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Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House

Vinalhaven vacation home with balcony

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4 bedrooms, WiFi
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Vinalhaven, ME
  • Place, Vinalhaven Historical Society
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Grimes Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Clayfers Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪118 min drive‬

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About the area

Vinalhaven

In Vinalhaven .You'll find Vinalhaven Historical Society and Grimes Park within a 15-minute walk of this Vinalhaven vacation home. Also, Clayfers Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Indian Camp Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vinalhaven Historical Society - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grimes Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Clayfers Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Indian Camp Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lawson's Quarry - 10 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nebo Lodge - ‬234 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪North Haven Brewing - ‬232 min drive
  • ‪greet's eats - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Salty Dogs Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House

Enjoy the convenience of downtown island living at Shirley's House! This tastefully decorated two-story home is the perfect space for a family or group of 5-6 guests. The shaded porch provides a great space for outdoor dining, happy hour or a quiet place to enjoy a book. Located a short walking distance from downtown shops, restaurants, Carvers Harbor, Lanes Island Preserve, Saturday morning Farmers Market, and the town library, this location can't be beat!
HOUSE RULES:
- Smoking, fireworks, indoor/outdoor fires are NOT allowed
- Please no parties or large gatherings
- Keep the property and all furnishings in good order
- PARKING – Parking is limited to 1 or 2 vehicle(s). Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only.
- Appliances for their intended use only
- Water and Septic: You are on an island, so please be mindful of water usage and waste water
- No fires- even if there is a fireplace, wood stove, or fire pit
- Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Please follow the check out list before departure.
-Pets: this is a NO pets property; guests found in violation of this policy will be charged an additional fee of $350 and will be required to find alternative lodging for their pet for the remainder of their stay
Garbage: All trash must be stowed in the proper garbage or recycling receptacle. Guests must visit the transfer station before departure. Guests may leave 1 bag of trash at the end of stay if the transfer station is closed. If excessive trash is left it is charged $15/bag.
Returnables: All returnable bottles & cans may be dropped off at the town parking lot downtown to benefit Eldercare services on the island. There are no hours of operation so this may be done anytime.
Transfer Station Hours- Sun, Mon, Weds, & Thurs 7:30am -- 4:00pm
Lobster shells- If you're planning on cooking lobster, crab, mussels, etc. please visit the dump the day after your meal or if you're on the ocean you may dispose of your shells in the ocean. Anything that comes from the ocean can go back in the ocean. Do not leave lobster shells in the garbage for over 24 hours. With high heats/humidity lobster shells can become a huge mess/smells and can also attract unwanted animals to the property.
Laundry: It is helpful to the cleaning staff if you keep up with laundering towels throughout your stay and only leave one load of towels upon departure.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village

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

  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 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
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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Beautiful Downtown Vinalhaven Home! Shirley's House
216200

Frequently asked questions

How close is Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.8 mi (90-min drive) away from the Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi (5-min drive) from Clayfers Beach and 3.4 mi (11-min drive) from Indian Camp Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House to downtown Vinalhaven?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Vinalhaven.

Shirley's House-Beautiful In Town House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
i knew Shirley, so it was a walk down memory lane. Shirley's house location is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL G.

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

Charming home, great location, comfy beds!

What a beautiful home this. It is well-kept, has a well-stocked kitchen for cooking, and is 2 minutes from Carver’s Market. Everything about this space is welcoming down to the beach towels for the quarry, so much space to gather, and a gorgeous porch. The beds were so comfortable, especially the ones up the stairs from the laundry room. This was such a special experience. It was like visiting Grandma’s: everything you need and comfort no matter what you do. I cannot wait to enjoy an iced tea on that beautiful porch again! Thank you, Shirley’s House. You made us feel so welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Lovely island home

We loved our stay on Vinalhaven. The house is charming and well equipped. Two bedrooms are accessible by one set of stairs and the other two are reached by a different set of stairs, so going from one to the other means going downstairs, through the house and back up the other stairs. Not a problem for adults, but if you have kids who may need you in the night, it's something to be aware of. But the location is great! Walkable to town and easy drives to gorgeous walks and views of the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Shirley’s House

This was really like staying in Shirley’s home. A well stocked kitchen, plenty of space for the 5 of us, accessible to everything. Even herbs growing in a big outdoor pot! The house was clean and very comfortable. 2 minute walk to the harbor, a short bike ride to the quarries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

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

Great spot!

Great house with interesting design. Great porch, great location in easy walking of downtown and the nature preserve. Well equipped with good wifi and a kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

We Can't Wait to Come Back to Shirley's House

Shirley's House is an absolutely classic, clean, solid, incredibly charming place with enough space that 8 adults could comfortably and easily live together for a solid week. It's in a PERFECT location-- in a quiet neighborhood, but literally 3 minutes walking distance to downtown. The farm and fresh seafood stand "Two if By Sea" is even closer by, and we got a dozen lobsters for dinner one night that had been in the ocean six hours earlier (fully steamed and ready to eat, too!). A slightly longer but totally beautiful walk in the opposite direction gets you to Lane Island nature preserve and some amazing views and hiking trail. Our four grown children and two of their partners were with us, and fell into a regular cocktail hour in the late afternoon/early evening when the setting sun would flood the west-facing living room with light each day. We felt totally transported back in time for a week. Before we left, we overheard some of the "kids" making plans amongst themselves about when they might plan another trip to Shirley's House on their own. Maybe we've started a new tradition!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020