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No hidden cleaning charges. Huge 3bd/3ba apartment with tons of waterviews.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6223.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Belfast, ME
- Place, Belfast Harbor2 min walk
- Place, Belfast Historical Society and Museum3 min walk
- Place, Belfast City Park2 min drive
- Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2nd floor guest suite
1 King Bed
First floor guest bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
First floor bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
No hidden cleaning charges. Huge 3bd/3ba apartment with tons of waterviews.
**please note that we have no added cleaning charges for this property and that we are happy to offer multi-week and monthly discounts**
Self check in with key pad lock. You won't have to see us unless you want to, but In the Spring and Summer, I am in the Ocean House garden for a few hours most days if you need anything.
This is perhaps the best rental in downtown Belfast. We have over 15 years experience serving the short term rental market in Belfast. This one is our most luxurious rental to date. Luxury abounds in this modern, spacious apartment newly built 10 years ago inside one of the oldest surviving timber frame buildings in downtown Belfast. This fantastic apartment is perfect for a family or for 3 couples as each bedroom has its own living room and there are three bathrooms, each more distinctive and luxurious than the next. For ultimate privacy, no bedroom shares a wall with another bedroom. The two upstairs bedrooms have king beds and the first floor bedroom has a queen bed . There is also a Queen sleeper in the upstairs den. The apartment is on the top two floors of the Ocean House, a recently renovated 1865 building in the heart of downtown Belfast. One enters the apartment into a large foyer with plenty of closet space. There is an open living room / dining area downstairs with a large balcony with four chairs and a dining table overlooking downtown Belfast . This is the perfect place to have your coffee and watch our city wake up! A sleek, modern kitchen with a distinctive breakfast bar has all the amenities you will need for cooking or entertaining. We provide a cupboard full of complimentary single serving snacks, both healthy and decadent! There is also usually some pasta and sauce or soup if you arrive late and hungry and ground coffee and tea always always provided. The first floor bedroom faces the harbor and windows have lovely views of the inner harbor. There is a nice balcony off this bedroom for sitting and watching the sun come up or for watching the fireworks during the Celtic Festival. The first floor also has a large and unique slate tiled bathroom just off the hallway, next to the bedroom. This bathroom has copper fixtures and a beautifully tiled, glass door, shower. Upstairs is a large den with pull out Queen sofa bed, and a view to the inner harbor bridge that can't be beat!
There is a small black and white tiled bathroom with glass door shower and views all the way to Castine, right off the den. The tower bedroom has views to the East, down Penobscot Bay to Islesboro and beyond. This is the best bedroom for watching the sun rise from your bed. The master suite is next. The most luxurious part of the Ocean House, the master suite has views of the inner harbor and the Armistice Bridge as well as a great view of Main Street and the setting sun to the west. The light-filled suite has King bed with 750 thread count cotton sheets (as do all the beds) and a sitting area with down couch and lounge chairs. Two large lighted closets complete the room. There is a washer /dryer on the second floor and 3 TVs, 3 with 175 channels of DirectTV, and one Smart TV in the master. The apartment has 18 windows and two full light doors out to decks facing East and West for the best in Sunrise and Sunset viewing. The entire apartment is air conditioned and has heat through several heat pump units. Each bedroom controls its own climate.
The apartment is decorated in a comfortable, modern, decor peppered with a smattering of antiques. Seth has collected furniture and antiques throughout his career as a museum curator and private art dealer. The loft is full of pieces from this art collection.
The apartment is right in downtown Belfast and dining choices abound. Within just several blocks of the apartment are at least 13 restaurants, Shopping is just steps away and one of the best cottage / garden retail store is located in the building, on the floor below the apartment. We are also a block from the" Hills to Sea" trail system, a 47 mile long stretch of trails that run from Belfast to Unity Maine for biking, hiking, walking or running. There is ample parking in our own lot for the loft, with one reserved space in the lot for guests. There is also a growing garden landscape on the property. This is a work in progress and will take me a few more years to complete, but beauty abounds from the roses and climbing hydrangea along the fenceline..to the over 100 Dahlia plants blooming in September and October.
