Heron Cottage on Crockett Cove Cove Meadow, Stonington Maine
* 1 Queen Bedroom/ 1 Full Bath with high quality linens * 2.5 Acres on Crockett Cove's Tidal Estuary * Tandem kayak included! * Firepit, hammock and seating area by the water * 8 minutes to Mailboat Ferry to Isle au Haut (Acadia) * 5 minutes to Aragosta & Barred Island Preserve * Follow us: @covemeadowcottage
Remaining Summer/Fall Availability: Aug 14 - 15 (1 night) Sept 20 - 22 (2 nights) Oct 8 onwards- lots of availability
Open, airy and light filled cottage at the head of Crockett Coveâs tidal estuary. It is a very private and serene setting on 2.5 acres. Watch the tide change the landscape of the cove and plan your day on the water accordingly. You can launch the tandem kayak (included!) from the swimming hole to explore the cove or head out to deeper ocean and islands.
The cottage is light and airy- 15' ceilings and surrounding windows make it feel very open. New queen bed with luxury linens and down comforter. Smaller well-equipped galley kitchen has everything you need, including a dishwasher, lobster pot and multiple options for your morning coffee or tea. The deck looks across the neighboring meadow to the water and the swimming hole (6-8' at high tide) is visible on the side, just beyond the firepit and hammock.
A tandem kayak is included for your use (agreement to liability waiver required), which can be launched from the property.
Crystal Cove is a lovely new offering this 2023 season! The home is quietly located in Stonington and has direct ocean access. Follow the Oceanville Road until you reach this lovely property. The house has 4 bedrooms (3 queen rooms and a bunk room)
Crystal Cove is a lovely new offering this 2023 season! The home is quietly located in Stonington and has direct ocean access. Follow the Oceanville Road until you reach this lovely property. The house has 4 bedrooms (3 queen rooms and a bunk room)
We had a great stay. Loved the cottage, the location, and the area. Barbara was very communicative and gave us lots of great recommendations. We were there for 4 nights but could have happily stayed longer!
Great setting. Very comfortable. Everything you need is provided. We loved our stay! Stonington proper is very quaint and picturesque. We hiked every day and ate lobster / seafood . Favorite evening was spent with Captain Charlie on Bugaboo for an island tour! Great guy Great tour!!
My wife and I enjoyed our stay. Perfect for a couple. Quiet property. Nice scenery. Well stocked, if you need something it's probably there. Good communication with owner. Recommend.
We loved our stay at this cottage. Barbara is a wonderful host who supplies you with a wealth of information about the area. It's a beautiful location with amazing views of Crockett cove. It was our first time to Deer Isle, the cottage is fantastic place to explore this incredible area. We look forward to coming back!
My wife and I only stayed one night since we had lots of stops on our journey up the coast of Maine. We both loved the property and views. It was clean and comfortable and we had a great time! It is marked on our list of places that we will stay longer on our next visit!
Absolutely loved my stay in this beautiful cottage. Barbara is the Best Host that I have had the pleasure to deal with. This cottage has everything I needed or wanted. Location was great and I loved watching the tide coming in and out. This place is the BEST!!!
Barbara was a wonderful host. The description of the property was accurate. Words can not capture the tranquility and comfort of Heron Cottage. A great location to explore the Isle au Haute and Stonington. The cottage was clean, and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. I highly recommend Heron Cottage. We hope to return.
We absolutely loved our stay. The cottage is an artfully light, relaxing, well thought out space. It overlooks a salt marsh and meadow. The birds and fireflies were amazing. Also loved Deer Isle. Great hikes, fresh lobster. Low key and allows you to really relax. Barbara and Wylie were the perfect hosts. Highly recommend.
This home is the perfect private resting place for a vacation - one could easily never leave the property enjoying the collection of books, games, well equipped kitchen and view of the lupins and water. It is only minutes away from Aragostaâs fine dining, magical hikes including the Barred Island Preserve sandbar and Stoningtonâs mail boat to Isla Haut. We would love to return!
Sweet cottage in a beautiful, serene location. Barbara, our host, left no detail undone. We were greeted by a personal note and special touches, beautiful vases of fresh wildflowers, a fun selection of reading materials and lots of great local suggestions.
