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Privately owned water view cottage with fabulous views of Penobscot Bay!

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Belfast

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Beach nearby
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 462 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Belfast, ME
  • Place, Perry's Nut House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Moose Point State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Belfast Harbor
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Belfast

Oceanside stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Perry's Nut House and 2 miles (3 km) of Moose Point State Park with a stay here. ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center and Belfast Armistice Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Perry's Nut House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moose Point State Park - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Belfast Harbor - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 51 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 53 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 6 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Belfast Co-op - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nautilus Seafood & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Traci's Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Downshift Coffee - ‬7 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.

Privately owned water view cottage with fabulous views of Penobscot Bay!

Are you looking for the quintessential Maine cottage with views of Penobscot Bay and steps away from the beach? Look no further, Overlook Cottage has two bedrooms and one full bath (newly updated 2023) with two full size beds and one queen bed and sleeps 4 adults or 2 adults with children comfortably. Enjoy views while grilling your catch of the day or dining inside the screened porch. Enjoy the Adirondack chairs on the deck or play an outdoor game on the massive green lawn out front. The cottage has a flat screen tv, Bose Sound-bar, internet for those working remote, screened in deck and full (newly renovated in 2023) kitchen. On those cool nights enjoy our newly installed vented contemporary fireplace while watching the waves outside. We are working to lower our environmental impact and have installed a reverse osmosis water system to avoid plastic water bottles and are using laundry sheets instead of wasteful plastic containers. Be sure to bring your own water bottle for your hikes and outdoor adventures. Enchanting downtown Belfast with its quaint shops and delicious restaurants is only 3 miles away. Guided water adventures, relaxation, golf, and local artists are all just minutes away!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 670 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Privately owned water view cottage with fabulous views of Penobscot Bay! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the quintessential Maine cottage experience and I'm so sad we had to leave this morning! Cozy, clean, with all the modern amenities you need and thoughtful touches everywhere you look. Super soft towels and blankets, lovely soap/lotion, a plethora of books, functional TV (silly but this isn't always the case and we had two football games to watch!), beautiful coffee cups... We didn't get to sit on the porch much but the view was great and the beach was an easy walk. Loved this place so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlea Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean home perfect for our quick getaway. Quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very restful Just what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, fresh linens, plenty of towels, coffee pot, cooking utensils...everything and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at Water View Cottage. We found the listing to be very accurate. The fireplace added a nice touch for enjoying with our morning coffee.The location of the Cottage was great for going north or south to other places.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin was wonderful! The location can't be beat for relaxation by the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with view of the water, we loved sitting on the porch drinking our morning coffee. Host was wonderful to work with, would definitely stay again if in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at Overlook; what a beautiful location, and accommodating, clean, cozy home! We hope to be back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage!!!! Loved the view! We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best part about this cottage was the great view of the bay from the screened in porch! It was a quiet and peaceful location, but also close enough to Belfast to easily access restaurants and groceries. It was a perfect home base for exploring the mid coast of Maine. Check in was simple and Pamela provided not only necessary, but many extra amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay!

Spent a week with my family and we had the best time. The cottage was thoughtfully set up with everything we would need including firewood. My kids loved running through the lawn and walking down to the beach. We also enjoyed going into Belfast to explore the shops and food scene. And it was an easy day trip to Acadia! We want to come back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely, comfortable clean property
The view from off the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion

So comfortable, clean and lovely furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

THEBA H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything needed and then some place

This place has it all! Every amenity. It is clean. Centrally located to all major tourist areas. Is peaceful. Clean. Modern with the cozy cabin feel. I would recommend this to anyone! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Coastal Maine Perfection

We loved our stay at this property! It was so clean and comfortable and felt very homey! The view of Belfast Bay from the screened porch was the icing on the cake. We prepared a lot of our own meals, and the kitchen was well-equipped for our needs. The home was in the just-right location for our explorations of Midcoast and Down East Maine.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine in October

Cottage was exactly as described and more. Beautifully decorated, clean and peaceful with a view. We thoroughly enjoyed our time spent here. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillie E., Harker Heights, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property, beautiful view!!!

This is a lovely little cottage which sits at the top of a slope on a beautiful bay. The only issue we had was a short lived loss of water pressure due to a water main break up the street. The owner was quick to find out where the issue was and let us know the city was working to have it restored. They had it repaired within an hour or so & we were back in business!! The cottage was very welcoming and provided us with all the comfort we needed during our stay. I would highly recommend this owner & this cottage for anyone visiting this area!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Belfast

Fantastic vacation in Maine! This cottage was adorable, conveniently located, clean and the host was fantastic! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage on the bay

We really enjoyed the views from the deck . The screened in porch is wonderful too. Just the perfect size for the two of us. Belfast is a lovely town and easy to drive around in. We are from a small town so we really appreciate the slower traffic.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A week in paradise

It was an amazing place to stay. Great location with a beautiful view. Quiet and serene with a short drive into Belfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

It is our second year renting this property and we had a great time. The location is quiet and relaxing. Amazing view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024