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A Charming Beachfront Cottage

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A room with a view of a grassy area and a body of water. There is a rocking chair, a table with a lace tablecloth, and a chair with a floral tablecloth.
A small wooden house with a porch, a blue door, and a hanging flower basket.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden floors, and a large window.
A house with a wooden porch, a hanging flower basket, and a view of a lake.
A room with two rocking chairs facing a large window overlooking a grassy area and a body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Jonesport, ME
  • Place, Bad Little Falls Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Roque Bluffs State Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Jasper Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Charming Beachfront Cottage

Welcome!
In the quaint fishing village of Jonesport America, there lies one of the only white sandy beaches in Downeast Maine, Sandy River Beach.

From the Maine Rose cottage, you can witness the most beautiful sunrises on one of the most eastern points of the United States; you can listen to the seagull’s cry and the squeal of laughter on the beach. You can also enjoy the late afternoon summer sun as you enjoy your cocktail while your toes are in the sand and you can fall asleep in the evening listening to the surf and feeling the rhythm of its heart.

The Maine Rose Cottage is a 2 bedroom, 3/4 bath oceanfront escape either for a romantic get-away or a quiet family seeking the convenience of being on a private and rare white sandy beach. Bring your kayaks and hiking boots for your outdoor adventures in nature. This is NOT a party house, but rather a quaint cottage with quaint expectations.

Amenities include gas stove/oven and heat, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and fans. The master bedroom has a California King bed. The second bedroom has a queen size bed. There is also an inflatable twin mattress. Wi-fi.

Best of all, there are rocking chairs to read in as you watch the waves and the birds. There is an outdoor little deck with an Adirondack chair for your morning coffee. Outdoor grill and lobster/clam pot. Picnic table.

Non-smokers please.
No pets.
Please no third party reservations.
No events or fireworks.
Available June through September.
July and August have 7 night minimum stays.
May, June, September have 3 night minimum stays.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have elderly neighbors so please be considerate
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Events

No events allowed
No fireworks.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No third party reservations please.
*An additional fee of $50 per night for each additional guest above the maximum number allowed. This charge will be added to your account.
Please no visitors with animals. An additional cleaning fee of $100 will be charged to your account.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 878397vb
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: No fireworks.
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
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

Jonesport

Located in Jonesport, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Roque Bluffs State Park and Bad Little Falls Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Family Labyrinth and Woods Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Jonesport, ME

What's nearby

  • Machias River Preserve - 22 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Bad Little Falls Park - 24 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Roque Bluffs State Park - 32 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Jasper Beach - 43 min drive - 53.9 km
  • The Bold Coast - 49 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jonesport Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Take Out - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Grocery & Diner / Take Out - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smith's Lobster - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Great Wass Lobster - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Charming Beachfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Charming Beachfront Cottage?

As of 5 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Charming Beachfront Cottage on 18 September 2026 start from NZ$1,958, 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 A Charming Beachfront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Charming Beachfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Charming Beachfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is A Charming Beachfront Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jonesport cottage is within 20 mi (32 km) of Family Labyrinth, Rogue Bluffs Beach and Bad Little Falls Park. Roque Bluffs State Park and Woods Labyrinth are also within 20 miles (32 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. 72 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful piece of heaven! Thank you Dawn and Mark for a fantastic week. Clean, quiet, comfortable, and gorgeous. Easiest check-in we’ve experienced to date! Don’t pass up the chance to spend time here at The Maine Rose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Maine Rose is a lovely cottage, whimsically decorated, clean, comfortable, and supplied with everything you'd need for your stay. We enjoyed every minute we got to spend by the ocean, as well as our time exploring the area. Everything worked as expected, and our hosts were quick to respond to any communication. We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual review of the most amazing place with all the stars we can send. There is nowhere better, and no better company than Dawne and Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and the view was perfect!! Hosts were exceptional. Very clean and has everything you need. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Great Vacation

Another great stay at Sandy River Beach. We look forward to it every year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathe P.

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

Beach Cottage

Beautiful location! We look forward to our next stay at the Maine Rose.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Beautiful getaway

We loved staying at the Maine Rose. The beach was fantastic in between the rain storms! We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brianne B.

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

Lovely

This was our first time staying in this cottage and I absolutely loved it!!! Such a perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
We will gladly have your beautiful family again. You were great guests! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

Wonderful cottage!

