Is Dow Road Waterfront - Privately situated pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Dow Road Waterfront - Privately situated located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Turtle Gallery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society and Barred Island Preserve. Edgar M. Tennis Preserve and Causeway Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Dow Road Waterfront - Privately situated Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deer Isle

Nice location, beautiful view.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

22 Aug 2023

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Waterfront Cottage

We had four beautiful and sunny days at the cottage. This was our first visit to Deer Island. The cottage is located in a beautiful spot with an amazing view. It's near the Town of Deer Island. The cottage is clean, the yard is large, and the kitchen well stocked with cooking utensils. We are looking forward to returning to this delightful cottage and wonderful island.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Maggie S.

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Location was great

Unfortunately the mold is still in the shower. We were without heat for 3 days. We did message, text, and call but it took a full day for someone to call us and it did not get resolved before we left. The cabin got to 50 degrees at night. The private location was lovely and peaceful.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

2 Aug 2025

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An incredibly soothing location. This rustic cabin on the picturesque waterfront is wonderfully quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

26 Aug 2025

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Very clean and nice. Especially appreciated the privacy and the well-equipped kitchen. Very quiet area…which led to sighting many birds and a seal.Cabin is basic, but has what is needed.Sink drain in bathroom is very slow and needs to be cleared out.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie L., New York

12 Jul 2023

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Lovely cabin in Deer Isle

We had a lovely time staying at this cabin in Deer Isle- wish we had more time to enjoy the property as we were in town to attend wedding events- it was a beautiful, tranquil setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

11 Sept 2019

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Perfect Simplicity

Beautiful cove, private setting, quiet and just enough creature comforts.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

13 Jul 2025

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Those of us who have spent summers in Maine since childhood can recognize when a cottage hits all the marks, and this one does. It’s just perfect. Not fancy. You don’t want fancy. But it is cozy and earthy and elegant, outfitted with what you need, access to quiet harbors, a good chair to sit by the sea in, a comfy bed with an ocean breeze. This spot is all that. My mom, a local, says it felt like home.If I’m lucky, I’ll get to go back! Grateful

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T., Brewer Maine

30 May 2023

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Beautiful home

Very peaceful location, quiet and right on the ocean! We had a very relaxing time reading and cooking on the grill. Keeping the windows open kept the place cool witb the nice ocean breeze.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie R.

24 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful Cottage!

Loved this cottage, had everything you need for a week away from the world. The listing says there is a TV when there isn't (which was OK for us, but may not be for other guests). Wifi was great and kitchen was well equipped. Check-in was confusing, we never received check-in instructions. I inquired on the morning of my reservation and was told "just go straight to the house." I'd recommend detailing check-in processes, even if simple so guests feel at ease. Also the house isn't on Google Maps so I'd recommend including instructions on how to find the place. Overall great stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Christine P.

21 Jul 2023

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Beautiful spot!

Our stay was lovely. It was perfect for us. The serenity, peace and quiet were just what we needed. The only downfalls for us were the tub and the bed lamps. Tub was clean but the caulking was black and scary. And the bed lamps were broken and hanging useless and gangly but you need them to see because it's dark in there. I would also have preferred a guide to the place in one spot as opposed to hunting around the house for the instructions. Some important ones were easy to miss. I hope this is seen as constructive I do not mean to disparage. All in all we really did have a great stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

9 Jul 2023

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My kind of Maine

My husband and I chose this property to celebrate our 25th Anniversary and it was everything that we wanted and needed in a week away in Deer Isle. The property is beautifully maintained, private and spacious. We were able to access the shoreline everyday via a wooden staircase. We ate lunch facing the ocean in the Adirondack Chairs. The grill was clean and easy to use. The house is as advertised and we loved the rustic charm of the knotty pine. The ocean-facing windows provided beautiful salty breezes. The Kitchen came equipped with everything that we needed. The appliances worked well. The bed was comfortable as well as the futon. We were so pleased that we rented kayaks for the week from Maine Rental and Real Estate, who also served as our local resource for our stay. They were delivered and picked up and in great condition. We were seeking an opportunity to explore the area and lean into the quiet beauty of Down East Maine. The property and location hit every mark.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen D.

21 Aug 2023

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Stay in deer isle

It was a nice location. The mold in the shower is still not fixed. We would not return because of this. We don’t mind simple accommodations but a 5 star shouldn’t have mold in the bathroom. Your welcome letter is so general, you speak to all your properties at once we couldn’t figure out how to get in or find the key and we thought there would be a washer and dryer, I guess I missed that. Also, there was a soap pump on the wall in the shower but I couldn’t get any soap out of it. No soap to be found in the bathroom besides the shampoo. For safety there should be some type of rubber mat in the shower, once using shampoo the bathtub floor becomes slippery. And also the bedside lamps are horrific with one that just falls to the floor the minute you touch it. It really would be nice to have bedside tables for reading, water, etc

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn R.

