The Sea Rose - with Private beach access & kayaks
About this house rental
**This is a Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October rental only. The house is not winterized. Get in touch early, as the summer is a busy time on North Haven and it’s best to book well in advance. North Haven is an island in Penobscot Bay and a beautiful, 12-mile ferry ride overlooking the Camden Hills. It is best to get a car reservation 30 days in advance through the Maine Department of Transportation. Our cottage is a simple 4-bedroom, 1 bath house on a saltmarsh within a very short walking distance to beach. This is a working harbor with several lobster boats but the beach is semi-private. The water is clear and clean to the bottom but not for the faint of heart! We have 2 kayaks available, liability waiver required in advance. The back deck overlooks the marsh, Bartlett’s Harbor, and endless bird life. Some nights the gorgeous, old windjammers anchor in the harbor and you are awakened by their 8 o’clock bell in the morning! At night you will hear crickets and waves lapping, and you can lie or sit on the porch under a blanket as we did as children and count shooting stars in the vibrant Milky Way. We have all the kitchen amenities as the kitchen was newly renovated in 2022 and includes a dishwasher. There is a washer and dryer. Wi-Fi, Roku TV, or a game closet for those who want to unplug. You can even play Corn Hole or Horseshoes on the side lawn. The island has several organic farms with a Saturday farmer’s market, 3 restaurants – one fancy, one luncheon type, and one with amazing pizza, and our very own micro-brewery where you can buy ‘growlers’ and refill them! There is also a gift shop, galleries, and The Waterman Community Center which has a theater and a coffee bar. The nine-hole golf course was voted one of the 50 most beautiful in the world by Sports Illustrated. There are several public beaches great for picnics. Lobster is easily available from several sources. Our family has gone to North Haven every summer since 1958. If you are looking for a fancy, resort-like vacation, this is not for you. You are in the country and in a simple, country home. But if you need to get away and breathe the purest of air, this is it! ** This is a classic Maine vacation rental and is not a suitable option for physical disabilities or impairments that involve climbing antique, steep stairs. Also, our bathroom is on the ground floor and bedrooms are on the second floor. Would prefer no more than 6 people.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(33 Reviews)
4.0
good weather. great location. near our friends.
5.0
My family and I stayed at Laura's house for 3 weeks this summer and had a great experience. The house had everything we needed, and Laura was very welcoming and responsive over text.
Our kids enjoyed playing at the beach in Bartlett's Harbor almost every day. We also loved driving over to Narrow Place Beach, and going to Turner Farm for coffee, egg sandwiches, and fresh vegetables and meat. We love North Haven and Willmarsh, and plan to return next summer.
5.0
My family spent a week at the Sea Rose and had a relaxing, wonderful time! We loved having access to the water for beach adventures. The host was incredibly responsive and ensured we had an enjoyable stay. We’ve stayed here two summers in a row and look forward to more adventures!
5.0
Laura was a great host and exceptionally organized. She was easy to reach and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. The property description is accurate. It is a beautiful house close to a small beach that our kids loved. The house is well-equipped with all of the basic necessities. Would recommend, especially to families with small children.
5.0
We were very happy to spend a week at the Sea Rose Cottage. Beautiful home with everything we could need. Loved how friendly everyone on the Island was. Loved the peace and quiet.Among our favorite things to do was a visit to Turner Farm, mornings for coffee and egg sandwiches and afternoons for ice cream!
5.0
We had a great stay!! It was perfect for our family!!!
5.0
Well our vacation was a bit of a bummer, but NOT because of the vrbo or host. The weather wasn't great and when it turned better, we found out my family member had covid. With some scrambling, we sadly left a little early. Laura's home was very well stocked and the deck was great. There was a little more traffic in the area than I expected, but it wasn't too bad. Our dogs enjoyed the trip the most! Laura was also very understanding of the covid situation, as we did out best to clean and sanitize for her.
