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Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay.

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Outdoor dining
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TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay.

“Wild Rose”
Quintessential Maine Cape overlooking perennial gardens and Hatch Cove. The views of Hatch Cove have a “high” rating in Maine’s Penobscot Bay Scenic Inventory. Hatch Cove and the Preserve (which abuts our property) are often photographed and painted by artists. Quiet, private location, minutes from dockside Castine. Walking distance or a short drive to Wadsworth Cove Beach on Penobscot Bay.
“Wild Rose” has bright, sunny rooms and all amenities. Downstairs bedroom with queen bed. Upstairs bedroom with queen bed overlooking fields and Hatch Cove. Third bedroom upstairs has a twin and a double bed.
House has two full bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. Fully equipped kitchen, family room, comfortable living room. Large deck with BBQ charcoal grill and seating for outdoor dining. TV, ROKU for streaming, WIFI internet, washer and dryer. All linens and towels provided.
Castine offers casual and world class dining, sea kayaking, historical tours, museums, golf, tennis, hiking, sailing. Music, theater and art events are available in Castine and throughout the Blue Hill area. A long rental history with many repeat guests.

Keywords: Castine Maine house, water view.

Property manager

Constance Bernhardt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Antique Cape Water View Historic Penobscot Bay House
Charming Antique Cape Water View Historic Castine Penobscot Bay
Charming Antique Cape Water View Historic Penobscot Bay
Charming Antique Cape Water View Historic Penobscot Bay House
Charming Antique Cape Water View Historic Castine Penobscot Bay
Charming Antique Cape Water View Historic Penobscot Bay House
Charming Antique Cape Water View Historic Castine Penobscot Bay
Charming Antique Cape Water View Historic Penobscot Bay
Charming Antique Cape Water View Historic Castine Penobscot Bay
Charming Antique Cape Water View Historic Castine Penobscot Bay.

About the neighborhood

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Castine, ME

What's nearby

  • Main Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Maine Maritime Academy - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Castline Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Castine Historical Society - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dyce Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 53 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bagaduce Lunch - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tinder Hearth - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Dudley's Refresher - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Breeze & Castine Variety - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Danny Murphy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay. located?

Situated in Castine, this golf vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Main Street, Maine Maritime Academy, and Castline Golf Club. Fort George Park and Great Island are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hatch Cove
Wonderful sunlit cape near great walking trails and close to town. Lovely, serene spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Beautiful place! Great time. Hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis L., Millington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coasting in Castine
We loved our stay at Constance’s cottage. The property was beautiful and we loved the proximity to the beach and town. Also, the greater Blue Hill and Dear Isle area is stunning. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Constance is a wonderful host. We had a mix up on our dates for arrival. She was more than accommodating and helping us out. The house is clean, well kept and a wonderful location. We have stayed here three times prior and definitely will be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
The most beautiful place magnificent setting. The house is adorable and charming and would love to have stayed and stayed. Constance and Steve are delightful. Can highly recommend this truly perfect house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coming back!
We were so pleased with your property. We would live here anytime you need a sitter! Thank you for letting us relax and revisit old stomping grounds at MMA.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Castine vacation
Constance is an exceptional host -- very responsive and very easy to communicate with. Her information-sharing about the house and Castine helped make our vacation so enjoyable. The house is wonderful -- lots of natural light, a good view of a cove, and comfortable furniture. We could not have been more pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retreat
Property was beautiful and serene. The interior setup is well thought out, beds and couch extremely comfortable. Lots of character throughout. The only thing I missed was a blow dryer and the shower could have used a better closure. This stay truly transformed my stress to peace.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Grace B., Smoke Rise, GA

Refreshing and relaxing
Oh this cottage is wonderful!!!! We were all sad to leave! The owners have thought of everything and the views are beyond gorgeous. Our family lives to walk and we enjoyed many long walks around Castine and the beach. Great home for families and also perfect for a couple's get away! You won't be disappointed!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

michael u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
charming antique
relaxing, charming comfortable. everything worked. a really nice place to spend a week - the town, the house, the neighbors, the weather - all of it. many thanks and we hope to see you soon. Mike and Sue
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely home in a beautiful location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home in Castine. The home is very comfortable and we enjoyed the daily view of the cove from the living room and kitchen. We had everything we needed. It was a great home base for visiting Isle au Haut, and Acadia, and of course historic Castine (highly recommend the Scarlett tour around town) and the local beach. We also enjoyed walking the nearby preserves. Steven and Constance were great hosts, very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Shirley C.

Quiet retreat in a peaceful orchard
Our stay at the cottage was very peaceful and much needed. The apple trees surrounding the house created a lovely setting and made wonderful pies! The house was clean and comfortable for the most part especially the beds. We did find the furniture not to be comfortable and a bit outdated. However over all we had a wonderful stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

6/10 Okay

Mary R., Pagosa Springs, CO

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location
Disappointing
Could be a beautiful property but very musty and noisy due to proximity to road.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Waltham, MA

Delightful home in Castine
We spent a wonderful week at this comfortable, welcoming home. The house and property were exactly as shown in the pictures; in fact we found several of the rooms to be larger than we expected from their photos. The house was very light, with large windows; the location was quiet and peaceful; and the view of Hatch Cove was lovely. The beds were extremely comfortable, as was the seating, and the kitchen was well-stocked. An earlier reviewer commented negatively on several things, none of which we found to be a problem. The wifi worked well, as did all the appliances, and there were certainly no issues with low tide smell. The house was a typical rural New England vacation home; perhaps the reviewer expected something different but it was exactly what we had hoped for.

