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MAINE COAST WATERFRONT Picturesque Heron View Cottage on Machias Bay

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The deck and back of the cottage from the water.
The front of the cottage with its magnificent rosa rugosa hedge.
The back deck and porch.
The living room.
Another view of the living room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Machiasport, ME
  • Place, Bad Little Falls Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Family Labyrinth
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Burnham Tavern Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

MAINE COAST WATERFRONT Picturesque Heron View Cottage on Machias Bay

Heron View Cottage is a charming retreat located directly on scenic Machias Bay, on the spectacular Downeast Coast of Maine. This picturesque, historic 200-year-old cottage has all modern amenities and is cozy and affordable. It's the the perfect getaway for a couple, small family, group of 3, or an individual looking to experience the Maine coast in an idyllic setting. The lovely 2-bedroom cottage has beautiful, sweeping views of Machias Bay from expansive windows in the dining room, bedroom and even bathroom. An enclosed porch also has magnificent bay views and is always a wonderful place to relax. Features of the cottage include comfortable country antique furnishings, and the spacious living room features a fireplace where you can enjoy the ambiance of its soothing warmth and comforting crackle. There is one bedroom on each floor and a fully-equipped galley kitchen. Please note that rentals have a 7 night minimum stay. Rentals are Saturday to Saturday (although some exceptions can be made).

The Outdoors: Heron View Cottage is just a short drive from Jasper Beach, with its expansive, half-mile-long cobble beach and surf. There are several hiking trails located in Cutler that are only a 20+ minute drive from the house. The Bold Coast, Boot Cove and Hamilton Cove (among others) trails skirt along the edge of rugged ocean cliffs and scenic vistas. They are “must do” hikes when visiting the Downeast coast area.

Another “must do” while in the area is the Atlantic Puffin boat tours offered by Captain Cates of the Bold Coast Charter Company out of Cutler harbor. These beautiful and rare parrot-like seabirds only frequent a few of the rugged offshore islands along the Maine coast. Your destination of Machias Seal Island, only 9 miles off Cutler, is the largest puffin colony on the Maine coast, with thousands more birds than any other site. But if you want to do this, please book early!

Lobsters and Whales: The cottage is only a short drive to the lobster wharf in Bucks Harbor where you'll have the opportunity to pick out your own fresh lobsters near the pier. You can also hop on a whale-watching cruise departing from Eastport daily. The cottage is only 1 hour from this popular and picturesque whale-watching port.

The famous Machias Wild Blueberry Festival in August!
You won't want to miss the Downeast event of the year – the annual Machias Wild Blueberry Festival in Machias. This is a fun-filled celebration of the blueberry. The Downeast region produces nearly 85% of the world's blueberries. The residents of the area are proud of that fact and it shows. There’s no lack of exciting events for everyone at this event – a Main Street parade, blueberry farm tours, magic shows, fabulous food, fireworks, crafts and fine art by regional artists, live music and, of course the blueberry pie-eating contest!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Use of Duraflame logs only allowed in the fireplace

Please note that rentals have a 7 night minimum stay.

Rentals are from Saturday to Saturday only.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 230079
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

About the area

Machiasport

Located in Machiasport, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Machias River Preserve and Roque Bluffs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Family Labyrinth and Woods Labyrinth. 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 mountain biking nearby.
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Machiasport, ME

What's nearby

  • Bad Little Falls Park - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Family Labyrinth - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Burnham Tavern Museum - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Woods Labyrinth - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Machias River Preserve - 7 min drive - 9.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mason’s Brewing Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Takeout - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MAINE COAST WATERFRONT Picturesque Heron View Cottage on Machias Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at MAINE COAST WATERFRONT Picturesque Heron View Cottage on Machias Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MAINE COAST WATERFRONT Picturesque Heron View Cottage on Machias Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MAINE COAST WATERFRONT Picturesque Heron View Cottage on Machias Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MAINE COAST WATERFRONT Picturesque Heron View Cottage on Machias Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Bad Little Falls Park, Family Labyrinth and Burnham Tavern Museum. Woods Labyrinth and Machias River Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a great house, tastefully decorated
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Houston W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at heron view cottage. The cottage is quaint and comfortable and in a great location. We really enjoyed the sun porch - watching the birds and the tides. We even saw seals one morning! Overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey B.

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Maine vacation

Great place to relax and watch the tide roll in and out. Be on the lookout for the bald eagle and seals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn G.

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Fantastic views

The cottage was lovely and well provisioned. We were spellbound by the Machias River/Machias Bay activity right outside the charming glassed in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri D.

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

Maine Vacation

Amazing location for a quiet vacation with my Aunt. Lot's of history in this area. Visited Eastport, Lubec and Bangor. The Lobster from Mother Shuckers was delicious!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

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

Most beautiful view

We loved sitting in the front room watching the tides come in and out. Beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur Lee E.

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

Heron View Cottage

This lovely cottage served as the centerpiece of our week long vacation. No matter where we went, it was a pleasure to come back to it and just hang out there. We would do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James E.

