This waterfront property is located in the heart of "downtown" Port Clyde. Walk to everything- the Monhegan Ferry, Port Clyde General Store, restaurants, kayak rentals, Marshall Point Light, galleries, coffee shop and ice cream. Having the General Store in such close proximity is an added benefit if you need a delicious home-cooked meal, or to make a quick stop to pick up some essentials and a cup of delicious coffee!
Done walking? Relax on the deck overlooking the harbor and watch the lobster boats.
There is direct water access for shallow draft outboards and all types of self-propelled watercraft. There is also a mooring for larger boats.
Your own private beach is a treasure trove of gifts from the sea that provide hours of entertainment and education.
Ample parking.
Please note that our rental week runs from Saturday to Saturday from 5/1 through 10/31
Property manager
Michael Keating
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
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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
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A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Port Clyde
Located in Port Clyde, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Owls Head Transportation Museum and Maine Lighthouse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tenants Harbor Marina and Coastal Children's Museum. Maine State Prison Store and Sail Power and Steam Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Port Clyde, ME
What's nearby
Marshall Point Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Tenants Harbor Marina - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 29 min drive - 28.6 km
Samoset Resort Golf Course - 33 min drive - 31.9 km
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 75 min drive - 78.7 km
Getting around
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Jameson Point Lobster Company - 43 min drive
The Quarry Tavern - 8 min drive
Happy Clam - 8 min drive
Village Ice Cream - 1 min walk
The Causeway Restaurant - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Direct waterfront home pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at Direct waterfront home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Direct waterfront home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Direct waterfront home located?
Located in Port Clyde, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Marshall Point Lighthouse, and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Tenants Harbor Marina. Sandy Beach and Crescent Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent waterfront views. Fantastic location. Easy long walks to lighthouse with my dog. Long afternoons on waterfront lawn reading with constant breezes despite the humid weather in Rockland. Bathroom is old and needs to be replaced but small trade off for the location and price. Owner was super, very responsive to our texts. If you need the second bedroom, (we did not), it is very musty and may be an issue for some. If you are fussy and expect a spotless rental, pay much more elsewhere as we did need to clean the bathroom and wipe down all surfaces, but as I said price and location was worth having to do this.
This might have been the prettiest location in Maine I’ve visited. I grew up visiting family in the Moosehead Lake area and it is beautiful. But Port Clyde and the location of this cottage is such a lovely spot. I loved sitting and watching the fishing boats and the Monhegan ferry coming and going and being able to walk to get ice cream, coffee or a lobster roll within a two minute walk. I look forward to visiting again.
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this Port Clyde rental. It's a very quaint, quiet, pleasant and private place to stay. It contained everything that we needed.
Thank you to our host for being so accommodating.
I love the location, centered in the village!
The owner was very prompt in responding to all of our questions, especially since we were the first renters of the season😉
My only suggestion would be to add black out curtains in the bedrooms as the sunrise is really early during the end of May! Perhaps a notebook for renters with common questions/answers…Definitely would book again!!!!! 💕
In LOVE with Port Clyde and this little ranch on the water.
My family stayed here in June 2023. We have stayed in Port Clyde before and have always enjoyed it but staying directly on the water was pure perfection.
The house worked wonderfully for our family of four.
We visit family in Spruce Head, Maine at least once a year and it’s our time for seafood galore.
The lobster pot / propane set up was used daily for the lobsters we purchased on the dock. FYI - Lobsters were $8/lb for soft shell during our stay.
We walked to Port Clyde Fresh Catch and bought halibut and crab. Took a drive to Weskeag Oyster company and brought back our fill of $1 oysters.
There’s an art gallery in a barn-like structure across from the general store that is open a few days a week for happy hour.
The walk to Marshall Point lighthouse is such a joy.
Thank you Michael for opening your home to us.
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You can't beat the view of the active harbor of Port Clyde and the location is very convienient with walking distance to shops, restauraunts and the Monhegan Ferry.
My husband, our dog and I thoroughly enjoyed our week in this little cottage in the heart of Port Clyde! It was our 30th wedding anniversary, and the views from the cottage were stunning at all times of the day. A sea glass hunter’s paradise and the host was super responsive to our needs. A lovely place to walk and watch all of the harbor’s activities. Hope to be able to stay there in the future!
Enjoyed the stay…beautiful view of the port
Local general store that carried anything and everything you need!
The host very responsive
Look forward to next year!
It isn’t fancy, but Mike never claims it is. Awesome old-school beach house in a delightful location. Yes, it is loud in the morning, but you get used to it. Not for people who want fancy or perfection, but if you like mismatched comfort and a killer view, it’s for you.
