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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, DVD player, video library, offices
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Stonington, ME
  • Popular LocationStonington Opera House9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Heron Gallery10 min walk
  • Popular LocationStonington Sea Products3 min drive

About this property

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

Garden cottage w/ 4 kayaks/gear/dock/patio, parking on Stonington Harbor nearby

Sweet Pea Cottage is an affordable and charming 3 bedroom cottage located just a few minutes walk to downtown Stonington & harbor. It comes with the use of four kayaks and gear located on the dock of our other cottage right on Stonington Harbor, about a 10-15 minute walk away, or few minutes drive (vrbo 30315) - including a parking spot and use of the grounds. It is just down the street from the popular Friday market. The cottage is more modest, yet warm and charming, decorated in a cozy-cottage style with simple antiques and collectibles - very clean, well supplied and surrounded by gardens and mossy-floored woodlands. Smart tv, high speed internet, outdoor seating, gardens, fire pit, gas grill, picnic table and tiny spring creek, too. Need more space. Consider adding attached rustic summer bedroom (2 twins for $25 plus $10/night). While not possessing a direct ocean view, a small path up behind the cottage leads to a hill top which has distant views out of Stonington Harbor, out beyond Isle au Haut, and over to the hills of Camden. Located on Rte 15A (the back side of the island) with quick and easy access to downtown or grocery store, harbor or only a 5 minute drive to nearby Sand Beach. With so much public oceanfront and wide-ranging activities nearby, Sweet Pea Cottage provides ability to enjoy the amenities of Deer Isle and Stonington, but at one of the most cozy and affordable area rentals!

Property manager

Barbara Wescott

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 1

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: For very responsible pet owners only!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: House is near street, back yard private.

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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Garden Cottage Kayaks/gear/dock/parking
Garden Kayaks/gear/dock/parking
Garden Cottage Kayaks/gear/dock/parking
Garden Kayaks/gear/dock/parking
Kayaks Gear Dock Parking

About the neighborhood

Stonington

Located in Stonington, this cottage is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Barred Island Preserve and Edgar M. Tennis Preserve, while Art By Katy Gallery and Stonington Opera House are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Stonington Opera House - 9 min walk
  • Blue Heron Gallery - 10 min walk
  • Stonington Sea Products - 3 min drive
  • Barred Island Preserve - 10 min drive
  • Haystack Mountain School of Crafts - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stonecutters Kitchen - 13 min walk
  • Harbor Cafe - 11 min walk
  • Cockatoo Portuguese Re - 4 min drive
  • 44 North Coffee - 13 min walk
  • Fin And Fern - 16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden cottage w/ 4 kayaks/gear/dock/patio, parking on Stonington Harbor nearby pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden cottage w/ 4 kayaks/gear/dock/patio, parking on Stonington Harbor nearby?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden cottage w/ 4 kayaks/gear/dock/patio, parking on Stonington Harbor nearby?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden cottage w/ 4 kayaks/gear/dock/patio, parking on Stonington Harbor nearby located?

Located in the center of Stonington, this family-friendly cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Art By Katy Gallery and Stonington Opera House. Stonington Sea Products and Blue Heron Gallery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Welcoming
Stonington was an amazing town and the Sweet Pea Cottage was perfect for friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage in Downeast Maine
We enjoyed staying at this vintage cottage within easy reach of all that this area of Downeast Maine has to offer. Hosts conveniently provided an additional parking spot very near the Isle au Haut ferry boat docks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time in Maine
The location of the cottage, halfway between town and the Burnt Cove Market, is so convenient. The cottage itself is homey. The beds were each voted "just right" for sleeping by their occupants. Having a reserved parking spot and use of the kayaks in town was also handy. Aside from this, our hosts helped us find interesting local things to do while waiting a couple of days for the fog to go away, as it finally did. Sunshine! Island views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Vintage Property
The house was clean and well kept. It was comfortable and in a quiet location. Communication with the property owners was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Len B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very good experience
The accommodations were both spacious and cozy. Smaller bedrooms but just right for one or two persons and beds and pillows were comfortable. A good washer and dryer was useful, as well as a large, well appointed kitchen. Close to the center of Stonington, with excellent restaurants. Day trips to other towns added variety. Barbara was attentive to our needs and most friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Bud B., Georgetown, Maine

