Great place to stay with a big family, lots of space; great location.

If you are looking for a Bailey Island vacation rental that can accommodate a group (refer to property description for size), then the Captain York house is the perfect choice. In the past we have used this perfect Bailey Island location as our home base to make day trips to wonderful Maine locations such as Portland and Freeport, Popham Beach, Damariscotta, Pemaquid Point, Boothbay, Rockland and Camden. This year we totally enjoyed the close to home locations: The Giant Stairs, Lands End, Cedar Beach, Lowell’s Cove, and so conveniently The Captain Cook’s Lobster and Ale House. I

This is the second time we have stayed at this property. The first visit was super and we had no issues. Unfortunately, when we arrived at check-in time this year we had to wait an hour to enter the home because the two women who were cleaning were not ready. It was 90° outside and we were very hot and tired from the trip. When we were finally able to get into the house there was laundry, clean, set all over the house and it was 85° inside. We had to go outside and figure out how to turn on the AC at the breaker box. There is no Wi-Fi in the in the entire east wing of the house which was very frustrating. We contacted the property owner at the beginning of the week but unfortunately did not hear back from them. The house was very large and fit our three families very comfortably, it was nice having so many bathrooms. The location is amazing and Bailey Island is beautiful.

We had a fantastic time, we really did! The large house was perfect for our large group - several great family time spaces!! We used every square inch of that house except the bunk Room… we fired up the grill…. The porch was used all the time - if we were awake and home someone was on the porch! We played card games upstairs and on the main level, the kids used the game table in the basement a couple of times .. watched the arrival of the Tour de France into Paris, Watched some Olympics, used the washer and dryer - what a great convenience…. We are All great cooks and each family was responsible for a night of cooking - pretty much found all we needed … there were four families there , and we all loved our bedrooms and bathrooms …so great … and appreciated the parking very much - plenty of room for the vehicles. Easy access to the house too. The island is wonderful …Lots Of fun Island activities - Don’t miss the Giants’ stairs, climbing and wading at Land’s End, wading and skipping stones at the end of street . We went to Popham Beach which is just a wonder. Also a couple trips meeting other family members at Boothbay Harbor and Ocean point…All in all It was a terrific week , and we all wished we had booked two weeks Brianna was great to work with. Easy peasy . We said hello and thank you to Captain York many times during our stay, and that’s where my title of my review came from. Fantastic .

We had a fantastic time, we really did! The large house was perfect for our large group - several great family time spaces!! We used every square inch of that house except the bunk Room… we fired up the grill…. The porch was used all the time - if we were awake and home someone was on the porch! We played card games upstairs and on the main level, the kids used the game table in the basement a couple of times .. watched the arrival of the Tour de France into Paris, Watched some Olympics, used the washer and dryer - what a great convenience…. We are All great cooks and each family was responsible for a night of cooking - pretty much found all we needed … there were four families there , and we all loved our bedrooms and bathrooms …so great … and appreciated the parking very much - plenty of room for the vehicles. Easy access to the house too. The island is wonderful …Lots Of fun Island activities - Don’t miss the Giants’ stairs, climbing and wading at Land’s End, wading and skipping stones at the end of street . We went to Popham Beach which is just a wonder. Also a couple trips meeting other family members at Boothbay Harbor and Ocean point…All in all It was a terrific week , and we all wished we had booked two weeks Brianna was great to work with. Easy peasy . We said hello and thank you to Captain York many times during our stay, and that’s where my title of my review came from. Fantastic .

We previously owned the Captain York House as a B&B in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. It was like coming home. The house was beautifully decorated and in great shape for a house built in the early 1900’s. The outside deck was great and the butterfly bush by the front door was loaded with butterflies and hummingbirds. Our daughters and granddaughter had a great time exploring the coast of Maine again. This trip was well worth it. The local seafood was outstanding wherever we went.The owner, Brianna, was outstanding in communicating with us and catering to our needs.

We previously owned the Captain York House as a B&B in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. It was like coming home. The house was beautifully decorated and in great shape for a house built in the early 1900’s. The outside deck was great and the butterfly bush by the front door was loaded with butterflies and hummingbirds. Our daughters and granddaughter had a great time exploring the coast of Maine again. This trip was well worth it. The local seafood was outstanding wherever we went.The owner, Brianna, was outstanding in communicating with us and catering to our needs.

Captain York House is a perfect Maine island cottage. It is clean, comfortable, and roomy. You will feel at home whether you decide to stay close by and explore the beautiful sights Bailey Island has to offer, or use it as a base to visit Midcoast Maine beaches, lighthouses, and towns such as Freeport, Bath, and Damariscotta. We have even taken day trips to Rockland and Camden or Portland, and been happy to.return to Captain York to rest our heads. Brianna is an excellent host who makes sure everything goes smoothly. A highly recommended stay!

We had a lovely stay at this property over new years eve. The house was crystal clean, well furnished and massive! We were a group of 15 people and the house had enough space for everyone. The kitchen was fully equipped with utensils and equipment for cookout sessions. The communication with the host was prompt and accurate which made our stay even more comfortable. Overall 5/5, would totally recommend this oceanfront house.

