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Historic Maine Summer Cottage with private beach, 8BR, 3BA

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A large house with a prominent balcony, surrounded by snow-covered ground and dense forest.
A sunlit room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a table, chairs, and a decorative cabinet.
A wooden-paneled room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a staircase.
A wooden deck with white railings overlooking a beach and water.
A room with a view of the sea, a wooden ceiling, a pink chair, a white armchair, a patterned rug, and a decorative table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Deer Isle, ME
  • Place, Barred Island Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stonington Opera House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

BR 1

1 King Bed

BR 2

1 King Bed

BR 3

1 King Bed

BR 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

BR 5

1 Queen Bed

BR 6

1 Single Bed

BR 7

1 Single Bed

BR 8

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bath 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Deer Isle

Located in Deer Isle, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society and Art By Katy Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stonington Opera House and Deer Isle Bridge.
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Deer Isle, ME

What's nearby

  • Barred Island Preserve - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Turtle Gallery - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • beach near Burnt Cove - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Stonington Opera House - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stonecutters Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪27 Fathoms Waterfront Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪44 North Stonington - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aragosta at Goose Cove - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪There's A Treat Takeout - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Maine Summer Cottage with private beach, 8BR, 3BA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Maine Summer Cottage with private beach, 8BR, 3BA?

As of 27 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Maine Summer Cottage with private beach, 8BR, 3BA on 11 June 2027 start from NZ$22,269, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Maine Summer Cottage with private beach, 8BR, 3BA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Maine Summer Cottage with private beach, 8BR, 3BA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Maine Summer Cottage with private beach, 8BR, 3BA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Maine Summer Cottage with private beach, 8BR, 3BA located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Barred Island Preserve and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society. Art By Katy Gallery and Turtle Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Felsted house is interesting because of its design and association with Frederick Law Olmsted. The description provided indicates that the house is old and there may be cracks in the plaster, but as a fine woodworker I was troubled by the clear need for a lot of tender loving care. Hopefully the house will last another 128 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2026
Thanks for taking an interest in Felsted, and for the nice note you sent me saying Felsted is a treasure! I do need the revise the description, because the cracks in the plaster have been repaired, and the woodworking items you and I discussed will all be taken care of before summer 2027. There are not many original Emerson houses left, and we are all looking forward to Felsted lasting at least 128 more years! Thank you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous!

We loved our stay at Felsted. It's, hands, down, the most gorgeous property we've ever been to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location, Location, Location

Spectacular spot, amazing porch and beach, kitchen outfitted extremely well, tons of space in the house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful spot

The views can’t be beat. The house does need some upkeep, as the listing says, but it was a great spot for our extended family to gather. The kids loved the beach, adults hiked nearby, and we saw seals and bald eagles from the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is exceptional and the property is beautiful. Sunsets and animal sightings everyday. This is an amazing slice of nature and the home allows you to enjoy it at all times. The owners were also wonderful. I had everything I needed for a very comfortable stay. Communication was easy and all instructions were clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A One Of A Kind Home - truly spectacular!

Our family has an amazing stay at Felsted House!! Everything was clean and beautifully curated! The home has such character and personality and a view like none other!! If you want a true get away in a remote coastal Maine spot - Felsted house will not disappoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

For our family reunion, we normally pick a different place each year. The whole family agreed that we will return to this wonderful home for a future reunion. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic Perfection

What a beautiful home -- an historic! Easily and comfortably fit our multi-family crew. We loved coffee on the porch each morning, and sunsets each evening. We loved reading about Felsted, Emerson, and Olmstead, and got a kick out of watching the movies filmed here. Loved the outdoor lobster boil setup, as well as the generous kitchen. Many happy lasting memories were made. Thank You!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous historic property

Felsted is a beauty. Our group of friends—many of us writers, architects, arts workers—loved our week on Deer Isle. The house is a great base from which to explore the area or alternatively to relax on the back porch overlooking the water. It’s an unbelievably well sited home and exactly as pictured. Yes, it shows its age here and there but everything worked well for our needs. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remarkable Property with Unforgettable Sense of Place

