Amazing Waterfront Boat House on Tapley Farm

TV, fireplace, video games
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Bathroom
4.8
Outstanding(14 Reviews)

Cabin in Castine, ME

2 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cabin rental

Fantastic, rustic, remote, panoramic waterfront property in the heart of a coastal community. Acadia, Deer Isle, Castine and steeped in history, surrounded by deep water, beachfront, comfort, beauty, nature, and a rich community collide. Boating,hiking foodies, art, history and music enthusiasts abound.
Comfortably appointed, the Boathouse is a unique, rustic, and romantic spot, immersed in nature, the Boathouse is exceptional.
A true coastal experience, 5G provided. Pet fee $25 per day per pet.

An exceptionally unique property in Down East Maine. A restored Boathouse, located right on the water, is cozy, private and relaxing with open and airy, high ceilings. One feels as though they are really on the water but you have the comfort of a comfortable and charming Boathouse. You'll love the warm, breezy days and quiet, starry or moon-filled nights with soothing sounds of loons and gently clanking boat masts in the distance, lulling you to sleep. Loaded with historic information, photos and memorabilia in an updated living space. A unique premier location with outstanding views on deep water.
Sleep like a baby in the comfortable, queen-sized bed. There is a fully equipped kitchen for you to cook anything you like, including your own lobsters! If it gets chilly at night, there’s a gas stove you can use to warm up the space quickly. The boathouse has a shower and a composting toilet that supports the sustainable nature of this special place.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a ‘glamping’ off-the-grid style experience. High-speed WiFi here. Detailed information about the Marine toilet is on site.

The boathouse will be open upon your arrival and you may then lock it with the available keys.

This is a private, full waterfront cottage with its own private yard and deck looking at the water. The neighboring beach has public access so you may see some boats, as well as lobstermen, clammers, and kayaks coming and going during the day.

Parking is on site.

We enjoy having guests on the farm but appreciate privacy. We are happy to help with a beach fire, setting up for lobsters or lending a hand.

Happy to offer information about our area. Please review this site and all the recommendations we have made for you.


We also share a bit of wine or a smore at our house when we can all get together!

The waterfront here is one of the best in Maine. Spectacular sunsets, panoramic views and part of the farm the Boat House is as special and offers a truly Maine experience. On a Wharf, the same used for hundreds of years, small boats and fishermen launch from here, reminding us if all the years when the large clipper ships sailed to ports throughout the world.

A rustic, clamping experience that feels more like being on a boat than on land. Outstanding sunsets, a small yard fully surrounded by water, and on the farm that's been in the family for 200 years.

Near the best of the midcoast, the Boathouse overlooks Castine, Islesboro and the Camden Hills.

Have kayak delivered for the week, enjoy the deck and drive to Stonington, Deer Isle, or Blue Hill for food, galleries, trails and music.

Airport, Bangor, Portland, Boston.
Bus to Bangor
Need car

While you’re tucked away in your own private oasis, you are also just down the road from fabulous organic food, numerous gastronomic delights, and world class music and theater.
Nearby is the much beloved Tinder Hearth, a wood-fired, naturally leavened bread bakery that also offers artisanal pastries and delicious pizza that Bon Appetite has rated as some of the country’s best. Naturally fresh seafood is available and we provide fresh eggs.
Some dogs are allowed and a fee is required of $25 per day. All guests must notify owner if they plan on bringing pets. The host may refuse occupancy if pet fees are not prepaid or if there is any avoidance in paying the fees associated with a pet visit. Please contact host. Any service pet request must offer proper paperwork.

All parking and loading and unloading during the day is across from the Boat House at the landing and at night in our field at the top of the hill.

The Boathouse is private but the beach next to it does have neighbors and kayakers, some fishermen and sailors.
The boathouse has it's own private yard and deck
We invite guests to our property and have had wonderful experiences.
We expect them to respect our home as if it is theirs and leave it in excellent condition.

