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Downeast Getaway Victorian Cottage - Year-round

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A wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a grassy area with a lake and trees in the background.
A wooden interior with a rocking chair, a lamp, and a staircase.
A cabin interior with a dining area, a loft with a chair, and a kitchen area.
A serene pond with lily pads, surrounded by lush greenery and a house in the background.
A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by a grassy yard and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Harrington, ME
  • Place, Ray Point
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Tunk Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Bartlett Maine Estate Winery
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Downeast Getaway Victorian Cottage - Year-round

The perfect getaway on 20 acres of privacy, overlooking Flat Bay in Harrington, Maine. Seventy-five feet from the shore, this is a special place for peace and quiet.Built with dimensional lumber, boarded & shingled in cedar, it is free of many allergy-causing elements. All the conveniences you would expect in a setting all by itself. A copy of a Civil War general's home, you enter from the front porch where the ocean view invites you to morning coffee,into a large living room, a dining room with view is in the lower level of the tower. There is a fully equipped galley kitchen, one bedroom with queen-bed, ample closets, and a full bath. Up the winding stairs is an artist's studio and an upper level of the tower with a balcony where a desk at the window makes the perfect spot to begin writing your memories. Set on 20 acres of woods and fields, you will find privacy and peace yet there is plenty to do nearby.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 100447
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Harrington

Located in Harrington, this cottage is on the waterfront. Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Schoodic Lake and Spring River Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Harrington, ME

What's nearby

  • Ray Point - 19 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Spring River Lake - 22 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Tunk Lake - 23 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Bartlett Maine Estate Winery - 24 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Schoodic Peninsula - 41 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Paisley Loon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The 1889 Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rise N’ Grind - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Milbridge House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vazquez Mexican Takeout - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downeast Getaway Victorian Cottage - Year-round pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Downeast Getaway Victorian Cottage - Year-round?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downeast Getaway Victorian Cottage - Year-round?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downeast Getaway Victorian Cottage - Year-round?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downeast Getaway Victorian Cottage - Year-round located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of Schoodic Lake, Spring River Lake and Tunk Lake. Rogers Point Beach and Bartlett Maine Estate Winery are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what I was looking for. The hosts were easy to communicate with, check in was seamless, they even picked up some coffee and all the fixings for a yummy breakfast cup plus apple cinnamon muffins. Lovely cabin, quiet and peaceful, will for sure stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thanks for your thoughtful review. So glad you enjoyed your stay and had some success in property hunting. Enjoyed our chats and look forward to seeing you again again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rod and Lucile were absolutely wonderful hosts. They met us at their charming house, showed us around and gave us suggestions as to where to eat and places to visit. I've lived in Maine for nearly forty years: their place, and their hospitality, hearken to an earlier era, one that prizes warmth, friendliness, and an appreciation of the natural world. Their home is lovely, furnished with antiques and vintage pieces, very welcoming and with incredible views out to the water, just steps from their door. A fire in the granite fireplace was a treat on a chilly night. The fully equipped kitchen made it easy to prepare meals when we didn't feel like venturing out to the diner a few miles up the road, or restaurants in nearby Milbridge. Bed was extremely comfortable, and there are many places to cozy up and read indoors, and a trail to walk around outside. The house is ideally located for exploring downeast — we went up to Machias one day, went antiquing in nearby Cherryfield, and visited the beautiful sand beach at Roque Bluffs. This is an idyllic place for a Maine getaway — we plan to come back as soon as we can.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2026
Dear Liz and John, Thank thank you very much for your wonderful review. We enjoyed sharing our cottage with you both and thought that you were truly five star guests! Our conversations were exceptional and made us feel that we’d known you for a long, long time. We really appreciate the time it must have taken to leave the cottage as neat and tidy as when you came in. Rod and I are looking forward to seeing you again. Your hosts, Rod and Lucile Harrington.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Peaceful, relaxing, beautiful, just what we were looking for.!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2023
Thank you for the review and we hope to see you again. Rod and Lucile
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

The cottage was the perfect place to relax. The view is beautiful. We enjoyed the variety of trails in the surrounding. This place was exactly what we were looking for!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
We love it when our guests find the same joy and peace we experience at the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time in Maine

We had a great stay at Rod and Lucile’s cottage. It is very secluded and quiet, just what we were looking for. They were great hosts and gave us wonderful recommendations and advice. Will definitely come back if another trip to this beautiful state is in our future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Excellent guests. Look forward to your return. Friends of Roy Jr Rod and Lucile
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We're coming back!

ABSOLUTELY SPLENDID‼️ Peace, quiet and privacy in abundance -- and plenty to do in the surrounds if we chose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old-Fashioned Country Life

Old-fashioned in the best sense of the word...and with very nice windows for viewing the ocean from dining room and upstairs study nook.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
We agree and the design of the cottage is of a timeless nature that is relaxing and easy. We are so pleased that we have never had a review that doesn’t find the beauty expressed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Quiet

A great place to unwind. Watch the tide go in and out, along with the deer, turkeys and birds in the yard! Clean, everything you need available. Confortable bed. Truly feels like a piece of heaven.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Best vacation ever

Maine became a favorite spot for us. The cottage was so charming despite the fact we had no internet or wi-fi there. A trip to the Paisly Loon in Cherryfield gave us delicious blueberry muffins and wi-fi. The laundromat in Milbridge where we had to do laundry also had wi-fi. The owners were very kind and helpful in locating places of interest. If you are a golfer the people at Barren View golf were great and accepting as were the folks at the Baptist church of Cherryfield. We really hated to leave!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great spot relaxing and private!

