Riverfront home w/ deck, amazing views & firepit - near the best of Maine

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(18 Reviews)

House in Stockton-Springs, ME

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Cappy's Retreat

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With a wonderfully scenic and central location on the shores of the Penobscot River, this light-filled home in Stockton Springs is surrounded by both summer splendor and incredible fall color. Enjoy a large deck (and a smaller sitting deck) with a view of the water and the tranquil forest, a backyard firepit where you can tell stories and roast marshmallows, and a lovely living space with high ceilings, immense windows, ample seating, and a wood-burning stove.

What’s nearby:
This waterfront home sits near the meeting point of the Penobscot River and Penobscot Bay, secluded yet surrounded by some of the most beloved areas of Maine. In this spot between Camden (33 miles southwest) and Bar Harbor (43 miles southeast), you can easily explore the beauties of the Midcoast, Mount Desert Island, and Acadia National Park (39 miles southeast). You'll be two miles south of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge, less than three miles north of Sandy Point Beach, and four miles north of the town of Stockton Springs.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Stockton-Springs, ME

Nearby attractions

Acadia National Park

47.9 mi

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

3.4 mi

Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

52.6 mi

Rockland Breakwater Light parking

51.7 mi

Riverfront home w/ deck, amazing views & firepit - near the best of Maine

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(18 Reviews)

House in Stockton-Springs, ME

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Stockton-Springs, ME

Nearby attractions

Acadia National Park

47.9 mi

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

3.4 mi

Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

52.6 mi

Rockland Breakwater Light parking

51.7 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(18 Reviews)

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

This home was perfect for our family! We love nature and water. Cappy’s retreat manor you feel like you are surrounded by only nature. A private beach, a sitting area to enjoy the breeze from the river, and a fire pit to enjoy S’mores. This was our first time to Maine and we were not disappointed.

6.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Nice home, with an average view of the river. No A/C, which I learned was pretty common in Maine. The home got pretty warm a few afternoons, where A/C would've been nice. Guest bathroom shower has no hot water and TV requires a Harvard degree, we finally figured it out Day 2. I've listed all the negatives, but it really isn't a bad home. Great kitchen with all the necessities, including a Lobster Pot!! We ran a mile down the road to Hannafords and bought dinner to cook at home, 3 of the 4 nights. Saved us some cash!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Very spacious and quiet… I would recommend this place to stay

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

We loved the view of the lake.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Loved the peaceful setting by river.

2.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful secluded scenic lot overlooking the river. House is a little older and in need of some updates like the mattresses, more seating area to watch TV, etc. Only there five days and TV went out whenever it rained, one outage took a 57 minutes call to DISH network to get it working. WiFi weak at best and non existent other times. Board games missing parts. As pointed out previously, river access is very difficult and not for kids. No Keurig style coffee maker and knives are butter knife sharp. Some road noise that could bother some, especially when motorcycles go by. There is also a fan that runs constantly that can be heard from MB. Oh. and the dishwasher broke requiring another service request. House was surface clean but when we dropped something and looked under the bed and vanity we saw previous guests stuff. We paid to enjoy the house and not deal with issues and would not stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Cappy's retreat is a wonderful get-a-way. The home is very nice and comfortable with a beautiful setting away from the busy towns. It was well stocked for our needs. We were thankful for the generator as the power went out twice the week we were there but the generator kicked in right away. We enjoyed Stockton Springs and visited Fort Knox. Took a drive to Camden and enjoy many of the local spots in Belgin. Maine is a beautiful place and Cappy's retreat was a perfect house for us. A bigger coffee pot would have been nice and be aware of the steep driveway but it's very manageable. All in all it was a great vacation. I would stay here again.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Scenic Stay

Scenic Stay

Very clean. Private and scenic location.

6.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Nice vacation home that need new beds and faster wifi

Nice vacation home that need new beds and faster wifi

View of the river, kitchen, trees surrounding the house. But beds are not good. Wifi was too slow. I did not know that the short road leading to the house was unpaved, somewhat steep, and narrow until I got there.

6.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Terrible beds. All 6 of them. Need immediate replacement. Slow wifi. Did not know the road leading to the unit is unpaved.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Luxurious as advertised

Luxurious as advertised

As nice as the pictures. Well equipped. On the river. Quiet even though just off Route 1, down steep embankment. Only issue is don’t try to WFH here poor internet

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Nice place. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with our family❤️

Nice place. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with our family❤️

We really enjoyed our stay here. 50 minutes to the Arcadia National park. Mattresses could be updated. One bathroom had low water pressure for shower and the sink was plugged. Other than that we had everything we needed for our stay and really enjoyed our view from the upper and lower decks. Would definitely stay again here. Oh! Be sure to bring mosquitoe spray there out all day and night lol