4 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very rustic but nice for 2

The bathroom is pretty old and a bit dingy. Could use a treatment of insect repellant and new tile. Bed was said to be a queen but definitely a long double. It was perfectly comfortable but a bit small. There’s a futon in the living room but no bedding available for it, so if you want to bring someone along, bring bedding. Kitchen was fine. It was clean. The oven was pretty weak. Where this cabin is situated, there is frequently a strong, chilly breeze, making it a bit too chilly come the evening (and I say this being familiar with other parts of the island and know that it’s just where this cabin is situated, a chilly, sturdy breeze comes down the waterway). The cabin felt very secluded and quiet. The beach was rocky. Nothing you’d want to have a beach fire on. Stonington was about 10 minutes away. Stonington kayak is a must. Fin and Fern was pretty good. Nearby is Deer Isle Village with a coffee shop and the Whale Rib. I absolutely advise against the Whale Rib. Waited over an hour for dinner that came out tepid. Lots of short hikes all over the island and Isle au Haut is a short mailboat ride away (totally worth it). Overall, the cabin was more rustic than other available cabins, but the price is great and you get what you pay for. We were comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy G., Brooklyn

24 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and beautiful

We had a wonderful, quiet week at the cottage. The location is ideal—very secluded and beautiful but a quick drive to anywhere on Deer Isle. We swam right from the rocky shore in front of the cabin (water shoes were essential). We found the house to be very comfortable and the kitchen was well-stocked with spices and essentials. We would definitely come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

9 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We needed a wonderful, peaceful vacation, so badly after the last 3 yrs. and this cabin delivered! The wildlife was enchanting and the beach was intriguing. The cabin was comfortable, and if you really require TV, you can stream it on a laptop. It's not a five star hotel or an antique filled B&B, which made it perfect for our pup, who thoroughly enjoyed the time spent there! There is beatiful original artwork on the walls and a refreshing ocean breeze thru the many windows, which themselves, afford gorgeous views. The company that oversees the property were also very kind & helpful. The top step to the stairs requires a bit of dexterity, but if you don't have that much dexterity, the rocky beach they lead to will also be a challenge. This is a perfect place to relax and rejuivinate.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nora W.

18 Jun 2022

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This place is a perfect place for two people and a dog who do not require all the bells and whistles

Renting this property went smoothly. Only challenge, finding it without an address or lane information in the contract.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith T.

8 Oct 2021

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Perfect for 2 and dogs

Enough room for the dogs to run, everything you need to cook even a lobster pot. Nice place

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Martin R.

6 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

A little bit underwhelming

Firstly, the bathroom needs mold removed. There is a 3-4" border of mold on the bathtub wall. Secondly, the ant-sized stove does not have enough power to boil water in the canning pot provided. Not even close to enough to boil lobsters (which is why people come to Maine). The lighting is inadequate and professionally speaking with some lights being powered by a multi-plug is far from safe and not up to NEC code, not even close. The stairway down to the water is poorly constructed and quite frankly dangerous. The poorly fitted screen door is off kilter and never closed properly. All in all, it looks like a shed that has been poorly constructed. Advertising that it would sleep 4 is a grave overstatement. On the plus side, the location is (albeit out of the way), but quiet. There is no TV, but this is probably my fault for assuming that there would be one.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed E.

10 Sept 2021

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Perfect

Private and perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

9 Sept 2021

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Great place!

Great location. Perfect for a nice relaxing week. Dog friendly property and very quiet area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

7 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage on the water

The cabin is lovely and well stocked with everything we needed. The outdoor space and access to the water was great. It was distance enough from neighbors and still in a central location for easy access to much of the island.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pennie B.

17 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful getaway within driving distance of Acadia

We had a lovely stay in this cabin on the water. It is quiet and peaceful, but plenty to keep you occupied. Was difficult to find and we couldn’t reach anyone when we arrived. Also couldn’t reach anyone at VRBO. Finally found a website for the rental company and sent an email - got a reply 30 minutes later. If you put in Dow Road rather than FR620 in your GPS, you will find it more easily. Look for Mongin Ln when you get there. It is a tiny dirt road that leads you to this wonderful vacation spot.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rahel I.

17 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

most enjoyable stay

We were very happy once we got there. It was unbelievably difficult for us though to find the cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

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