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Spacious Cottage in Castine

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A two-story house with a stone foundation and a large front porch.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.
A window with a view of a garden featuring a statue on a pedestal and a circular stone structure.
A sunlit room with wicker furniture, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a floral sofa, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On-site fitness center
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Maine Maritime Academy
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness center
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Castine, ME
  • Place, Dyce Head Lighthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Maine Maritime Academy
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

East Bedroom Second Floor

2 Twin Beds

Large Second Bedroom - East Facing Water

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

West Bedroom - Street Side

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bedroom Bathroom

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

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Second Bedroom Connected Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Second Flour Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Cottage in Castine

Spacious yet cozy classic Maine coastal cottage built in 1912 with views of the water. Adjacent to all of the features of Castine, the house is a 2 minute walk to the shorefront, 5 minute walk to forest preserve and lighthouse and 5 minute bike ride to town. Hear the harbor bell at the entrance to Castine harbor.

On the first floor, there is a beamed living room with original architectural details, dining room, kitchen with adjacent eating area, powder room, laundry room and a den/office/tv room, bathroom (shower, no tub) and a large sun porch.

The second floor has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The master bedroom has a balcony facing Penobscot Bay and bathroom (shower and tub); a second large bedroom has a bathroom with a claw foot tub (no shower). There are 2 additional bedrooms off the center hallway and full bath off the center hallway with a claw foot tub (no shower).

There is an outdoor patio area, BBQ, large comfortable yard and a garden sitting area. Complete kitchen.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Please note the property is not child proofed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved dogs ok. Contact us about pet needs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3154264
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
Onsite 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Castine

Castine is home to this vacation home. Jonathan Fisher House and Penobscot Marine Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dyce Head Lighthouse and Fort George Park. Blue Hill Books and Perry's Nut House are also worth visiting.
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Castine, ME

What's nearby

  • Witherle Woods - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dyce Head Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Maine Maritime Academy - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Main Street - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fort George Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 53 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bagaduce Lunch - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Club - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪The Breeze & Castine Variety - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪T & C Grocery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Danny Murphy's Pub - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Cottage in Castine pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Cottage in Castine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Cottage in Castine?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Cottage in Castine located?

Situated in Castine, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Witherle Woods, Wilson Museum, and Dyce Head Lighthouse. Dyce Head Foot Path and Maine Maritime Academy are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time in Castine! The cottage is beautiful and very spacious. The host was very responsive and had a great recommendations for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay in Castine!

This property is incredible! Perfect coastal home with plenty of space for family. Clean, updated amenities, our favorite room was the covered porch. We really enjoyed our week here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2024
Thanks Madison, very happy the house worked out for you - and you enjoyed the porch, it's one of my favorite features also!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Very nice property in an outstanding location. If you are a history buff you will love Castine. Property is just as described and has plenty of room for your group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

Castine is a wonderful, quite town, with loads of history. House is large and well-appointed great location! John & Krista
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2024
Thanks John and Krista, very glad you enjoyed Castine!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, quiet getaway

Castine is a cute, small coastal town. The house is extremely comfortable, beautiful architecture and details. Very quiet and peaceful, and a short walk into town for a bite to eat and a view of the sea.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Castine cottage

This property is excellent! Very clean and very spacious. Walking distance to all things in Castine. Owner was amazingly responsive and helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
David and his family were terrific guests, they left the place super clean and communication was great. He was a pleasure to host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house in a beautiful location

Several classmates and I met for homecoming with our spouses and loved this place. Morning coffee looking out toward the mouth of the harbor/Penobscot Bay were the perfect way to start our days. Daniel was a gracious and accommodating host and we will definitely keep this house on our list for future homecoming events.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dreamy Vacation in Castine

I cannot praise the host enough for his excellent communication, collaboration, and attention to detail. The house is lovely, airy, well equipped, and comfortable. Our family enjoyed it so much we wanted to stay on...maybe next year. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michaela

Beautiful home and yard with lots of light and space and books, well stocked. Communication with the owner was a breeze. View of the ocean and just a walk or bike ride into town. We took a tour of the Penobscot Bay on Little Toot and saw seals and other sea life. A vacation to remember.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2024
Michaela and her family are the kinds of guests that make hosting a pleasure. They took great care of the house and enjoyed the area. Wholeheartedly recommended!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Almost wonderful

I felt the advertising was a little misleading when the house was advertised as 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms when 2 of the bathrooms had original claw foot tubs and no shower possibility while one with a shower was on the first floor and all bedrooms were on the 2nd floor. The location was prime, the house was delightful, but could use a deep cleaning
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2024
I'm glad this guest enjoyed the area and the house. With respect to their concerns, the listing states that there are 4.5 bathrooms and that two have showers (master bedroom and a downstairs bath) and two have claw foot tubs. There are shower and tub icons under each bathroom description. The photos also show this so its difficult to see how the listing is misleading. This information was provided in messages with this guest when they were inquiring about the house before their arrival. Prior guests have described it as "squeaky clean" so I'm sorry if this guest did not find it so; the owner makes himself fully available during the rental and would have responded as needed to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Castine is not your usual Maine Coast village

This was our first time staying in Castine and the Blue Hill peninsula, but we are veteran Maine summer guests and this property is exceptional. What a wonderful house in a special village.... quiet with the harbor bell ringing and Dice Head and the light house a half block away. Lots of yard and living space in a great neighborhood location. The breezes and open windows are so comfortable. Penobscot Bay, Stonington, Deer Isle and Acadia are close and Castine village has some very good food or you can get groceries and be very content at the house. What a great place.... so happy that Daniel chose to share it. Thanks.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home in Castine!

Our family traveled to Castine to visit our daughter at Maine Maritime Academy, and we were so fortunate to be able to secure this home for our stay. The home is quiet and serene and fully stocked with all the amenities that we needed to have a fantastic stay. We cooked all our meals at the property and the kitchen was well stocked. We found everything we needed easily and were very happy with the amenities provided. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable with beautiful views. There is a den, living room and enclosed porch as well as a large breakfast area and formal dining room. Every room was warm and inviting with its own unique charm. If you are a fan of star gazing, then this property is definitely a star gazer delight as we were able to see the milky way and other constellations while we were there. We would be remiss if we did not mention that there is a book collection in this home that we were in awe of. We only wish that we had the time to pour through them all. Our host Dan communicated with us before our arrival and was so easy to work with. We appreciated his hospitality and how promptly he responded to our reservation request as well as the few questions we had. We highly recommend this VRBO as we would happily rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Daniel

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This is a residence and not an investment property that we offer when away from the beautiful Maine coast. We've spent 30 years on both sides of beautiful Penobscot Bay and love the ocean setting, history, preserves, trails, food and people of Castine and the Blue Hill peninsula.

Why they chose this property

The house is located on quiet side of one of Maine's most interesting and charming coastal villages. USA Today Readers Choice just voted Castine #1 Best Small Town in the Northeast, #3 Best Coastal Town and #8 Best Historic Small Town. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/castine-maine/ town.

What makes this property unique

The house was spaciously designed in 1912, has a large yard and sun porch and is conveniently located in walking distance to Dyce's Head Lighthouse, Witherle Woods trail preserve, Ft. Madison (a lovely park on the waterfront) and downtown.

Languages:

French, Spanish, Portuguese
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