Puffin Rock - Private Oceanfront Beach in Brooklin, Maine - Brooklin

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10325.2 sq m

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Brooklin, ME

Wooden Boat School
‪5 min drive‬
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
‪50 min drive‬
Acadia National Park
‪88 min drive‬
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

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Deck or patio

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Puffin Rock - Private Oceanfront Beach in Brooklin, Maine

Welcome to Puffin Rock! Sitting on two-wooded acres on the shores of Herrick Bay in beloved Brooklin, Puffin Rock, with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, sleeps 10 comfortably. Guests need only to bring food, drink and personal items, the house is well equipped for guests to quickly settle in and feel welcome. The first floor provides a spacious living and dining room, a cozy couch room, a breakfast nook looking out at the ocean, two fireplaces, an art and game room, and a full kitchen with plenty of storage. It leads out to the spacious oceanside deck with comfortable seating, a large dining table, and a gas grill. 5 bedrooms are on the second floor, with 1 king bed, 3 queen beds, and a twin bunk bed. Follow the path to Puffin Rock’s private beach and enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding, both provided, and of course look for Puffin Rock. This house is a great choice for families and friends who want to spend vacation time together and make wonderful memories. As a recent guest wrote: "Puffin Rock checks all the boxes."

Brooklin is a favorite of summer visitors, many who return year after year. Known for its boat building and maritime traditions, the area is home to writers, painters, boatbuilders and craftsmen. Wooden Boat School is just down the road, Acadia National Park is an hour away, and Deer Isle is a 20-minute drive. The village has a friendly general store, library, candy store, restaurants, a must - visit gift shop, summer farmers' market, and more.

Fiber, high-speed internet and streaming TV. Please ask if you'd like to bring your dog. Cats cannot be accommodated. Saturday to Saturday-Saturday rentals during June, July and August. Available for winter rental November - April.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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No events allowed

Pets

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

Please inquire with breed and age of your dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

An E-sign rental agreement (and dog agreement if applicable) will be emailed to primary guest after confirmation to be returned within 24 hours.

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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

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the area

Brooklin

Brooklin is home to this holiday home. Jonathan Fisher House and Turtle Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Blue Hill Books and The Barnacle. Travelling with kids? Consider North Light Books and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market.

Brooklin, ME

What's nearby

Wooden Boat School - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts - 50 min drive - 39.5 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 81 min drive - 75.1 km
Acadia National Park - 88 min drive - 81.4 km
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse - 93 min drive - 85.1 km

Getting around

Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Morning Moon Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Lookout-Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪Sleigh Bell Shoppe and Lobster Crate - ‬17 min drive
‪The Cave - ‬7 min drive
‪Black Dinah Chocolatiers - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Puffin Rock - Private Oceanfront Beach in Brooklin, Maine 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 Puffin Rock - Private Oceanfront Beach in Brooklin, Maine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puffin Rock - Private Oceanfront Beach in Brooklin, Maine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Puffin Rock - Private Oceanfront Beach in Brooklin, Maine located?

This family-friendly Brooklin holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Wooden Boat School and Friend Memorial Public Library. Deer Isle Bridge is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

24 June 2024

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Peaceful location on a bay

Great house with lots of room. Enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine S.

16 June 2024

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Maine coastal get away

Our group of nine stayed in Puffin Rock for a week while we explored Acadia Park, Bar Harbor and the surrounding area. We enjoyed Puffin Rock and had a blast. Beautiful home, lovely neighbors, amazing views, well equipped and clean.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A P.

16 July 2023

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Beautiful Property

Thank you for a wonderful stay. We enjoyed all of the amenities and there was plenty of room for us to spread out.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerielle Y.

24 Sept 2023

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Great art retreat location and accommodation!

Our group of 6 Maine artists had a wonderful time staying in Puffin Rock. So many beautiful places to paint in and around Brooklin. We’ll equipped kitchen with a gas stove a real plus.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

4 June 2024

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Beautiful View

We made wonderful memories here. Beautiful views to enjoy with your fresh cup of coffee. Had everything you needed and more. Thought of everything for all ages. Thanks for the memories! The Koehlors

Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha B.

3 June 2023

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Loved our stay

My husband and I stayed with our five children ranging in ages from 17 to 5. We all had a great time. The house had everything we needed and the kids enjoyed the water toys. If we ever decide to vacation in Maine again we would love to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

14 June 2023

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Wedding Weekend

Amazing experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bette Jane B.

