Tapley's Barn Historic Exceptional Farm Experience

Farm stay in Brooksville, Maine

  1. 7 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Rated 4.74 out of 5 stars.
Hosted by Carol
  1. Superhost
  2. 15 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Brooksville on the Maine coast

A coastal farm on Penobscot Bay with meadows, two private beaches, and a fire pit by the water

A restored barn on a working farm

A converted barn on a historic Sea Captain farm with king beds, a full kitchen, and a wood fireplace

Farm activities and water access

Guests can pick blueberries in season, share the greenhouse, and kayak from the private beaches
The finest Historic Sea Captain home in Brooksville. Rustic, Waterfront, Organic, Coastal farm and an amazing Barn, with two private beaches, open organic meadows with fantastic views and wildlife. Unique and beautiful and the most restorative place around.

All photos are of our farm.

Make a memory, book a week and get a
BOAT RIDE to Castine!

A full kitchen, king and queen beds, fantastic sheets, flowers and incredible sunrises and sunsets await your visit.

DOGS $30 per day

The space
Our rustic Barn has very comfy beds with fine sheets, two king bedrooms, queen and twin bed for 7 people. First floor King and accessible.
The Barn is set up to provide the best possible Maine experience including all the comforts of home.
The meadows, beaches and expansive skies make our farm one of the most beautiful places in Maine. Experience the history, natural expansive meadow land and beaches on our family's Sea Captain farm.

Guest access
Private entrance, parking and spacious views
2 beaches and a great fire pit, water access for canoes and kayaks, rent able in Blue Hill and dropped off here.
The fields have blueberries in late July and August to pick.
You are invited to share in the greenhouse. Pick some food and maybe plant some seeds!
We are nearby and happy to help or visit.

Other things to note
Nearby Blue Hill, Castine,Acadia, Holbrook, Deer Isle and Stonington for days trips or take the ferry to Isle au Haut for a hike. Lobsters available in Blue Hill and Penobscot along with fresh fish. Tinderhearth Bakery(just won the runner up in the US for pizza with Bon Appetite ) for bread, croissants and pizza. Or stop in the Bagaduce lunch for a James Beard Haddock sandwich!
We are often busy on the farm and gardening, mowing and cultivating are on going here.
Our property is host to various critters and is a certified organic property. We are interested in preservation, biodynamics, sustainability and organic medicinals. We offer you the use of our entire farm to enjoy the water, available vegetables and spectacular sunsets. When you visit us, you are visiting a farm and wildflowers and herbal gardens. All waterfront, there are 2 beaches to enjoy and fields to walk in or kick a soccer ball!
And Dogs! Yes at $30 per day per dog up to two. Rules apply.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Sea view
Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi

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4.74 out of 5 stars from 145 reviews

Overall rating

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  2. 4 stars, 13% of reviews
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Brooksville
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From the host

Tapley Farms, a meadow land with two beaches, blueberries, organic gardening, local music, farm-raised food, tons of art, and events all nearby. A Renaissance has occurred here, come enjoy the energy and visit Acadia, Holbrook Island, or enjoy the farm.
Fresh bread at Tinderhearth, dairy at Quill's End Farm, our local farmer's markets, some famous! Boating, hiking, foodies, and local talent, singing, dancing, and enjoying this wonderful place, come visit us!

Meet your host

Superhost
440 reviews
4.78 out of 5 average rating
15 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Dartmouth, Swarthmore, Harvard Extension
My work: Family/Design/Build
Moving to Maine, back to the family farm, has been an amazing experience as we share a rekindling for a simpler life and a more sacred existence. Our replenishing the ground to rebuild our environment as we cultivate meadow land and reconnect to a simple and elegant life. Naturally, a rural life is full of movies, walks, markets and reading and we participate in many local activities which we have many. We genuinely enjoy our wonderful guests and can say they have all enriched our lives.

Carol is a Superhost

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  • Dick Gregor

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