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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Port Clyde, ME
  • Place, Marshall Point Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rockland Harbor Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Samoset Resort Golf Course
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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

Gardenwalk Crest, Elevated Harbor Views, Dock & Boathouse, Village Setting

Newly renovated Gardenwalk Crest is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ocean view home set on an elevated rise overlooking Port Clyde and its working harbor, with sweeping views to Muscongus Bay. This location offers a rare combination of harbor views, outdoor space, and proximity to the village, while still feeling slightly tucked away from the center of activity. With gardens, dock access, and strong indoor-outdoor living, this is a classic coastal Maine retreat designed to be enjoyed year round.

This home follows a traditional Maine cape layout, with comfortable, well-defined rooms and a natural flow between spaces. The main open feel is in the combined living and dining area, enhanced by large windows and sliding glass doors that connect seamlessly to the outdoor deck.

While the home accommodates up to six guests, it is best suited for a family or two couples who appreciate a classic coastal home with both indoor and outdoor living.

As you arrive, you can park inside the two-bay garage or in the off-road spaces in front. The property sits on a sloping lot with generous lawns, a hammock, a large shade tree, and a professionally maintained flower garden. The gardens attract butterflies and birds and create a peaceful setting for relaxing, reading, or painting.

The setting is especially inviting, with open harbor views, coastal light, and beautiful sunsets. Whether enjoying your morning coffee outside or winding down in the evening, the property naturally encourages you to slow down and take in your surroundings.

Entering the home, you come through the kitchen, which has a clean, modern feel. The kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator with ice maker and filtered water, range with oven, dishwasher, and all cookware and dining essentials. A Keurig, standard coffee maker, toaster, and blender are provided. The island offers seating for three.

To the right of the kitchen is a half bath, along with a laundry area including washer, dryer, folding space, and pantry storage.

Moving into the main living area, the dining and living room create a comfortable shared space. The dining table seats six, and the living area includes a sofa, armchairs, and a smart flat screen TV with cable and streaming capability.

Large windows and sliding glass doors across the front of the home bring in natural light and create an easy indoor-outdoor connection.

The doors open to an ocean-facing deck with lounge chairs, a dining table for six, a grill, and a fire pit, making it a natural place to gather throughout the day and into the evening.

Upstairs, there are two king bedrooms, both with ocean views, along with a third bedroom with two twin beds and a partial view of the harbor. Each room includes L.L. Bean bedding, closets, and bedside lighting. A full bathroom with soaking tub and tile shower is located on this level.

This home is designed to be enjoyed year round. In the warmer months, the gardens, harbor views, and outdoor spaces invite you outside, while the large tree offers shade on sunny afternoons. In fall, the landscape shifts with changing leaves and coastal light. In the colder months, the home becomes a cozy retreat for gathering, reading, writing, playing board games, working on puzzles, or simply slowing down together. Many guests also enjoy spending holidays here in a classic coastal Maine setting.

Around the Fourth of July, you may see fireworks from the surrounding harbor area. These are typically set off by local residents and may appear in different directions across the water.

Just below the deck is the cutting garden with a winding stone walkway. From there, a meandering path leads down toward the waterfront where you will find the dock and boathouse.

The shoreline here is tidal. At high tide, the water comes in close to the dock, and at low tide the mud flats are fully exposed. A ladder off the dock allows for swimming at higher tides.

The dock and boathouse are located just across a right-of-way along Co-op Road, where you may see local lobstermen heading to and from the wharf throughout the day. This is part of the character of a working harbor and adds to the authentic coastal experience.

Due to the tidal nature of the waterfront, launching boats or kayaks directly from the property is not always practical. Guests traveling with boats or looking to rent watercraft can use the nearby public town landing, which offers consistent launching, parking, and dock access. The Port Clyde General Store dock and marina also offers gas, diesel, mooring services, and possible slip space.

Just down Co-op Road, you can purchase fresh lobster directly from local fishermen and bring it back to prepare at home.

