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Spacious & tranquil waterfront hideaway on Muscongus Sound

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Exterior detail
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious & tranquil waterfront hideaway on Muscongus Sound

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Your ideal coastal hideaway awaits at this spacious 2BR retreat, situated along the shores of Muscongus Sound. Highlights include gorgeous hardwood floors, an open 3-level layout, and modern updates throughout. Dine alfresco with a dazzling view! Or venture just minutes to Round Pond or New Harbor to visit seaside eateries. Unwind into vacation mode in the comfortable living room, complete with a sofa, two armchairs, a wood-burning stove, and a 47” smart TV with a DVD player. The convenient open office includes a desk.

Prepare fresh local ingredients in the sleek kitchen, equipped with a full suite of stainless steel appliances. When it’s time to eat, gather around the dining table for three. This three-story home sleeps up to six guests between two bedrooms. Sleep soundly in the sunlit primary suite, featuring a king bed and delightful views of the sound. The en-suite bathroom is configured with a walk-in shower. The guest bedroom includes a queen bed, two twin beds, a 35” smart TV with a DVD player, and direct deck access. The guest bathroom is outfitted with a tub/shower combination. A half bath is located just off the kitchen.

Enjoy gorgeous views of Muscongus Sound from two decks. Dine alfresco at the table for three. A rocky trail in the backyard leads down to the water’s edge. (Please note that swimming is discouraged.) Additional guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, and parking for four cars in the driveway.

Venture 15 minutes to find a further selection of cafes and seafood restaurants in New Harbor. Find small waves and soft sand at Pemaquid Beach (8.5 miles) or catch gorgeous coastal vistas from Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (10 miles). Take a lesson in the history of oyster farming and the local terrain with Damariscotta River Cruises (12 miles).

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This home does not have air-conditioning.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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: 1500 sq ft (139.4 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

54845

About the neighborhood

Map
Round Pond, ME

What's nearby

  • La Verna Preserve - 10 min drive
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 19 min drive
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 47 min drive
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 47 min drive
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dot's Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Deb's Bristol Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Giffords Ice Cream Window - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Ice Cream - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious & tranquil waterfront hideaway on Muscongus Sound pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious & tranquil waterfront hideaway on Muscongus Sound?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious & tranquil waterfront hideaway on Muscongus Sound?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious & tranquil waterfront hideaway on Muscongus Sound located?

Nestled on the beach, this Round Pond cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of La Verna Preserve, Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve, and Penobscot Marine Museum. Biscay Pond and Pemaquid Craft Co-op are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Spacious & tranquil waterfront hideaway on Muscongus Sound Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michael B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beware mold issue and lack of communication
We really wanted to love this place. The house itself was nice. Great location. Very relaxing. The main floor and top bedroom floor were highlights for sure. Comfortable master bedroom. Great balconies. Nice kitchen. It was a little warm in the summer with no A/C you need to blast the fans, but it’s not a deal breaker. Worse is the upstairs shower has a strong sulpher smell. We also live on a well so we understand a sulpher smell, but this one is stronger than what we expected. It’s not the most pleasant. I recommend this property for 1 or 2 people since the upstairs bedroom was the only usable one. Unfortunately, the property has a severe issue with mold on the bottom floor, making it completely unusable. The smell was strong, and it was evident that the mold problem had been present for some time. This drastically reduced the usable space and comfort of the accommodation. Even more frustrating was the hosts' unresponsiveness. Despite multiple attempts to contact them regarding the mold issue, they were slow to respond and did not take any immediate action to address the problem. This lack of communication and assistance was disappointing and added unnecessary stress to the stay. I’m in the hospitality industry and I’m not one to complain unnecessarily. But people should know the issues we experienced so they can know what to expect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Round Pond Maine
Nice location, nice house. The view would be better if the the owner trimmed the trees between the house and the ocean view. The clothing dryer is missing the filter and doesn't work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zachry N.

