UBER CLEAN, Modern, loft. Auto check-in. water views galore!
- Apartment2400 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 3 nights
The highest quality rental in town. Owners with over 12 years rental experience
Bedrooms
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or cable
- Internet
- Heater
- Air Conditioning
- Parking
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
Safety features
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detectorthroughout apartment. Entire building has sprinkler system
- Carbon-monoxide detectorjust outside kitchen
- First-aid kitFirst Floor Bathroom
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisherKitchen. entire building has fire sprinkler system
Location Type
- DowntownThe Ocean House is located right in the heart of downtown Belfast. There are two retail businesses in the building and this wonderful, huge apartment on the top two floors. Deck overlooking downtown.
- Ocean ViewOldest surviving Timber frame building on Main Street in Belfast. The building is 4 stories tall and the apartment is on the top two stories. Incredible views of the harbor and the bay to Castine!
- Water ViewThere are glorious views of the inner harbor, the outer harbor and of Penobscot Bay. You can see all the way to Castine from one of the bedrooms.
General
- coin laundry
- Air ConditioningThe entire apartment is air conditioned through our use of heat pump units which have individual controls in each bedroom. The units may also be set to dehumidify.
- HeatingThere are 6 heating units in the apartment that keep the temperature at a stable level through our use of heat pumps.
- Linens Provided750 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Queen bed has a down alternative comforter. each bed has four pillows
- Washing MachineWasher dryer on on the second floor of the apartment
- Clothes DryerDryer on second floor of apartment
- ParkingFull parking lot with one dedicated parking space for the apartment
- InternetFree internet
- Towels Providedfour towels provided per bathroom, as well as loads of face cloths and wash cloths. Six beach towels as well.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomTwo seating areas with more seat available at the kitchen bar. Big comfy chairs and leather sofa. Door out to front balcony with additional seating to watch the world go by.
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- DishwasherGE dishwasher
- RefrigeratorGE over under with ice maker.
- StoveGE electric glass cooktop
- OvenMaytag electric range and single oven
- MicrowaveGE microwave
- Grill
- Coffee MakerMr. Coffee drip...nothing fancy--that one broke!
- Toasterfour slice, wide for bagels too
- Blender
- Lobster Pot
- Pantry Itemsplatters, bowls, cocktail glasses, napkins, stocked kitchen for entertaining.
- Dishes & Utensilseverything to entertain should be right at your fingertips!
- Kitchenbrand new gourmet kitchen with all the trimmings
Dining
- Dining Area
- Dining36 x 72" dining table with eight chairs.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / CableDIRECT TV with 175 channels
- Stereobluetooth speakers for your phone.
- DVD PlayerEach TV has a DVD player
- BooksLots of good summer reading as well as some more serious stuff. Some art books and a few cook books.
- Gamespuzzles, monopoly, cards and backgammon/ checkers
- Video LibraryThere is something for everyone. Probably about 20 videos from which to choose.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenThere is a bit of private lawn outside the building as well as three parks close by. Our first floor tenant is a garden boutique with fresh flowers and plants.
- BalconyThere are two balconies for the apartment, one off the first floor bedroom that has views of inner harbor and Penobscot Bay and a larger deck off the front of the building with chairs and tables
- Kayak / CanoeRentals at the Outdoor Sportsman in Northport http://www.maineoutdoorsportsman.com/rentals.htm
- BicyclesBring your own bikes, you can store them inside or rent bike from Side Country Sports in Belfast. https://scs.bike/
- BoatOne can sail on schooners out of Belfast Harbor. Day sail on a friendship sloop in Belfast. For an additional cost, we can arrange for a private sunset cruise for 4-6 people on our 26' fishing boat.
- Beach Towels
- Outdoor Furniture
- Tennisat Belfast City Park
- Golfat Northport Golf Course
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolPools are at City Park and Waldo County YMCA, both a car ride away.