5.0
My family of 4 (kids ages 7 and 9) stayed here for a week. We had an amazing, relaxing time. The people on the island were incredibly friendly, so much so that they all wave to each other when driving/walking by, even to the tourists like us! We took a bunch of small day hikes (the host left a nice map for us with highlights of the island) and spent a lot of time by the water. The semi-private beach is very pebbly (not a problem for us) and was home to working fishermen, so it had an industrial feel. But the water was crystal clear and clean, and if you enjoy the cold water, it is fun to swim in! The best spot in the house was the porch, and the host was kind enough to get us a huge umbrella so I spent many hours on the deck, in the shade, reading and watching all the hummingbirds in the marsh. The kitchen was amazing to cook in, but bring as much food as you can as the island grocery store has very slim pickings, and the farm stands had limited hours. The restaurant (calderwood) was great for family pizza dinners, and we even caught a show at the community center that featured a talented string quartet/reading of a children's book and performance. The only downside to the house was the master queen size bed was extremely mushy/soft (to some this may be comfortable, but it was tough for me to sleep in.) And the only thing missing in the house is a nightlight to help aid with nighttime trips to the 1st floor bathroom. But overall, a very special place, and a very kind and accomodating host. Thanks for sharing your house with us!
5.0
The whole family loved our stay! The house has lots of Maine charm and is very peaceful. We love North Haven!
5.0
Lovely house with plenty of space and amenities for our family of 5.
5.0
Great Stay on North Haven!
Great spot on the island. Laura's house was the perfect landing spot after playing in the ocean all day.
5.0
We spent a wonderful week at The Sea Rose. The location couldn't have been better and the private beach space was a true highlight! I highly recommend staying here.
5.0
North Haven summer stay
We spent a wonderful week at The Sea Rose. The location couldn't have been better and the private beach space was a true highlight! I highly recommend staying here.
4.0
Beautiful location; charming quirky house.
This is a charming house in a stellar location -- just a few minutes from a small harbor, beautiful walks in every direction. The kitchen is bright and cheerful and fantastically well equipped. A few small improvements would make a huge difference: please, some shades or blinds or something on the windows so that the upstairs can be protected from the hot summer sun! It is impossible to do anything to keep the upstairs (or downstairs) cool during the day, and though it does cool off after a time at night, being able to prevent it heating up so much in the first place would make things a lot more comfortable.
In the same vein, some sort of shade on the otherwise BEAUTIFUL deck with its beautiful views. It is too hot and sunny for most people to sit out there on a hot day. A simple umbrella, or a sunshade of any kind would be great.
We loved our stay otherwise!
5.0
Beautiful island
Very comfortable house with great deck and view of water. New, well-equipped kitchen with plenty of space for six people.
4.0
very pleasant stay, especially loved the back porch
4.0
wedding visit to North Haven
very pleasant stay, especially loved the back porch
5.0
Excellent Four Days
We wished that there had been directions and a heads up about the parking situation. Also, window shades for privacy in the front and back bedrooms would have been appreciated.
4.0
Great location and house!
This was an amazing location. The property sits over a salt marsh and has a great porch. Laura is extremely responsive, gave amazing suggestions, and was all around very welcoming. Only critique is that the house could have been cleaner upon arrival, but overall good experience.
5.0
Quiet location with a view!
Great place for our family of 5 to enjoy, we really appreciated the ease of communication with owner Laura. We enjoyed access to the water via a short walk, and our kids really appreciated the variety of games and puzzles. The deck was a wonderful place to sit in the evening and enjoy a cool breeze. Thanks so much for allowing us to stay!
5.0
Yet another perfect week in August! Two books, 4 bbqs, and many hours on the back deck later, I can say I never wanted to leave. We cant wait ti get back next summer!
5.0
Another amazing August
Yet another perfect week in August! Two books, 4 bbqs, and many hours on the back deck later, I can say I never wanted to leave. We cant wait ti get back next summer!
5.0
We loved our stay at the Sea Rose! The home was exactly what we needed for our family of five. My favorite spot was on the deck, listening the the bumblebees while reading a book and enjoying the scenery. The house was clean and well equipped, and in a perfect location. Highly recommend!
5.0
Lovely house, beautiful setting
A lovely house for a family to stay while enjoying North Haven.
5.0
Comfort and Serenity in NH
We loved our stay at the Sea Rose! The home was exactly what we needed for our family of five. My favorite spot was on the deck, listening the the bumblebees while reading a book and enjoying the scenery. The house was clean and well equipped, and in a perfect location. Highly recommend!
5.0
Quiet
Beautiful peaceful island.
5.0
Great place! Very clean and good location
We really enjoyed renting the house. It was clean, had a great back deck, a good kitchen, and was well located. Good communication as well!
