Spacious, comfortable house in a lovely town.

Great friendly town

Our family of 8 - 6 adults - one 17 year old and one almost a year old grandson enjoyed a week long stay in this property in mid-July. The property was clean and had appropriate sanitizing sprays and liquids available. The location is great - top of the hill with a short very pleasant walk down Main Street into Castine. Golf course literally across the street and our group enjoyed a round of golf during our stay. Castine is a quiet town that is home to the Maine Maritime Academy so it has a few amenities that one might not find in more remote towns in Maine which means it has some spots for a drink and some good restaurants, breakfast spots and convenience stores. Not a small one store town but not anywhere near a bar every other building town either. Perfect to enjoy the coastal region with some amenities available. Historic lighthouse is a short walk from town and Back Bay is a great place to schedule a traditional Maine lobster/clambake on the shore as we did one evening - Markel's is the place to contact if you are looking for this experience - great food and great people. A lot of historic homes that are well maintained take you back in time and help you slow down and unwind. COVID-19 did provide some limits and closures but even with the required precautions, it was very relaxing. The house is open, has a well appointed kitchen and a fantastic deck with side lawn that we enjoyed every night with cookouts and a nice glass of wine as we sat and talked as a family. The owners were very responsive and took care of any minor issues one might find in a historical home. The weather was a bit warmer than usual but not oppressive - fans in the upstairs rooms are adequate as even on hot days the Maine evenings are cool. You are an easy drive to the big attractions like Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor but also close to some very charming villages. We rented a 22 foot Boston Whaler out of the marina in South Brooksville and toured the coast and stopped at a number of small islands - highly recommend this as a day adventure - bring a cooler with drinks and lunch and really see the Maine Coast - boats have GPS with nautical charts so navigation is quite easy. We have been fortunate to stay at VRBO properties around the world and we would visit this one again.

My family and I really enjoyed our vacation in Maine, especially in Castine. The house on Main Street is comfortable and equipped with everything you need to cook meals and enjoy family time (games, puzzles, and internet). The house is well located to go to the swimming beach or into town.

We had a great time staying in this house. Across the street from the golf course and a Maritime Academy. The lawn was perfect for teenage boys ball games. The bonus was the pool table for them as well. Comfortable home with all amenities. The town is absolutely charming with great places for delicious seafood. We would stay again.

Me, hubby, kids, and 6 friends spent the week here. House is great. Everyone had their own space. And we could gather easily all together. Castine is a quiet town, history and views to explore! We did travel to Bar Harbor one day and Acadia another. Hour plus drive, but doable! Really loved the house, and the owner was very communicative!

Totally enjoyed our stay. Great location and loved the walking distances. David was great at communications and more than accommodating. The house was big enough for our family of 10. The kids loved the pool table. During rain, the house had a musty smell from the dampness, but when we opened the windows, all was cleared out.

The property was ready on time. It is located in a small town where you can walk to everything. There is plenty of room. We enjoyed the deck and pool table in the evenings. Close to Acadia. Nice kitchen. Beds were comfortable. All in all a nice place.

Four families came together to share this wonderful house. The town of Castine is perfect for a vacation getaway and this house provides the nice walk into town for dinner. Lots to see without crowds of vacationers. Everything you need in the house and in the town for a calm and relaxing visit. Highly recommended by all the family.

Castine has a picture-postcard town center with a classic New England feel. This house is at the center of it all, with a golf club across one street and the Maine Maritime Academy across the other. Quick walk to the marina with restaurants, library, churches, and Fort George, the site of the US Navy's biggest defeat until Pearl Harbor. In fact, Castine is full of signs detailing various elements of its history, which includes territorial control by French Canada, American colonies, the Dutch, and the British in a few short decades. If anything, what Castine needs is a visiting historian to source, verify, and stitch together all of these elements into a compelling book! The house is very well designed; everywhere you turn there are thoughful elements -- both original details and benefits added by the owners. The downstairs bedroom is very amenable for handicapped guests (shower access the only question mark). Upstairs the bedrooms and bathrooms are well-appointed and well-spaced, so everyone feels like they have privacy. The kitchen is modern and well outfitted, with dishwasher, up-to-date microwave & stove, garbage disposal, etc. The washer and dryer are no afterthought; I would have loved to take them home with me. One note about this 'quiet town': they are earlybirds at the golf course, which means that mowing of the tees can begin as early as 5AM. Also, in late summer the Academy's NROTC group begins training in the early morning, so you may hear group exercise and military cadences before you're ready for your coffee. There's also an occasional pick-up truck with louder than necessary tailpipes. But honestly, a peaceful, friendly, interesting place.

