Tapley Farms: Charming Barn at Salt Water Farm

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Brooksville, ME

Great Island
4 min drive
Castline Golf Club
32 min drive
Fort George Park
32 min drive
Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
71 min drive

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On private beach

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Coastal farm and an amazing Barn with private beaches, open meadows on an historic Sea Captain property. Unique and beautiful.
All photos are of our farm.
Fully appointed for a comfortable and magical stay. Near Acadia, Blue Hill, and Castine,
A full kitchen, king and queen beds, fantastic sheets, flowers and incredible sunrises and sunsets await your visit.
Surrounded by the water on an organic farm is possibly the most restorative place around.
DOGS $25(1)dog per day

Our rustic Barn has very comfy beds with fine sheets, a king, queen and twin beds for 5 people. The Barn is set up to provide the best possible Maine experience including all the comforts of home. The meadows, beaches and expansive skies make our farm one of the most beautiful places in Maine. Experience the history, natural expansive meadow land and beaches on our family's Sea Captain farm.

Private entrance, parking and spacious views
2 beaches and a great fire pit, water access for canoes and kayaks, rent able in Blue Hill and dropped off here.
The fields have blueberries in late July and August to pick.
You are invited to share in the greenhouse. Pick some food and maybe plant some seeds!
We are nearby and happy to help or visit.

We are on location and happy to help our guests! We respect your privacy but do enjoy meeting our guests!

Tapley Farms, a meadow land with two beaches, blueberries, organic gardening, local music, farm-raised food, tons of art, and events all nearby. A Renaissance has occurred here, come enjoy the energy and visit Acadia, Holbrook Island, or enjoy the farm.
Fresh bread at Tinderhearth, dairy at Quill's End Farm, our local farmer's markets, some famous! Boating, hiking, foodies, and local talent, singing, dancing, and enjoying this wonderful place, come visit us!

Cars needed. Kayaks may be delivered from Blue Hill to here and stored at the boathouse or at Smith Cove.

Nearby Acadia, Holbrook, Deer Isle and Stonington for days trips or take the ferry to Isle au Haut for a hike. Lobsters available in Blue Hill and Penobscot along with fresh fish. Tinderhearth Bakery(just won the runner up in the US for pizza with Bon Appetite ) for bread, croissants and pizza. Or stop in the Bagaduce lunch for a James Beard Haddock sandwich!
We are often busy on the farm and gardening, mowing and cultivating are on going here.
Our property is host to various critters and is a certified organic property. We are interested in preservation, biodynamics, sustainability and organic medicinals. We offer you the use of our entire farm to enjoy the water, available vegetables and spectacular sunsets. When you visit us, you are visiting a farm and wildflowers and herbal gardens. All waterfront, there are 2 beaches to enjoy and fields to walk in or kick a soccer ball!
And Dogs! Yes at $30 per day per dog up to two. Rules apply.
California water rules apply. This Barn is on an organic farm in meadowland. We respect privacy and a peaceful environment. Our policy is that we allow the use of the property, private beach and yard designated for the Barn. Access to water for swimming and boating is available.
The Barn is available at 4 pm and checkout is 10 am. All furniture is placed where it was and garbage placed in container and recyclables sorted and left by the door. We expect respect for our property and general quiet to enjoy this peaceful place. Thank you. Dogs at $25 per day
Dogs must be kept off of furniture and bedding and under control.

During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be within walking distance of Great Island. Features include a library.

Amenities include Library
1.2 mi (2 km) from Great Island and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park

This farm stay offers its guests a library, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Brooksville farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Carol Gregor

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

Bike parking

Conveniences

Library

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Firepit
Garden

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairwells
Thin carpet in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual alarms in hallways

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

2.5 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer

Entertainment

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining table
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Fridge
Stovetop
Toaster

Composting
Desk
Dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Fireplace
Iron/ironing board
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only

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 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

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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.

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Tapley Farms: Charming Barn at Salt Water Farm Reviews

8.8

Excellent

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Reagan N.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice barn as described

Nice location for areas we were headed....

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G., San Francisco, CA

6 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, comfortable, perfect getaway

This cabin is so cozy, comfy, and totally relaxing and private. It was a chilly night and Dick, the property owner, had fired up the wood stove for us so it was perfectly warm when we arrived. Beds were very comfortable, we slept so well, and the cabin has everything you could need. The kitchen was great, the whole place is very charming. We loved cozying up you watching old video tapes from the 90s in the living room upstairs! My husband and I especially enjoyed the peaceful and expansive view of the beautiful meadow from the windows, and the view of the water just a few steps from the door. We went to Blue Hill for dinner per a recommendation from our hosts which was lovely. All around a wonderful stay!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

11 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

They went the extra mile

We had a lovely stay on this unusual property. The house was clean, and had everything we needed including llamas across the street.. Our hosts were very gracious , so gracious that they helped us retrieve our computer which we had mistakenly left behind on our way out. If you don't mind a little extra driving to get home, this is the place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Kieran C.

