{"id":1077,"date":"2022-02-20T20:31:01","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T01:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rentalsmaine.com\/?post_type=property-listing&p=1077"},"modified":"2025-10-22T01:20:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T05:20:46","slug":"pickwick","status":"publish","type":"property-listing","link":"https:\/\/rentalsmaine.com\/property-listing\/pickwick\/","title":{"rendered":"Pickwick"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pickwick Rental \u2013 A Quiet Coastal Retreat in Brooklin, Maine<\/h2>\n

\nPickwick is a simple, welcoming two-bedroom, one-bath home located just outside the village center of Brooklin. The property has a grassy lawn with outdoor chairs, offering a calm spot to relax in the coastal air. Inside, you’ll find a bright living room with comfortable seating, a small dining area, and a compact kitchen equipped with a countertop oven and separate microwave. Please note: there is not a full-sized oven.<\/strong> The home sleeps up to four guests and is pet-friendly.\n<\/p>\n

\nOne bedroom features a double bed and large glass doors that bring in natural light and open to a view of the surrounding trees. The second bedroom includes two twin beds, making the layout ideal for families or friends traveling together. The full bathroom is clean and functional, and the overall layout is straightforward and easy to settle into. The right side of the property is closed off for owner storage.\n<\/p>\n

\nPickwick is best suited for guests looking for a quiet, unhurried place to stay while exploring the Downeast Maine coast.\n<\/p>\n

Explore Brooklin and Beyond<\/h2>\n

\nBrooklin is a small mid-coastal town known for its boatbuilding heritage, artistic spirit, and quiet beauty. Home to the Brooklin Boat Yard, WoodenBoat School, and WoodenBoat Magazine, it attracts sailors, writers, and those seeking a slower pace of life. E.B. White, author of Charlotte\u2019s Web<\/em>, lived here for much of his life.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe town offers a strong sense of community and a mix of local charm and creative energy. You\u2019ll find walking access to the ocean and the center of town, as well as friendly locals and a peaceful, down-to-earth atmosphere.\n<\/p>\n

Local Highlights and Things to Do<\/h3>\n
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  • Brooklin General Store<\/strong> \u2013 A well-stocked, rebuilt classic with groceries, local goods, and a deli.<\/li>\n
  • Friend Memorial Library<\/strong> \u2013 A beautiful community library and architectural highlight.<\/li>\n
  • WoodenBoat School & WoodenBoat Magazine<\/strong> \u2013 Learn about traditional boatbuilding or tour the scenic campus.<\/li>\n
  • E.B. White\u2019s Farm<\/strong> \u2013 Private residence, but nearby for fans of literature and history.<\/li>\n
  • The Reach Beach<\/strong> \u2013 Small beach and access point for kayaking, walking, and watching the tides.<\/li>\n
  • Public Hiking Trails<\/strong> \u2013 Enjoy trails like Harriman Point Preserve, Flye Point Preserve, and Blue Hill Mountain.<\/li>\n
  • Local Art Galleries and Pottery Studios<\/strong> \u2013 Brooklin and nearby Sedgwick are home to many creatives.<\/li>\n
  • Eggemoggin Reach Regatta<\/strong> \u2013 A scenic, historic wooden boat sailing race every summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \nBrooklin is also well-positioned for day trips to nearby destinations including:\n<\/p>\n

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    • Blue Hill Village<\/strong> (16 miles) \u2013 Dining, shopping, and seasonal events.<\/li>\n
    • Deer Isle & Stonington<\/strong> \u2013 Working harbors, dramatic coastal views, and art walks.<\/li>\n
    • Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor<\/strong> \u2013 Iconic hikes, cliffs, and wildlife viewing.<\/li>\n
    • Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory<\/strong> \u2013 Stunning panoramic views from the tallest public bridge observatory in the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      The Pickwick is a small, conveniently-located, pet-friendly house just outside of the quiet village of Brooklin, known worldwide for Brooklin Boat Yard and Wooden Boat School and Magazine. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7874,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"listing-location":[10,42,43],"listing-type":[14],"class_list":["post-1077","property-listing","type-property-listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","listing-location-brooklin","listing-location-blue-hill-peninsula","listing-location-downeast-maine","listing-type-in-town"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentalsmaine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property-listing\/1077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentalsmaine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property-listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentalsmaine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/property-listing"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsmaine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property-listing\/1077\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7856,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsmaine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property-listing\/1077\/revisions\/7856"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsmaine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentalsmaine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"listing-location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsmaine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing-location?post=1077"},{"taxonomy":"listing-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentalsmaine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing-type?post=1077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}