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Century-old oceanfront home with wraparound porch - walk downtown, dogs OK

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10142 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Boothbay, ME
  • Linekin Bay
    1 min walk
  • Cabbage Island
    9 min walk
  • Barrett Park
    12 min walk
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    69 min drive

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About the area

Boothbay Harbor

On the beach.Your stay at this Boothbay Harbor vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Linekin Bay and Cabbage Island. Also, Barrett Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Boothbay Railway Village is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Barrett Park - 12 min walk
  • Boothbay Railway Village - 18 min walk
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 4 min drive
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 4 min drive
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 48 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪East Boothbay General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunton's Doghouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pinkham's Gourmet Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McSeagull’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.

Century-old oceanfront home with wraparound porch - walk downtown, dogs OK

Maine Stay

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Fulfill your fantasies of a summer in Midcoast Maine at this four-bedroom Boothbay Harbor retreat, a century-old home with a wrap-around porch, a dog-friendly living space, and a glorious oceanfront location within walking distance of downtown.

Built at the turn of the century, this classic four-square home sits one mile east of downtown Boothbay Harbor - the perfect place to book a kayaking excursion, a fishing charter, or an unforgettable whale-watching adventure. From this beautiful spot, you can explore the ocean coast at Barrett Park half a mile southwest, or dine on fresh lobster at Boothbay Lobster Wharf half a mile further.

The living space is full of warmth and charm, offering a country kitchen (with a dishwasher), free WiFi, and a cable TV for your indoor entertainment. Bring your morning coffee outside to the wrap-around porch, read the newspaper at the picnic table with a view of the ocean cove, and set up badminton games with your loved ones in the grassy yard below. Come dinnertime, you can host family clambakes on the charcoal grill outside and take your dog for long, leisurely walks around the neighborhood at sunset (please note that dogs must be leashed outdoors and that a nightly pet fee applies).

Escape to one of the most beloved towns on Maine's gorgeous Midcoast - book your family vacation to Boothbay Harbor today!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1528 sq ft (142 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Century-old Oceanfront Home House
14359

Century-old oceanfront home with wraparound porch - walk downtown, dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rob A.

Old Farm House
It's fine as long as you go into it with the understanding that it's an old farm house that has been marginally mantained a not updated. A corner of the property has a water view which is pretty. After hours communication with the management company was slow. We stayed because it was one of the last available properties on a holiday weekend but would not go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming old house
Our party of 8 enjoyed our stay. The house is well equipped and stocked to get you started. Conveniently located to town and the Botanical Gardens. Plenty of outside space for kids to run around and play. It has a beautiful view of the cove but is very rocky. This didn't stop us from hunting hermit crabs and catching fish. The house is old but that gives it the Maine charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
Wonderful place to stay. Plenty of room. Right next to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely long weekend in Autumn
The title and description are spot on, this is a vintage home with every amenity we needed for a long weekend exploring Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor. We only needed 3 bedrooms, so did not use the bunk beds tucked into the first floor alcove, and planned to spend most of our time out & about. It was a perfect location for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

michael s.