Funky
I liked it, old school that reminded me of my great grandmother's place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for exploring Isle au Haut
Barbara's place was the perfect base for exploring Isle au Haut and Deer Isle. The house has the feel and charm of a family summer home. Everything we needed was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B., Greensboro NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Stonington Stay
The house was cozy and felt like a visit to our grandparents home. The house had everything we needed. clean and well stocked. The washer/dryer was a great bonus. Location was close to town and Barbara offered parking at her home which helped. She was very helpful and quick to respond. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage
Rented the cottage for a wedding we had to attend near by. Barbara the host was a pleasure to work with. Would definitely rent from her agai.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming quaint cottage
Barbara was a very friendly helpful hostess and excellent communicator. The charming well supplied cottage is not far from the town. We loved using her kayaks around the beautiful harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay
Everything was perfect! Short distance to Main St and what we were in town to do. Owner was great! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charm, a close drive to the harbor
This is a cute cottage in a quiet residential neighborhood. The center of town is under a 3 minute drive. Town parking is very limited, but a parking spot is included near the center of town. Our family of 3 (adult daughter) enjoyed quiet family time while we waited out the rain. We didn't use the outdoor picnic table,, seating and grill, but they were inviting for better weather. A lovely trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved sweet pea & mr & mrs Barb
Our location was fabulous to get to the ferry and Isle au Haut Owners were close by and we had fabulous kayaking as well as hospitality. Place is much cuter and spacious than we anticipated!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quintessential coastal cottage
I cannot speak highly enough about this VRBO. Exceptionally charming cottage within close walking distance to the downtown area. Very quiet and a BREATHTAKING view if you venture up through the backyard to the overlook. I enjoyed every minute of my time here. Barbara was a wonderful host and made superb recommendations for dining. I can't wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Debra O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Forget-me -not Cottage, they were in full bloom all around the yard!
Centrally located, so close to everything. Lovely cottage, and hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
All Good
Nothing fancy, but great value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Pea Cottage lives up to it's name!
This is our 2nd stay at Sweet Pea and we just love it there. We travel to Stonington to visit our son. It is only minutes from him and the cottage is just so comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Winona R., Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of nostalgia in the most beautiful place on Earth!
Barbara is the most exceptional host! My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful time at the Sweet Pea cottage. Our stay was restful and the property is so cozy and fitted with everything we could ask for: to be completely comfortable and taken away from the stress and bustle of everyday life. We ended up meeting Barbara and her husband the first day we were in town and they were incredibly helpful with recommendations for things to see around the isle and where to find a delicious meal. We felt like family and we cannot wait to come back in 2022. Thank you so much Barbara!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house; wonderful hosts
My friend, her dog and I enjoyed our stay at Sweet Pea cottage very much. The place was very clean and really well stocked with everything we could need -- especially all kinds of kitchen utensils and pots. The house is charming. The bedrooms are small, but my bed was really comfortable. We especially loved the kayaks -- they are a wonderful perk. Barbara, the host, is a lovely, warm person and is very accessible -- best way to reach her is by text or phone. She and her partner were so helpful to us with the kayaks -- they helped us carry them across the sand in low tide, and gave us all kinds of advice about the surrounding islands. The internet/wifi was great -- one tip: the correct password is on the wall above the bulletin board in the little bedroom/office. Stonington is a lovely town to walk around in. We also enjoyed walking up the hill behind the house to an open, flat rock area with nice views. Many thanks, Barb!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ellen

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight in Stonington, near the ferry
Barbara's second home is darling and clean, and we were very lucky that she a) called us early on the day of our arrival to provide her text in case anything went wrong, b) offered context that helped us ensure that we'd catch our ferry to the Isle au Haut camp site, c) loaned us camp chairs to use for the trip when she realized we'd forgotten them, and d) texted me to let me know that my daughter had left her iPhone in her room. Without all this, the camping trip we tried to fit in at the end of a busy work week might not have been as successful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place!
The host was incredibly helpful with recommendations. Access to kayaks was phenomenal and the place was in a perfect location. Adorable cottage with everything you can need for a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great trip to the Twilight Zone!
For what we were looking for, this cottage did the trick! It's like it was transported here via the Twilight Zone from the forties, complete with all the forties furnishings and decorations (ok, maybe except for the flat screen TV and wifi). The place just oozes character, quirkiness, and charm. If you're looking for luxury you won't find it here, but it's super cozy and we would stay there again in a heartbeat. It's plenty roomy, that's for sure, so you won't feel cramped. When we had questions and texted our host Barbara, she replied INSTANTLY, which was both impressive and helpful. The location is fine, no more than a five minute drive from Stonington village. Last but not least, the two reserved parking spaces and available patio space right down the harbor are HUGE bonuses and come along with the cottage. Good stuff! Thanks, Barbara!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tidy, small cottage in good location
The cottage is small, and a short 5 minute drive from downtown Stonigton. It's a 15 minute walk from the cottage on foot. If you're planning on mostly staying in Deer Isle, or even in the Stonington area, it's a perfect location. If you're going to be driving a lot to explore nearby-ish areas like Camden/Rockland, Acadia, or Schoodic, know that it's a half hour from the cottage to the Deer Isle bridge, so you are in for a longer drive than if you stayed on the Blue Hill Peninsula itself. We did a lot of local hikes and walks both on Deer Isle and in the Blue Hill area, and were very happy with the location. The cottage has two small bedrooms with full or queen size beds and not a lot of moving-around room, a good-sized kitchen with better-than-usual amounts of cooking equipment/utensils, a small shower-only bathroom (with no ventilation fan, my only real complaint), and a small office with a twin sized cot, plus a small living room with a loveseat, two chairs, the TV, and a small book & video library. There is a thermostat and baseboard heating, so you're not dependent on a woodstove to heat the cottage. The cottage was very tidy, and the washer/dryer on site worked well and we used it several times. The wifi was sluggish, but worked for what we needed. If you were going to try to do remote work while you were here, however, you might be frustrated. There were plenty of towels, sheets & blankets-- if you are looking for everything to be brand-new, you will be disappointed, but if you are looking for a cottage that's well-stocked, clean, and comfortable, you will be fine. We didn't use the picnic table, grill, or fire pit, and we didn't use the kayaks or porch/seating area at the downtown Stonington location, so I can't comment on those. The owner was very responsive when we called with questions or issues. At one point there was a wind storm and she called to check in, which we appreciated. There are small grocery stores on the island for basic groceries and supplies. After Labor Day, check on business and restaurant hours, since many places are seasonal. We would definitely stay again if we were back in the area. We have rented other Maine cottages through VRBO, and this cottage was definitely more nicely decorated, warmer on chilly days & nights, and more well-stocked than others.

10/10 Excellent

Anna G., Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Rural Getaway
The cabin was adorable and had everything we needed to be comfortable. The kayaks were a wonderful perk and using them really added to our experience. The location is very convenient to Stonington, and there’s a little grocery store a few miles down the road if you need any supplies. The host was extremely responsive and welcomed us with a lovely note and fresh wildflowers. This isn’t the place to stay if you’re looking for glitz and glamour, but it’s definitely the place to stay if you’re looking for homey, affordable fun and comfort! We loved it and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020