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Close to everything and away from it all.

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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a grill, and a large umbrella.
A two-story house with a large front porch, surrounded by a forested area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a window with a view of trees.
A spacious living room with a stone wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a large window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Saint George, ME
  • Place, Owls Head Transportation Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Rockland Harbor Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Spruce Head

Located in Spruce Head, this holiday home is in a rural area. Owls Head Transportation Museum and General Henry Knox Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Coastal Children's Museum and Tenants Harbor Marina. Sail Power and Steam Museum and Maine State Prison Store are also worth visiting. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Saint George, ME

What's nearby

  • Owls Head Transportation Museum - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Rockland Harbor Park - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Sandy Beach - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Maine Lighthouse Museum - 19 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Primo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McLoons Lobster Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Honey's Fried Chicken Palace - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hot Hill Tavern - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to everything and away from it all. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Close to everything and away from it all.?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Close to everything and away from it all. on 27 December 2026 start from NZ$2,850, 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 Close to everything and away from it all.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to everything and away from it all.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to everything and away from it all.?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Close to everything and away from it all. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Owls Head Transportation Museum, Birch Point Beach State Park and Birch Point Beach. General Henry Knox Museum and Sail Power and Steam Museum are also within 9 miles (15 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 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I rented this home for a few of my wedding guests who needed a place to stay locally for the weekend. Ellen was very prompt in answering all of my questions and the property was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and peaceful. However you need a new fireplace grate.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year staying at this property, and it is a wonderful experience. The house is as advertised - close to everything but still secluded and quiet. The kitchen is well appointed, the beds are comfortable and inviting, the living room is great for relaxing and talking, or you can go downstairs and play pool or watch television. The porch was great for eating a meal while watching nature or just sitting outside and reading. And on a clear night, the view of the stars overhead just takes your breath away. The host was very responsive to questions and made it clear we were valued as guests. It is a lovely property, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
charming and idiosyncratic house in a perfect setting!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful house in a quiet dead end road. Perfect Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic time in Maine

We enjoyed the vacation visiting family in Spruce Head and the location of the house was perfect! Thank you Ellen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acadia Adventures

Our family of five spent four days exploring both Acadia National Park and the Freeport area and this was the perfect location. Close enough to take the few hour drive to each location and secluded enough to get away from the hustle and bustle. We 100% recommend this location for others looking for adventures across the great state of Maine!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful location and a comfortable house. We stayed for one week in July and would recommend this place. The location is in a quiet community connected by a narrow, paved road which is a great morning or evening walk. Near McLoon's Lobster place, close enough to Thomaston, Rockland, Owl's Head Lighthouse and also Birch Point State Park (for the beach). The house has a well-equipped kitchen, very comfortable bed in the primary suite, seating in the living room for a large group and an outdoor deck where you could enjoy meals iindoors dining area is spacious). We are a couple so we did not take advantage of the.downstairs (with a second bathroom, albeit oddly arranged), or the second bedroom. Private setting since there are only a few houses beyond this one on the road. The Kitchen has nice appliances and there is a new-ish washer and dryer. Highly recommended for a great time in Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2026
Thank you John for you detailed review. It was a pleasure to have you as guests. I hope you will consider staying again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The area was great and the sunset was gorgeous. However, my husband got sick on our last day because he couldn’t bear the smell sulfur odor from the water. He could not shower that morning because he kept gagging. I did explain that was disclosed but we didn’t realize how strong it was. Also, the basement did have an intense musty odor, which was also disclosed prior to the stay. It did not help my asthma at all. I know a dehumidifier would help with that but it is impossible to have your guests want to empty the water once to twice a day. Our sons did enjoy the pool table and the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy and Relaxing

The house was the perfect size for our 4 person family. the kids enjoyed the games (pool table and Bball hoop) and having their own space downstairs. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time

This was our second year staying here and it is a great fit for our crew. Two older teenagers love having the downstairs space to themselves, myself and my older adult daughter stay in the upstairs bedrooms. Very spacious, clean, lovely deck for meals and social time, beautiful setting. Near many things we enjoy including wonderful places to eat (especially McLoons Lobster Shack right on the island; Primo's for something fancy, and The Happy Clam for family dinner); Owls Head and Birch Point State parks for beach time; Rockland for the farmer's market, excellent coffee shops, the Farnsworth Art Museum, and wandering around/browsing. Lovely spot, great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home! Very accessible to attrations

This house was very large and had many amenities. The Yard was great and had a very nice deck equipped for entertaining guests. We enjoyed sitting out in the evening around the gas firepit spending time with Family from the area. We enjoyed watching the wildlife walk right up though the yard. Spacious garage we did not use but was accessible. 3 Bedrooms and 2 baths were spacious and well equipped. We loved the large stone fireplace in the Livingroom it was beautiful for taking memorable pictures. Kids enjoyed the large basement familyroom with TV where they could get away to themselve.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as described and very nice. The location was quiet, and we loved the view of the night sky. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen well equipped. Questions got answered promptly We got lobster delivered to us!! Owner left some literature about sights to see and things to do in the area, which was very helpful. The light in the dining area is poor, as we could not get the overhead light to work. We tried every light switch we could find. Made it a little hard to do activities around the table after dark. But we managed. Also just watch the downstairs bathroom. Owner warned us floor was uneven, and it takes a bit of getting used to, but we managed with no issue. Overall, this was just a delightful place to stay, and we thoroughly enjoyed our week there. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great location and spacious home. The beds and pillows were very comfortable and we enjoyed the outdoor space. Ellen was responsive to our questions and gave us some great recommendations for local spots. The entire house was very clean and had some great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
second time coming here, the house is clean, charming, homey, and close to loads of things to do. Ellen is super conscientious and a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
Thank you Nicholas. I am so happy you enjoyed your stay. It was my pleasure to host your group. I hope you will return again next year. Ellen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was immaculate and very well stocked with things to use in the kitchen and the bath. Lots of space to sit and relax and visit with family. The game room was great for watching Worth Cup. The porch was awesome allowing us to sit outside and enjoy the quiet and the beauty around the house.Excellent place and host…highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2026
Thank you so much, Nancy for being the kind of guests I love to have. I am so glad you enjoyed the house and hope that you will stay with us again if you’re in the area, Ellen.
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