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Owls Head Village Post Office

Apartment in Owls Head with kitchen and patio

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Beach towels
Interior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
In the heart of midcoast Maine, this historic Post Office turned vacation rental offers a romantic getaway. Enjoy cooking in the modern kitchen, dining al fresco on the deck or indoors, and relax by the fire pit near a serene pond. Panoramic views from the cupola include glimpses of ocean scenery (seasonally), while beautiful gardens and an expansive lawn provide ample space to unwind.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Owls Head Village Post Office

A Post Office as a vacation rental? Yes - Absolutely. This spectacular renovated building started as a barn on a nearby island in the 1800's. The downstairs of this historic building has been the working local post office since 1931. Upstairs, insulated from any noise of a small village meeting place, is the open loft style apartment, with soaring cathedral ceilings. Designed and decorated like a historic Maine cottage. Comfortably furnished, this property is the perfect romantic getaway. A great location, with amenities close by.

The modern, cozy kitchen will support all of your cooking needs. Plenty of inside dining areas, as well as dining al fresco on the deck, right next to the kitchen. The loft and cupola are private retreats for children in your party, just like sleeping in a tree house! The views from the cupola are panoramic, with a peek of the ocean in the distance (seasonally). There's a private deck off the back offering beautiful views of our gardens, where you can eat dinner and watch the sunset. The gardens and expansive lawn, lead to a small pond where you can sit next to the fire pit and roast marshmallows.

Owls Head is a secluded and scenic buoy and lobster pot dotted peninsula, one of Maine's authentic waterfront colonies. Centrally located in midcoast Maine, it is the perfect starting point for day-trip adventures. Rockland is only 5 minutes away and 15 minutes to Camden, both offer great shopping, museums, art galleries and festivals. Next door is the "world's best" general store with "award winning" breakfasts and lunches served daily. Grocery items, soda, and wine available for you to take along on your daily adventures. A five minute walk down the hill takes you to a wharf, where you can buy lobster right off the boat. Only 3 minutes down the road is our favorite (award winning) farm to table restaurant, Primo's. There are so many amazing restaurants and lobster shacks close by.

Turns out, you can get there and almost anywhere from here!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Total with taxes and fees
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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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Just strip the beds, and put all towels and sheets in the hamper by the closet. Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Lessee agrees to supervise children around the pond behind the Village Post Office at all times.
I agree to hold harmless the property owner, host, from any liabilities arising out of the use of the kayaks included with this rental.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Owls Head Village Post Office Apartment
Owls Head Village Post Office Owls Head
Owls Head Village Post Office Apartment Owls Head

About the neighborhood

Map
Owls Head, ME

What's nearby

  • Owls Head State Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Owls Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Rockland Harbor Park - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Park Street Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Myrtle St. Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Archer's on the Pier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Primo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owls Head Village Post Office pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Owls Head Village Post Office?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owls Head Village Post Office?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Owls Head Village Post Office located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Owls Head State Park and Owls Head Lighthouse. Crescent Beach and Breakwater Vineyards are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Owls Head Village Post Office Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Still a favorite

We have stayed here several times and coming back just brings us joy. Mornings on the balcony with coffee and a book are the best. Access to kayaks and food right next door just can’t be beat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Always a pleasure

We love the Owls Head Post Office apartment. Perfect location. Clever design. Gorgeous gardens. Wonderful host.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

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

Perfect Little Getaway

This is our second time staying at the Post Office and we can't wait to return. Our family loves the coziness of this home and all the character every nook offers. We couldn't imagine staying anywhere else when we're up visiting our favorite place in Maine!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

A Perfect Maine Stay

The Post Office is everything you want in a vacation rental. Charming, cozy, well thought out, and close to all the things. Our family of four (two big kids) fit well in the space. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need. The garden is beautiful and the peonies and irises were popping when we were there. The hosts were accessible and had lovely recommendations of the local scene. We would definitely come back!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

smolsson2

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

Enjoyable stay!

Fantastic and fun loving place! Beautiful backyard and ideal location. Would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

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

Anniversary trip

So unique
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tricia k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute and artsy

We had a wonderful 3 night stay. What a cool funky place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

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

Beautiful property for a long weekend

The Post Office was a great place for us to spend a long weekend and explore the coast. Everything we needed was there, we enjoyed the fire pit and having access to the grill. We walked to the lighthouse which was a nice chill outing, then headed up to Acadia on the other full day we had, about a two hour drive but doable as a day trip. Communication was great and the space felt very homey!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Total delight

One of our favorite rentals ever, such a joy to get to stay here! Pictures are just a tiny glimpse, so much better in person even. We especially enjoyed the General Store right next door - wonderful food and service. Thank you for all the love and care put into creating and maintaining this special place! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Once again, a fantastic stay!

