Cozy, private cottage on the water.

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Brooklin, ME

Wooden Boat School4 min drive
Friend Memorial Public Library6 min drive
Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)80 min drive
Acadia National Park83 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Rm

1 Double Futon

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor shower

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

You’ll love the "Bivalve" for it's privacy, solitude, and coziness. Located in a region known for its beauty, the cottage is biking distance to the Wooden Boat school, an hour from Acadia Nat'l Park, and close to other family-friendly activities. Historic Blue Hill where you can pick-up groceries or a piece of art, is a scenic 20-minute drive. Watch for loons and eagles on Herrick Bay just steps from the cottage. The Bivalve is perfect for couples, small families, or solo adventurers. New additions include an outdoor shower, RO water filter, rebuilt front porch, new clothes washer/dryer, new refrigerator, and a remodeled bedroom including a cedar-lined closet.

Property manager

Terry Cummings

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brooklin

Located in Brooklin, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Jonathan Fisher House and Turtle Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Blue Hill Wine Shop and Edgar M. Tennis Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Blue Hill Books and The Barnacle. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Brooklin, ME

What's nearby

Wooden Boat School - 4 min drive
Friend Memorial Public Library - 6 min drive
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts - 46 min drive
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 77 min drive
Acadia National Park - 83 min drive

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Morning Moon Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Sleigh Bell Shoppe and Lobster Crate - ‬16 min drive
‪Lookout-Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪The Cave - ‬7 min drive
‪Jones Lobster - ‬35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, private cottage on the water. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, private cottage on the water.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, private cottage on the water.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, private cottage on the water. located?

This family-friendly Brooklin cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Wooden Boat School and Friend Memorial Public Library. Deer Isle Bridge is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karim E.

25 June 2024

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

Wonderful cottage directly by the water

We stayed for 6 nights in June 2024 (family of 3, with our teenage daughter). The house is exactly as described on the website. It is really directly at the water in a beautiful and quiet and peaceful setting. It is wonderfully suited to relax and wind down and enjoy nature at its best. The cabin is beautifully appointed and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. A big plus is the screened in porch with the view on the water and ample space for meals al fresco. Another highlight is the provided canoe which allows for fun and memorable moments on the water, such as sunset cruises. The tide recedes far enough to muck around and collect mussels and clams for your dinner fresh from the sea. Another plus is the outside shower. The kitchen is completely equipped to cook sea food, including fresh lobsters. The location close to Blue Hill is just a 20 minute drive to excellent fish market and wine store and supermarket. Also the quaint little fisher village Stonington where one can get fresh lobsters right off the boat is just a 40 minute scenic drive away. Even to Acadia it is only a bit more than an hour and the drive is beautiful. The cottage is big enough for a small family and a really cozy place. One cannot go wrong with this place. The owner is super easy to communicate with and the check in and check out were super easy and straight forward. We give this a complete 5 star rating and can highly recommend to anyone seeking to spend some quality time close to nature.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

4 Sept 2023

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

Amazing Getaway

I can't say enough how much I loved our stay in Brooklin. It was so peaceful and I loved being at the waters edge. The screened in porch was amazing. I loved waking up with a view of the water. The kitchen was very well equipped for cooking meals. So many fun daytrips nearby. Feeling very well rested. Hope to return someday!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

28 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing Getaway

This was our second year staying at the Bivalve. It was perfectly quiet and relaxing. The eagles, osprey, king fisher, pipers and seagulls were the best entertainment while viewing from the screened porch. This quaint and charming cottage is clean and well equipped with everything you need. My favorite is the refreshing outdoor shower! We hope to return again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

14 Aug 2023

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

Cozy Cottage

Perfect location -quiet, on the water, and close to town, Wooden Boat and Naskeag Point. Very clean with a well-stocked kitchen. We will definitely stay again!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

2 Aug 2023

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

Perfect stay

Bivalve is an excellent property and location for a quiet week of renewal. After a rainy early summer in Maine, our week was mostly sunny. We visited some of our favorite Down East sites, but spent many hours on the screened porch, reading, talking, and staring at Herrick Bay. A Belted Kingfisher appeared the morning we departed to bid us farewell and invite us to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn M.

10 July 2023

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

Dreamy Coastal Maine Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at the Bivalve Cottage SO MUCH! It was every bit as beautiful and homey as described. I would say that the cabin felt more spacious than the pictures showed, there was privacy for the bathroom and bedrooms. The cottage had all the amenities of home, including washer/dryer, paper products, fully stocked kitchen dishes, utensils, spices, board games, puzzles, etc. The owner provided a wonderful summary of all the things that we would need to know about the cabin, and then some! Some of things that weren't included in the description were the urban firepit. We had several nice campfires while we were there. We enjoyed the quiet setting and we could watch the sunrise AND sunset from the beautiful screenporch everyday. One item that I would like to point out is that this is not a good location for swimming. It was, however, the most perfect location for digging clams and finding mussels. We had several nights of freshly foraged seafood. Another item that I would also point out is that this cottage is pretty far removed from much tourism and/or stores and shops. This was a major advantage for us...as we thoroughly enjoyed the quiet and nature. But it's not an ideal location if you were hoping for evening ice cream cones...it would take about a 20 minute drive to get there. We had a wonderful time. Our teenage boys didn't want to leave. We loved this place so much, and appreciate Terry for sharing such a lovely cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

4 July 2023

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

Week on the coast

We had a great time in Brooklin. The house was well stocked and comfortable. The location can’t be beat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ida L.