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are not set up as a child friendly rental.
Events
No events allowed
Must be cleared and verified with owner beforehand
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
StrictlyNo smoking anywhere on property
Important information
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Belfast
Located in Belfast, this apartment is in the city centre. Belfast Armistice Bridge and Schoolhouse Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Coyote Moon and ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center. Perry's Nut House and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Belfast, ME
What's nearby
- Coyote Moon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Front Street Shipyard - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Belfast Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Belfast Historical Society and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Belfast City Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min walk
- Circle K - 3 min drive
- Circle K - 2 min drive
- Dunkin' - 17 min walk
- Belfast Co-op - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
16 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Tracie S.
23 October 2017
Beautiful home.
Tracie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
10/10 Excellent
Irene H.
3 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Irene H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amie N.
3 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodations & great location
Amie N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
14 August 2017
We really enjoyed our stay - great location for the city.
Michael B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
10/10 Excellent
Deborah P.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the Loft Apartment at Ocean House
Deborah P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
28 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belfast Getaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kris T.
27 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow
Kris T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen G.
2 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Love The Ocean House!
Karen G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dana L.
2 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well-appointed and convenient
Dana L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dirk and Julie A.
4 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place
Dirk and Julie A.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jann G.
8 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Home Away from Home!
Jann G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Charles P.
30 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
THE BEST APARTMENT IN THE BEST TOWN IN MAINE
Charles P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann Marie D.
25 June 2018
Perfect Coastal Maine Escape
Ann Marie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Patricia Pam B.
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stellar Belfast Property
Patricia Pam B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew L.
17 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property and Owners
Matthew L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Chet Michael W., Lee's Summit, MO
18 July 2016
Perfect Long Weekend
Chet Michael W.
10/10 Excellent
Glenn A.
15 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great times in Belfast, Maine!
Glenn A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth C.
29 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place!
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lynn G.
11 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best VRBO or Airbnb that I have ever experienced. Great host, location and property
Lynn G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Robert A., Punta Gorda
29 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding in every way.
Robert A.
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Betsy F.
22 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views, Great Space
Betsy F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
anne k.
10 May 2019
Sweet spot
anne k.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Andrew C.
25 November 2018
Ideal downtown stay
Andrew C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Linda C.
22 November 2018
Wonderful home in great location.
Linda C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
About the host
Hosted by Seth Thayer
We have been renovating and renting out properties since 2007 with Homeaway. This is our third and finest short-term rental property. We obsessed about the Ocean House for years before purchasing her and doing the redesign. We designed the changes ourselves and did a lot of the grunt work in renovating the building. It took us six months to build out this apartment, which we also designed, build and furnished ourselves. Greg is an architectural designer and Seth is a private curator, specializing in American art of the 18th and 19th centuries. Some of their art collection fills the wall of the Ocean House. We love the Ocean House and hope you do too!
Why they chose this property
The Ocean House is something special in the heart of downtown Belfast Maine. Prominently situated at the intersection of Main, Cross, and Federal Streets, The Ocean House was built as a hotel in 1865 and survived at least one of the fires that destroyed most of the downtown. We gutted her down to the studs and rebuilt. We carved out this wonderful, HUGE apartment in the upper two floors and took advantage of our sight lines so that there is something interesting to look at out of each of the 18 windows. 360 degree views of downtown Belfast and the harbor Come stay in our beautiful building with views to Castine and beyond! And also with views of Belfast's industrial past!
What makes this property unique
You can either walk out the door and eat or shop to your heart's content, or we can get you almost everything you want in town. We can stock your apartment, we can arrange for a private chef, spa treatments, massage sessions, yoga classes, meditation groups,. We can help you with whale watching in Bar Harbor, private museum tours, even a sunset cruise on Penobscot Bay with champagne and salmon. This is a must stay location. We have an exciting new restaurant two stories below the apartment where you can sit, have a drink, and enjoy wood fired pizza and Italian specialities. Does it get any better??
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