Bird watchers paradise on quiet bay frontage
4.7
Outstanding(32 Reviews)House in Harrington, ME
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Located on Ray's Point in Milbridge, Maine, the Black Duck Haven is a log style dwelling with wonderful views of Back Bay and Pinkham's Island.
Observations from this cottage offer visitors a unique perspective of the ever changing inter-tidal area. Eagles, ospreys, sea and puddle ducks, as well as many different shorebirds frequent the shore as the tide ebbs and flows, an unfolding of the wonderful day to day routine of nature's inhabitants.
Family and friends enjoy walking the diverse seashore along Ray's Point for a beach combing experience that is coastal Maine. Guests here also have the opportunity to harvest soft shell clams in front of the cottage for a great clam bake meal the whole family will love. Renters also enjoy the warm, cozy feel of the open cathedral great room and a crackling fire in the fieldstone fireplace.
This cottage is situated close to a number of pristine lakes and ponds with remote beaches which are great for fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. These waters include Tunk Lake, Spring River Lake and Long Pond. If you're really adventurous and love to fish, we suggest hiking into the hills that surround these lakes and fishing for brook trout in Rainbow and Tilden Ponds. Mountain hikes, such the trails up Schoodic, Black and Caribou Mountains, are also located close by and give visitors terrific panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding lakes.
Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are and easy day trip as well. The national Park is just an hours drive away. You will want to be sure to include this area in your travel plans. Hiking, day adventures, whale watching, shopping and restaurants abound in Acadia. There's so much to do, you will want to plan a return trip to be sure you experience everything!
Black Duck Haven has an inviting country charm with its glossy log interior, cathedral living room and fieldstone fireplace. It boasts four bedrooms with 1 king, 1 queen and 2 double beds, two and a half baths, open kitchen, living room, dining area, elevated front porch, screened-in terrace and back grilling deck. The cottage also includes washer, dryer, Internet access, WiFi, satellite TV, VCR, bed linens, bath towels, gas grill, firewood, outdoor shower, ping pong table, and outdoor basketball pad.
Whether you prefer to stay at home, read a book and enjoy the tidal changes, or if you prefer to get out and hike or kayak on the water, the Black Duck Haven is the spot for you. This property provides the perfect "home base" for your Maine adventures.
Rental fees:
Base rate as listed applies to the first 8 occupants. There is a limit of 8 occupants in the main house.
A separate guest cottage with one bedroom, living room with sleeper sofa and one bathroom is also available to accommodate larger groups. The guest cottage is available for an additional fee of $650 (plus tax).
Rental terms:
Reservation deposit of 50% of the rent + state tax total is due within 14 days of making your reservation.
Balance of rent + state tax total and a separate refundable $500 damage deposit are due 30 days prior to arrival.
Window mounted air conditioning units are available on request for an additional fee of $120 per week.
The cottage is a Saturday to Saturday rental with check-in time at 3:00 PM and check-out time at 10:00 AM the following Saturday. The cottage welcomes dogs (limit of 2) but smoking is not permitted.
The Black Duck Haven is 10 minutes from in town Milbridge, and 45 minutes from the coastal town of Machias. It is 50 minutes from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, 1 hour 45 minutes from the city of Calais and the Canadian border, and only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Bangor International Airport.
Observations from this cottage offer visitors a unique perspective of the ever changing inter-tidal area. Eagles, ospreys, sea and puddle ducks, as well as many different shorebirds frequent the shore as the tide ebbs and flows, an unfolding of the wonderful day to day routine of nature's inhabitants.
Family and friends enjoy walking the diverse seashore along Ray's Point for a beach combing experience that is coastal Maine. Guests here also have the opportunity to harvest soft shell clams in front of the cottage for a great clam bake meal the whole family will love. Renters also enjoy the warm, cozy feel of the open cathedral great room and a crackling fire in the fieldstone fireplace.
This cottage is situated close to a number of pristine lakes and ponds with remote beaches which are great for fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. These waters include Tunk Lake, Spring River Lake and Long Pond. If you're really adventurous and love to fish, we suggest hiking into the hills that surround these lakes and fishing for brook trout in Rainbow and Tilden Ponds. Mountain hikes, such the trails up Schoodic, Black and Caribou Mountains, are also located close by and give visitors terrific panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding lakes.
Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are and easy day trip as well. The national Park is just an hours drive away. You will want to be sure to include this area in your travel plans. Hiking, day adventures, whale watching, shopping and restaurants abound in Acadia. There's so much to do, you will want to plan a return trip to be sure you experience everything!
