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20 Acre Meticulously Renovated and Luxurious Waterfront Estate - One of A Kind!

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On the beach
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

20 Acre Meticulously Renovated and Luxurious Waterfront Estate - One of A Kind!

With an incredible new custom renovation, Rockport Retreat offers five bedrooms and four baths and provides luxurious accommodations for up to nine guests. Located on 20 acres, this gracious residence offers all the charm of a turn of the last century Maine coastal home, while providing all the modern amenities sought by today's most discriminating guests. The Retreat is approached via a long tree-lined drive; it passes the property's magnificent barn that is on The National Register of Historic Places. The main house is ringed by charming covered porches. The first floor includes a fabulous cook's kitchen with professional appliances, the breakfast room, family room, sun room, foyer, living room, formal dining room and a beautiful bath with imported stone and tile. The upper floor includes five bedrooms (1 king, 3 queens and 1 twin), three luxurious new baths, laundry facilities and two lovely decks. The property includes an oceanfront parcel across the street from the house that provides beach access. The estate has no nearby neighbors, so it offers the ultimate in privacy even though it is convenient to all that Rockport, Camden and Rockland have to offer.

Property manager

Alan Pedersen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets without prior approval.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: My not be suitable for young children. Please ask.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Rockport, ME

What's nearby

  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rockland Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rockland Harbor Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Myrtle Street Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Archer's on the Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rock City Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 20 Acre Meticulously Renovated and Luxurious Waterfront Estate - One of A Kind! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 20 Acre Meticulously Renovated and Luxurious Waterfront Estate - One of A Kind!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 20 Acre Meticulously Renovated and Luxurious Waterfront Estate - One of A Kind!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 20 Acre Meticulously Renovated and Luxurious Waterfront Estate - One of A Kind! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Samoset Resort Golf Course, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse and Oakland Park Bowling Lanes. Owls Head Lighthouse and Owls Head Transportation Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

20 Acre Meticulously Renovated and Luxurious Waterfront Estate - One of A Kind! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space for family and friends to gather
A wonderful place for a family summer vacation, close to the shore and just a few minutes drive to Hannaford and other shopping locations. Three nearby towns to explore— Rockland, Rockport and Camden. And several lighthouses.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rockport
Charming old farmhouse in such a peaceful setting while still being close to many things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S., Milwaukee, Wisc

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful homestead
Our group of 6 adults and 3 children had a fabulous week at this great spot just north of Rockland. The house is nicely furnished and easily accommodated our family with plenty of places for everyone to spread out. We loved the extensive art collection and the large kitchen which is stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals with many people working simultaneously. The setting is as pretty as the photos show and we loved playing in the expansive yards and walking across the street to explore Glen Cove.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Great property - spacious and private yet very close to many attractions and resources. Also appreciated the amenities in the kitchen. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

erika f.