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

2 week stay, July 2021. Upon arrival the house had been immaculately cleaned. No issues at all. We noticed a very minor issue with one of the kitchen cabinets and they had maintenance staff over within a few hours to address. The house and kitchen were well equipped and lacked for nothing. Appliances were excellent. Seating in the living room was limited for the size of the house and we supplemented with the outdoor furniture. The outside deck was well appointed with a great gas grill. While the house is advertised as having wifi, this area of Maine doesn’t appear to offer the bandwidth necessary for any sort of teleworking. No fault of the owners, just the reality of the area. The Penobscot River was beautiful backdrop to the property, but access to the water was very challenging on property. The access coupled with extreme Maine tides did not allow for utilization of the water on property. We did utilize Sandy Point Beach (1.5 miles away) as a nice alternate. We also visited Swan Lake several times (20 minutes away). This lake offered great swimming for small children. Bucksport (3 miles away) has a nice supermarket and a variety of simple dining options. We had a very relaxing vacation with our children and granddaughter and would recommend this location.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

A wonderful stay, highly recommended.

A wonderful stay, highly recommended.

2 week stay, July 2021.
Upon arrival the house had been immaculately cleaned. No issues at all. We noticed a very minor issue with one of the kitchen cabinets and they had maintenance staff over within a few hours to address. The house and kitchen were well equipped and lacked for nothing. Appliances were excellent. Seating in the living room was limited for the size of the house and we supplemented with the outdoor furniture. The outside deck was well appointed with a great gas grill. While the house is advertised as having wifi, this area of Maine doesn’t appear to offer the bandwidth necessary for any sort of teleworking. No fault of the owners, just the reality of the area.
The Penobscot River was beautiful backdrop to the property, but access to the water was very challenging on property. The access coupled with extreme Maine tides did not allow for utilization of the water on property. We did utilize Sandy Point Beach (1.5 miles away) as a nice alternate. We also visited Swan Lake several times (20 minutes away). This lake offered great swimming for small children. Bucksport (3 miles away) has a nice supermarket and a variety of simple dining options.
We had a very relaxing vacation with our children and granddaughter and would recommend this location.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

What a lovely and spacious home!

What a lovely and spacious home!

Our family had a blast while staying at Cappy's Retreat. The house is beautiful! We also loved the privacy it provided. We are planning to return next year.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Beautiful house but…

Beautiful house but…

A beautiful house on a secluded lot overlooking the river made for a great evening on the yard deck. The only Point of concern was that the bed mattresses have some age and was difficult to get a good nights sleep. Otherwise, the house is well-equipped and will entertain a large family easily. We will certainly return for another family vacation once the mattresses have been updated.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Peaceful and beautiful!

Peaceful and beautiful!

This house was quiet and peaceful with a beautiful view of the river. The house was clean and well stocked. There are ceiling fans throughout which was helpful because it was very hot this week. We spent most of our time in Acadia/Bar Harbor which was about an hour away. There is a store kind of around the corner in Bucksport. There was a bad storm one day and the power went out but there is a generator on the property which worked beautifully. All in all it was a wonderful trip in a beautiful location!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Unforgettable stay

Unforgettable stay

Our stay in Cappy's Retreat was the highlight of our New England trip. This is a gorgeous, spaceful and very well maintained property located in a scenic and peaceful area. The kitchen is very ample and the house is ver well stocked with utensils and appliances.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Perfect Stay

Perfect Stay

This house was perfect for our group of 7! It’s private, roomy, has great views/property and is a quick hour drive to Acadia National Park where we spent most of each day. Would highly recommend this property and would absolutely go back.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Great Getaway

Great Getaway

Great get away house for groups! The house was clean, well kept, and well stocked. The patio and fire pit area completed the property perfectly, and it was extremely private (no unexpected visitors).
I can’t speak much if things to do around the property other than Acadia State Park which was beautiful. Overall I highly recommend this house and would definitely stay again.
Side note: there is a hidden path to get to the water, but there is deep mud (knee high in some areas). I don’t believe the water is really meant to go in as large charter board pass by - but it’s very pretty to look at!
I would absolutely book this property again

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Stockton-Springs?

The average price for a rental in Stockton-Springs is R 5,380 per night. This rental is R 2,306 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Riverfront home w/ deck, amazing views & firepit - near the best of Maine. 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 Riverfront home w/ deck, amazing views & firepit - near the best of Maine pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Riverfront home w/ deck, amazing views & firepit - near the best of Maine?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Riverfront home w/ deck, amazing views & firepit - near the best of Maine

House in Stockton-Springs, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Stockton-Springs, ME

Nearby attractions

Riverfront home w/ deck, amazing views & firepit - near the best of Maine

House in Stockton-Springs, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Stockton-Springs, ME

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Stockton-Springs?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Riverfront home w/ deck, amazing views & firepit - near the best of Maine pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Riverfront home w/ deck, amazing views & firepit - near the best of Maine?

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