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Notes
- We do have an arrangement with a skin care spa across the street for facials and manicures and pedicures. http://www.sonyasskincare.com The facials are the best I have ever had! We also have contacts for energy work, massages, private chef events in your lodgings, etc. Just ask. We can also arrange a private sunset cruise with nibbles and libations on our 26' fishing boat for an additional cost. The experience is amazing.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - We are not set up as a child friendly rental.We are not set up as a child friendly rental.
No pets
No parties/events - Must be cleared and verified with owner beforehandMust be cleared and verified with owner beforehand
No smoking - StrictlyNo smoking anywhere on propertyStrictlyNo smoking anywhere on property
Max guests: 6
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
Cleaning practices
Minimum 3-day vacancy between guest stays
Enhanced cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
34 Reviews
Great times in Belfast, Maine!
We had a fantastic weekend in this lovely community and the accommodations could not have been better! The Ocean House is so lovely! Thanks!
Incredible Home Away from Home!
This home had everything we needed and more! Beds were very comfortable. Restaurants and quaint shops we’re right outside our door. Seth, the owner, was wonderful to work with and answered any questions in a very timely manner. The kitchen was well equipped and allowed us to prepare a special lobster and crab dinner with our family.
The bar has now been set very high for all other VRBOs.
Thanks so much for coming and seeing us in Maine we'd love to have you back sometime for a longer visit!!
Loved this place!
Comfortable and spacious. Seth was so accommodating. We loved the warm welcome, the clear guides Nd
Thanks for renting with us Betsy! Glad your family had a good time visiting!!
The best VRBO or Airbnb that I have ever experienced. Great host, location and property
It was so much fun. The house had everything you need... style, comfort, and all amenities. It was an amazing stay. Will return next year
Thanks for coming Lynn, we look forward to seeing you next year!
Outstanding in every way.
Everything was perfect. Have never stayed in such a well appointed unit. Highly recommend this place.
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The magical mid-coast town Belfast, known to some as Moon Bat Kingdom, is a marvelous small town that seemingly has it all, good shopping, good food, a wonderful harbor, great festivals, a world class boat yard, dozens of walking and biking trails, friendly people. wonderful architecture and beautiful parks. We are 8 miles from the Camden Hills and hiking trails and just steps away from the new waterfront and rail walking trails in the city of Belfast. You can go out on a charter boat, or walk and shop the city streets. Be sure to check out the Chamber of Commerce office open at the bottom of Maine Street!
Owner
Seth Thayer
- Languages:
- english, french
About Seth Thayer
We have been renovating and renting out properties since 2007 with Homeaway. This is our third and finest short-term rental property. We obsessed about the Ocean House for years before purchasing her and doing the redesign. We designed the changes ourselves and did a lot of the grunt work in renovating the building. It took us six months to build out this apartment, which we also designed, build and furnished ourselves. Greg is an architectural designer and Seth is a private curator, specializing in American art of the 18th and 19th centuries. Some of their art collection fills the wall of the Ocean House. We love the Ocean House and hope you do too!
Seth Thayer purchased this Apartment in 2012
Why Seth Thayer chose Belfast
The Ocean House is something special in the heart of downtown Belfast Maine. Prominently situated at the intersection of Main, Cross, and Federal Streets, The Ocean House was built as a hotel in 1865 and survived at least one of the fires that destroyed most of the downtown. We gutted her down to the studs and rebuilt. We carved out this wonderful, HUGE apartment in the upper two floors and took advantage of our sight lines so that there is something interesting to look at out of each of the 18 windows. 360 degree views of downtown Belfast and the harbor Come stay in our beautiful building with views to Castine and beyond! And also with views of Belfast's industrial past!
What makes this Apartment unique
You can either walk out the door and eat or shop to your heart's content, or we can get you almost everything you want in town. We can stock your apartment, we can arrange for a private chef, spa treatments, massage sessions, yoga classes, meditation groups,. We can help you with whale watching in Bar Harbor, private museum tours, even a sunset cruise on Penobscot Bay with champagne and salmon. This is a must stay location. We have an exciting new restaurant two stories below the apartment where you can sit, have a drink, and enjoy wood fired pizza and Italian specialities. Does it get any better??