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Sweet Home with Stunning Water Views

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The Arey House
Deck Entrance
Expansive 30'x14' deck
Entryway
Dining area / sun porch

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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South Thomaston, ME
  • Place, Owls Head Transportation Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Rockland Harbor Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Bed Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

North Bedroom

1 Double Bed

South Bedroom

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

First Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sweet Home with Stunning Water Views

Relax with a cup of coffee on the enclosed sun porch and take in the views. From the expansive deck, look for eagles and osprey in the woods past the field; see herons in the farm pond; watch the boats beyond the cove; and relax as the tides come in and out. In the evening, enjoy wine and s'mores from comfortable Adirondack chairs around the fire pit. Look for fireflies in the field and shooting stars in the big skies overhead. Pleasant Beach is a short 5 minute walk down a small country lane. The beach is excellent for fishing, tide-pooling and looking for Indian beads. The cove is perfect launch for kayaking and exploring the coast. The kids can enjoy a small local park with play structures. Both Waterman Beach Rd and Pleasant Beach Rd are excellent for biking or taking a stroll. House comes equipped with a dishwasher, full oven range and refrigerator. There is a first floor bathroom with a stand-up shower stall, and a second floor bathroom with a tub. There are four bedrooms upstairs; 1 with a Queen size bed and 50” TV, 2 with double beds and 32” TVs, and one with twin bunk beds (kid appropriate).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No crib available.

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1372750vb
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

South Thomaston

Located in South Thomaston, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Owls Head Transportation Museum and General Henry Knox Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Strand Theater and Owls Head Lighthouse. Sail Power and Steam Museum and Coastal Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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South Thomaston, ME

What's nearby

  • Owls Head Transportation Museum - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Birch Point Beach State Park - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Rockland Harbor Park - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Sandy Beach - 14 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Honey's Fried Chicken Palace - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Myrtle St. Tavern - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Home with Stunning Water Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Home with Stunning Water Views?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweet Home with Stunning Water Views on 28 Jun, 2026 start from S$406, 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 Sweet Home with Stunning Water Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Home with Stunning Water Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Home with Stunning Water Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Home with Stunning Water Views located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Owls Head Transportation Museum, Birch Point Beach State Park and Birch Point Beach. General Henry Knox Museum and Sail Power and Steam Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, special, close to shopping and excursions . Beautiful virws.Comfortable beds and kitchen equipped for cooking in .
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Lots of outdoor space for active kids. Beautiful views.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Retreat

Great location and setting. Modest accommodations, but OK. Good base camp for exploring Owl's Head, with proximity to Rockland. We appreciated the outdoor grill and firepit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Loved that we could walk to a beach and also play wiffle ball on the baseball field. The house was very comfortable and felt like an old farmhouse with lots of charm. We did need the window fans for the upstairs bedrooms since there was no AC but they did a good job cooling things down.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abra L.

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

Perfect Get Away

This property was just as expected and great for our family vacation and first trip to Maine! I can’t say enough about the view!!! You can tell they are continually upgrading things at the house. Beds were comfortable, house layout is great. Perfect little cottage. Much to do in the area! Would HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2020
Abra, It was truly a pleasure to host you and I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope you come again! Deb
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Perfect place

Six family members needed a place for a long weekend while attending a memorial service in Rockland and visiting Tenants Harbor. This house was perfect with 4 bedrooms and lots of space on the first floor. Although bedrooms are quite small, the beds were very comfortable and linens and towels all great quality. The upstairs bathroom, with the bedrooms, has a tub but not a shower, so just one shower on the first floor means good planning with 6 people!! Kitchen is large and well stocked and we had a great time making our meals. Tight fit at the table since the only table is on the small porch and, unfortunately, we had a rainy weekend and could not enjoy the fabulous deck and outdoor dining space. Really beautiful property! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farmhouse with a lovely view!

