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Monhegan Island Maine - Private Seaside Cottage

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lupine Gallery
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Monhegan Island, ME
  • Place, Fish Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lupine Gallery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Monhegan Lighthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪124 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Library Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Meadow Room

1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

The Japanese room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bath

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

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Monhegan Island Maine - Private Seaside Cottage

A Serene Seaside Retreat on Monhegan Island

6 night minimum rental. Escape to our private 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage nestled on the tranquil south end of Monhegan Island. With sea breezes, a welcoming atmosphere, and peaceful surroundings, this is the perfect place to restore your spirit.

Caretaker is on property. No pets allowed.

Available for rentals of 6 nights or longer. 15% discount for rentals longer than one week.

Wake up to ocean views from the balcony, stroll through our lush gardens, and explore 17 miles of scenic hiking trails just beyond your doorstep. The cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living spaces, and all the charm you'd expect from a coastal Maine retreat.

You're just steps away from island favorites like Monhegan Brewing Company, Lisa’s legendary lunches at the Bait Bag, and fresh pastries and coffee from Monhegan Coffee Roasters. Visit local artist Alison Hill’s studio just steps from your door.

Whether you’re seeking solitude or island adventure, our home offers the best of Monhegan — and we can’t wait to share it with you.

the fine print.....

Caretaker is on property. Sorry, no pets.
Available for rentals of 6, 13, 20 nights or longer. If you wish to stay longer than 6 nights please message us. We have the reservations set up so that we can ensure adequate time to clean the cottage and linens between rentals.
Discounts offered to Islander families who have family visiting. Please message us for information.
A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total rental amount is due at the time of booking.
The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to arrival. Once paid, this balance is also non-refundable.
You may cancel at any time up to 30 days before your arrival date without incurring the remaining balance.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:30 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please hand wash the dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Island existence is fragile. Islanders do our best to conserve resources. Be like an islander.
Turn off lights and the gas fireplace if you aren't in the room. Don't flush tons of TP.
Don't wash our linens in the town water! It ruins them, the orange iron can't be cleaned out.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4483593vb
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

About the area

Monhegan Island

Monhegan Island is home to this cottage. Lupine Gallery and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Marshall Point Lighthouse and Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Pemaquid Craft Co-op are also worth visiting.
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Monhegan Island, ME

What's nearby

  • Fish Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lupine Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Monhegan Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Monhegan Museum of Art & History - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • White Head Trail - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Monhegan Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fish House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Palette Crêperie - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Mooring Chain (Monhegan Coffee Roasters) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Novelty - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Monhegan Island Maine - Private Seaside Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Monhegan Island Maine - Private Seaside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monhegan Island Maine - Private Seaside Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Monhegan Island Maine - Private Seaside Cottage located?

Situated in Monhegan Island, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Fish Beach and Lupine Gallery. Monhegan Lighthouse is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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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

Adrienne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a remarkable property in a magical location. Beautifully maintained with tremendous views. Really enjoyed the close proximity to Lobster Cove and Mooring Chain. Beer lovers will be thrilled that the Monhegan Brewery is just steps away, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2025
Thank you! We loved having you and will welcome you back when your travels bring you to Monhegan.
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10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
Thank you Steve. We hope you AND your wife will be able to stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Jake K.

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

Absolutely terrific way to soak in Monhegan

If you are familiar with Monhegan accommodations you will thoroughly enjoy your stay here. A clear level above anything else offered on island. I can’t thank the host enough for making these accommodations available. My family enjoyed the comfort and every detail of our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
Thank you for the kind words Jake. We were happy to host you and your family. Please come again!
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10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here and cannot recommend it highly enough.The house was comfortable, spacious, and beautifully maintained, with thoughtful touches throughout. The kitchen was exceptionally well stocked with spices, oils, and other essentials, making it easy to prepare some meals at home—although we certainly didn't want to miss the fantastic restaurants on Monhegan!One of our favorite aspects of the house was the artwork. The many paintings of Monhegan landscapes gave the home a special sense of place and inspired us to purchase a painting of our own to remember the island by.The location was perfect: peaceful, yet just a short walk from everything we wanted to see and do. We would higly recommend this house to anyone visiting Monhegan and would we would love to stay here again in the future-if Emily will have us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We loved hosting you and your family and can’t wait to welcome you back next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Robbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is excellent!!! Fabulous location, immaculately clean, full of amenities, comfortable, great view! I could go on. Emily is fantastic to work with. Our stay couldn't have been any better!!!Plus, Monhegan is a dreamy place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We loved hosting you and hope you come back to the island soon!

About the host

Hosted by Emily

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Monhegan is our favorite place on earth and it was a dream to have a home here for more than 20 years. We got married here in 2006 and have been coming to the island every year for more than 20 years. In 2025 our dream came true. We love sharing our dream home with others. We plan to live here full time in the hear future but until then want to share the summers so that others can experience Monhegan. We do live here in the winters - you'll be staying in a HOME not just a vacation rental.

What makes this property unique

This home is unique on Monhegan - lovingly restored by Emily Morse (still the caretaker on the property) the home itself is a work of art. Crafted in the style of an English cottage the home is comfortable and full of sun and inspiration without being stuffy. In our humble opinion it is the BEST rental on the island.

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