Our family of 11 were celebrating our 50th anniversary. The house was fabulous and exceeded our expectations! David had everything and more at the house. There was so much room for everyone to have their own space. The kids absolutely loved the yard and spent so much time outside playing. Being from Florida, they were so excited to have a fort with canon, golf course across the street and a five minute drive to a great beach! We did a lot of relaxing and just chilling out. The town is very quaint, but there are some very nice restaurants, a cafe and amazing bakery! My husband and I went on a lovely sunset cruise. Our daughter and son-in- law went on the evening kayak tour which was amazing! There are so many places within an hour from the house. We spent a day in Acadia National Park. Enjoyed a day in Camden, as well. We would definitely come back. Thank you David! Sincerely, Cindy & Jeff

This house was absolutely perfect! The kitchen had everything we needed and more, the layout was great for a family with elementary aged kids, and the yard and porch were perfect for morning coffee and afternoon cocktails with friends. It was also walking distance to everything in town and to the tennis courts and golf course. We can't wait to go back next summer!

We spent a week here with children, grandchildren and inlaws in mid June. If you desire a great place condusive to comfortably accommadating a large number of people for more than a day or two, this is the place for you. There are many areas of the house to have conversations, play games and sit on the porch. We brought our boat and took day trips to Belfast and Camden. There is also the golf course across the street with the laid back atmosphere of the Maine Coast as well as clay tennis courts. The owner was very accommadating and his mother is a local in the summer which means you have someone local to help if you run into problems.This home made our family gathering the most memborable one in many years.

The house was great for our family! Thanks.

This is my fourth year visiting Castine and I wanted my entire family to enjoy the same joy when I first visited this small coastal Maine village. Most of our family are both golfers and tennis players so the location of the house as noted in previous reviews is across the street. There are 4 hard tru courts in great shape and you can walk on and sign up just about any time. The living room is large and a great place to watch Wimbledon or hang out on a rainy day which did not happen to us in 2 weeks. There were 13 of us including 2 babies and we fit comfortably. There is a nice sun porch room that overlooks a good sized deck where we occasionally ate lunch or dinner. You can walk to this incredible restaurant called the wharf or to markels the bakery/restaurant. We spent a day at the tidal pool which is a mile away. The owners are nearby which I never called but good to know they are close.

This was the second time we have rented this fabulous home in Castine, Maine. It is large and can easily house a family of twelve. I especially appreciate that all the linens and towels are provided (something you don't find in NJ). The modern kitchen is fully stocked and a dream to work in. We enjoyed having the wide screen TV, in the evening, to watch the Olympics. The large deck, outside, was perfect to relax, with a glass of wine, after exploring all day. A short walk , down to the bay, can provide you with a good meal at Dennett;s Wharf and a fabulous view on the water. This year, the owner had also provided an outside charcoal grill that we used and enjoyed. I would highly recommend this large, comfy home to anyone vacationing in the area. G. Fox - New Jersey

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in David's house. We used it to its maximum, and even with all the beds in use it didn't feel crowded. David quickly responded to our requests, was flexible, and the house lived up to our expectations.

Amazingly comfortable house. Spacious, well decorated, directly across the street from Castine Golf Club tennis and golf. Two block walk to town and the water. Great front yard for kids games and wonderful new kitchen. We will definitely be back.

This house has oodles of SPACE! Lots of bedrooms, sitting areas and bathrooms made it a great place for our party of 2 families with multiple children. It is situated right at the top of Main Street across from the golf club, making it a short walk to the town dock, water, MMA, shops, and restaurants. The kitchen is nicely updated. The yard and porch were highlights that allowed us to enjoy the spacious beautiful area outside. There is no clutter or knick knacks, which worked well for us traveling with young children. We found the house clean and the owners welcoming and accessible. Thanks for a nice stay!

We just spent a glorious week in this lovely home in Castine. The kitchen was very well appointed for cooking. The living room provided private space for our teenagers. The beds were all comfortable and the house was clean and inviting. It's just an easy walk to downtown and the lighthouse. And the owner was great to work with. Definitely recommend this house.