Liked: Cleanliness
maine summer
cool property, spread out for comfort, good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine Downeast
The property is spectacular and very well located. The hosts make you feel like you are staying in’s someone’s beautiful Maine home. The tall grassy fields and being next to a beautiful cove all to yourself is priceless. Thank you for reconnecting us to the Maine coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Host! Almost Near-Perfect!
My family and I had a wonderful stay! I'll be as brief as I can and touch on just a few quick points: 1. Exceptionally clean! All the counters, floors, rooms, etc. were all spotless! Idk if I've ever stayed at a place that was as clean before. 2. Communication with Alan (the host) was also exceptional. Anytime we had a question about the house, the response time was very fast, and more than accommodating! He even had his maintenance woman bring us out a brand new firepit for the back yard when we told him the one at the residence was broken. You can't ask for better communication. 3. Location is great, 10-15min to Camden and surrounding towns. Most all the lighthouses you want to see are within a short drive. Of note, nothing that should dissuade you from staying, but just to keep in mind: 1. There is no central AC, just a few window units in the bedrooms upstairs. Not that Maine gets hot enough to warrant them typically, but we had a major Northeast heat wave hit one day during our stay, and it was very hot downstairs in the home mid-afternoon on that day. 2. The home is not the most elderly-handicap friendly. We had our 82 year old grandmother with us, and while we were able to make her up one of the sofa beds downstairs, she was unable to go upstairs at all because of the 2 steep staircases. Just bear that in mind if you are vacationing with someone who doesn't walk all that well long distances or up stairs. Overall, we were extremely happy with our stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine trip
Excellent. House was magnificent.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in great location in Midcoast Maine
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home - it was a great location for visiting Maine - loved the shopping and restaurants in Camden and Rockland, and day trips to Acadia National Park and Monhegan Island were highlights of our vacation. Plenty of room for 8 adults and one infant. The property is very expansive and well situated. The bedrooms were comfortable and the kitchen and dining area were easily able to accommodate our large group. Would recommend for large groups and definitely consider going back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine Magic
This property was perfect for our family. The location was close to everything and so peaceful at the end of busy days. The home was very nice and the grounds were beautiful! We all agreed we would stay again. Would love to know any history of the house. The art work was appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam B., Scottsdale arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic setting
We were in Maine for a family reunion and found this property to be a wonderful place for a portion of our family to stay. We really enjoyed our time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dorene R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house. Wonderful time
The property is beautiful and kept up well. The kitchen is SO well stocked! It is not baby proofed but if you come prepared it’s easy to make it work. Only two things I would say to improve the stay 1) bring rubber soled slippers for inside. The stairs are slippery without shoes ( which the owner requests you not wear) 2) it would be helpful to include directions for the dishwasher. We eventually figured it out but the buttons are no longer readable and we spent two or three days working on figuring it out. These two minor things did not impact the enjoyment of our stay. It was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful in Maine
Lovely spacious home with a wonderful gourmet kitchen on a beautiful, private property. We had five adults and one two year old. Everyone was comfortable and had a great time in spite of rain every day. It’s a short 10-15 minute drive to the 3 lovely towns of Rockland, Rockport and Camden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard to describe how wonderful the house is!
One-of-a kind property with gorgeous, expansive and private lot, art-filled and stylish but very comfortable home, with a wonderful connection to the outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay.
This lovely home had cozy, comfortable spots for our This lovely comfortable home had comfortable and cozy spots, both inside and out, for our a family to hang out together. The kitchen was very well stocked with needed kitchenware and utensils for the times we decided to cook instead of eating out. We had a wonderful stay in a beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
This home was great for our family! Lots of good cooks enjoyed the gorgeous kitchen. The home was well stocked with supplies. The bedrooms and bathrooms were as advertised. Our family loved the big porches, gorgeous kitchen, lovely yard, quiet beach, ocean breezes and easy drives to Camden, Rockport and Rockland. Alan, the owner was personable and quick to respond. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, art-filled home
This home is even better, and bigger, than the photos convey. Six of us stayed here for a family get together and all of us had comfortable rooms, access to well appointed bathrooms (including a luxurious master bath) and more than enough room to spread out and be comfortable indoors and out as well as gather for big meals. The chef's kitchen is huge and the most well stocked one I've seen in a rental, and the home is filled with amazing art and books. The location is great--both for having quiet and privacy, as well as access to the cove, and for getting to Camden, Rockport, Rockland and beyond. Lots of great hiking nearby. Also glad we took the owners' recommendation and did a day trip to Monhegan Island which was a highlight for us. My whole family, who can be picky, loved the place. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Farmhouse
Beautiful property for a large party. My family of 5 with 3 kids ranging from 16 to 8 adored the open spaces. Sitting on 20 acres there was plenty of space for wiffle ball games and throwing the football or frisbee. The house itself afforded everyone their own bedroom and each of the 4 bathrooms had a shower. The porch was incredible and I spent several hours sitting outside enjoying the view with glimpses of the cove beyond the trees. The breeze cooled the house and made it very comfortable day and night. It was in a fantastic location that allowed for trips up and down the coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ELLEN A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Well appointed home, renovated baths and the best kitchen we've ever had in a rental house. Grounds are amazing and the location is great, short drive to Camden and Rockland. Alan immediately took care of a few issues we had, we really enjoyed are stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home!
We loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a special place!!
We spent an incredible two weeks at this delightful property, and none of us wanted to leave. A true gem to experience the Midcoast of Maine!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The way life should be
There’s a lot to see and do in Maine. This property is the perfect place to stay for any coastal Maine visit, but you won’t want to leave! The beautiful home and property is an awesome, comfortable, and welcoming place to stay for your Maine adventure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sanida D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We, both the kids and the adults, had a great time staying at this amazing house. The location was awesome...especially the access to the beautiful beach and Alan was a super helpful and responsive host. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mona W., Needham, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Maine vacation for all ages
Beautiful property with a lovely antique farmhouse which has been updated with all of the updated amenities a guest could wish for, including a well-stocked kitchen. Didn’t really need to use the AC units since we were able to open all of the windows for the cool ocean breezes. The proximity to the cove was especially appreciated as teens, kids and adults could come and go from the cove on their own timeline. Calm and temperate waters (by New England standards) made for a perfect paddle boarding and kayaking spot. And super private, as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheri R., Providence, RI

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Maine Retreat
An idyllic Maine retreat with plenty of space for everyone to find their own special nook to relax, read, and yes...even get a little necessary work done. Inspiring views from everywhere! The meadow walking paths were an unexpected treat and filled with butterflies. The location made it easy to run out for delicious locally grown and crafted food. Do not miss Off The Farm, Beth's Farm Market, Bleecker & Greer Main Street Meats or McLoon's Lobster Shack! The kitchen was a well stocked and a joy to cook in. It's an easy day trip to Acadia National Park. The owner was easy to work with and had wonderful recommendations for activities, dining, etc. We sincerely hope to return again and again. Thank you for sharing this magnificent property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020