Amenities

Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden

Map of Castine, ME

Reviews

4.8
Outstanding(14 Reviews)
4.8
Jun 2024
My husband and I spent three weeks in May staying at various places all along the coast of Maine. We loved every place and experience and the people we met, but our personal favorite place was the boathouse on the Bagaduce. The refurbished house was warm, cozy, comfortable and full of history...not to mention the heavenly gas stove on cool nights. The setting was like a picture from an old storybook ...beautiful and so quiet most times of the day and night that you could hear nothing but the sounds of the loons and geese calling or skidding across the water. Occasionally, a local villager would drop his small boat into the water from the landing next to the house to go out clamming or to check his lobster traps. This was such a treat for us to watch and allowed us to meet some very special people who lived on the Blue Hill Peninsula. The Gregor's were great hosts, very kind...providing us with fresh eggs and most importantly their personal generational stories of the history along the Bagaduce River. Thank you!!! We thoroughly enjoyed hiking in Blue Hill, seeing the beautiful old elms in Castine, and eating the best lobster of our entire trip in Stonington. Don't miss the mailboat ride to and from Isle Au Haut! The beauty is inspiring. Simply put, the boathouse on the Bagaduce is a gem truly beyond words. It's allure was magical for us. We hope we have the good fortune of staying there once again.
4.8
Jun 2024
Place was charming, gorgeous sunsets, loved waterfront. A few things to know.No hot tub. Couldn't lock door from inside. 'Bedrooms' aren't really rooms. Queen in main area, twin in adjacent nook. Owners okay with mice there. But Well stocked and comfortable.
4.8
Oct 2023
Loved the experience of staying in a rustic converted boathouse next to the Bagaduce River!
4.8
Jul 2023
Nice
4.8
Oct 2021
We came to this beautiful place to celebrate our 40th anniversary and spent two weeks here. What a wildlife paradise. We saw the great blue heron almost daily as well as a pair of bald eagles and harbor seals. We enjoyed the privacy and magnificent sunsets every night. This was the most peaceful vacation we ever had. Thank you very much to Dick and Carol. We hope to be back soon.
4.8
Oct 2021
A peaceful, private place to escape.
A peaceful, private place to escape.
We came to this beautiful place to celebrate our 40th anniversary and spent two weeks here. What a wildlife paradise. We saw the great blue heron almost daily as well as a pair of bald eagles and harbor seals. We enjoyed the privacy and magnificent sunsets every night. This was the most peaceful vacation we ever had. Thank you very much to Dick and Carol. We hope to be back soon.
4.8
Sep 2021
What a glorious summer! Thank you Carol and Dick for our wonderful stay in the Boat House. You were warm and generous hosts and the Boat House was a gem, with it’s creative beautiful decor and perfect setting. It was like living in a little maritime museum. We loved all the bits and pieces of Tapley history that you cleverly incorporated into the design. It was rustic in just the right get-away-from-it-all way. Yet still so comfortable, inviting, and creatively beautiful. When we had friends stop by, the first thing they would say was, “Wow, this is great!” And all this was surrounded by the huge sweep of the magnificent Maine coast. The beach, the Bagaduce River, the view across to Castine and the distant mountains down Penobscot Bay. Heavenly! We can’t thank you enough for our lovely and special summer in your extraordinary little Boat House on the shore. See you next summer!
4.8
Sep 2021
A TRUE GEM!
A TRUE GEM!
What a glorious summer! Thank you Carol and Dick for our wonderful stay in the Boat House. You were warm and generous hosts and the Boat House was a gem, with it’s creative beautiful decor and perfect setting. It was like living in a little maritime museum. We loved all the bits and pieces of Tapley history that you cleverly incorporated into the design. It was rustic in just the right get-away-from-it-all way. Yet still so comfortable, inviting, and creatively beautiful. When we had friends stop by, the first thing they would say was, “Wow, this is great!” And all this was surrounded by the huge sweep of the magnificent Maine coast. The beach, the Bagaduce River, the view across to Castine and the distant mountains down Penobscot Bay. Heavenly! We can’t thank you enough for our lovely and special summer in your extraordinary little Boat House on the shore. See you next summer!

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Castine?

The average price for a rental in Castine is £248 per night. This rental is £5 above the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Amazing Waterfront Boat House on Tapley Farm. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Amazing Waterfront Boat House on Tapley Farm pet friendly?

Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Amazing Waterfront Boat House on Tapley Farm?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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