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Owls Head Village Post Office

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The Owls Head Post Office (Lighthouse)
Interior View Looking Out Back Toward Deck
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Kayaking Around the Lighthouse (Kayaks Included with Rental)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Owls Head, ME
  • Owls Head Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rockland Harbor Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Loft)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Cupola)

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Sue Carleton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved pets considered. Prior approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
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.

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 are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Owls Head

Located in Owls Head, this apartment is by the sea. Owls Head Lighthouse and Strand Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sail Power and Steam Museum and Coastal Children's Museum. Oakland Park Bowling Lanes and Maine State Prison Store are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Owls Head, ME

What's nearby

  • Owls Head State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Owls Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rockland Harbor Park - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Myrtle Street Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Primo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Archer's on the Pier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owls Head Village Post Office pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Owls Head Village Post Office located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 152 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

Anne M.

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

Perfect spot in every way

Doug has created the perfect place to stay while visiting the Rockland/Camden area. The PO is so clean and such a unique place to stay. It is #1 of places we have stayed. Highly recommend this wonderful VRBO!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

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

Loved everything about our stay

Magical for us and our 10yo, who started asking to come back about 2 minutes after arriving.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

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

Anniversary trip

So unique
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

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

adorable place to stay

the apartment was great. well located and easy to get to.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Auntie M.

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

Awesome time in the nest

We had an amazing time. Property was adorable and beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diedra S.

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

Best Stay Ever

Unique, spectacular couldn't have been better! You can't beat the location. The garden was spectacular and the little shop next door was so convenient. Thanks for a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Chad H.

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

Family Vacation

This is the third time we have stayed at the Owl’s Head post office; it just keeps getting better!! We were able to get a couple of kayak trips, day trip to Acadia, and enjoy many of the great restaurants in Rockland. Probably our favorite is to go for a long kayak paddle and come back to enjoy the famous Owl’s Head general store “7 napkin burger”….amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Fantastic Thanksgiving

Wonderful stay (as always) in this eclectic and charming place. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

Verified traveller

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

Charming

This is such a unique place to stay. We truly enjoyed everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

lauren a.

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

Incredible stay!

The post office did not disappoint! Our stay was wonderful! Such a charming and unique set up with so many handmade and antique details. We loved the porch and yard! The frog pond and dock/deck were such fun for our kids. Incredible location next to the general store and close to many beaches! We hope to stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

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

Unique and fun

Such an interesting fun place to stay. Great location near Rockport and Camden. Check in was easy, Gardens were beautiful! Thanks for the coffee, and the vases of flowers were a welcoming touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly L.

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

Lovely stay!

I am a repeat renter and love the Owls Head PO ! So full of character and charm, always neat and clean. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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

Caroline B.

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

Enchanting

Staying at the Owls Head post office was like staying in a storybook. We couldn’t have imagined a more enchanting location, next door to a precious general store with a restaurant, and also down the street from a gorgeous beach and light house. The beds are just right and the decor satisfies the imagination. Thank you for this special place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Kim j.

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

Amazing place to stay!!

We loved staying here!!! Perfect experience for maine excursion. If youre in the areea of rockland this is the place to stay. Close to town and amazing place to stay next to owl genertal store. Doug (owner) was amazing!! answers every question promptly and was easily available. Would stay again!! Thank you soo much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Capcity M.

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

A gem in a charming oceanfront village

The post office apartment is unique and wonderful. Its eclectic decor and open spaces make it a delight for guests. The private garden is a real bonus as is its access to the ocean minutes away. Having the famed Owls Head General Store next door is perfect for breakfast or an impromptu meal. Doug the landlord could not be more responsive or accommodating.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 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

About the host

Hosted by Sue Carleton

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The family photo above is from a sunset cruise in Rockland Harbor, on the windjammer 'A Morning in Maine'. My wife and I are both high school art teachers in Massachusetts. We love fixing up old houses and especially love Owls Head Maine!

Why they chose this property

The cottage has a lot of charm and character, decorated with artwork, antiques and treasures found on the beach. We are collectors of everything, specializing on finding heart shaped rocks, driftwood and sea glass found on various beaches close to the Post Office.

What makes this property unique

2, two person kayaks are available to use with this rental. You can dolly them down the hill and launch them next to the Lobster Wharf. Cruise through Owls Head Bay and 5 minutes out to the left is the Owls Head Lighthouse. 10-15 minutes out to the right are two deserted islands to visit and explore. Our favorite is Sheep's Island, which has an expansive sandy beach, which is easy to land on. If your lucky, you will have the entire island to yourselves. The views back to the Camden Hills is to die for!

Languages:

English

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