Classic Boothbay Cottage
Great location close to town with great view of lobster cove. some of the furniture needs updates the lift chair has a short circuit and gets stuck in up position. the other upholstered chair should be replace or at lest a slip cover quote dirty. Trash is an issue, prior tenants has lobster and barrels were full. a trash bin to hold barrels would be a big plus since animals got into the trash.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacationer
Absolutely lovely estate. Was perfectly set oceanfront. Thank you for opening your home to us. We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Erin L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We knew the home was older when we booked, which was fine, but it was very cluttered with unnecessary and unusable furniture and other “things”. It was not very clean. There were dust balls everywhere. Although the towels may have been clean they smelled like cigarette smoke and perfume, thankfully there was a washer and dryer and we washed them all. I think the most disappointing and misleading thing was that the water access is treacherous and not really usable. There is no landing at the bottom of the steps seen in the pictures. The steps are steep and crooked and at the bottom (if the tide is out) are jagged rocks and seaweed. We brought kayaks but only used them twice because it was quite difficult and dangerous to launch from the house. This area was not swim-able. I took my kids to a small park down the road to do that. It’s sad because this could be an absolutely beautiful house and property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful old house close to town
Downtown Boothbay is a perfectly manageable walk, the town swimming hole is even closer, and the house has a stair down to the water, where you can put in a kayak or paddleboard. We were six people (me and wife, in laws, and two teenage kids). We were not cramped, had a great time over three nights. House is not young, but it's in good condition, has a lot of character. No real neighbors to worry about, nice lawn, we saw a family of mink, went kayaking, ate lobster, shopped in boothbay harbor, had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just What We Hoped!
We loved this older charmer! The house gave us the feeling of visiting Aunt Anna or our grandparents place. The rooms were comfortable for us and roomy enough for all of us to be together or find our own space. The quiet of early Spring, the nice lawn and the ocean were all what we needed to get together and recoup. Thank you to the staff at Vacassa and the owners of this property. We noted there was likely someone of Finnish heritage I am half Finn and it was fun to share stories about Finland with my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Annette M.

Frustrated
When we arrived, I was taken aback. The pictures on line did not portray the true reality of the house. The pictures were taken with a wide angle lens making the rooms appear larger than they were. The dining room table was our favorite place!!! We basically used the house as a place to sleep which it was adequate. We loved Boothbay Harbor and exploring Maine. I attempted to find out why the fees and expenses regarding the house were NOT given before committing to the property. They were almost as much as what was on the picture as the nightly rate. No where did it say that there would be additional costs. I never received a response to either email. The house was adequate but not portrayed honestly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

john R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great well equipped house
We stayed here with our 4 kids and loved it. Tons of space, nice yard with tidal water behind it. The house had everything you could ever need, one of the best equipped houses we’ve rented. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Attendance
Friends stayed at this property to attend a wedding. Location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the place. We hope to return.
Wonderful spot, rustic home. Our 1st night we had animals spread the last guests garbage all over the lawn. We also discovered the grill was out if gas. Each time, we contacted the VRBO folks and our concerns were addressed within hours which was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Great ocean house on Lobster Bay! Well equipped house and grounds. Fun spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Vicki L., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Vibe
It’s a comfortable century old home with antique doors and windows . A lot of character.We loved the porch and the dining room best of all. . The porch view is awesome if your on the side or at the picnic table as you can see the cove. Steep ,rickety stairs lead down to this cove, but kids really don’t care. They just need a lot of supervision. It is a peaceful and very functional place .
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boothbay Lobster Cove Rd
Outdated cottage but very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Jerry W.

Needs TLC
Well...we had to have a new thermostat installed for future guests....there was no welcoming package...leather Chair needs to go...but we old friends had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Visit
We had a wonderful long Labor Day weekend. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed. We spent most of our time on the porch which had a view of the water. We were able to rent a kayak for a few days and go out exploring the area. The property does not have a dock but has stairs down to a small rocky beach where we could store the kayak. The house has three comfortable upstairs bedrooms and one very small room with bunk beds on the first floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jody D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
We very much enjoyed our stay on Lobster Cove Rd. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood, but is so close to town that you can zip in and out. You can even walk if you’re up for a bit of a hike. The house is well stocked with everything you need. It is an older property, but very charming. We enjoyed coffee on the porch every morning. My only complaint is about the water access. It’s down a very steep wooden staircase without a dock or landing at the bottom. But once we were down their even my teenagers enjoyed looking around, especially when the tide was out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and cozy
Great place for kids to run around. We could watch them from the porch! Beautiful cove to explore at low tide. And near lots of cool Maine experiences.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine 2019
7 beautiful days in Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value for big group
Charming old house with view of water. Equipped with everything we needed and then some. Luckily us rural Hoosiers could still sleep with back door that didn’t lock. Bunk bed room is strictly for sleeping- tiny. We spent majority of time on front “veranda”. Lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
There were 9 of us at this home for a 60th birthday celebration!
Every amenity was there to have a large group gathering including g a picnic table on the front porch! Breezes and water view was an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019