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Monhegan Island Retreat - Spacious with 4 bedrooms and gorgeous ocean views.<br>

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Monhegan Island Retreat - Spacious with 4 bedrooms and gorgeous ocean views.<br>


*We welcome LGBTQIA travelers and celebrate diversity and inclusion.*

This fabulous two-story, four-bedroom, 1.5 bath cape-style home on Monhegan Island offers spectacular water views from both floors. The house will comfortably accommodate a large group or an extended family. Magnolia House offers an open floor plan, which is flooded with natural light through the large picture windows and many skylights. Spacious, well-stocked kitchen with updated stainless refrigerator and stove makes cooking a pleasure. Sun yourself on one of three private decks overlooking the beautifully designed perennial gardens or enjoy the handcrafted stone fireplace on a cool evening. Lots of wood will be provided for you!

The separate media room offers quiet space for reading, relaxing, or family movie night with flatscreen and Netflix. House has several high-end Bluetooth stereos for streaming music on new and improved high-speed wifi. For extra guests, there is a full-size futon and a single pull out bed in addition to the bedrooms. Hopefully, you won't need it, but there is a large desk/office space on the second floor. Unlike many Monhegan properties, we are more than happy to consider pets.

Just past the Trailing Yew on Lobster Cove Road, Magnolia House is only minutes from Fish and Swim Beaches, galleries and the rest of the village in one direction and Lobster Cove in the other direction.

Bringing children? We have a fantastic wooden playhouse on the property (with a loft!) that kids love, plenty of toys, puzzles, games and Legos, beach chairs, books for all ages, and a perfect bedroom with bunk beds (and a pull-out trundle) on the second floor. For much of the summer, there are delicious wild raspberries blooming in the yard, and late summer/early fall you can find wild blackberries. These are not just for kids, of course...last week we made a batch of homemade raspberry ice cream using freshly-picked berries from the yard, and we encourage you to do the same!

Questions, or prefer to book directly? Message me and I’ll send contact information.

Property manager

Elizabeth Norman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Library
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Trained pets considered. Yard must be kept clean.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Very kid friendly - playhouse, toys, games.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Island Retreat Spacious 4 Bedrooms Fireplace Decks Views House
Island Retreat Spacious 4 Bedrooms Fireplace Decks Views
Island Retreat Spacious 4 Bedrooms Fireplace Decks Views House
Island Retreat Spacious 4 Bedrooms Fireplace Decks Views House
Island Retreat Spacious 4 Bedrooms Fireplace Decks Views

About the neighborhood

Map
Monhegan, ME

What's nearby

  • Fish Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lupine Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Monhegan Lighthouse - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Monhegan Museum of Art & History - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • White Head Trail - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Monhegan Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Island Inn - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Monhegan Island Retreat - Spacious with 4 bedrooms and gorgeous ocean views.<br> pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Monhegan Island Retreat - Spacious with 4 bedrooms and gorgeous ocean views.<br>?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monhegan Island Retreat - Spacious with 4 bedrooms and gorgeous ocean views.<br>?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Monhegan Island Retreat - Spacious with 4 bedrooms and gorgeous ocean views.<br> located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Fish Beach and Lupine Gallery.

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Monhegan Island Retreat - Spacious with 4 bedrooms and gorgeous ocean views.<br> Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol Z.

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

Great family vacation house

Roomy and cozy house for our family of five adults. Conveniently located in the village, with easy access to everything. Host was very responsive to questions before and during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Magnolia House

We have rented this house for several years now, timing our stay for peak warbler migration. It’s a great location and the island is beautiful! The manager is very helpful and the house is very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Another wonderful week

Terrific house, comfortable, well equipped and cozy fireplace for chilly evenings (wood supplied). Accessible to local shops, eateries, and hiking trails. Enjoyed quiet evenings watching sunsets over Manana Island. We are returning in 2025-our 5th yr. staying in Magnolia House.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B., Rochester, New York

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

Our Monhegan vacation

Another great vacation on Monhegan. Magnolia house is terrific. This was our 3rd year staying there and we are all looking forward to being back next year! Nick, the property manager, was very helpful if we needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita C., Winchester, MA

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

Wonderful as usual!

The property is great - comfortable and able to handle a family with both gathering space and private space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B., Rochester, New York

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

A great house and the perfect location

We really enjoyed the week. The house was wonderful-close to the shops, restaurants but also very private. We often ate on the back deck and our dog loved lying there in the sun. The front yard was also private due to the wonderful flowers but we had a lovely view of the water. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B., Rochester, New York

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

Another great week staying at Magnolia House on Monhegan.

It's a comfortable, well-equipped house. We all enjoy sitting in the yard (especially Dexter, my daughter and son-in-law's dog). Very private and quiet but also near so many good places to eat and terrific shops. And on a cool evening, the fire place is a real treat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Wendy L.

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

Great location

The charming older home is perfectly situated on the island. It is spacious and accommodates a family easily. Our disappointment was a distinct mildew smell, especially in the side entry room where there is a TV/mud room. The house needs a deep clean and the basement has a damp and mildew smell- where the washing machine is located. The kitchen was stocked with cups, plates and had lots of pans.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

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

Home away from home

This house is wonderful and our interactions with the owner and the caretaker were very positive and helpful. The location is very good, the beds are comfy, the kitchen is fun to work in and we even got our laundry done down in the cellar. I can't say enough good things about our stay. Monhegan is a real magnet for us, but Magnolia House is now what we picture when we're coming to Monhegan.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nina e.

we loved it!

