Classic Waterfront Cottage with Private Fishing & boat dock - Boothbay Harbor

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A cozy room with a view of a lake, wooden furniture, and a large window.
A cozy room with a view of a body of water, wooden furniture, and a television.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a view of a lake.
A cozy room with a sofa, a chair, a wooden table, and large windows overlooking a body of water.
A wooden house with a staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Linekin Bay

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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East Boothbay, ME
  • Place, Linekin Bay
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Boothbay Harbor Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

East Boothbay

Located in East Boothbay, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Carousel Music Theater and Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Maine State Aquarium and Boothbay Railway Village are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
East Boothbay, ME

What's nearby

  • Linekin Bay - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Bowdoin College - 49 min drive - 63.8 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Bristol Fisherman's Coop - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tugboat Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Cup Coffeehouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Waterfront Cottage with Private Fishing & boat dock - Boothbay Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Classic Waterfront Cottage with Private Fishing & boat dock - Boothbay Harbor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic Waterfront Cottage with Private Fishing & boat dock - Boothbay Harbor?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Waterfront Cottage with Private Fishing & boat dock - Boothbay Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Waterfront Cottage with Private Fishing & boat dock - Boothbay Harbor located?

Located in the heart of East Boothbay, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Linekin Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Carousel Music Theater and Boothbay Region Land Trust. Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum and Barrett Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in East Booth Bay and the owner was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views from each room. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay while enjoying the nearby areas, shipping, boating , attractions. We had a great time. Doug is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an incredible spot! Can’t beat the location and the views. Our kids had so much fun fishing off the dock. The house had everything you need, kitchen was well set up for cooking meals in. Very clean! Host was easy to communicate with, very accommodating and helpful. Can’t say enough good things! We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet relaxing get away.

Presented accurately. Enjoyed surrounding area.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage

We had a great time and especially enjoyed the sunrises with our coffee each morning. Thanks Doug
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular views; good location; private but close; somewhat rustic but more than adequate accommodations; congenial, welcoming and accommodating host. Path from parking down to cabin is challenging with luggage, so pack light. Not for the mobility-challenged.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort and Charm!

We enjoyed our stay at Doug and Wendy’s cottage very much. What a treasure! So many front row seats to the great view. We loved the special touches: a laundry basket (!), all the little details like the spices and plenty of plates glasses cups. The whole house was immaculate and our hosts were very accommodating. The cottage can be a very relaxing homey place to stay, and also has plenty of things nearby to do see hike sit eat! We would love to come back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This beautiful cottage and its grounds are exactly as conveyed through the photos and description.

We pulled up to the cottage I had looked at photos of time and again. It looked exactly like the pictures inside and out. There was enough parking for our three cars on a small and peaceful street. The amenities were exactly as promised and the water is potable. The river was highly accessible and we were even able to tie up our kayaks on the beautiful bench by the water so we didn’t have to lug them up and down stairs or rocks. We had fun paddling around islands and through “the gut”. Best of all were the most welcoming owners who live right next door. They were unobtrusive, helpful, and warm. We loved exploring the Boothbay area, Southport, and the Pemaquid region. The only thing that surprised us was no sound of waves because the house is on a river before it opens to a bay, but that was a lack of research on our part! We absolutely loved our time at this cabin. Hope you choose to enjoy it too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Truly "the way life should be"

This was my first HomeAway experience and could not have had better luck. Doug was extremely helpful and prior to my arrival sent me a laundry list of things to do and see around Boothbay. It proved to be extremely helpful because I carried his list around daily to help pick out restaurants and explore other towns not far away from the house. The cabin itself is lovely and as soon as you step in the living room you are greeted with one heck of a view of the Damariscotta River. There was plenty of room in the cabin and the deck was a perfect place to enjoy my breakfast and coffee from the local general store up the road (a nice walking distance). When I noticed that Doug had provided all of the necessary things to cook lobsters at the house, I made sure to pick some up from town. The house is well stocked with everything one might need to cook pretty much anything and the fireplace was a nice added feature in the evenings. I also made sure to take advantage of the canoe that was available to better explore the river. I plan on returning.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay Michael. We have worked very hard over the years making sure the people who vacation at our cabin enjoy themselves and have everything they need. It was a pleasure having you and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view!!!

Our family stayed at the cabin for a week and loved every minute of it!!! The cabin was clean and comfortable with an amazing view of the Damariscotta River. The home is well designed with the MBR on one end and the other bedrooms/bathroom on the opposite end to ensure privacy. The water facing side of the cabin is literally a wall of windows that provides an extraordinary view. The dock is new and gives you easy access for boating. It’s a short drive to downtown Boothbay or a short walk to the East Boothbay General Store where you can get great pastries and sandwiches. Doug was a fantastic host every step of the way and checked in to be sure we had everything we needed. If you’re looking for a place to experience the charm of Boothbay, this cabin would be a good choice!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

East Boothbay gem

We had a very relaxing week at this property. The location was quiet and peaceful, views were beautiful from the large, nearly full-wall windows on the river side of the cabin. Great views from the dining area, family room and full-length enclosed porch. The side deck was terrific to just sit and enjoy the days. Our nearly blind retriever mix had a little trouble navigating the slight hill from the car to the house but she learned the routine in a day or two The property owner is wonderful to work with and was very helpful with arrangements. This one is certainly worth a LONG look - and a LONG stay:-)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location

This cottage has an extremely beautiful setting with gardens and a water view across the entire back of the cottage. The cottage was spotless and well layed out. Doug supplied us with all the information we needed. There were plenty of restaurants nearby. Our favorite place for take-out was the East Boothbay General Store. They have the best sandwiches I have ever had. Farm 23 Bakery is a must for fresh bread and pastries. They also make awesome soup. You definitely cannot go wrong staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous View!!

