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Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit

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Beach
Dining
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Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Gouldsboro, ME
  • Place, Bartlett Maine Estate Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapter Two Art Gallery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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1 Queen Bed

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2 Single Beds

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1 King Bed

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1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

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Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit

Wake up each morning to the sights and sounds of the bay at this lovely, two-story home on the shores of Downeast Maine! Secluded and quiet, this four-bedroom waterfront vacation rental is the perfect place to watch the sunrise out on the deck, spend afternoons on the water, and welcome evenings with your loved ones as the stars come out overhead. Enjoy a well-equipped, full kitchen for easy meal preparation, dine overlooking the bay, and take a stroll down to the rocky beach. This home offers four cozy bedrooms for sleeping options, including one on the lower level and three more on the top floor.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children allowed

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 5248177vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gouldsboro

Located in Gouldsboro, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Chapter Two Art Gallery and Criterion Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Prayer Labyrith and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Gouldsboro, ME

What's nearby

  • Bartlett Maine Estate Winery - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Chapter Two Art Gallery - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Schoodic Peninsula - 18 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪christopher's at eagle hill - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Wrinkle - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit?

As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit on 23 August 2026 start from NZ$865, 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 Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly, bayfront home w/rocky beach, full kitchen, washer/dryer & firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chapter Two Art Gallery and Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North. Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center and Schoodic Peninsula are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 17 out of 17 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation home! We loved it!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We took a three generation family vacation, including two young grandchildren, for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a great stay! Place was clean and exactly as described with towels, linens, and a starter supply of everything you could possibly need.Only note is that the seating in the main room is less than comfortable and a bit of an odd choice - 9 theater type seat/recliners. Would have loved a sectional or just a regular couch or two.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you found the home clean, accurately described, and well-stocked with supplies. It’s wonderful to know these details helped make your stay enjoyable. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the theater-style seating in the main room. Your preference for a sectional or regular couches is noted, as we continually look for ways to enhance our guests’ comfort. Thanks again for choosing Vacasa. We hope to welcome you back for another great stay soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Terrence M.

FirstTimeTraveler

Perfect get away for large families looking to stay on the water in a beautiful home filled with amenities in a scenic and private location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Lobster Shack @Booth Bay stay

We loved our stay at the Lobster Shack. Everything was really really nice! Beautiful spacious house with great outdoor spaces. Was close to everything we needed. Love it! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audree M.

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

Best Vacation Ever

Spent most of our vacation on the deck. Enjoyed watching the bald eagles and lobster traps. Everything is as advertised. Would go back.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

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

Great destination

Beautiful home, loaded with toys and goodies for play and cooking. Accommodations for a lot of people. Pool table, air hockey, and outdoor fire pit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ferris B.

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

Beautiful

This home was exactly what we wanted - a beautiful & roomy place that provided rest and relaxation w/ beautiful views. We were actually surprised to find the out had more beds then we realized. There are two full rooms upstairs that both have four bunk beds as well as another queen(?) bed in each room two. So there were 10 beds upstairs! We loved it & look forward to another opportunity to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DREW H.

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

5 stars

5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Loved The Lobster Shack

This home was great for our group of 11. 7 adults. 4 children. So spacious. Had almost any amenity you could think of. Enjoyed the outdoor seating and the view was spectacular. Boothbay Harbor was just a short drive away. Grocery store very convenient too. So many things to do with just a short drive. Thanks for a wonderful time in Maine! ~7 Pennsylvanians. And 4 Minnesotans.~
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

A peaceful home away from home

This house is beautiful, located on a quiet private road with a waterfront view. Booking was so easy and the communication was great. It is perfect for a large family where as it sleeps 14 people! The kitchen is amazing, it was stocked with every utensil and cook ware you could ever need, along with every day needs as well. The rooms were adorable and the master sweet was amazing! The hot tub and grill patio was a favorite spot along with the game and bar room downstairs too! Our kids loved the dock and the use of the paddle boards there! It was overall a great experience! Lasting memories were made here! Thank you!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Perfect for our family getaway

We took three generations, including a 4 year old and a ten month old, for a week in Maine. Originally considering an all-inclusive resort, but some thought that a house would give us more freedom to be together at all hours, and they were right. The Lobster Shack was a real gem. Dream kitchen had every bell and whistle - air hockey, hot tub, pool table, popcorn machine, fire pit provided plenty of entertainment. We discovered the sandy beach area a very short distance away, at low tide after a few days, be sure to look at the right time. Also lucky to have a week of perfect weather, but if it hadn’t been the house would have been a fine place to just hang out. Every family member from youngest to oldest loved it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Loving the Lobster Shack!

