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Windows on the Ocean : Penobscot Bay Contemporary

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 6353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Windows on the Ocean : Penobscot Bay Contemporary

3 bedrooms with en suite baths & open living & entertaining inside & out

Contemporary oceanfront home with panoramic views of Penobscot Bay. Private setting on ten plus acres with over seven hundred feet of shore frontage. Window lined open living thru kitchen, dining, and living room with fireplace and wood stove, three bedrooms each with an en suite bath, sauna, and large deck stretches across the front of the home along the ocean. Plenty of room to spread out both inside and out.

Property manager

Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3800 sq ft (353 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Windows on the Ocean : Penobscot Bay Contemporary Rockport

About the neighborhood

Map
Rockport, ME

What's nearby

  • Rockport Marine Park - 4 min drive
  • Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 6 min drive
  • Megunticook Lake - 7 min drive
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 34 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zoot Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kaler's Korner Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong Island - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Windows on the Ocean : Penobscot Bay Contemporary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Windows on the Ocean : Penobscot Bay Contemporary ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Windows on the Ocean : Penobscot Bay Contemporary ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Windows on the Ocean : Penobscot Bay Contemporary located?

This family-friendly Rockport vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Beech Hill Preserve and Oakland Park Bowling Lanes. Golfer's Crossing Mini Golf and Rockport Marine Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Windows on the Ocean : Penobscot Bay Contemporary Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of heaven!
I can't say enough for how amazing this property and stay were! The house is gorgeous and the views of the ocean from anywhere in the house with its floor to ceiling windows was nothing short of paradise. The open floor plan was perfect for the entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonia I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
After traveling to Maine annually for 14 years, this property beautifully added to why I love Maine. The views are stunning! The location is great (private, secluded). The home is clean and spacious. The owner also gives great directions to the property (with pictures). I traveled solo this year for R&R, but I will return with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
This is the second year we have rented this house. We had lots of deck time, good seafood, played the piano and games and the location. Is close to Camden and Rockport.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonia I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return to a peaceful place
This property is one of the many reasons Maine has become my happy place. This was my second stay here, and I was equally as pleased as the first. I wanted to celebrate a quiet birthday and this was the perfect setting. The home is spacious, secluded and immaculate. The views are incredible! The kitchen is well appointed and easy to navigate. The property is located minutes from great dining and activity choices. Timothy was a wonderful host. I look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as pictured.
Terrific!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

KERRY G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is how you do it!
This is how you do it - that other home owners should learn from
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

judith p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get Away
Our week at Windows on the Water was amazing! It was all about the view...the ever changing light, lobster boats, schooners, lighthouse, and wonderful sun rises. One foggy morning, we woke up to a small section of the ocean shimmering like diamonds outside the bedroom, where somehow a shaft of sun was getting through-absolutely MAGICAL! It was a pleasure to cook in the well appointed kitchen. The house is located in a private location, but just a short drive from museums, grocery stores, and fine restaurants. A big shout out to the property manager/owner, Tim, who promptly answered all of our questions. The reservation and checkout process couldn't have been easier. Overall, a memorable stay and a great house to share with family and friends Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Howard S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Maine coastline house
The kitchen and living room were very nice, the view is terrific and the location is both convenient to the Camden & Rockland area. The kitchen is well stocked. The problem is with the main bedroom. It needs a good cleaning. A VERY good cleaning. There are big dustballs behind the bed and bedside tables. The sheets for the bed need to be replaced. Most of the white towels for the main bath had yellow stains on them. The bath mat needs to be replaced as well. The house has a terrific view and we enjoyed that immensely. But the owner needs to pay more attention to the cleaning and the age of bed linens and towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edmund B.

