FAQ

Sea Duck Cottage(s) is located in Jonesport, Maine.  Jonesport is in the Downeast area of Maine located on the eastern coast of the United States.  Homes are at the end of a private road.  

We rent year round and require a 3 night minimum except for summer months.  June, July, August are 5 night minimums and rental can be the Main Home or Both Homes.  From September to May you many rent the guest house solely. 

We are a dog friendly luxury rental and know your pet will enjoy the property.  We do charge a small fee (we take cleaning seriously and do have extra cleaning after all dogs).  We also ask that you agree to keep dogs off the furniture and beds and do not leave uncrated if you leave for the day.  We provide bags for you to pick up your dog’s waste.  Please contact us if you have more than 2 dogs.  New as of 2026, dogs only allowed at the Main House, no pets in Guest House of Sea Duck Cottage.  

The best thing about Sea Duck Cottage is the activities and personalities that fit this luxury Maine rental.  Children have a large yard, private beach and lots of local trails to explore.  Blueberry farms, hiking trails, historical society, and a fantastic local library will be just some of the activities children enjoy.  Sea Duck Cottage has books and puzzles if the weather is not conducive for enjoying the beach. 

Sea Duck Cottage is a wonderful family destination. Children love watching lobster boats on Moosabec Reach, spotting bald eagles and harbor seals, and exploring the coastline. Parents should note that the property is directly on the water, so supervision near the water’s edge is important for young children at all times.

The Main House is a larger, spacious unit ideal for families or groups of up to six, with panoramic ocean views and a full kitchen.

The Guest House is a more intimate, private unit sleeping up to four — perfect for couples or small families. Both units are completely independent with their own entrances, kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. Neither unit shares walls, entrances, or common spaces with the other.

Yes. Both units sit directly on the coast of Maine with unobstructed water views. This is not a “water view” property where ocean is visible between buildings — the cottage is genuinely on the water’s edge with tidal views from the living areas and direct water access.

Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are less than 90 minutes west of Jonesport — an easy and scenic day trip along the Maine coast.

Many guests use Sea Duck Cottage as a quieter, more affordable base for visiting Acadia while enjoying the solitude of the Downeast coast at the end of each day.

There is no shortage of things to do. From the property you can watch lobster boats work the harbor, and spot wildlife including bald eagles, harbor seals, loons, and great blue herons.

Nearby highlights include Great Wass Island Preserve with 4.5 miles of hiking trails through jack pine forest and maritime bogs, boat tours with Coastal Cruises of the islands of Eastern Bay, Machias Seal Island for Atlantic puffin watching, Roque Bluffs State Park, and the Bold Coast Scenic Byway.

The Downeast Institute also offers marine ecology programs and public events.

Lubec is just a short 35 min away where you can visit “Canada” and Campobella Island. 

You can book directly through seaduckcottage.com or through our Houfy listing.

Booking direct means no Airbnb or VRBO service fees — you pay only the nightly rate and any applicable cleaning or lodging taxes.

We are also listed on Airbnb and VRBO if you prefer to book through those platforms, though guests save money booking direct.

When you book directly through seaduckcottage.com or Houfy, you avoid guest service fees that Airbnb and VRBO typically add on top of the nightly rate — fees that can add 14–16% to your total.

You also get a direct line to your host, faster communication, and more flexibility.

Every dollar saved on fees stays in your vacation budget.