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Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View

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dining area. deck in background
The view from the kitchen table
Bottom of Cottage staircase to beach
Cottage from the water

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Castine, ME
  • Maine Maritime Academy
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Main Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Castine Historical Society
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪65 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!

Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Janet Murnaghan
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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. The Barnacle and North Light Books are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Castine, ME

What's nearby

  • Maine Maritime Academy - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Main Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castine Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Castline Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dyce Head Lighthouse - 3 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
  • ‪Tinder Hearth - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Dudley's Refresher - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze & Castine Variety - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Danny Murphy's - ‬4 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Just what we needed!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle and David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a lovely cottage!
My husband and two teenage daughters had a wonderful stay in this beautiful cottage in beautiful Castine! Janet was a thoughtful and very responsive host, and her house was absolutely perfect for us. It was very clean, airy feeling, easy to keep clean, and the view was beautiful:) It rained for the 6 days we were there (obviously, no fault of the host), and we STILL had a wonderful time in the cottage, taking walks around Castine, reading the history, and then playing games while looking at the view from the table. Acadia was short enough ride that we could go for the day and do a few misty hikes: ) Great stay-thanks so much, Janet!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Castine stay
I am a kayaker so the best feature of this house is access to the beach which is across the street from the house and down a set of stairs. i leave my kayak on the beach and have access to it whenever i want. The other great feature is walkability to Castine harbor and its center. Negative feature is access to the house through the basement which smells quite musty.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mary R., Yarmouth Port, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Castine water views are the best part
We loved the charming, historic town of Castine, its friendly residents, and scenic drive through the Blue HIll Peninsula and Acadia National Park. The cottage's waterfront location can't be beat, and we enjoyed an easy walk to town and all it had to offer. While the cottage's simple accommodations did have all the amenities listed, like soaps, towels, dishes and such, some of the living room furnishings could use a refresh, particularly the fold-out foam sleeper sofa, which was very uncomfortable to sit on. The second floor loft bedroom is very peaceful, and nicely furnished with colorful quilts.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth D., Exeter, NH

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
My husband and I and our adult daughter spent a week here. We absolutely loved Castine. Beautiful town with amazing history. Great walking, good restaurants, hidden gem of a museum (Wilson Museum), and close to other lovely areas on the peninsula. The house was well-equipped and conveniently located very close to town. Beds were not comfortable for us. It was very humid while we were visiting, and the basement and the bathroom were pretty musty smelling (no fault of the owner). We spent lots of time on the deck enjoying the gorgeous view; we found the hard plastic chairs uncomfortable for extended sitting. It was a good home base for us, but we felt the house would benefit from a bit of TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Laurie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Castine cabon
The location and views were wonderful. Unfortunately the basement had a terrible smell of mold. This is where the washer is located. The one toilet was barely functioning. It needs replacement badly. The yard is terribly overgrown. I stayed 2 weeks and no one came to take the trash. The trash bin smelled very bad too. So, while we loved the location and the view, the rest of the experience was pretty primitive.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Catherine T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Disappointed
We booked two weeks. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a weed patch at the entryway and parking area with invasive vines engulfing the evergreens on either side and onto the deck. The general dirt on the entry way door and mat indicated a place not well cared for. The photos are accurate and overall, the place was superficially clean. We were disappointed by the stains on some of the floor mats, curtains (mismatched!) and towels. But our biggest shock was when we washed the queen bed sheets after the first week. The bed pad was badly stained and shredded on the under side. Even worse, the mattress was turned upside down under a topper in an attempt to conceal the large stain and torn fabric on the proper sleep side. The arrangement explained why the bed was so wobbly and uncomfortable. Other deficiencies: Missing kitchen sink faucet aerator (we replaced); inoperative outlet in the downstairs bedroom; broken casement window crank; loose screws on a number of the other window cranks (tightened); woefully insufficient single swing-arm light provided for the entire kitchen area, plus no stove-oven exhaust vent. In addition, several corroded light sockets caused intermittent illumination failure (repaired). There was also heavy dust on some window screens restricting air flow. The appliances included an antiquated fridge with missing door shelf retaining bar. No trash pickup at the end of the first week as promised. Also, out-of-date information posted on the refrigerator door. On the positive side, the mostly unobstructed view of the harbor was enjoyable; walk-to-town convenience; Roku TV service & internet were just fine. Overall, this cottage suffers from neglect and indifference.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

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