Custom Built Penobscot Bay Retreat on a Private Beach

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

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Kitchen
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Camden, ME

Camden Hills State Park
‪3 min walk‬
Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre
‪5 min drive‬
Megunticook Lake
‪5 min drive‬
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Floor Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Kids Room

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

This great vacation home was custom built in 2016 is ready for your Vacation to Camden.

The house is roughly 2,400 square feet with two large covered porches adding an additional 500 square feet of space. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs and one first floor bedroom.

The Master Bedroom has a King bed with a fantastic view of the water. It has a private bath with a double vanity, a large shower and a cast iron soaking tub.

The 2nd upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and shares the hall bath. The hall bath has a double vanity and a shower / tub.

The 3rd upstairs bedroom is perfect for the kids. It has a 3 level bunk bed and a pull out bed so it can accommodate 4 kids. They will be fighting over what level of the bunk is theirs :-)

The downstairs bedroom is spacious with a queen bed, a desk and plenty of light with 4 large windows.

We have blended a modern open floor plan with the period finishes you would expect from a 1920's cottage. Hardwood Maple floors throughout, tastefully done tile in the kitchen & bathrooms. Granite counters and high end cabinetry, chef kitchen with 36" dual fuel range, large old fashion baseboards, large old fashion door & window trim, high ceilings with crown molding, large windows with views of the outdoors and the ocean.

The property has plenty of space to explore. It is nicely wooded and has been left natural with several maintained pathways to explore the property. It sits up about 35' above the beach and the stream running down the south side of the property actually has a 10' waterfall as it makes it's way down o the beach.

This home and property is a quiet relaxing getaway.

Property manager

Nick Napoleon

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 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

Camden

Located in Camden, this holiday home is on the beach. Lincolnville Ferry Terminal and Golfer's Crossing Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Oakland Park Bowling Lanes and Sail Power and Steam Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Camden, ME

What's nearby

Camden Hills State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mount Battie - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Camden Opera House - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Megunticook Lake - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

Belfast Station - 22 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Jack - ‬5 min drive
‪Zoot Coffee - ‬5 min drive
‪Camden Farmers Market - ‬5 min drive
‪Camden Deli - ‬5 min drive
‪Camden Island - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Built Penobscot Bay Retreat on a Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custom Built Penobscot Bay Retreat on a Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom Built Penobscot Bay Retreat on a Private Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custom Built Penobscot Bay Retreat on a Private Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Camden holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Camden Hills State Park, Lincolnville Ferry Terminal and Schoolhouse Museum. Camden Public Library is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

14 October 2024

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

Maine visit in Camden

The 6 of us had an excellent time. The property was well stocked, very clean, easy check in and check out, and had comfortable beds. This is a great location about midway between Portland and Acadia National Park. We enjoyed Camden and its nice shops and restaurants. There is an incredible view from Mount Battie just down the road from the rental. Plan to visit Pemaquid Point lighthouse. It is a bit of a drive but the ocean waves and view are worth it. Then eat at King Eiders Pub in Damariscotta. You have to order the cupcake for dessert.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tresha B.

17 September 2024

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

Beautiful Place

This home and property are very clean and the grounds are very nice. Beautiful landscaping! We had a great stay. There were 5 adults and 2 children and we had plenty of room! They have everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed the kayaks down at the water! We had a few fires in the fire pit out back! The steps to the water are very steep, however we were aware of this from the description on VRBO. Spent time in all of the surrounding little towns. Thank you to the host for making this a wonderful experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dick H.

15 September 2024

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

Family Vacation

We love vacationing in Maine as my husband was born there. This time we spent two weeks with two of our children and their families. We are thrilled to have found this house. It is attractive, immaculate and well stocked. Any questions were promptly answered by our host. It far exceeded our expectations.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

29 August 2024

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

Some rain but great overall

We loved the house and location in Camden. Everything as advertised, immaculate, well equipped for the water. Just a beautiful place near all of our activities and restaurant choices.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

8 June 2024

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

Maune getaway

The property and house were beautiful, clean and cozy. Host were beyond accomdating. We very much enjoyed out stay. Thanks for sharing your home with us...

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

21 September 2023

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

Secluded Location Near Camden

Had a great time our week in Sept. House is well stocked with everything you could need in kitchen. Use of the kayaks was a bonus. Explored the surrounding area with trips to various lighthouses, Camden Hills St Park, took sailboat cruise out of the harbor, day trip to Acadia. Ended up leaving a day early due to approaching remnants of hurricane Lee which is always a risk being on the ocean.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

21 September 2023

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

Picturesque Maine!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this sweet home. The location outside of Camden was perfect for privacy and family time. We enjoyed trips into Camden and traveling up the coast. We were very comfortable in this home (7 guests) and loved the beachfront setting.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

11 September 2023

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

Three Generations Perfection❤️!

Our family vacation in Maine, has come to an end, but the memories made and quality family time spent together in this beautiful home is priceless! This house proved to be magical for all three generations! For our meals “at home,” we gravitated outside to the beautiful deck, overlooking the wildflowers in the woods and sparkling ocean views. We made use of the kayaks provided, and spent evenings on the patio around the Solo fire pit, enjoying s’mores. It’s perfect location near Camden, allowed us to venture out for day trips in both directions, to some of our favorite places. This is the 6th house I have rented and by the end of the first day, EVERYONE was saying it was their favorite! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! We hope to be back someday soon, but until then, we will continue to reminisce our three generations perfection! The Grimm family

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

6 September 2023

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

Wonderful stay.

