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No hidden cleaning charges. Huge 3bd/3ba apartment with tons of waterviews.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Third-party on-site parking, car recommended
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Belfast, ME
  • Coyote Moon
    1 min walk
  • Northern Lights Gallery
    1 min walk
  • Belfast Harbor
    2 min walk
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    59 min drive

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About the area

Belfast

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Belfast, steps from Coyote Moon and Northern Lights Gallery. .This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Belfast Harbor and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Parent Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Northern Lights Gallery - 1 min walk
  • Belfast Harbor - 2 min walk
  • Belfast Historical Society and Museum - 5 min walk
  • Belfast City Park - 2 min drive
  • Waldo County General Hospital - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 2 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bowen's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Belfast Co-op - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nautilus - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

No hidden cleaning charges. Huge 3bd/3ba apartment with tons of waterviews.


**please note that we have no added cleaning charges for this property and that we are happy to offer multi-week and monthly discounts**

Self check in with key pad lock. You won't have to see us unless you want to, but In the Spring and Summer, I am in the Ocean House garden for a few hours most days if you need anything.

This is perhaps the best rental in downtown Belfast. We have over 15 years experience serving the short term rental market in Belfast. This one is our most luxurious rental to date. Luxury abounds in this modern, spacious apartment newly built 10 years ago inside one of the oldest surviving timber frame buildings in downtown Belfast. This fantastic apartment is perfect for a family or for 3 couples as each bedroom has its own living room and there are three bathrooms, each more distinctive and luxurious than the next. For ultimate privacy, no bedroom shares a wall with another bedroom. The two upstairs bedrooms have king beds and the first floor bedroom has a queen bed . There is also a Queen sleeper in the upstairs den. The apartment is on the top two floors of the Ocean House, a recently renovated 1865 building in the heart of downtown Belfast. One enters the apartment into a large foyer with plenty of closet space. There is an open living room / dining area downstairs with a large balcony with four chairs and a dining table overlooking downtown Belfast . This is the perfect place to have your coffee and watch our city wake up! A sleek, modern kitchen with a distinctive breakfast bar has all the amenities you will need for cooking or entertaining. We provide a cupboard full of complimentary single serving snacks, both healthy and decadent! There is also usually some pasta and sauce or soup if you arrive late and hungry and ground coffee and tea always always provided. The first floor bedroom faces the harbor and windows have lovely views of the inner harbor. There is a nice balcony off this bedroom for sitting and watching the sun come up or for watching the fireworks during the Celtic Festival. The first floor also has a large and unique slate tiled bathroom just off the hallway, next to the bedroom. This bathroom has copper fixtures and a beautifully tiled, glass door, shower. Upstairs is a large den with pull out Queen sofa bed, and a view to the inner harbor bridge that can't be beat!
There is a small black and white tiled bathroom with glass door shower and views all the way to Castine, right off the den. The tower bedroom has views to the East, down Penobscot Bay to Islesboro and beyond. This is the best bedroom for watching the sun rise from your bed. The master suite is next. The most luxurious part of the Ocean House, the master suite has views of the inner harbor and the Armistice Bridge as well as a great view of Main Street and the setting sun to the west. The light-filled suite has King bed with 750 thread count cotton sheets (as do all the beds) and a sitting area with down couch and lounge chairs. Two large lighted closets complete the room. There is a washer /dryer on the second floor and 3 TVs, 3 with 175 channels of DirectTV, and one Smart TV in the master. The apartment has 18 windows and two full light doors out to decks facing East and West for the best in Sunrise and Sunset viewing. The entire apartment is air conditioned and has heat through several heat pump units. Each bedroom controls its own climate.
The apartment is decorated in a comfortable, modern, decor peppered with a smattering of antiques. Seth has collected furniture and antiques throughout his career as a museum curator and private art dealer. The loft is full of pieces from this art collection.
The apartment is right in downtown Belfast and dining choices abound. Within just several blocks of the apartment are at least 13 restaurants, Shopping is just steps away and one of the best cottage / garden retail store is located in the building, on the floor below the apartment. We are also a block from the" Hills to Sea" trail system, a 47 mile long stretch of trails that run from Belfast to Unity Maine for biking, hiking, walking or running. There is ample parking in our own lot for the loft, with one reserved space in the lot for guests. There is also a growing garden landscape on the property. This is a work in progress and will take me a few more years to complete, but beauty abounds from the roses and climbing hydrangea along the fenceline..to the over 100 Dahlia plants blooming in September and October.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Seth Thayer

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: StrictlyNo smoking anywhere on property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sledging nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

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
Note from host: We are not set up as a child friendly rental.