Area Amenities: Gardenwalk Crest is located just outside the center of Port Clyde, approximately a quarter mile from the main village area. Guests can easily walk or bike into town to enjoy coffee, a drink, or light fare at Squid Ink, breakfast or lunch at the historic Ocean House Dining Room, live music and casual dining at The Barn Café, fresh seafood at The Black Harpoon, and dessert from Village Ice Cream. The Dip Net offers casual waterfront dining.

The Port Clyde General Store dock and marina offers gas, diesel, mooring services, and possible slip space. The nearby public town landing provides parking, dock access, and a consistent place to launch kayaks or small boats.

Sea kayaks can be rented locally, and bicycles can be rented from Maine Sport in Rockland. Guests may also rent small boats, including Boston Whalers, through Port Harbor Marine, and arrange mooring or slip space through the Port Clyde General Store dock and marina.

Drift Inn Beach is about a mile away and offers a beautiful tidal beach experience. Nearby Marshall Point Lighthouse, famously featured in Forrest Gump, is one of the most iconic coastal landmarks in Maine. Port Clyde and nearby Tenants Harbor also offer local art galleries and coastal experiences.

For families traveling with children, the area is close to Blueberry Cove Camp, Herring Gut Coastal Science Center, and the St. George Sailing Club. Advance registration is strongly recommended, as these programs often fill quickly.

If additional space is needed for guests, we recommend the nearby Ocean House Hotel in Port Clyde.

Provided for your convenience are linens, bath towels, washcloths, hand towels, six beach towels, and six beach chairs. You will also find your first tank of propane for the grill and fire pit, dish soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, cable television, and wireless internet. This home is on town water.

While we make every effort to assure the accuracy of this listing, as well as the condition of equipment and quality of provided services, we make no implied guarantee of connectivity for wireless internet or services provided by third parties. That being said, we will do everything in our power to remedy any situation as quickly as possible.

8 Raspberry Lane is a Saturday to Saturday rental offered year round.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Marshall Point Lighthouse. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Marshall Point Lighthouse and 8 minutes from Tenants Harbor Marina
As a guest of Ocean View Gardenwalk Crest, Walk to Village, Dock & Boathouse, July 4 Views, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

PET POLICY: Dogs are the only pets allowed in pet friendly homes. There is a $150.00 Pet Fee (plus applicable tax), charged per pet.
Check-in / Check-out: We have a strict Saturday to Saturday rental policy. No exceptions will be made. Thank you for your understanding.
Insurance: We highly recommend the purchase of rental insurance. This can be done durning payment through VRBO.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

New Listing: Gardenwalk Crest & Dock House Port Clyde
New Listing: Gardenwalk Crest & Dock House Port Clyde
New Listing: Gardenwalk Crest & Dock House Private vacation home
New Listing: Gardenwalk Crest & Dock House Private vacation home

Gardenwalk Crest, Elevated Harbor Views, Dock & Boathouse, Village Setting Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F., Portsmouth, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful visit! Love this house and the amazing view!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a gorgeous week of August weather and enjoyed the views. Nice location, near town. Overall we felt the property was overpriced. Relatively small rooms. No good access to ocean for swimming or boating. Kitchen appliances need replacement. Have been coming to Port Clyde for 30 years, disappointed the general Store not rebuilt. If you are looking for gorgeous views and a near to town location and the price doesn’t give you pause, this property is good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W., Sacramento, California USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house in lovely spot, overlooking Port Clyde.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen S.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Longhorn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Coastal Village

Gardenwalk Crest House is a lovely home perched on a beautifully landscaped, sloped lot overlooking a working harbor. The grounds are covered with lush gardens of blooming perennials. The house was stocked with every essential for cooking family meals and furnished for comfortable lounging. The walls of windows provided natural light and beautiful views. The bedrooms were comfortable, all with views to the harbor and Hupper Island. The location is walkable to everything in Port Clyde including the ferry to Monhegan Island. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck every evening waiting for the sun to set. Our pup was content watching the birds, boats and neighbor's cat. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaryn T., Syracuse, New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Village spot with Privacy

