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Juniper Cottage on Bailey Island – A Peaceful, Relaxing, CLEAN Vacation

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bailey Island, ME
  • Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bailey Island Bridge
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Land's End Gift Shop
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, ME (NHZ-Brunswick Executive)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Juniper Cottage on Bailey Island – A Peaceful, Relaxing, CLEAN Vacation

Juniper Cottage on Bailey Island is ready to be your oasis in the coming summer months. This charming shake shingle summer home was originally built in 1905 and is renovated with deluxe and modern furniture and finishings. Situated upon a stunning ¾ acre yard, a highlight of the cottage is the screened porch leading to a large outdoor deck with a brand new barbecue and a cozy fire pit (wood included). It is the perfect place to relax after a day at the beach (a short walk away!) and enjoy a family barbecue while overlooking the beautiful organic vegetable, fruit, and flower gardens. The fresh vegetables, raspberries, and blueberries are yours for the taking!

Beach chairs, badminton sets, horseshoes, and water toys are available for your day at the house or at beautiful Cedar Beach. Don’t miss out on taking a walk out to the island at low tide!

Enjoy convenient day trips to lighthouses, state parks, and outlet shopping. Don’t miss out on visiting the famous Mackerel Cove. Have dinner at local restaurants such as the famed Cook’s Lobster House.

We are happy to arrange a private sunset sail on a yacht for an additional fee.

We understand concerns about cleanliness and health precautions during these times and as as such the cottage is deep cleaned and sanitized in between every stay. We follow CDC protocols and guidelines for deep cleaning and sanitization. You can view these protocols here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html. We are also using EPA-registered disinfectants (https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2) for cleaning surfaces, electronics, and linens, and we ourselves follow prospering hand washing and hygiene when cleaning. There is no cleaner and safer place to be!

20 minutes from Brunswick and Bowdoin College. 30 minutes from Freeport and L.L.Bean. 45 minutes from Portland.

Please note that the property manager regularly checks on the property to ensure all is in order and that there are no additional guests beyond the ones specified when the home is booked. This way we can make sure the septic system is not overwhelmed by having more than the original number of people authorized, leading to a far more comfortable stay.

We look forward to you experiencing the magic of Juniper Cottage on Bailey Island!

Property manager

Ana Luisa Leon

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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

About the area

Bailey Island

Bailey Island is home to this cottage. Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum and Pickard Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bailey Island Bridge and Cobwork Bridge. Land's End Gift Shop and Paddleworks are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.
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Bailey Island, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bailey Island Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cobwork Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Land's End Gift Shop - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 40 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 26 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Marina and Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Erica's Seafood - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Allen's Seafood - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Salt Cod Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Juniper Cottage on Bailey Island – A Peaceful, Relaxing, CLEAN Vacation pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Juniper Cottage on Bailey Island – A Peaceful, Relaxing, CLEAN Vacation?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Juniper Cottage on Bailey Island – A Peaceful, Relaxing, CLEAN Vacation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Juniper Cottage on Bailey Island – A Peaceful, Relaxing, CLEAN Vacation located?

Situated in Bailey Island, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay, Bailey Island Bridge and Cobwork Bridge. Land's End Gift Shop and Paddleworks are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Cozy Cabin

Beautiful location on a beautiful Maine Island.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

Great vacation rental

My family and I had a wonderful, relaxing time at the Juniper house. We hiked and spent time at the really great sandy beach. The yard is beautiful and Island is a great place to explore. I would love to go back and recommend this as a vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cedar Beach Cottage

Great deck with large yard. Screened in porch a plus. Easy access to beach. Space is perfect for 6 people, 8 makes it a bit tight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George W.

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

Another good stay at Juniper Cottage!