This home was the perfect place for our family vacation with five adults and four kids. The house was beautiful and extremely clean, but our favorite part was the location. On quiet mornings we drank coffee on the deck and watched eagles, osprey, herons, and seals. At night we heard loons. The kids found hermit crabs at the beach area and the adults loved the kayaks. And we were a short driver from Ocean Point and downtown Boothbay. Definitely five stars!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Penelope A. W.

Great stay for multiple families

This was a great stay for our three families. The kitchen has pretty much everything you need. The basement was a fun hang-out space for the kids. The mattresses were the best part. We all felt very well rested all week. For the number of people/families it was a bit challenging not having a door/lacking privacy for the grown ups sleeping in the beds adjacent to the bunk room. But we made do and it was fine.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Amazing!

The Lobster Shack was the perfect getaway for our family! In Maine for a wedding, the Lobster Shack was large enough to house our family and provided multiple spaces for us to hang out without feeling cramped. The amenities and views were incredible, the neighbors were friendly and the short walk to the dock was perfect on misty, cool nights. We struggled to find a "closet" for the baby; families with littles beware the bedrooms are shared spaces (but they do have blackout curtains)! We will for sure be back again! Thank you!!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie A.

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

Men’s Weekend

We chose Boothbay Maine for our yearly men’s weekend in October 2023. We all arrived on Wednesday and left on Sunday. We were supposed to be 12 guys this year but only 9 friends could make it. The house can accommodate up to 14 people very comfortably. The location of the house was perfect being close to downtown Boothbay Harbor and the views of the water from the house were spectacular. We enjoyed the dock in front of the house where you could explore the water on a provided canoe or kayak. The house was great for a large group and it had all the amenities you can imagine (chef kitchen, pool table, foosball, bar, sauna, comfortable beds, etc.) The outside was great as well. You had a large deck where you could enjoy a stunning view while eating at a round table or lounging on a very large comfortable sectional. You have a barbecue and a fire pit with a sitting area as well. Also, having the outdoor jacuzzi was so much fun and a big plus. All in all, this house exceeded all of our expectations. The owners of this beautiful property went all out to give us a memorable experience we will all remember for a long time. Best Regards, Michael Reed & the guys
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David and Allie B.

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

Wonderful Home in a Beautiful Setting

For a week in July 2023, we enjoyed a family reunion at this beautiful coastal home in a private, wooded setting. Our family consists of five different family units, including two older adults, our four grown children and their spouses, and three grandchildren, including an 8-year-old, 2-year-old, and a 9-month old baby. There was plenty of room to spend time together as well as ample private space for each family. The water view is lovely, and the house itself is not only roomy but also includes numerous amenities and recreational opportunities that the owners generously share with guests. These include a fully equipped and spacious kitchen, an amazing master suite, three full bathrooms, a large TV with theater seats, and a fireplace. The bedrooms are spacious, with large and comfortable beds and two built-in bunk areas for the kids. Outside, there is a large deck with an extendible awning, seating, and big family table, plus a propane pizza oven and grill. In the basement is a rec room with a bar and stools, a classic popcorn machine (supplied with popcorn kits), a sauna, pool table, and air hockey. Outside are a fire pit with plenty of chairs, a hot tub, plus multiple kayaks and a paddle board with life jackets. Just a one- or two-minute stroll away is a small beach that offers a swimming dock, a place to launch kayaks, a wading area, and rocks to climb on. We were all quite blown away by this spacious and welcoming home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

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