15 Sept 2023

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House had a welcoming feel

Well-equipped house with full kitchen tools. Lots of stairs, but manageable. Views spectacular. 10 adults had a wonderful time. House had a happy feel to it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

25 Oct 2023

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Great View!

It was great! Loved the fire pit evenings watching the sun go down over the water! Great location! Plenty of space!! This home doesn’t work for someone who is disabled, because of all bedrooms being upstairs, and all the steps from room to room downstairs!.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

5 Oct 2023

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Beautiful

We loved our stay. Puffin House is beautiful and the scenery is breathtaking. Loved sitting outdoors watching the bay. The house is very roomy and nicely decorated. We visited nearby Blue Hill for some shopping and to eat at two local restaurants. Watching the orange moon come up and "cue the coyotes!!" was quite an experience. We wished we'd had longer time to stay. Definitely check this out for your next Maine coast get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia S.

30 Aug 2023

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Coastal Maine gem

Puffin Rock checked all of our boxes for a fantastic 2-week family vacation with extended family and local relatives in nearby Brooklin. The kayaks and SUP’s, expansive beach access, fire pit, deck and overlook seating near the beach provided so many ways to enjoy the woods and coastline. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking in, and the house was roomy enough for everyone to feel comfortable. The proximity to Brooklin, with its nice market, a few good restaurants, a great library, the Wooden Boat School, and plenty of hiking trails just out of town meant there was something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to another visit!!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

20 June 2023

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Amazing stay!

My family and friends all enjoyed our stay at Puffin Rock! The house had ample space, was very clean with plenty of supplies, and the access to the water/beach was amazing! I walked the beach area all but one morning; it was so peaceful. Plenty of things were provided to occupy the kids when the weather was bad. It is a bit of a drive to Acadia, but not unbearable, and after the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor it was nice to come back to quiet. The pace of life felt so much slower in Maine, and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Would come back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

14 July 2022

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Perfect Maine getaway

Lovely house with lots of room for large families to spread out in several rooms. Bunk beds and one queen room are in separate area of the house, which is nice for teenagers or an individual family. Ample water toys. Kayaks: 1 tandem, 2 single adult, and 2 single kid. Plus 2 paddle boards and a super fun floating raft like thing that the kids loved. We spent a lot of time on the deck, which was lovely. Would definitely stay again. Thanks for sharing your home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

19 June 2022

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Great home, great view!

We loved this property. It was large and spacious for our family of 10. Lots of room to spread out. The home was fully stocked with anything we needed! We loved using the kayaks, grill, and fire pit. Contact with the property management company was excellent, though we didn't require much because we had all the info we needed in the Welcome book in the home. The property was very clean. We saw lots.of deer, rabbits, and birds right from the house. I gave the online details section 4 stars because it shows the home as 7.4 miles from Acadia National Park. It was over 1 hour drive to the park, which was fine, but before our stay, I was under the impression we would be a lot closer. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

28 June 2023

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Wonderful Time & Made Great Memories

Puffin Rock was a great place for my family & my sisters family to stay. There were nine of us who stayed there….4 adults & then our children ranging from 19 years old to 15 years old. The four full baths were a blessing & the 5 bedrooms with comfortable beds was a bonus. There was plenty of towels, wash cloths, kitchen appliances & dishes. The view was breathtaking & the peacefulness around the house was exactly what we needed. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the canoe & kayaks & the adults enjoyed sitting around the camp fire. We would also go out at night & gaze at the millions of stars in the sky. We ventured into Acadia & Bar Harbor while we were there. It took us right at an hour to reach our destinations in Acadia, but we knew that going in so we weren’t surprised by it. Acadia has the most beautiful scenery around & everyone we met was super friendly. I encourage everyone to go there… I would highly recommend this quaint place to anyone. We were not ready to leave.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

14 July 2024

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Paradise

WOW. I feel so fortunate to have stayed at this gorgeous property on the Maine coast. My family and I were traveling from California, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. This location exceeded my expectations in every way. Such a fantastic location with the beach just steps away. At low tide, we walked for miles along the shore. The house is beautifully decorated and had everything we needed for cooking, bathing, and enjoying the outdoors. We kayaked, built a fire in the outdoor fire pit, hung the hammocks in the hall closet, and enjoyed the property in every way. My mom, my sister, and I found ourselves up at dawn (5 am this time of year!) just we could soak up every moment (my husband and kids slept a little longer…) My daughters also enjoyed having their own private “wing” in the house. This home is very family friendly and had a number of amenities for children. We also enjoyed the local businesses in Brooklin- don’t miss the candy shop! Being from out of town, I wasn’t sure how remote this place would be. While it felt very private and “away from it all”, the grocery store and other necessities were an easy drive away. We also had cell phone reception, which was a pleasant surprise. One word of caution: the stairs are quite steep- watch your step!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Molly B.

