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The Barnacle

Cottage in Brooksville with kitchen and patio

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The Barnacle provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Barnacle

The Barnacle is nestled in tall pine trees just 30 feet from the beach. It sits up on a high cliff making it very protected and VERY private. It is so close to the water that you will love to sit on the huge deck and eavesdrop on the lobstermen negotiating price. Just a few minutes walk up the road is a sweet country store that offers organic veggies from local growers, homemade cheeses, gifts an a huge variety of wines. Quaint Bucks Harbor Yacht Club is also within walking distance.

Vacationing at The Barnacle is like stepping back in time. There is a sturdy stairway that leads down to a private beach. Enjoy spectacular sunbathing, swimming and views of the Harbor on pristine Eggemoggin Reach. The spacious lawn is the perfect location to host a lobster bake or intimate cocktail party.

The kitchen was updated in 2005 but the cottage-feel has been maintained. Huge windows display the beauty of the harbor, pine floors, Kraftmaid cabinets and exquisite vaulted ceilings. The entire cottage has been renovated back to its original 1945 charm. Every window offers a gorgeous view and the open floor plan allows sunlight to stream through. It is tastefully appointed throughout and a couch pulls out to a double bed for extra guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Brooksville is home to this cottage. Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park and Barred Island Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Hill Books and Blue Hill Co-op Community Market. Visit our Brooksville travel guide
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ME, Brooksville

What's nearby

  • Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park
    9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Great Island
    16 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Deer Isle Bridge
    17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Causeway Beach
    21 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Blue Hill Bay Gallery
    22 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station
    70 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bagaduce Lunch
    14 min drive
  • LDI Lobster
    15 min drive
  • T & C Grocery
    41 min drive
  • Pentagoet Inn & Restaurant
    40 min drive
  • Dennett's Wharf
    41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barnacle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is The Barnacle located?

Situated in Brooksville, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park, Great Island, and Deer Isle Bridge. Causeway Beach and Jonathan Fisher House are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Barnacle Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bayard B.

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

Jewel in the Crown on Buck's Harbor

The Barnacle is an amazing spot on Buck's Harbor for a family gathering.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

4 Generation Vacation

We ended up having a family reunion with friends and family members joining us for meals and visits. There was plenty of room for everyone to sit and enjoy the amazing scenery. The only downsides were that the only bathroom was downstairs, which was a little tough for my 90 year-old dad, and when the heatwave hit, some of the upstairs rooms’ windows didn’t function very well. So it was pretty hot up there. Most everyone had gone home by then, and the living room stayed fine. The couch was comfy and there were lots of fans.So if you look at it as going “up ta camp” everyone agrees that it was just about perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025