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
Note from host: Must be cleared and verified with owner beforehand
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Elegant Art Filled Loft Heart Waterviews all Around Apartment
Elegant Art Filled Loft Heart Belfast. Waterviews all Around
Elegant Art Filled Loft Heart Waterviews all Around
UBER CLEAN Modern loft. Auto check in. water views galore!

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodations & great location
The accommodations were top notch, everything was as described online if not better. Seth had great communication with us and was always available to be helpful to make our visit to Belfast perfect. The location is great, so close to everything in Belfast. I highly recommend booking this property as you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness
THE BEST APARTMENT IN THE BEST TOWN IN MAINE
I don't do reviews but this place is just exceptional. Perfect location in the heart of town with views of the bay and main street. Windows everywhere. Half a block from the Belfast co-op where you can get the NY Times and 20 different kinds of jerky. And even though there are like four tv's, there are none in the main living room so people actually end up talking to each other. It's just great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Belfast Getaway
We had a great time staying in Belfast. So much to do and see in this small town. The location was perfect to visit Bar Harbor, Acadia National Forest, and Camden. We loved that it had an authentic feel and was not as "touristy" as some of the other places we visited. The accomodations were wonderful. The place had everything you would need and the location right in the middle of town was perfect. I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Loft Apartment at Ocean House
Beautifully maintained and exceptionally well appointed home away from home. Arrive, unpack and relax - your vacation begins - no beds to make, supplies to purchase or worries about late night noises. Ideal location for exploring all that Belfast has to offer, and within easy driving distance of Acadia, Camden and Rockland.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Pam B., Baltimore City

Liked: Cleanliness
Stellar Belfast Property
From the moment we booked to the moment we checked out, Seth and Sarah were enormously helpful. They immediately responded to any questions, had a welcome binder full of information about Belfast and the surrounding area, as well as Fodors and Moon guide books on Maine and Acadia. The VRBO property itself is absolutely stunning. With two floors, three beautifully appointed bedrooms and three fully stocked bathrooms, a gorgeously renovated cooks kitchen, two balconies, we couldn’t have asked for more and definitely wished we had stayed longer. Our experience was so relaxing and right in the center of all the best that Belfast has to offer. The space was remarkably quiet and the split AC system kept everything a perfect temperature. We are already looking forward to our next stay! Thank you, Seth and Sarah
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Love The Ocean House!
This was our second time to Belfast and the Ocean House. We stayed a few years ago on a couples trip and returned in 2023, this time with our kids (18yrs and 14yrs). Both trips were amazing! The Ocean House is a beautiful property with great gathering spaces and room for everyone to spread out. Seth & Greg are fantastic hosts. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow
Excellent all around. Attentive hosts. Best place we have ever stayed by far. Beautiful location. Close to so much on the seacoast. Can’t say enough. Our family had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk and Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place
Seth and Greg's two-story apartment was in an ideal location. We did day trips north and south most days. Lots to choose from in the way of restaurants, all within walking distance of the rental. The place itself was so comfortable and roomy. We told ourselves we could live in the apartment. One of the best places we've stayed, and we've rented a lot of VRBO's. Kudos to Seth and Greg.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property and Owners
We were coming back from Canada on a winter trip and wanted to see the area (Maine and Belfast) during the winter versus all of the summer and fall trips that we have taken to the area. We ended up being here during a severe cold snap (minus 18 degrees), so we mostly stayed inside to say the least. The property owner was in touch and brought over a couple of space heaters (just in case). The home is very well built and the space heaters were not needed. The property itself is very well furnished (and done very tastefully), and you will lack for nothing during your stay. The owners were also very responsive and great to communicate with ahead of our arrival and during our stay. We would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, well-appointed and convenient
We come to Belfast often to see family and we have stayed at this property before. It is wonderful to be able to walk to shops, the water and the great walking trails. Seth has made sure that the apartment has everything you need to be comfortable and we could cook real meals with the equipment provided. Although this was a winter trip, we have stayed in the summer, too and the balcony overlooking Main Street is really great as is proximity to the ice cream parlour.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great times in Belfast, Maine!
We had a fantastic weekend in this lovely community and the accommodations could not have been better! The Ocean House is so lovely! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Home Away from Home!
This home had everything we needed and more! Beds were very comfortable. Restaurants and quaint shops we’re right outside our door. Seth, the owner, was wonderful to work with and answered any questions in a very timely manner. The kitchen was well equipped and allowed us to prepare a special lobster and crab dinner with our family. The bar has now been set very high for all other VRBOs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place!
Comfortable and spacious. Seth was so accommodating. We loved the warm welcome, the clear guides Nd
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best VRBO or Airbnb that I have ever experienced. Great host, location and property
It was so much fun. The house had everything you need... style, comfort, and all amenities. It was an amazing stay. Will return next year
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert A., Punta Gorda

