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Originally an Inn, this is now a large waterfront home on a peaceful island

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TV, DVD player, books
8 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Vinalhaven, ME
  • Clayfers Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Vinalhaven Historical Society
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Grimes Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪89 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Vinalhaven

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Clayfers Beach and Vinalhaven Historical Society. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Clayfers Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Vinalhaven Historical Society - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grimes Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Indian Camp Beach - 12 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 117 min drive - 20.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Surfside - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Surfside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Nightingale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arcafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Originally an Inn, this is now a large waterfront home on a peaceful island

This is a large waterfront home on the peaceful island of Vinalhaven, Maine. Guests love the large sunporch as well as the hiking within steps at Lanes Island Preserve. Walk to town in just minutes. We are pet friendly but we do ask our guests to leave the property as clean as possible.
Take the Ferry from Rockland to Vinalhaven. The home is on the water just a short walk from the Ferry.
Also note that this is a "3 season cottage" with no central heat. This is why it's only available for rent during late spring and summer, when the temperature is perfect from the ocean breeze.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 8 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

Property manager

Naomi Ewald

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Kayak

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)

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Clean up after your pet.

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Waterfront, children require strict supervision.

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: 18
Note from host: All events must end by 10pm.
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18.
  • Note from host: All events must end by 10pm.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Vinalhaven, a short 13-minute walk from Clayfers Beach and also 14 minutes on foot from Vinalhaven Historical Society. You'll also find Grimes Park and Pole Island within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Originally an Inn, this is now a large waterfront home on a peaceful island a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this waterfront vacation home will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at Originally an Inn, this is now a large waterfront home on a peaceful island?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional), which is 22 mi away (89 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Originally an Inn, this is now a large waterfront home on a peaceful island?

Yes, every accommodation at Originally an Inn, this is now a large waterfront home on a peaceful island comes with a balcony.

Originally an Inn, this is now a large waterfront home on a peaceful island Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice location

Water exposure on 3 sides, close to town, great porch.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week at bridgeside

Love Vinalhaven, and this place is great. The porch with the big table is my favorite. Whole house is roomy and clean. Cleaners were there an hour or so past checkin time, but not a big deal.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Already there

A unique property in a perfect setting. Plenty of spaces to gather and plenty of spaces for solitude. Charming and unique with enough amenities for comfort. So many beautiful places to walk and take in the island.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place for a beautiful gathering

The property is at a beautiful location! Great for a large group. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking and BBQing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great property for the price! Plenty of bedrooms and walking distance to town! Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Vinalhaven stay

This old inn is a magical stay in an amazing location, so close to Lane's Island and town. It has many, many beautiful old windows that make the house a breezy delight and offer water views that make you feel like you are floating on the water. If you are searching for a charming farmhouse-like accommodations this is the place for you - High ceilings, the large windows, slanting woods floors, three stories and 9 sweet bedrooms, a wonderful covered front porch and the most glorious glassed-in porch for dinners and games. All this charm does comes with a rustic element. The kitchen, while very roomy, has no dishwasher. Thankfully we had four kids to wash up after dinner! The bathrooms are very basic - one with just a claw foot tub (which could easily be converted to a shower) and the other with a very small camp-like shower. The washer and dryer were very helpful amenities as were the multiple refrigerators and freezers. The kayaks were an added source of fun and adventure for the kids The entire family absolutely loved our stay - soul is more important than luxury in our books! Naomi was extremely prompt in her responses to all our questions. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful old house

I booked this place for my wife’s 40th and surprised her with some friends/family for a couple nights. The house is a beautiful old inn and was perfect for our group with plenty of bedrooms. The sunroom porch that hangs over the water with a large table was awesome for our lobster feast. Sitting on the deck out back was like watching a post card. It was also very convenient that it was only a short walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cool / fun spot

My group had a great time at the bridge house, plenty of room for everyone and such a cool location. Naomi was very responsive and caretaker stopped by as soon as we were checking in to introduce himself and let us know to reach out of we need anything. We had fun nights cooking, hanging out in the kitchen and playing left right center. Quintessential island house. I think someone updates wouldn’t hurt here and there, but our group did not care. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F., Vienna, Austria

Liked: Cleanliness

Misty magical Maine

Vinalhaven is Maine like it used to be, and this former inn matches it nicely. The house was a cozy spot for our group of family and friends of mixed ages. The many rooms gave everyone space, while the stunning porch allowed for wonderful communal dining and quality time. The house was well appointed (though the bathroomscould be renovated), especially the kitchen that conveniently spanned across three rooms. The hosts were helpful from afar, and quickly did their best to address missing towels. Unfortunately for us the weather did not cooperate during our stay, but we still were easily able to explore the island from this excellent location. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023