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Heron's Cove Guesthouse: Peaceful Retreat for Hikes, Antiquing, and Adventures

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7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Stockton Springs, ME
  • Place, Long Cove
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Point State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Penobscot Marine Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Stockton Springs

This vacation home is located within a few miles (5 km) of Fort Point State Park and Long Cove. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Long Cove - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Fort Point State Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Penobscot Marine Museum - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Penobscot River - 7 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory - 9 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 21 min drive
  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hey Sailor! - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Just Barb's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Heron's Cove Guesthouse: Peaceful Retreat for Hikes, Antiquing, and Adventures

Heron's Cove Guesthouse is a peaceful one-bedroom retreat overlooking a scenic tidal cove in the heart of Midcoast Maine. Whether you're visiting for a wedding, an outdoor adventure, or a relaxing coastal escape, you'll find yourself close to some of the region's best attractions.

Attending a wedding at French's Point? You're just 10 minutes away. Looking to spend the day on the water? The Stockton Springs public boat launch and Sandy Point Beach are just down the road. Nature lovers can explore nearby trails at Searsport Islands Nature Preserve and Sandy Point Beach, or take a scenic drive to Camden Hills State Park for miles of hiking and breathtaking views over Penobscot Bay.

If shopping is on your itinerary, browse the antique shops that line Route 1, discover local galleries and boutiques in nearby Belfast, or explore the charming coastal communities of Castine, Searsport, and Bucksport. Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and the Blue Hill Peninsula also make memorable day trips.

After a day of exploring, return to the peaceful surroundings of Heron's Cove Guesthouse, where you can unwind and enjoy the ever-changing beauty of Maine's tidal landscape.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This is an adults-only property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Stockton Springs, close to Moose Point State Park, Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory, and Fort Knox State Park. You'll also find Long Cove and Penobscot Marine Museum within a short drive.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR), which is about 22.5 mi away. Another top airport is Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), which is around 24.3 mi away.

Heron's Cove Guesthouse: Peaceful Retreat for Hikes, Antiquing, and Adventures Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

complaints?

Can I find things to complain about with the ridiculously cheap guest house? Who cares?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Poor experience

Upon arriving to the location I contacted the host because I was lost and there were no lights on the exterior or interior of the property. I did not get a response, though the message was read. Once I decided to use my cellphone flashlight to guide me around the property and found the entry door actually on the side of the property (not disclosed on the listing), I entered the property and turned on the lights. Upon turning on the lights I found a window near the entry door open. As a woman staying alone in a new area, coming to a property in the dark with no exterior lights on, and then entering the property to find a window open can be very unsettling. I reached back out to the property owner expressing my concerns and I continued to hear nothing back. I walked through the property on the phone with my partner checking for potential intruders, only to find an additional window open in the bedroom. At this point, I am alarmed and off guard, the host finally messages back stating they were there earlier to clean and that lights were left on. This clearly was not the case because no lights were on upon my arrival, and the property was covered in dried worms and insects, as well as dirt/webs and live insects. The host then says they left the windows open as a Covid policy - which was a relief to hear, but again should have been communicated prior to my arrival instead of left as a total surprise. After communicating this to the host with my other concerns with the property, the host responded in a demeaning manor insinuating I didn’t like their small town and it’s not meant for everyone (as if I was being snobby) when in reality I loved the location and my disappointment was in the property listing, not the area. The entire experience left me entirely uncomfortablek to stay and I ended up having to find a last minute alternate stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little waterfront spot to get away from the crowds. Excellent communication for a contact-free check in/out. Full house, wifi (no mobile signal), coffee, full kitchen. It's a 15-20 min drive to services (groceries, restaurants) in either direction, about 1 hour into Acadia NP. Perfect little retreat and also reasonably convenient with a little planning. An absolute delight after driving through over crowded tourist towns on the way in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Livable, but didn't love it

This place was livable for a couple of nights, but I wouldn't recommend it for a long term stay. The bed and couch are both really sunken/uncomfortable and should be replaced. Wi-fi was attached to the main house and relatively weak. Overall it was pretty beat. We also had someone knock at our door a couple of times at 10am who told us we needed to be checked out, but check-out was supposed to be at 11am. In pictures it looks like you're on the water, but in reality you're adjacent to the main property that looks more directly over the water, and you don't really have access. Good access to a few state parks down the road though, and the hosts were really nice in communicating. I feel bad leaving a bad review for that reason, but I'm trying to be honest!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Off The Grid in Maine

This guesthouse was clean and provided a roof over our heads. The pleasant and very responsive communication from the owner was the highlight. Unfortunately, the Wifi did not work. This guesthouse is a separate building from the main house, and while the main house is equipped with Wifi, the signal was not strong enough to make it to the guest house. The bed was very uncomfortable and I'd recommend to bring your own pillow. We arrived after dark, and the house was a bit hard to find. Truly tucked away in a remote part of Stockton Springs. The neighbors were not terribly friendly like most Mainers. It could have been our out of state license plates, but we were flipped off by a neighbor walking his dog as we were driving down the street. An adequate stay, but I would not stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, Peaceful Get Away

It was a great relaxing time. Owner’s were very accommodating. It was a Birthday present for my husband and he was very pleased. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021