As always, Veronika’s property did not disappoint! Beautiful home in a great village location but still with a nice amount of privacy. We were pleasantly surprised by hours of viewing the vibrant Northern Lights from the deck, overlooking the harbor. Great spot for family fun with plenty of activities for parents and children of any age. The rooms were beautiful and the beds comfortable. The kitchen is more than adequate and very well equipped for any meal you can dream up. We come to Maine several times a year and this is one of our favorite spots. Huge thanks to Veronika once again!!! We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pt Clyde

Charming and well equipped home with absolutely stunning garden and yard. Completely relaxing and quiet. Spent one day on trip to Monhegan Island( walked to ferry). Highly recommend! The Schoolhouse Bakery in Tenants Harbor supplied us with great bread and pastries. As others have mentioned, the port next door does have a lot of commotion around 3 am.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W., Sacramento, California USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Luxurious digs

Nicest house we've ever rented in Maine. Beautifully laid out with high quality furniture, bedding, kitchen wares and tasteful, original art. It's a premium product in a lovely spot. The wrap-around deck, spacious lawn, and meticulously maintained garden are icing on the cake. We had a great time and already booked a repeat visit in 2025.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restoration by the sea

We have been coming to Port Clyde for over 25 years and it never disappoints. Started renting Linda Bean’s places around 10 years ago. This was our first time in this home and it was lovely! The only bad thing we experienced was the co2 detector went off 2x due to heavy fog, alarmingly in the middle of the night, but the property manager was incredibly responsive, helpful, and very knowledgeable putting our minds at ease. A minor blip compared to all the magic we experienced during our time there. We are grateful to have had our dream vacation in this very special place. Thank you for renting this home to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port Clyde Maine

Veronika Carlson and Linda Bean’s Perfect Maine Vacation Rentals are wonderful. They have several properties on the Maine Coast, Port Clyde area. We have stayed in three over the past year or so, with absolutely no complaints. They know the business and are responsive to all needs and requests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AARON S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house with all the amenities you need!

This was our first Vrbo rental and we were very impressed with the location and how clean and beautiful the house was. We couldn't have asked for a better location and rental house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F., Portsmouth, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing View

We spent a relaxing week enjoying this beautiful home and didn’t want to leave. The panoramic view, loads of windows, comfortable furniture and beautiful artwork are just a few of the things that make this an extra special house. Each day, our dog was anxious to explore the area and sit on the deck with us. Looking forward to returning!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Port Clyde!

The property is beautifully maintained and comfortable for 6 adults. We enjoyed a perfect fall week, with views of the active harbor, walks, and day-trips to explore the area. We return every year to enjoy the beauty of Port Clyde and the surrounding areas - nothing like it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alastair R., Weston, CT

Liked: Cleanliness

Sept23

Excellent property, efficiently managed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrick f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean quaint port Clyde vacation

House was great, great kitchen supply, game supply, sunsets were beautiful, host was very prompt and accommodating. Thanks Veronica
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home

The Gardenwalk house is a lovely home with beautiful views of the harbor and nearby islands. We spent many hours enjoying the deck and the fire pit. The house was very clean and well-kept. The beds were very comfortable and the noise of the harbor early in the morning was not a problem for anyone in our family — I did turn the fans on at night to provide white noise which may have made a difference. I highly recommend this home for anyone looking for a relaxing stay in Port Clyde.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Port Clyde Stay

We had an ideal family vacation in Port Clyde at 8 Raspberry Lane. We have been coming to Maine and St George Peninsula for 16 years but this was our first time staying directly in the village/harbor of Port Clyde. The home itself was incredibly comfortable (the beds!!) and the furnishings and decor were very elevated for a rental (beautiful artwork, incredibly comfortable beds, top of the line kitchen equipment, furniture, etc). Best of all was the wrap around view from the living room and the deck, which was gorgeous. We also took advantage of the very sweet fishing cottage down below for games of cards at night and sitting by the fire pit, which was such a unique feature of the house. The location was mostly perfect because we were traveling with not-yet-driving-teenagers so they were able to walk easily to town and visit the general store, the ice cream shop, and the coffee shop. As a family we also took walks to the lighthouse which is a must. The one issue for some might be the close proximity to the lobster pound, which we didn't realize how close it was. A huge plus is that we were able to buy lobsters directly off the dock and the price could not be beat. But the docks were lit up and busy at all hours of the night and from the bedroom you could hear trucks and workers coming and going at 1am, 3am. For us we would stay again because of all the other wonderful features and we like a little activity, but if you want solitude then this might not be the right spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect

