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Oceanfront retreat with sunrise views, screened porch, & deck

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Dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

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

Oceanfront retreat with sunrise views, screened porch, & deck

Lil See-Coastal Haven

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Admire spectacular views of Mt. Desert Narrows from nearly every room of this oceanfront cottage, peacefully situated in a wooded grove on Brooklin's scenic shores. This is what coastal living in Maine is all about - sipping your coffee on the screened porch at sunrise and watching the passing sailboats from your deck in the afternoon.

This single-story, oceanfront home sits five miles north of small-town Brooklin. The house itself is private and independent, but it is also part of a larger family compound with a common road (and the homeowner living next door). Hike the Hundred Acre Wood Trail just down the street, head out to Deer Isle for a quiet day of exploring (eight miles south), and take unforgettable excursions to Acadia National Park (37 miles).

The cottage is a showcase of its surroundings, from the path that leads through the trees to the ocean shore to the glass doors and windows that frame the view at every turn. After a day spent hiking, kayaking, sailing, or driving the Midcoast, come home to light the gas grill, share stories on the back deck, and dine outside in the fresh ocean air.

Inside, the light-filled living space is accented by an open floor plan and beautiful details of natural wood. Whether you're utilizing the stainless steel kitchen appliances to prepare dinner, playing board games at the dining room table, or streaming movies in the living room, you'll do it all with a panoramic view of the water. Come nightfall, rest assured that everyone will sleep soundly amidst the plush bedding available in each of the bedrooms.

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 cottage is not equipped with a washer/dryer.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 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

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

104143

About the area

Map
Brooklin, ME

What's nearby

  • Blue Hill Books - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Maine Maritime Academy - 40 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Acadia National Park - 61 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 62 min drive - 63.2 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 76 min drive - 73.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wave - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Brewing Blue Hill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Morning Moon Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El El Frijoles - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Barncastle Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront retreat with sunrise views, screened porch, & deck pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront retreat with sunrise views, screened porch, & deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront retreat with sunrise views, screened porch, & deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront retreat with sunrise views, screened porch, & deck located?

Nestled on the beach, this Brooklin holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Friend Memorial Public Library, Jonathan Fisher House and Blue Hill Books. Blue Hill Bay Gallery and The Barnacle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Oceanfront retreat with sunrise views, screened porch, & deck Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H., Easton, MD. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The View is Everything!
Arrived to a clean, well decorated cottage. Smaller than expected for four adults. The view made up for any shortcomings. A small screened in porch, a deck, large flat granite rocks, the outside seating options are numerous. Best part of our day, coffee on the deck watching lobster boats, hearing loons, marveling at the sunrise. Be aware the use of the fireplace is prohibited. Would have been great on a rainy day. Location is good with proximity to Ellsworth for groceries, Bucklyn coffee in Blue Hill. Brooklin Country Store for breakfast sandwiches and baked goods, annd other surrounding areas. Again, while a bit tight in the living room and kitchen, the view and outside area made this a strong option for a repeat visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

nelson s., grand rapids, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
Beautiful views. We saw eagles,seals and a crab boat checking his pots. We drove to bar harbor several times with plenty of sea food places along the way. There was 5 of us and we had lots of room to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Beautiful Welcoming Cottage On the Water
A beautiful cottage on the water that was well appointed. It was a perfect place for our visit to Maine. The only disappointment was we were never connected to WiFi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow, just Wow
Right on the water with spectacular views. Peaceful and quiet surroundings with lots of trees. Very comfortable. Perfect place for relaxing and enjoying sunrises over the hills of Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Nice, clean, quiet place to getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Abbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine vacation
We visited the first week in November. The property is gorgeous, but the listings between VRBO and Vacasa (a third party that handles the actual communication for check in and such) have huge discrepancies about being dog friendly. This caused significant stress when we arrived as we had to find the original listing saying we could bring our small dog. I would definitely recommend the property, but just be sure you keep track of what you are agreeing to. Also, the bedrooms were warm enough for us, but the common area was hard to heat with the vaulted ceilings. It would not be comfortable in really cold weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bob T
Loved the location !!! Beautiful, peaceful , very enjoyable We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steve T.

Beautiful setting
Our party truly enjoyed staying on this gorgeous piece of property. Unfortunately, we lost power and water for approximately 18 hours due to a tropical storm. We did not have a name or a phone number for the local property manager, and were unable to request help. We contacted Vacasa on the 800 number and were informed that an urgent request would be put through for some assistance. We never heard anything. However, the caretaker/maintenance man came to check on the property on his own accord, and was able to assist us by hooking up a generator for a few hours to give us relief. We were very grateful to him. Housekeeping was definitely needing improvement. There was a very large area rug in the master bedroom that needed to be removed as it was a tripping hazard and caused several falls. We were unable to move it as it was under all that heavy furniture. There was mold in both the bathrooms and many of the dishes and silverware were dirty when we arrived for check-in. All in all, it was an incredible stay, because we are flexible bunch that loved the location, beautiful surroundings, and the hikes nearby. The most important correction would be that there would be a contact locally for assistance in emergencies, such as the one we encountered.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
Absolutely the most gorgeous setting and comfortable accommodations. Not a touristy area which we enjoyed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views!
Super spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
We loved our first trip to Maine! The views were breathtaking and the house provided everything we needed for our family of 5. We drove to Acadia twice during our trip and also found beautiful trails close by the property. We would love to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Tuftonboro, NH

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Wonderful
Lil See is an idyllic cottage in a supremely beautiful part of Maine. The cottage is clean, well-designed, very comfortable and the kitchen is cute and easy to cook in. With two littles in tow having a washer and dryer was essential. The views from the cottage are amazing and the location is remote enough to be quiet but with lovely hikes and the conveniences of Blue Hill only a few minutes away. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy and Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family trip to Maine!
We loved the little house in Brooklin. While it was far from many of the sites, we didn't mindusing it as our home base to travel to Acadia and Damariscotta, along with other places. The house was comfortable, had a well stocked kitchen, and was a good layout for our family of 4 with 2 teenage boys. There was a good bit of fog, which was disappointing, but the views were beautfiul when we could see them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and fully stocked!
Perfect for our family of 5 - kids aged 11, 9, 6. The younger boys loved the crab squishmallows in the kids bedroom and my daughter loved having a room all to herself. There’s no access to the water for swimming but a nice little sitting area down along the water on the rocks. The house is next to two other homes but we barely knew they were there. There IS a washer and dryer for use despite the listing saying there isn’t (think they just need to update the description). There weren’t any games or puzzles as advertised which honestly wasn’t a big deal but I weirdly look forward to doing puzzles in rentals and seeing how many pieces are missing. We did leave behind an Acadia puzzle on purpose so hoping they leave it there for y’all! Amazing little screened in porch was probably our favorite part of the house, second only to the fridge magnets ❤️. Toiletries and kitchen essentials were provided which was nice since we didn’t travel with salt for those darn buttered noodles for the kids. Would definitely stay again, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Very well appointed and relaxing house. It has great views and great area to relax as well as private (quiet) rooms. We spent time making and sharing meals. It was hard to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots to see at li'l see
The views are absolutely beautiful. The house is quaint cottage set back off the road. Very private and relaxing. Enjoyed our time here from start to finish. The house supplied everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023