24 June 2023

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

Genuine Maine cottage experience

Second stay even better. Right on the water, quiet, totally equipped, nice host, great trails everywhere; birds, deer, and even people. Nice ones.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Angie S.

21 June 2023

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

First time in Maine

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bivalve. The location was quiet, quaint and beautiful. The amenities were clearly described and we had all we needed to enjoy this retreat. Our only complaint would be lack of comfortable seating, with just one small couch to relax on for a family of 4. Overall, we had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

15 June 2023

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

Beautiful View

We had a lovely time at this cabin! All the amenities listed were there and the cabin as a whole was very clean. The view from the porch was stunning at sunset and there are many other shore locations and hiking trails near by to check out as well

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

28 Aug 2022

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Paradise

Having spent my childhood summers in Brooklin it was like going home. Our visit to the Bivalve was the perfect getaway. We embraced the peacefulness and solitude of this cottage which had everything we needed. Lots of time spent watching various seabirds and the changing of the tides. Very hard to leave. Simply the best! We’ve booked it for next summer.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

20 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful stay

We had an amazing time. It was a peaceful getaway that was perfect for my girls. They had a great time with all the board games. The view was amazing and we spotted eagles, cormorants, terns, plovers, rails, and osprey perched on the rocks. Overall a very fun experience for us all.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

16 Aug 2022

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

Quiet getaway

Our family of four spent a week in August at the Bivalve. It was just what we needed, quiet and away from the crowds but accessible to everything we wanted to see. Close to Acadia & Little Deer Isle. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. The outdoor shower was fantastic. Washer/dryer and dishwasher were very appreciated in a rustic camp like this. Groceries were 20 min away in Blue Hill. Even though we went during the busiest time of the year, we felt we had the whole coast of Maine to ourselves in this location!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

10 Aug 2022

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

Great base camp for vacation

very well laid out, no frills small cabin. A lot of well appointed amenities for a small place. The wifi was strong and the laundry and dish washer were well used. The porch views are great and the kids loved playing on the huge rock at the tide extremes and searching for crabs. The sea water is cold even in August. Not much room in the yard or shore for small kids to roam free though. Brooklin is a great nearby small town with a general store.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P., Easton

14 July 2022

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Perfect respite

This little cabin with an extremely well stocked kitchen was a perfect base of operations for our stay in Brooklin and classes at tge Wooden Boat School. You can’t beat the screened porch.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine T.

25 June 2022

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Felt like a second home

I fell in love with Maine while staying at the Bivalve! Everything was great and Terry had accommodations set up perfectly for our comfort. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

29 Aug 2021

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

Great Brooklin cottage

We had a great time staying at the Bivalve. The location was perfect for the course I was taking at the WBS. The evenings were enjoyed on the screened in porch & the access to water was great for a couple of paddles and swims.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucas S.

22 Aug 2021

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

Very nice cabin in the middle of the forecast with an spectacular view to the bay.

We spent a great week at this very nice and calm cabin beside the bay. The cabin is very comfortable and has everything that is require to have a great moment. The owner also provided a great list of activities and places to do and visit. My 9 years daughter was crying when we were leaving, she wanted to move there!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

daniel h.

16 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Improvements Possible

Checking in and out and cleaning both need improvement. Otherwise a very nice quiet place with beautiful scenery.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael G.

14 Aug 2021

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

Charming little house in a special place

We loved our stay at the Bivalve. The house is cozy and has a beautiful view over Herrick Bay. Terry, the owner, is very responsive and the house is well maintained.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

1 Aug 2021

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

Quiet Get-Away.

Nice, quiet neighborhood with access to water activities as well as sun-rise and sun-set viewing. Lots of bird life and easy transit to The Wooden Boat campus.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denis K.

28 June 2021

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

Just as advertised.

My husband and I stayed 4 nights at the Bivalve. It was wonderful, exactly what we were looking for. We wanted a secluded, quiet, Maine experience. The screened in porch in front overlooking the water was wonderful - providing great views as well as a very welcoming breeze. The cabin was clean; nice landscaping; great location; everything we wanted. There were very hot days during our stay and cool nights - the cabin has an air conditioner and base board heat - we were always very comfortable. We would certainly rent again if ever in Maine.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ida L.

20 June 2021

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

A rare treat

It's the perfect place for people who love nature and quiet and seashore and woods and a feeling of being a part of it all while still inside the cottage while having access to so many beautiful shores and streams and woods and seaside villages. We found it ideal for the two of us.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

16 June 2021

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Perfect getaway

This cabin was the perfect getaway for our 25th anniversary!!! It is beautiful and in a perfectly secluded location. Everything was just right. Communication with Terry was extremely easy. We will definitely be returning.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021