Lovely place! Rod and Lucile were absolutely delightful and very responsive! Checked on us when Hurricane Lee was making an appearance! 3 things not in the listing: No washer/laundry While the view of the bay is beautiful you cannot really access the water … the tides do not permit. They no longer have a Wi-Fi hotspot- which didn’t really impact us but fyi!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Harrington’s cottage is splendid. He built it himself!!! It is sturdy and unique and the “tower”provides beautiful views and quiet.The driveway is long and shaded in June and provides a solitary walk through the woods. The lily pond was in its glory with thriving populations of frogs and dragonflies and much more. There’s a beautiful salt marsh -a favorite of ours - towards the back of the property. The area around the cottage and along the bay is woodsy and grassy, covered with a carpet of soft moss with mushrooms and small fungi volunteering. The bird watching was another treat with eagles flying past often.Each day the water would go out of the bay and clammers would let their boats beach. They’d spend the day poking around for the mother lode, and quietly leave when the tide came back in. Great neighbors! Splendid hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Hello Rebecca, believe it or not I hadn’t noticed your review from 2025 before. Thank you so much for writing it. It’s absolutely poetic.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, Private, Lovely

We are always looking for the perfect get away and have found it here! The view was so serene during the day and the starry nights, spectacular! Except for clammers way off shore in early morning (not a sound) and deer checking us out from the surrounding woodlands, we were on our own. The home has a spacious, cozy living room and a great fireplace we used on a rainy day. Galley kitchen is adequate, bed comfy. Bring your own drinking water although two gallons were ready to start us off. The front porch and Adirondack chairs were our total refuge...we started and ended each day out there. Hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2022
Thank you for your review and we hope you can return next Summer to Oak Point. Very sincerely, Rod and Lucile
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Well worth the Money..

This property was beautiful. The pictures do not do justice to the view from the porch.. Watching the tides from here was just amazing. The fireplace was a plus. We had a couple of cold rainy days (in the in of June) but all was well we just stayed in next to the toasty fire, and there was plenty of wood supplied.. For the asking price on this rental you simply cannot go wrong. It is a little over 1 hr to Bar Harbor which was also a plus because way less traffic and no noise.. The owners were very nice, took the time to meet us there, show us around and left us alone for the duration of our vacation.. If I had one very minor complaint it would be the lack of pots and pans. We like to cook in and did not really have an adequate amount of regular pots. However it was such a great place I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves the peace and quiet.. I would also recommend to a friend..
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you , it was our pleasure to have you stay at Oak Point. The reviews are very helpful in accomadating our guests. We will add two sauce pans to the kitchen. We can even provide a short cut to Bar Harbor which includes the ferry from Winter Harbor and what is called the Mud Creek cut off which takes you into Trenton and bypasses Ellsworth. .for our guests who are visiting Campobello and Saint Andrews there is a Ferry that from Campobello to Deare Isle that saves time and remember the schedule operates on Canadian time ,an hour different . So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you visit again. Rod and Lucile
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place for a quiet vacation.

The cottage and property are just as represented on the VRBO site. Very secluded, no neighbors in view from the property and a great view of the ocean. We really enjoyed watching the tides come and go. Lots of deer, rabbits and a few seals at high tide. Rod & Lucile provided us with all the comforts of home including a well stocked pantry to assist in making dinners much tastier. The owners met us on our arrival, even though we had traffic issues and were a bit late. They are very knowledgeable about the area and gave us lots of ideas for things to see and do. The cottage location is great for seeing everything from Acadia to Campobello. For us, some of the nicest things to see are the many nature preserve hiking trails that wind out to the ocean. There are two on Great Wass Island, one on Pidgeon Hill Rd and two in the Cutler area. All of them are fantastic places to have the ocean all to yourself. When we return to the area, we will definitely reserve the cottage again and hopefully spend more time talking with Rod & Lucile!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
We welcome the opportunity and the pleasure of company.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Experience !