We hope to return to the area again and would not hesitate to rent Barbaraâs beautiful cottage.
We had a lovely mini-vacation visiting Deer Isle. The cozy cottage is perfect for a couple. The kitchen is well stocked, the bed comfortable, linens and bathroom very clean. There is a nice sized porch/deck for enjoying the view of the cove. Although it was rainy we enjoyed some hiking, and the location is good for accessing all Deer Isle has to offer. Barbara is an excellent host, easily reached and very helpful.Highly recommended!
Had an excellent stay on the cove at Barbaraâs place. Check in was easy breezy, Barbara was easy to communicate with and extremely welcoming. It was evident right away how much love has gone into the cottage and how much effort she puts in to make for an excellent stay. We were greeted with a nice welcome note and fresh flowers on the table. Itâs bright, beautifully decorated and warm. Kitchen is well stocked, lots of towels and blankets and a great little set of games. All in all, canât imagine staying anywhere else. Itâs a very special place.
This was the perfect little house to stay in for our anniversary trip to Maine. Everything was stocked and clean and very thought out. Barbara was a great host and gave all the recommendations for the area. Will definitely be coming back!
The Serene Cottage on Crockett Cove was so lovely that we extended our stay. The cottage is charming and bright, and cozy even on cold nights. It's full of interesting artworks and great reading material. The kitchen was perfect for the times when we wanted to eat in. There are nice restaurants and gift stores and a wonderful used bookstore in the picturesque village of Stonington, just a few miles from the cottage. Our favorite hike was the Barred Island Preserve, just a short drive away.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Heron Cottage. The house is clean, cozy, and well-apportioned, with a gracious host. Barbara offered many tips of things to do in the area, and the bottle of wine and fresh flowers for us in the cottage were special touches.
Heron Cottage was the perfect place to both rest and tour while in Maine. Our visit in mid-October timed the Fall leaves perfectly - all visible from the cottage!
Barbara's excellent recommendations pointed us toward Barred Island Preserve and Isle au Haute via the Mail Boat. So cool! Additionally, we were able to make day trips to Acadia (90min), Belfast (~75min), Ellsworth (MoMos cheesecake) and more importantly around Deer Isle. On Deer Isle, we were lucky to find 44 North for our daily coffee and The Periwinkle for gifts and toys for our family back home - a true genuine Maine experience!!
Barbara, we want to sincerely thank you for bringing your cottage to VRBO as everything exceeded our expectations. We look forward to visiting again soon!
John & Candi
We had a lovely time- the cabin was bright and airy and had lovely views onto the estuary. Stocked with everything you may need, it was a wonderful place to unwind and relax, definitely coming back!
We had an incredible time at Heron cottage.
Itâs on a lovely inlet thatâs perfect for kayaking. Access is about 3 hours on either side of high tide. The islands just off the coast of deer isle are beautiful to paddle to.
One word: Magical
Lots of hiking through forests and at the waters edge.
A trip to Isle au Haut is a must.
Arrive at the dock in Stonington at least an hour before departure to get a ticket. They operate on a first come first serve basis.
Barbara was a great host and the next door neighbor was really welcoming and full of info about the area. We will definitely go again.
Iâve been vacationing on Deer Isle for over 40 years and decided to make it our full-time home a few years ago. Now, my daughter and I get to enjoy so many of the same things I loved as a childâ not much has changed!
We love exploring the rocky beaches, going on island picnics, visiting galleries, taste-testing at Nervous Nellieâs, riding the mail boat to Isle au Haut, and catching the end-of-session auctions at Haystack. And every year, thereâs always something unexpected that pops up!
There's as much- or as little- to do in Maine as you want to.
There's nearby hiking in Crockett Woods or Barred Island Preserve, easy access to downtown Stonington and great kayaking and swimming just out the door.
I visited this property three summers ago on a rainy foggy day and knew instantly it was the place for us. The tide shapes your day- from when to take out a boat, swim or just explore in the mud. It's peaceful and private- you might see a few kayaks out on the cove at the height of summer, but many days you will have it entirely to yourself.