5 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

uncomfortable furnishing and flies

The property was well staged and the host were polite and friendly; however the chairs and beds were horrific. They were uncomfortable. The space was filled each morning with a new batch of flies and wasps. The windows were difficult to open; the cranks were broken. During the storm the windows leaked.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

15 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Hard to find at night

Needs some work.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

18 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

late summer stay

Had a great time at the barn @ Tapley Farms. Carol was an exceptional host, and the barn was exactly as advertised. It more than met the needs of me, my wife, and mother-in-law for a week. Very peaceful location. Loved it, and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for quiet, coastal retreat in the most beautiful part of Maine.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David L.

5 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Location and Property

My wife and I plus our 2 teenage daughters stayed at the barn/cabin at Tapley Farms. The hosts were lovely helpful and friendly people. Their property is a quiet and picturesque area of Brooksville ME. An original barn/studio was nicely renovated to a comfortable and rustic cabin and nicely furnished, Would return for sure!

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

24 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

We Love Tapley Farm!!!

Our One Week in Maine! I can still hear the sounds of Spring peepers, the birds, the waves, soft sounds of distant horns on the water, the breeze in the trees and a cozy night of rain. We saw the most beautiful pink sunset and the sky full of stars in the field. Tapley Farm is a true example of the beauty of Maine country life. The coastal farm has an incredible history and everything is lovely about the location, the barn house, the animals, and beach. The girls were delighted when they discovered on the first morning that there were alpacas looking at them in the field. The water so close down the dirt rode was most surprising. Life is simple here- quiet and no fuss, and the beds are very comfortable! I will miss the fantastic fresh sea air coming through the screen windows. After breakfast (by the warmth of the gas fireplace) we went down to the beach then back for lunch. We spent most of the afternoons reading, painting with watercolors, writing, arranging shells on surfaces all over the porch. The girls loved the tree-swing. We went swimming in a pond nearby 2 times. For one breakfast we bought cinnamon twists and chocolate croissants from the Tinder Hearth bakery nearby. That was good with bacon and coffee! In the evening we mostly cooked (but great restaurants and CoOp in Blue Hill) then took another trip to the water. Made a fire in the wood stove upstairs most evenings. We played games and watched VHS's, had some wine. Brought me back to my family vacations in Northern WI in my youth. All these little things that I did and my parents did before came back naturally here with my own family and we were so content. The towns and islands and scenic drives were just what I have always imagined Maine would be like only more so- more dramatic, more rugged, more stunning. The farm is so close to the places in which stories that we know well were inspired by and close to where the authors lived and are buried- Robert McClosky's Buck's Harbor (a Condon's Garage and Buck's Harbor Market were there), EB White (Allen Cove, Brooklin)....Burt Dow (The REAL Deep Water Man buried on Deer Isle) etc. The owners, Carol and Dick, were so kind, helpful and generous. We didn't want to leave! One of the best weeks of vacation we have ever had together. We hope to come back one day. Keep doing what you are doing Tapley Farm. It is so very important!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

suzanne g.

4 Sept 2018

Rustic cabin on farm

As the photos showed -- fields & woods but a walk to the water. Suited our kind of simple living with kitchen amenities. The Brooksville area has lovely farming scenes & small towns. Lots of sanctuary-hiking trails which we took & then swam in Walker Pond. Owners friendly and let us use the fire pit for roasting marshmallows. Provided a bike for riding. We came for the quiet -- found the next door neighbors with some kind of loud music/band practice a bit unsettling for two nights. Suzanne Gay 8/11-18/2018

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Alan S.

31 Aug 2017

The Penobscot peninsula is the best of Maine. Nice and quiet on the property, with good beaches clo

We will come back to this part of Maine…and hopefully stay longer. The property is as described, with the Bay just a hundred or so yards away, and fields of hay all around. Lots of birds for folks who enjoy birdwatching and finding all those migrants who pass by the rest of the US headed north in Spring. The cabin is rustic, a bit more than we had anticipated, and according to its history as noted on literature at the site, was at one time an art studio over a storage area that was once reserved for farm equipment, etc. The beds were quite comfortable and living room area spacious with a good view of the fields. We made a few recommendations to the owners for a few ideas that could improve upon the ambience and also what were really some things any renter would expect, or possibly anticipate when reserving the cabin. They were quite agreeable with our suggestions, and were glad we made them…a very nice couple with long ties to the land.

Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

27 Aug 2017

We enjoyed our stay at Tapley Farm. Dick and Carol were very good hosts and took care of us.

The farm was very nice. Centrally located to visit the area. Lots of serenity relaxing on the back porch. Interesting visits to Arcadia,Castine and Stonington.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017