Title: Back to basics small simple cottage just a two minute drive to the beach. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Back to basics small simple cottage just a two minute drive to the beach. ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94870000/94861900/94861842/5703a919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94870000/94861900/94861842/56b9ac8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94870000/94861900/94861842/53e25d19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94870000/94861900/94861842/b3d7b05e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94870000/94861900/94861842/368701fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In Castine, experience the charm of a small three-bedroom cottage with a full kitchen perfect for preparing local specialties like lobster. Lounge on the large back deck with an outside dining table and enjoy some downtime while being just minutes from Back Shore Beach, Dyce Head Lighthouse, and Maine Maritime Academy. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Back to basics small simple cottage just a two minute drive to the beach. Small three bedroom two bath cottage conveniently located less than 5 minutes from all that Castine has to offer. Lounge on the large back deck with outside dining table and enjoy some down time. The cottage hosts a full kitchen for prepping the local speciality, Lobster! Looking for something to do? Watch the sun set at the beautiful Back Shore Beach, check out historic landmarks around town, including Dyce Head Lighthouse, or walk the campus of Maine Maritime Academy. Be sure and make time for lunch on the town dock where you can watch the boats come and go, as well as see the State of Maine training ship. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.404785,-68.80196&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_u%60nGf%7B%7CbL%3FS%3FW%40S%3FW%40U%3FS%40W%40SBU%40U%40SBUBWBS%40SBUDUBSDUBSDSDSDSDSDUFSDQFSDSFQFSFQHQFQFSHQHOFQHQHOHOHQJMHQJMHOJOJMJMJOHMLMJKJMLKJMLKJILKLILKLIJILINILGLILGNGLGLGNELGNELENCLENCNELANCNCNCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBNBNBL%40NDNBLDNBNDLDLFNDLFNFLFLFLHNFLHLHJHLHLJLHLJJHLJJLLJJLJJLLHLJNLLHLJNHNJLHPJLHPHNHNHPFPHNHPFRFPHPFPFRFPDRFRFPDRDTDRDRDRDRBTDRBRDTBTBR%40RBVBT%40RBT%40T%40R%40V%3FR%40T%40V%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTAVAR%3FTATATATCRATCTCTATCRCTERCTERCRETERERERETERGPGRERGPGRGPIPGPGPIPIPGPINIPININKNINKNINKLINMLKNIJMLKLKJMLKJMJKJMJMHMHMJKHMHMFOHMFMHMFOFMDODMFMDODODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMGOEMEMGOGMIMGMIOGMIKIMKMIMIMKKKMKKKMMKKKMMMIKKOKMKOKMIOKOIOKOIOIOIQIOGQIQIQGQGQIQGQGSGQESGSEQGSEUESESESEUCQEUCUESCUASCUCUCUAUASCUAUAU%3FUAS%3FWAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H9ZLHMlNYiS5B0AbmeN-nHMWpkc=) Castine, ME #### What's nearby - Castine Historical Society - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Maine Maritime Academy - 4 min drive - 3.7 km - Main Street - 4 min drive - 3.7 km - Castline Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.7 km - Dyce Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 5.5 km #### Getting around - Belfast Station - 49 min drive - Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bagaduce Lunch - ‬22 min drive - ‪T & C Grocery - ‬3 min drive - ‪Danny Murphy's Pub - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bayview Market & Take-Out - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Breeze & Castine Variety - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Back to basics small simple cottage just a two minute drive to the beach. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Back to basics small simple cottage just a two minute drive to the beach. ? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Back to basics small simple cottage just a two minute drive to the beach. ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Back to basics small simple cottage just a two minute drive to the beach. located? > Situated in Castine, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Witherle Woods, Main Street, and Maine Maritime Academy. Castline Golf Club and Castine Historical Society are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Back to basics small simple cottage just a two minute drive to the beach. 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