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Owls Head Village Post Office

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Beach towels
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Owls Head, ME
  • Popular LocationOwls Head State Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationOwls Head Lighthouse3 min drive
  • AirportRockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)5 min drive
  • Popular LocationRockland Harbor Park8 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
121 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    Common area
      2 single beds

    About this property

    Entire place

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

    Owls Head Village Post Office

    A Post Office as a vacation rental? Yes - Absolutely. This spectacular renovated building started as a barn on a nearby island in the 1800's. The downstairs of this historic building has been the working local post office since 1931. Upstairs, insulated from any noise of a small village meeting place, is the open loft style apartment, with soaring cathedral ceilings. Designed and decorated like a historic Maine cottage. Comfortably furnished, this property is the perfect romantic getaway. A great location, with amenities close by.

    The modern, cozy kitchen will support all of your cooking needs. Plenty of inside dining areas, as well as dining al fresco on the deck, right next to the kitchen. The loft and cupola are private retreats for children in your party, just like sleeping in a tree house! The views from the cupola are panoramic, with a peek of the ocean in the distance (seasonally). There's a private deck off the back offering beautiful views of our gardens, where you can eat dinner and watch the sunset. The gardens and expansive lawn, lead to a small pond where you can sit next to the fire pit and roast marshmallows.

    Owls Head is a secluded and scenic buoy and lobster pot dotted peninsula, one of Maine's authentic waterfront colonies. Centrally located in midcoast Maine, it is the perfect starting point for day-trip adventures. Rockland is only 5 minutes away and 15 minutes to Camden, both offer great shopping, museums, art galleries and festivals. Next door is the "world's best" general store with "award winning" breakfasts and lunches served daily. Grocery items, soda, and wine available for you to take along on your daily adventures. A five minute walk down the hill takes you to a wharf, where you can buy lobster right off the boat. Only 3 minutes down the road is our favorite (award winning) farm to table restaurant, Primo's. There are so many amazing restaurants and lobster shacks close by.

    Turns out, you can get there and almost anywhere from here!

    Property manager

    Doug Johnson

    Languages

    English

    Property amenities

    Beach

    • Beach towels

    Internet

    • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

    Parking and transport

    • On-site parking
    • Car required

    Kitchen

    • Fridge
    • Stovetop
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Toaster
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Paper towels
    • Blender
    • Lobster/crab pot

    Dining

    • Dining table

    Bedrooms

    • 2 bedrooms
    • Bed sheets provided

    Bathroom

    • 1 bathroom
    • Hair dryer
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels provided

    Entertainment

    • TV with cable/satellite service
    • DVD player
    • Stereo
    • Books
    • Games
    • Video library

    Outdoor areas

    • Patio
    • Barbecue
    • Garden
    • Firepit

    Work spaces

    • Desk

    Comfort

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating

    Pets

    • Pet friendly

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Smoke-free property

    Services and conveniences

    • Iron/ironing board
    • Phone

    Location highlights

    • Near the sea
    • In a village

    Things to do

    • Kayaking on site
    • Birdwatching nearby
    • Sailing nearby
    • Whale watching nearby
    • Cycling nearby
    • Swimming nearby
    • Hiking/biking trails nearby
    • Mountain biking nearby
    • Fishing nearby
    • Mountain climbing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

    General

    • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

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    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Contactless check-in and check-out are available

    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 are allowed
    Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
    Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
    Note from host: Well behaved pets considered. Prior approval.

    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
    Parties and events are allowed on site
    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 indicated that 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 required for transport to and from this property

    Property is also known as

    Owls Head Village Post Office Apartment
    Owls Head Village Post Office Owls Head
    Owls Head Village Post Office Apartment Owls Head

    About the area

    Owls Head

    Located in Owls Head, this apartment is by the sea. Owls Head Lighthouse and Strand Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sail Power and Steam Museum and Coastal Children's Museum. Oakland Park Bowling Lanes and Maine State Prison Store are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.

