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2bd, On Pigeon Hill Bay, fire pit, star lit sky, AC in loft, quiet

Fire pit at the edge of the shore with full moon/clear ski views

New shingles and small deck on the water side of the cottage

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2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Steuben, ME

Bar Harbor Whale Watching
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
Rogers Point Beach
‪31 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

2bd, On Pigeon Hill Bay, fire pit, star lit sky, AC in loft, quiet

Photos update June 2024
FYI, driving distance to Bar Harbor is one hour....55 miles.
Highly recommend purchasing the cancellation insurance upon booking as we have a no refund policy.

Cleaning fee listed is for 1 to 10 nights. If booking more than 10 nights, please inquire for the updated cleaning fee.

The setting is quiet and peaceful.......
the ocean washing along the shore will certainly lull you to sleep and will be the first sound you hear in the morning when you wake. Start your days walking on the rocky shore enjoying the vast views of Pigeon Hill Bay including local lobster fishermen hauling their traps just feet from the cottage. The Petit Manan Lighthouse can be seen in the distance and the fog horn can be heard. In the evening enjoy the fire pit located on the edge of the shore. This is Maine, The Way Life Should Be.....
The cottage offers a main bedroom with a queen bed. The loft accessed by spiral stairs, has four twin beds. The loft also has a window air conditioner for your comfort.

Just minutes from the cottage enjoy a short hike to the top of Pigeon Hill. Once you crest the top, you can see for miles. A perfect spot for a picnic and great photo opportunities! If you prefer bird watching or happening upon a deer or rabbit, a great hike along the Hollinsworth Trail on Petit Manan Point is in order. While there, visit All Souls Chapel.
Services are led by local residents and held on Sundays. (Seasonal)

Save a few hours to enjoy a boat ride to Petit Manan Lighthouse located two miles off shore. Daily boat tours leave from Back Shore Road (Acadia Puffin Tours) which is a 5 minute drive from the cottage.

Bring your kayaks, canoes, paddle boards etc. The bay is a great place to explore. It is tidal which means the tide will go in and out, changing every six hours.

Take a day trip to explore one of the nation's most beloved parks, Acadia National Park, (approximately 1 hour drive).
Acadia at Schoodic Peninsula is a shorter drive, approximately 40 minutes. Both offer hiking trails through the forest or rocky shorelines. Bar Harbor hosts many restaurants and shops; a great place to spend the day.

The neighboring town of Milbridge has several restaurants and other stores to supply you will everything you may need during your stay. We look forward to hearing from you.

Property manager

Wanda Pinkham

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Not suitable for babies and young children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Follow check out list and clean up during your stay. Leave cottage neat and orderly as you found it. AGREE TO CK OUT LIST ATTACHED AS RENTAL AGREEMENT

Kitchen dishes left clean, dry and all areas wiped down, if not clean and dry a charge will apply.

Follow check out list and clean up during your stay. Leave cottage neat and orderly as you found it. SEE CHECK OUT LIST ATTACHED AS RENTAL AGREEMENT

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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Steuben

Located in Steuben, this cottage is on the beach. Rogers Point Beach and Spring River Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bar Harbor Whale Watching and Wild Gardens of Acadia. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching.

Steuben, ME

What's nearby

Rogers Point Beach - 31 min drive - 22.5 km
Schoodic Peninsula - 47 min drive - 41.9 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bbs Lobster Trap - ‬2 min drive
‪Hometown Shellfish - ‬10 min drive
‪Country Charm - ‬6 min drive
‪Fire & Dough - ‬11 min drive
‪Portside Snack Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2bd, On Pigeon Hill Bay, fire pit, star lit sky, AC in loft, quiet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2bd, On Pigeon Hill Bay, fire pit, star lit sky, AC in loft, quiet?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 2bd, On Pigeon Hill Bay, fire pit, star lit sky, AC in loft, quiet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2bd, On Pigeon Hill Bay, fire pit, star lit sky, AC in loft, quiet located?

This Steuben cottage is on the beach, 11 mi (17.7 km) from Rogers Point Beach, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Spring River Lake and Bartlett Maine Estate Winery. Grindstone Neck Golf Course and Schoodic Lake are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

AdamKurstenCharlotte P.

4 July 2024

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

Pigeon Hill Paradise

Beautiful cottage. We had a great stay. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta W.

23 June 2024

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

Relaxing Retreat

A beautiful cottage on the beach. Very relaxing. A great place to watch the tides. Easy driving distance to other destinations like Bar Harbor and Lubec.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

28 June 2024

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

A new favorite place

Absolutely loved the cottage and the amazing scenery. Couldn’t have asked for a more amazing home base. Host was quick to respond and had the place clean for us from the get go. We loved the privacy and will be back !

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

8 Oct 2024

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

First Trip to Maine

My wife and I wanted to enjoy the Fall weather and the changing of the leaves. Well, we were blessed on both counts—60 degrees and the most beautiful reds, oranges and yellows filled our view. In addition, this little hideaway was serene and somehow management was able to arrange a welcome party of a porcupine and a doe! Simply beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Whitney C.