This gorgeous, shingle style cottage was built right on the water’s edge. The house itself is one of a kind, with beautiful woodwork throughout and large windows through which to view the ocean, ever-changing sunsets, and the coast, Penobscot Bay Islands and even Camden in the distance. We were drawn to the deck, which wraps around the entire back of the house and in places juts out over the water, and where we were immersed in the sights and sounds of the coast. The kids claimed the playroom, which has windows on 3 sides, and is another great place to watch the sunsets over the water, through the silhouettes of spruce trees. We loved exploring the property! It has a beautiful private beach in a small cove, enclosed on both side by rocky points. Above the house is a large grass area carved out of the woods and connected to the beach via a grass trail. (We rented kayaks which were driven to the beach down this trail.)We also enjoyed reading the many books about the history of the house, which is a significant surviving shingle style cottage. We learned about the Olmsteds, who commissioned the house, Ralph William Emerson, the architect who designed the cottage, and also about the movies filmed here, and its time as a hotel. We hiked on several of the gorgeous moss and lichen filled properties managed by the Island Heritage Trust and played tennis at the Island Country Club. Finally we made many trips to 44 North Coffee and Blue Hills Co-op for yummy treats and coffee!
View of Sunset from Playroom
View of Sunset from Deck
View of Penobscot Bay Islands from Deck
Front of Cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It’s a great as it looks in the pictures

When I chose this house, I hoped it would be as great as it looked. Not disappointed! To stay in an historic shingle style cottage with a beautiful view was a privilege.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extended Family

Beautiful views and sunsets. Plenty of room inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Felsted was a wonderful experience for our extended family. The location is fantastic with plenty of nearby experiences. We are planning to return next year
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting, very private with spectacular views of Penobscot bay. Comfortable historic hous

Easy and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family birthday celebration

We had children aged 3-12 and all the things for them to do made the stay great. Books, the chess table, games, and outdoor toys gave them fun things to do. For the adults, the porch was the favorite spot. One addition, kayaks, would have really made it perfect. But we loved the time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felsted

This is an amazing property with a lovely house with a wonderful history. The views are amazing and the location is quiet and safe and staying here was incredibly relaxing. This is truly a unique place - the architecture is spectacular and the micro-environment is perfect. Acadia is an easy day trip and the local towns and hikes are great as well. This is a perfect place for a family reunion or just a quiet getaway to recharge your batteries. The stove is old but works beautifully - it is a fun kitchen in which to cook. The beds are great. The rooms are large most have amazing views. Truly, can't recommend it enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical

Exceptional all the way around! It felt like going home and then I watched the movie filmed there, "Finding Home"! The sunset was magnificent. The owner went above and beyond with hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic visit. Felsted deserves10 stars!

We have stayed at Felsted before, and we returned with family and guests. The house easily accommodated everyone from age 6 to 86. The first-floor bedroom and bath were perfect for grandparents. There was a rain storm during our visit and we enjoyed sitting on the large covered deck and watching the ocean and the waves during the storm. The wildlife is amazing. We saw seals, porpoises, eagles, osprey, ducks, gulls and sea birds. Around the property we saw rabbits, deer, foxes, monarch butterflies and many kinds of birds, including the large pileated woodpecker. The kids loved the rocky shore, the beach, and the forest around the house. They spent hours playing and exploring. Thank you again to our great hosts. If we could give more than 5 stars we would! Felsted is an amazing property and we hope to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Magical Week

Felsted is more than a vacation house. It’s where the man responsible for the creation of Central Park spent his summers, and where you can feel the presence of history when staying there. The view from the porch never gets old, and you can sit there for hours watching the lobster boats and listening to the waves. If you feel like leaving the property, and not every one in our group did, it’s a ten minute walk from the house to the Barred Island Preserve trail which winds through the forest to the island, about a forty minute hike. Although several events and markets have not reopened due to Covid, the Stonington farmers market offered produce, crafts and many friendly local artisans on Friday morning. Lastly, Meredith could not have been more responsive and helpful if questions arose. She has created a special place for people looking for a memorable coastal Maine experience. We look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best of Maine!

Absolutely wonderful. It doesn’t get any better than this. An incredible experience and we can’t wait to return! Felsted (the historic name of this home) is a quiet, private, beautiful place to spend time. The deck overlooking the ocean is magical. Pictures and words don’t do it justice. We spent hours relaxing on the deck and watching the breathtaking views. Sitting on the deck at sunset became a blissfully relaxing daily ritual. We saw schooners and sailboats, lobster boats, eagles, seals, and spectacular sunsets. The house itself is a delightful and fascinating place. Although it is not perfect, its charm, rich history and character more than make up for its quirks. Felsted is furnished beautifully, with lots of original art on the walls. The master bedroom has windows on three sides and stunning views. All the beds are newer and very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need and we loved the vintage restaurant stove. Right outside the kitchen door there is a BBQ and an area to cook lobster. What a bonus to have a private beach right at the house! We enjoyed spending time at the picnic table and hammock overlooking the water. It was an awesome place to launch our kayaks. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. They gave us wonderful recommendations on every Maine topic and helped us with everything from kayak rentals to restaurants, shopping, hiking trails and more. We can’t thank them enough for sharing their fantastic home. We definitely didn’t want to leave and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family fun

Hope to stay again when more restorations done.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
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