A very fond memory
The perch of the house overlooking Penobscot Bay is spectacular. The entire east-facing wall of the house is lined with floor to ceiling window panels--so den (with its wood-burner stove), kitchen, dining area and dining room, living room and master bedroom. The location is private--a roughly 10 acre parcel, wooded, sloping down from the main roadway, with a .4 mi dirt circuitous private pathway off Commercial Ave cut through the timber; the house itself is at the end of the path, built on a ledge, the Bay below, extending in all directions, offering a panorama from every window paneled room. The interior spaces, especially master bedroom, living room and dining room are of a grand scale. There appears to be ongoing a sequential process of interior refurbishment and updating, but none of this was in any way intrusive, and everything is fully operational. We were there over the week of Thanksgiving, and a 5-7" snow fell over the course of a day and evening. But by arrangement with the owner and manager, the plow was there to clear the road later in the afternoon, and then again to re-plow and sand first thing in the morning. The owner and manager were invariably prompt in reply with information that was clear and useful. Camden, Rockport, and Rockland are aligned north to south along Rt 1/Commercial Ave, and are all within a 10-15 minute drive, and even in late November there was no shortage of good restaurants, specialty shops, coffee shops, etc. But it's the house, its location and the views that are most striking.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tonia I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Healing and comfort
This is my third stay at this beautiful property. I am healing and this location was perfect and peaceful. As always, it was clean and spacious, well appointed and comfortable. If ever there is an ideal place in the world..this is it! Continued blessings!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Beautiful!
Everything was wonderful! Home was beautiful. The view of the bay was spectacular! Definitely will try and return. Only comment is that it might be helpful to have a more prominent marker that shows where the entry to the driveway is 😊. Otherwise wouldn’t change a thing!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
The villa was great and the pictures do not do it justice. Everything abut it was first class!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy
Beautiful water views!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

james k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good experience
everything was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Visit
We had a wonderful time at Windows on the Ocean. We have not stayed at many vacation rentals, but I must say, this one was amazing and we will be back! The home was incredible, very clean, a perfect size for our family to spend the week together. You couldn't beat the views from the deck to watch the early morning sunrise or just take in the beauty of the bay when you were cooking dinner!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chip H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
My family and I enjoyed our week staying at Windows on the Ocean. House is great; clean, modern with everything you need. The views of the bay from the deck and even from inside are fantastic. Quiet and secluded but only a few minutes from Camden and Rockport harbors. Sunset sail on the Schooner Appledore was great. Nice hike and views at close by Beech Hill Preserve.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Soul moving beauty!
Wow what a spectacular home ! This is our 2nd time staying here , my husband and i traveled from Cleveland each yr for our anniversary. The wall of windows /doors through the whole house overlooking the ocean will blow your mind. House is super clean , has everything you need, owner/host is great ! Directions easy perfect. We’re in love with this house and will be back next yr .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
This home was just beautiful! Having coffee on the deck in the morning was so relaxing! This home will be on our list if we ever return to the area. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H., Boston, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house and views
The house was huge, spacious, well-appointed, and very comfortable. The deck was enormous, and the views from almost everywhere were stunning. No neighbors in sight, very private, quiet, and relaxing. The place was even better than expected from the listing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Trip
Husband and I stayed here for our 10 yr anniversary and my birthday and it was fantastic. The views were amazing with wall to wall windows to the ocean. The house was fully stocked with everything you would need for an extended stay along with a large group of people. We did have an issue with the heating that we had to engage the owner with. Owner responded within 5 minutes of my message via the VRBO app and then called to help troubleshoot the heater. Stayed on the phone to ensure we were successful. This was a great place to stay and close to everything we wanted to see and do while being secluded and private. There were so many things to do in the house that we didn't get a chance to use everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Loraine S., Stow, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to escape and enjoy the ocean
What an amazing place! We enjoyed sunrises over the ocean and watching the tides roll in and out all the from the warmth and comfort of a beautiful home. Hours in front of floor to ceiling windows. Just perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views
The property was exactly like the photos show, views of the ocean along the entire back of the house. Owner is updating the home and making some great changes. Very secluded, just you and the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sound of the ocean
Wonderful stay. Feel asleep and woke up to the sound of the ocean. Reinvigorating.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nele K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with amazing ocean views
Great place to relax and disconnect, close to everything, but very private. The sweeping views of the ocean were amazing, we saw ospreys and cormorants, porpoises and seals. The carpet that other reviews mention has been replaced by laminate in the main living area. Would recommend and return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020