Waterfront Maine Island Cottage, Brand New Post and Beam!

This property is a gem- a beautiful setting- a gorgeous cottage.

This charming home was even more wonderful than advertised. It is clean, easy to access and constructed with elegant craftsmanship. We felt immersed in nature while enjoying the beautiful cultivated gardens. Our hosts, Joel and Julie were generous, friendly and accommodating while respecting our privacy.

We spent a week here, it was a fabulous experience. The house is extremely well designed and maintained -- everything we needed for a great stay was there. The full kitchen with all the accessories and large dining table made it easy to feed ourselves. The sofa, easy chair and beds are super comfy and the big-screen TV and ample internet WIFI meant that we didn't lack for entertainment and connectivity. Finally, the view from the house is spectacular, it sits on a rocky shore -- you feel like you're the only one there. The house is well located, with easy access to the paved main road that takes you quickly to any point on the island. In short, we had a great stressless time and hope to return again next year!

My wife and I spent two glorious weeks in Joel's cottage at the end of the summer season. The location of the cottage at the edge of Vinal Cove was ideal, with views over the water, boulders and the unspoiled shoreline across the cove. The location was also perfect for our bike rides into town, to the quarry to swim, and for rides to the many preserves and natural areas for our daily hikes. It was so peaceful, tranquil, and quiet which made for a very relaxing time and some wonderful sleep. The cottage is beautifully designed and constructed and was just right for the two of us. We appreciated that Joel was happy to give us advice when we had questions or could provide some history and lore of the area.

We had a wonderful time staying! The cottage was very comfortable and clean, had everything we needed. The view of Vinal cove is amazing, very relaxing spot and beautiful moments of bird watching and kayaking as well. Joel and Julie were very welcoming and accommodating, and provided helpful information during our stay. We highly recommend this place!

Perfection. We enjoyed every minute. Kayak paddles, quality deck time, squirrels, hummingbirds, seals, eagles, butterflies, birds of all kinds, flowers … flowers and more flowers! Clean, cozy, easy. Joel and Julie were very helpful with information and directions prior to arrival and during our stay. Thank you for a memorable week.

The vacation home was wonderful. Beautiful, breathtaking views and the house was equipped with all the necessities. The house was also very neat and clean. Overall, a terrific stay.

Owners in adjacent building

This was our first trip to Vinalhaven and we certainly lucked out with this property! The cottage is located close to water's edge, with an unobstructed view of Vinal Cove. The owners, Joel and Julie, who spend summers in the main house, take obvious pride in their property. The gardens are spectacular and hummingbirds abound. They were so accommodating and even invited us to a party at their house. At the same time, they respected our privacy. We cannot wait to return to the island and the cottage!

Joel’s cottage was everything we hoped it would be and more. We were looking for a view of the water and were treated to a week of gorgeous sunrises over an already stunning view. We wanted outdoor adventure AND the creature comforts of home — the location, property, and hosts did not disappoint. The beautiful gardens and bird feeders attract so many types of birds that there’s always something interesting to watch. Joel and Julie are kind and considerate hosts, and we’re so grateful to them for sharing their home with us.