Located at the waterfront, this vacation home includes 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. Enjoy water views from the deck and patio while engaging in nearby activities like kayaking and birdwatching. The property features games and is situated near attractions such as the Penobscot Marine Museum and Moose Point State Park.
Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
On the beach
A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Spacious Oceanfront Home with Private Beach on Penobscot Bay
Experience the perfect summer vacation with family or friends at this spacious oceanfront home in the heart of Maine’s prime coastal vacation region. Penobscot Retreat is situated on two oceanfront acres with an outside deck, expansive lawn, and a private beach on Penobscot Bay. The Retreat's unique features include an art studio, writer's nook (desk, wifi, & printer), billiards room, plus a new central air-conditioning system for your comfort.
The Retreat’s central location at the top of Penobscot Bay offers convenient day trips to communities between Boothbay Harbor and Acadia National Park. Visit Belfast for Dinner, Camden for lunch, enjoy Rockland’s Farnsworth Art Museum, tour historic Castine, or watch lobstermen offload today’s catch in Stonington. A day trip to Bar Harbor for lunch and a hike along the oceanfront cliffs in Acadia National Park is an unforgettable experience.
Belfast (10 minutes west) was selected by the readers of DownEast Magazine as the "Best Place to Live" in Maine! Belfast offers a variety of convenient restaurants and an historic downtown filled with local shops and art galleries. Explore the Belfast Harbor Walk's path along the picturesque waterfront park, continue through Front Street’s working shipyard, enjoy the view from the footbridge across the harbor, or take the 2 mile rail trail along the river. Plan a lobster boat tour of Belfast Harbor or rent a bike to enjoy the rail trail.
Searsport (5 minutes east) is known for historic sea captain homes, antiques, and the Penobscot Marine Museum. Tozier's grocery and a variety of community restaurants are all just a few minutes away.
Nearby State Parks offering outdoor activities include: Moose Point (coastal trail), Fort Point Lighthouse, Sandy Beach Park, Historic Fort Knox, and amazing views from the Penobscot Bridge Observatory. Sears Island is popular for its wooded trails, beach combing, and as one of Maine's premier birding sites. Penobscot Retreat’s quiet neighborhood and private beach also provide safe locations for your daily walk.
Enjoy spectacular views from the art studio's floor-to-ceiling windows while working on a vacation art project or relaxing with summer reading. The writer’s nook provides space with a desk and printer to link your laptop to the home’s WiFi system or unwind with a murder mystery. Savor an ocean breeze on the back deck, relax on the Landing, or explore the Retreat’s private beach on Penobscot Bay.
The living room’s Samsung Smart TV with matching soundbar features Spectrum Cable with Apps to stream your favorite programs from your personal entertainment accounts.
Feeling competitive? Challenge someone to a game of pool in the billiards room or play a game of cards, chess, or backgammon. badminton, croquet, and corn hole equipment is also provided for you to set up in the home's expansive yard.
Lobster anyone? Young's Lobster Pound is only 8 minutes away and dozens of convenient restaurants are located in Searsport, Belfast, and along the coastal highway to Camden.
Panoramic views of working lobster boats, traditional schooners, private sailing yachts, and ocean going ships from the Retreat's floor-to-ceiling windows may tempt you to use the outdoor grill, stay at home, and watch the seals, shorebirds, ospreys, the neighborhood bald eagle and fox hunt for dinner. Select your favorite foods and beverages from Hannaford’s Supermarket - only 12 minutes away in Belfast.
Some popular locations require reservations, so we email information to help you plan your vacation activities before you arrive. On your arrival, we provide a Vacation Guide notebook describing the features of the home and additional information on vacation activities.
Sorry - The Retreat is no longer pet friendly.
Penobscot Retreat is available for weekly rental: No Contact Check-In Saturday after 5PM and Check-Out Saturday before 11AM.
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Penobscot Retreat is available for Weekly Rental.
Check-In Saturday after 5PM
Check-Out Saturday before 11AM
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Important information
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Property # 2625488vb
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 and a first aid kit
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
Searsport
Located in Searsport, this holiday home is on the beach. Belfast Armistice Bridge and Fort Knox State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moose Point State Park and Fort Point State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Penobscot Marine Museum and Perry's Nut House. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 45 min drive - 64.6 km
Maine Savings Amphitheater - 46 min drive - 65.0 km
Getting around
Belfast Station - 10 min drive
Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Belfast Co-op - 11 min drive
Front Street Pub - 11 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Hey Sailor! - 18 min walk
Traci's Diner - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious Oceanfront Home with Private Beach on Penobscot Bay pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Oceanfront Home with Private Beach on Penobscot Bay ?
As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Oceanfront Home with Private Beach on Penobscot Bay on 28 November 2026 start from NZ$6,673, 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 Spacious Oceanfront Home with Private Beach on Penobscot Bay ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious Oceanfront Home with Private Beach on Penobscot Bay ?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Oceanfront Home with Private Beach on Penobscot Bay ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Oceanfront Home with Private Beach on Penobscot Bay located?
This family-friendly Searsport holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Penobscot Marine Museum, Moose Point State Park and Long Cove. Perry's Nut House and ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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This was our families second time at the property. We love everything about it! Very clean, all essentials are there, comfy beds, great view, and Charles is an amazing host!
Was a great experience start to finish. Home was beautiful and had everything you need to cook and they have you covered if forget any toiletries (which our luggage was sent to wrong airport so this was a welcome extra)Highly recommend, it is even more spacious and beautiful in person
This property was wonderful! (Very Clean) Great location, beautiful views, quiet neighborhood, and Charles was very easy to reach and communicate with. We cant wait to stay again!
