The Perfect Location to relax and explore all that the Seacoast has to offer!

Eliot, Maine
$620 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The pictures show it all! Buoy House is centrally located and perfect for both short and longer stays. Wifi and comfortable spaces provide an easy escape from it all and make it a great option to relax by the seacoast.

The main floor offers a large living room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, TV (Roku provided) and plenty of cozy seating. The full kitchen and dining area is perfect for all of your cooking needs. Dishwasher, microwave, pots/pans, oven, induction stove...it has it all.The dining table can seat six people with an additional three spots available at the breakfast bar. A Keurig is provided for morning coffees.

Off of the kitchen is a hall that leads to the eating deck with Weber grill. A full bath is also off the small hallway, directly across from one of the two entrances to the library, which houses a bar area and full-size sofa bed.

Upstairs guests will enjoy a quiet sitting area on the landing and two bonus sleep spaces: A reading loft and sleeping nook near primary, and perfect for children. Portable crib and toddler mattress available upon request. Additionally, the primary bedroom and full bath (with large, tiled shower) are on this upper level, with high-end king-sized mattress. Washer, dryer and linen area are off of the primary bedroom, making the upstairs its own full-service suite.

The ground floor has the privacy of its own separate living and sleeping area. This space is perfect for an additional family or teens who want their own space and private entrance. There’s a small office nook on the landing and a living area with TV, electric heat fireplace and a queen pullout sofa. Bedrooms on the ground floor include a sweet bunk bedroom (three twins) and a separate queen bedroom. This level also has a full bathroom.

Just a short (5 min) walk across the street, there is a lovely town park, playground, boat launch and sandy beach with clear water to explore.

Caretaker lives on premises (in cottage at back of property) and hosts are on-call for any questions or emergent needs.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Day Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2250 Sq Ft (209 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Boat On Site Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Daniel

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Great place to stay.

  • Michelle P.

    Submitted May 17, 2026

    Stayed May 15, 2026

    Our stay at this beautiful home was amazing! The home was so clean and the attention to detail was incredible. The host was so accommodating and quick to respond to any questions that we had. Highly recommended! Slight plumping problem in the 3rd floor bathroom (toilet)

  • Isabel W.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2026

    Stayed Apr 24, 2026

    Our stay was perfect! The hosts are incredibly nice and helpful. We had a wonderful time and would recommend this place to anyone!

  • Travis M.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    We had a fantastic weekend getaway. This is a great house, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Close to everything, we joked that the house should be renamed the 9-minute house. It seems every time we went out to shop or eat and punched in the destination to GPS, every place was 9 minutes away! Great location, and super communication with the homeowner and caretaker. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Teri S.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    Great stay for a girls/ graduation weekend. Everything thing was clean and as advertised, enjoy our stay.

  • Darlene C.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Wonderfully comfortable home.

  • Hannah R.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    This was an absolutely wonderful stay. My husband, parents, best friend, and her parents spent the weekend here for a family friend’s wedding. First of all, the location is amazing; we were back and forth to Portsmouth, which took less than 10 minutes, but saw plenty of wildlife in the local neighborhood. And the house itself was beyond cozy. We slept in the living room on a very comfy pullout and everyone else raved about the beds in what felt like separate, private spaces. The kitchen was well stocked. We spent a lot of time chatting outdoors on the lawn furniture. Everything about this stay was perfect and conducive to a varied group in terms of interests and ages. We all had our own space, but could gather in the kitchen and living room. Host communication was extremely easy and they were flexible about timing which was so generous. We will come back!

  • Johanna O.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    House is beautifully decorated, cleaned and cozy.We stayed with our daughter for her wedding, and it was all perfect.

  • Tyler L.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    We had a wonderful visit and despite some rainy weather, enjoyed our weekend. The house was well set up for a couple of small families and had everything needed for a hassle free getaway. We would love to visit again someday soon!

  • dee l.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Lovely home and plenty of space. A little musty when we arrived but we cracked a few windows. Some areas were not as clean as we hoped but all in all it was a wonderful stay

  • Becky D.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Our girls only cousins’ reunion was a blast and the house is lovely, just as described. Our host was an excellent communicator. She was extremely understanding of a situation that cropped up on our end and we so appreciate her kindness and flexibility. For our group of 60 something, the layout could’ve been a bit tricky as there are many stairs to sleeping various sleeping quarters we were able to make it work, but suggest that it be explained more thoroughly in the description. thanks so much for a lovely stay. We hope to be back next year!