We stayed at the Downeast Victorian Cottage for 1 week in August. It was such an awesome experience for us! We are city dwellers in Ohio that love the rocky coastline of Maine. This was our first time to experience living "out in the country" though. We loved it! --- I should say I also realized what a lot of work must go into maintaining such a large property ( 20 acres I believe)- but it sure was fun to enjoy country / seaside living without the responsibility of caring for so much land. I have never experienced this kind of privacy anywhere I have lived in my life! My favorite thing to do was to sit in the chairs down by the water right after breakfast and soak in the sun and the view. There is a continuous breeze off the water and even when the sun is beating down you never feel hot. ( Sadly I write this as I am back in Ohio where the temp hit 90 today and the humidity and lack of air movement are oppressive) I am already thinking about returning to Maine next summer :) Rod was great! He showed us around and provided us with everything we needed including pre-made ice in the freezer and a 2.5 gallon of spring water. The kitchen was very clean with good working appliances and all the basics. There is a big TV upstairs and one in the bedroom also- but honestly we did not even turn them on. We were either gone exploring the area or outside most of the time. We did bring our laptop computer and had no problems getting connected to the WIFI. Well, I do not want to say too many more good things or it may not be available next time I want to book it :) - Great place- Thanks so much for sharing your cottage Rod and Lucille !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for being wonderful guests. Taking the time to write a review really says a lot about you and the qualities in life that can be found sitting in that chair by the sea. We hope you will return soon. Rod and Lucile
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise at the end of the road

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the Harrington property. The views were picturesque daily. Just sitting watching the tide go in and out was just what we were looking for. Rod and Lucille were the nicest couple, and the perfect hosts. The property was very comfortable and clean. We used the location as a home base. After sightseeing all day it was nice to come back and light a fire, and truely relax. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picture Perfect.

Very private, with magnificent views made our stay peaceful and relaxing. Outside fire ring would be a nice addition. Our only disappointment was the lack of Wi-Fi. The owners, Lucile and Rob, could not have been more congenial and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage by the Bay

Rod and Lucile have shared a lovely piece of tranquil space. My partner and I were appreciative of the personal greeting during check-in and how wonderfully accommodating they were to our unexpected early arrival. The cottage and property are even more lovely in person, than shown from the photos. The bed was wonderfully comfortable (so grateful!), property clean throughout, and kitchen stocked with all needs thoughtfully anticipated. The cool temps at night allowed for us to have a fire in the fireplace each night, and we were grateful for the stocked firewood. For future visitors, I would highlight the internet limitations which are explained under the amenities. A hotspot was available for the expressed purpose to check email or limited usage, noting that streaming is not an option. Bring your own WiFi if this is important to you. Local highlights for food include Paisley Loon for breakfast, lunch and good coffee; Knottie Lobster for lobster rolls; Vasquez for Mexican food (generous portions!), and if you're traveling north to Machias, we highly recommend Bad Little Brewery. Don't forget to visit Frank E. Woodworth Preserve for a beautiful, easy hike. Thanks again, to Rod and Lucile for such a wonderful experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pretty, comfortable, cozy house. Private, gorgeous land w/water and sky view. Perfect location.

Wish we could have stayed all summer and enjoyed this house and view and the perfect location to travel around and visit all this area has to offer. Rod and Lucille are lovely people and very helpful with questions.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Owners matched the property

The cottage is beautiful, comfortable, and owned by a terrific couple. We thoroughly enjoyed our ten days and would heartedly recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet, secluded vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to get away

My husband and I loved our week on Flat Bay in Harrington. The property was beautiful and secluded. The cottage was perfect. Rod and Lucile are great hosts! There was a library of movies that were available to watch if we weren't outside enjoying the view of the bay, watching the tide come in with a cup of coffee in the morning and watching it go out with a glass of wine in the evening. There were plenty of opportunities for hiking and enjoying the Maine coast line. We were close to Acadia and Bar Harbor and enjoyed our day trips to these places. We would love to return and enjoy another relaxing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A relaxing getaway

Rod and Lucille have set up this charming cottage to be such a relaxing getaway - from plenty of towels sets to a pantry stocked with all the basics to logs in the fireplace ready to light. It made it so easy and comfortable to arrive and immediately settle in. Whatever we needed, it was there (e.g. hair dryer, paper clip, pie server, pepper grinder, etc.). They are gracious and responsive hosts who truly care about you enjoying your time there. The cottage is cozy with a spacious feel in a very secluded spot. We loved sitting in the Adirondack chairs on the porch, eating meals there, reading, and watching the tide come in and go out. We’re so happy we found it and look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walking on the moss

Quiet and Gentle and Peaceful plus ‘most everything you want/need. SPLENDID!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Thank you and we hope to see you again at Oak Point
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, peaceful cottage

Wish I could have spent the whole summer here! It’s a lovely cottage—very spacious and peaceful and has everything you could need. The WiFi hotspot is also a huge plus! I work remotely during the week, so being able to hop on work chats and have reliable internet is super important (and not always a given when traveling!). This spot is also very close to some great walks and hikes outside of Acadia (though, I’d recommend checking out the national park hikes near winter harbor—way less crowded that on Mt. Desert :) )
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

This is the best, just what we needed. It was so nice to see that it stayed almost the same. ( except for the good changes) As always it was great talking to you. We do wish we had had more time to talk. Your place has spoiled us on looking for a place to retire. The whole process was very nice.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rod Harrington

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What makes this property unique

Our location offers a unique blend of privacy and convenience. Located a short drive from shopping, movies, restaurants and more, there are still 20 acres to explore and nearly 1/2 mile of shore frontage to discover on your own.

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