Black Duck Haven has an inviting country charm with its glossy log interior, cathedral living room and fieldstone fireplace. It boasts four bedrooms with 1 king, 1 queen and 2 double beds, two and a half baths, open kitchen, living room, dining area, elevated front porch, screened-in terrace and back grilling deck. The cottage also includes washer, dryer, Internet access, WiFi, satellite TV, VCR, bed linens, bath towels, gas grill, firewood, outdoor shower, ping pong table, and outdoor basketball pad.
Whether you prefer to stay at home, read a book and enjoy the tidal changes, or if you prefer to get out and hike or kayak on the water, the Black Duck Haven is the spot for you. This property provides the perfect "home base" for your Maine adventures.
Rental fees:
Base rate as listed applies to the first 8 occupants. There is a limit of 8 occupants in the main house.
A separate guest cottage with one bedroom, living room with sleeper sofa and one bathroom is also available to accommodate larger groups. The guest cottage is available for an additional fee of $650 (plus tax).
Rental terms:
Reservation deposit of 50% of the rent + state tax total is due within 14 days of making your reservation.
Balance of rent + state tax total and a separate refundable $500 damage deposit are due 30 days prior to arrival.
Window mounted air conditioning units are available on request for an additional fee of $120 per week.
The cottage is a Saturday to Saturday rental with check-in time at 3:00 PM and check-out time at 10:00 AM the following Saturday. The cottage welcomes dogs (limit of 2) but smoking is not permitted.
The Black Duck Haven is 10 minutes from in town Milbridge, and 45 minutes from the coastal town of Machias. It is 50 minutes from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, 1 hour 45 minutes from the city of Calais and the Canadian border, and only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Bangor International Airport.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Harrington, ME
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(32 Reviews)4.7
Black Duck Haven is a slice of heaven in Downeast Maine. You will be greeted each day with peaceful views of the everchanging tidal bay and the gentle chatter of woodland creatures and seabirds. The home itself is beautifully appointed and we enjoyed the fine craftmanship of this log cabin. We had plenty of room for my husband, adult daughter, me, and our small dog. Thank you for welcoming small pets; they always enhance our vacation.
4.7
We stayed here for one week with four people total. The view of the water off the back porch would be hard to beat. We had built in entertainment with the squirrel and the chipmunk battling it out for the food left in the feeder. There is plenty of room here to spread out. Plus having two and a half baths is also hard to find.
The only negative I would mention is that it needs a good deep cleaning. As an example, there was evidence of dog hair on furniture and floors.
One suggestion - some chairs and a fire pit would be a nice touch in the evenings.
4.7
The pros: Sue was very responsive and courteous. The porch is great & the view is beautiful. We were able to bring both of our dogs. The cons: lack of cleanliness & horrendous mildew smell. There are lots of excellent ratings, so maybe it was a fluke. But the kitchen was left in gross condition with crumbs & dirt in the cabinets, on the floor, in the fridge & freezer. Almost all of the towels smelled like mildew. When we got there, I couldn't figure out where the king size bed was. Discovered it was in the basement, where the smell of musty mildew was overwhelming. It was so pungent that the space down there was unusable. A window had been propped open, presumably to air it out. Clearly someone knew it smelled like that. I was going to try to just enjoy our vacation, but when I thought about how much money we spent on the rental, I decided to reach out to Sue. She indicated that she passed the information along to the property manager & that I should reach out to him with my concerns. After taking the time to send pictures & details of the issues to her, I didn't think it was up to me to then contact him. He had my number. I didn't hear from him until the day before check out & all I got was "apologies" & a request to schedule a check-out walk-through (a total inconvenience btw), during which time he stated that "even with the dehumidifier down there" it doesn't help. They know it's a problem. Some sort of offer, ANYTHING, to make it right would've been better than nothing.
4.7
It was so relaxing and peaceful! Everyone had a great time and everything was exactly as described. We had a small issue with some dishes not as clean as we would have liked but didn't take away from our vacation
4.7
It was a great place for our family from all over to meet and be together. It was quiet and the house accommodated us all (including our dogs). It was foggy for several days while we were there, but when it broke the view was amazing! We saw a bald eagle and sea gull fight for food, it was quite entertaining! We had a big lobster feed and there was everything that we needed to cook and eat. I would bring extra toilet paper and paper towel for a big crowd. There was a musty smell in basement bedroom, but it has been a very rainy summer. I wished there was a hammock or chairs in the screened in porch area(it was a nice private sitting area)The beds were firm and we slept very well while there. Watch for deer in the road. You wont be starved of wildlife here.