The house is lovely and has all the amenities one needs to be comfortable and feel at home. The exterior property is beautiful as well. We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney U., Arlington, VA

30 August 2023

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

Great stay

Very nice place!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

L G.

10 August 2023

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

Maine Penobscot Bay

Thank you to our amazing hosts. We had an incredible stay in a beautiful home tucked quietly in by the bay. The house was comfortable, clean and most importantly-had everything we needed. If we thought of it; we found it in a drawer or closet. We especially enjoyed Camden! Amazing little town with charm, fun shops and fantastic people. Highly recommend a stay at this home and Camden! Take the lobster tour on the Lively Lady. Well worth it. Thank you again to our hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Richard C.

5 August 2023

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

The Maine Coast

Camden is a wonderful coastal town. The house is perfect for a family stay, well equipped and pleasant. The grandkids loved kayaking in the cove. Also nearby to a sandy beach and the Camden State Park for hiking. The driveway could use a little TLC if you have a low ground clearance sedan.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mairin M.

17 July 2023

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

Wonderful home away from home

We had a great week at this beautiful home. Spotless and comfortable for all, it was a perfect home base for our explorations of the mid-Maine coast.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

12 July 2023

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

Wonderful Maine escape

Our stay was wonderful! The house is open and spacious, yet offers areas for privacy/retreat. It was very clean and well appointed :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

11 July 2023

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

Maine July 4th

We had a wonderful time at the house in Maine, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, biking, reading and dining in Camden. We saw Bald Eagles, Cat Birds, Goldfinches and heard countless other birds each morning and evening. The house was very clean, contemporary and functional and had all that we needed to enjoy Independence Day in Maine. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 June 2023

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

Lovely house and location

We really enjoyed our stay at this house on Penobscot Bay, it was just lovely getting up in the morning and sitting on the deck overlooking the water. We took advantage of the Kayaks, beach area and firepit during our stay which enhanced the visit. This was probably the best equipped house of all the ones we have rented with everything you could need in the kitchen. The local town of Camden is great with many good restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

14 October 2022

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

Wonderful house and amenities

This was the second time we stayed in this beautiful home near Camden. It had been 6 years since we stayed before and the house was as lovely and well kept as then! It is well stocked throughout, especially in the kitchen! We had another fabulous visit to this area of Maine! You won’t be disappointed if you choose this home for your visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Trumansburg, NY, USA

22 September 2022

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

Mid-coast family vacation

We had a wonderful time swimming, kayaking, fishing and beach combing in Penobscot Bay. Enjoyed several nights around the fire pit. Visits to Camden, Rockland, Rockport, Belfast, Northport, Searsport and Iselsboro. Mount Battie and Meguntecook Lake were high points. Plenty of room for kids, parents, uncles, aunts and grandparents. Everything we needed was there.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elliot K.

18 September 2022

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Beautiful

We’ve stayed at this property multiple times and are very happy each time. Very attentive owners and we look forward to staying again in the future.

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

20 August 2022

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Perfect location

Beautiful house.Close to restaurants, hiking and shopping.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

9 July 2022

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Beautiful House with access to the ocean

Wonderful place for a family vacation. Maine is beautiful in the summer. Camden is a nice town to be near.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

6 July 2022

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

Great home and location

Very nice newer home with a fantastic location just 5 minutes from Camden. Super clean! We stayed with 9 members of our family and never felt crowded, everyone had plenty of space to spread out. Even the smaller queen bedroom upstairs was larger than we were expecting from the photos (although that room gets quite warm because the air flow from the A/C unit in the hall doesn't flow well into that room -- we kept the window open and the fan on at night and that helped). The kitchen is very well equipped -- we do a lot of cooking and found everything we needed. The warnings about the steep steps to the beach are accurate, it is quite a hike, but our kids went down there multiple times each day and had a blast catching crabs and other sea critters. Even my 90 year old grandma made it down there a couple times.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denyse O.

28 June 2022

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

Great Family Vacation

Beautiful home, very quiet and serene area. My family loved the use of the lobster pot and grill. Will definitely come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod S.

14 June 2022

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Peaceful Getaway to Camden ME

The property was better than described. House was beautifully decorated. Located on the bay which offered beautiful sunrises. Would definitely rent again if ever in the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddie J.

8 June 2022

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

Excellent

Amazing visit and would highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nick Napoleon

Our family lives in the historic Avondale section of Jacksonville, FL. Our first home was a classic 1926 bungalow. The design of our coastal Maine retreat was inspired by our first house. Blending many classic elements with modern amenities and an open floor plan that is great for family gatherings.

We love to travel and have coordinated a number of VRBO's over the years for our stays. We have even coordinated a successful home exchange with our family beach condo in Amelia Island, FL. We can assure you that our Maine Vacation home will be well appointed, comfortable, relaxing, and you will have everything you need to have a wonderful stay.

Why they chose this property

Our first trip to Camden was a family road trip up the coast with a final destination being Acadia National Park. One of our stops was in Camden where we tent camped in Camden Hills State Park for 2 nights. We fell in love with all that Camden and the surrounding area had to offer. We returned several years later. On our 2nd trip we rented two different homes each for a week and left saying we needed to get a place of our own. Camden was the perfect getaway for our family. After a few years of searching and a few more trips to Camden we found the perfect property.

The property is situated 3 miles North of Camden and is almost exactly 1/2 way between Camden & Lincolnville. It is a quite section of town about a 5 minute drive North of the Downtown.