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Charming Belfast Cottage! Great Bay Views! Easy Walk to Town!

Holiday home in Belfast with kitchen and balcony

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Front
Basement "Cottage" bedroom
Note spiral stairs leading to 2nd floor and master bedroom
2nd floor loft with double mattress and twin pull out
Office off master bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Belfast, ME
  • Place, Belfast City Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Belfast Harbor
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Waldo County General Hospital
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Second Floor Loft

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Tower bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Charming Belfast Cottage! Great Bay Views! Easy Walk to Town!

This cottage has "feel good" bones!! Completely exhale the minute you step foot in the door of this 3 story home! Two bedrooms: one queen, one double. Additionally, a loft with a double mattress and twin pull out couch, plus a bonus "tower" room with one twin bed. One bath, full kitchen, large living room facing the bay, and dining area. Walk out basement and balconies facing the bay off the main floor, master bedroom, and "tower". Quiet residential neighborhood, only a 1/2 mile walk to restaurants, shops, food co op, galleries, and boatyard! Two minute walk to pebble beach! Beach chairs, two kayaks. Spectacular sunrises, plentiful birds, star lit nights! Close to walking path along the Passagassawakeag River and bountiful farmer's markets!
Please note that there are spiral stairs leading up to the master bedroom on the second floor, which are not suitable for children and may not be suitable for people who have trouble navigating them. There are regular stairs leading to the "Cottage Room" in the basement.
Also please note that the bathroom with stall shower is on the main floor, not the same floor as the bedrooms.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Our home is not suitable for children.
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no parties in or on premises.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking on or near premises!
Leave wet towels/wash cloths hanging. Please leave our home as you found it. If you move furniture, please move it back. If something breaks tell us.
Absolutely no smoking on or near premises. This includes cigarettes, pot, and vaping!! Also, no lighting of candles!
You will be charged an extra cleaning fee if dishes, silverware, glasses, pots and pans are put away dirty. Do not use our food or personal items.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Absolutely no parties in or on premises.
Seniors-only community.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Belfast

Located in Belfast, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Coyote Moon and ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Windsor Chairmakers and Main Street. Perry's Nut House and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Map
Belfast, ME

What's nearby

  • Belfast City Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Belfast Harbor - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Belfast Historical Society and Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waldo County General Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Belfast Armistice Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 3 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Belfast Co-op - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nautilus Seafood & Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Belfast Cottage! Great Bay Views! Easy Walk to Town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Belfast Cottage! Great Bay Views! Easy Walk to Town!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Belfast Cottage! Great Bay Views! Easy Walk to Town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Belfast Cottage! Great Bay Views! Easy Walk to Town! located?

Located in the heart of Belfast, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Belfast City Park, Front Street Shipyard and Belfast Harbor. Coyote Moon and Parent Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea Z.

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

Relaxing cottage with stellar views

This cozy, artistic cottage provided the perfect relaxing escape. Waking to beautiful sunrises and the sound of birds and enjoying the amazing views from the balcony was a daily highlight. Its walkable proximity to town and the beach, coupled with picturesque surroundings, made exploring a joy. The kitchen was well stocked and we had plenty of towels and bed linens. Kelly was an excellent host, providing prompt and clear communication. A truly comfortable and highly recommended stay!
View from the loft
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine J.

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

Convenient to town/harbor /and surrounding areas

Good location for a home base to Belfast itself and other surrounding areas that are beautiful as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

great get-away

we really enjoyed staying at this house. great location in Belfast, with views of the harbor and Penobscot Bay. easy trips to Mt Desert Island to the north and Port Clyde, Rockland, Rockport and Camden to the south.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Heaven

Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth W.

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

Beautiful house, amazing host

The house is so clean and comfortable. The neighborhood so friendly and aesthetic. Kelly the host is amazing. She is attentive, informative, friendly, kind, funny. Really this is an A+ place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sue H.

Great value

Beautiful view of the bay from at least 2 porches/balconies. Pretty rooms and friendly host. It was a special birthday for my friends and me and she gave us a pretty bouquet of flowers and some nice food items and a bottle of wine as a welcome gift.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Belfast

A quaint property in a great location with an easy walk to downtown and great views of Belfast harbor. Beds and couches/chairs comfortable. No TV is actually a plus
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Cute little house

This house is pretty much as advertised. I can't say how easily it would handle a group of five or six, but for the two of us it was nice. It is not at all a fancy house (Belfast doesn't feel like a fancy town), it feels like a winterized summer cottage (although plenty warm at least in the two bedrooms we used on a very cold winter night). Kitchen was reasonably well equipped, again not fancy but functional. Beds were comfortable. I would think this would be a nice spot in the summer, deck looks out over the water, and it's walking distance to town (although not right next door). The owner was very accessible and responded to inquiries promptly. The owner reasonably brought to our attention one thing to be aware of before we rented, namely that three of the bedrooms are on the second and third floors, and the staircase to the second floor is a metal spiral staircase. Not at all a problem for us, but those with mobility restrictions should be aware of it. All in all the house is reasonably priced and I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice view ov the bay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful water views, kitchen was stocked with supplies. The host left us a sweet gift bag with Maine goodies. Walk to the beach and walk to town… perfect location!Good opportunity to disconnect - no tv….
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot R.