4.7
We had a very relaxing stay. Home was beautiful. Host were great.
4.7
The location of the cabin was exactly what we were looking for, remote, by the water with views. We also had the added bonus of watching birds and squirrels with the bird feeder (amazingly relaxing). The amenities were perfect and we were surprised by how large the cabin actually was.
Rental process all the way through check out was easy. Highly recommend this cabin and would stay again.
4.7
This is the third time I have come here in January and I absolutely love it!
Hope to come back next year - hopefully longer
4.7
Loved the rustic cabin feel with enough 'modern' amenities to keep everyone happy and relaxed!
Great location for us, we are very familiar with Washington County and this spot was perfect between Bar Harbor to the south and Lubec to the north, with nearby groceries and a couple of restaurants in the vicinity, tons of great coves for exploring filled with lobster boats.
Would stay again!
4.7
We really enjoyed our stay in Millbridge. The property was just right for our group and the tidal cove it sits on was just lovely! Plenty of room for a restful and relaxing week.
4.7
Lovely family-oriented property overlooking a quiet estuary.
4.7
Quiet neighborhood. Lovely views. Deck really makes this place relaxing and enjoyable. Thankful dogs are allowed, property very dog friendly. Conveniently located on Maine coast far enough away from Ellsworth/Acadia craziness but not too far from basic amenities.
4.7
Great location.
Beautiful view of the bay. Plenty of room for our family.
Property needs some updating and general deep cleaning.
Beds could have been more comfortable with new mattresses and updated bedding. Shower curtains and liners need replacing. Kitchen could use some under counter plug in lighting. The overall decor was perfect for a Maine cabin vacation.
4.7
The property is located on an inlet with a beautiful view. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook and the house worked perfectly for my family and friends.
4.7
Vacation week
The property is located on an inlet with a beautiful view. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook and the house worked perfectly for my family and friends.
4.7
Winter Escape
What a wonderful 2wks in Millbridge
Not only were the booking agent Sue and the property manager Mike absolutely fantastic but the owner- without me asking- offered to let me stay a few days after the blizzard so I could safely drive home!
It was truly a wonderful experience and absolutely gorgeous for a snow lover like me!!
Next year I hope to stay 3 weeks!!
4.7
Lovely Place for Some Serious Down East Rustification
The views from this house are so much more stunning than the photos suggest. My wife and I have stayed in many coastal Maine rentals, and this was one of the most magical -- mainly because of how it's situated on the constantly tidal seascape. Because of a broken wrist, I did no hiking, which meant I spent pretty much the whole week on the porch -- which was a fairly spectacular way to convalesce! The proximity to the excellent grocery store in Milbridge, as well as Chipman's Wharf, and so many other nearby places to explore, make this a perfect place to spend a coast Maine vacation. Also, the moose head. Honestly, this place had me at the first sight of the moose head. Not to mention the elk head. Oops -- just did.
4.7
The property was beautiful. The house was clean. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking needs. We loved sitting out on the back deck in the morning, nice view.
4.7
Comfortable home that can accommodate a large family. Good restaurants nearby with easy access to a nice affordable golf course.
4.7
Beautiful view.
The property was beautiful. The house was clean. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking needs. We loved sitting out on the back deck in the morning, nice view.
4.7
Comfortable Home
Comfortable home that can accommodate a large family. Good restaurants nearby with easy access to a nice affordable golf course.
4.7
Peace in Maine
Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing stay.
4.7
Wonderful field stone fire place and spectacular views. A relaxing get away
4.7
Perfect location of us. The cabin home was extremely comfortable
Wonderful field stone fire place and spectacular views. A relaxing get away
4.7
Great view, always changing with the tides.
4.7
View
Great view, always changing with the tides.
4.7
stars galore
we needed to get away and this fit the bill completley
the night time sky from the yard is amazing with the milky way right in front of you as you stare out over the bay
very good time here
4.7
we needed to get away and this fit the bill completley the night time sky from the yard is amazing with the milky way right in front of you as you stare out over the bayvery good time here
4.7
Black Duck Haven heaven
What a beautiful location, enjoyed sunrises and sunsets on the porch. Great family vacation.
4.7
Oh the view!