10/10 Excellent

Lucia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic Maine Cottage
If you are looking for an authentic Maine summer cottage then this is it! My husband and I loved our two week vacation here. This cottage has the charm and quaintness of traditional Maine coastal summer cottages while also providing modern conveniences. There was plenty of space for us. The kitchen was well provisioned for a variety of cooking. The view from the deck was lovely….we very much enjoyed watching the tide come and go in Thatch Cove. The owners were very helpful and attentive. The cottage was very clean and made up when we arrived. The town of Castine was perfect. Active yet still quiet, there are many wonderful activities. Abundant hiking trails are all over along with a beautiful swimming beach that features incredible sunsets. Several dining options are available in town (highly recommend The Pentagoet Inn!). My husband and I have been vacationing in Maine for 20 plus years and place this property close to the top of the list of our favorites. We highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Joy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Charming but small
We enjoyed our stay and loved the beautiful flowers and grounds. This house is a typical New England home that we Southerners were not prepared for. I did not realize that it did not have air conditioning. Being from the South, I just assumed that all houses have central heat and air now. Anyway, we got really hot in the afternoons. Parking several vehicles is somewhat of a problem. The dishwasher did not clean the dishes the first time we used it, so we had to wash dishes every meal. Also, there is a sharp corner on the brick border of the wood burning stove. We all stumped our toe on it, but my daughter hurt her toe very bad and lost her toe nail. Also, the downstairs toilet was either leaking or had extra condensation. We had to keep a towel around it. The view of the water was beautiful, but there is no access to it. Downtown Castine is super close and was fun to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MMA basic training graduation visit
Stayed here for 4 days and had a wonderful time seeing our son after 6 weeks at MMA. House was perfect and just what we needed. The profile says it all. It is a storybook cottage with views of the cove and even had a wonderful apple tree with apples all over it. Other reviews talk about the road and it smelling old. None of this was true at all. Never heard a single car and felt after pulling in the driveway that you were miles away from reality. Is it an older cottage, yes but that is what makes it amazing. This is what you would picture a Maine cottage to be. Only hope we can stay again sometime soon. It was hard to say goodbye not only to our son but to the cottage as we head back south to realty!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Maine Vacation
My wife and I had a great stay! Castine is a good location to travel from to visit Acadia National Park north of our location and to visit many villages south of our location. All of these locations are on fjords attached to the Atlantic ocean. Our leased cottage was on a bay that gave us excellent views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and Cozy Cottage
The home is wonderful. Its cozy and has marvelous views of the cove from the deck. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you will need. It was a perfect layout for us. My elderly mother stayed in the bedroom on the first floor and had access to her own bathroom. My husband and I stayed on the second floor with our own bathroom. The rooms were flooded with natural sunlight and great air flow. We are excited to come back to Castine and stay again. We were close to town so we could see the sites and visit with our extended family. It was a truly magical week! I highly recommend this home to anyone wanting to stay in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house and friendly hosts
We three stayed at the house for five nights. Because we arrived late in the evening, Constance left lights on and house unlocked. There was a vase of fresh flowers welcoming us. We spent a day in Castine, a day in Acadia National Park, and made two trips to Deer Isle and Stonington to meet friends and eat lobsters. We cooked a couple of meals and ate breakfast everyday in house. Everything worked as well as expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine coastal vacation
We loved our stay! Great hosts, house, town / location. We had a really nice time. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAYNARD Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CASTINE HOUSE
ENJOYED OUR STAY AND HAD A BEAUTIFUL VIEW. SAT ON THE DECK IN THE MONING DRINKING OUR COFFE AND LOOKING AT THE THE WATER AND JUST RELAXING. WOULD BOOK AGAIN.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Piermont, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable stay in Maine
My family and I had a lovely stay in this antique home. It was so interesting to experience a home built in a different era, from the many connecting doors to the separate hot and cold water faucets. Every morning, the view over the cove was beautiful and filled with birds. Constance made sure we had all the information we needed to check in and experience the town of Castine. The home was a great jumping off place to explore nearby beautiful hikes in Penobscot Bay and Stonington. We also appreciated the delicious apples from the tree out back! All in all, a beautiful home and a peaceful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Perry W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Quaint but a bit disappointing!
While we had a great time in Maine and were out sightseeing most of the day, we do have some things about the property that were concerning. Location: we knew about what the property consisted of by pictures and google views…. However nowhere was there a picture of a big barn next door or a greenhouse between the cottage and water…. That was disappointing. Amenities: Kitchen cookware needed to be cleaned by us before using…. They are needing to be replaced. Lots of left over toiletries in closets that need to be thrown. Doors and windows need need to be weatherized to keep bugs out..,, we had an invasion of Japanese Beatles. Would we recommend this property as is? Probably not!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M., Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Castine
We enjoyed our stay! The house is in a great location, close to town. The property is quiet and peaceful. The house was stocked with everything we needed. Constance was communicative and helpful, and even popped in to help us figure out the TV! It is an older home, which we love.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022