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Harbor views + stylish interior + boat lounge

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Our cottage sits atop a small hill with views of the bay and Beals Island bridge
The red "crow's nest" has 180 degree views of Moosabec Cove.
Explore the island by foot with our custom designed map and viewing guide.
Exterior
Or borrow bikes and go for a ride. (Inset shows Beals Town beach.)

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest bedroom

1 Double Bed

Guest bedroom 2

1 Single Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Harbor views + stylish interior + boat lounge

Situated in the heart of a small lobster fishing village, Bridge View is a stylish, 3 bedroom cottage with a renovated scallop boat lounge. Built in the 1890s, Bridge View was recently renovated and decorated to reflect the nostalgia and aesthetic of midcentury Maine.

While Bridge View is the perfect place to just unwind and watch the lobster boats go by, it's also ideal for experiencing Downeast culture. Each morning, go for a short stroll around the fishing village. Breath in the salty sea air and photograph the sea captains hauling in their catch. Buy fresh lobster or shellfish straight from the pier. If you’re looking for more energetic pursuits, kayak Western Bay's countless coves or hike Great Wass Island, a renowned nature reserve connected to Beals by bridge. You can also take the lobster and shellfish hatcheries tour at the Downeast Institute or sample New England’s #1 rated lobster roll at Bayview take-out just down the street. ("Best Lobster Roll in Maine/Massachusetts" - USA today). Coastal boat tours are also available including puffin, seal, whale and lighthouse tours.

Bridge View and Beals are truly unique. The town of Beals is blissfully free of the tourist hordes that crowd most Maine towns in the summer and is the perfect base for visiting other popular Downeast destinations. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are just a little over an hour away. Drive the opposite direction up Route 1 to the historic coastal towns of Eastport, Lubec, and Campobello State Park, FDR’s beautiful summer home. The towns of Machias (host to famous Helen’s restaurant) and Cutler (home of Captain Andy Peterson’s popular Puffin Tour) are both just 30+ minutes away. But wherever you go, you’ll never be far from Maine’s dramatic, rocky coast or boulder-strewn blueberry barrens.

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About the area

Beals

Located in Beals, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Roque Bluffs State Park and Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Machias River Preserve and Rogue Bluffs Beach. Woods Labyrinth and Family Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and ecotours nearby.
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Beals, ME

What's nearby

  • Bad Little Falls Park - 32 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Burnham Tavern Museum - 32 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Roque Bluffs State Park - 43 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Jasper Beach - 51 min drive - 63.9 km
  • The Bold Coast - 57 min drive - 79.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jonesport Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Take Out - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Screen House For Lava Flows - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Perio Point Seafood - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Stewart's Grocery & Diner / Take Out - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Fun stay

Great property, great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bridge View was everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely relaxed and welcomed by the charm of this beautiful coastal cottage. The home is thoughtfully decorated with cozy midcentury Maine vibes, and the renovated scallop boat lounge is such a unique and memorable touch.Waking up to the sight and sound of boats just a stone’s throw away, along with the salty ocean air, was magical. We loved walking through the quiet fishing village where everyone was super friendly, and exploring the stunning Downeast coastline was simply amazing. The location feels peaceful and authentic — far away from crowded tourist spots, yet close enough for incredible day trips.The cottage itself was spotless, comfortable, and incredibly charming. You can really feel the care and attention put into every detail. We played games, laughed and loved listening to the vinyl collection. We truly took a step back in time and truly cherished family time. It was the perfect place to unwind, reconnect, and experience the true beauty of Maine.Hosts were so responsive and had so many great recommendations for us for local areas. We’re already dreaming about coming back. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing and unforgettable coastal getaway!Tsaknopoulos Family 2026
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Wow, thanks Joanna! We love your enthusiasm. Come back anytime! And have a great summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing and very accomodating. Everything we needed was on site, house was very clean and orderly. Quiet neighborhood, very freindly community, and awesome views. The neighborhood deer and the boat lounge were added bonus to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2025
Thanks Patrick! Loved hosting you and your father! Enjoy your Thanksgiving and fall.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing stay! The house is so charming and impeccably decorated. It has everything you could possibly need for a short or long stay. There are beautiful views of the harbor, and the hosts provided any information you could possibly need to make your stay easier from itineraries to restaurant recommendations. 10/10 I can't recommend more!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly excellent all around!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental! Very clean. Host exceptionally hospitable and gave great info to enhance stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. The living room was comfortable with a view of the bridge and working harbor and the kitchen was well-outfitted. We enjoyed exploring all the furnishings and decor! The hosts provided fantastic information about the history and current attractions in the area. The weather didn’t let us spend much time on the boat but it was fun to have it there. We hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J.

