Cottage in Rockland, ME
8 guests · 4 bedrooms
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About this cottage rental
Charming vintage cottage overlooking Penobscot Bay and outer islands. Spectacular panoramic views from living room, dining room, and all four bedrooms. Take a step back in time and experience at historic Maine cottage overlooking the water. Beautiful sandy beaches a 10 minute drive away and the nearby rocky beach a 5 to 10 minute walk away. Well stocked kitchen with gas range and oven with all the tools you need to create great family meals. Barbecue grill and lobster cooker available as well. Please note that there is no dishwasher at the house and dish soap and a drying rack are provided.
Sit on the seaside porch and watch the ever-changing sky and water colors and the boat traffic to and from the islands. Kayaks are available to rent at the nearby Snow Marine Park. There are many museums in the area, from the world-class Farnsworth Art Museum and Maine Center for Contemporary Arts to the Sail and Steam Museum right across the way and just down the road from the house the Owls Head Transportation Museum, just to name a few. 15 minutes from Camden and Rockport area and many wonderful restaurants and attractions nearby.
Note that the cottage is a short ways down an incline from the parking area, which requires one to go down 29 steps (with a railing), so access may be challenging for anyone who has issues with steps.
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Sit on the seaside porch and watch the ever-changing sky and water colors and the boat traffic to and from the islands. Kayaks are available to rent at the nearby Snow Marine Park. There are many museums in the area, from the world-class Farnsworth Art Museum and Maine Center for Contemporary Arts to the Sail and Steam Museum right across the way and just down the road from the house the Owls Head Transportation Museum, just to name a few. 15 minutes from Camden and Rockport area and many wonderful restaurants and attractions nearby.
Note that the cottage is a short ways down an incline from the parking area, which requires one to go down 29 steps (with a railing), so access may be challenging for anyone who has issues with steps.
Restaurants, groceries, & shopping guide (copy link to browser):
https://abnb.me/6KprOIgaSyb
Things to do in the area guide (copy link into browser):
https://abnb.me/U1Ydzg59Ryb
Amenities at Wide ocean views from almost every room.
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Rockland, ME
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
I’m a Maine native who has lived “away” for years now and this place was absolute heaven to me. The listing doesn’t do it justice - approaching the house at night was like arriving at a fairy haven. The quiet view from the porch was better than any therapy and it is only a short walk to a semi-private beach. This house is a treasure with thoughtful details everywhere. Doug was always accessible for questions. The beds were comfortable and there are blackout blinds in the bedrooms - useful for the early summer sunrise over the water. There is air conditioning downstairs but not upstairs in the bedrooms, but every bedroom has a fan. Rockland is the secret gem of the midcoast and I hope it stays that way. You may not be able to shop on a Sunday or after 6 pm and there may not be a bustling nightlife, but there is world-class dining in walking and biking distance of this house and a thriving art scene. (If you want a more touring-oriented area, Camden is a short drive away.)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We had a wonderful stay at this comfortable home with beautiful water views. The mix of vintage decor with updated appliances was charming and functional. Comfortable beds in all the bedrooms. Covered porch with rocking chairs was a treat. We enjoyed walking down to the beach below the house, as well as exploring Owls Head lighthouse close by. Town of Rockland has nice shops/restaurants . We also explored Birch Point state park which is 5 miles away. Day trip to Camden.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
The porch pictures sold it for me, but once we arrived everything was Great! The matress was very comfortable and everything was top quality! Doug and Shelia were fabulous host giving top recomendations!
6 / 10Average·Jun 2023
This is a wonderful 1912 house that Doug & Sheila have really made into a vintage gem. We loved staying there.
Rockland on the other hand is dismal and disappointing, a one street town with a fantastic art gallery, but otherwise slightly wanting. The handful of shops and restaurants appear to open on an adhoc basis, there are very few bars. The one restaurant with a reputation: Primo, we felt was overhyped and over priced. A slightly edgy feel as you enter town.....
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9.6Outstanding
(14 Ratings)
"I’m a Maine native who has lived “away” for years now and this place was absolute heaven to me. The listing doesn’t do it justice - approaching the house at night was like arriving at a fairy haven. T..."
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