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Beachfront Family Retreat Or Just Some Peace and Quiet

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Interior
Exterior
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Penobscot, ME
  • Place, Penobscot River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Maritime Academy
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront Family Retreat Or Just Some Peace and Quiet

The cottage is on a quiet private spot overlooking Penobscot Bay. Western views of Penobscot Bay for beautiful sunsets over the water. 900 feet of shore frontage, quiet setting with private deck. A lighthouse across the Bay continues to direct some large vessels to Bucksport. In the fog, you may hear the fog horn sound every 7 seconds. The beach is a great spot for walking, collecting beach glass, and driftwood. Our regulars like to build forts on the beach with the many shapes and sizes of driftwood that wash up. There are also a couple of lakes in the area if you would like to visit some fresh water.

We are equal distance to Belfast, Bangor and Ellsworth. Short drive to many coastal Maine towns; 12 min to Blue Hill, 7 min to Castine, 45 min to Acadia National Park, and 60 min to Camden/Rockport.

I do my major grocery shopping in Bucksport, a comfortable 10 mile country drive.
One bedroom on the ground floor has a double bed, One upstairs bedroom has a double bed and the other 2 twins.

Maine has a rich literary history - and if you are bringing your kids, grab a copy of some Robert McCloskey favorites; One Morning In Maine, Burt Dow Deep Water Man, Time of Wonder. We can give you directions to Condon's Garage so you can eat ice cream by the harbor and read these iconic books to your kids. Burt Dow's headstone is only a short drive from there, and the locals regularly adorn it with a painted buoy. We like to think Giggling Gull visits from time to time.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Penobscot River. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a patio, and a TV
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Penobscot River and 12 minutes from Main Street
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the bay

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Electric Vehicle Charging Fee. If you are charging an electric vehicle we will need to add an electricity fee to offset the cost of electricity

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Beachfront Family Retreat Or Just Some Peace Quiet Penobscot
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Beachfront Family Retreat Or Just Some Peace and Quiet Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

angie p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sunsets, beds were comfortable. About an hour away to Acadia and surrounding area. Just a note you to bring your own bath towels at request of owner, there is no washer/dryer. My husband and I enjoyed our stay.
Driveway down to house on left.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve been coming here since 2020 and plan to return many more. It has been a wonderful place to spend a portion of our summer with the kids.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred B.

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

Beautiful spot

Great house and location. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Venessa was very friendly and the property is lovely located overlooking the Penobscot River and Bay. We stayed for a week as a couple with four kids and enjoyed the house and the beautiful natural surroundings. We went raspberry picking in the garden, played on the beach and a deer visited us just below the deck. Thanks again Venessa for the nice stay. Tom&Anouk&Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Cozy cottage, plenty of sleeping room. Felt like a home away from home.

Welcoming and homelike. Very nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Lovely cabin by the bay

Quiet, cozy and equipped with everything we needed for a sister getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Wonderful relaxing getaway!

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful cottage getaway! Swimming in the river was refreshing and fun for the whole family, and we loved exploring Penobscot, Orland and Buxport too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Review

Wonderful Place, Great Host!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle B.

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

Memorial Weekend

Absolutely beautiful view. Beach only steps away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

0 0.

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

A relaxing week overlooking the water.

I stayed for a week in October. The house was lovely and I felt right at home. I appreciated the cottage feel to the place. The sunsets and walks along the beach were just what I needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

A lovely retreat!

We had a wonderful stay at Venessa’s property. We enjoyed sunsets on the beach every night and the quiet calm of Penobscot. Venessa was a wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd time staying at Venessa’s cottage so we were comfortable as we walked through the door. Venessa welcomes us as always. Though she lives across the yard she is never intrusive. The cottage has everything you need and the beds are comfortable. There are a lot of steps to the shore and the pebble/stone beach but they are worth it. You can walk long way along the shore finding sea glass and seeing seals, eagles, osprey and sea birds. The shore feels private as I only encountered people 3 times during my walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cybele D.

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

Perfect casual Penobscot Riverfront retreat

We loved every minute of our stay in Vanessa's cottage. It was very welcoming and really had everything we needed to make ourselves at home. Our two dogs were more than happy to explore the rocky shore and we loved sitting out on the deck for sunset.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Idyllic getaway

Lovely stay on the rugged Maine beachfront. Will do it again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Best camphouse ever, as the kids say

This is out third year here and we’ve already booked for next year. Great place, great location for our growing family. Thank you Venessa and Matt
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose O.

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

5 day stay

We were very pleased with the property. We so enjoyed the breath-taking views of Penobscot bay from the large cottage windows and the beautiful walks we were able to take along the water. The cabin is cozy and well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eilidh W.

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

Wonderful getaway!

Such a beautiful place, on the bay and surrounded by trees. The lack of light pollution made stargazing simply amazing. Very clean and comfortable and we had all we needed for a relaxing stay. Easy drive to Bar Harbor and surrounding area. Venessa was just wonderful and so very nice. Looking forward to another stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

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

Perfect getaway location

Everything from check in to check out was just great. This was the perfect cabin for what we were looking for. The host was friendly and helpful. Everything thing we needed was supplied. Thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Home away from Home

Our family of 5 had a great time here in Penobscot Maine. This Beachfront Family Retreat is just what we needed. Evenings out on the deck were great for family game nights and the walks on the beach down below in the morning were rememberable. We are hoping to return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Jody B.

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

Peaceful setting

If you want a relaxing vacation this is it. Very quiet and peaceful.Walked along the private beach and found lots of sea glass.Nice view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Slice of Heaven

We had a wonderful time at this property. Secluded, quiet, kids had the "beach" all to themselves. Very homey and comfortable. If we ever go to Maine again, we'll certainly be back. Venessa was a great hostess.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie n.

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

Beautiful Bayside

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Venessa’s cottage! Both she and her son Matt were very sweet and helpful to inform us about places to go in the area. The view is spectacular, and we were well situated to visit many wonderful towns in about an hour give or take. It’s peaceful and private and has everything you need to feel at home, and we would highly recommend a stay here in any season!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

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

So very peaceful

It was a beautiful week. My grandchildren roamed the beach for hours finding treasures. It was very relaxing and we found a swimming beach just 10 minutes away. We can't wait to go back and see all the seals and other wildlife that presented itself periodically during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laraine S.

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

Slice of heaven

The hosts were wonderfully kind and helpful. The beach front is a one of a kind experience of privacy and peacefulness. The cottage met all our needs including front yard and deck for the pups to have a great vacation too!! We will return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Very nice and peaceful

We enjoyed our stay. Nice and quiet. Peaceful and private. Beautiful shoreline.. we walked a mile in both directions! Vanessa is very sweet and available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023