-Li L.

30 August 2024

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

Great place

Well managed and well maintained. It has everything. But a little close to road with traffic noise.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 August 2024

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

Riverhouse

Lovely house with nice touches. Plenty to see on the peninsula—Castine, Deer Isle, Stonington, Blue Hill to name a few of the beautiful spots. Dan, the host, had some excellent suggestions for local restaurants, too.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris R.

3 August 2024

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

Lovely Riverhouse Retreat

Dan is a top- notch host. He’s easy to communicate with, flexible, and super friendly. The house feels like an Irish B&B in its decor. Very comfortable! Highlight is sitting on the deck, overlooking the meadow toward parts of the Penobscot River in the distance. Frequent visits from a pair of bluebirds was a special treat.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Terry Z.

2 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the beaten path

It was a cute cottage. No air conditioning upstairs made it a little uncomfortable during a high humidity week. Furniture waa a bit too used and worn. It was a good location for traveling to lighthouses in Mid Maine. We had a great time finding lighthouses and eating lobster ar Glenn's Restaurant.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

24 July 2024

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

Quaint house near Castine and on the Penobscot River

We enjoyed our stay at the Riverhouse. Dan was a gracious host who met us for checkin and checkout. He recommended restaurants and things to see and do. The bedrooms are upstairs and it was quite warm during our stay, so that was the only drawback. Dan had fans for the bedrooms which helped and opening the windows allowed a breeze at night. The air conditioning is a window unit. We walked down the hill and through the woods to the Penobscot River and enjoyed looking for shells several times. One evening, we startled a deer who was relaxing in the woods. Castine is a cool town and Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory/Fort Knox is definitely worth a visit. Acadia was about an hour away and overcrowded since it was the summer, which meant getting back to the Riverhouse took 100+ minutes in the evening.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary F.

10 July 2024

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

Had a great stay in this small cottage.

Had a pleasant stay here. No issues with property and owner was very nice. Good views and location, situated between plenty of small towns and tourist spots. Thanks!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Windsor L.

9 May 2024

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

Orland River House

Wonderful location! Very convenient and close to so many beautiful towns. Dan was very attentive and made sure everything went smoothly!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

6 April 2024

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

Nice house near bay/river shore

The house is very nice & well kept with a nice view of the Orland River valley. It’s about 12 minutes from Castine, 12 minutes from Bucksport, & 1 hour from Bar Harbor. It’s a short walk on their property to the shore of the Orland River. There are several fishing/tourist towns to visit within a hour (Searsport, Belfast, Lincolnville, Camden, Rockland, Blue Hill, Ellsworth, Trenton, Bar Harbor, & others). There are many lakes nearby too. Dan is very nice & informative too.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

10 October 2023

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

Clean, Quiet and everything you need.

The property was was quiet and very clean and the owner met with us to see if there was anything that we needed. He lives only 2 doors down from this cottage. I would highly recommend this cottage. This place had everything we needed. Ty Mr. Brooks.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George W.

1 September 2023

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

Perfect Home, Perfect Host

It has been our STR experience that sites that are individually owned and locally managed provide the most enjoyable stays. Dan Brooks is the perfect example. The Riverhouse is everything it is represented to be: well-located for exploration of the region, delightfully and thoughtfully furnished, and, in a word, charming. Dan is an involved veteran host who, from prior to arrival to departure, is there to ensure that your visit is completely what you anticipate and more. His experience and pride in his native area are boundless and Dan shares his knowledge joyfully. The title says it all: Perfect Home, Perfect Host.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

24 August 2023

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

Enjoyed our stay

We had a very pleasant stay at Riverhouse. Dan is a wonderful host. We had great conversations with him and appreciated his suggestions as to places to visit and things to do. We would definitely visit again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen A.

24 July 2023

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

Charming house

We really enjoyed our stay in this rental. Dan responds quickly to questions and is pleasant to work with. Everything you need is at this rental: the kitchen is fully stocked, there's a room AC on the 1st floor and large fans on the 2nd floor, and the linens and towels are provided. It's a 45 min. drive to Acadia, and there are many quaint harbor towns in driving distance.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

23 July 2023

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

First Trip to Maine

The Riverhouse was the perfect cottage for our first trip to Maine. It gave us the country cottage feel while being close enough to the grocery, restaurants and things to do. Our host, Dan, was absolutely amazing!! He contacted us several times to make sure we had the correct directions to the cottage and to make us aware about changes in the weather. Due to travel delays, we were VERY late arriving but he had the light on for us. He met me the next morning to go over any questions we had and to share with us the history of the area and the house. Dan is a true "inn keeper" sharing his love of the area, the history and making sure his guests have a memorable vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley s., Connersville

8 July 2023

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

Absolutely Amazing

This was the perfect place! The house was beautiful and right on the water with a private beach just down a walking path! It's about 45 minutes from all the main attractions which was perfect for us because we didn't want in the hussle and bussle, we wanted that relaxing and true vacation feeling which is what you will get when you stay here. Dan was pneoumonial and was there to welcome us when we arrived to ensure we had everything we needed. Will definitely be back and will work with Dan!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley e.

14 October 2021

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

A Wonderful Fall Stay

An amazing location to take in all the beauty of Downeast Maine! Quaint, cozy, and close to ton of great destinations like Castine, Deer Isle, Acadia, Ellsworth and many more. Don’t forget to check out the stars at night! Dan is a wonderful host who went out of his way to help us and make us feel comfortable. Would gladly stay again! Thanks Dan!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

26 August 2021

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

Nice house

We stayed at the River House last week, and had perfect weather for our first trip to Maine. The house is centrally located for near by attentions. It was a 45 minute drive to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Fort Knox is close by. Dan met us shortly after we arrived and gave us a run down on the house and surrounding area, that was very helpful to us. We recommend this rental, and will be returning again. Thank you Dan !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

meg g.

17 August 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice view of the river!

The house had a nice view of the river and we were able to walk down to it. Dan was wonderful host and enjoyed sharing information. The refrigerator and oven were not very clean and the table on the deck was not usable. The house is close to a busy road. The new grill was awesome! We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

bethany n., Rice, Washington, USA

16 August 2021

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

Great Location

Small, quaint home, but a good central location for all your day adventures. Was perfect for a sisters get away. Would recommend for an adult couple, but not for a family with small children. Owner was friendly and awesome! Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Imelda W.

25 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disappointed

Disappointed on recent stay..We were informed upon arrival of water shortage,no laundry/dryer on property, limited to 5 min showers.Unaware of brown moth in area which can cause severe rash.We were cautious and it limited our outdoor activities. Overall, back yard views lovely to laze only.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dan Brooks

I am originally from Orland (two houses away) and am now living back in Orland in my ancestral property. I am now retired from the corporate world and spend my time working on the property, as well as my Bangor home.

Why they chose this property

I grew up 2 houses away and delivered papers to the owners as a kid. When the property became available, I knew I wanted it! Since the house needed 'everything', I decided to gut it to the shell and start over -- thus the pics display the finished product.

What makes this property unique

peace, quiet and relaxation

Languages:

English

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