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Secluded Home with Water View

Secluded Home with Water View

View from the house at sunset.
A picture of the house taken from the water.
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Overview of Secluded Home with Water View

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
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Vinalhaven, ME

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Secluded Home with Water View

Our secluded home sits on a private point of land overlooking the ocean and nearby islands. Built by our family in 1945, the house is extremely comfortable and well maintained. You will enjoy savoring sunset views from our living room after spending a day boating and soaking up the beauty of the Maine coast. This is a perfect place to relax and escape the worries of the world!

The house can best be described as a contemporary Cape. As our family vacation hideaway, the house has a lot of warm, personal touches and offers all amenities. The living room wing has cathedral ceilings, a granite fireplace, and large windows overlooking the ocean. The master bedroom suite occupies another wing of the house, complete with its own private bath and a second fireplace. Another ground-floor bedroom has an adjacent full bathroom with tub. The kitchen has a gas oven, a convection oven, a microwave, and a large refrigerator. The dining area has ocean views.

Two bedrooms and a half bath are on the second floor, and an over-size water heater ensures a good supply of hot water at all times. All linens and cooking utensils are included. Professional cleaners are available on Saturdays for long-term renters.

The island boasts a number of secluded nature trails, including one just a short distance from our house that leads to nearby tidal rapids. Scores of uninhabited islands wait to be discovered, and you can watch seals frolic and eagles soar right from our front lawn. Swim in local quarries, go hiking, or just relax in a peaceful setting.

If you are looking for a peaceful spot to escape the stresses of daily life, you have found it!

Keywords: Home

Property manager

Rebecca Sholes

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Children under 13 must be accompanied at water's edge.
Binder on premises contains useful information and rules that must be adhered to.
Linens are provided, but guests must use washer/dryer on premises to start a load at end of stay. Towels must be laundered throughout stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

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Vinalhaven, ME

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 99 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful secluded getaway
A beautiful home with a rich family history. The views are breathtaking and the amenities are just enough. Positive communication with the owner with clear instructions. The fresh cut flowers on the table were an appreciated detail. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
It was heavenly
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., Worcester, MA

Great Family Home (my own)
It is on Granite Island, Vinalhaven, not Pole Island. Secluded, with beautiful views. I come here every summer for peace and spiritual renewal. I urge you to look it up once VRBO restores my listing. Deborah Washburn, washburndeborahf@gmail.com
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca Sholes

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Our house was built by Martha Washburn deConingh right after World War II. Her son, daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren continue to enjoy the place for its charm, comfort, and associations.

Why they chose this property

We love the island for its natural beauty, slow pace of life, and its tight-knit community.

What makes this property unique

A chance to get re-connected with nature, to slow down, to enjoy the finer things in life.
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