9 Oct 2023

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

Fall Break

Great memories and moments were created staying at this property and making trips into Bar Harbor and Acadia.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

30 June 2024

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

Quaint relaxing getaway

Quiet side of life on the Maine Coast did not disappoint! Plenty of local trails and sites to take in. Beautiful views over morning coffee or evening beverages! Property manager offered many great recommendations and was helpful for any needs. Strongly recommend if you are looking to get away from the tourist crowds, yet still close to explore Acadia and many of the other coastal trails and popular attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel P.

31 July 2019

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

Great weekend getaway

Beautiful location on an incredibly peaceful inlet. Perfect place to relax and enjoy the Maine coast scenery away from all of the crowds in Acadia. The cottage is very clean and well furnished, lots of good advice from Wanda on where to get food and hiking in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zach W.

2 July 2022

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

We enjoyed a lovely week in a cozy peaceful setting. The cottage has beautiful views and is very clean and well kept.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie N.

15 Oct 2019

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Stacie N

Really enjoyed our stay. Views were amazing. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

13 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful Cottage

This is a great cottage and property! So lovingly cared for. Had everything we needed. Beautiful sunrises on the beach, amazing stars at night! We hope to return!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

10 June 2019

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

Enjoy the simple pleasures!

No frills but perfect simple place to get away!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tamara E.

3 Oct 2024

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

Pigeon Hill Bay Cottage

My husband and I stayed here early October. The cottage is private and very relaxing. It is a very clean and well-stocked property. The host is easy to communicate with and very responsive. We hiked around Acadia, Schoodic Peninsula, and visited the very busy town of Bar Harbor. We also got the opportunity to ‘Catch our Dinner’ in Corea. There is so much to do around the area but our favorites were Cadillac Mountain, the lobster boat tour and spending time at the cottage, watching the deer (they love the apple trees😊, also seen a porcupine walk by the porch!) and having a campfire by the water. A little bit of a drive to different destinations which we did not mind because we loved the tranquility of the area. We absolutely loved the cottage!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

23 June 2023

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

Beautiful stay by the sea

This cottage was very clean and well stocked. It's a simple but roomy cottage with spectacular views and relaxing atmosphere. It's close to Acadia and Bar Harbor yet away from the hustle and bustle. Our kids loved exploring the beach in the mornings at low tide and I enjoyed my morning coffee with the quiet lapping of the waves. The stargazing here is overwhelmingly spectacular

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxie W.

15 June 2021

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

The Maine Event - Part 2

Our stay at this cottage was outstanding. Return trips are like coming home and we can’t wait for our third stay. The property is exactly as described and pictured. Wanda ensured that our stay was relaxing. This is a great place for a couple, friends, or family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina F.

22 Oct 2019

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

Gorgeous views and immaculate charming cottage

Wanda was extremely communicative and helpful before and during our stay. The location was amazing with mesmerizing views! A mile down the road was Hollingsworth Trail.. fabulous! Winter Harbor had a cute yummy diner. Chipmans In Milbridge was the real lobsterman experience where we brought home cooked seafood. 44degrees North was a great lobster lunch. The shop across the street has cute souvenirs. Machias was a beautiful drive. Lunch at Helens was super. Also drove from there to Jasper Beach and Rogue Bluff. Schoodic Point is definitely worth the drive too. I’d stay there again in a minute!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

miriam h.

11 July 2023

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Beautiful spot away from it all!

We had a wonderful time on pigeon road! The house was perfectly appointed and clean and just right for our family of five. It’s right on the water on a cute country lane. Everything about the spot was beautiful and fun. But be prepared to drive an hour to Bar Harbor and the main sites in Acadia. This really is in the middle of “nowhere.” It’s pretty and just right if that’s what you’re after! There are some closer hikes, but we spent most of our time in Acadia/Bar Harbor since we’d never been before and it was a bit of a haul. Wanda is really wonderful. Very communicative, friendly, helpful — and had the house spotless for us upon arrival. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

19 July 2023

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

Cozy Cottage

My sons and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this little cottage by the sea. We appreciated the private and quiet beachfront setting and the many amenities that the cottage offered. The air-conditioned loft area was the perfect spot for the boys. The cottage was clean and well-maintained. Wanda was a very responsive and helpful host. We were happy to be within an hour of the Bar Harbor/Acadia area and took several day trips to the park, including Schoodic Point. Having a grocery store and good take-out spots only a few minutes away was an added bonus. We were surprised with the wildlife we saw from the cottage: a bald eagle, deer, a rabbit, and “Spike” the porcupine. The puffin cruise 5 minutes down the road was great too. We hope to return soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carey G.

