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Vintage Maine Cottage -- Water Views and Water Access

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Adirondack chairs overlook the private rocky cove, explore the tidepools!
Chairs just above high tide water line.
Large Farmers Porch
She could use a touch of paint, but don't all houses on the ocean need paint??
Large Farmer's Porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bristol, ME
  • Place, Penobscot Marine Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, La Verna Preserve
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Vintage Maine Cottage -- Water Views and Water Access

Clean and comfortable cottage in a quiet neighborhood on a dead-end road overlooking the water. Enjoy the open farmer's porch and spectacular sunrise views with your morning coffee. Or walk down to the water's edge to lounge on the Adirondack Chairs perched just above high tide on a private tidal cove.

Walking distance to the village of Round Pond in the town of Bristol, Maine. Centrally located for day trips to Boothbay Harbor or Camden. 2024 update: New Roof and Living Room furniture!

Summer weeks: 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday only.

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3413117vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Round Pond

Round Pond is home to this cottage. Damariscotta Farmer's Market and Boothbay Farmers' Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Verna Preserve and Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site. Penobscot Marine Museum and Pemaquid Craft Co-op are also worth visiting.
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Bristol, ME

What's nearby

  • Penobscot Marine Museum - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • La Verna Preserve - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Biscay Pond - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 27 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Wallaces Market - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Jameson Point Lobster Company - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪The Penalty Box - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Round Pond Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Maine Cottage -- Water Views and Water Access pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vintage Maine Cottage -- Water Views and Water Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Maine Cottage -- Water Views and Water Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Maine Cottage -- Water Views and Water Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Maine Cottage -- Water Views and Water Access located?

Situated in Round Pond, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Penobscot Marine Museum, La Verna Preserve and Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve. Biscay Pond and Pemaquid Craft Co-op are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shari B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful and quiet spot. Love this area and hosts are lovely people.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marguerite H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and clean with everything you might need. The location was beautiful and quiet - away from crowds yet so convenient to restaurants, lovely hikes (LaVerna Preserve) and the ferry to Monhegan Island. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fenton M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn’t ask for a better week at “The Grey Roof house “. The location is wonderful ! The place is immaculate and well stocked with all you might need . The front porch was the best part !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Nice views

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marlene G.

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

Lovely cottage with great water access

Really enjoyed our stay here. Access to the cove provided ample time for swimming and exploration by our kids - one of the highlights of our trip. It's very quiet, well-equipped and clean. Will hopefully be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Very beautiful

Was close to relatives who lived nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

A perfect porch in Maine

This cottage is on a quiet back road with beautiful views and nearby hiking. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you might need. We loved our time in Round Pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Perfect family getaway

We loved everything about the house and felt it was set up perfectly for our family vacation. The setting is amazing and it's close to all amenities in town. Ideal rental all around. There is a wonderful porch with views where we spent a great deal of time. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay E.

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

Relaxing Coastal Getaway

We had the most wonderful stay at Linda’s property. There were 6 of us ( two adults and 4 children under 7) It is in the most beautiful quiet location but also a short walk to a historic country store and a couple of nice restaurants. The kids enjoyed sea glass hunting in the morning and spending time on the porch looking out at the water. It was a great home base to visit Pemaquid Beach and Boothbay for day trips and we were always happy to return “home.” The cottage was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. We would love to return someday. Thanks for sharing this magical place with us Linda.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Beautiful Location

Grey roof cottage is on a quite dead-end road overlooking the water with access to go exploring at low tide. The cottage is clean aand comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped. The owners are very accessible and resonsive to any requests. Thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is clean and comfortable, and the kitchen is very well equipped. Ample towels and cotton bedsheets are provided This is an older house, which the owner is renovating--for example, brand new windows throughout. Not for the mobility-challenged, as the stairs to the bedrooms are steep with shallow treads. The house sits just above a lovely and peaceful cove off Muscongus Bay. Sitting by the cove is a delight--comfortable adirondack chairs on the sea wall, with eagles, ospreys, cormorants, loons, and ducks, and the morning lobster boat run. We enjoyed the house and quiet location so much that we rarely ventured off the peninsula. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne N.

