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Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View

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dining area. deck in background
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Cottage from the water
From the deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Castine, ME
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maine Maritime Academy
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Castine Historical Society
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View

Located in Historic Castine Village with spectacular views across the harbor over to Cape Rosier and of the grand schooners coming in under full sail.

This charming, rustic but fully equipped, cottage is just sixty feet from the waters edge and has easy steps leading down to the beach.

A unique blend of a small New England town with a common and seafaring village, Castine is exceptionally picturesque. Many of its homes date back to the American Revolution and the streets remain lined with majestic, hundred year old Elm trees.

Not many towns can boast more in the way of recreation, cultural activities and community services, yet remain so unspoiled by commercial tourism. There are no traffic lights and no fast food chains but amenities include sailing, kayaking, golf, tennis, rowing, the Maine Maritime Academy fitness facilities, churches, a library, restaurants, museums, two small grocery stores, and a doctors office--all just a short stroll from Moonrise Anchorage.

Top level has a queen sized bed, and 2 single beds. There is a second small bedroom with a pop-up trundle, that can be a configured as a single bed, or 2 singles, or put together as a king-sized bed. The living-dining area has large sliding doors facing the water, which lead out to a large deck that has a a panoramic view the harbor with a charcoal grill, plenty of outdoor seating and an umbrella to provide shade. There are steps in front to take you down to the beach.

Everything one could need for a spectacular vacation!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
$100 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Castine

Located in Castine, this cottage is by the ocean. Fort George Park and Fort Madison State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Knox State Park and Great Island. Blue Hill Books and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain biking.
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Castine, ME

What's nearby

  • Main Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Maine Maritime Academy - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castine Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort George Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castline Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 55 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bagaduce Lunch - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Pentagoet Inn & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪T & C Grocery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Danny Murphy's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buck's Harbor Market - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View on 16 May 2026 start from £168, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Village Cottage with an Amazing Water View located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is steps away from Maine Maritime Academy and Main Street. Great Island and Castine Historical Society are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay at this quaint cottage with an amazing view of the bay! Walking distance to everything, the harbor, restaurants, book store, small grocery and much more. Nearby hiking at Witherle Woods. Enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Pentagoet Inn. Thank you for sharing your well kept, pet friendly cottage, would definitely stay here again!
Beautiful Sunrises out the deck
Amazing Sunsets at Back Shore Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bobbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really loved our stay in Castine. The cottage was clean, comfortable and a great location. Our hostess, Janet, was super responsive. It was great for a dog, too, as the front porch/deck was fully enclosed and had full view onto the bay. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Beautiful Historic Town a

Weve stayed here several times and find the location to be perfect with a serene view, comfortable furnishings and a very walkable town. The cottage is always clean and communication with thw owner very easy.
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third year returning to this cottage and loved every moment. The location and quality of the home cannot be beat, and the views are pinch worthy. We love it here and appreciate the owner’s warmth and communication throughout the booking process!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Maine ‘24

Another great stay
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Elliot T.

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

Castine cottage

Beautiful view quaint old town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliot T.

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

See you next year

Great location
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary o.

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

Great Location

A short walk to town. Everything was as decribed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Umesh K.

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

Awesome place in an awesome town

Clean, functional property with a lovely deck where you can see the water and wave to the locals. 5-10 min walk to the Bakehouse and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Wonderful

It was a wonderful property. Will go back again hopefully soon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

My favorite place

We come yearly and love the cottage and town. Beautiful views in an historic town. Janet is an excellent host. Very easy to communicate with and very helpful. We're actually staying here twice this year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

a delightful cottage

Our stay in Castine was a week in July. The cottage has terrific water views of the harbor. The acomadation was clean and comfortable with many thoughtful extras.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Guild School week.

