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Amazing Views, and Comfortable Spaces in this Well Appointed Sanctuary

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Stunning two-story home surrounded by lush greenery and trees, featuring a charming front porch and symmetrical facade.
Cozy room with a stone fireplace, wall-mounted sconces, and a large mirror above, featuring a wooden table and comfortable armchair.
Enjoy a spacious kitchen with a central island, cabinetry, and a stainless steel oven.
Enjoy serene waterfront views from this tranquil marina setting, surrounded by lush trees and calm waters.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Bailey Island, ME
  • Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bailey Island Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cobwork Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Amazing Views, and Comfortable Spaces in this Well Appointed Sanctuary

Available for weekly rentals during the summer season and two night and more stays in the off seasons.The house is also available for retreats and special events.

The well appointed Captain Lawrence E. Johnson House is available as a weekly luxury summer rental and year round, Maine Island Getaway, on Bailey Island, featuring four luxury bedrooms with flexible accommodations with en suite bathrooms, modern professional kitchen, dining, comfortable living spaces, and a fully equipped media room with free high-speed wireless internet, and energy-efficient central heat and air conditioning in all bedrooms. Bookings for special events, reunions, and retreats are also welcome.

Enjoy all Bailey Island and Orr's Island has to offer; great super fresh lobster, walk to secluded Cedar Beach, hike to the Giant Stairs, rent a Kayak, or book a fishing or sailing charter with one of the many able local skippers.

The house is completely furnished and ready for your enjoyment.

Keywords: House, Maine Island Getaway, Custom Amenities, Ocean Views
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Casco Bay. Free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and in-room jetted baths in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Casco Bay and Bailey Island Bridge
Amazing Views, and Comfortable Spaces in this Well Appointed Sanctuary offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Property manager

Brett Johnson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking permitted in house or on the grounds.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please double bag food debris.
Please put trash in bins under the front deck. The trash service will pick up from there.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: We welcome your furry family member with pet fee.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Amazing Views, and Comfortable Spaces in this Well Appointed Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Visit to Bailey Island

Good location, near a small beach good for little ones, a couple restaurants, and a kayak rental spot just north of the bridge (which has a sidewalk). Helpful and responsive host, Brett. He immediately and pleasantly attended to a couple of house problems noted the first and second day of our stay.The four upstairs bedrooms were air-conditioned, adequately-sized and had en-suite bathrooms. We didn't use the fold out couch on the first floor or twin trundle beds in the garden level game and media room.The kitchen is more than adequately stocked with dishes, pots and pans, etc. and pantry staples. Also plenty of paper products for kitchen and bathrooms.The dining area/family room and kitchen are in a nice open plan, great for gathering.There are books galore in most of the rooms.The wrap-around deck is great, with a large picnic-style table, grill, and multiple outdoor seats and benches. (The cushions could use a cleaning, as they were a little green in places).Parking near the house and exiting the driveway are a bit challenging, as mentioned in other reviews.Our visit was over the July 4th week, and the view from the roof deck of fireworks up and down the coast was spectacular. A real memory-maker.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David C.

Great location and great house for large groups

Spacious floorplan that includes en suite bathrooms for each bedroom was perfect for our group of seven. Bailey Island is unquestionably a lovely location and I highly recommend it. My only critique is that the kitchen, which is large and great for people who like to cook, could use a thorough detailing. The dishwasher didn't work properly and the soap cover was broken. The oven runs cooler than the thermostat. Some of the older supplies could be tossed. Finally, the rooftop patio was not accessible during our stay due to previous storm damage. I think it would have been a wonderful feature, but it did not impair our family time together. All that said, the house was charming, comfortable, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. One last thing. The hot water heater had a small problem while we were there. Brett was very responsive and solved the problem without delay. Our communication with him was excellent. Just trying to give a comprehensive and honest review. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Wonderful house for sisters and husbands, children and grandchildren to stay all together. Plenty of space for 11. Spent long hours on the wonderful wraparound deck. Very comfortable beds and bathrooms
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

First renters of season 2025

Our stay was disappointing. We arrived in the middle of the night, and went straight to bed- the check-in was very easy. When we woke up in the morning there was no hot water. While our host did respond quickly and said he’d be over within the hour, it took him almost four hours to actually come over and fix the issue with the water heater. He was not apologetic and seemed annoyed.Later in the week the water stopped altogether- suddenly when we turned on the sinks there was no water at all. Luckily it resolved within a half an hour.When contacted he stated I need to make sure to flip up all toilet handles or ‘you’ll drain the well.’ We were careful to do this and it was not the issue. The house was dirty. There are many positive reviews so our experience was unexpected and disappointing. He mentioned we were the first renters of the season- he clearly did not clean or prepare anything. The faucet on the sink in the kitchen was very loose and hard to do dishes as it was bent forward and moved around every time we used it.Most of the utensils and pots/pans were sticky and needed to be washed before using. The sheets smelled and needed to be washed.The trash area was overflowing with garbage. The pictures make the home look it is on the water/ it is not. They are outdated and there are trees blocking the view now. It is on a busy main road.The rooftop deck was empty without a bar or seating as advertised. The roof leaked and got my clothes wetDo not recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michele L., Memphis, New York USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