This rental had everything you need for a fun and relaxing vacation! We enjoyed walking next door to the ice cream shop, the general store, the ferry landing, etc. The host was very kind and helpful, as well.
We loved this location, right on the harbor in the center of Port Clyde. The house is rustic and perfect. New floors have it a clean look. Great beds, which is always a surprise. Responsive owner made it easy to communicate.
The positives: We three sisters in our 60s and our small dog really liked the location of this simple house on the water. We went swimming at high tide, took the ferry over to Monhegan for the day, kayaked, and relaxed outside on the spacious deck and lawn with the wonderful shade trees, watching the tides and the boats come and go. We could walk to the grocery store, the ferry, the bakery, and restaurants.
The interior of the house is simply furnished and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you will need and there are multiple tables for eating or doing puzzles or playing games. The TV with streaming service was great and the WIFI was good. AT&T cell phone service was spotty, but there is a house phone you can use.
The negatives: There is a working warehouse across the street that starts before 6am and is very loud in the twin bedroom which faces it. That is the only reason we couldn't give the location 5 stars. There is no place to hang your clothes in the master bedroom (hooks or a standalone wardrobe would fix that) and there were zero hangers in the twin bedroom closet. There is some ceiling mold and some of the windows won't open and need screens. The lawn chairs should be refurbished or replaced. These are small issues that impacted our stay but we still enjoyed ourselves very much and would recommend the house to others.
Mike is a very responsive host and easy to get in touch with. Check in and communication couldn't have been better. Thank you, Mike!
We arrived at this home and installed y fell in love with it. The water view is second to none! The little hamlet of Port Clyde is just around the bend and you will find everything you need.
The bed is comfortable and the home is vintage adorable. I could have stayed forever thank you for sharing your home. We will absolutely return.
I was there for a three week period of mostly solitude and enjoyed the changes of fall, the movements of tides, The predawn walks to watch the sun rise at Point Marshall and the variety of birds who also enjoyed the changing tides in the inlet in front of the house as well as chats with the various humans who live and work there, such as Glenn Libby founder of the Seafood Coop. . House is simple, well appointed, could do with a new paint job inside due to some wear and a bit of mildew but otherwise perfect for a simple getaway without being isolated.
This property has an amazing view of the coast. The owner was very accommodating.
We found Port Clyde to be very charming, well kept secret on the coast of Maine.
This cute little house was our home base for a week. It is conveniently located close to Marshall Point and Pemaquid lighthouses, as well as a short walk to the Monhegan Ferry, and Rockland and Camden are nearly.
The kitchen is very nicely stocked if you want to cook a meal. The view from the living room window is spectacular. The only downside is there is no closet available for use in the Master bedroom. Otherwise this property checked all of our boxes.
There is a wonderful bakery nearby as well as a General store with a wonderful selection of food and adult beverages. The General store also has a cafe.
I will definitely recommend this house to those who have mobility issues, everything is on one level and only a few steps to access the house.
Property is as pictured. It was a a great location & house very cozy. The constant view of the waterfront was absolutely wonderful. You couldn’t ask for a better location to enjoy the little village of Port Clyde. So enjoyable to go out most days searching for sea glass right at your doorstep. Easy walk to ferry, general store & other places to visit by the water front. Due to the lateness in the season most eating places were closed or limited days & hours. Enjoyed eating at the General Store counter for breakfast though we had most meals at the house. Getting to Rockland was very easy & a nice drive which is where we grocery shopped for our meals. Just a beautiful area. We went out on a recreational lobster boat tour through the Wyeth museum & it was very interesting learning about local history of Port Clyde. Most fun & interesting tour. Michael was very responsive on check in & checkout guidance. My only complaint is we didn’t rent for two weeks instead of just the one.….. Michael thanks for letting us stay at your house.
Loved the location!! Loved the town of port Clyde - house was charming but some areas could have been cleaner. Blinds, tables, heater vents. deck had trash that we cleaned up. There was laundry still in washer and dryer when we got there. We wondered about trash/recycling … might be nice to have some kind of write up on taking care of house. But overall we completely enjoyed our stay!!!!
Beautiful views and convenient location in the heart of the village. Everything we needed was provided and we could launch our kayaks from the front yard!
This property is in a wonderful location...right on the water. Watching the tide move in and out was the very best. So peaceful. The seagulls and dock wake up early! So be ready for that. Overall, it was a very lovely two weeks. Make sure you go kayaking! And Monhegan Island was a favorite! Say hi to the Puffins as well. Now, book your trip to Maine!