26 July 2023

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great area for a family visit

Eight members of our family enjoyed our stay at beautiful Puffin Rock on the bay. Puffin Rock is quiet and peaceful with lots of space for us to spread out and do our own thing. The house was fine and well equipped. We rented two kayaks (not-sit-on-tops) and using these and the paddleboard took turns to explore the tiny islands and different parts of the bay. A playful seal was often behind us. Naskeag Point, the Wooden Boat School and Harriman Point are local places we especially liked. On a walk toward Naskeag Point, on the right-hand side of the road, there is a small hard-to-see entrance to several short trails through the woods. Lovely walk. At Harriman Point, we were surprised to see a porcupine and later learned there are many around Brooklin. There are many, many things to do outside of Brooklin. Some of us biked the Carriage Trail at Acadia. We went to Deer Isle and Stonington. We hiked the mossy wooded trail at Barred Island Preserve and spent some time in Northeast Harbor. On our last day, with the help of a local contact, we were able to get lobsters off the boat in Brooklin which was a fantastic ending to a wonderful week. My one suggestion is to put more information about the amenities on the website – that the coffee pot is Keurig, that there are beach towels, that there is propane gas and fire-starter. And, it would be helpful to know about the kayaks: what kind (sit on-tops only?) and how many kayaks are there.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kay B.

14 Oct 2024

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Cousin trip

Clean, well stocked and beautiful views. We liked the location. They had a whole house generator, which came in handy, when a car hit a pole and the whole area lost power for the day. The only suggestion is the house inside and out could use some TLC.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

24 Sept 2024

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Puffin Rock weekend

A reunion of former colleagues. We gathered as a group of 14 with 8 staying at Puffin and six at nearby lodge. Puffin was our “base camp” and was ideal. We had everything we needed for dinner of 14 persons, all necessary utensils and more. There was plenty of space for all to spread out and the location overlooking the water was amazing. Brooklin also is close to great but not crowded sites. Several very nice restaurants early but reservations needed. Other special amenities -wood burning stove -plenty of wood -modern and clean washer and dryer -outside seating in 3 levels: Deck, fire pit, water’s edge Also host made clean up and check out easy with clear instructions, well marked containers, brooms, dust bin and an amazing ash bucket for fire residue minimizing risks

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soumen C.

8 Oct 2022

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We enjoyed our stay

Perfect location. Loved the private small beach. Has everything you need for cooking. All in all we have enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

21 Sept 2022

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Beautiful location!

Our family has a wonderful time at this home. It was extremely well equipped with kitchen supplies, things to use outdoors, and there was a lobster pot, which we were able to use and had an amazing lobster dinner! The location is perfect - private and right on the water. We were thoroughly entertained watching through our binoculars to spot the seal catching his dinner every day. The wildlife was beautiful to see - lots of birds, a bunny was seen grazing in the yard multiple times, and a doe and her two fawns passed right through the side yard! There was some trouble with the refrigerator and toaster oven, but Nichole was quick to respond and remedy the situation. We’re very much enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this place!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK C.

26 Aug 2022

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Great for a group

3 generations of our family had a great time at Puffin Rock. The setting is gorgeous and we utilized the waterfront every day. Waterfront access was great and having the kayaks, paddleboard and float was a great bonus. The house was very clean. Linens and towels were plentiful and good quality. Everything you could need was there. House is very spacious and well appointed. The seperate 2 bedrooms and bath were great for us. Enjoyed the deck, yard, firepit and beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Peaceful location on a bay

Julie F.

10/10 Excellent

Catharine S.

Maine coastal get away

Catharine S.

10/10 Excellent

A P.

Beautiful Property

A P.

10/10 Excellent

Jerielle Y.

Great art retreat location and accommodation!

Jerielle Y.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Beautiful View

Brenda K.

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha B.

Loved our stay

Tabatha B.

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Wedding Weekend

James L.

10/10 Excellent

Bette Jane B.

House had a welcoming feel