We stayed here for almost two weeks in late June/early July. The location was great for our purposes (we come to the area each summer to see family who live just minutes away), and we enjoyed walks with our preschooler down to the little beach to hunt for sea glass. We also liked the large yard and beautiful newer deck for added enjoyment outside - the view is lovely. The house is an older farmhouse with some updates; we expected and enjoyed the more vintage touches. The upstairs can get hot, but the outside air did cool down at night and a box fan in the window at night made a huge difference. There were plenty of bath towels and beach towels for guest use, and we appreciated having access to the washer and dryer. The kitchen was well-equipped with plenty of counter space. Everything was clean enough that we felt comfortable staying there, but we did feel the house could use a good deep clean (some cobwebs, dusty baseboards, entry rug had sand all over it, etc.). The showerhead broke on our fourth day there, and the owner had someone replace the showerhead within hours of her receiving our messages. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Great location

Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

RAYMOND P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Planning to be outdoors or indoors?

You will need an open mind and a willingness to be fair... This house has a lot of history and potential. I do think the owners have big plans for this property and are actively working on improvements. (A fabulous deck was added before we arrived.) That being said, to rent this property you must go in knowing it is a work in progress. We rented this based on the plan to be outside 98% of our time. (We were in town for the Lobster Festival.) We brought hammocks and quite enjoyed the view while relaxing at the house or walked down to the beach to explore or just sit and take in the scenery. The deck was used mostly in the second half of the day as the first half is full sun (perfect for sun lovers). The house is old as are the beds. I would assume those are high on the list of improvements? Do not plan on using the bunk bed- I will go so far as to call it unsafe. The bottom is a foam mattress with a visible dip in the middle and the top is a really old spring frame held in place by notches cut in the bunk bed frame. We purchased an air mattress upon seeing it. As I said, this house is old- there is a potent mildew scent that is unbearable in the basement where the washer & dryer are. This proved to be an issue for the 2 members of our family with asthma. The house (and prior reviews claiming it was clean) were disappointing because honestly, potential is for investors not vacationers. A DEEP clean (our toddler was filthy after crawling across the kitchen upon our arrival) and new beds with fresh new linens will make a tremendous difference. The rooms are so small that minimal would be best with furnishings. Definitely watch this property for updates as the scenery is wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Spacious home in beautiful location

The house overlooks a large field where we saw deer, turkeys, heron and free range chickens. Very comfortable bedrooms and a large, fully equipped kitchen. With lots of outside seating on the deck , under the trees and firepit our house became the gathering place for friends and family in the area. There is a short, 10 minute walk to the beach and it is gorgeous! Swimming, tide pools, kayaking, paddle boarding, we did it all! I
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

FRANK C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

THE GOOD THE BAD & THE UGLY

Though the siting of this place bordered on the spectacular, with great expanse of green fields & trees, and views to a coastal inlet, the rather dated 50-ish interior with a well-worn floor and cabinets, and conveyed a "grungy" appearance, rather than a well-maintained place. We suffered through a an excessive and constant number of flies in the "dining" room and the kitchen, and some also in the bedrooms for the first 4-5 days; which was only solved by (either a relation or a contractor) having flycatcher-devices hanging in a half-dozen windows. The basement was awful, in disrepair and moldy smelling; but sporting brand new heavy-duty appliances. Nowhere was there an iron or ironing board for basic use. The bedrooms seemed to be freshly painted, but they all had older, worn bureaus, and with newer tv's in all of them. They were also hot at night, and needed large fans in every room for cooler air, making it fairly noisy for getting to sleep. The1st floor bathroom/shower off the kitchen seemed to have been a dining room, and was overly large, and not planned out well. The living room was spacious but not "cozy" because of its long shape. Another "sun room" was closed off and much in need of some finishing. The "dining" room was basically an entry porch, with an old oak table squeezed into one side, and barely enough room to seat only four people; making any family dining together impossible. The older electric stove had a problem with sparking on the oven coil, and it took a couple of days with no cooking for a new elec. stove to be delivered and installed; while the old one sat for two more days inside to be removed. The Power got lost one day for about 4 hours, from a nearby accident. The place was somewhat close to nearby restaurants (McCloons being a 5-star place). Basic needs required some travel to Rte1. Neighbors & relations were friendly and offered us to pick their raspberries. Nearby beach & coastline was very pleasant. The house handled seven guests, but it was a stretch; offset though by the downstairs family spaces. More updating should have been done before listing this house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stormy F.