My family has stayed at this Bailey Island cottage several times. It’s well located in a quiet area between two beaches. The property is dated but has all the amenities that we need-washer/dryer, large deck and yard, and ample interior space. It’s not luxurious, but rather gives a Maine”camp” experience. The cottage has met our multi-generational (ages 6-73) needs well, and we plan to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

A week’s vacation

Nice location. Definitely a cottage feel. Warm upstairs on hot days. Had everything we needed. Seems like for the cost of a week it would have had more like a/c, water purifier for the stinky water, mattress pads but we are all campers who make the best of any situation. Nice to visit once but wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Perfect Bailey Island Cottage

My husband & our 6mo baby stayed here for 3 weeks and loved every aspect of this Cottage! It was quaint, classic and a great location. It was very neat & clean, and very well maintained! It is stocked with everything you could need on vacation, and the property manager was VERY prompt with supplying us with light bulbs when we ran out. (Which was all we ever needed!). The yard was a perfect evening retreat to play yard games & have a campfire. During the day you're right down the road from Cedar Beach, and a pretty short walk from the crib stone bridge! We love vacationing on Bailey Island & so glad to have come across this classic gem! We definitely would rent here again!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Maine Sea Coast

We have vacationed in Maine for 40 years and came to Bailey Island for the first time. The area is beautiful and the cottage very charming. The property was great bordered by trees. The close proximity to the public beach was great and it was never crowded. Wonderful stay for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia W.

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

Happy Place!

We spent 10 lovely days at this property in September, with cool breezes and sunny days. The house is classic cabin - exposed beams and old paneling , screened in porch. The neighborhood is wonderful, the big yard with the fabulous fire pit is wonderful, and we had a great time. I hope to return next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Claudia F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Rough and rustic

Rough and rustic but not in a good way. You could see daylight thru the walls. The water smelled like sulfur gas. It was overwhelming! Every morning I had to clean off the counters of mouse droppings. Not one door open properly. You had to throw your hip into it. The bedding and towels were a mish mash of yard sale finds. Not one face towel in the place. I could never recommend this place. It needs a lot of work.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice, but not great.

Pros: Proximity to Cedar Beach, firepit, bbq grill. Cons: The water is drawn from a well and smells like sulfur / rotten eggs. It is unpleasant to shower in and we used bottled water for drinking. Wish we were made aware of that. The property manager was unresponsive leading up to the trip when I had questions. While cute, the house could have been a little more comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

George W.

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

Juniper Cottage on Bailey Island

This is the quintessential Maine cottage or camp. No frills-just the basics. If you want spa-like conditions, this isn’t the place. However, if you can laugh at yourself, you’ll enjoy the quirkiness of Juniper Cottage. This is the second time our family has stayed here, and we’ve enjoyed the central location for exploring Harpswell and beyond as well as the lack of crowds. It has met all our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely summer cottage

We enjoyed our week so much. Private and quiet setting. Access to cedar beach is a treat for swimming and beach combing. Caught a sunrise and a few sunsets. Owners very responsive to a minor issue that was caused by Mother Nature. Will definitely rent here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Kim F., Bethlehem

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Buyer Beware

Bailey Island is beautiful and the cottage is cute and clean. BUT when we arrived, the cottage was not locked. We could not find the well-hidden UNLABELED binder about the cottage -- including the wifi password -- for 2 FULL DAYS. It turned out to be buried beneath books in a stack in a small table. We had no cell coverage from the cottage. WE TRIED FOR 2 DAYS TO REACH MANAGEMENT AND COULD NOT. NO RESPONSE at all from management until Monday. There are small seams in the cottage (kind of like camping-style) so if you have lights on in the house at night, welcome mosquitos and moths. Didn't sit well with my kids at all. No microwave -- although management brought one over by Monday night when they finally. And there was a HUGE sign to beware of using the washing machine as it could ruin clothes. Did we have a good time despite? Yes. Was the cottage cute and nicely decorated? Yes. Would I rent this property again? No.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Fantastic Maine Island Getaway!

