Portside on Holmes Bay with ever-changing panoramic vistas of the Bold Coast. | House in Machiasport

10.0 (11 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
East Machias House | Portside on Holmes Bay with ever-changing panoramic vistas of the Bold Coast.

3 Bedroom House in East Machias, Machiasport

Part of the charm of this recently renovated home is the breathtaking ever-changing panoramic seascapes. I love watching the tides ebb and flow, and the sea smoke dancing between the islands. In the morning, sit on the expansive porch with a cup of coffee or tea to watch lobster boats haul their traps. Then head out for a day trip. There are so many places locally to capture glimpses of how stunningly beautiful the bold coast of Maine is. There is a partial list provided below. After your day trip, enjoy preparing and cooking dinner on the propane grill on the porch. Have a fire in the pit at night where it feels like the stars are so close you could pluck one from the sky. To the left, the Cutler Towers glimmer red at night. Directly in front, the white light on Avery Rock spins around like clockwork to warn mariners of the ledges below. Maybe leave the windows open an inch at night to breathe in the crisp refreshing night air. And if you listen closely, you may be able to hear the sounds of the harbor seals.
Accessibility to the beach in front of the house is only 4 drives down on the right. You may not even see another person while you are there.
If exploring isn't your thing, getting lost in the beauty of reading a good book never disappoints.
There are so many historical places to see: the Gates House Museum in Machiasport, the Burnham Tavern Museum in Machias (find out how it was part of the Revolutionary War), President Roosevelt's summer home on Campobello Island, Lubec (the most easternmost land in the US, Quoddy Head lighthouse in Lubec, Roques Bluff Beach and State Park, whale watching tours out of Eastport, Bold Coast Trail hike in Cutler, along with local kayaking, golf courses, boating, four wheeling along the old railroad beds, fishing, Jasper Beach, renowned Helen's Restaurant (if you like raspberries, definitely get the pie!). Raye's Mustard Mill located in Eastport is the last working stone ground mustard mill in the US. Bartlett Maine Estate Winery is on the way to Winter Harbor, where you can rent bikes to explore the Schoodic Loop of Acadia National Park, or catch a ferry to Bar Harbor for the day. There are also Puffin boat tours that take you to one of the only nesting sites of the Atlantic Puffin in the US. On the weekends, there are vendors along the causeway in Machias selling anything from crab meat to locally grown veggies, to furniture and various flea market finds.
This quintessential Downeast area is slower paced, like stepping back in time. For creature comforts, Machias does have a Mcdonald's, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Hannafords (for groceries), the famous Pat's Pizza, a Dunkin Donuts and several gas stations. However, the Machias area doesn't have a traffic light. People hold the door for you and say please and thank you. And people wave, sometimes with only one or two fingers, at you when they are driving. We like to call it the Downeast Wave. It is such an inviting area. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.

Portside on Holmes Bay with ever-changing panoramic vistas of the Bold Coast is located in East Machias. Portside on Holmes Bay with ever-changing panoramic vistas of the Bold Coast provides accommodation, featuring TV, Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features TV, Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Portside on Holmes Bay with ever-changing panoramic vistas of the Bold Coast has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the East Machias has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in East Machias, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • English
  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

McCall E.
Aug 11, 2025 10:05:16 PM
Review Score:   8
Summary: We enjoyed our stay at Portside on Holmes Bay. The views from the deck were incredible. Awesome bonus was being able to walk to the beach a few lanes up and explore at low tide. The one downside to this place is how close it is to the road, but it's not a terribly busy road and the traffic dies down at night leaving you with amazing peace and quiet. Sleeping with a window cracked to get that cool sea breeze heaven!
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