This is our 2nd time staying at the cottage and have enjoyed every minute of it! Our hosts are wonderful and very helpful with our questions for directions, places to eat, etc
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary O.

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

Week on the beach

Clean, comfortable cottage with an amazing view. Had a fantastic vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

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

Maine Rose cabin

This cabin was very clean and the beach location was private and quiet. The owners were very accommodating to our questions. Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Vacation

We had a great time again this year. Great location and fantastic property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2020
Thank you for the review Jeff! So happy you folks enjoyed family time on the beach again. See you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Magical location

Charming cottage steps away from a pristine sandy beach. Amazing views. Perfectly appointed for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

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

Annual Girl's Trip

This was our 7th stay at the Maine Rose and Mark and Dawn were wonderful hosts as always. We enjoyed our week and hope to be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie S.

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

Quiet and beautiful location

Great discovery of Maine beyond Acadia. Lovely cottage to rest and relax. Enjoyed walks on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Wonderful guests! We would love to have them return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

donna p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was better than expected!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheri D.

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

Perfect place to find peace

The location is scenic and serene but also close enough for daily adventures. The cottage is lovely and well maintained. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

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

Beautiful Location

Lovely cottage, everything you need is there. We bought lobsters directly from the wharf, pizza was a quick drive, grocery store close by! And the BEACH is awesome! The owners have done a fantastic job keeping these cabins looking good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Thank you Vicky! You folks are welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Perfectly Peaceful

We enjoyed a serene getaway on the Maine coast. The cottage is rustic but comfortable, clean and well equipped. We loved it and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Perfect get-away!

This was our 4th stay with Mark & Dawn, first with a new baby and his toddler big sister, and we will absolutely be returning. Perfect location for relaxing and spending beach cottage time with family, or heading out to Roque Island, Machias, Acadia, Jasper Beach,l and other adventures. Thank you so much for another perfect vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
Thank you Kimberly and Andrew. It has been a pleasure watching your precious family grow and build special memories here on Sandy River Beach. Thank you for being our guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, but the beach access took precedence over all other activities.
Last Day
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Z.

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

Beautiful, private beach cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Maine Rose beach cottage. Dawn and Mark are thoughtful hosts, welcoming and respectful of our privacy. The cottage is is immaculate, the beach fabulous and thee September weather was delightful. Highly recommend this cottage for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2021
Thank you, Nancy and Ed, for enjoying and appreciating the Maine Rose and Sandy River Beach. You are the perfect guests. Thank you for the review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely cottage by the sea

Staying here was everything we had hoped for. We were 4 adults (seniors) and couldn’t have been more comfortable! The views were stunning, toes in the sand on beach 10 seconds from the deck! We absolutely will come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

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

Beautiful week in Maine

It was absolutely stunning. We had perfect weather. There were places to explore right on the beach and all over town. We loved every second of it. Waking up to the ocean every morning was so relaxing. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jon b.

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

Maine Rose

Wonderful! Hosts Mark & Dawn are the Best! Hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Dawn Bechtold

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Mark and Dawn Bechtold are recently retired and hail from the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Mark is an organizational psychologist and singer/songwriter. Dawn is an art educator/artist.
We are recently retired and have lived and worked abroad. We enjoy a quiet life with our interests in outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, gardening and farming. We enjoy our time on the beach with friends and good food.

Why they chose this property

This property is very special to our family. We are third generation owners of three eclectic cottages we have named The Maine Rose (for the larger main cottage), The Sweet Pea (middle cottage) and the third (little) cottage where we stay. The cottages were originally built around 1930 and were beautifully renovated in the 1960's. The Maine Rose was then gently used by family from RI for almost 50 years. My husband and I acted as care-takers of the property for a bit before we were able to purchase in 2011. The structures have maintained their integrity over the years as we continue to give them the love and care they deserve.
The cottages are in a quiet natural beach front setting, they are clean and comfortable and are the perfect escape for a restful, sun filled vacation.

What makes this property unique

The Maine Rose and Sweet Pea each boast a cathedral ceiling, letting in air and light. The cottages have more 'space and flow' because of the higher ceilings. We provide bedding, including sheets for each bed and limited kitchen/bath linens. Just pack your bags and hit the road!

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