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

Our stay at Heron View

Was everything we had imagined. We both love antiques and older homes, and Heron View didnt disappoint. Ed was easy to comunicate with, and eager to make our stay enjoyable. We loved the experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

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Perfect vacation! Rebooked next summer!

Beautiful, private, welcoming. Lots of birds different kinds , deer beautiful sunrises cottage felt right at home walking in. Porch perfect for watching tides birds deer gulls heron eagle, Even enjoyed the deck most days, weather was perfect even with it being late October! Definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

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Truly the BEST

Exceptional cottage! Every item needed in a cook's kitchen is present. Attention to detail is evident throughout. Location, gorgeous! views cannot be beat t
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

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Magical

We had a great stay at the Heron View cottage.! We would sit on the porch and deck every morning and evening, it was magical watching the seals splashing and playing, all the shorebirds, lots of herons, a family of bald eagles, and many many more birds! The cottage was beautifully decorated with antiques, we love old houses and antiques, this did not disappoint. The house was well stocked with the necessary provisions. We visited some of the places Ed the host had suggested and had an enjoyable experience at all of them. We definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alane H.

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

Beautiful Machiasport

We had a lovely stay at the Heron View cottage. The weather was great. The view from the back deck and most windows was amazing. Our only complaint is the rickety bench facing the tv. We worried it might break. Great place to stay to visit the highlights of this area. We visited Eastport, took a whale sighting trip from Lubec, a coastal cruise from Jonesport and traveled to Campobello Island to visit FDR’s summer home. We would stay here again in if we travel back to Maine.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Hi Alane, Thank you again for choosing Heron View Cottage, and I am so glad you had a nice stay and enjoyed the beautiful Downeast Coast! I am disappointed that you did not enjoy the sofa in the living room. It is my favorite piece of furniture in the entire house and we (my family and I) always look forward to relaxing on it! (The sofa is definitely is not the way you describe it.) It is exactly as pictured on the listing for the cottage. Take care and wishing you safe travels! Ed
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

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

Heron cottage

I love this cottage! The placement , the age, the ocean! Everything about it is amazing! If you are looking for a quiet ocean vacation , this is the perfect place! Nothing but ocean, birds, and tides going in and out!! I will be returning many times as I can!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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The location of the Heron View Cottage was perfect. Every morning, my husband and I awoke to a beautiful sunrise, and we enjoyed seeing the herons fishing for their breakfast. We spotted several eagles, which we loved. While paddling the kayaks, a seal was very playful and kept following me and popping his head up. We were close to several hiking trails, taking us out to beautiful vistas of the ocean waves spashing against the rocks. It was very welcoming to come back to the coziness of the cottage after exporing for the day. The cottage had everything we needed to cook several of our meals, especially "Lobsta".We had perfect weather all week. We hope to be back. Thank you, Ed, for sharing such a lovely part of Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

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Perfection!

Weather, birds, herons , egrets magical disappearing birds, sand pipers, cormorants, so manny different kinds of birds!!!! Turkeys goose. Just sat on deck or porch watched the tides and birds!!! It was awesome and amazing! Hope to be able to spen 2-3 weeks next year!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

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Restful retreat.

We absolutely loved this little 200 year old cottage and the whole historical area. It’s off the beaten path but close enough to civilization to get things you really need. It’s a great place to just relax- read a book or two and just sit and watch the tide flow- the birds forage and the breeze cool your day. If you love the outdoors- it’s a great landing spot for day trips to great places to see the beauty of the area. Ed is a great host- available and helpful when or if he’s needed. We enjoyed every minute!!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Z.

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

Beautiful view

A cozy place to stay with amazing views of water, hills, and sea birds. In a convenient location near Machias and Machiasport. The cottage is filled with antiques, which makes the place charming and pleasant. However, there is an overabundance of bottles on the windows, so many that they have dried bugs and cobwebs, and opening any window requires the removal of many of these bottles. This is not a big deal, but it may not be to everyone's taste. We enjoyed the back porch as it's the best place to sit and enjoy the the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thanks for your review, Deborah, and I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Heron View Cottage! Still, I'm disappointed that you didn't appreciate the collection of wonderful, small antique bottles on the window sills. All other guests have marveled at them and the atmosphere they bring to the cottage and its spectacular view of the bay. Once again, many thanks for staying at Heron View Cottage!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emma G.

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Cute cottage but too hot.

Unusually hot weather kept us from staying in the cottage. Even with fans going was impossible to stay inside due to the stifling heat. Sleeping was impossible We had to leave after one day of our paid week stay. A disappointment for us. Certainty not the fault of the owner
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2024
Hi Emma - I am so sorry that you were at Heron View Cottage for the one day this summer which reached 90 degrees - an ultimate rarity for Machiasport. The day you left and for the next 5 days of your reserved week, the weather was absolutely gorgeous, with comfortable average temperatures for the season. I am so disappointed that you left after one day, as I know you would have totally enjoyed your stay at the cottage for your remaining 5 days.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ciel S.