My husband and I stayed at this property with our adult daughter. We absolutely loved it here. The sunrise is the most beautiful I have seen. The house itself is wonderfully outfitted with everything you need as a home away from home. The location is great, close to the harbor, stores and restaurants. The owner Doug Gardner was wonderful, gave easy instructions for check in and a nice welcome gift. Love this property and look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Maine cottage!

We chose the location of Boothbay because it is the ideal smaller & very quaint Maine harbor village & is centrally located to the sites we wanted to explore. And we are so glad we found this particular cottage! It was perfect- location, size, amenities, cleanliness, everything! We were two couples plus our older dog. The house is ideally split so each couple had their privacy & we could meet in the middle general living areas which included two of the coziest sun porches overlooking the rocky shoreline. The cottage is on a lobster fishing harbor which was so very fun to watch lobstermen checking their traps. I particularly liked this harbor front cottage in order to experience the tides coming in & out twice daily- so mesmerizing. We even saw seals, loons, & an eagle! The furniture was all very cozy & comfy, including the beds & linens. I must also mention how much we appreciated the attentiveness of our host Doug. He & Wendy were great! We would absolutely return to this wonderful cottage- it offers THE total Maine experience! We loved every minute of our stay - it truly is a “peaceful retreat!”
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Maine Cabin.

What a great cabin to stay and spend time on the coast. The home is very comfortable, well appointed and the community is very friendly. This place is a keeper!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything you want in a vacation

This is a beautiful property right on the water. Quintessential Maine home with a most congenial host. Very well equipped and central to many Maine attractions. Both couples in our group loved it. A very comfortable master suite at one end and a family suite at the other end. In the middle is lots of living space and lots of windows overlooking the water. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Relaxing summer vacation

We had a lovely time in East Boothbay. You cant beat the location of this house. It was near to everything, but felt so private. The view was incredible. We loved the deck and the bench by the water. The house was well equipped with what we needed, including tools to eat the lobsters that we brought home and enjoyed on the deck. Doug was wonderful and gave us lots of great recommendations. We were vacationing with 2 adult couples and one toddler, and the layout of the house worked perfectly, with the living room separating the 2 living quarters. The only downside I would say for us was that the bedrooms were small in the wing with double bed and bunk bed. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Dream summer vacation

Stayed for a month in this cozy cabin. Every inch of space was utilized well and had everything you needed. The cabin was very comfortable and the views incredible! The cabin is even cuter in person! Loved the location because its quiet and safe. The owner(Doug) was fantastic! Very friendly and responsive. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Ideal

This is a fantastic house in a perfect location right on the water. It was perfect for my family of four but would accommodate a couple more people pretty easily. The owner Doug is a really nice guy and it was a pleasure to meet him. We’ll continue to come back as long as he’ll have us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week of heaven

Loved staying here - a breathtaking view of a working harbor, where weather and light change the scene all the time...Besides boats, there were eagles, osprey, loons, and seals. Warblers and chipmunks are your nearest residents in the lovely garden. Cottage is super comfy and easy and has a wonderful porch. Super clean, attentive property manager. And it's within minutes of hikes along the ocean or in the woods and all the restaurants and happenings of a cute coastal town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful house in perfect location

Beautiful house near one of the nicest towns in coastal Maine. Very comfortable and clean with gorgeous water views from the entire back of the house. Front of the house has views of the beautiful landscaping. Lots of comfortable sitting areas in front of the big windows. Mornings with coffee we're very nice on the bench right on the rocks at the waterfront. Also very private and quiet. Could not have asked for a better place. Lots of Maine charm and it is even cuter in person than it is in the photos. The host was extremely nice and professional, I cannot recommend this house more highly!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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A great Maine cottage with a beautiful view!

We so enjoyed our stay at the cottage in East Boothbay Maine. Spotlessly clean, spectacular views and quiet. Easy walking distance distance to the local general store. Very good, if somewhat hilly to take a little jog or two walk the dog. The owner was very helpful without being the slightest bit intrusive. The mid coast area of Maine has wonderful seafood, which we knew about and a wonderful botanical garden which we missed on this trip. Looks like we need to return!
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property and location.

Very relaxing. Amazing views
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Great waterfront property

We spent 4 days at this location and it was perfect. The house was clean with a well equipped kitchen with all the basics. We had a nice welcome letter from the owners as well. Due to the time of year, the cabin was well stocked with extra warm blankets. There was also plenty of firewood for a evening fire. The sunrise and the waterfront view was a perfect way to start everyday. It was located within 5min of Boothbay Harbor. Doug provided us with countless food ideas in Boothbay as well as surrounding areas. We did try local hiking trails in the area which were easy to find. If you're looking for a great place to sit back and relax, this place is for you. We would highly recommend staying at this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
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