Shackford Cove Cottage

Entire home in Eastport, Maine

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Emilia
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Eastport, steps from downtown

About a 5-min walk to Overlook Park, with downtown shops and restaurants even closer

Waterfront deck on Shackford Cove

A private deck faces the cove, where tides shift and shorebirds gather throughout the day

Peaceful, with views guests love

Guests highlight the cove views, comfortable beds, and a peaceful setting just steps from town
New cottage that opened in 2024!! Shackford Cove Cottage is a charming cottage with the best view of Shackford Cove in Eastport! It features a relaxing entertaining space on the first floor and two bedrooms and a bath on the second. It was built as a sardine workers' housing dating to the turn of the last century. Converted to a vacation home thirty years ago, it was just updated to make a comfortable vacation home for your stay.

The space
Shackford Cove Cottage features unmatched views of Shackford Cove, with an ever changing view from deep water to just a trickle, always teaming with shore birds and the wrecks of ships from when Shackford Cove was home to four shipyards!

The home is one open space on the first floor, with glass sliding doors facing the deck with Shackford Cove beyond. The kitchen is fully furnished with a large fridge, gas stove, lots of cookware, and handmaid pine cabinets. The second floor is accessed by a steep, low ceilinged staircase typical for this era of home, but has two large, bright bedrooms for you to enjoy. The larger bedroom has been called the ‘captains Quarters’ since its inception, with a brand new queen bed, a nice sized storage closet, bureau, and a vintage rocking chair. The secondary bedroom pays homage to the previous owner with his collection of birding photographs as well as his photographs of Eastport from a decade ago. It has a queen bed with a memory foam mattress and several wall hooks for hanging. The upstairs bath is tucked in under the eaves with a tub shower combination and a small vanity as well as several storage cabinets.

The home has a propane heater on the first floor, an electric radiator in the bathroom, as well as two space heaters in the bedrooms. There are stand fans as well for the occasional warm day! There is no air conditioning.

Guest access
This listing is only for the Shackford Cove Cottage by the water. The Shackford House directly on Water St. is a separate home and not available for guests.

Other things to note
Airbnb has some restrictions, so we can't list the cottage as 9.5 Water St as it’s actually tucked behind 9 Water St. and offers a breathtaking view of Shackford Cove. The Shackford House is not available, but you can easily find your way to Shackford Cove Cottage through the very short path to the side of the house. It's a hidden gem that you won't want to miss! Especially with those views!

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Ocean view
Bay view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

Select check-in date

Add your travel dates for exact pricing

Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 43 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 93% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 5% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 2% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Eastport, Maine, United States

Neighborhood highlights

You'll love staying at Shackford Cove Cottage because it's less than a 5-minute walk from downtown Eastport! You can easily explore the charming shops on Water St., check out the amazing galleries, and grab a delicious bite to eat. It's the perfect location!

Meet your host

Superhost
221 reviews
4.9 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Where I went to school: University of Massachusetts Lowell
My work: Property Management

Emilia is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants