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OCEAN FRONT, WATER FRONT, PRIVATE, PETS ALLOWED, CHILDREN WELCOME, KAYAKS

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Exceptional

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 182600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace

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Gouldsboro, ME
  • Popular LocationBartlett Maine Estate Winery4 min drive
  • Popular LocationRogers Point Beach17 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)37 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park58 min drive

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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.

OCEAN FRONT, WATER FRONT, PRIVATE, PETS ALLOWED, CHILDREN WELCOME, KAYAKS

PETS ALLOWED ON SITE WITH A PAID PET FEE, when registering please include your pet

JUST ADDED, Corn Hole, Badminton and Volleyball

Brand new house built in November 2023.
100 ft from the water, Home is more of a mini resort, large pirate ship for your kids adventure. Basement has a game room with arcade machines, pool table, 2 large screen TV’s in game room. Arcade machines do not require coinage. Fully stocked kitchen, pots & pans, dishes, dishwasher, spices, cereal and cereal bars, cookware, blender, toaster, mixer, crock pot, can opener, lobster pot and lobster cooker on deck. Individual condiment packages provided in refrigerator (Mayo, mustard, ketchup, tarter sauce, relish) Shampoo, conditioner, dove soap, tooth paste, mouth wash, toothbrushes, razor, shaving cream, hand lotion all provided in bathrooms. Remove the kayaks or paddle boards from the kayak stand and go out for daily adventures on the water. Life Jackets are provided and located in the deck box beside kayak stand. The gazebo (facing ocean) has a fully stocked s’mores bar for your kids to enjoy. Jiffy pop popcorn included. Propane fire pit and seating. Advice that you bring hot dogs for the kids to enjoy cooking over the fire. Cooking sticks are provided. Hot tub located on the deck (facing ocean) for your vacation pleasure. Just throw in a chlorine tablet to keep the water clean during your stay. Hot tub water is drained and refilled prior to each tenancy to prevent diseases and infections. Plenty of deck seating with a large table to eat outside. Large light that lights up back deck all night long if you should choose while facing the ocean. propane grill for your use. Also a conversation area with a wood burning fire pit (you need to provide or purchase own wood) but not facing the ocean. The Arcadia National Park on the Schoodic Peninsula (on the Main Land) which is about 10 minutes from the house, the trails and the views are amazing. Next door to the park entrance is a Ferry terminal that goes to the island. The island is a big national park with days worth of activities on the island. Would suggest driving up Cadillac mountain. Any daring person not afraid of heights can hike the precipice trail. Miles of bikes trails and lots of hiking trails for all skills. Winter Harbor, Corea great little villages to visit. Puffin boat tours are local, whale watching. The Bartlett Winery is down the street and does wine tasting and the bottle of wine left in house for guests is from there. Fletcher Woods Nature Preserve is also very close by within walking trails. At the house if you take out the kayaks and go to the left, the bay is 8 miles of calm water to kayak seeing eagles, harbor seals, sea otters and an occasional basking shark. To the right is very calm water which has an old colonial dock and fishing areas to view, fishing area under water but you can see all the old traps. Many great restaurants in the area, Pickeled Wrinkle in Gouldsboro, Helen’s in Ellsworth, Tracey’s Seafood in Sullivan, Mexican Restaurant in Gouldsboro, Lunch on the Wharf in Corea, Chipmans Wharf in Millbridge does tours in their facility, you can buy all kinds of seafood there. Lobsters cooked or uncooked

Property manager

Wanda or Charles Cote

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycle parking on site
  • Bicycles on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,600 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: 21

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: 195.00 pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Gouldsboro

Located in Gouldsboro, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Grindstone Neck Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tidal Falls and Rogers Point Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Bar Harbor Whale Watching and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bartlett Maine Estate Winery - 4 min drive
  • Rogers Point Beach - 17 min drive
  • Acadia National Park - 58 min drive
  • Village Green - 63 min drive
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Downeast Mexican Takeout - 4 min drive
  • Hometown Shellfish - 9 min drive
  • Portside Snack Bar - 8 min drive
  • Country Charm - 14 min drive
  • Uncle Skinny's Take Out - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OCEAN FRONT, WATER FRONT, PRIVATE, PETS ALLOWED, CHILDREN WELCOME, KAYAKS pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at OCEAN FRONT, WATER FRONT, PRIVATE, PETS ALLOWED, CHILDREN WELCOME, KAYAKS?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEAN FRONT, WATER FRONT, PRIVATE, PETS ALLOWED, CHILDREN WELCOME, KAYAKS?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OCEAN FRONT, WATER FRONT, PRIVATE, PETS ALLOWED, CHILDREN WELCOME, KAYAKS located?

This family-friendly Gouldsboro vacation home is located on the waterfront, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Bartlett Maine Estate Winery, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rogers Point Beach and Sullivan Harbor Farm. Schoodic Peninsula and Petit Manan Point are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good family vacation
Plenty of space for our family of 9. Kitchen was well equipped. Granddaughter loved the wooden ship play set. Bicycles and kayaks were great additions to amenities and were enjoyed but some needed maintenance for improved comfort would be good. Hot tub was very well chlorinated.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kassidy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We visited with family over the weekend and the entire process was very easy and welcoming. They had everything you could need for a stay. Everything was clean and organized. The owners stayed in contact with us as needed and gave us many resources for a fun trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luiz L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
The house was absolutely amazing! Wanda was very accommodating, and was always very responsive to any questions we had. The amenities that the house had was fun for the whole family! I wish I could rate this more than 5 stars! We will definitely stay in touch!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Total Eclipse 2024!
Although we came in the off season, we had a great time!! The home is just as described and in a very desirable location. The home exceeded our expectations and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
This was a great spot for our student weekend retreat. Lots of fun things to do right there (hot tub, s'mores, and kayaking were all a hit!). Our kids spent hours on the playground too. Host was very easy and quick to communicate. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Fabulous time had by all! Very clean and comfortable home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Get Away
Great host, beautiful property, lots to do for everyone. We had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacod 1.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house
Everything was great, only downside is hot water ran out very quickly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best NYE trip
We rented this house to spend new years with our family. We had family traveling from Brazil and Portugal. The house is super spacious and it was perfect for our group. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a nice bottle of wine, fresh cupcakes, cereal/breakfast bars and a variety of coffee flavors. The children enjoyed the boat themed playground. We also had a cozy time making s’mores on the bonfire outside. The jacuzzi added was a nice hot treatment the cold weather night. The house was stocked with plenty of pots, pans, and every utensil needed in the kitchen. Bedrooms had plenty of pillows and extra blankets. The bathrooms were supplied with new wrapped tooth brushes, toothpaste and mouthwash, as well as shampoo, conditioner and body wash that - was a nice extra special touch from the host. The entertainment center in the basement kept everyone occupied. Overall we LOVED our stay and couldn’t have started our year better. We hope to come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicol C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Getaway
Accommodating home with beautiful view. Tons of fun in the game room. Plenty of space and bedrooms. GREAT COUCHES for tv watching. Fully stocked, just had to bring ourselves and some food. AMAZING playground and outdoor spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Spent two nights, easy to get to, they gave lots of info in everything around that we could do.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness
MIT Fall Study Group Retreat was AWESOME!
Amazing property, amazing amenities, the host was the best part. She is so sweet and has amazing hospitality. Would highly recommend staying here is you’re considering the Acadia area!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Joann K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Maine
Very nice stay, and host provided extra soaps, toothpaste, and mouth wash. The whole famiy enjoyed kayaks and the game room was a big hit. The host communicated quickly with any issues. Which were the sink in the kitchen leaked and she had a plummer the next morning. There was also no internet the last day. Lots of positive and would recommend this place to stay and an 1 hour drive to Bar Harbor. Only negative there is little water pressure in the bathroom by the game room, and the hot and cold water would change from one extreme to the next while showering.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation /Celebrate 60th bday
Property was great! No complaints. The house was well equiped with several amenities. Plenty of things to do on site and close by. The owners gave a list of suggestions for food, restaurants, site seeing etc which was very helpful. The owners were easy to reach and responded quickly to our questions. We loved our stay. If anyone stays at the property, check out the winery. Nice little hidden spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A good reason to stay off-island.
We had a wonderful vacation!! Our family of 10 had plenty of space to relax and enjoy our stay. The video games, bikes and especially the kayaks made our week complete. We loved the peaceful, quiet and beautiful area of Gouldsboro. In fact we loved Maine and plan to come back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M., Hatfield PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amenities were amazing!
Great property with so many amenities! The kids loved the playground, game room, and smores bar! It was great having the kayaks, life jackets, bikes, bike helmets, sheets, towels, beach towels, etc. all there for us. The kitchen is well stocked, including condiments, spices, coffee K-cups, cereal, breakfast bars, etc. Extras including wine, cupcakes, and fresh flowers really made us feel welcome from the start. I have already told a number of friends about what a great place this was for a family vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

