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

Golf Castine vacation home next to a golf course

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Interior
A dining room with a wooden table, six chairs, a vase with flowers, and a decorative shelf with plates.
TV, DVD player, books
A living room with two blue armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, a striped sofa, and a staircase leading to another level.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Castine, ME
  • Place, Maine Maritime Academy
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort George Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪91 min drive‬

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About the area

Castine

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Castine vacation home, you'll find Main Street and Maine Maritime Academy. Castline Golf Club and Fort George Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Maine Maritime Academy - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Main Street - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fort George Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Castline Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Castine Historical Society - 2 min drive - 1.9 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
  • ‪T & C Grocery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Manor Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pentagoet Inn & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Breeze & Castine Variety - ‬2 min drive

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The wood stove cannot be used. Do not climb on the apple trees. Bring in outside chair cushions. Charging of Electric Vehicle - Review with Host.
Drones shall not used on property. To access the adjacent Organic Farm, please use their driveway only from roadway.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay. to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.7 mi (63-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Antique Cape, Water View, Historic Castine, Penobscot Bay. to downtown Castine?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Castine.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, helpful hosts....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Maine

We loved the location, the ease of getting to the center of Castine and to the beach at Wadsworth Cove. The house was very comfortable and clean, and had plenty of space. It was perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rose Cottage is quintessential charming old Maine!! The cottage is exactly as drscribed, & the owner was most kind & responsive. We were a family of 5 and enjoyed our stay as our needs were fully met.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time that my wife and I stayed at this wonderful cottage. It is a beautiful spot and we continue to enjoy staying here. The view of Thatch Cove, with the continuous cycling of the tides is very relaxing. This is coastal Maine at its best! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis L.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved this cottage, very charming. The only thing I had a problem with was the uneven walkway for my disabled husband. BUT…that was my fault for not checking if it was handicap accessible. There was a very comfortable bedroom and full bath on the first floor, and with a little help he managed just fine.The host was very responsive when we had a minor problem and all was well quickly.We loved being right in Castine, quiet but close to everything.
This was my first view when we woke up!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Archival

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

We had a wonderful stay at this adorable cottage. The cottage is so charming with its wood floors and light filled rooms. The view was probally one of our favorite things about the cottage along with a little chipmonk who came to visit every morning on the porch to eat from the rose bushes. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need. The cottage is so close to in-town Castine with all it's wonderful history. We enjoyed grabbing a breakfast sandwich and a coffee from the shops and sitting under the covered picnic benches on the dock to watch the boats come in. The beach was definitely one of the highlights of our trip and it is less than a 2 minute drive from the cottage. The location of the cottage is also great. We were able to visit many other towns including Bar Harbor, Camden and Deer Isle to name a few. Constance and Steve were wonderful and friendly host. They made check in and out a breeze. We truly enjoyed our time here!
In-town Castine
View from the docks in Castine.
Castine's harbor
Castine's beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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.