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

Family getaway

We enjoyed the outdoor spaces, and the neighborhood was very friendly and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy & Beth H.

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

Beautiful view

We enjoyed the fire pit and sitting area as the sun went down. What a great property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

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

Autumn in Maine

I feel like the property was as described, which will be important for some people. It IS an older house which could be a turn-off for those looking for a chic, modern experience. However, it was perfect for what we wanted. It's relatively remote, has a beautiful view of the inlet which made staying in a pleasurable experience. We saw at least 3 bald eagles from the patio while we were there. The one caveat I would make is that the beds are only full size - my wife and I ended up taking separate bedrooms as we've grown accustomed to a king at home. The view and the fresh air alone made it worth it for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelley B.

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

Beautiful view!

This was a great property. A little out of the way from town (which was fine with us) but the property and view of the sunrise over the cove in the morning was amazing. The house is old and the beds/linens could use some updating, bathrooms are laid out a bit odd but wasn’t a big deal. Fire pit was great and you can get firewood from several places. Lucia Beach was a magnificent spot in Birch Point State Park, Owls Head lighthouse was also a great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta B.

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

Lovely setting and plenty of towels and kitchen supplies

Really pretty setting for this old farmhouse
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry J.

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

Basic Maine coast house with sterling view

That's my review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

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

Suited our needs well

This house was just what we needed to house 6 adults and two kids. The views are fantastic, the location is wonderful - close to beaches and a little playground - and the house was clean. While the interior of the house didn't initially "wow" us upon arrival, we quickly realized that the house was well-equipped with quality necessities and comforts. It was very clear that the owners have been working hard to renovate and improve this old cottage, starting with really important fixes and upgrades (like good hot water heater, new windows, newer appliances, fresh paint, and nice linens). While the home still boasts a few quirks that seem to be standard-issue for Maine cottages and camps, it is certainly livable and enjoyable. I'm glad the house has been made available for rent, even while it is still a work in progress!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan E.

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

Peaceful Maine Getaway

Our family had an absolutely wonderful time staying at the peaceful and quaint house in Maine. The location was perfect ...driving distance to the town of Rockland and walking distance to beautiful beaches. We would definitely rent this house again! Perfect amount of space, super clean, and a wonderful history.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Olga F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heath W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Pomroy

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I was born and raised in South Thomaston and spent many hours playing down at this house, catching frogs in the pond, and running down to Pleasant Beach. The house, the field and most of the neighbors all came from the original Rackliff Farm.

Why they chose this property

My grandfather built this house and my grandparents raised 5 children in it. The bunk beds were built by my grandmother and all of her children and grandchildren, including my own, have slept in them. The house is solid and sound and retains its yesteryear charm. The views of the cove and the field can't be beat, and sipping coffee overlooking it all is indescribably relaxing.

What makes this property unique

The sun porch is the perfect place for your morning up of coffee. Watching the boats go about their day's work, or the eagle spying for his breakfast will start your day out right! The incredible deck allows dining outdoors and is the perfect spot to enjoy the full panorama. As evening falls, enjoy a crackling fire in the fire pit, while relaxing in comfortable Adirondack chairs. As Maine should be, nature is all around and the wide-open feel makes this home the perfect vacation spot. To liven things up a bit, a short ride to Rockland or Camden is a must for nightlife, restaurants, galleries, fishing trips and more.

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