Breathtaking Oceanfront Private Cottage

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Spruce Head, ME

Owls Head Transportation Museum
15 min drive
Spruce Head Fishermans Co-Op
11 min walk
Belfast Station
55 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
16 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Very cozy and private. Spiral staircase to bedroom. Sliding glass doors open to wrap-around deck and lawn that slopes to ocean. 300+ feet deep water frontage separated from lawn by broad rock ledge. Enjoy your morning coffee watching lobster and sail boats in the Mussel Ridge Channel. Unbelievable and peaceful views out to ocean and north to the Camden Hills. Windjammer cruises, golf, tennis, hiking, museums, access to nearby islands. Unparalleled views everywhere.

No smoking inside, permitted on deck only. Pets may be permitted. If approved (your dog needs to be friendly as our dog has the run of the acreage and is always looking for a playmate) a $50.00 fee is charged per pet.

I have never charged a cleaning fee and expect the cottage to be left clean and tidy.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Birch Point Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the cottage.

The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
15 minutes by car from Owls Head Transportation Museum and 15 minutes from Breakwater Vineyards

This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This South Thomaston cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Leslie Connell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach sunloungers

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Spices
Coffee grinder
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Soap
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Books
Games
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near coin laundry

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking permitted outside cottage only.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near the ocean
Near the sea
On the waterfront
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near the bay

Things to do

Golf privileges
Snow sports gear
Fitness facilities nearby
Golf on site
Tennis on site
Boating on site
Kayaking on site
Birdwatching nearby
Winery tours nearby
Hunting nearby
Golf nearby
Cycling nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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

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 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.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Breathtaking Oceanfront Private Cottage Cottage

Breathtaking Oceanfront Private Cottage South Thomaston

Breathtaking Oceanfront Private Cottage Cottage South Thomaston

Breathtaking Oceanfront Private Cottage Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

MillBilly P.

12 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of Heaven

Stayed for a longweekend in November. The cottage by the sea is literally right on the sea, the views are breathtaking, the sunrise gorgeous and we were lucky to have beautiful weather. The host thought of everything, the cottage has everything you need to make a wonderful stay. Would definitely return. Rockland is about a 15 min drive and a great place to visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular View

We had a great stay! The cottage has everything you could need and special touches. We enjoyed talking with the hosts and got to meet Pilot once a day. The hosts were just right, and available for questions. This is such a beautiful place! Want to come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than the pictures!

I was pleasantly surprised. Over the years of renting vacation homes you learn how deceiving house photos can be. The pictures of Cottage by the Sea make it look small, but it isn't. We did not feel cramped at all! Happily, the ocean was just as close as the pictures show. This was probably the most well stocked home we've rented, which is important to us because we don't go out to eat. We enjoyed our relaxing stay and would rent it again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

andria i.

20 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage by the sea

My friend and I were grateful for the quiet seclusion during our stay. It was wonderful to hear the water lying in bed with the open windows. A great location to see things up and down the coast. Just the break we needed!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D., Newton, MA

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect rural escape

Cute cozy cottage right on Penobscot Bay. Very thoughtfully supplied with honestly more updated conveniences and small appliances than we expected to find, given the rural setting. The spiral staircase to the bedroom was easily manageable. We did not mind the only bathroom being on the first floor. The view of the bay is just stunning. If you want quiet: a hawk flew over and we could hear the sound of its wings. The local lobster shack was a walkable distance. We found eggs for sale on an honor system basis just a short drive away. Expect a visit from Pilot, the owners’ sweet dog. The owners Gordon and Leslie are lovely and just the right amount of available. We were so glad we chose to stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace, Salt Air, Everything you could need

I traveled solo and it was the perfect respite. Check in is simple, Pilot welcomes you with a wagging tail and gives the grand tour. Having left my own furry friend at home, I was happy for his company. Furnishings are more updated than the photos show. I can't imagine anyone needing anything more than what this cottage provides. Mind your head when you climb the spiral staircase. I was grateful for the bluetooth speaker in the living room. This was a perfect solo stay, I'd recommend for couples too. You want for nothing here.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

12 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Winter Getaway

Beautiful views, peaceful, relaxing! Excellent hosts, great communication. My husband and I enjoyed this cottage for 3 nights in February. The weather was outstanding, great neighborhood for walks. We enjoyed sitting on the granite rocks looking out at the ocean. Close to Rockland for dinner at the Samoset one night, otherwise we didn't want to leave the cottage! We enjoyed listening to Gordon's sea adventures and his family history of island living/working. This is Maine at it's best. If you don't have snow and ice to enjoy Maine's outdoor sports, come and enjoy an island treasure. Thank you to our hosts for sharing your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zivah S.

20 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfectplace!

Loved staying here so much. The best hosts and best location. Breathtaking! I will definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

4 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking

We imagined a rocky Maine sea coast village environment. We got everything we hoped for. Since it was a dark and stormy night when we arrived it was a little intimidating. The next few days were great. We communicated with owner regularly, sometimes in person. This allowed us to understand the history of the property. Great food at nearby restaurants and a short drive to historic a scenic villages. All in all a great experience

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J B.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

All the raves are right

All the great photos and descriptions of this cottage are, well, accurate! Besides being in a wonderful spot, the amenities are even better than you think. The high quality gas stove is terrific and cooks up lobsters in no time. The fridge is large, spotless and the freezer is very generousously sized. Many many kitchen implements are available. The queen bed is comfortable though it fits tightly into the loft alcove. (Getting in and out may be been difficult if I were 10 years older). Many thoughtful touches from the thoughtful hosts too numerous to mention. I can't wait to return.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

16 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Coffee with a view

The first thought arriving there was wow! You can look right over the ocean from the deck, the living/kitchen room and even from the bedroom. We had our first coffee on the Rocks every Morning. A perfect spot to relax. And Rockland is not too far away. We would come back for sure.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

29 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Oceanside Peace

Everything was in order. The environment did not disappoint. The Connells and their pets were pleasant hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

20 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage by the sea

property was great whats not to like about the ocean

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

18 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A slice of heaven on earth!!!

