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Secluded Sunset Retreat on Penobscot Bay

Family fun on the beach

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cabin in late summer at sunset - taken from the top of beach steps
Entrance porch & ell
mid-summer sunset view, from our yard and beach
Swim and lounge on our beach, or walk for miles in either direction!
yes, we really do swim here (but only on hot August days)!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Castine, ME
  • Place, Castine Historical Society
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Maritime Academy
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪118 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Sunset Retreat on Penobscot Bay

Built in 1967, our authentic Maine “camp” sits right on Penobscot Bay at the end of a 1/2 mile-long private wooded lane, just 3.5 miles north of the historic village of Castine.

Situated on the southern fringe of Turners Point (directly across from Belfast), it has stunning sunsets and views of the Camden Hills.

A 75 ft. path through the bunchberries takes you down to our private beach. We own over 300 ft of a sandy/cobblestone mix, where you can swim at high tide, or lounge with a book, or take long walks on an almost uninhabited beach. Or, just soak in the long view south down Penobscot Bay.

With very few neighbors (who also have large wooded tracts and long stretches of beach) we offer you seclusion - and nature in all its glory. (Our nearest northern neighbor is 300 feet away, and southern, more than 500, all through thick woods.)

With many of the amenities of home, our cabin is a perfect retreat for the bird watcher, the writer, or someone simply wanting to get away from it all. Yet there are restaurants and markets, movies, concerts, and museums, as well as a quaint New England village steeped in Maine's seafaring history, just minutes away.

Listen to the ravens and the loons. See seals basking on rocks and eagles cruising right over head, all summer long. Catch the deer foraging for apples in what used to be an old orchard, or forage for your own raspberries along the lane. And at extremely low tide, look for mussels, sea urchins, starfish, and more. If you especially love nature accompanied by most of modern day conveniences, our place could be just right for you.

PLEASE NOTE: Our maximum capacity is 6 people total, and is not available for large gatherings such as events, weddings, reunions, graduation parties, etc.

One other note is that the two ell bedrooms are accessible only from the porch (and not from the main cabin).

If you are a new guest to our cottage, please contact us with your inquiry BEFORE requesting a booking! That way we can better help you decide if our property and the area are a good fit for you and your group. Inquiries can be made through this listing.

KEYWORDS: Writers and Nature Retreat

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
May not be suitable for children under 5
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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
No smoking inside cabin.
Day visitors bringing dogs not disclosed on initial Rental Agreement must leave pets outside; pet hair discovered inside will incur extra cleaning fee
Extra overnight guests not disclosed on Rental Agreement will be billed and deducted from Security Deposit

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
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castine

Located in Castine, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Castline Golf Club and Dyce Head Foot Path are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Madison State Park and Fort Knox State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Blue Hill Books and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Castine, ME

What's nearby

  • Castine Historical Society - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Maine Maritime Academy - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Main Street - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Castline Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Dyce Head Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 51 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunoco / Blimpie / Chester Fried - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Bagaduce Lunch - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Just Barb's - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Anglers Maine's Family Seafood Restaurant - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Sunset Retreat on Penobscot Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Sunset Retreat on Penobscot Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Sunset Retreat on Penobscot Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Sunset Retreat on Penobscot Bay located?

This Castine cottage is on the beach, 1.2 mi (2 km) from Penobscot River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Castline Golf Club and Witherle Woods. Fort George Park and Great Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Bob Boenau

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My great-grandfather as well his father were both born in Castine - so coming here every summer is a long-standing family tradition. And when my grandfather was ready to retire, he decided to come back 'home' to Castine.

Shortly after my grandparents restored the old sea captain's family home in town (his 'retirement project'), they decided to build a camp out on the shore, so that their children and grandchildren could visit them in Castine, just like they had done for so many years.

He fashioned our camp partly after his sister's cottage down the beach, and partly after a cabin his uncle had built in the 1920's, on Smith Cove in Brooksville (which is just across Castine and Oakum Bay). In fact, our stone fireplace is a replica of the one in his uncle's cabin.

Why they chose this property

My wife and I followed in my grandparents' footsteps when we moved to Maine 18 years ago.

I now live in Boothbay as a boatbuilder, but try to spend some time here every summer.

We can't be here all summer long, and when we aren't here, we're happy to make it available to others.

What makes this property unique

It's an unbelievably quiet and untouched stretch of beach. Time really seems to stop here.