Great house very comfortable and well appointed. Very roomy for our entire family. Nice to have en suite bathrooms with all the bedrooms. The host was very good with communication. Located on a busy road and the driveway is on a curve which made it a little challenging entering and exiting the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dottie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family gathering spot

This lovely home on Bailey Island served as a wonderful locale for our family gathering. Spacious deck with outdoor dining area, as well as several common areas inside. The upper deck was an added plus with day and evening views across the harbor. Upstairs bedrooms were comfortable and private. The main floor study/library’s sleep sofa may work for someone of a younger age,but was not comfortable for our guest. Several minor issues need attention, which the owner indicated would be worked on the following week. Both the owner and his personable assistant were very responsive during our stay. Parking and egress were a bit of a challenge, but one we adjusted to, and a backup parking area was available to us if we had needed it. The home has a very interesting family history, which adds to its charm. I could have easily stayed another week just to enjoy the views, the books, and art and historical items on the walls, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth M., Bennington Vermont

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Our extended family had a wonderful time on Bailey Island. The house had plenty of room for all of us even with two rain days. Brett was a pleasure to deal with and was always timely in getting back to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Property for Vacation

Our entire group of seven was delighted with the house and location! We cooked most evenings and loved having dinner every night on the expansive porch with beautiful views. The interior is spacious and comfortable with a very well equipped kitchen. The driveway is a little tricky but definitely manageable with the windows down to hear vehicles approaching when you're pulling out. We would absolutely rent again. Thank you Brett and Family for a lovely week with many happy memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful family getaway!

What an outstanding host and property. We vacation as a family every year, all over the east coast, and this home rates at the top. The bedrooms each had a bathroom-the kitchen was equipped for a chef-the outdoor areas were so beautiful (including awakening each day to the birds!)-and the home was decorated to make you feel at home. The host has a wonderful home and we’re so welcoming. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

Liked: Cleanliness

July on Bailey Island

My family had a great time in this beautiful house. The kitchen was amazingly stocked with everything you could need as a chef. The setup on the deck was perfect for cooking lobsters and having an outdoor dinner. Each bedroom had its own air conditioning which was wonderful for each guest. The kids were so excited about watching the fireworks on the rooftop deck which did not disappoint!! The house is in walking distance to some local restaurants and strolls on the cribstone bridge. Lovely stay on Bailey Island.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well-Appointed

Wonderful home with terrific views in a great location! As previous reviewers have noted, the kitchen has everything (and more!) one needs for cooking and entertaining while on vacation. We cooked most nights, including a couple nights of fresh lobster from the cove less than a mile away. Out of the water and I to the pot in less than an hour! Fresh, tasty, delicious! The deck is wonderful and our dog loved sitting out there and watching nature. The beds were comfortable, and there are cabinets full of dvds and puzzles and games. On two rainy days, it wasn’t a problem to stay indoors. It was a pleasure to kick back and relax! The owner, Brett, was very responsive when the WiFi went down one day or when we planned to cook 100 lbs of lobster and asked about an outdoor heating element. He came and set it up right away. Btw, in the cabinet is everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, one needs for preparing and eating lobster. Brett is also a wealth of k owl edge for local anything. Also, don’t forget to visit his storefront - Main Street Design Co - in nearby Bath. Very special and quality home interior goods.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Best gathering spot

This house is simply beautiful. All the fun nautical decor and tasteful furnishings were enjoyed by everyone. Everyone had their own space yet, there were many areas to allow a large group to gather. The long outdoor table was full every night for dinner. Close to the beach and scenic hikes. Perfect for our grandchildren to enjoy each other in the large playroom downstairs. Awesome vacation, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine Getaway

The home was lovely and the location was remote and quiet. There are some maintenance issues that need to be addressed such as the leaking ceiling and the bushes that block the visibility of the road when leaving the drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L., Frisco, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

Loved the house! Plenty of bedrooms and multiple living areas for all ages. Our 4 year old grandson loved the toys and games. The kitchen had everything we could ask for and more. The only downside was the location on the main road onto Bailey Island. We were hesitant to go for walks from there (we did see others doing it) but could easily drive to find hiking areas and beaches. Our family really enjoyed the trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elise S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

Great house for family gatherings and meals for large groups. Property is beautifully decorated and well outfitted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Terrific location and wonderful open concept down stairs. Owner is very responsive. Locations is terrrific in terms of proximity to restaurants, Cedar Beach, and walks along the cribstone. Great sunsets from the rooftop patio and deck. Overall a great Bailey Island vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim s., toledo, oh

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, great location. Owner very helpful

Great for exploring Bailey Island trails
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A-Maine-ziing!