Just as advertised, this is a wonderful, rustic cabin. We needed a place to stay while visiting family in Maine. What a great place to relax after all the activities and sightseeing we had planned. The view from the back porch was fantastic. The best part of my day was having my morning coffee, watching the tide rise and fall from the porch! If you are looking for luxury, this may not be the place for you, bit if you are looking for a cozy rustic Maine experience with wonderful views, this place delivers. The only negative I have to say is that we were traveling with an active one year old and it was difficult to keep her off the steps.
Thank you for a wonderful stay, and I will miss the moose! 😃�
4.7
Just as advertised, this is a wonderful, rustic cabin. We needed a place to stay while visiting family in Maine. What a great place to relax after all the activities and sightseeing we had planned. The view from the back porch was fantastic. The best part of my day was having my morning coffee, watching the tide rise and fall from the porch! If you are looking for luxury, this may not be the place for you, bit if you are looking for a cozy rustic Maine experience with wonderful views, this place delivers. The only negative I have to say is that we were traveling with an active one year old and it was difficult to keep her off the steps. Thank you for a wonderful stay, and I will miss the moose!
4.7
Ever-changing Ocean Views in Milbridge
Duck Haven is a nice 3 level, winterized cottage with an entertaining, ever-changing view. It has lots of parking, with the house directly accessible from the front & rear via stairs that ascend to covered decks. Inside, the open-concept common/living space joins the food prep and living/TV areas & features a water view.
The kitchen has a good selection of cooking tools. Meals can be eaten at the kitchen table or another table in a separate dining area that easily accommodates 6 diners. The main floor features two bedrooms, with a double bed in one, a twin in the other, and a full bathroom with tub & shower. The upstairs loft features a queen with an attached half-bath. The ground level floor also features a queen with an attached ¾ -bath and access to the yard. All in all, it easily gave us all room & privacy, if desired.
We loved the water-facing, covered deck, with Adirondack chairs, overlooking an ever-changing view of the saltwater filled inlet at high tide that transformed into sandy, dried-out clam-flats at low tide. High tide provided direct access to swimming and kayak launching from shore. At low tide, it’s great fun to enjoy coffee or cocktails while watching a cadre of clammers who arrive at low tide to rake-in their day’s haul.
Milbridge also has a marvelous local fish market—Chipman’s Wharf—where, daily, we bought really fresh lobsters, clams, oysters and catch-of-the-day, fish.
Trash & recycling was taken care of by our caretaker who was very responsive.
4.7
Location is beautiful and close by quaint little town of Milbridge. It is a nice size too !
Kitchen is nice and updated. All the cooking supplies we needed were there! House is roomy too so our three college age sons could spread out and have their own space. The view is spectacular. Loved waking up every morning to coffee on the porch. The carpet and a few other things could be updated as they are pretty dirty and run down but other then that the place was perfect for us .
4.7
Private and quiet getaway!
If you're looking for a relaxing, private, quiet getaway on the water, this is it! The tide changes was amazing to watch the bay fill up and the tide go out. The "clammers" were out there almost daily and looked like the found a lot. The cabin was roomy, bright and clean. It's always nice to have laundry facilities available, too! Our only complaint was that the beds were a little too hard for us. Oh, and the mosquitos were a pain, but that is just nature! We had a great time there and if we go back, this cabin will definitely be considered!
4.7
Great base camp!
The cabin was as described. It was very clean, but could use a good overall dusting. It had all the thinks you need to do whatever you dream of. It’s a great log cabin and gives you that feel... especially with moose, caribou and deer. A few updates... tv’s, sweeper, furniture would make it more “comfortable”. The view on deck is so nice for drinking coffee in the morning. It is so nice to watch the water come in and out. The location made it possible for us to see TONS of Maine... Lubec, moose tour, Bar Harbor, whale watching, Wild Blueverry Land, Bangor, lots of coastal towns, Bucksport, Fort Knox... We thoroughly enjoyed our family time here!
4.7
The property was nice and the view was great.
Everything was good. We liked the house. The fire place and deck were great.
4.7
July Family Stay
The house was as advertised. It was clean, with adequate bedrooms. The porch facing the water had a very nice view, however , if you are not familiar with Maine tides, please note, the water essentially empties the bay at low tide. The moose head in the living room was quite a statement, it gives the place it's own type of character. It was a nice peaceful stay and we would certainly consider a return visit.
4.7
Wonderful location and charming ocean front home.
We had a wonderful and relaxing week. The house was comfortable and the scenery was fantastic.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Harrington?
The average price for a rental in Harrington is $369 per night. This rental is $114 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bird watchers paradise on quiet bay frontage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Bird watchers paradise on quiet bay frontage pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Bird watchers paradise on quiet bay frontage?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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