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

Wonderful spot in Lobster heaven!

Great property Awesome scenery Excellent hosts Will come back again Love the cocktail hour on the boat with the sunset and fishing boats returning home with a big catch
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

4 great days

Nice quiet neighborhood, once you get over the shock of being in a traditional New England 18th century home and appreciate the beautiful setting you feel right at home. Richard was extremely helpful in providing all the resources needed to.make the stay on the island great.
Neighborhood visitors
Pup on the patio
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Weekend on Beal's Island

A place to getaway and enjoy Downeast Maine Easy to find, clean with everything you need when you're away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja M.

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

Amazing!

Rich went above and beyond in being helpful and accommodating. Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter h.

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

Down east charm

Sweet house, great hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
Thanks Peter. Loved having you and your pooch.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Pamela B.

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

! Unique Property

Uniquely-decorated, very clean & comfortable home-away-from home "Guest Beds" for our last minute out of town guests! Great local option! Thanks Rich & Julie!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! We enjoyed a great week at Rose Cottage. It’s a perfect place to explore Downeast Maine. Beds are comfy, house is immaculate, kitchen fun to cook in (love the vintage touches AND it’s quite functional as there are lots of pots, pans etc to make delicious meals). (As a side note, the WiFi worked great when we needed to attend to a few work related matters while away.) Best of all, the fresh Maine air and views of the water from the house can’t be beat.We took advantage of Rich and Julie’s detailed itinerary suggestions and enjoyed sailing on the Polaris Jack, visiting Jasper Beach, hiking Great Wass island and touring the Downeast Institute (to name a few). Highly recommend this rental for anyone looking to unplug and enjoy exploring this special part of Maine.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Good house, remote location

Overall the house was good and had everything we needed. The interior was well decorated and fit the area. The boat was a fun little add on and we watched the sunrise from the upper deck. The house is pretty remote so if you are looking for restaurants close by you will struggle to find anything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2024
Glad Lindsey had a great stay. Note: at our cottage, guests are surrounded by water, fresh seafood, and spectacular hiking. Across Beals Island bridge, there are a couple authentic local joints serving up good pizza etc. The next town up the coast, only 30 min drive, boasts La Laiterie, a world-class bakery; Flora, an elite dining experience; Masons Brewing; Helen’s Restaurant (adored by Martha Stewart); the Public House - and more. We’ll defer to prospective guests as to whether 30 min qualifies as “remote”
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

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

Wonderful home - beautiful location - peaceful

We had a lovely week. The home is beautifully set up and very well kept. Everything was as expected. Host is wonderful, attentive and provided a lot of research on itineraries and suggestions for the area. This home is well located between Acadia, Machia, Lubec. I would love to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

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

Beautiful & Peaceful

We could not have had a more wonderful stay at Rich & Julie’s property on Beals Island. We found the home to be stylishly decorated, with all the comforts of home for cooking and relaxing. Beals is perfectly situated for numerous day trips in coastal Maine. Rich & Julie gave us tons of suggestions for activities and were responsive when we had questions. We loved our stay here and cannot wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2021
Thanks Martha and Wes! We loved hosting you guys. And thanks for delivering clams. The other guests at our other cottage said they were “ amazing” Be well Rich & Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Wonderful House, wonderful host

Rich and Julie are the ultimate “virtual” hosts, they have well crafted guidebooks for Downeast Maine that were invaluable. The house is excellent including the record player and the vibe the house creates. From Beals and beyond the region is well worth a visit and we hope to be back to the region/house in the not too distant future!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Thanks Jonathan! You and your family were a blast to host - such great energy and enthusiasm. Enjoy the fall! Rich and Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Serene in Maine's Downeast