Home's water had rotten egg smell
From the time we arrived to the time we left actually a day early the water had a very strong rotten egg smell many emails and phone calls to the management company and it was never resolved. We had to shower and wash dishes in rotten eggs.The home was nice, the mgt. company not recommended. I think owners should have access to guest/mgt company real time communications to head off such a bad guest experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for dogs
This is a great place especially if you have dogs. The only advice I would give the management company is to leave directions to the transfer station or better yet take the trash for your guests at the end of their stay. Putting smelly trash in our car wasn’t great. All in all though, it was a great place for a family with dogs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew M., Elmira, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful setting, awful parking.
Overall a nice quiet home located at the end of the road. Area was beautiful and the weather was very pleasant. My only complaint would be the parking. The parking area appeared to not have been mowed in months. And it required a fair amount of manoeuvring of my midsized car to turn around to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Uncomfortable without heat.
The heat was not working when we arrived. We had hoped to make it through night without it, but could not. I felt it was too late to have someone (not a technician) arrive after 9pm to attempt to correct. The assistant manager and I agreed someone would come out in the morning, but the night proved too cold for us to stay any longer. Bottom line is the should have been working upon our arrival. Place not set up properly. This is the first and only time this has happened to us. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kevin O., Holtsville

It was ok but could have been a home run
Was very basic. Things are a bit weathered /old. The 2nd bedroom is the basement and we were on a cement floor. Some vinyl flooring would have been much better. And no TV in the 2nd bedroom. The 2nd full bathroom had some major paint peeling like 12”x10”. There is no real access to the water no clearing no chairs no fire pit which was a big shame , the neighbor to the left had a beautiful set up. Now they did supply some binoculars which were great to see some bald eagles. But all in all was just ok some TLC would make it a 1000 times better.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

John H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don't stay at this property
Cleanliness was poor. Inside and outside of property. Nails sticking out of the floor. No trash bags, dog poop all over the outside of the property. Lights on deck did not work.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

ana v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Excellent location and home
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camille H., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this Home. Perfect location!
Wonderful house! Nice, quiet area! Loved watching the eagles and Lobster boats! Easy to get to many of the areas restaurants and places to visit! My husband already booked for next year. My only comment is to have a broom to sweep! Everything else was perfect!
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern, comfortable home with a beautiful view
We stayed here with my brother's family, which included a few small kids. The space is very nice, clean, and easy to use and the view of the water is amazing. The floors are all wood or cement (in the basement) so not the best for babies, and you can hear pretty much everything throughout the house between the floors. But it is exactly as it looks in the pictures and is a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice winter vacation, but not “perfect”
The house has a great layout and a lovely setting, and the management company is very responsive. The challenge is with the details: the furniture isn’t all that comfortable, the kitchen is kind of randomly equipped (e.g. about 5 frying pans but no ladle or baking sheet), and the living room only had bright overhead lighting. These things might be less of an issue in the summer, but for a winter vacation you want comfortable furniture with good lighting to read a book or do a crossword puzzle. The listing should state you need 4-wheel drive in the winter as we found the last stretch of the road was pretty much a sheet of ice. Overall we had a good week at the house but it could have been even better.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Victoria A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in Maine
My husband and I stayed I at this home for 6 weeks. It is a lovely property. Wonderful master bedroom, bath and main floor living. The second bedroom is in the basement and that area is not as inviting but manageable. Just realize that it is concrete floor and noisy with boiler and dehumidifier. Overall the listing is very much as shown in pictures.
Stayed 49 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Honorino C., Harrison, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
We had a very good time. Quiet neighborhood, the house is as described. 👍👍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Families
The layout of the house with 3 levels is great. Everything you need. Nice water views. Can hear the lobster boats pickng up traps. Wood burning stove adds a nice touch.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little place on the water in Maine
We had a good experience with an easy check in Defined the house was clean, spacious and suitable for family with kids. The kitchen was nicely stocked with all that you need to prep a meal, the house comfortable with a fan, proper bedding materials, and a nice shower. The house itself is on three levels with the main bedroom and master bath on top, the main floor with a Roku-connected TV, reliable Internet service and Wi-Fi that was accessible throughout the house. there’s a main deck with some outside furniture and a lower level deck that communicates to a stone walkway down to the waters edge. There were some dense vegetation between the house and the water that afforded privacy, but slightly kept the water out of view. However after a one minute walk, you are sitting on these beautiful rocks. I had my coffee down on the rocks and found it quite relaxing. The area itself is wonderful, round pond is great and the food there around round pond was spectacular. Who doesn’t enjoy a shore dinner on a beautiful summer night? We like the area and we would be happy to stay at the same house again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Kevin M., Mason NH

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Large and functional property with a great cooking kitchen and excellent master suite on top level.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020