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

Quirky Ocean Front Cottage

We loved our stay in Heron View Cottage! The view of the water was amazing and we absolutely loved waking up to the ocean right outside our bedroom window. The cottage definitely reflects classic coastal Maine and Ed provided us with plenty of guides and maps to aid us in our exploring. Ed was very communicative and whenever we needed anything he was ready to help. One thing we’ll warn you about is the bathtub/shower is more just a shower as the tub is old and has paint chipping off the bottom. So if you need a tub this may not be the place for you. However, this town and area is fabulous and definitely worth a stay! We’d recommend checking out all the local shops and chatting up the locals as they’re so kind- Coffee and Crisp was a great breakfast place! Thanks Ed!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2023
Hi Ciel - thanks so much for your kind review and I am so glad that you both had a great stay at Heron View Cottage! I appreciate your comments on the bath tub. However, it is a ball-and-claw foot tub that has been refurbished and is in very good condition. And as noted in two places in the cottage's listing description, it has shower use only. Thanks so much again!! Ed
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Restful

My husband & I found our week, at this cottage, to be very enjoyable. The view of the bay, from the deck & enclosed back porch, was peaceful & beautiful. Watching the tide go on & out was interesting. We did see an Eagle a few days. The living room furniture is a bit uncomfortable, but the tv & cell phone reception were excellent. The bed was very comfortable. Getting in & out of the claw foot tub was a little tricky (we are both in our mid-60’s) but the water pressure was great. The yard, with roses & lupines was so pretty. The location is convenient to towns. GPS took us directly to the cottage. We took a couple day trips to go on a Puffin watch tour, with Captain Robertson (Robertson Sea Tours) in Millbridge & then to Lubec to visit that town & to go to the Quoddy Head State Park, where we enjoyed a nice hike on the coastline & saw the lighthouse. We highly recommend both ventures. Ed was very easy to rent from. He responded quickly to text messages. We would definitely rent this cottage again & hope to do so.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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Great view, well supplied, small kitchen

We very much enjoyed our stay at the house. The view over the bay was better than I had expected. Bed was comfortable. The kitchen is very small. It was difficult for two people to pass each other in it. But it was extremely well supplied as was the whole house. The location is great for proximity to fantastic hikes, mostly along the coast. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susannah T.

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

Beautiful Heron View Cottage

This is a completely charming, lovingly decorated historic cottage with an impressive view, which we enjoyed from the outdoor patio and indoor porch (with multiple windows looking out on the bay). There are lovely paintings and knickknacks throughout each room, which probably makes it less suitable for folks with very young children. The main bedroom was spacious and also has bay views. There is a very small bedroom upstairs, but that's seems not as usable. While the kitchen is indeed tiny, we found it to be very well-equipped, and we prepared several meals in it, including lobsters, which we steamed in the huge lobster pot thoughtfully provided by Ed. There were also lobster picks and crackers! The plumbing worked very well, and the soap and fluffy towels were nice to have. Ed's recommendations for nearby hikes and eateries came in handy. We strongly recommend Helen's. We did several hikes, including one at Quoddy Head Light and one on the Cutler Preserve. We also enjoyed an afternoon at Jasper Beach and trips to Canada--to Campobello and to St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. While there's no washer/dryer (something the listing was upfront about), there was an excellent laundromat a short drive away in Machias. All in all, we very much enjoyed our stay in this magical place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl O.

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Charming Cottage

The cottage was warm and charming, better than the pictures show. I went to hike, bike and paddle, and the location was perfect, it offered a lot more than I could do in a week without travelling very far. The only down-side was the road noise, it took away from the enjoyment of the cottage. Part of that is I live on a quite dead end street. Other than that, everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edward G.

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serenity

quaint and serene,made it very relaxing,everything we needed.thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan q.

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Relaxing week

Spent the week on the deck or in the screened porch watching the river go in and out with the tides. The house was cozy, the bed was comfy and I liked its proximity to Machias for groceries and Lubec for hiking
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Edward Stanley

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I'm a "dyed in the wool" enthusiast of all things Maine - especially the Down East Coast. Of course, Machiasport - home of wonderful Heron View Cottage - holds a special place in my heart. As I love the outdoors, I hike the nearby spectacular coastal trails as much as possible when I'm there. For my livelihood, I'm a fine art and antiques appraiser, and I've thoughtfully outfitted the cottage with comfortable and fascinating country antiques. And as I'm also a historic preservationist, it's been a treat to restore and upgrade the charming, ca. 1800 Heron View Cottage. I know you will enjoy the cottage as much as I do!

Why they chose this property

The minute I laid my eyes on Heron View Cottage, I was smitten. A charming half-cape style house, it was built ca. 1800, and the location cannot be beat - it's close to the bay shore so that the views are absolutely spectacular! There are so many great things about the cottage and the area - the warmth, comfortableness and character of the cottage itself, the breath-taking views, the bird-watching right out the back, watching the sun rise and set - and watching the tides rise and fall! It's all good!

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