While an atmospheric vintage cottage, it also has all the modern-day amenities to make a stay super-comfortable. The panoramic view of the Penobscot Bay and islands is truly incredible and impossible to capture fully in a photo. The weather and water changed often, and we enjoyed it all, from sunshine to fog. While you have a sense of totally being away, enjoying nature, all the amenities you could possibly need are no more than 30 minutes away, or less, including the treat Buck's restaurant. Never made it to Acadia because we were crowd-averse in peak season and preferred exploring nearby places like Deer Isle, Castine and Blue Hill. Were able to fulfill most of our grocery needs at the excellent Tuesday Brooksville farmers market. Lynda was full of good suggestions, including hikes. A special experience!

The property & ocean front location exceeded my expectations! It is absolutely gorgeous.

The cottage is as described in the listing--a well-cared for family cottage. The view is simply stunning--even washing dishes is fun as you are looking out over the bay. It would be easy to spend one's entire stay simply sitting on the porch and gazing at Penobscot Bay. I loved the solitude and the beauty. The surrounding area is wonderful, with lots to explore.

Our 3rd yr. in a row and it just keeps getting better! Lovely view from the porch and deck of islands in Penobscot Bay and the Camden Hills. Surrounded by sights and sounds of nature, bright stars and the Milky Way overhead at night, quiet. Cottage is rustic but well equipped. Lots of great natural areas within short drive/walk for hiking or just a leisurely walk.

The setting for this cottage is glorious. The long, comfy screened porch faces the islands. The water and variety of birds is peaceful. We had dinners out on the porch and enjoyed exploring the area. The owner of the cottage was very helpful. My husband and son enjoyed playing chess out on the deck, and reading on the porch. Great books!

This is our second year in a row staying at Clancy cottage. Somehow, I had forgotten just how breathtakingly beautiful it really is there. This is the most peaceful place ever. The house is immaculate and the owner is very helpful. We all loved the quiet, the wildlife - eagles, porpoises, seals, woodpeckers, and a friendly neighborhood cat, and the location. We did a few day trips, but most of all, we hiked and then hung out relaxing together. For my husband and I to still get this kind of time with our sons ages 17 and 19, that's as good as it gets. This is a family home and it is such a welcoming and complete place to have your vacation.

Perfect spot with a gracious host. Can't beat it!

We stayed at Clancy two years ago and thought it was the perfect for us then. It's even better now, if that's possible, with a new deck to complement the screened-in porch. Either way, you can sit for hours watching the birds, boats, seals, porpoises of Penobscot Bay pass by. And on a clear, calm night the stars are bright enough to reflect off the water in front of you. The cottage itself is beautifully understated and lovingly cared for by the owners; you'll want for nothing.

We stayed at Clancy two years ago and thought it was the perfect for us then. It's even better now, if that's possible, with a new deck to complement the screened-in porch. Either way, you can sit for hours watching the birds, boats, seals, porpoises of Penobscot Bay pass by. And on a clear, calm night the stars are bright enough to reflect off the water in front of you. The cottage itself is beautifully understated and lovingly cared for by the owners; you'll want for nothing.

Outstanding! God simply didn’t make a better perch for a cabin in Maine. The view is indescribably beautiful. We sit on the screened porch for hours with binoculars and observe the marine life, islands, passing sail boats, lobster boats, and birds. Cheap live lobsters 1/4 mile away. No hustle or bustle. Easy drive to Bar Harbor if crowds are your thing. Thank you Lynda once again.

This was our 2nd year staying at the Clancy Cottage, the same week in September. It's so beautiful right at the cottage that we spent part of our days right there watching porpoises and seals, ospreys, bald eagles, lobster boats and windjammers and butterflies at the flower border. Kitchen is so well equipped we wanted for nothing and the cottage is very comfortable. Love the screened-in porch where we ate most of our meals. Lots of places to hike nearby and wonderful restaurant (Buck's) in Buck's Harbor. Strong Brewery in Sedgewick not only caters to people but to monarch butterflies! We counted at least 17 chrysallises on the beams in the pavillion and saw one butterfly that had emerged and was unfolding its wings. The only issue with our stay was that it was too short--the week flew by.

Hands down this was the BEST Maine vacation EVER! The Clancy Cottage is truly amazing inside and out. It felt like home the moment we stepped inside. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you could possibly need, including the most breathtaking view, which made the dishwashing a joy rather than a chore. Spacious living area with lots of books, games and puzzles. Bedrooms were quaint and very comfortable. Loved having a second bathroom. With 5 people that is a must! But our favorite part of the cottage was the screened in porch. We spent all of our time out there when we weren't sightseeing. Words and pictures can't capture God's masterpiece at Clancy Cottage and Cape Rosier. Our 8 year old son used the word "impeccable" when we asked him to describe the cabin for this review. We all would agree with that 100%! If you are looking for crowds this is not the place for you. The peace you'll feel here listening to the loons, watching the seals and porpoises chase menhaden, watching the eagles soar by and spending time beach combing cannot be expressed with words alone. You need to experience this beauty first hand. Our Host Lynda was exceptional. She was very helpful and got back to us immediately if we had a question. Not one thing I would change about our experience. Many THANKS to Lynda and her family for allowing us to share this special place.