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding in every way.
Everything was perfect. Have never stayed in such a well appointed unit. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Betsy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views, Great Space
We enjoyed this comfortable, tastefully decorated duplex on top of the Ocean House. Our grandchildren did too, loved being in town with everything accessible. Wonderful visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

anne k.

Sweet spot
Roomy, quiet, very comfortable place to stay, exceptionally well equipped and maintained. And it’s in the heart of Belfast, the civil gem of Midcoast Maine.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Ideal downtown stay
We rented the apartment for a large family Thanksgiving gathering and we found it to be ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Wonderful home in great location.
This was our second stay in this lovely spot which was perfect for our family gathering. Lots of space to gather together or have private time, with easy access to the center of town. Belfast is a great town for walking, exploring, dining, and shopping. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

The ocean house
Beautiful home. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Truth in advertising..Ocean House fulfills all its promises.
Thanks Seth for a memorable experience. Ocean House and Belfast : great places to be for a ME vacation. VWM
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Mid-summer Escape
The Ocean House was the perfect spot for a four night getaway. The location in the heart of Belfast was outstanding. It was an easy walk to shops, restaurants and the harbor. The apartment itself was lovely...just as pictured in its profile. It was beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable for our group. We were amazed that the kitchen was so well equipped. We had everything we needed to prepare our meals when eating in. Seth was very easy to communicate with throughout the booking process as well as during our stay. He answered questions promptly and politely. We hope we have the opportunity to return to Belfast and especially the Ocean House again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ginger O.

Always great!!
This is the second time that we have stayed at this property, and both times we have found the property to be extremely clean and very well appointed. The kitchen is FULLY stocked with any items that you might need for cooking in, or entertaining. The location is perfect-close to the harbor and the quaint downtown areas. The Italian restaurant downstairs is really good and the young couple who run it are very nice. Seth checked in several times (via email) to make sure everything was good. I can't say enough good things about our two stays here....except to say that we are trying to get everyone's vacation times synched for next summer, so that we can come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Exceeded all expectations!
Our group of 6 women journeyed to Maine for a few days of sightseeing before going on to Vermont for a Road Scholar event. The loft was a perfect accommodation. Very well equipped in every room. If we had chosen to cook, the kitchen was well-stocked with dishes, pots and pans, spices, etc. Beautiful decor. Great location for people watching. Seth was a perfect host and checked on us after our arrival to see if we needed anything. I highly recommend this lovely unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Perfect place for a family of six!
We’ve rented many different homes and apartments on HomeAway and other sites and this was by far one of the best. Beautifully restored and furnished and well-stocked with everything you could posssibly need. Can’t say enough about how easy it was to communicate with Seth. He was great! The kids loved the chocolate covered strawberries they left in the refrigerator for us. So many nice touches! We had plenty of room for six and could have easily had room for at least two more adults or kids. Belfast is a cute little town with some neat shops and restaurants and put us within easy distance to Camden and not too far to Acadia and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018