We had a great time at this house with our family and our extended family. There are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms as well as great gathering areas. It's a quirky place but we loved it. The day we arrived, the power was out (due to a storm) so there was a generator running that provided power to about half of the the house. We all had to sleep in the powered part of the house that first night. The linemen got the power up and running the following day so we were able to utilize all of the living space for the rest of the trip. Brianna was easy to contact and kept us informed of when the power was supposed to come back. The only other minor hiccup was that the oven in the main kitchen didn't function properly. Luckily there was another oven in the extra kitchen that worked great.

We had a great time at this house with our family and our extended family. There are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms as well as great gathering areas. It's a quirky place but we loved it. The day we arrived, the power was out (due to a storm) so there was a generator running that provided power to about half of the the house. We all had to sleep in the powered part of the house that first night. The linemen got the power up and running the following day so we were able to utilize all of the living space for the rest of the trip. Brianna was easy to contact and kept us informed of when the power was supposed to come back. The only other minor hiccup was that the oven in the main kitchen didn't function properly. Luckily there was another oven in the extra kitchen that worked great.

Enjoyed our stay and many activities in the area. Would recommend renting. Only glitch was a finicky oven in the main kitchen, but the oven in the kitchenette worked well.

Enjoyed our stay and many activities in the area. Would recommend renting. Only glitch was a finicky oven in the main kitchen, but the oven in the kitchenette worked well.

Walk to marina, Cooks lobster, and close to Cedar Beach. Big house, easily fits 2-3 families with privacy. Yard and porch are nice features. Fresh ocean air fills the house with windows open.

Our family spent a wonderful week at the Captain York House. The house was large enough to easily accommodate our family of 13 and was furnished with everything we needed. It is located at the corner of two relatively busy streets and was noisier than I expected (especially the motorcycles.) But it was close to a fine restaurant, marina, general store and a moderately priced gift shop so that more than made up for the noise. My favorite part of the house was the large front porch where I spent most of my time while my children, grandchildren and great grandchild were out and about. There were only two negative aspects of our vacation. When we arrived we found the entire refrigerator door filled with items left by former tenants, plus more food in the cabinet. When I told Brianna her response was that we could use it or dispose of it as we wished. I’m sorry but I don’t use open containers of food if I don’t know where it came from, and I don’t think we should have to dispose of other people’s leftovers. There were also various items of clothing left in some of the rooms. We arrived on Saturday and on Monday one of the plastic bolts on the toilet seat broke. We tried to replace the bolts but they were not standard so we could not fix it. I informed Brianna and she said she would try to take care of it. A day or two later the handle on the refrigerator broke and the handyman’s wife came right over to fix it. When I asked her about the toilet seat she said that she was not authorized to buy a new one. She put duct tape around it but that did little good. I am disappointed that Brianna did not think it important enough to authorize the purchase of a new one. Except for that we had a wonderful week at the Captain York House. By the way, who was Captain York?

This property is very well maintained and extremely easy to access. Working with the property manager is a breeze. Will be back again.

First off, we had a hiccup in our plans which left us arriving a little early (hours not days) and after contacting Brianna, she made arrangements for us to be able to check in a little early which was a blessing for us. The home was located in a beautiful spot. We loved the surrounding area with the hiking trails and beach area. The best beach spot for us was Popham beach which was suggested by Brianna. The kids enjoyed the down stairs game room and us parents mainly sat on the porch enjoying the view. Great place to stay if your planning a vacation to Bailey’s Island. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

The property was clean, well maintained and looked just as great as it does in photos. It was a perfect venue for our reunion. Check in/communication was easy and there was a helpful binder with information about the house, the area, and points of interest.

This home met our needs for a great family vacation! It was clean, spacious, and comfortable!

We had a wonderful, fun family stay. Plenty of room n things to do.

The house was spacious enough for 4 families the youngest being 15 years old. A wonderful porch to hang out on and a large dining table for game night. We had lawn space available for yard games. Plenty of parking for 4 four vehicles.

Ideal for our three-generation reunion. The two families with kids had "apartment" spaces removed from the older generation guests. Everyone appreciated the many en suite bathrooms. Bailey Island had attractions for all. When a problem arose out of recent remodeling our contact person was very responsive.

We had a wonderful time at the Captain York house! There was plenty of room for our three families, complete kitchen and grill for meals, and many family/sitting rooms for reading or chatting. The deck was a great place to relax! It could get somewhat chilly at night, so bring warm clothing. Bailey Island is a great part of Maine that is less known to the tourist crowd, so we got the Maine experience with less of the tourist crush. We kayaked, ate lobster, visited the local beach, and saw crashing waves at Giant's Stairs. We highly recommend it!

The location is key... Bailey Island has all the charm that a small island off Maine is about. This house is historic.... the family is great.... what a great deal to have the view and access to the water. Well worth the money -