p V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Our family has gathered for almost 20 years for an annual reunion at a National Park. The selected family to host must find housing, plan events, and feed approximately 26 people. Finding this property on VRBO, turned out to be better than any of us could ever have expected. This is an exceptional property. It had everything and more. Lots of space for gathering a group together. It is the perfect place for all ages. Never have we been at a property where there was so much attention to detail. Our group was aged from 84 to 1 year old. The owners have thought of everything for all ages to enjoy. At Least 10 Kayaks and bikes, an unexpected perk. A screened in gazebo for a group, looking to cook marshmallows. Large seating area on the deck, and we cannot forget the hot tub and great ship play area for the young ones to climb. While most of the time was spent at the Arcadia National Park. The owners supplied information of things to do locally. The Arcadia Puffin Cruise done by a local family was great. At Chipman’s Wharf, you can get seafood; they will help stack lobsters in the pots for steaming and even supplied bibs and cups for butter. Take the tour of the facility. We had great fun at our lobster meal. We absolutely recommend this great property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of fun
We had a great stay in Maine. The owners are very friendly and responsive. The house was clean and easily held all 12 of us. It was stocked with a lot of nice touches you don't normally see in other rentals. We were welcomed with wine, cupcakes and flowers. Loved the location, kayaking and paddle boarding, riding bikes, trips to Acadia and Bar Harbor, Schoodic point, the hot tub, smores gazebo, firepit, the game room and so much more. The fresh lobstah all around was amazing. It was a little pricey in Bar Harbor but outside of that it was reasonable. Overall it was a great first time to Maine. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz D., Kennebunk, ME

Liked: Cleanliness
Gouldsboro Get-Away
We had a great stay here, in early July. There was more than enough room for the 5 adults and 3 kids in our group. Wanda really thought of everything, and made sure there was plenty of things for the kiddos to do. Wanda was also really easy to connect with, before and during our stay. She sent us detailed information about the local area and even offered for her husband to give us a guided kayak tour! (We didn't, but it was a really nice offer) We came to this area to go to Acadia NP. There is part of Acadia that's only 10 minutes away, but we wanted to go to Mt. Desert Island; it's about a 45 minute drive and the traffic was easy. The kids all loved the pirate ship, the plethora of movies downstairs. Everyone loved the smores bar, the bikes with helmets, the kayaks, the hot tub, plenty of seating on the deck, it was so nice to enjoy a meal outside at that huge table! This was a really beautiful property, we all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Maine Resort
We loved our stay at Wanda's house. All the small personal touches and attention to detail made this house a delight. With 5 kids the open space concept, kayaks, game room and pirate ship provided all the entertainment we needed. The smores bar was truly a delight. Overall, it's the owner's sense of pride to provide an amazing house and vacation experience is what elevates this place over many other houses we have stayed in Maine. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michele V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Retreat
Beautiful location and the house with amenities was perfect for our family retreat. Sure wish we could’ve stayed longer to enjoy it even more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation!
We came to Maine to celebrate my mom's 80th birthday and our family had a fantastic stay at Wanda and Chuck's house! The attention to detail made the stay that much more enjoyable. Treats to greet us on our arrival, fully stocked kitchen, bathroom amenities, pirate play structure, a basement full of games and dvds...you name it, they've thought of it. There is entertainment for all ages - the arcade, pool table, and "smores gazebo" were a huge hit with the younger set and adults as well. The deck is a beautiful place to sit and enjoy nature, with heaters if the nights are a bit chilly. Chuck provided a guided kayak tour of the cove and pointed out local wildlife, including the nesting location for a bald eagle. There are plenty of kayaks (including 1 double) with life jackets for all sizes. We didn't get the opportunity to take the bikes for a spin, but were impressed that helmets were available for our use if we'd had time. The house was spotless and had 3 washer/dryer sets for us to do our laundry. There was plenty of space for our party of 10, aged 2 - 86. Bar Harbor is a 50 min drive, and there is also an entrance to Acadia National Park within a 15-min drive from the house. We highly recommend this home for families interested in exploring the area. Wanda was incredibly responsive to our questions and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was top-notch. Great hosts, great home - great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Introduction to Maine
We could not have selected a better place to stay for our first visit to Maine. The home had everything we needed and more. We were able to use the provided kayaks to spend some time paddling in the bay and then take the provided bicycles out for a spin. Communication with the host was excellent for checking in and for questions about the property. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023