Title: Portside on Holmes Bay with ever-changing panoramic vistas of the Bold Coast. - 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 # Portside on Holmes Bay with ever-changing panoramic vistas of the Bold Coast. Vacation home in Machiasport with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99170000/99165300/99165233/a6d6c0ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99170000/99165300/99165233/025b0f07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99170000/99165300/99165233/703f701b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99170000/99165300/99165233/982fbf9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99170000/99165300/99165233/a19a9893.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience quintessential Downeast charm at this recently renovated home. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea on the expansive porch, watching lobster boats haul their traps and taking in the breathtaking ever-changing panoramic seascapes. Then prepare dinner on the propane grill or enjoy a fire in the pit under starry skies. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Portside on Holmes Bay with ever-changing panoramic vistas of the Bold Coast. Part of the charm of this recently renovated home is the breathtaking ever-changing panoramic seascapes. I love watching the tides ebb and flow, and the sea smoke dancing between the islands. In the morning, sit on the expansive porch with a cup of coffee or tea to watch lobster boats haul their traps. Then head out for a day trip. There are so many places locally to capture glimpses of how stunningly beautiful the bold coast of Maine is. There is a partial list provided below. After your day trip, enjoy preparing and cooking dinner on the propane grill on the porch. Have a fire in the pit at night where it feels like the stars are so close you could pluck one from the sky. To the left, the Cutler Towers glimmer red at night. Directly in front, the white light on Avery Rock spins around like clockwork to warn mariners of the ledges below. Maybe leave the windows open an inch at night to breathe in the crisp refreshing night air. And if you listen closely, you may be able to hear the sounds of the harbor seals. Accessibility to the beach in front of the house is only 4 drives down on the right. You may not even see another person while you are there. If exploring isn't your thing, getting lost in the beauty of reading a good book never disappoints. There are so many historical places to see: the Gates House Museum in Machiasport, the Burnham Tavern Museum in Machias (find out how it was part of the Revolutionary War), President Roosevelt's summer home on Campobello Island, Lubec (the most easternmost land in the US, Quoddy Head lighthouse in Lubec, Roques Bluff Beach and State Park, whale watching tours out of Eastport, Bold Coast Trail hike in Cutler, along with local kayaking, golf courses, boating, four wheeling along the old railroad beds, fishing, Jasper Beach, renowned Helen's Restaurant (if you like raspberries, definitely get the pie!). Raye's Mustard Mill located in Eastport is the last working stone ground mustard mill in the US. Bartlett Maine Estate Winery is on the way to Winter Harbor, where you can rent bikes to explore the Schoodic Loop of Acadia National Park, or catch a ferry to Bar Harbor for the day. There are also Puffin boat tours that take you to one of the only nesting sites of the Atlantic Puffin in the US. On the weekends, there are vendors along the causeway in Machias selling anything from crab meat to locally grown veggies, to furniture and various flea market finds. This quintessential Downeast area is slower paced, like stepping back in time. For creature comforts, Machias does have a Mcdonald's, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Hannafords (for groceries), the famous Pat's Pizza, a Dunkin Donuts and several gas stations. However, the Machias area doesn't have a traffic light. People hold the door for you and say please and thank you. And people wave, sometimes with only one or two fingers, at you when they are driving. We like to call it the Downeast Wave. It is such an inviting area. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the sea ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35360000/35353100/35353046/e3302907.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gardner Lake Home: Amazing views private and quiet 150' of private frontage East Machias - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=35353046&PinnedHotelID=35353046&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66050000/66041900/66041859/ac8b51fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront Home; A Coastal Maine Woodland Retreat Cutler - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 101 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=66041859&PinnedHotelID=66041859&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96791800/96791773/w917h683x48y0-2296006b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront with Private Beach - Little Bay Retreat Machiasport - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=96791773&PinnedHotelID=96791773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48390000/48385800/48385767/0feb4835.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Frisky Fish cottage on the water Machiasport - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 62 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=48385767&PinnedHotelID=48385767&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38110000/38101900/38101817/41b060c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Lakefront, Dog-Friendly Cabin with Canoe, 7 Miles from the Ocean Machias - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 84 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=38101817&PinnedHotelID=38101817&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33548900/33548878/776ee31f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant log home with unobstructed ocean views Cutler - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 66 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=33548878&PinnedHotelID=33548878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93131400/93131388/3472aef1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 1 bedroom cabin a few steps from Gardner Lake Whiting - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews CA $210 CA $435 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=93131388&PinnedHotelID=93131388&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107420000/107411700/107411641/24ed0980.