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Owls Head Ocean Beachfront Cottage

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Morning sun
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Sunset
evening glow

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Owls Head, ME
  • Owls Head Transportation Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Rockland Harbor Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Owls Head Ocean Beachfront Cottage

A seaside cottage with access to two beaches and breath-taking views of a tidal cove, Penobscot Bay, the Mussel Ridge Islands and the Weskeag River. Perfect for couples. Excellent launching spot for kayakers. Great getaway or homebase for exploring midcoast Maine.

Downstairs has two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other a twin bed and bathroom with a shower. There is also an upstairs with a queen bed, half bath, front room and separate entrance. A lawn and front deck overlooks the beach and cove. Back deck overlooks backyard and wooded area. Living room downstairs, bedroom with double bed, and front room upstairs both provide views of the water and Bay.

On a shorefront lot on a private road, this secluded setting is just minutes from Rockland and half an hour from Rockport and Camden. Nearby attractions include The Farnsworth Art Museum, Owlshead Transportation Museum and several lighthouses.

Keywords: Cottage, ocean, beach

Property manager

Doreen McGaff

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on cottage premises
Please keep cottage as clean as you found it. Please wash dishes in sink bin and empty water outside to prevent excess water going into septic system.
When washing dishes, it's helpful to empty the dish basin outside versus down the drain. This helps lower the amount of water entering the septic tank

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Owls Head

Located in Owls Head, this cottage is by the ocean. Owls Head Transportation Museum and Sail Power and Steam Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Breakwater Vineyards and Coastal Children's Museum. Maine State Prison Store and Oakland Park Bowling Lanes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Owls Head, ME

What's nearby

  • Birch Point Beach State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Owls Head Transportation Museum - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Rockland Harbor Park - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Rockland Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Myrtle Street Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Primo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owls Head Ocean Beachfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Owls Head Ocean Beachfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owls Head Ocean Beachfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Owls Head Ocean Beachfront Cottage located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Birch Point Beach State Park and Birch Point Beach. Breakwater Vineyards and Lucia Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori p.

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

Serene

Another great stay in the sweetest owls head cottage. Perfectly appointed quiet and amazing views!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

Fantastic!!

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here again this year.... everything about the cottage and location are extraordinary! Doreen is a wonderful host. We hope to return again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah k.

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

Peaceful

This is our 2nd year at this cottage just magical! Close to Rockland and camden and so many wonderful hiking trails.We even saw a Bald Eagle on a tree above the house such a treat.Booked again for next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

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

Maine Spring Break

Our second time staying and everything was certainly as good as the first! Great relaxing ocean views and atmosphere. Great central mid-coast location made day trips to both Bar Harbor and Boothbay Harbor very easy and enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

R. M.

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

MAINE TRIP 2024

Doreen's Cottage was BEYOND BEAUTIFUL! So lucky to have found this THANKS for sharing! Watching the tides and ejoying the water was a great break from reality! THANKS for a WONDERFUL week! Would love to return someday!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

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

Ocean front relaxing

Great location, great cottage, great host…!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Maine 2024!

It was just perfect in every way and I was so happy to be there that I posted again for next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin l.

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

Perfect Spot!!

This is an absolutely fabulous place to stay. Neat -clean the views are magnificent. The hostess Doreen so easy to communicate with. Kayaking is fabulous -surrounding things to do are fantastic! One of the nicest VRBO’s we’ve ever stayed in!!! we’ve already booked for next year. 5 stars all the way!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori p., Hurley ny

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

Peaceful

Lovely cottage with amazing view! Super clean and equipped with everything you might need on vacation. Perfectly located as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey S.

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

Family reunion 2024

Loved the cottage and most of all, the location. It felt like we had our own private cove. Perhaps the owners could include info on renting kayaks in the listing. It could have been included and I didn’t see it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

The most amazing spot

The Mills Cottage is in a location where we could just sit and enjoy the view if that’s what we wanted. We did but also traveled the area. The house was perfect. Very Clean and comfortable with obvious consideration for guests. We loved the decorations and personal family photos that shows history of love for the area. We’ll be back !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

Wonderful Stay at Owl's Head Cottage!!!

