Places to stay near Maine Lighthouse Museum

Cozy Cottage on the Penobscot – Panoramic Luxury!

Escape to your private waterfront retreat where tranquility meets luxury. Our Coastal Maine Cottage style home rests on a granite ledge that disappears twice daily with the tide. Enjoy a sun-filled interior with cherry floors, a gourmet kitchen, and a private deck for sunrise coffee or evening wine. Wake to sweeping Penobscot River views & unwind by the fire pit at river’s edge. Just 10 minutes to downtown Bangor, with easy access to urban amenities, Bar Harbor, and Acadia Park. @cozycottageinme

Simplicity-Just what you need! STR24-20

The first legal tiny house in Rockland! All the comforts of home in this sweet tiny house. First floor living, open floor plan. Small but roomy. In walking distance to Main St, South end beach, the Lobster Festival, Blues Festival, Boat Show and more. You will love the simple concept this little gem offers whether just staying the weekend or for weeks. It is quiet and serene as you sit in the living space and have a warm cup of tea or a cold lemonade. We love our tiny house and hope you do too!

Seaside House/Downstairs

Enjoy everything coastal Maine has to offer in this coastal home with great ocean views. The space is light and bright and yet cozy! The house has a well appointed kitchen and is well maintained. You will find everything you need and more in this comfortable seaside retreat. Access to the beach is a short walk away. The house sits across the street from Clam Cove and is not directly on the beach. Beach access is private, quick and easy. There is also a large back yard to play or relax in.

Moss House: A Modern Waterfront Cabin in the Woods

Featured in VOGUE and Maine Home + Design, this modern, handcrafted cabin offers calm Atlantic views, 150 feet of shoreline, and a private dock, perfect for morning coffee, launching a kayak, or watching seals, seabirds, and passing boats. Set among tall pines, it blends Nordic and Japanese influences in a space that is calm and composed. Interiors of wood, stone, lime plaster, and concrete form a grounded, quietly expressive, and sustainably built retreat. 1hr from Portland, but a world apart.

Downtown-Walk to All Things Rockland

Cute, convenient, and clean recently renovated 1930’s cottage has two bedrooms, sleeps 4, a private backyard, and is within walking distance to downtown, restaurants, nightlife, co-op & supermarket, museums, shops, art galleries, Harbor Park, ferry and the waterfront. Enjoy off-street parking and an ocean view with the sun glistening off the harbor at the end of the street. This is a perfect home-base for a coastal Maine vacation and festivals. Discounts offered for weekly and monthly stays!

5 Laurel Studio private entrance STR20-69

Open concept small studio, private patio and entrance, full kitchen. *SHARED wall between studio and main house, therefore some shared noise. 2 minute walk to the ocean , Lobster and Blues Festivals. A small swimming beach is a 5 minute walK, 5-10 minutes to the Farnsworth and CMCA museums, Strand Theater, restaurants, antiques shops & galleries. ALSO NOTE we do not have television. We have wifi but you must bring your own device . EXEMPT FROM ACCEPTING SERVICE DOG

The Maine Frame | Modern A-Frame Cabin in Freeport

• Perfect for small families or couples, our signature A-Frame cabin features a modern interior gas burning fireplace, soaring ceilings, huge windows, stylish interiors, and all the comforts of home. • This cozy 1,100 square foot space comfortably accommodates up to four guests in two bedrooms (one with a King-size bed and the other with a Queen-size bed) and a shared bathroom. • 7 minute drive to downtown Freeport. • Proud to be ranked in the top 1% and voted Guest Favorite!

BREEZE, in a tree The Appleton Retreat

BREEZE Treehouse, at The Appleton Retreat is located on 120 acres of private land, bordered by 1,300 acres of a protected nature conservancy. To the south is the Pettengill Stream a resource protected area and to the north a large secluded pond. BREEZE does not have a hot tub but guests may reserve the sauna, which is close by and private. The Appleton Retreat is less than a 30 minute drive to Belfast, Rockport, Camden and Rockland, charming downeast seaside towns.

Timeless Tides Cottage

This comfortable 2 bedroom, one bathroom, A-frame pine cottage is set on its own point with 350 feet of waterfront! Cook out on the grill, lounge on the deck or dock while taking in the wildlife on a beautiful tidal river. Watch nesting Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons fishing! There is plenty of sight-seeing in this picturesque area. Rockland is just 10-minutes away where you can enjoy shopping, restaurants, museums, galleries, lighthouses and festivals.

Salty Dog Hilltop Guest Suite (permit #STR26-57)

This guest suite is located in the lower level of our NetZero post & beam home which sits on a mountain overlooking the Penobscot Bay. The over 600 sq. ft. large open floor plan is spacious & clean with a large private patio. The location is quiet and peaceful while only 5 minutes from the action in downtown Rockland and only 15 minutes from Camden. This is a great home base to explore all that the Midcoast area has to offer.

Sweet Willow Suite, Rockland, private 1st floor

Clean, cozy, and quiet, 1-bdrm apartment. Sweet Willow is downtown Rockland, 2 blocks from Main St. and the waterfront. 1st floor, 1-story separate building, with private entrance, light-filled open area, queen bed, full bath with walk-in shower. Suite includes many safety features. Host is hands-on and is happy to greet you at check-in, then respect your privacy. Licensed with the City of Rockland #STR26-12.

1 Block to Beach • Walk Downtown • Peaceful Escape

Renovated 1860s Cape Cod in Rockland’s coveted South End, just 1 block from the beach. Enjoy the scenic boardwalk into town to restaurants, galleries, shops, and the seasonal farmers’ market. Bright, uncluttered spaces with modern amenities create a peaceful retreat — perfect for couples, small families, or anyone seeking a quiet coastal getaway.