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

Love this cottage

Back for year two and every bit as delightful as our first
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Check the Weather First

I visited the Belfast Cottage with my 15 year old son as a fun father/son getaway trip over the summer. Overall this is a very cute house, the hosts are lovely, and it's very clean and well maintained. That being said, we had two issues with the property, which are more of a personal preference than a complaint. First, the listing said the house had air conditioning, but in reality, it had a single window unit in a small room off the main bedroom. We were there during one of the hottest weeks of the summer and it simply wasn't enough to cool anything besides the one bedroom. It took hours for the house to cool down to a comfortable sleeping level at night, so if you intended to use more than one bedroom, check the weather and make sure its not going to be too hot when you are there. Secondly, I have stayed at enough VRBO properties to know there are two types, those that are investment properties, and those that are the owners personal use properties that they rent out from time to time. This is definitely the latter, with everything from the owners' clothes and food to family photos and personal belongings at every turn. Some people may not be bothered by this, but when I stay at these types of properties, I always feel like I am invading the owners' personal space, and it's uncomfortable. I know it's a personal preference, but houses that are owned to be full-time rentals feel far more comfortable to me. Again, not a complaint, just a personal preference.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margot R.

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

Lovely spot

Wonderful little place — just as described. Easy walk to town. Nice neighbors. Great little swimming beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

S H.

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

Beautiful Views

This property was clean, quiet and very comfortable for a girls trip. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Home away from home

Absolute gem in Belfast! Great views, great location to walk to town and the waterfront. The cottage had everything we needed and the owners were so great with communicating and reached out multiple times to make sure we were all good! Without a doubt I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kara M.

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

Great location

This property is located on the bay and the view is wonderful. It's a cute, funky place with plenty of room to spread out. The living room is comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. Our hosts were helpful and communication was easy. Downtown Belfast is within walking distance along with a small grocery market. We really enjoyed our stay. One thing to note, though, is that this would not be a good option for anyone with mobility issues. There are no beds on the main floor and access to 3 upstairs beds is via a tight spiral staircase. It was difficult for 3 older women to get large luggage up those stairs. The other bed is downstairs via an easier staircase. All in all, though, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Coastal getaway

Another year at this scenic and comfy spot offered by wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Planning our return!

Magical home that checked all of our boxes. Great views, walkable and relaxing vibe. Our only regret was not having more time to spend here. It's close to Acadia as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryn R.

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

Quaint Cottage Getaway

Perfect little escape, private, but still near convivences and perfectly cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Rooms with a view

Great location. Walking and biking paths nearby. Short walk into town yet very quiet. The house itself is a charmer that grows on you with time as you discover new personal touches. There are beautiful views from each floor. We often sat out on the main floor balcony, looking out upon a picturesque view of the Bay. Plenty of closet space and a better than expected stocked kitchen. The hosts are attentive and helpful. Others have commented on the spiral stairs and, indeed, at first it is a challenge. The single bathroom is on the only floor without a bedroom necessitating some negotiating of stairs in the middle of the night regardless of where you sleep. However, with some care, that can be overcome. We did and we are both older adults. The shower is a tight squeeze. We enjoyed our stay and recommend it for couples or families without very young children.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Z., Redding CT

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

A Charming Getaway

Kelly and Jack’s cottage is quite adorable. It is whimsical and quaint with lots of homey touches. The cottage is clean and well stocked. The view is lovely. There is a bay view from both decks and patio. What a peaceful and serene spot! Sunrise and coffee in the morning from the lower deck. That was actually our favorite spot. Beautiful sitting on the deck in the evening sipping wine. Kelly is wonderfully attentive and easy to communicate with. Town is less than a half mile walk away. The cottage is a tranquil and relaxing space. I highly recommend a vacation there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

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

Girls trip

Wonderful time visiting Acadia, Camden, Bar Harbor and Belfast. The Belfast Cottage was charming and the location was perfect! Great communication with our host. We feel like we have a new friend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy D., Raleigh, NC

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

Loved this cottage!

The cottage was perfect for our 4 night stay in Belfast. It had everything we needed, from kitchen supplies to linens, and was perfectly located close to town and a beach. The views were excellent from multiple balconies and decks. We loved the sunrise on our last morning. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ally I., Columbia, South Carolina

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

Perfect Getaway!

Kelly’s property was absolutely perfect! The sunrise and breeze off the ocean were beautiful! The master bedroom had the most comfortable bed. The house had everything we needed. The walk to town was quick and peaceful. We went several times. The whole town was welcoming and friendly. The food was amazing. Loved our whole experience!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denver M.

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

Top Notch Experience from beginning to end

Ive had stays that weren't "as advertised" or where communication with the owner was a struggle. This experience was flawless from the beginning. Kelly is responsive, thorough and kind. I thought living without a television for 11 days was going to be a challenge - but I have to tell you that we hardly noticed one bit. Not to mention that the break was kind of nice. There is so much to do and see just steps away from the house - who needs to sit inside and look at a screen? The town is charming, the fresh food nearby is fantastic and the people are warm and welcoming. We had our teen aged daughter with us and even she loved the slower paced lifestyle of walking to the coffee shop each afternoon and searching the beach each day for shells. Belfast is centrally located - so if you are wanting to explore there are so many towns up and down the coast (within 20-30) either direction to explore. We were never bored, there was plenty to see, and very easy to get to. The kayaks that Kelly and John provide are a pure gift. The beach access is a quick and easy 5 minute walk - and push off from the shore is smooth and easy. Early morning on the water is something I miss already. I would choose this house again - 100 times over! The neighborhood, the views, the owners, cannot be beat.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

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