My wife and I absolutely loved our weeklong stay at this wonderful cottage! It's even better than described.... the cottage is very cozy and the views are incredible. Great location for exploring the area. Can't say enough good things about it and our stay here - everything was perfect! Hope to return again. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana R.

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

Wonderful!

What a great place. Pictures do not do it justice. The owner was pleasant and accommodating. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Bird haven

We had a wonderful week at Mils cottage. Despite some rain and fog, the birds were spectacular and we had a great time. This was my second visit and it was even better than my first...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah k.

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

Heaven on earth

The pictures do not reflect the feeling that this place offers you. Close to everything yet a private and peaceful setting.The cottage is thoughtfully equipped .A perfect place to unwind and recharged. We have already booked for next year.Doreen was an amazing host with quick responses .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Stunning

This girls trip was fantastic! Mills cottage is in a central location for everything we wanted to visit. The view out into the bay was awesome, each mornings sunrise was breath taking. One thing to keep in mind if you plan to visit Maine is that they do not have plastic or paper bags at stores without a fee, so bring in you own! Thank you Doreen for offering up such a wonderful and beautiful place.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

We had a dream week in Owls Head!

My husband and I stayed in this cottage for a week and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. We brought our kayaks and went out every day exploring the different shorelines, the island, and the river. The scenery from the cottage is just beautiful all day long and peaceful. The gas fireplace took the chill out in the mornings nicely. We cooked our meals in the cute, clean kitchen. This place has two sets of stairs down to a sandy beach with lots of room to look for those special rocks and shells. We also enjoyed how close we were to Rockland, a nice town with stores for shopping. We would definitely recommend this place to friends. Thank you so much for sharing your place so we could enjoy a very memorable week in Owls Head!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Florence G.

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

Enjoyed listening to the Quiet

Loved our stay just as much as last year. Very peaceful and private property right on the water. Great to launch kayaks from the back yard down some stairs to the beach. This year we chose hiking in Acadia 2 1/2 hours away. If you want to recharge and just relax, the only sound heard from the house and deck is the water lapping and birds. So quiet you can hear the wings of geese taking off from the water from a distance. Both the upstairs and downstairs are cozy, charming, neat and very clean. Great if you want your own space upstairs. The deck furniture is awesome. The beds and all furniture are comfortable. The living room wall is all windows so you can take in the lovely view. The cottage is incredibly and thoughtfully supplied. The gas fireplace works great and pretty with the 'flames'. There's a little space heater for a quick warm up if needed on the upstairs level. Fans in the supply closet, leashes for fido...pretty much anything to make for a comfortable and an easy stay. There are a zillion books if you're staying in. Too many good things to list. Doreen is a very responsive host should you need anything or have a question. Great area near Rockland and Camden. My one tidbit is that a 2nd set of keys would be convenient. I stayed upstairs and made sure I kept the set with me so that I could access the first floor's outside door in the morning
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence G.

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

Peaceful and comfortable stay

A very quiet location early October-nature and views. Not too many folks around in surrounding cottages, just here and there. Fantastic! Doreen responded to our texts. The cottage was spotless. My 4th VRBO and the cleanest. Nice and bright. Comfy furniture throughout including deck. loved the gas heater downstairs. Also small one upstairs if needed. Very well equipped. Even the outlets were in easily accessible places. Many practical things throughout cottage. Nice ocean views from everywhere but front bedroom (small and adorable). The upstairs was ideal. We didn't have pets but saw doggie supplies. My first time kayaking (bucket list) but the local kayak fella was closed for the season. So grateful that Mitch from Midcoast Kayak supplied us for the week with kayaks/vests/whistles including delivery from Damariscotta! Gave us tips and demos and had us demo back for safety. Very appreciative. There are 2 sets of stairs to little sandy beach areas when tide is out. Very manageable for 2 people to bring kayaks down the steps and set out from the cottage into Very nice place to stay and hope to return. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

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

Excellent location!