  • Kelsey C.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    House was as advertised! Great layout and kitchen area, loved all the windows, felt very at home!

  • Lindsay S.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    House was delightful. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Kitchen was brand new. Several places to sit outside and enjoy morning coffee or evening wine. Location was great. Hidden from road and peaceful.But easy to get to local areas and main highways.Owner was helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay there again.

  • Christopher L.

    Submitted May 24, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    This house is super cool, we loved the layout, 2 cool spots for small children to sleep, clean and very close to Portsmouth.

  • Erin D.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    15-20 minutes from UNH which made it a great place to stay for the weekend. A lot great places to see in the area. Our stay was very comfortable for the 5 of us. Would stay again.

  • Sherri S.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 16, 2025

    The house was easy to find, comfortable, and offered an enjoyable stay. We did not have any maintenance issues, and had fun exploring the area.

  • Lauren G.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    I stayed in this VRBO with five girlfriends for a low-key weekend hanging in and going out to dinner in Portsmouth. It was the perfect spot! The house met and exceeded every expectation with the cleanliness, a beautifully decorated house, and the exceptional communication with the host. We will be back!

  • Lois P.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay! Plenty of space and a wonderful kitchen to cook in.

  • Dan M.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2025

    Stayed Jan 31, 2025

    Booked Ben & Jen's spot for a winter weekend exploring the New England coastline and it was a fantastic base for a group of friends.Ample room inside set over three floors, each couple essentially had their own private floor with a communal area in the middle. Lots of sitting areas, TVs and board games. Beautiful kitchen with up-to-date appliances and all the amenities you could ever need.Location was great, remote enough while also not feeling totally isolated. Around a 10 minute drive into central Portsmouth with easy access to the I95 to get to Portland/Boston.Exceptional hosts with quick and straightforward communication and excellent recommendations. Loved our time at this charming property.

  • Alexis T.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 18, 2025

    A group of us came up to get excited for the release of a book in one of our favorite fantasy series! We loved the house - plenty of common space, and also great private space for everyone in our party. It was so easy to get in touch with the host when needed. We had a wonderful weekend!

  • Elizabeth D.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    Enjoyed our stay close to the holidays. Plenty of room and owner was very responsive to all our questions. Would stay again!

  • Kim P.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 5, 2024

    Perfect place to have our high school girlfriend's reunion. Lots of sleeping options for the 6 of us to spread out. Love all the details of the house especially the beautiful artwork. Will definitely recommend and hope to go back in the future.

  • Grace M.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Oct 31, 2024

    This is the perfect little place for a group! Lots of cozy and conversational spaces while also being large enough for people to decompress if they want. SUPER clean, this was by far the cleanest weekend rental property I’ve been to. The water in the showers heats up fast which is great for those cold mornings. Hosts were extremely helpful and both check in and check out were incredibly smooth.

  • karen g.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Great kitchen for a group to cook and visit.

  • Margaret B.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 22, 2024

    This property did not disappoint. Very clean and beautiful. We enjoyed everything about it and would book again!

  • carolyn b.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Well stocked and cute home. Hosts were fantastic. Easy checkin.

  • Carole M.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    This home offered plenty of privacy of various sleeping quarters and lovely common space. It is nicely decorated, feels cozy, and is a definite bright spot in our trip.

  • Kristen K.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    We rented this beautiful for a weekend and it was absolutely perfect. Check-in was easy, the caretaker was very kind and helpful. The house is very well stocked and comfortable. The owners left a wonderful list of nearby activities. We took one of their suggestions and visited Fort Foster which was so beautiful. We hope to be back in the future.

  • Eren S.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 30, 2024

    Beautiful place!

  • Raymond S.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    I know when people hear “cozy” they think small but this property was spacious and yet still cozy. I wish we’d had more time to explore around the town but it was a quick weekend for a family wedding. Awesome place!

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$575+
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