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Shipshape, next door to Sand Beach in Stonington

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A single-story house with a porch, a small deck, and a picnic table.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window.
A kitchen with a central island, white appliances, and a dining area with a blue couch.
A grassy field with a large rock, dense trees, and a variety of shrubs.
A room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a window with a view, and a lamp.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Facing the water, this cottage features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. It offers beautiful water views and is pet-friendly. Enjoy nearby attractions like the Blue Heron Gallery and Stonington Opera House, along with easy beach access.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Stonington, ME
  • Place, beach near Burnt Cove
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stonington Opera House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Art By Katy Gallery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪129 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Shipshape, next door to Sand Beach in Stonington

Shipshape is a one-level waterfront cottage located in one of the best locations in Stonington. Cozy, charming and unpretentious, this cottage includes a comfortable living and dining area, a small, efficient kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms all on one level. Bedroom one has a queen bed and bedroom two has two twins and a bunk bed. There is a pull-out sofa in the living room. While there is no TV, there is Internet.

Sand Beach Road, close to Stonington Village, is a quiet, somewhat narrow road that runs along the shore, offering spectacular views of Penobscot Bay and the inner islands. Sand Beach is next door, and is a magical area that one has to experience to understand. A good beach for swimming and for children to play and explore, the cove water tends to be a little warmer in that area. Spectacular views of Penobscot Bay. Waterfront property located next to Sand Beach in Stonington.

Waterfront, Washer & Dryer, Hot water baseboard heat, Telephone, Hi-Speed Internet.

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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

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1691358vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Stonington

Located in Stonington, this cottage is near the beach. Stonington Opera House and Blue Heron Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Deer Isle Bridge and Vinalhaven Historical Society.
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Stonington, ME

What's nearby

  • beach near Burnt Cove - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stonington Opera House - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Blue Heron Gallery - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Art By Katy Gallery - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Barred Island Preserve - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪27 Fathoms Waterfront Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stonecutters Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aragosta at Goose Cove - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪44 North Stonington - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪44 North Coffee - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shipshape, next door to Sand Beach in Stonington pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shipshape, next door to Sand Beach in Stonington?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shipshape, next door to Sand Beach in Stonington?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shipshape, next door to Sand Beach in Stonington located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Stonington Opera House, Blue Heron Gallery and Art By Katy Gallery. Barred Island Preserve and Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private; nice view; pet-friendly; laid-backNearby market and seafood places
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Other than a slow draining shower it's a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2025
Thank you! We appreciate your long term rentals with us over the years
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love Ship Shape

This is a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2024
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
We loved the location and the house was charming. Good lighting, excellent book collection and interesting artworks. Fairly good kitchen setup, cookware, dishes. Everything about the house and location was adequate or better.Communication with the renter was very poor. They charged our credit card for first installment and then asked is if they could credit it and charge us again. We said yes after we’d seen the credit but it was worrisome. Second installment they asked us for a check, which we mailed to the requested address. It was returned weeks later as undeliverable. We called and they gave us a different address. That check was eventually cashed. But this did not inspire confidence. On our arrival date we had still not gotten instructions for how to get into the property. It all turned out okay, but was not professional.In a similar vein, instructions in the house were minimal. Wifi password and handy phone numbers were on a small slip of paper. No instructions for rubbish or recycling.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd yr staying at Shipshape and we just love it. It feels like home away from home, minus the TV! It is truly magical. Feel truly blessed to be able to get to live there for a week. Thank you to all who make that possible.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location, great view

Just what we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A true gem!

This property had so much character and the location can't be beat! Thank you for a wonderful stay. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2024
Wonderful! Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great location. Only gripe is the rental company insistance to go through Vrbo, which adds a lot to the cost. But, we'll keep coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2024
Thank you for the review! We are glad to hear you will keep coming back to this lovely piece of Stonington!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cottage but cottage had not been cleaned when we arrived. We called and they sent someone over Sunday. All was good. I would rent this cottage again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the kind review. I am so glad we were able to rectify the situation quickly - we hope you come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A True Maine Experience

The cottage is so unique and right on a large ocean front property with rock ledges and small private beach. My kids caught crabs every day and we paddle boarded to nearby islands. Stonington was 1.5 miles away where we went to eat and shopped and yalked to locals. My kids are ages 9-14 and loved every minute here. The cottage itself was very clean when we arrived and we were in love from the beginning with its private feel. The views are stunning. The bunk room not pictured is in a very small room and more rustic which we didnt end up using. By the end of our trip the twin bedroom was getting a little 'damp' and the it began to feel like a cottage in a rustic landscape. But we loved it here and would definitely go again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
Thank you Angela! We are so happy you all enjoyed your time at Shipshape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I just love ShipShape. It is truly a magical place. It is so homey and comfortable. It is the perfect place for us to stay when visiting our son in Stonington.Thank you for the pleasure of staying there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2026
What a wonderful review! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We fell in love with this property. Love the artwork from Janet Moore, the house has a story!

