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Driftwood Cottage; cozy oceanfront, 2 Kayaks, Wood Stove, Porch, Sunsets.

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedroomsSleeps 497 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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Brooksville, ME
  • Maine Maritime Academy
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Castine Historical Society
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Main Street
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Driftwood Cottage; cozy oceanfront, 2 Kayaks, Wood Stove, Porch, Sunsets.

Kayak or canoe across to historic Castine--30 minutes by water or 45 minutes by car--or explore the many inlets and islands of the Bagaduce River. Listen to the call of loons as you enjoy our ever-changing sunsets. A variety of games and puzzles and a collection of books will keep you occupied on a rainy day.

Brooksville, with a total area of 33.8 square miles and 53 miles of coastline is home to Holbrook Island Sanctuary, a pristine nature preserve, and also the Good Life Center, the last homestead of Helen and Scott Nearing (authors of Living the Good Life). Pastoral, rolling hills and scenic blueberry barrens are plentiful throughout the area. There is a Farmer's Market every Tuesday morning in Buck's Harbor during the summer months.

Acadia National Park, with a road to the top of the highest mountain on the on the eastern coast as well as hundreds of scenic hiking trails, is just over one hour away by car. Don't miss visiting the Wooden Boat School in nearby Brooklin; Haystack school of crafts on Deer Isle; and Kneisel Hall, famed for world-class chamber music, in nearby Blue Hill,

This fully renovated two-story camp on the edge of the water maintains its rustic atmosphere. New in 2015 is a small roof over the entryway (in case of rain). From there, you step into the "mudroom" where there is a coat closet and behind another door, a stacked washer/dryer.

Step through the glass french doors to the living room where you will find HARDWOOD OAK FLOORS, a BUILT-IN HEARTH, and a SOAPSTONE WOOD STOVE with a CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR--BURNS LIKE A FURNACE, BUT IS AS LOVELY AND GRACEFUL AS A WORK OF ART. The living room is furnished with a recliner and a full-size sofa as well as a smaller cushioned chair and a coffee table. A large sliding glass door in the living room opens to a fully-screened porch. Cushioned seats and coffee table grace the porch as well as a folding chaise/recliner.

The kitchen is fully supplied with dishes, pots and pans, mixing bowls, and includes a lobster pot, drip coffee pot, coffee bean grinder, tea kettle, toaster, blender, electric mixer, microwave oven. An efficiency-sized gas range allows for more countertop space.

Bathroom has large mirrors over the sink and lots generous-sized cabinets. There is a shower with adjustable shower head, and the linen cabinets are fully stocked with towels and washcloths.

As you walk up the stairs (with carpeted runners), you will come to a landing with large windows to the southeast and southwest. The upstairs has a cathedral ceiling with a ceiling fan and track lighting that can be dimmed for a tranquil ambiance. There is a large, high triangle window in the main upstairs facing southeast to let in plenty of early morning light.

Both upstairs bedrooms are cozy with Skylight windows in the lower part of gambrel roof, giving excellent water views.

The boat room has life jackets and paddles for the kayaks as well as a long, knotted rope to use to ease the kayaks up and down the slide (next to the stairway to the water). There is a gas grill with two gas tanks, and a backup charcoal grill. A portable wooden ramp is there to help move the grill in and out of the boat house. There's a wooden stairway that takes you down to the water and next to the stairway, a slide to make it easier to get the kayaks down and back up again.


Keywords: Cabin, kayaks, woodstove, shorefront
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Great Island. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 2 mi (3.2 km) from Great Island and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Brooksville cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Jane Reinoso

