Welcome to the Cape Cottage! an adorable two-bedroom cottage nestled in the middle of Cape Rosier and an easy bike ride to public beaches, the Holbrook Island Sanctuary, and everything that Harborside has to offer!
Cute property which unfortunately had a carpenter ant problem. Homeowner was responsive & sent someone to spray. There was a problem with the shower (tight space and there was a leak in the pipe which sprayed water out if not covered with towel).
Really enjoyed our stay here. Cottage is very cozy and well stocked with everything. Kitchen great for cooking plus gas grill outside. Lots of cool towns and parks to explore nearby
Loved the location of this quiet cottage on secluded Cape Rosier - but close to destinations on Deer Isle and Brooksville/Castine. Chef kitchen and onsite laundry made the stay easy with a family. Will be back!
We enjoyed staying at the lovely cottage. It was convenient to Sedgwick, Little Deer Isle and Stonington where we have family and friends. The host was not onsite but responded to all inquiries immediately which is a 100% plus! We recommend staying at the Cottage on Cape Rosier. It is very quaint and peaceful!
We loved the cottage! It was beautiful! I loved the outdoor shower, the setting, the colors of the interior. We will definitely stsy there again if we come back to maine!
The cottage was great! Better than we could have hoped for. Very quiet peaceful week, which was exactly what we were looking for. The cottage is about 20-40 minutes from locations like Bluehill, Stonington, and Deer Isle, which for us made for great day trips. Bakeman Beach, Buck's Harbor, and Hollbrook Island Sanctuary was located close by and we took multiple trips to each of these locations. At night we typically came back to the cottage, started a fire and star gazed.
The hosts have decorated the historical cottage so as to make it charming. It's an older house and if you are bigger and/or older like me, you need to use some caution on the staircase. The whole area has a lot of small farms and I made use of the cozy kitchen several times to prepare meals with the booty I brought home from area farm stands as well as the Blue Hill co-op. The laundry at the cottage was convenient. Beyond area farms, there was a lot to see there in the area including Bakeman Beach, the reversing Goose Falls at the the southern edge of the Holbrook Island Sanctuary, Bagaduce Lunch at the reversing falls of the Bagaduce River, the wharf in Stonington harbor and the nearby Sand Beach. Despite being a coastal area that was first settled perhaps 200 years ago, it remains wonderfully unspoiled, and there are even a fair number of dirt roads to be found winding their way through the fields and forests adjacent to the coast. Don't be surprised if you see a deer or osprey or other wild creatures that still make their living just fine in this area of many islands and snug harbors lined by granite ledges. The region is a little isolated, but for those who like to explore natural places, that's also the best part, and I found that the more that I saw, the more it impressed me :-).
If you are looking for an authentic "Maine-Stay" this is it! Places like this add flavor to a visit to Maine and have become something of a tradition for me. The cottage is located on Cape Rosier in a lovely and quiet part of coastal Maine. If you enjoy hiking or kayaking, Holbrook Island Sanctuary is close by and several other great places to hike are within easy driving distance.
The cottage is exactly what you'd expect for a small turn-of-the-20th century coastal Maine home. The home was clean and there were comfortable beds and furniture, and modern appliances. An AC would have been nice, if not necessary, for the 90F weather we had during some days of our trip. Both bedrooms and the bathroom are upstairs and the stairs are also period Maine - steep and open. In my mind, this adds to the authenticity and charm, but for older folks, the stairs might be a bit daunting!
Really loved our stay - the first trip to Maine for my adult daughter who was looking for some quiet time and a place to get outdoors and away from her medical residency program. She found both! We had a great time and our hosts, while never seen, were attentive to our needs, right down to the jar of Nervous Nellie's blueberry jam in the frig when we arrived! We hope to be back soon!
My family (husband and daughters 18 and 21 years old) completely enjoyed this cozy cottage. Loved all the amenities. Great kitchen which was important to us because we have dietary restrictions to work around. Outdoor shower extra bonus. Great location to explore the area. (Stop in Bucksport to get groceries on your way) loved our stay and would most definitely do it again.
Everything was so perfectly appointed in cottage
We felt welcomed and treated to the best care .Right down to the best linens and fully stocked
pantry with spices etc It was perfect in every way!!!
Cannot wait to visit again!!
Everything we needed for a wonderful coastal Maine vacation. The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped. We took the hostâs suggestions to visit some nearby spots like Bakemans Beach, Brooklin and Deer Isle, and are glad we did! Weâd come back again for sure.
We are two sisters who grew up on Cape Rosier. We bought this cottage in the summer of 2021 so that we could have more space for our families when we come back to Harborside in the summers.
Itâs a beautiful old home that had been owned by a local family of six for over fifty years! We invested a lot of time and energy to bring it up to date and make it safe but we are delighted with the results.
This cottage is adorable but does have some quirks that you should be aware of before renting: there is only one bathroom and itâs upstairs. The only access to the bathroom is through the second bedroom. Additionally anyone over 6â2â may not be able to stand up straight upstairs. That being said, my brother in law is 6â4â and loves staying at the cottage!