Driftwood Cottage; cozy oceanfront, 2 Kayaks, Wood Stove, Porch, Sunsets.

A beautiful property - perfect for the relaxing reading retreat we planned for my mom’s birthday. Host lives near the property so communication was easy

Lovely rooms with ocean air spilling in at night. Comfy beds with warm bedding.

The setting is beautiful, and so QUIET. A welcome experience after city noise. Our host had truly thought of everything. They know what travelers need. The kayaks were a joy toHave. We went out daily for short excursions. The sunsets on the screened in porch were a delight. Many thanks for the gift of Driftwood Cottage!

Wonderful location. Very clean and well maintained. Beautiful views.

Peaceful, well maintained, and beautiful property in an excellent location

What a wonderful place. The cottage is lovely, well equipped for a family. The host is an excellent communicator and we will return for sure.

The house was perfect for us. It had everything we needed, was very clean and had an amazing location. The inclusion of the kayaks was also a big plus.

We spent two wonderful weeks at Driftwood Cottage in July 2025. Jane and Miguel were superb hosts, equipping the cottage with everything we needed and responding quickly to any questions we had. We spent many hours on the screened porch, which overlooks the Bagaduce River, and used the kayaks to paddle to Castine for lunch and to explore neighboring coves. The cottage is perfectly located – close to great restaurants/bakeries (Tinder Hearth, Brooklin Inn and Buck’s Restaurant) and hiking trails, both on the Blue Hill Peninsula and nearby Acadia National Park. It is quiet, private and incredibly clean. We wish we could have stayed longer and hope to return soon.Judith T

My 18-year-old son and I spent a wonderful, relaxing week at Driftwood Cottage. This home is well appointed, with really everything we needed from cooking utensils to kayaks. It was so quiet there and an excellent lauching point for all our Coastal Maine adventures. Our host was very welcoming and helpful. We highly recommend Driftwood Cottage!

Driftwood Cottage was the perfect setting for our family. It was secluded and serene but also close enough to Blue Hill for easy shopping and strolling. It was just a 1 hour drive from Acadia NP which made a great day trip but it all meant that we got away from the crowds. We enjoyed just chilling on the screened porch but also loved walks along the neighborhood roads and kayaking on the tidal river. The view of the river from the house was so calming and interesting. We loved watching the seals and cormorants. The house was impeccably clean and well furnished. Jane was a very gracious host, and made sure we were comfortable the whole time.

Driftwood Cottage was the ideal lodging for our latest vacation trip to coastal Maine. A gorgeous, quiet location near Castine, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, and Acadia National Park and a charming, cozy accommodation for two. Our host Jane had fully prepared the cottage for our two-week stay and responded promptly to our few queries. It was a lovely place and time. We look forward to our next visit.

My fiancé (now husband) and I stayed here for the nights leading up to our wedding and the night of our wedding. We used the space to get ready for the wedding and it was overall perfect for what we needed. Relaxing, clean, stunning location. It was a safe heaven away from Wedding HQ nearby, and so close to Tinder Hearth. Only issue was with the host on our checkout day. We checked out an hour late - which was my fault (I thought checkout was 11a, but its 10a, and I didn't realize until 10:30, at which point I immediately texted the host letting her know and apologizing - and we had quite a lot of dishes and tidying to do after the wedding party getting ready) but she initially handled the situation very poorly and with little kindness considering it was the morning after our wedding. When she approached my husband with borderline hostility, I ran upstairs crying. My husband heard, and kindly asked her to stop and just let us finish up and checkout, at which point she did apologize and offer us extra time. It all worked out in the end but my husband and I do wish we could have been greeted with the same grace and humility we extended her, on the morning after our wedding. I spent the rest of the morning crying. That being said, we do hope to come back someday, because we said our private vows to each other on the beach and it was a really beautiful moment and location. This place will forever be special to us, despite the shadow cast by our negative interaction.

My husband and I were looking for a private yet accessible location to spend our Maine getaway with our son and his wife. This cottage offered the perfect blend of private relaxation on an idyllic, scenic cove where we could watch the tides rise and fall from the water facing porch. It was perfectly located just a hour's drive to Acadia and Camden, the other direction, where we could explore the authentic Maine coastal experience. Better yet, we were a few minutes from Deer Isle and the Brooksville peninsula, where we discovered as many unexpected treasures as found in the larger, more touristy places (if you stay here, don't forget to seek out Caterpillar Hill). This property provided a perfect upstairs arrangement of bedrooms, loft and private desk/study area (perfect for my son who needed to work late into the evenings on his doctorate obligations) while my husband and I enjoyed the downstairs porch and living room areas. With the woods on one side and a field of golden rod on the other, the cabin provided a great place for viewing deer, a pileated woodpecker, loons, 18 wild turkeys and other birds. The calm water of the cove was a great place to kayak. The kitchen has everything you'd need. We were a little disappointed that the evenings weren't cool enough to enjoy the wood burning stove. Instead, we threw open the windows and enjoyed the night air and sounds. Star gazing was great. The loft also has a great library selection if you enjoy cozying up with a good book.

Quiet and private house. Kitchen was well equipped Porch was a great place to sit and watch the sun set.

I've been going to Driftwood Cottage every summer for the past 5yrs, and it never gets old. It's the perfect getaway in a great location. Jane is fantastic to deal with, I feel very comfortable interacting with her on whatever may be needed. The screened-in porch is one of my favorite places to be! Thank you, Jane, for keeping this place so special!

Screened porch almost sits right over tidal beach. Charming & peaceful.

Driftwood is a wonderful place to stay. It is impeccably clean, peaceful, and spacious. We were there for almost a week, it was great to just hang out ; as well, we never ran out of interesting things to explore in the Blue Hill area and into nearby Deer Island.

Nice, neat, well equipped and comfortable house. A home-away-from-home.

My wife and I stayed for 3 days this summer and enjoyed every part of the experience. The house is beautiful, with water views and peaceful trees surrounding the property. We took the kayaks out and stopped for dinner in Castine. Also loved dropping by Tinder Hearth just nearby - magical spot. Hope to come again!

I cannot say enough good things about this rental, the property owner, or the location. The owner was very responsive to any needs we had. The location was PERFECT, not just for access to the water, but also for access to local restaurants and. Would happily stay here again in a heartbeat.

The cottage is just as advertised, and in a wonderful location. The owners are also great, and communication and check-in were easy. We had some great meals at Buck's nearby, and Cry Babies in Stonington. We highly recommend, but only if you're looking for a great stay in a peaceful, beautiful location.