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please consider quitting--better for your health.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,040 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Driftwood Cottage; cozy oceanfront, 2 Kayaks, Wood Stove, Porch, Sunsets. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L., Mazomanie, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
A Beautiful Place
Driftwood Cottage was the ideal lodging for our latest vacation trip to coastal Maine. A gorgeous, quiet location near Castine, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, and Acadia National Park and a charming, cozy accommodation for two. Our host Jane had fully prepared the cottage for our two-week stay and responded promptly to our few queries. It was a lovely place and time. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
My fiancé (now husband) and I stayed here for the nights leading up to our wedding and the night of our wedding. We used the space to get ready for the wedding and it was overall perfect for what we needed. Relaxing, clean, stunning location. It was a safe heaven away from "Wedding HQ" nearby, and so close to Tinder Hearth. Only issue was with the host on our checkout day. We checked out an hour late - which was my fault (I thought checkout was 11a, but its 10a, and I didn't realize until 10:30, at which point I immediately texted the host letting her know and apologizing - and we had quite a lot of dishes and tidying to do after the wedding party getting ready) but she initially handled the situation very poorly and with little kindness considering it was the morning after our wedding. When she approached my husband with borderline hostility, I ran upstairs crying. My husband heard, and kindly asked her to stop and just let us finish up and checkout, at which point she did apologize and offer us extra time. It all worked out in the end but my husband and I do wish we could have been greeted with the same grace and humility we extended her, on the morning after our wedding. I spent the rest of the morning crying. That being said, we do hope to come back someday, because we said our private vows to each other on the beach and it was a really beautiful moment and location. This place will forever be special to us, despite the shadow cast by our negative interaction.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect escape with scenic privacy
My husband and I were looking for a private yet accessible location to spend our Maine getaway with our son and his wife. This cottage offered the perfect blend of private relaxation on an idyllic, scenic cove where we could watch the tides rise and fall from the water facing porch. It was perfectly located just a hour's drive to Acadia and Camden, the other direction, where we could explore the authentic Maine coastal experience. Better yet, we were a few minutes from Deer Isle and the Brooksville peninsula, where we discovered as many unexpected treasures as found in the larger, more touristy places (if you stay here, don't forget to seek out Caterpillar Hill). This property provided a perfect upstairs arrangement of bedrooms, loft and private desk/study area (perfect for my son who needed to work late into the evenings on his doctorate obligations) while my husband and I enjoyed the downstairs porch and living room areas. With the woods on one side and a field of golden rod on the other, the cabin provided a great place for viewing deer, a pileated woodpecker, loons, 18 wild turkeys and other birds. The calm water of the cove was a great place to kayak. The kitchen has everything you'd need. We were a little disappointed that the evenings weren't cool enough to enjoy the wood burning stove. Instead, we threw open the windows and enjoyed the night air and sounds. Star gazing was great. The loft also has a great library selection if you enjoy cozying up with a good book.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy place to stay
Quiet and private house. Kitchen was well equipped Porch was a great place to sit and watch the sun set.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R., Cherry Hill, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
A Special Place
I've been going to Driftwood Cottage every summer for the past 5yrs, and it never gets old. It's the perfect getaway in a great location. Jane is fantastic to deal with, I feel very comfortable interacting with her on whatever may be needed. The screened-in porch is one of my favorite places to be! Thank you, Jane, for keeping this place so special!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful & clean
Screened porch almost sits right over tidal beach. Charming & peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
Driftwood is a wonderful place to stay. It is impeccably clean, peaceful, and spacious. We were there for almost a week, it was great to just hang out ; as well, we never ran out of interesting things to explore in the Blue Hill area and into nearby Deer Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Rockaway Beach, Queens County, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness
A
Nice, neat, well equipped and comfortable house. A home-away-from-home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
My wife and I stayed for 3 days this summer and enjoyed every part of the experience. The house is beautiful, with water views and peaceful trees surrounding the property. We took the kayaks out and stopped for dinner in Castine. Also loved dropping by Tinder Hearth just nearby - magical spot. Hope to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarahanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
I cannot say enough good things about this rental, the property owner, or the location. The owner was very responsive to any needs we had. The location was PERFECT, not just for access to the water, but also for access to local restaurants and. Would happily stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Aiea, Hawaii, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect stay
The cottage is just as advertised, and in a wonderful location. The owners are also great, and communication and check-in were easy. We had some great meals at Buck's nearby, and Cry Babies in Stonington. We highly recommend, but only if you're looking for a great stay in a peaceful, beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet sanctuary
Lovely property, private and very peaceful. Would certainly return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEIB O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine visit
Great location. Good communication. Second bed is quite small but there is a fold out single reclining chair for another bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven D., Hillsborough NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural Blue Hill peninsula
Cozy cabin. Well equipped. Nice screened porch overlooking water. I needed a fire several nights and there is a good wood stove and plenty of firewood and kindling. Tides are a challenge at any shore property on the peninsula and you need to watch the tide tables and plan accordingly. Close to Tinder Hearth bakery.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful very comfortable house in a most glorious local
Thank you for everything, Dear Jane.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pho N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine weekend get away
Waterfront, cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay in Brooksville
This is an adorable little cottage off the beaten path. The kitchen was well appointed which was nice because I like to cook. The only down side was the bed in the larger bedroom. It is too small for two average sized adults and sags in the middle. Aside from the bed I would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R., Cherry Hill, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Always Amazing
The cabin and location are perfect. We’ve been visiting yearly for a few years now, every stay feels special!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A getaway
The house was perfect. It was a nice quiet spot and considering how secluded it was not that far from everything. The screened in porch was perfect. It was our morning coffee and evening relaxing spot. We were not brave enough to venture into the water. The rocks were a bit slippery but the view was beautiful. A definite go to when we go to Maine again. Thanks Jane.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Driftwood Cottage, Brooksville ME
Great location, no t.v., just peace and quiet. Lots of birds. The tide is extremely drastic, at least 100 feet from tide to tide. Acadia National Park is a good hour but the drive is scenic. In the summer be prepared for the crowds. Drive back is slow. Highly recommend Young’s Pound Lobster. Thank you Jane for opening up your lovely cottage. Maine is beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebration
The cottage was clean, airy and was well maintained. The location was perfect and day trips to preserves & trails were easy to get to. The host was easy to reach and very pleasant to deal with no matter the question. It was tranquil and so enjoyable that we are seriously considering visiting Driftwood again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space to explore blue hill and deer isle
Perfect house to explore the peninsulas south of Mt. Desert Island. The house is clean, quaint, and cozy. The host made sure she was on call if we needed anything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Durham, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation
The cottage is even nicer than in the listing photos. Loved the beautiful wood floors and wood interior, very nice condition and comfortable furniture. House is immaculate and well appointed with all supplies you might need. Spent a lot of time on the screened in porch with the nice breeze off the water, and walks down to the shorefront at low tide. Upstairs sitting area is so nice and bed very comfortable. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

philip p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home away from home
This renovated house is very private, and very comfortable. Beds are great. Great porch. The host anticipated our arrival on a rainy damp day by turning on the wood stove so that we would be comfortable. House is 15-20 minutes away from a terrific bakery/pizza place and Walker pond. Only drawback--waters edge is rocky and being 81 and 75 we could not easily launch the kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic, Spotless and Thoughtfully Equipped Cabin
Peaceful and beautiful location overlooking the Bagaduce tributary to Penobscot Bay. Jane’s thought of practically every detail and contingency and her conveniences are helpfully tucked nearby. We loved sitting in the screened porch at sunset and watching the (surprisingly substantial) tides go in and out. Heat wave at home while we’re sleeping cozy with the windows open! Enjoyed great hikes locally and, of course, an hour away in Acadia. Beautiful Maine!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023