Amazing little cottage by the sea!! Owners Leslie & Gordon couldn’t be more accommodating! And a visit from their sweet dogPilot was the cherry on the top! Comfort and cleanliness and everything you could possibly need at your finger tip. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cottage with us, we will be back just as soon as we can. Have an amazing summer!!! Pam & Ted

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinna P., Dunstable,MA

15 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Small cottage, big views!

We enjoyed our stay at the oceanfront cottage. Hosts live next door and were helpful, friendly, but private. The views can't be beat, just gorgeous! A few things to note...this is a very small cottage with a metal spiral staircase leading up to the one bedroom. It is well stocked, but for such a small cottage, has lots of large dressers, furniture, and appliances. It was actually a bit of a tight fit for our family of 3 and 2 German Shepherds, but that's on me for getting wowed by the view and not considering our spacial needs. ;-) Their dog also has access to the property, so be sure your pets are friendly with other pets off leash. Overall, considering we vacationed in February and had one pretty good snow event, we enjoyed our stay. I think it would definitely be amazing for a couple, with smaller dog friendly pets than ours. I would return without our dogs and our teenager.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

5 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot!

The location is great! My husband and I had a great week here. The cottage wasn’t fancy, but it had what we needed, was well cared for and in a beautiful spot. Working with the owner was great. I would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric A., West Tisbury

23 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cotrage

Beautiful view. Good location.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

27 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

More ocean and trees than people

We wanted a remote oceanfront getaway and we found it! The northeast view is wonderful and the silence, other than the constant wind, welcoming. Lots of room for the dogs to play, too. Just right…

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

28 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Getaway

The view is the centerpiece! Green lawn sloping to a granite shore, with ocean, sky, and clouds beyond. Cozy well-cared-for cottage, and visits from the owners' pets makes it feel like home. The way a Maine coast summer visit should be!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

4 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking!!

I will never forget the moment we turned into the driveway at Leslie and Gordon's property -- the view took my breath away, and I knew this was exactly the vacation my husband and I sorely needed and would never forget. The week spent at the cottage was peaceful and restorative and an experience like no other. The cottage itself was cozy, spotlessly clean, comfortable and inviting, and everything needed to enjoy the stay was provided. Our 10 month old labrador awoke with the sun every morning, encouraging us to soak in the beauty of the sunrise at the water's edge every day, listening to the water lapping against the rocks and the seagulls welcoming the day. The location is a perfect base from which to explore this beautiful part of Maine. We enjoyed our day trips to Camden State Park and Monhegan Island...and McLoon's for our lobster rolls, crab cakes and chowders...but we never really wanted to wander too far afield. Reading a book in a chair by the shore, eating our dinner on the deck overlooking the bay, and enjoying the gorgeous sunsets was part of our daily routine -- as were visits from Pilot, the sweet resident Jack Russell terrier who won our hearts with his exuberant personality. We found it so hard to leave this slice of heaven....as did our pup... and truly hope to return. Thank you Leslie and Gordon for your hospitality and for providing the perfect place to recharge, reconnect and unwind.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally Q.

7 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional Cottage

My husband and I just returned from a fabulous weeks vacation at this wonderful cottage. It wasn't nearly long enough. Peaceful, quiet and casual, the cottage is well equipped and very comfortable. It has everything you might need including linens, kitchenware, even some staples. Not to mention a washer and dryer. The view is just spectacular! We couldn't imagine any better. We never tired of watching lobster boats coming and going, ducks making their way along the shore or just the changing water and sky. It's a perfect location-very private, yet convenient to local restaurants such as McLoons for lobster rolls, the Happy Clam, Waterman's Beach Brewery, Weskaeg Oysters (self serve) and Archers(in Rockland) were standouts. The Sail Power and Steam Museum in Rockland is not to be missed. Leslie and Gordon were wonderful hosts, attentive if you needed them, yet allowed you your privacy. The very sweet & lovable resident pup, Pilot, made sure he stopped by daily to check on us. It's a good thing we didn't have room in a suitcase for him. If you want to be on the real Maine coast, this is it! We can't wait to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim H., Calera, OK USA

16 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Trip!

We had a blast! Leslie and Gordon are the best hosts. Location is prime and right on the bay. If peace and quiet is what you want, this is the spot. We have stayed here before and will stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vic B.

29 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Maine waterfront vacation

My wife and I both enjoyed our stay in this wonderful waterfront cottage. Our dog StanLee had great time playing with Pilot the resident dog. Everything you need was supplied and the upstairs bedroom was very comfortable. If you love oysters there is an oyster farm 5 minutes away open 24/7 self serve. Weskeag Oyster Co.Wicked good oysters I'll went back for more! Leslie was a great hostess, the first night I realized I forgot my oyster knife and called her. Her husband lent me one of his. I would recommend this place for your next Maine vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

22 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely amazing!

The Cottage by the Sea is truly an amazing spot! Leslie, Gordon and Pilot are wonderful hosts. The cottage is incredibly cozy and located in the most serene setting on the sea. The gorgeous sun rises, lapping tides, seagulls overhead and colorful lobster boats going by all add up to a spot where you can truly relax, unwind and un plug. Don't miss the opportunity to visit. We will be back soon.. Thank you again! Susan, Paul and Willie

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020