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Gorgeous Oceanfront Retreat on Penobscot Bay

Gorgeous Oceanfront Retreat on Penobscot Bay

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Estate on the sea. The house has been restored to its original "shingled" look.
We've been told that we have the best porch in the state of Maine! Sea views!
View From Wrap-Around Porch (cocktails not included)
The house at dusk is a beacon of light.
Blue trim and lobster buoys complete the aura of days gone by.

Overview of Gorgeous Oceanfront Retreat on Penobscot Bay

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Lincolnville, ME
  • Popular LocationBelfast City Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorthern Lights Gallery10 min drive
  • Popular LocationBelfast Harbor11 min drive
  • AirportBangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Detached Unit

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous Oceanfront Retreat on Penobscot Bay

Built in 1912, this charming Maine costal house has been the vacation home for 3 generations of the same family. Together with the two bedroom/one bath carriage house on the property (an extra charge of $800/week if you'd like to add it), this retreat is now available to rent for larger gatherings. We can accommodate 10 in the main house with the carriage house accommodating 4 more.

Perched on a hill a few minutes walk from the historic costal village of Bayside, the main house offers 300 feet of private shore frontage. From nearly every room of the house views of the majestic Penobscot Bay stretch out before you.

The main house, an arts and crafts turn of the century home, has been left untouched, only restored and updated by the same family. On the second floor it features 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large family media room (with a queen sized sofa bed) and a open landing that doubles as a play area under vaulted beamed ceilings. The master bedroom features a fireplace and a generous bathroom - with a shower and separate tub overlooking the sea. Each bedroom also comes with high quality linens and 2 renovated shared bathrooms. The media room comes equipped with apple tv, Direct TV, Netflix, and VHS/DVD with an array of movies to keep everyone entertained.

On the ground floor there is an open plan kitchen with a large double oven/stove, communal table, dishwasher and an incredible modified ice box that is original to the house and functions now as a very large fridge . There are plates and cutlery along with every form of cooking utensil. Adjoining the kitchen is a separate bar/wash area with microwave. The adjacent dinning room is astounding with a large arts and crafts table overlooking the porch and sea with a working fireplace. The living room comes off this, with comfortable leather club chairs and sofas around another large fireplace. There is also a home office with printer and desk. There is high speed internet throughout the house. Each of all these rooms leads to a wrap around covered porch that beautifully frames the ocean view complete with white wicker furniture along with a teak picnic table perfect for outdoor dinning. In the basement there is a laundry room with washer and dryer. There is also an abundant supply of fireplace logs in the basement, as well as a second, modern fridge.

Surrounding the house are lush gardens and lawns complete with a fire pit. The front lawn comes with a full turning circle and multiple parking spaces. The front gate is made by a local artist in the Adirondack camp style. We've left a ping pong table on the porch for your enjoyment.

To the left of the house is a separate guest carriage house with a self contained apartment above it. There are 2 double bedrooms, living room, a self contained kitchen and bathroom complete with a shower/bathtub. This is perfect for a small family or friends wishing to join in on a holiday but also allowing them to have their own privacy. There is an additional fee of $800 per week of the use of the 2-bedroom Carriage House.

There is a private walkway and stairs down to the beach from the bottom of the garden where you can enjoy the lovely Penobscot Bay. Sit on the large deck and spot porpoise and seals, beach comb, kayak, or swim, as the bay is normally wonderfully calm.

* Dishwasher
* DVD
* Fireplace
* Gas Grill
* High Speed Internet
* Ironing Board and Iron
* Microwave
* Sat. TV
* Stereo
* VCR
* Washer-Dryer


Keywords: Elegant, Idyllic, Charming, Spacious, Multi-family, Ocean Front Mansion

Property manager

Suzanne Rico Dubrow
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All pets and events/parties ARE subject to owner approval. Please reach out to discuss whether will be good fit.
Sat to Sat bookings preferred. Will consider other days but this is subject to owner approval.
All bookings subject to owner screening and approval within 48 hours of booking acceptance. Photo ID and phone call with owner may be required.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 47
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lincolnville

Located in Lincolnville, this holiday home is on the beach. Parent Gallery and Belfast Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Belfast Harbor and Lincolnville Ferry Terminal. Travelling with kids? Consider Coyote Moon and ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lincolnville, ME

What's nearby

  • Waldo County General Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Belfast City Park - 9 min drive
  • Northern Lights Gallery - 10 min drive
  • Belfast Harbor - 11 min drive
  • Belfast Armistice Bridge - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 10 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 10 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 10 min drive
  • Belfast Co-op - 10 min drive
  • Nautilus - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Oceanfront Retreat on Penobscot Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous Oceanfront Retreat on Penobscot Bay ?

As of 20 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous Oceanfront Retreat on Penobscot Bay on 21 Apr 2024 start from AU$2,800.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Oceanfront Retreat on Penobscot Bay ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Oceanfront Retreat on Penobscot Bay ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Oceanfront Retreat on Penobscot Bay located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Waldo County General Hospital, Coyote Moon, and Belfast City Park. Parent Gallery and Belfast Historical Society and Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Maine Home
Suzanne was a wonderful host, and the property was very unique, historical and beautiful. The porch overlooking the ocean was the place to be when not in front of one of the many fireplaces. Surprisingly close to restaurants, bars and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical home
This is such a beautiful historic home! The location is great. The views are superb. It really feels that you are staying in a family HOME and not a generic rental. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

La a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super week!
The porch with the best view ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bowen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Porch in Maine!
We had a group of 5 couples from college get together and we had the BEST time! The house was charming and the views from the back porch and dock were two of the most beautiful scenes imaginable. A lot to do in surrounding towns but access from highway is easy. Suzanne offered a lot of ideas and help of things to do in the area as well. Can’t recommend this place enough for a group!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G., Pasadena, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot on the bay
We had a wonderful stay at this classic old Maine house. Great location - away from the crowds on the water. Spectacular porch with view of boats and the bay. Rooms were large and comfortable. We and our adult children were able to explore the area and look forward to coming back to our lovely old house. We spent a night before Hurricane Lee with wind howling, but the house was stable and quiet. Suzanne the host was ver accommodating and concerned fir our welfare and made sure we were happy and safe. We would love to go back any time and highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Rico Dubrow

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Why they chose this property

For three generations our family has been summering in Bayside. My cousin lives up the road and my sister one street over. It really is a magical place where families can all come together.

What makes this property unique

You will feel as if you have traveled back in time. Bayside has no stoplights or stop signs. No commercial development. You can let your kids run in the main village park without worry - and on hot summer days, jump off the quaint, blue-painted pier into the refreshing Atlantic Ocean. Take a walk down Shore Road, with its tree canopy so thick in places that it blocks out the sun, and feel the stresses of everyday life melt away.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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