Extremely welcoming house, beautifully sited; comfortable kitchen , wonderful fireplace (wood generously supplied) for chilly nights or rainy days, Lots of good books,games, amazon prime. We eagerly look forward to our return next June.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

Beautiful House for the Whole Family

We traveled to Monhegan with our family (5 adults) for a four-day getaway to the island and were looking for a place that we could have our own space and a kitchen to cook in. We were super happy with the house, it was picturesque, with more than enough space for the five of us to all hang out together as have our own spaces when we needed it. The kitchen was lived in and had everything we needed and more to make family meals. It was very close to the brewery, as well as some of the trailheads to the east side of the island. It was the first time we'd been to the island in over twelve years, but knowing about the Magnolia house now, I'm sure it'll be sooner than that when we return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minda G.

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

Spectacular experience

The house was perfect for our family ( and dog) in location, size and accommodations. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with utensils, bake and cookware. We loved being able and eat together at the spacious dining table. There was plenty of space to do things as a group or with privacy. The upstairs master bedroom has its own private deck and views of the water. We enjoyed doing a puzzle and playing several of the dozens of games. Monhegan is a gem of an island. We brought most of our food and supplies but enjoyed lunch out at the brewery and baked goods from several shops. The hiking is amazing! Definitely hike the cliff trail. You’ll be in awe. Pebble beach and sea glass beach are favorites. Sunset at Lobster Cove (“ ship wreck beach”) is a must. We’ll definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., New York City

Wonderful Home on a Magical Island

If you've never been to Monhegan Island, it's difficult to describe. It's welcoming, rustic, and for lack of a better word, magical. I have gone for many years; through my own childhood and now with my children. The Island still holds the same charm. This year, however, was our best trip ever due to the warm and beautiful home of Shaw and Elizabeth. This home is a gem - homey and spacious - a perfect combination of "island cape" with all the modern conveniences of mainland living. Tons of room, indoors and out, for a full family, with unique and creative details throughout. Great for kids and adults. And the owners are tremendously helpful, gracious, and available. I would recommend this rental to everyone...but won't, in an effort to keep the Island and this house a secret gem!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Marguerite L.

Beautiful home in dire need of deep cleaning and new septic

The home is beautifully situated on the island of Mohegan. The home has great bones and was dirty. With a good deep cleaning and a paint job the place would be great. The kitchen floor is a broken mosaic that was falling apart daily. The water pressure was ok and the tap water had a red residue to it. The biggest issue was the pervasive septic smell that was really strong in front of the house and on the side all of the time. I m not sure if it was from the property or the house next door but it was bad. The owner might consider getting a professional cleaning crew in pre-season,mid-season and before each rental. The person that is cleaning the space does a superficial job. We left the property much cleaner than we found it. Everything was grimy and that's too bad. There was no toilet paper on the premises.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

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

Loved the location

Easy to schedule Lobster roll At post Clyde still the best Loved Nite Nite Fattys and Monhegan Brewery
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

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

Loved this home

The house on Monhegan was perfect for an extended family get together, with small children ranging from 6 months to 3. There are a wide range of toys appropriate for all ages, and a playhouse for the older children. The location is ideal and Elizabeth was responsive and helpful. Would highly recommend, and would certainly choose to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

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

Will book again

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail B.

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

Perfect Family Getaway!

From first booking the property, Elizabeth was extremely prompt in answering all of our questions. The descriptions were all accurate and was the perfect spot for my husband and I, our 3 kids and my Dad and stepmom to stay on the island. It was close to town which was convenient, but it wasn't right in town which gave us more privacy. Nick the caretaker was great and checked in on us a couple of times throughout the week. There were so many games and puzzles that we always had something fun to do as a family. We had fun outside exploring, going swimming at the beach, or relaxing inside. The kid house outside on the property was magical for my kids. Highly recommend this location especially if you are bringing kids/family with you to the island. There was lots of room and tons to do! Will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita C., Winchester, MA

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

Excellent location - wonderful stay!

We have stayed at Magnolia for several years now and we love how well it accommodates our large multi-family group. We are all able to gather and eat or play games together as well as have alone time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adriana B., Miane

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

Great views and plenty of space for our group!

Enjoyed the house and the location. Fully stocked, very clean and plenty of room for the group! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Great location and great owner

We had a great time in Monhegan in a lovely comfortable house. The owner was terrific in helping us before we even got to the Island. Would love to return
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Magnolia House

Wonderful house for our stay on Monhegan. Plenty of room for us to spread out and relax. The views from the upper deck were beautiful. The kitchen was very well stocked too. This was nice because we cook a a group dinner every night when we rent a house. We loved the bookshelves- full of a great selection of titles. Hope to be able to rent this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

The view - Spectacular!

My daughter and I spent 3 nights at this cottage. The cottage is huge and we used only some of the space - most of our time was outside. Well packed with books, eclectic art and games - lots of games.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita C., Winchester, MA

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

Wonderful as usual!

Great visit! This is our 3rd year staying at Magnolia House and it's perfect for accommodating multiple couples. There was plenty of space to spread out and it is to get around the island from that as a home base.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021