8 July 2022

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Blessed to be on the bay

Wow! Have you ever shown up to a home and felt your sense of awe just overwhelm you? This is the place! The evening we arrived my entire family (including 2 teens) bolted out of the car and ran to the bay and permagrins on every one of our faces! Simple, quaint, picturesque, off the grid....... exactly what you appreciate our of a peaceful vacation! We loved it! Loved it ALL! We feel so incredibly blessed to have had this opportunity to stay on the bay in this adorable cottage! It was super clean, cute and had everything we needed! From the initial questions in the booking process through check in and check out we had the greatest VRBO hosts you could imagine! Wanda.....how do you describe her other than the "Siri of Steuben"! She was a wealth of knowledge....like having your own personal travel consultant! We loved our time here, thank you so much for the opportunity to see Maine for the first time in an authentic experience! We are so grateful! The Guernsey Family (Michigan)

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

11 July 2021

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

Perfect Maine Getaway

Our family of four wanted to get away from the Maryland heat in early July while still keeping our distance from people. This cottage was perfect in many ways. It was the perfect setting, right on a bay with great views of the water and lobster boats. We also spent every evening walking the cobblestone beach looking for sea glass and shells. While the cottage was an hour from Bar Harbor and Acadia, which were both packed, we had many great opportunities for hiking by ourselves on the three local trails on the peninsula (Pigeon Hill, Hollingsworth, and Birch) that were a lot of fun. We also drove to various other state parks and trails like Roque Bluff, Reversing Falls, Tidal Falls, and Quoddy Head, all of which were perfect for us. We did spend a few days driving through Acadia but highly recommend going early to catch the sunrise at Thunder Hole. We then hit all of the main attractions in the park by 7am and were out of the park when the traffic started picking up. The Schoodic Peninsula was also a big favorite of ours too. The cottage was the perfect size for us. We had plenty of room to space out if we needed to but also had great spaces to hang out as a family and play games or put puzzles together. The porch with rockers was great for watching the bay and drinking coffee/tea. The kitchen was well stocked for all of the meals we prepared, including a steam pot for the lobsters, mussels, and clams we had a few times. We had a great time watching the local wildlife to be include many types of birds, and a porcupine that frequented the yard to eat the clovers or something along those lines. The kids also enjoyed seeing the Milky Way for the first time ever (thanks to the lack of light pollution) and actually seeing what high/low tide means. Wanda was absolutely wonderful and very responsive to any questions we had before and during the trip. Her recommendations for local seafood markets and take out food was always spot on. We would absolutely recommend this cottage to anyone and consider going back each summer. Thanks for a wonderful time in Down East Maine!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

9 Oct 2024

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Visit to Maine

We enjoyed the property. It was perfect for the two of us, clean, tidy and in a very nice location. The only improvements we would like to see would be a dishwasher and a king size bed, but washing a dish by hand for a week is fine and you can't complain to much about sleeping a little closer to your spouse.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karestan K.

2 Sept 2024

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Perfect getaway

I could not have been happier with the property which was just as described. Beautiful views, spotless, great location. I will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

27 June 2024

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Cute waterfront cottage in quiet area

We absolutely loved this little cottage. It is situated near the water and in a quiet area with wonderful views! Host did an amazing job of keeping in touch with us and gave us lots of great information about the area as we were first-time visitors to Maine.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

25 Aug 2023

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Fun in Steuben

The cabin was great and located in a beautiful area. There were lots of outdoor activities, shops and cute restaurants nearby. A true Maine experience. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C., West Greenwich, RI

24 Oct 2022

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Off the road, yet close to town

The property fronts a the bay. Berms on either side provide a sense of distance from the neighbors. Located 5 miles off the main road, its is quiet and pleasant, yet it is less than 15 miles from a village with a restaurant and multiple take-out options. A marvelous getaway!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

4 Oct 2022

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Wonderful Spot

We have now stayed in Pigeon Hill 3 times in homes managed by Wanda. Every experience has been excellent. The area is so quiet and peaceful. This is the second time for our family of 6 at this cottage, and it works out perfectly for us--the loft is great for the kids (as long as they are careful on the stairs!) And the beach is right out the door. Such a wonderful spot, a perfect cottage for us. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wanda Pinkham

I went to school here in Steuben Me. I Joined the Marines after High School and retired in 2002. I currently live in Connecticut with my family.

Close family friends (The Pinkham's) who live in the area manage our cottage. Please e-mail our contact person, Wanda, for more information.

Why they chose this property

This property has been in my family for 3 generations. I lobster fished right out front when I was going through school. I know all the locals in the area. These people work hard on the water and you should come watch. It is so relaxing to see the boats out hauling traps.

What makes this property unique

What really makes me love this home is having the windows cracked at night. Listen to the waves hitting the shore with the peepers in the back ground. Oh, yea. then there is good ol' Petit Manan light house fog horn off in the distance. Man, that is it, you're out for a great night sleep.

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10/10 Excellent

AdamKurstenCharlotte P.

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Roberta W.

Relaxing Retreat

Roberta W.

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Adam K.

A new favorite place

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10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

First Trip to Maine

Kurt W.

8/10 Good

Whitney C.

Fall Break

Whitney C.

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Quaint relaxing getaway

Heather B.

10/10 Excellent

Laurel P.

Great weekend getaway

Laurel P.

10/10 Excellent

Zach W.

Peaceful and Relaxing

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10/10 Excellent

Stacie N.

Stacie N

Stacie N.

10/10 Excellent