The service, arrival and pre-arrival information was outstanding. The only minor issue was there are 2 significant steps that were challenging for a person using a cane. The entrance was the most challenging as there was a hand hold at the 1st step but the 2nd high step did not have an adequate hand hold. But this was extremely minor compared to the absolute beauty of the home and view. Yes, it’s a bit more expensive but well worth it. Watch for the red fox in the mornings in the back yard.
Beautiful property. Immaculately clean and well provisioned with everything you need for a great, relaxing stay. Convenient for day trips to Camden, Rockland, and Acadia. Host was very responsive.
The Penobscot Retreat was the most organized VRBO we've stayed in. There were multiple binders to help you with your stay and plan activities. The central location was ideal to everything coastal Maine has to offer. Great sightseeing, hikes, boating and dinning. And, the house and property were spectacular. We would stay here again.
Penobscot retreat was immaculate and in a perfect location for our week of day trips to Acadia, Penobscot Bay and Boothbay Harbor. Charles provided absolutely everything we needed for our stay to make it feel like home. The house is fillled with interesting pieces of art and many small touches to make it feel truly special and a destination in itself. The location, right on Penobscot Bay was a pleasure to wake up to every morning and return to every evening.
An absolutely gorgeous property. The house is in excellent condition and provides all the features you would want for a great stay. Owner should be proud of what the are offering. We would absolutely stay there again.
We loved our stay at Penobscot Retreat! The home is one of best appointed properties we have rented for our annual Maine getaways. Extra points for easy proximity to Belfast (a favorite of ours), a very cooperative and photogenic bald eagle, and stunning views of the water. We hated to leave!!
This property checked all of our boxes and then some. Immaculately clean and very well provisioned, we could see the thoughtfulness put into providing for guests. We brought our own kayaks and paddleboards, and made daily use of the waterfront. Nearby Belfast was fun for shopping and dining. Acadia and Bar Harbor are near enough for daytrips.
This is a wonderful property. Comprehensively equipped, especially in the kitchen. Wonderfully furnished and decorated. Location is quiet with large outdoor spaces. Great shoreline access.
Centrally located for access to Maine coastal sights and activities. A perfect choice for a family or group.
Amazing house with views of the bay. Plenty of space inside and outside of the house. We were able to see seals swimming in the bay and bald eagles in the backyard. In a short 10 minute drive you have the cute town of belfast with shops and restaurants.
Awesome view……daily sights of a family of bald eagles. The house was extremely comfortable and clean. The pool table allow us to re-educate the use of angles from high school geometry!
We really enjoyed our stay at the Penobscot Retreat. It's a nice quiet neighborhood with a lovely stretch of beachfront. We sat on the deck every day. The house has a nice collection of books with Maine info. The directions for arrival were very good. And everyone slept well in the beds. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
I knew from the pictures that this was on the water and was a beautiful home. But it exceeded expectations. The cleanliness and personal touches throughout the house were appreciated. The deck in the shade at the steps down to the beach was my happy place!
Lovely stay in this beautiful, private spot. The house was spacious, spotless and incredibly thoughtfully appointed. Comfy beds and fabulous climate control AC. Peaceful coffee on the deck, lots of reading, tossing rocks into the inlet, hours of playing pool, and charming sheep at the end of the street. A great central spot for day trips to Bar Harbor and Acadia or quick pop over to Belfast for shopping and seaside dining. The shipyard there was gorgeous and the shop owners so friendly. And Moose Point was a great little walking trail with the nicest Park Rangers. Great stay!
This is a fabulous rental! Comfortable; super clean and everything you need including lots of extras. Kitchen well stocked with supplies, organized with house instructions and suggestions for area, Two decks to enjoy and close to Belfast for restaurants and shopping. Open back yard and views of bay. For those who can navigate the stairs explore the rocky coast at low tide. We brought our kayaks. Quiet area with privacy. Highly recommend!
We loved this house! It was clean and comfortable and in a central location for visiting so many places, from Acadia to Rockland. All the windows looking out to the ocean were amazing. There were many convenience items available- coffee, laundry soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, lots of TP and paper towels. Portable fans in each room although the air conditioning works great. We were a three generation group and everyone was really happy here! Highly recommend!!
Just got done with a week stay. Great location. Away from the crowds but an easy drive to visit the sites. Went to Bar Harbor area 3 days but could retreat from that craziness at night. Our beach was great We hunted for sea glass, rocks and shells. The local area was fun with little shops. The house had a great view and ample space. We ended up with 3 people. We originally had 6. It would have been comfortable for any amount in that range. Would stay again!
We enjoyed being in a quiet area but close to excursions we wanted to take. The beach area was a little disappointing. We thought there might be better fishing from there. Part of it was that we were not aware that the beaches were all rocky. Learning experience for us. Greatly appreciated the prompt replies from the manager when I submitted questions and the fact that he allowed communication via text while we were there! Extremely helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Thank you! We are pleased you had an enjoyable holiday at Penobscot Retreat.
This home was sunny, bright, and very clean with a great layout, as there was space for everyone to spread out and have some privacy. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. We ate dinner on the deck almost every evening and enjoyed watching birds--especially the eagles-- from there too. We brought kayaks and did trips right from the private beach, a little rocky but totally manageable. Everyone enjoyed the pool table on rainy afternoons. The host was accessible and helpful, and there were many thoughtful touches throughout the house. I highly recommend this place!