10/10 Excellent
Simon H.
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, wonderful hosts
Simon H.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2024
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Cottage on the Water with Beautiful View
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Georgetown, ME
- Georgetown Pottery5 min walk
- Reid State Park19 min drive
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens51 min drive
- Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)67 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living Room
1 Double Futon
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cottage on the Water with Beautiful View
This cottage is on a small bluff overlooking the water and surrounding marshes. It is located on a secluded peninsula just 5 miles from Bath, Me.
There is a hiking trail along water's edge and also kayaks and canoes to rent to explore the waterways.
The cottage has wood beamed ceilings and pine floors. There is a good size screened porch from which you can enjoy sunset views over the water.
There is a queen size bed in one bedroom and two twin size beds in the other. The couch in the living room converts to a bed for additional sleeping accommodations.
For those who desire to stay 'plugged in' we offer basic channels and Wifi.
The kitchen is complete with full size refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster and coffee pot not to mention all the pots, pans, dishes and utensils you will need. If you enjoy to BBQ there is a charcoal grill just outside the front door. For lobster lovers we have a large pot available for you to cook them fresh in your cottage.
The Midcoast area of Maine is known for its miles of white sandy beaches and lobster wharfs where you can enjoy their famous lobster dinners on the dock as you watch the lobstermen bringing in their catch for the day. What makes the midcoast so appealing is the fact that you get to enjoy all this without the crowds. You will love the slower pace of life and the pristine beauty of this untouched area.
There is a hiking trail along water's edge and also kayaks and canoes to rent to explore the waterways.
The cottage has wood beamed ceilings and pine floors. There is a good size screened porch from which you can enjoy sunset views over the water.
There is a queen size bed in one bedroom and two twin size beds in the other. The couch in the living room converts to a bed for additional sleeping accommodations.
For those who desire to stay 'plugged in' we offer basic channels and Wifi.
The kitchen is complete with full size refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster and coffee pot not to mention all the pots, pans, dishes and utensils you will need. If you enjoy to BBQ there is a charcoal grill just outside the front door. For lobster lovers we have a large pot available for you to cook them fresh in your cottage.
The Midcoast area of Maine is known for its miles of white sandy beaches and lobster wharfs where you can enjoy their famous lobster dinners on the dock as you watch the lobstermen bringing in their catch for the day. What makes the midcoast so appealing is the fact that you get to enjoy all this without the crowds. You will love the slower pace of life and the pristine beauty of this untouched area.
Property manager
Katie Francis
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
$50 Pet Cleaning Fee
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Georgetown
Located in Georgetown, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Maine Maritime Museum and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Montsweag Flea Market and Maine Street. Maine State Aquarium and Boothbay Railway Village are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Georgetown, ME
What's nearby
- Georgetown Pottery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Doubling Point Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
- Reid State Park - 19 min drive - 14.0 km
- Popham Beach - 47 min drive - 42.8 km
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 51 min drive - 51.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Cabin - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Fiona's Catering - 10 min drive
- Burger King - 10 min drive
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 44 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jean Pierre D.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic property
Jean Pierre D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
James C.
20 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple and nice
James C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn R.
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic Maine
Marilyn R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gretchen P.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute gem! New favorite place!
Gretchen P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Celeste K.
2 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded Maine getaway
Celeste K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kate B.
11 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Kate B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nicole B., Lowell, MA
17 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful week at Back River Bend
Nicole B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jack J.
28 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer 2022
Jack J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
M A.
25 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
M A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nicole B., Lowell, MA
8 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Stay!
Nicole B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kara H.
17 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peaceful escape to the Maine coast
Kara H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Annie M., MIDDLEBURY Vermont
22 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cabin by the river
Annie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rose O.
30 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot
Rose O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Ted J.
23 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax, peaceful in all weather conditions.
Ted J.
10/10 Excellent
Taylor K.
25 Oct 2018
A wonderful week
Taylor K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Dan M., Cambridge, MA, USA
26 Aug 2017
Great location and views.
Dan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Debbie H.
28 Aug 2016
Exact;y what we were looking for and as advertized
Debbie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
E R.
15 Aug 2016
Rustic Cabin
E R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
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10/10 Excellent
Gwen R.
8 Aug 2016
A lovely location
Gwen R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jamie C.
13 July 2016
Perfect and updated
Jamie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ross D.
5 July 2016
Very nice cottage with great views of the river
Ross D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
25 Aug 2015
Cottage in the Woods
Heather R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
28 July 2015
Awesome!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
4 Oct 2013
Peace and beauty
About the host
Hosted by Katie Francis
We, Sam and Ruth Francis, are the owners and hosts of eight rental properties in Georgetown, Maine. We have four wonderful grown sons and are proud grandparents. We worked for years to finish our timber frame dream home at the tip of the peninsula. We have past the property management part of the cottages to our son, Chris and his wife, Katie.
Why they chose this property
We purchased this unique fifty acre property with its half mile long peninsula over thirty years ago. Since then we have lived here and operated a traditional wooden boat shop. Over the years we have built six charming cottages, as well as, converted a Sailor's Loft to a rental with breathtaking, panoramic views. We also, offer the home that we first built and lived in to renters, with it's ideal location at the tip of the peninsula with deep water frontage and a private dock. We have added other touches to our property with a garden house, ten slip boat dock, a hiking trail and clearings for fishing and picnics.
What makes this property unique
The cottages are situated to allow privacy and also to maintain the quality of the open, natural spaces. Each cottage overlooks the marsh and the Back River which flows off the mighty Kennebec River and nature conservancy land beyond.
Languages:
English
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