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Sweeping Views with Private Beach in Castine

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a striped rug, and a view through a window with a lattice design.
A two-story house with a brick chimney, a porch with a railing, and a view of the water.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and floral wallpaper.
A room with a view of the sea, a window with a lamp, and a chair by the window.
A grassy area with outdoor seating and a view of a body of water.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Castine, ME
  • Place, Dyce Head Lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Maine Maritime Academy
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Castine

This vacation home places you within a 5-minute walk of Witherle Woods and Dyce Head Lighthouse. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a Smart TV.
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What's nearby

  • Dyce Head Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dyce Head Foot Path - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Maine Maritime Academy - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Main Street - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Castine Historical Society - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 62 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bagaduce Lunch - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Breeze & Castine Variety - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪T & C Grocery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Danny Murphy's Pub - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pentagoet Inn & Restaurant - ‬19 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.

Sweeping Views with Private Beach in Castine

Shore Cottage is a charming, rustic 1904 summer house on the water with spectacular elevated views over the entrance to Castine's harbor. Watch seals and schooners from the deck or the glassed-in porch, which spans the entire waterside of the house. Descend the stairs and explore the rock pools on your own beach. A pleasant walk or short bike ride takes you to the delightful village of Castine, with restaurants, art galleries, shops. Kayaking, sailing, golf, and tennis are all available in town.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (999 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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, and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home in Castine is within a 10-minute walk of Dyce Head Lighthouse, Witherle Woods, and Dyce Head Foot Path. You'll also find Main Street and Wilson Museum less than a mile away.

Is this vacation home adjacent 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.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), which is about 22.8 mi away. Another top airport is Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional), which is around 26.1 mi away.

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