The house is wonderful, the location is unsurpassable. Such a great and beautiful experience. We felt so lucky to have the privacy and the view! The fog horn is there but I grew to not hear it. At night use a fan as white noise. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Gorgeous view but that fog horn and musty smell…

The location, view, and yard were amazing however it was overshadowed by the foghorn and musty smell in the back bedrooms. Renters should be aware that the fog horn blows every 15 seconds 24hrs a day. It was ok on days when the wind blew off shore but on most days it was loud enough to be bothered all day and tough to sleep even w the windows closed. I suppose some would just get used to it over time but for us it was a bit maddening. The other challenge was the musty/mildew smell. The main bedroom and living area were great w no issue but the back bedroom w the twins and especially the bunk bed area were damp and mildew/must smell. Rather than feel damp and musty we all piled into the main bedroom and pull out in the main living area. A couple days into our stay we had another two joining us and it wouldn’t have worked well w all of us so the rental company switched us to a different unit (farmhouse on Caleb’s Lane at the end of Dow rd which was AMAZING!). We were very thankful and the rental company was extremely accommodating. All in all, if there wasn’t must and the crazy fog horn the location and house would have been great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Disappointing

The property is beautiful. The house needs a thorough cleaning. The floor was dirty. We found medication and personal items on the floor and in the garbage. There were three threadbare towels for the four of us to use for a three night stay. The washing machine and dryer both had wet smelly towels inside. The property manager is very difficult to get ahold of. It took more than 14 hours to hear back about the wet towels. No answer when I called the office and no return call. The entire house was extremely musty and moldy smelling. Disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Jaw-dropping views w/ foghorn ambiance.

Overall, this is a beautiful property. There are some things you should be aware of and get in touch with the real estate agency about before renting though. PROS - The view from the house is stunning – it looks like it came straight from a post card! - A private path means you’re only steps away from a large sandy beach - The property feels very secluded but is conveniently located. - Nichole (one of the property manager) was responsive & kind :) - The interior of the house has a cozy wood cabin feel - The kitchen/main room, reading room, and primary bed room are very spacious - Plenty of cookware - Impressive library & board game collection - Updated bathrooms - lots of sleeping space (primary bedroom, futon, 2 twin beds, and a bunk bed in a converted walk-in closet) CONS Unfortunately, a few aspects of this property kept me from giving this a 5-star rating THE FOGHORN When you arrive, you’ll quickly notice that a foghorn off the coast blares every 15 seconds. Continuously. Around the clock. Despite how clear/foggy it is. It’s surprisingly loud. Even with the windows and doors closed, it’s audible. If you’re sensitive to sound or looking for a quiet location, think twice about this. After some research it appears that this foghorn has a broken sensor, which is no longer manufactured, so its been in default “blare every 15 seconds mode” for a while. I came to this property looking for a quiet getaway to record music, so this was a particular issue for me. It should be noted that I contacted the property manager, who was very kind and offered to help me figure out alternative arrangements. However, the day after I arrived the wind was blowing offshore which greatly reduced the noise. I told the property manager it would be fine, but then the rest of the stay the horn blared as loud as it had when I arrived. It’s a bit maddening. (If I had to guess, I’d say the horn is roughly around 40 decibels with the windows open.) HOUSE NEEDS UPDATING The house’s water well is on its last legs. The drinking water was brown, so I had to use bottled water throughout the stay. A family of mice was living in the ceiling and walking around. Luckily they kept to themselves. The towels and blankets were in rough shape. One blanket smelled like someone’s dog lived in it, and the towels were scratchy & stained. The wifi works but is slower than your average connection.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

$1,000,000 views from a rustic cabin

The property is simply amazing. The views are so that you don't even want to go anywhere else. The property is large and you can walk directly to the waterfront where there is a small private and a larger public beach. The seating area in front of the house is just so lovely. The property managers were responsive and let us check in early. When it came to the cabin, I think it depends what kind of person you are. I thought it was earthy and cozy and looked a little lived in. My mom who prefers to stay in high(er) end hotels or rentals was struggling a litte. She said it was a bit dirty and run down with too much stuff in it. So assess your comfort level. The kitchen had all you needed to cook including a big pot for steaming lobsters. Other notes: the internet is not good enough for zoom or google meet. It has a download of about 10 Mbps and an upload of only 0.8 Mbps. It's ok for emails and webpages but that's about it. Bring bugspray. There were some housekeeping issues. We found green moldy coffeegrinds in the coffee maker and old potatoes that approached liquid state in one of the cupboards. There were only two towels, one in each bathroom when we arrived, and no others to be seen. We were just two people so didn't really care. When we then did a load of laundry, we found lots of towels wet in the dryer. Turned out the dryer was broken and didn't produce any heat. The hairdryer was broken but we found a second working one. There was only 1 wine glass and two other glasses, the rest were plastic cups. All no big deals, but together just added to a sense it could be managed a little better. The island is a delight, I would absolutely come back to the island and also stay again at Shipshape cabin, which I thought was good value. My mom is a yes to the island and a maybe for Shipshape. :-D
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great Spot

We really enjoyed our stay - the location and view are spectacular. The stay was marred by issues with the septic tank backing up and the water supply. Since the septic was pumped maybe that issue is cured.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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