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Owls Head Village Post Office

Owls Head Village Post Office

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The Owls Head Post Office (Lighthouse)
Interior View Looking Out Back Toward Deck
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Kayaking Around the Lighthouse (Kayaks Included with Rental)

Overview of Owls Head Village Post Office

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Owls Head, ME
  • Popular LocationOwls Head State Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationOwls Head Lighthouse3 min drive
  • AirportRockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center8 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Loft)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Cupola)

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Owls Head Village Post Office

A Post Office as a vacation rental? Yes - Absolutely. This spectacular renovated building started as a barn on a nearby island in the 1800's. The downstairs of this historic building has been the working local post office since 1931. Upstairs, insulated from any noise of a small village meeting place, is the open loft style apartment, with soaring cathedral ceilings. Designed and decorated like a historic Maine cottage. Comfortably furnished, this property is the perfect romantic getaway. A great location, with amenities close by.

The modern, cozy kitchen will support all of your cooking needs. Plenty of inside dining areas, as well as dining al fresco on the deck, right next to the kitchen. The loft and cupola are private retreats for children in your party, just like sleeping in a tree house! The views from the cupola are panoramic, with a peek of the ocean in the distance (seasonally). There's a private deck off the back offering beautiful views of our gardens, where you can eat dinner and watch the sunset. The gardens and expansive lawn, lead to a small pond where you can sit next to the fire pit and roast marshmallows.

Owls Head is a secluded and scenic buoy and lobster pot dotted peninsula, one of Maine's authentic waterfront colonies. Centrally located in midcoast Maine, it is the perfect starting point for day-trip adventures. Rockland is only 5 minutes away and 15 minutes to Camden, both offer great shopping, museums, art galleries and festivals. Next door is the "world's best" general store with "award winning" breakfasts and lunches served daily. Grocery items, soda, and wine available for you to take along on your daily adventures. A five minute walk down the hill takes you to a wharf, where you can buy lobster right off the boat. Only 3 minutes down the road is our favorite (award winning) farm to table restaurant, Primo's. There are so many amazing restaurants and lobster shacks close by.

Turns out, you can get there and almost anywhere from here!

Property manager

Doug Johnson
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved pets considered. Prior approval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Owls Head

Located in Owls Head, this apartment is by the sea. Owls Head Lighthouse and Strand Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sail Power and Steam Museum and Coastal Children's Museum. Oakland Park Bowling Lanes and Maine State Prison Store are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
Map
Owls Head, ME

What's nearby

  • Owls Head State Park - 9 min walk
  • Owls Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 8 min drive
  • Rockland Harbor Park - 8 min drive
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Primo - 7 min drive
  • Rock Harbor - 8 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Claws - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owls Head Village Post Office pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Owls Head Village Post Office?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owls Head Village Post Office?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Owls Head Village Post Office located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Owls Head State Park and Owls Head Lighthouse. Crescent Beach and Breakwater Vineyards are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, quaint and cool
This apartment above the Post Office in the tiny village of Owl's Head is one of the most-unique places we've stayed during our world travels. We were there over New Year's weekend, and in winter things tend to shutdown around here. However, the magnificent solitude and coastal walks out to the beautiful Owl's Head Lighthouse was just what we were looking for as a serene way to welcome in 2024. For such a small place, there's a ton of room in the apartment with a queen bed on the main level and more upstairs. We appreciated the well-stock galley kitchen, where we prepared a NYE feast of fresh local seafood. Off the back is large, elevated deck, which wasn't a great place for sitting in winter, but must be spectacular overlooking the gardens in summertime. Doug was a very helpful, gracious host who checked in via the app to ensure that we had everything we needed, and even let us have a late check out on New Year's Day. We'd highly recommend this lovely apartment, and definitely hope to come back when the weather is warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
adorable place to stay
the apartment was great. well located and easy to get to.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Thanksgiving
Wonderful stay (as always) in this eclectic and charming place. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and comfortable
We enjoyed a long weekend in this lovely and well appointed property. It was clean, had everything we needed and the outdoor private area was the icing on the cake! This property is right next door to the general store and seven minutes from downtown Rockland. Over all very happy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly L., Avon, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay!
I am a repeat renter and love the Owls Head PO ! So full of character and charm, always neat and clean. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Doug Johnson

Host profile image
The family photo above is from a sunset cruise in Rockland Harbor, on the windjammer 'A Morning in Maine'. My wife and I are both high school art teachers in Massachusetts. We love fixing up old houses and especially love Owls Head Maine!

Why they chose this property

The cottage has a lot of charm and character, decorated with artwork, antiques and treasures found on the beach. We are collectors of everything, specializing on finding heart shaped rocks, driftwood and sea glass found on various beaches close to the Post Office.

What makes this property unique

2, two person kayaks are available to use with this rental. You can dolly them down the hill and launch them next to the Lobster Wharf. Cruise through Owls Head Bay and 5 minutes out to the left is the Owls Head Lighthouse. 10-15 minutes out to the right are two deserted islands to visit and explore. Our favorite is Sheep's Island, which has an expansive sandy beach, which is easy to land on. If your lucky, you will have the entire island to yourselves. The views back to the Camden Hills is to die for!

Languages:

English

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