With a stay at this cottage in Jonesport, you'll be on the beach, and 16.1 mi (26 km) from Roque Bluffs State Park and 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Bad Little Falls Park. .This beach cottage is 17 mi (27.3 km) from Burnham Tavern Museum and 17.5 mi (28.1 km) from Rogue Bluffs Beach.
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 78 min drive
Restaurants
Bayview Take Out - 9 min drive
Atlantic Shellfish - 11 min drive
Smith's Lobster - 8 min drive
Oceanside Takeout
Tall Barney's Restaurant - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ruby Cottage on the shores of Sandy River Beach
Get ready to relax in this tranquil 1-bedroom cottage in Jonesport, ME. It's perfect for a couples getaway, but can sleep up to four. Built in 1924, this peaceful retreat has a bohemian feel and features a cozy living room and fully equipped kitchen. The cottage is just 100 feet away from the public entrance to Sandy River Beach, one of Maine's most spectacular vacation destinations, famous for soft sand and sea glass, From the front door, guest can also explore Bar Island at low tide. It's just a stone's throw away from Great Wass, Jasper Beach, Roque Bluffs State Park, the Bold Coast, Quoddy Head State Park, and hundreds of other adventure opportunities in down east Maine. This is an excellent location from which to explore the natural beauty of the Downeast coast.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features ecotours nearby, rock climbing nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
0.5 bathroom
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
Near the ocean
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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)
General
Unit size: 600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Turn off the heater and turn off the gas at the back of the heater. The shut off is the blue knob directly behind the heater. The gas is off when the knob is perpendicular to the tubing.
Used towels should be left in the laundry basket in the bathroom.
Used bedding should be left on the beds, but please turn down the beds to signal that they have been used.
Please leave trash and recycling in their recepticles.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Ruby Cottage on the shores of Sandy River Beach Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Heidi F.
9 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the cottage!
Heidi F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
brittany c.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage with great view!
brittany c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
BRENDA C.
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ruby Cottage
Very nice cottage , and clean. the Picture on your site, makes the Cottage look like it was right on the beach , which it is not. Its on a cliff, which was fine for us , but not fine for children. This is why We took 1 star away from the on line listing