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Welcome to Puffin Rock! Oceanfront on Herrick Bay, Brooklin Maine

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
5 bedrooms, internet
TV, fireplace
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Washer
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  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Fireplace
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  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Water view
    Water viewWater view

Explore the area

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Brooklin, ME
  • Popular LocationWooden Boat School4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHaystack Mountain School of Crafts46 min drive
  • AirportBar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)64 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcadia National Park84 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

It was great! Loved the fire pit evenings watching the sun go down over the water! Great location! Plenty of space!! Thi...
John T.
Oct 25, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to Puffin Rock! Oceanfront on Herrick Bay, Brooklin Maine

Welcome to Puffin Rock! Located on nearly two-wooded acres, this peaceful Brooklin waterfront home offers its own private beach on Herrick Bay and distant views of Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park (about an hour drive) and Blue Hill. With five bedrooms and four full-bathrooms, the house offers plenty of space to host large family gatherings or multiple families vacationing together. There is even a bunkbed room for the kids. Dishwasher, washer/dryer, internet and streaming TV included. Guests enjoy two working fireplaces including a wood stove, an art room and an assortment of books, movies and board games. The expansive deck with dining table and outdoor couches offers the perfect spot to watch the lobster boats check their traps in the morning, seals frolic and eagles soar during the day or the sun go down over the bay. Move on down to the fire pit for evening smores, campfire stories and memorable summer nights. A path and ramp down to the waterfront offers easy access and includes kayaks, paddle boards, water mats and hours of fun on the beach swimming and climbing Puffin Rock. Brooklin is a magical summer destination where people are surrounded by sailing, beaches, farmers markets, orchards, pottery and divine fresh seafood and Puffin Rock is the ideal home for your visit. You will never want to leave.

Property manager

Nichole, Dawn or Megan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Property is also known as

10032

About the neighborhood

Brooklin

Located in Brooklin, this vacation home is near the beach. Deer Isle Bridge and Jonathan Fisher House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Causeway Beach and Reach Beach at Gray's Cove. Blue Hill Books and The Barnacle are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Wooden Boat School - 4 min drive
  • Friend Memorial Public Library - 6 min drive
  • Haystack Mountain School of Crafts - 46 min drive
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 77 min drive
  • Acadia National Park - 84 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Moon Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sleigh Bell Shoppe and Lobster Crate - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lookout-Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Cave - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Dinah Chocolatiers - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Puffin Rock! Oceanfront on Herrick Bay, Brooklin Maine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Puffin Rock! Oceanfront on Herrick Bay, Brooklin Maine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Puffin Rock! Oceanfront on Herrick Bay, Brooklin Maine?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Puffin Rock! Oceanfront on Herrick Bay, Brooklin Maine located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wooden Boat School and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Friend Memorial Public Library. Deer Isle Bridge is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away.

Welcome to Puffin Rock! Oceanfront on Herrick Bay, Brooklin Maine Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catharine S., Panama City Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine coastal get away
Our group of nine stayed in Puffin Rock for a week while we explored Acadia Park, Bar Harbor and the surrounding area. We enjoyed Puffin Rock and had a blast. Beautiful home, lovely neighbors, amazing views, well equipped and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
We made wonderful memories here. Beautiful views to enjoy with your fresh cup of coffee. Had everything you needed and more. Thought of everything for all ages. Thanks for the memories! The Koehlors
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View!
It was great! Loved the fire pit evenings watching the sun go down over the water! Great location! Plenty of space!! This home doesn’t work for someone who is disabled, because of all bedrooms being upstairs, and all the steps from room to room downstairs!.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We loved our stay. Puffin House is beautiful and the scenery is breathtaking. Loved sitting outdoors watching the bay. The house is very roomy and nicely decorated. We visited nearby Blue Hill for some shopping and to eat at two local restaurants. Watching the orange moon come up and "cue the coyotes!!" was quite an experience. We wished we'd had longer time to stay. Definitely check this out for your next Maine coast get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerielle Y., Brunswick, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness
Great art retreat location and accommodation!
Our group of 6 Maine artists had a wonderful time staying in Puffin Rock. So many beautiful places to paint in and around Brooklin. We’ll equipped kitchen with a gas stove a real plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bette Jane B., Waterville, ME

Liked: Cleanliness
House had a welcoming feel
Well-equipped house with full kitchen tools. Lots of stairs, but manageable. Views spectacular. 10 adults had a wonderful time. House had a happy feel to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia S., Berkeley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal Maine gem
Puffin Rock checked all of our boxes for a fantastic 2-week family vacation with extended family and local relatives in nearby Brooklin. The kayaks and SUP’s, expansive beach access, fire pit, deck and overlook seating near the beach provided so many ways to enjoy the woods and coastline. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking in, and the house was roomy enough for everyone to feel comfortable. The proximity to Brooklin, with its nice market, a few good restaurants, a great library, the Wooden Boat School, and plenty of hiking trails just out of town meant there was something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to another visit!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Molly B., NC

Liked: Cleanliness
great area for a family visit
Eight members of our family enjoyed our stay at beautiful Puffin Rock on the bay. Puffin Rock is quiet and peaceful with lots of space for us to spread out and do our own thing. The house was fine and well equipped. We rented two kayaks (not-sit-on-tops) and using these and the paddleboard took turns to explore the tiny islands and different parts of the bay. A playful seal was often behind us. Naskeag Point, the Wooden Boat School and Harriman Point are local places we especially liked. On a walk toward Naskeag Point, on the right-hand side of the road, there is a small hard-to-see entrance to several short trails through the woods. Lovely walk. At Harriman Point, we were surprised to see a porcupine and later learned there are many around Brooklin. There are many, many things to do outside of Brooklin. Some of us biked the Carriage Trail at Acadia. We went to Deer Isle and Stonington. We hiked the mossy wooded trail at Barred Island Preserve and spent some time in Northeast Harbor. On our last day, with the help of a local contact, we were able to get lobsters off the boat in Brooklin which was a fantastic ending to a wonderful week. My one suggestion is to put more information about the amenities on the website – that the coffee pot is Keurig, that there are beach towels, that there is propane gas and fire-starter. And, it would be helpful to know about the kayaks: what kind (sit on-tops only?) and how many kayaks are there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

A P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
Thank you for a wonderful stay. We enjoyed all of the amenities and there was plenty of room for us to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Time & Made Great Memories
Puffin Rock was a great place for my family & my sisters family to stay. There were nine of us who stayed there….4 adults & then our children ranging from 19 years old to 15 years old. The four full baths were a blessing & the 5 bedrooms with comfortable beds was a bonus. There was plenty of towels, wash cloths, kitchen appliances & dishes. The view was breathtaking & the peacefulness around the house was exactly what we needed. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the canoe & kayaks & the adults enjoyed sitting around the camp fire. We would also go out at night & gaze at the millions of stars in the sky. We ventured into Acadia & Bar Harbor while we were there. It took us right at an hour to reach our destinations in Acadia, but we knew that going in so we weren’t surprised by it. Acadia has the most beautiful scenery around & everyone we met was super friendly. I encourage everyone to go there… I would highly recommend this quaint place to anyone. We were not ready to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023