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Coastal Villa for Family Retreats & Reunions

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Exterior
Yes, the view from all south-facing bedrooms; hope rustic barn enhances!
Master bedroom oriented southerly to capture early morning sunrise!
Privacy abounds on three sides. Views abound. Morning bird song riotous.
Primary 3rd floor BR offers peace, serenity& views from private breakfast deck.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Castine, ME
  • Maine Maritime Academy
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Dyce Head Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Main Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

BlueRoom (BH)

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Eagles Aerie Suite (BH)

1 Queen Bed

EBWhite (BH)

1 Queen Bed

Henry Wadsworth (BH)

1 Queen Bed

LivRoom 1 (CH)

1 Double Futon

LivRoom 2 (TH)

1 Double Futon

Loft (TH)

1 Queen Bed

RedRoom (BH)

1 Queen Bed

Sunrise (CH)

1 Queen Bed

Sunset (CH)

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Coastal Villa for Family Retreats & Reunions

Imagine discovering a property with three (3) dwellings nested perfectly to ensure exceptional view corridors to the sea, while also allowing a family or professional group to mingle but also elude each other.

Delight in a well-appointed, not stuffy but comfortable, secluded compound. A place you can nap after tennis, enjoy a good coffee and book, or stay up late under the stars sipping wine with old friends and laughing effortlessly.

Now consider that it’s in the most adorable seaside village in Maine. A legendary and near mythical village- with a local cast of characters not soon forgotten.

This is an extraordinary bundling of three structures on the same property. A Big House, adjacent Tiny House and a new Carriage House. This allows a pod of friends & family to gather together, dine under the moon or also isolate with their immediate family for indoor dining, etc.

Our home is airy and light-filled; south-facing with ample decks, terraces and even a rooftop lounge from which to take in the salty air and sea breezes; enjoy a shared meal al fresco or play board games with family and friends. In other words our cottage compound is designed specifically to induce relaxation and restore tranquility.

The lot sits high atop a hill in Castine with panoramic views of the bay, it is south-facing; ensuring lots of sunshine and, aside from a neighbor to the West, quiet and private -unlike most in Castine.

Eight bedrooms yet with ability to accommodate others -on fold out couches, etc -means the price/ person is cheaper that a youth hostel but as splendid as any area hotel. In other words it’s a great value, leaving plenty of hard-earned dollars left over for lobster rolls, ice cream and frozen drinks!

Simply put, it all came together in the last two years: the Tiny House (guest bedroom and/or Zoom room) and Carriage House enjoining the Big House to create an idyllic retreat space -especially during this difficult chapter we’ve all found ourselves.

Skip the elevators and daily change overs, the license plates from ‘round the country and the hustle and bustle of nearby Bar Harbor- this summer treat yourself and your loved ones to a private estate, near to almost anything you desire (tennis, golf, hiking and biking, beach fires and s’mores!) but yet far from stranger danger!

Travel Downeast and rusticate at Ted & Yuriy’s summah place!

Property manager

Owner Ted Regan

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Small intimate gatherings up to 35 ok
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Note from host: Small intimate gatherings up to 35 ok
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

About the area

Castine

Located in Castine, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Fort Madison State Park and Dyce Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort George Park and Great Island. Travelling with kids? Consider The Barnacle and North Light Books. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling.
Map
Castine, ME

What's nearby

  • Maine Maritime Academy - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dyce Head Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Main Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Castline Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Castine Historical Society - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 56 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 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze & Castine Variety - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Danny Murphy's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Villa for Family Retreats & Reunions pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Coastal Villa for Family Retreats & Reunions located?

This family-friendly Castine holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Wilson Museum, Fort Madison State Park and Maine Maritime Academy. Main Street and Fort George Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

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

Beautiful Castine

This was the perfect property for our family of 14 people. We had plenty of room to be together when we wanted to be, which was most of the time, and freedom to do to have quiet time apart. Castine is a beautiful, small New England village with its common surrounded by picturesque New England houses along side of the ocean. The people were very friendly. Easy access to the beach. Plenty of things to do or not. Ted Regan, proprietor of the property, was very accommodating and helpful in any way, and easily reached.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Guy D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location but cleaning below standard

Good location, can accommodate large group in 3 houses, many activities available. Our family has travelled around the world and I would not recommend this rental unless the owner make a major cleaning to eliminate the bad odour of the rugs (cats and dogs are allowed but we have none), moles and spiders.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

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

Great place for a family gathering!

These 3 houses were perfect for our family reunion! There was room for all 3 generations to gather together for games in the BH and the CH. This meant that there was also always a place to go for anyone who just wanted to read or nap. The kitchens were set up for actual meal making and the yard was beautiful. Ted was a tremendous host and immediately available to answer questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Lovely compound in wonderful location

Three structures suited us perfectly, Ted (owner) was incredibly responsive to the smallest issues during the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

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

The Maine Event

Beautiful houses, locale, and experience. Very grateful for the opportunity to rent this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

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

Anniversary Gathering

Comfortable accommodations for a large family. Host provided helpful guide for activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim G., Baltimore

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

Gorgeous place, comfortable, and overall fantastic experience!

This is a GORGEOUS property. The house is very comfortable and plenty of room. The gardens are beautiful, lush, and fragrant! I loved the tiny house! I could live in it! Everything is top notch. THE BEST cookware we have ever used in a rental. Nice dishes and glassware. So nice to have top of the line grills available, and gas cook tops!!! We actually cooked several meals because we enjoyed just relaxing in the beautiful space. The owner is super nice and everything went smoothly. I don't think there is enough space to write all I want to write here. Fresh flowers in vases awaited us. Chocolate!! A sweet thank you note. The place and spaces are extremely well thought out. Comfortable beds, nice hot water pressure in the showers. Pet friendly! If you are looking for an over the top nice place to stay and an owner who truly cares about his property and his guests, look no further! Thanks Ted for being such an awesome host!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred K.

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

Perfect for Multiple Families

Ted's Castine Coastal Compound was the perfect location for our family reunion. We used the Big House for my mom and the three siblings/spouses and the Carriage House for the adult children (two couples and two singles). This allowed the whole family to gather together in the BH and gave the cousins their own space to hang out together. The Tiny House came in handy for people to work during the day and for folks to gather later at night without disturbing those who went to bed. It's an easy (and pretty) mile walk into the town of Castine, which has two very good restaurants, an excellent bakery/breakfast spot, a seafood lunch shack and a small grocery store. There are plenty of other restaurants and cities/attractions within 30-40 minutes from Castine and Acadia is a little over an hour away. Plenty to do if you want to keep busy and very relaxing if that what you are looking for. Teds' Summah Guide provided ideas for dining and activities and he was always just a quick text or phone call away if we had any questions. Everyone at the reunion was extremely pleased with the location, which was nice since I selected it :). I highly recommend the Coastal Compound for family gatherings (it can sleep many more than we had if you have a larger family).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Wow!! Truly a special place!

This was absolute perfection for our family get together: enough space for privacy and enough space for meals, games and just being together. The house was comfy and well-appointed- everything from olive oil to umbrellas. Ted was wonderful about communication and had helpful info for the surrounding area. Castine was lovely and the bioluminescent kayaking was a lifetime highlight for many of us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenn E.

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

First time to Castine

We rented the entire compound for a week, grand mom, grand dad, three adult children and their partners/children. First time to Castiine - very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Owner Ted Regan

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Languages:

English, Spanish