This was our fourth time at the Post Office, our second year in a row for a full week in June. All the glowing reviews we've posted over the years still hold: it is such a wonderfully located, unique, comfortable space. Bravo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

The Best

Totally stocked with everything you need. Beautiful eclectic wonderful house. Next door to the general store where you get 10%off. Great food to go. Comfy beds. Perfect place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davis B.

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

Wonderful unique property

Unusual interior, but fully functional and very beautiful. Convenient to everything from Owls Head to Camden. Lovely deck and great “crows nest.” We had a perfect week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

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

Peaceful bliss

We stayed in the post office for a week in Maine. The beds are comfortable, the water pressure is good, and the food at the general store next door is awesome! We could have spent a week just at the post office, as lovely as the back yard is! Would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful! Quirky! Fun! Comfortable! Relaxing! Welcoming! Great locations! Those are just a few of the ways we would describe the Owls Head Village Post Office. And just to be clear...the actual Post Office in on the first floor with the rental space comprising the 2nd floor, a deck, a ½ size 3rd floor with queen bed, and the cupola with the "tree house" bunk beds. Plus, there's a gorgeous private garden. Our stay began with great communications with Doug (property owner) with recommendations on places to visit, to eat, and how to get the most out of our stay. Added bonus – the Owls Head General Store is next door and, as renters, we got 10% off everything, including outstanding made-to-order breakfasts, pizza, and sundries. If you stay here, don't be confused...your driveway is next to the General Store's outside dining area and everyone was polite and pleasant.The space is great – small galley kitchen with a dorm-style fridge and everything else you need, a deck with gas grill looking over the gardens, dining table, TV area with Apple TV, and a big bathroom that is built out into the main space (sounds odd but it works), comfortable beds, and more owls and heart-shaped rocks than you can count. The private garden is full of flowers, sculptures, a small "pond" with boardwalk, chairs, and another grill, and more. From the rental, it's a quick ride to the excellent Transportation Museum, Rockland, and Camden. We look forward to staying here again!
The main space as seen from the kitchen
The cupola with bunk beds (aka "the tree house") which is all windows and gets warm
The view from the ½ third floor with queen bed looking toward kitchen – ladder/stairs are a bit steep and the "roof" you see on the right is the top of the bathroom (it makes sense when you see it)
The view of the gardens from the deck
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom W., Clemmons, North Carolina

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

WOW! What a wonderful place!!

Amazing landscaping, flower gardens, very unique. Working post office on main level...3 levels of living up above, including the cool cupola added by the owner. Truly in a class of its own. The themed approach (Owls Head, Nautical, USPS), very tastefully done by the owners. We were wowed!! It's unusual that the reality is better than the pictures, but in this case it was far better than anticipated. We wish we had more than 2 nights to enjoy the grounds and star gazing from the deck off the well stocked kitchen! We hope to come back and stay longer to enjoy Owls Head and the Rockland area. Doug was so easy to work with. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

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

Owls Head Stay

We had such a lovely holiday at this property. It was everything we wanted for a trip after the busy Christmas season. It comfortably fit our young family of four. The crow's nest was a great hangout for the girls, but was a bit to nervous to let them sleep there (a bit steep for a 3 year old). We have returned home very relaxed after a week of enjoying the best seafood and taking some amazing strolls around nearby scenic areas (it reached almost 60 degrees in January!) Several restaurants and stores are closed around this time of year, but there are plenty still open. We just had do to a bit more research and made sure to make reservations. ALL of the suggestions for food were greatly appreciated and exceptional! We've been to this area before, but missed some of the restaurants suggested. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

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

Cute and clean

I loved this place. The owner was helpful when the cable went out. The grounds are beautiful. There is not much to do in the area, which would be the biggest concern and nothing against the rental itself. A couple of things to note that I wasn't aware of: there are a lot of stairs to get into the main part of the unit (I had to carry my blind dog up and down each time it needed to go out), none of the bedrooms have 4 walls (the master is in the living room), and you can hear the post office opening up on work days (not a big deal, but it caused my dogs to bark every morning). Overall, we loved the place and would go back. It was convenient having the store right next door and the house was stocked with many extras that you may need. It was probably the cutest rental I've ever had. I loved the charm of the place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Cozy, quaint and cool