My family and I had a lovely time staying at this beautiful summer cottage on Bailey Island. The house was clean and had all of the amenities we needed for a week of rest and relaxation. We really enjoyed the larger backyard with fire pit, plenty of room for our bocce games, and great stargazing! You could even hear the ocean waves crash on the rocks at night. The location was great, a short walk to Cedar Beach and a walk/bike ride away from Mackeral Cove and the Giant's Steps. I would definitely stay at this property again and would highly recommend it if you are looking for a quintessentially "Maine" getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gina O.

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

Charming Cottage

The charming cottage had all the amenities that our family needed. We were a few minutes from the gorgeous Cedar Beach with views of the Cribstone Bridge. The cottage grounds were large and lovely with enough space to host barbecues and let the dog explore. The owner and property manager were extremely responsive to our needs and very gracious. We will definitely return to the quaint island for another stay.
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne Z.

Wonderful Cottage!

This spot was everything we expected and more and perfectly managed! Great outside spaces with a long lawn in front and fire pit where we roasted "Smores" and sang campfire songs. Walking distance to a beach / ocean. Only thing I would say is that I would add sturdier bedside reading lamps in the main bedroom; I missed a CD player. Would LOVE to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Lisa N.

Cute home, TLC required and lack of owner response aggravating.

Owner very unresponsive when two serious problems arose. Second floor shower leaked into first floor kitchen. ALOT. We called....no response. TV exploded after we turned it on. We sent messages to owner through honeaway website, still no response. We actually left a day early because we were so frustrated that she never responded. Also, The phone number listed on the welcome sheet given to us upon our arrival was a non working number. Won't stay here again. WE have rented many other properties over the past ten years and have never come across an owner this neglectful. Rent with caution. Bailey Island in itself is adorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Ellen D.

Family reunion

We loved the water view but the property needed updating. The sump pump was being worked on for two days and it was a very noisy repair that made it hard for the kids to nap. The kitchen was lacking most utensils and we had to borrow a can opener and grill tools from another unit. We were told the property was ours for the week but one day 3 adults and 9 children arrived and took over the beach. We told them it was a private beach but they didn't leave and then someone came to get them in a golf cart which they drove across the lawn! The beds were comfortable but one of the bathrooms was a dump. Over all everyone had a nice time and the property attendant David did his best to meet our needs!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Perfect vacation cottage!!

This rental was great for my family of four. We had all of the comforts of home and reasonable driving distance to everything we wanted to see. All of the necessities were provided for us including a washer and dryer! It was very close to Cedar Beach and so peaceful and quiet.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

Wonderful Family Holiday

Great place to stay. We were welcomed with beautiful freshly cut and arranged flowers in the rooms. Wood supplied free of charge for the evening fire pit . Fresh breezes from the sea and a wonderful place to relax.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

Quiet Bailey Island Vacation Spot

The cottage is just as pictured and described. (There was even radish and kale in season to add to our evening salad!) We were two families with school age boys and a small dog. There was enough room for everyone to relax and spend the evenings. We used this location as a home base between Booth Bay and Portland. It was perfect!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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End of Summer Getaway

We rented this warm and lovely summer home for the last week in August and had a relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable stay. The cottage was extremely clean and laid out with every possible amenity. We arrived to find a fridge stocked with the necessities, plenty of towels, kitchenware and extra blankets, and vases filled with freshly cut flowers. Such a nice welcome! The cottage was a just a short walk to a private beach that was the perfect spot to relax with a good book and watch the kids and dogs play in the sand and water. The end of the day we walked down to the Morris' lobster house for freshly caught lobster and homemade blueberry martinis. Eeryone we dealt with was very helpful and friendly as well. Highly recommended!

About the host

Hosted by Ana Luisa Leon

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Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

Beautiful manicured gardens. In the mood for a salad? Pick it fresh from your own vegetable garden. Lots of amenities for all ages, great for families. The house is cozy but free-flowing so you will never get cabin fever. Near Freeport discount stores. We are 3 minutes walk from a sandy beach.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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