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

Perfect cottage/ perfect vacation

The cottage was exactly as described. Fully stocked kitchen along with linens and towels. Beautiful views from front porch and side closed in porch. Water access with chairs a real plus. We were able to watch a lobsterman check his traps. Hostess was very prompt in responding to any questions we had. Would definitely book this cottage again. Perfect cottage, perfect vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation in Round Pond. The property is exactly as advertised and completely met our expectations. Linda the owner is very responsive and is available for any questions or local recommendations. The property is very well stocked so you don’t need to bring or purchase small items for cooking and such. It has all necessary pillows, towels and sheets. The patio is lovely to sit on and relax in the rocking chairs. When you want a change of view, we walked down to the 4 Adirondack chairs down on the bay. Such a beautiful view and so peaceful. We even enjoyed Linda’s horseshoe pit. The house is only 1.3 miles down from Granite Hall and the local ice cream shop. Short drive to Shaws seafood, Pemaquid light house, Pemaquid beach, Muscongus Lobstet Co and Demariscotta. Such a fun and relaxing week. We definitely will be returning,
Front Porch
Lobster fest
Muscungus Bay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edwin H.

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

Peaceful stay in Round Pond

We had wonderful week at the Vintage Maine Cottage on Back Shore Rd. The cottage is near the end of a newly-paved (wile we were there) 1.2 mile winding road through the woods. It's a very private and calm environment: beautiful sunrises, quiet evenings and starry nights. Our host Linda communicated with us proactively a few days before our arrival with entry and house details, She wrote that the water in the house, "although safe to drink, has a taste, and we recommend bringing bottled water; we will leave a gallon in the fridge to start you off." The water indeed had a bad taste, and we used a Zero Water filter to make it drinkable and also got bottled water. Perhaps this should be noted in the property description on VRBO so a prospective renter is aware. Everything else about the cottage was great. Linda is a very nice and responsive host!
The Cottage
The Cottage
Water view from the cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Amazing stay!

The house had plenty of space, very clean and well stocked kitchen. Linens and towels provided, which made packing for the trip much easier. Linda kept in touch on our arrival and departure days. She was quick to respond to any questions we had. The house is right across the road from the water (with water access). We went down to our spot by the water every day to look for shells and rocks, watch crabs and snails crawling about, and wade in the water. We were able to keep our kayaks down by the water and took a couple of trips on the bay, including a 3 hour trip where we spotted seals nearby and enjoyed some time at a small beach on Hogs Island. The neighbors were friendly, the area is very quiet and the weather cooperated. It couldn't have been a better trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

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

A Magical Maine Stay!

Vintage cottage, vintage Maine Coast, vintage vacation! Marking our 30th year visiting Mid Coast Maine, our family renewed and expanded on traditions that have become our "Way Life Should Be!" We loved watching the Terns from the adirondack chairs, marveled at the Bald Eagle(s) in the spruce directly across from the cottage, and enjoyed one family meal after another on the terrific porch! Warm temps were eased by window fans; the screened room made for a perfect part-time office; easy access to Pemaquid Beach, Peamaquid Light, the Bristol Swimming Hole, and Damarariscotta allowed for plenty of stay-at-home time to relax and enjoy. The listing is spot-on; bedrooms, kitchen, laundry, bathrooms, gas grill... it's all there, clean, in good order, and comfortable! The walk to Round Pond "center" is pleasant and 95% of the light traffic is walkers: friendly neighbors and their dogs. Don't miss the many properties of the Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust; Explore, hike, walk... all kinds of great options, and one's just up the road apiece! (Top Secret: the mosquitoes were nearly non-existent, except right at and after dusk.) Thank you, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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I grew up summering in Round Pond, Maine, and we live next door to the cottage during the summer. We have owned and rented the cottage since 1995. We have had the same couple rent the entire summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) from us for over 10 years, but sadly they couldn't return starting in 2023, so it is now available again for others to discover.

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