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom cottage in Roque Bluffs with ocean access and fire pit Roque Bluffs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=107411641&PinnedHotelID=107411641&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66790000/66788600/66788544/06b60b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private 2 bedroom 2 Bathroom house with elevated view of Atlantic Ocean. Wifi, Machiasport - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=66788544&PinnedHotelID=66788544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112109700/112109672/w1253h884x7y0-465461b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom cottage in beautiful Roque Bluffs Roque Bluffs - Ocean view - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=112109672&PinnedHotelID=112109672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Lock the doors Please make sure all dishes are clean and dry and put away. Please pick up and dog feces on the lawn and dispose of it. Please leave the heat at 50 degrees during the summer. Please also leave on the light over the kitchen sink and the outside light by the drive. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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 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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.70153%2C-67.34302&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fGC6jqhXxEvjyPNb0nCk3TezyzQ=) Machiasport, ME #### What's nearby - Bad Little Falls Park - 15 min drive - 14.8 km - The Bold Coast - 19 min drive - 18.1 km - Jasper Beach - 26 min drive - 22.9 km - Roque Bluffs State Park - 32 min drive - 29.0 km - Rogue Bluffs Beach - 33 min drive - 29.8 km #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Mason’s Brewing Co. - ‬12 min drive - ‪Pat's Pizza - ‬11 min drive - ‪Riverside Takeout - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Anchor - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Portside on Holmes Bay with ever-changing panoramic vistas of the Bold Coast. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Portside on Holmes Bay with ever-changing panoramic vistas of the Bold Coast.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Portside on Holmes Bay with ever-changing panoramic vistas of the Bold Coast.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Portside on Holmes Bay with ever-changing panoramic vistas of the Bold Coast. located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Burnham Tavern Museum, Bad Little Falls Park, and The Bold Coast. Machias River Preserve and Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Quality Inn Bangor Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Bangor-Suites.h10687.Hotel-Information) > > [Juniper Hill Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Ogunquit-Hotels-Juniper-Hill-Inn.h1064465.Hotel-Information) > > [Bangor Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Bangor-Inn-Suites.h7834282.Hotel-Information) > > [Terrace by the Sea](https://www.expedia.ca/Ogunquit-Hotels-Terrace-By-The-Sea.h12354872.Hotel-Information) > > [Waves Oceanfront Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Waves-Oceanfront-Resort.h15041235.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn by Marriott Bangor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Bangor.h11451255.Hotel-Information) > > [The Edgewater](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-The-Edgewater.h2041428.Hotel-Information) > > [Anchorage by the Sea](https://www.expedia.ca/Ogunquit-Hotels-Anchorage-By-The-Sea.h12988895.Hotel-Information) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Bangor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Bangor.h1321980.Hotel-Information) > > [The Colony Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-The-Colony-Hotel.h26416.Hotel-Information) > > [Quality Inn at Bangor Mall](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Quality-Inn-At-Bangor-Mall.h27065.Hotel-Information) > > [Vacationland Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Maine-Coast-Inn-At-Vacationland-Inns.h27000971.Hotel-Information) > > [Cliff House Maine](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Neddick-Hotels-Cliff-House-Maine.h3981160.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Beach Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Grand-Beach-Inn.h10615598.Hotel-Information) > > [Bangor Grande](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Bangor-Grande.h17476.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield Inn By Marriott Bangor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-By-Marriott-Bangor.h18131.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Bangor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Bangor.h5171785.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Bar-Harbor-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Resort-Bar-Harbor-Acadia-Natl-Park.h26045.Hotel-Information) > > [White Barn Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-White-Barn-Inn-Spa.h528547.Hotel-Information) > > [Country Inn at The Mall](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Country-Inn-At-The-Mall.h2206257.Hotel-Information) > > [Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Tru-By-Hilton-Portland-Airport-Area.h18952854.Hotel-Information) > > [Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Bangor-Aviator-Hotel.h25550.Hotel-Information) > > [Ocean House Hotel & Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Ocean-House-Hotel-Motel.h59944363.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollywood Casino Bangor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Hollywood-Casino-Bangor.h18053.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western White House Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Best-Western-White-House-Inn.h9817.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Merry Manor Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Best-Western-Merry-Manor-Inn.h15845.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Bangor by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Bangor.h9443.Hotel-Information) > > [Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Black-Bear-Inn-And-Conference-Center.h15765.Hotel-Information) > > [Alouette Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Alouette-Beach-Resort.h1973032.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Bangor](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangor-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Bangor.h2190272.Hotel-Information)