We thoroughly enjoyed this quaint little cabin. The location was perfect. Close to town, and easy to get to the main highway for day trips, yet peaceful with a beautiful view right off the deck. The shoreline out front has a nice sandy beach, as well a rocky shoreline which made searching for sea glass quite fun. Doreen, the property owner was attentive and quick to respond to questions. We felt very welcomed. Our only drawback was the absence of internet service in the area....but not a deal breaker. It was kind of nice to be "off the grid" and enjoying nature for awhile. If you are looking for a quiet spot with a beautiful view.....this is it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Y., Streetsboro, Ohio

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

Perfect getaway cottage!

Our husband and I loved our week-long stay at the cottage. The place was adorable, the beds comfortable and the kitchen had pretty much everything we needed. Doreen was an excellent host and communication was easy. The view was incredible and the neighborhood quiet and so relaxing! We spent our days exploring the low tide and our evenings on the comfy deck. We rented kayaks for the week from Duck Trap Kayaks and Dan was great! We couldn't ask for a better anniversary week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Absolute peace and beauty!

This is our second time at Mills cottage and enjoyed the property and location very much. The stairs to the beach are just steps from the back deck. The beach area is like a private little sandy oasis. You step onto soft sand and as you walk to the waters edge at low tide you are welcomed by a mix of sand, small and large beach stones and sea glass that shows itself with each changing tide all surrounded by giant boulders that beckon to kids to be scaled. To the left and right of the property you can walk along the shore which has endless little areas to explore. We saw crabs, hermit crabs, small fish and snails. It is a wonderful place to launch your kayak, swim at high tide or sit in a beach chair with your feet in the warm sand with a good book. Many days we just stayed put and enjoyed the beach, changing tides, corner couch on the deck or Adirondack chairs. There was always a place outside that was comfortable. This trip was less stressful as the kids are older (9&12) vs a few years ago. I was on edge watching them jump around the boulders like little mountain goats. Something to keep in mind if you have little ones. The cottage was clean and had a nice set up for the 4 of us. The outside entrance was only an issue when the kids and I were upstairs during a heavy rain and thunderstorm and couldn’t easily go downstairs without getting drenched and trying to time the lightning. If they were a little older I’d feel ok with both of them upstairs but didn’t want my youngest coming down the stairs at night if he needed something. The cottage is minutes from Rockland, Owls Head lighthouse, Birch point beach and close to Camden, Mt. Battie, Tenants Harbor and many great restaurants. We’ve been coming to the area for 20 years and absolutely love it. Thank you to the Mills family for sharing this special place!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert G., Alexandria, VA

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

Perfect Vacation Cottage with a Perfect Host

We spent one week at Mill's cottage and wished we could have spent the entire summer there. It was that great. The cottage is decorated with a nautical theme and could not be more cozy. The cottage was extremely clean and prepared for guests. Doreen, the host, had prepared an information book covering local restaurants, stores and the history of the cottage and the surrounding area. Doreen is a very thoughtful host who has gone the extra yard to ensure that guests enjoy their stay in the cottage. The view of the water from the deck cannot be beat. We totally recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Wonderful cottage!

What a lovely and cozy cottage to stay in during our trip to Maine. Doreen is wonderful and the thoughtful touches were very much appreciated. We loved the charming coastal decor and wait till you have your coffee or tea on the deck! We loved it! Thank you Doreen. See you next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C., Francestown, NH, USA

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

It is what it says it is and it is very, very good.

Lovely house, on the water. Pictures are accurate and the interaction with the owners is without any bumps at all. Just a very pleasant and restful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

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Hosted by Doreen McGaff

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