This property is tucked into a quiet, peaceful cove on the Maine coast. The water is right out front of the house and below a sea wall bordering the front lawn. The house offers a panoramic view of the water which is beautiful in all weathers and times of day. The ocean here is fairly calm since it lies in an area protected by a series of barrier islands. One of the joys of the place is sitting on the screened porch in the morning with coffee watching eagles and seagulls on the rocks and sailboats passing bu. The cottage itself is lovely, having been owned for several generations by members of the same family. The place has loads of character, is spotlessly clean, and equipped with just about anything one could need. The owner is responsive, accommodating, and helpful. The screened porch is a great place to while away the afternoon, enjoying the sea breezes or taking a nap. One can walk the road around the cape and there are others in the nearby Holbrook Island Sanctuary that are particularly nice. Freshly picked vegetables are for sale at a local farm and a farmer’s market, there are good restaurants nearby, and lobster can be purchased from a local man who pulls them out of the water. It’s obvious this cottage is loved and reflects the owners’ care. It is perfect place for someone seeking peace in a private and extraordinary cottage located in an beautiful setting.

We absolutely loved the Cape Rosier cottage!! Wonderful screened-in porch with beautiful view out onto Penobscot Bay and islands & the hills of Camden. Enjoyed wandering on the pebbly beach below at low tide, seeing a great blue heron fishing right below the cottage in the morning when the tide was out, listening to the schools of menhaden whooshing out of the water when a seal or larger fish gave chase (sounded just like a whale blowing!); watching windjammers emerge from the fog and then disappear again as they sailed past blowing their hand held fog horns; sitting out in the lawn chairs at the side for cocktails before dinner; walking over to Bakeman Beach before breakfast; homemade blueberry/lemon muffins on the porch & so much more. The cottage is very well furnished for those who like to cook/bake--the kitchen is GREAT! Comfortable living room to read in at night and lots of interesting books and board games on hand. Made day trips to Holbrook Island Sanctuary (Fresh Pond trail is lovely!) Harriman Point, John B. Mtn., Blue Hill to hike up the hill, Castine, Stonington. Discovered a gem of a restaurant (Buck's) in Buck's Harbor right behind the Buck's Harbor Mkt. Wonderful menu and really lovely dining atmosphere. We had a delicious dinner there. We plan to return to the cottage at Cape Rosier :)

We had a great time. The cottage had everything we needed from fully stocked kitchen items to comfy beds. The private location provided us with beautiful views and peaceful relaxation

Beautiful quiet spot, beautiful view. Nature all around. Cabin superbly well-kept and very comfortable.

This was as advertised! Great place out of the way to help you enjoy some peace and quiet. Morning coffee on the porch was one of the best parts of the day. Watching the fishing boats come and go was the icing on the cake for such a great view.

Absolutely perfect Maine cottage. Can't wait till we can be there again.

The cottage, the view, the location were all perfect. We loved the convenience of having a dishwasher and washer/dryer too. The screened porch is one of the nicest we’ve seen and the view is absolutely perfect! It’s so quiet at this location which might not be for everyone, but we loved it. Lynda was awesome to work with and was always quick to respond to my questions. We will definitely be back! Hallie, lexi, and Max CT

We enjoyed our stay very much. Owner was extremely helpful with a special request. Although not everyone would like it, we loved that the location was quiet & private & far away from touristy part of Maine. This is a beautiful part of Maine to visit. A word to the wise: Google Maps was a necessity to navigate the confusingly numbered back roads of the Blue Hill Peninsula. After exploring other places & peninsulas of Maine we were happy to return to our "home base" at this cozy, rustic cottage.

The property has no review when we rented it, so it was gamble that I generally do not take when travelling with family. The gamble paid off, spectacularly. The property manager, Lynda was so helpful before and during our trip that everything went smoothly. Aside that, the location is incredible. Right by a rocky shore line where water recedes 100 feet during low tide. Every night I enjoyed the light splashing of rising water water while cozily napping over a trundle bed inside the screened porch. The place offers so much tranquility that it was hard for us to leave. We cherished the view of milky way and its reflection over the bay water. In five days, we found a bald eagle, a falcon, lots of porpoise and seal and a whole bunch of cormorants. Son loved picked the stones and shells while all of us enjoyed our dinner by the ocean. Suggestion for future renters, get a US Cellular or AT&T phone. Sprint or Tmobile does not work there. The TV has great reception on nicer days. Ask the property manager for kitchen stocks, we packed way more than we ever needed.

This is a lovely spot, above the water and rocks and with access to same via a pair of stairs. The cottage is just as it should be and features a screened in porch with a wide view of ocean, islands, and distant hills. The cottage is well supplied and provided a delightful stay.

Rustic cabin with all the amenities! We had a great time just relaxing and watching a seal and some dolphins, quite and secluded. Enjoyed fresh lobsters from the neighborhood fisherman. Great place to unwind!