We loved this property. The garden was perfectly bordered and maintained which made the dog stay easier. The house was outfitted with everything we could possibly need. The views were exactly what we wanted. The bedrooms had king sized beds (in 2 of them). The house was also perfectly decorated. Loved it! Coming back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Terri E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot on a working harbor

Loved Port Clyde, especially being able to walk the short distance into the village: meals on the water, ice cream, breakfast & shopping at the Port Clyde General Store, the Wyeth and Barbara Ernst Prey galleries, hopping the boat to Monhegan for a day of hiking, and a wonderful walk to the Marshall Point lighthouse. Loved the quirky, charming, rocky Drift In beach; and watching the lobster boats on the harbor. Some in our group rented kayaks which were dropped right at the boathouse, very convenient! The house was extremely clean and neat, and HGTV perfect. (We kinda missed the "vintage" Maine spirit, but we're probably the outliers). And Veronika couldn't have been more responsive to the few questions we had upon arrival. Especially helpful was the warning about the July 4th fireworks right in front of our deck. Long, loud, and beautiful, with the best seats in the house (if you're not a dog!) Only quirk of the house was the lack of cabinet space for storing groceries. And the lack of basic condiments and gen'l cooking supplies other than salt/pepper (sugar, mustard, etc.) we've always found in rentals over the years. This was our first VRBO – friends tell us that's typical. Otherwise, kitchen was expertly fitted out (if a bit tight to get around with six prepping for a meal.) One negative, the pics didn't quite alert us to the view of the road/trucks/work activity directly in front of the property. But the glorious garden between house and road helped make up for it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Heather C., Dover, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

If I were to have a Maine summer home this would be it!

We loved our stay here! PROS: The house is extremely comfortable with plenty of space for our family of four, my mother-in-law & our dog. It is well-appointed with everything you could possibly need. The decor is quintessential Maine very charming. The location is fantastic, we walked into Port Clyde in minutes for meals, shopping, as well as catching boats for a puffin tour & Monhegan Island. It is a short distance to Drift Inn beach, which is lovely at low tide. It is a short ride to surrounding towns with much to offer. Despite much fog & rain, we still had a wonderful time. The home has an awesome toy closet & multiple spaces to read, watch TV, and relax. The view from the deck is amazing. There is plenty of outdoor space to entertain if vacationing in close proximity to friends & family. The property manager was easy to reach & very helpful. CONS: No A/C if that is something you are looking for. It was cool for us & there are fans provided, so we were ok. Given the location, & that harbor work starts very early in the morning, 4 AM-ish, with windows open, this can wake you. Check in and check out as listed on VRBO is 5 pm and 9 am, but is actually 4 pm and 10 am. There is one full bath & one half bath, I missed this & thought there were 2 full. Finally you will find yourself doing some housework before checking out including washing/drying all towels, stripping beds & starting first load & vacuuming with a heavy, awkward vacuum. This dampened my vacation buzz a bit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best

The house is spectacular, this was at least our fourth time renting it....brand new with the best kitchen and cooking implements; the view is one of the best from any house in Maine of a working harbor that is stunning and always has activity.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great property - our second time staying here and we loved it as much as the first time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location in Port Clyde

Beautiful property and tremendous location in Port Clyde. You can walk into town for dinner and the views are stunning. The house is well decorated and has everything you need in a kitchen (yes, even a waffle maker). It is a quiet street but overlooks a lobster pound...so the time (4:00 a.m.) and saltiness of the language can be a bit much when it gets loud but I'm a heavy sleeper and it's not the owners fault. No Air conditioning in the home but we stayed during a very warm week and there is always a refreshing breeze coming off the water (on this peninsula). We were worried about the heat but it was a non-issue (despite the very warm temps). We had one issue with the refrigerator...it kept beeping because of the cooling fan. Called Veronika and Chip (maintenance guy) arrived on a Sunday night 30 minutes later so responsive there. In short, I would stay there again or at another property with this group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022