We stayed here for a second year attending the summer school of the International Guild of Miniature Artisans. We plan to make it our regular place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Delightful cottage with a view of Union River Bay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Gray Cottage. The cottage itself is well furnished, clean and comfortable. It has a wonderful view of Union River Bay. When we stayed in and took a day off from exploring the surrounding area, we simply relaxed and delighted in the view. Dee, the property manager, is easy to work with and made sure we were satisfied with the accommodations.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Charming cottage next to the water

My family enjoyed our stay here. The balcony was quite lovely overlooking the water. There are stairs across the street down to the water. It is an easy five minute walk to Main Street in Castine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle T.

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

Perfect Maine stay

We had a seamless experience with Janet and the cottage. It’s a perfect size for a small family, made all the better that we could bring our four-legged member as well. The location is within walking distance to the small center of Castine, and quick drive to the highlights of the surrounding area. We look forward to a return visit in years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle T.

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

A wonderful week in Vacationland

This was our second stay at Janet’s property as well as our second stay in Castine. The home is clean, welcoming, and the perfect location to soak in the beauty of the surrounding area. The views off the deck are stunning, it’s within walking distance to downtown Castine and other points of interest in the area, and is helpfully situated for a quick drive out of town to explore Downeast Maine. We hope to return again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Call in Maine

We loved our stay in this house and the village Beautiful views peace and tranquility
Stayed 23 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Wonderful

Just what we needed!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

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

Castine Cottage

Overall very good stay. You just can’t beat the view and the access to the water right out the front door. Everything was very clean and organized. The front deck was great to use at night and during the day. My only critique would be that the bed could be a bit more comfortable but overall everything was as expected for a cottage on the shore. My family and I had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

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

Good location, convenient to Castine center

This is our 4th time staying at this cottage. I am a kayaker so I like the convenience of having a beach across the street to store my kayak and the location close to Castine harbor. The view from the cottage is amazing. Negatives would be access to the cottage is via steep stairs accessed from a damp basement.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce G.

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

Great Location and View

Great location and top notch communication with the manager. The couch and dining table need to be replaced. Kitchen was not as well equipped as I would prefer. I would stay there again as the location and view out weigh these short comings.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Thanks so much for coming to stay and liking the cottage enough to want to return. I value your suggestions about improving things and will do an inventory of kitchen equipment right away to make sure everything is still there that should be, as well as check the condition of the furniture you mentioned. I really appreciate your feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Peaceful Oasis

We've stayed here several times and will come back for as many years as it's available. It's our favorite spot in Maine. The house is very clean and has everything you need. Janet is very easy to communicate with. The view of the bay is unbeatable. The town of Castine is the most lovely on the coast and the residents will treat you like a neighbor. I'm always sad to leave this place.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle and David G.

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

Great stay in a lovely cottage!

My husband and two teenage daughters had a wonderful stay in this beautiful cottage in beautiful Castine! Janet was a thoughtful and very responsive host, and her house was absolutely perfect for us. It was very clean, airy feeling, easy to keep clean, and the view was beautiful:) It rained for the 6 days we were there (obviously, no fault of the host), and we STILL had a wonderful time in the cottage, taking walks around Castine, reading the history, and then playing games while looking at the view from the table. Acadia was short enough ride that we could go for the day and do a few misty hikes: ) Great stay-thanks so much, Janet!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianne C.

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

Castine stay

I am a kayaker so the best feature of this house is access to the beach which is across the street from the house and down a set of stairs. i leave my kayak on the beach and have access to it whenever i want. The other great feature is walkability to Castine harbor and its center. Negative feature is access to the house through the basement which smells quite musty.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2022
It is lovely to have you keep coming back to the cottage every summer! We love kayaking too. It's fun to explore and check out the birds and seals in the harbor. Castine Kayak Adventures is wonderful if you don’t have your own kayak, or want a guided tour or instruction. Sorry about the musty smell down below in the entry— that can happen if we have had a lot of rain and the humidity level is high. As long as it’s the entryway and not the living area above, I hope that’s not a major detraction. I will put a fan down there and see if that helps. Thanks for coming and for leaving the place in such neat condition. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

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Hosted by Janet Murnaghan

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