5.0
A wonderful balance
This home has a great location, with clear views of the water and a great point from which to access the island. It has every amenity that you could possibly need and is a great way to spend a vacation.
4.0
Wonderful stay!
We had a lovely time on North Haven. Communication with owner was easy and the house is a little museum!
5.0
An ideal getaway spot
This spot was perfect for what we were after. Everything we needed was right here - a well-supplied kitchen (with the glassiest cast-iron pan I've ever seen), plenty of towels, and more than enough space for the 5 of us that were staying here. The beach was ideal for us and our dog to play, and just a perfect spot overall.
5.0
Relaxing Maine retreat
This house was great space for my family, charmingly decorated, and in a gorgeous location. Laura was always responsive and accommodating. A short walk to a beautiful private beach. A true island getaway!
5.0
Serenity
We needed a place of serenity and this was it, away from the city life. From the time I booked the owner was extremely helpful and detailed with everything I needed and answered any questions immediately.
The house had everything you would need for cooking, baking and even laundry.
I unfortunately had to work during the mornings, good thing Wifi was provided. During the afternoons, I enjoyed a bike ride, walking to the beach or just sitting in the porch looking at the stars during the night. During the day bird watching is amazing.
The people at North Maine were very friendly and we felt welcomed. The general store had everything we needed for cooking. If you follow their facebook page there are people who bake or cook on certain days, we sure picked up some baking goods.
Only thing that for was a negative for us was the trash disposal set up as we had to take it ourselves. This could be us being used to the city life.
In general, this place was wonderful and I will be recommending it to friends and family.
5.0
Wonderful week on Bartlett's Harbor
We had a great time on North Haven, beautiful week in late summer. The house was plenty warm even though we had a few rainy days and a couple of chilly nights. Very comfortable and accommodating, we brought tons of food and had a great time cooking. Overall, lots of good vibes in this well cared for old house, felt like our stay was just another small addition to many good times that have been enjoyed there. Hope to return next year.
5.0
well cared for, convenient, great location, nice kitchen, comfy beds
We really enjoyed our stay at 26 Bartlett Harbor. The house was very comfortable, all the necessities from kitchen supplies to sheets and towels, made our stay easy. The back deck, sitting in a beautiful marsh, facing the beach with enough chairs for all we took advantage of morning, noon and night. The bike rides were spectacular, epic views around every turn. Thank you for sharing your home. Our stay was so memorable!
5.0
Peaceful, relaxing and charming
Lovely spot overlooking the marsh and harbor. Great getaway for those looking to get off the beaten path and enjoy time with friends and family.
5.0
Restore your nervus system
Willmarsh was exactly as promised, including shooting stars, osprey and bald eagles. House was clean and stocked with everything we needed, including appropriate pots for steaming lobsters and clams and plenty of beach towels. We even located the binoculars so that we could get a close view of a Great Blue Heron atop a tree and a bald eagle hunting for breakfast. The owners were wonderful - start to finish - making sure we had what we needed for an enjoyable stay yet allowing us the privacy and independence to have a magnificent vacation. Only possible downside is the steep stairs with the bathroom on the main floor - a possible hazard for small children or elderly.
The house is located close enough to the island's only grocery store that we could easily grab supplies and a WIFI connection if needed, but far enough away from the village that we had plenty of opportunity to enjoy star shows and bird song. Favorite activities at the house included sitting on the porch, day and night, and feeling all of the stresses and concerns of mainland life melt away. Favorite activities on the island included trips to Turner Farms to see the animals and purchase delicious cheeses and vegetables, trips to the farm on Crabtree Road for homemade honey and sausages and local eggs, kayaking in Pulpit Harbor, looking for sea glass at Mullins Head, walking to Crabtree Point and Community Days (The codfish race was unforgettable!). Also enjoyed cocktails and appetizers at Nebo, as well as a delightful dinner, but if you want to dine there, make your reservation early!
We saw one family in Rockland who didn't understand the system for getting a car on the ferry and ended up having to leave their car (someone drove it on for them the next day). Make sure you understand how it all works!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in North Haven?
The average price for a rental in North Haven is $445 per night. This rental is $64 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Sea Rose - with Private beach access & kayaks . 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 The Sea Rose - with Private beach access & kayaks pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Sea Rose - with Private beach access & kayaks ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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