The town of Castine is a 'Real town' with people who live and work there year round. There are however lobsters, sailboats to cruise on, kayaks, hikes, and a sweet weekly farmer's market.
We were lucky enough to be here during the Perseids Meteor Shower. My Kayak guide was jealous as I described the dark skies with the milky way clearly visible and the amazing show my husband and I were lucky enough to see. If you are a star gazer, this is your cottage
Each cottage has a panoramic view of the water, but also a view of the meadow which has good bird watching. If your taste is towards larger birds, we saw a mature and immature bald eagle down by the dock on our first day.
The tide is a bit extreme, but the dock is a good place to launch a kayak, and the bioluminescence in the water on a moonless night is spectacular.
Our dogs had a great time. Alan and Diana are dog lovers. They will welcome yours. Mine had a great time.
Plenty of blankets, hot water and a very well stocked kitchen. Rustic wood interiors, books, games, and the porch. I adore the porch with hummingbirds visiting the feeder.
The other guests were friendly and we all respected each other's privacy and peace.
If you want a real Maine vacation in an old fashioned seaside cottage this is the place
The internet is spotty. If you rely on internet for business and Absolutely Must be on the net and any particular time ask if they have gotten their wireless connection a bit more reliable before you book. After the first day I realized my clients would just have to wait a few hours now and then and it did me a world of good. They all survived too.