    What's nearby

    • Owls Head State Park - 9 min walk
    • Owls Head Lighthouse - 3 min drive
    • Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 8 min drive
    • Rockland Harbor Park - 8 min drive
    • Rockland Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive

    Getting around

    • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 5 min drive

    Restaurants

    • McDonald's - 10 min drive
    • Primo - 7 min drive
    • Rock Harbor - 8 min drive
    • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
    • Claws - 9 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Owls Head Village Post Office pet-friendly?

    Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

    What time is check-in at Owls Head Village Post Office?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Owls Head Village Post Office?

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is Owls Head Village Post Office located?

    Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Owls Head State Park and Owls Head Lighthouse. Crescent Beach and Breakwater Vineyards are also within 3 miles (5 km).

    Reviews

    10

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 130 reviews" "
    Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 130 reviews" "
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews" "
    Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews" "
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews" "

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Staff & service

    10/10

    Amenities

    10/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Lydia S., Boston, Massachusetts

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Loved everything about our stay
    Magical for us and our 10yo, who started asking to come back about 2 minutes after arriving.
    Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Robert C.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Cozy, quaint and cool
    This apartment above the Post Office in the tiny village of Owl's Head is one of the most-unique places we've stayed during our world travels. We were there over New Year's weekend, and in winter things tend to shutdown around here. However, the magnificent solitude and coastal walks out to the beautiful Owl's Head Lighthouse was just what we were looking for as a serene way to welcome in 2024. For such a small place, there's a ton of room in the apartment with a queen bed on the main level and more upstairs. We appreciated the well-stock galley kitchen, where we prepared a NYE feast of fresh local seafood. Off the back is large, elevated deck, which wasn't a great place for sitting in winter, but must be spectacular overlooking the gardens in summertime. Doug was a very helpful, gracious host who checked in via the app to ensure that we had everything we needed, and even let us have a late check out on New Year's Day. We'd highly recommend this lovely apartment, and definitely hope to come back when the weather is warmer.
    Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

    8/10 Good

    Patricia B.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    adorable place to stay
    the apartment was great. well located and easy to get to.
    Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Chris R.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Fantastic Thanksgiving
    Wonderful stay (as always) in this eclectic and charming place. Thank you!
    Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Lisa M.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Charming and comfortable
    We enjoyed a long weekend in this lovely and well appointed property. It was clean, had everything we needed and the outdoor private area was the icing on the cake! This property is right next door to the general store and seven minutes from downtown Rockland. Over all very happy!
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Beverly L., Avon, CT

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Lovely stay!
    I am a repeat renter and love the Owls Head PO ! So full of character and charm, always neat and clean. Will be back.
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Kari T., Berlin, NJ

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Perfect getaway
    This is the second year in a row that my husband and I stayed at this charming place. It's so cozy and the gardens are beautiful and serene. I loved drinking my coffee in the crow's nest while watching the sun rise over the gardens. Bonus points for being near the light house and several beaches for sea glass-hunting. The General Store's food can't be beat, but It does get a bit noisy from the customers at the General Store during the day. There were several customers who wandered into the backyard a few times where we were sitting by the fire pit. If you can deal with these minor annoyances, this place is fantastic!
    Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Chris M.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Wonderful stay
    Already missing this place! Beautiful property, and full of character. The cupola is a perfect spot for reading with a cup of coffee. Lovely backyard with gardens and a pond. Close to Rockland and Camden (great restaurants/shopping--don't miss Primo for farm to table dinner) and the Owl's Head General Store right next door for coffee, yummy breakfast sandwiches, chowder, and the famous 7 Napkin Burger.
    Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Kim j., foresthill, ca

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Amazing place to stay!!
    We loved staying here!!! Perfect experience for maine excursion. If youre in the areea of rockland this is the place to stay. Close to town and amazing place to stay next to owl genertal store. Doug (owner) was amazing!! answers every question promptly and was easily available. Would stay again!! Thank you soo much!!
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    tricia k.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Cute and artsy
    We had a wonderful 3 night stay. What a cool funky place to stay.
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023