We highly recommend staying at Bridge View on Beals Island. Lovely home in a picturesque and serenely quiet location. Great deck and private yard. Rick is a fabulous host and very responsive to questions. House is centrally located for anyone who wants to explore Downeast Maine. We had great food at Helen's in Machias and Chipman's Wharf in Milbridge.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

A most Enjoyable Stay in Down East Maine

We had a wonderful stay at this lovely cottage. Quaint, peaceful, picturesque. The cottage is well maintained and is noticeably decorated with an attention detail which has a warm and welcoming feel to it. The owners are thorough and very responsive to any questions or inquiries. I personally spoke with Rich and he is great to work with. You can immediately sense that he is genuinely interested in each and every one of his guests having a great vacation in this quaint fishing village. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne H.

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

A treasure all its own!

First - the host could not have been more helpful, and created a great resource library for everything Maine! Second - the house was just fun, although the stairs were a little daunting for aging knees. Third - inside the house was a fun treasure hunt. We so enjoyed staying there. Comfortable, cozy. Beds great, shower very good. Little touches - fabulous. Fourth - Beal's Island was such a great retreat from the busy world we live in. Down to earth folks, hard working, pride in their life. Enjoyed it all!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian T.

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

Perfect Downeast retreat

We loved our late summer getaway to Beals. The house is well-stocked and chic, with quirky mid-mo details (and gorgeous harbor views) everywhere you look. Rich is an exceptionally attentive host, providing various itineraries depending on your interests (hiking, beaching, etc.) as well as securing several discounts and perks (free bottle of wine!) with local vendors. Visitors should be prepared to drive to most local attractions; Beals is definitely a more remote location. And larger parties should note that there is not a dishwasher. Neither of these bothered us, because quiet and peaceful was what we were after, and we're apartment dwellers used to handwashing dishes...but it might be an issue for others. Check-in and out was a breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Beautiful cottage and lovely location

The cottage and its location were exactly as described on the website. In fact, it was even better than we imagined. Hundred year old cottage just recently renovated with everything you need in the kitchen and a grill on the deck. Fabulous view from both decks of the harbor. Wonderful to be in a village with a working lobster fleet and neighbors who were extremely friendly and generous. The owners were so helpful and provided great service prior to and throughout our stay. We feel like they are now friends. The location provides access to the whole downeast region. So many wonderful places to hike and great food everywhere we went. We especially liked the Bayside Takeout that we could walk to in 5 minutes and loved the sunsets on Cranberry Cove just around the corner. Highly recommend! Hope we get to go back.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Hi guys Thanks so much for the review! We wished we could have joined you for a drink on the deck. Enjoy the rest of your summer. All the best, Rich and Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Amazing Experience

We loved everything about our stay here. The house is fantastic, and a mid century paradise for those of us who love that style. The house was very comfortable, and very clean. It rained our whole week, so we didn't have a chance to use the outside spaces, but they appeared to be very nice. There was a herd of deer that foraged and played in the brush immediately surrounding the house all week, which was fun to sit and watch. In particular, there was a piebald deer, which I had never seen before. Super cool. We loved the hiking in the area. Many, many amazing hikes within a 30ish minute radius. Rich provided a ton of resources for helping us to enjoy our stay, and was very helpful and communicative. I highly recommend staying here. Thank you Rich and Julie for sharing your adorable home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Hi Carolyn Thanks for the kind words. We Loved hosting you and your family! I’m pretty sure those deer, including the white one, sleep in the bushes just beyond the cottage! Have a great summer. Rich and Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

A Little Jewel in a Hardworking Lobstering Village

We enjoyed our 5 night stay at Bridge View very much. The presentation and photos on VRBO are what first drew us to this property and village. The home is beautifully appointed with Rose family treasures and outfitted with the all necessities that anyone would need. Rich, our host, took great care in providing us with information before our trip and in binders at the house. Beals is a fascinating look into a very friendly, hardworking seafaring community, albeit somewhat removed from some conveniences and attractions. Since we’d already visited the usual tourist areas in Maine on two other vacays, it was the diversion we were looking for. Our favorite dining was eating our own lobsters from Barney’s Cove. Our favorite hike in the Beals area was Seaduck Point with a beautiful view and a pebble beach. Favorite more distant points were Long Point Preserve and Jasper Beach in the Machiasport vicinity. So many options, too little time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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