Just as the description states, this house and views are amazing, as our niece stated, it was A-Maine-zing! Our family is from Bath and had always wanted to be back in the area for the 4th of July and this house was the perfect spot for our party of 7 to re-visit old memories and make fantastic new ones. The house is not very old, has all modern amenities, but has the feel of "old Maine" which is exactly what we were looking for. Thank you Brett and family for sharing your beautiful home on VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for family reunion

We were celebrating my parent's 70th wedding anniversary. Each bedroom had its own bathroom with luxurious towels and plenty of privacy. Kitchen was magnificently stocked, including wonderful welcome goodies. I appreciated outdoor grill setup for cooking lobsters and clams without having the smell linger in the house. Views from the upper deck were great. We had so much fun on the main floor together that we never really got to use the video system in the basement. I would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A dream stay on Bailey Island

8 parents/grandparents and 5 children age 7 and below spent a grand 7 days at the Capt. Lawrence Johnson house. Owned by Capt. Johnson’s grandchildren, this iconic house of a historic fixture of Bailey Island lobstering made a perfect harbor for “cousin chaos” with lots of happy children and plenty of space for many moms and dads. Private space, very quiet, close to the Cribstone Bridge and a short drive to all the local sights. It was ideal for a large family that likes to cook. A perfect movie room for kids. Lots of baths for us all. And a porch view of stunning sunsets that made the stay all the more perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely comfortable house

We’ll equipped, clean, comfortable, spacious. Served us well for two adults working remotely while two others and a kid explored, kayaked and played games, watched movies, did puzzles and selected books to read from the very sizable collection
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorie T.

Beautiful Atmosphere

What a great location. A little tricky getting out of driveway but we managed. Loved the space. Every bedroom had its own bathroom which was so nice. Very accessible to lots of things. We could walk to a cute restaurant as well as the Salt Cod Cafe which had amazing baked goods. Short distance to hiking spots as well. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing vacation stay

This property is well furnished with everything you need to have a relaxing, enjoyable and fun vacation. The well-appointed kitchen was a wonderful plus for making meals for a large crowd. The only drawback was that the house is positioned on a highly trafficked road, making noise an issue when sitting on the deck. Otherwise, we were extremely pleased with the setting. The island itself has fun activities to do and it isn’t very far from grocery stores and other amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stacy H.

Beautiful Bailey Island

The property is perfect for a large group who like a chef's kitchen. It had all the pots, pans, utensils, plates, silverware, condiments, storage containers, trash bags, soaps, etc. that you could want. We had lobster boils twice, and the outside burners and lobster pots were great, as was the 6 burner gas range. For 9 of us though, one fridge was not enough! But the house is large, charming and comfortable. Everyone liked having their own bathroom/bedroom combo and the A/C in the bedrooms was great. It really is a must, with heat waves becoming the norm. I don't think it would take much to add a couple of units to the main floor and the basement. They were hot, even with opening windows & running fans at night to pull in cooler air. Now, for the downsides. The weeds & weed-trees have grown up to where the views are limited. I had to hack away some branches along the staircase up from the driveway to use the safety railing. Being close to the road means road noise. And the cleanliness could have been better. Upon arrival, I found the windows and glass doors on the main floor covered with kids' handprints. There were spiderwebs everywhere; the fridge drawers and coffee pot hadn't been cleaned; and there was lots of cooking splatter on the framed pictures that served as a backsplash and walls around the sink and trash areas. (This is why I brought a container of clorox wipes - I'm super-picky that way, so it was cleaner when we left!) The bedspreads, decorative pillows, & slipcovered furniture need to be laundered. The sheets & towels, floors, and bathrooms were all spotless however. (Those Cuddledown sheets are on my Christmas list!) Oh, and none of the doors in the place want to latch, unless you lock them from inside. Most people probably wouldn't notice these things, or wouldn't care - just know your own cleanliness preferences and act accordingly. To be fair, it is a dog-friendly unit and there was only one cleaning lady; she would need a team of 3 to get a place that big cleaned every week! But those things really felt minor by the 2nd day - the place oozes charm and we had a great time. It had everything you could want for a great vacation. Movies, puzzles and games for rainy days; even laundry detergent. And Bailey Island is a gem. Cooks and Sundrenched restaurants are delicious and walkable. Kayak rentals, lobster boat charters, and a couple of beaches for the kids made for a memorable vacation. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week at a lovely lodging.

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022