This apartment above the Post Office in the tiny village of Owl's Head is one of the most-unique places we've stayed during our world travels. We were there over New Year's weekend, and in winter things tend to shutdown around here. However, the magnificent solitude and coastal walks out to the beautiful Owl's Head Lighthouse was just what we were looking for as a serene way to welcome in 2024. For such a small place, there's a ton of room in the apartment with a queen bed on the main level and more upstairs. We appreciated the well-stock galley kitchen, where we prepared a NYE feast of fresh local seafood. Off the back is large, elevated deck, which wasn't a great place for sitting in winter, but must be spectacular overlooking the gardens in summertime. Doug was a very helpful, gracious host who checked in via the app to ensure that we had everything we needed, and even let us have a late check out on New Year's Day. We'd highly recommend this lovely apartment, and definitely hope to come back when the weather is warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Quintessentially Owls Head - Perfect Wedding Reception Venue

Our stay was perfect. The photos online are good, but seeing it in person makes you realize how big the space is! Every inch is decorated with trinkets, heart rocks, and of course, owls! The air conditioning works very well downstairs. Pointing a fan up the stairs and keeping the cupola windows open helps with keeping the top floors cool. Being next to the General Store is a huge plus - delicious food and fudge within walking distance when you don’t feel like fighting the hustle and bustle of Rockland! Doug graciously agreed to let us have our wedding reception here after getting married on the beach. He was extremely responsive, gave great local advice, and was even in the gardens the day before we checked in to make everything look good (it looked amazing!!!). The backyard garden was beautiful. It was large, yet intimate, and I couldn’t imagine our wedding reception being held anywhere else. Mosquitos weren’t an issue for me, once the sun went down the beetles came out, but that’s Maine for you! Whether you’re looking for a place to host an event or just wanting to get away, this is absolutely the place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari F.

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

Owl's Head Vacation

Such a cute and unique property in the perfect location for exploring all of the mid coast. We come up to visit friends every summer, and the post office was the perfect home base. It was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Doug was super responsive and easy to work with. 10/10 recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos don't even begin to do justice to this house! Everything about our stay was excellent! Great location, great vibe, great stay! We even used the kayaks and grill, both of which were in perfect working order......a real rarity at a rental property. I can't speak to the quality of the TV because we never even turned it on in the 5 days that we were in Owls Head. I have already started recommending this place to everyone who will listen to me!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey L.

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

Thanksgiving

Nice holiday stay w our dog. Bought lobsters off the dock for Thanksgiving!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lars A.

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

Unique property in great location.

This apartment above Owls Head post office is super cute and nicely decorated. The back yard and garden is amazing. Truly beautiful. The patio overlooking the garden was so nice for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. The kitchen was well equipped. We would have given it easily 5 stars if it wasn't for all the dog hair on all the rugs, throw blankets and pillows in the couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Candice C.

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

Wonderful!

The charming home above the village post office was unique and provided clean, quiet, and comfortable accommodations. The deck and back yard were beautiful places to relax and have some peaceful moments. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was large so there was plenty of room for three ladies to have counter space. Three of the beds require going up ladders which adds to the charm, but may limit who can sleep on the upper levels. The top level is surrounded by windows with beautiful views - it was like sleeping in a tree house but with the convenience of being indoors. The home is conveniently located to drive to see all the beauty of East coast and inner Maine. The Owl’s Head Lighthouse was a favorite and is only a short walk. The Host was amazing and responded quickly when we couldn’t find the coffee that was on a shelf we walked right by. The cute General Store is next door where you can get almost anything including food and drinks. Be sure to make reservations to eat at Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park and to watch the sunset from Cadillac Mountain. Also, great lobster at McCloons and Claws which are nearby. And, go see the McDonald’s in a house in Portland! I highly recommend staying at the Owl’s Head Post Office.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

R. Eric L.

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

Fascinating and fun property

Very clean, comfortable, and well-equipped apartment above the post office. Filled with nautical (and owl-themed) items. Just as described in literature. Outstanding and helpful communications with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024