Location: Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay Harbor Area, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (West Harbor)
Accommodations: Cottage, 5 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 4 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Cottage
This beautiful, well equipped classic Maine summer cottage has been in the family for generations and is filled with happy family memories. It is fully equipped, spacious and comfortable, inside and outside. There is no better place on earth than the front porch as the sun goes down and casts its light on the hulls of the yachts anchored in the harbor.
FIRST FLOOR: Inviting, comfortable living room with oversized fireplace (stocked wood box), games galore (including bumper pool table), two seating areas, bookshelves filled with classics and contemporary books. Picture window looks out to the harbor and islands beyond. Formal dining room, picture window out to harbor and islands. Old fashioned pantry. Eat-in country kitchen, fully stocked with utensils, dishes, pots and pans, cable TV with DVD. Downstairs bedroom off kitchen has twin beds; bathroom with shower off pantry. Large front porch for eating and lounging. Enclosed back porch with washer/dryer. Charcoal grill off kitchen.
SECOND FLOOR: Four bedrooms, two in front of house with ocean views, each with its own bath; two in back of house, one with sleeping porch. Bedroom 1: double bed, bath with shower. Bedroom 2: queen bed, bath with tub. Bedroom 3: double bed, enclosed sleeping porch off of it with twin beds (ideal for children). Bedroom 4: twin beds, two dressers. Bedrooms 3 and 4 each has a sink for washing up. All sinks are white porcelaine in excellent condition. Shared bath for bedrooms 3 and 4 off upstairs hall has shower. Another enclosed small porch with desk off front bedrooms.
Maximum number of people is ten.
All linens provided with house including sheets and towels. Beds are made up clean when you arrive.
Outside, lawn slopes down to 75 feet of ocean shoreline with small pebble beach and rocks for young children. Large deep water dock, swimming ladder. Enjoy spectacular views of the harbor and Tumbler, Squirrel, and Fisherman's Islands from the dock's benches, the porch, living room, dining room, and two front bedrooms. Pick fresh flowers from the garden.
ENTRANCE: Driveway brings you to face the garage; house is down the slope on left.
ONE MILE from bustling Boothbay Harbor for restaurants, shopping, bookstore, library, art galleries, and regular concert series. Within one hour (easy day trips) are extensive hiking, antique shops, more art galleries.
BOATS AVAILABLE: Two sea kayaks and one double kayak, plus two mountain bikes available to use at house. (Bicycling is challenging: terraine is hilly and roads are narrow and busy.) Other boats may be rented in town, and can be tied up at the dock during rental period.
AMBIENCE: This is a classic Maine cottage, comfortable, much-loved and well-used, ideal for a few families or a family reunion. Absolutely no smoking.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (6) : Two rooms have twin beds, and an enclosed sleeping porch off of bedroom 3 has twin beds.
- Crib (2) : There are two portable cribs available for use.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Spacious (32') front porch overlooking the harbor and islands beyond. Large, comfortable seating area at one end; round dining table and chairs at other end.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : The view from the living room, dining room, front porch, and two front upstairs bedrooms is spectacular. Watch the yachts, lobster boats, and tide go in and out.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Large fireplace in spacious livingroom with two seating areas; formal dining room sits 14; eat-in kitchen; pantry. This is a turn-of-the-century, shingle cottage with large rooms, smaller bedrooms, closets in every room. Family reunion friendly. Front porch overlooking ocean is spacious with comfortable seating.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : There is no smoking allowed in the house or on the porches.
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Bumper pool, games and puzzles, trips to islands, hiking, lobstering on lobsterman's boat, art galleries and museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun 04-Jun 17 .. $350/night .. $2,300/week (10 ppl*; min. 4 nights).
June 18- Sept. 11 .. $550/night .. $3,300/week (10 ppl*; min. 4 nights).
Sep 11- Sept. 30.. $350/night .. $2,300/week (10 ppl*; min. 4 nights).
$300 damage deposit required, refunded upon confirmation of no damage.
* All rates are for 10 people. The house can sleep up to 12 people in beds.
There is a $100 per person, per week surcharge for each person over 10,
and an absolute maximum of 12 people. $300 refundable damage deposit.
The rates are complete: no taxes or fees are added, and they include all linens..
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1962
Our parents bought this house when we were in our teens. We have spent every summer here since - its access to the water and its incomparable views keep us bound to it. At this point we rent it out four to five weeks each summer to defray taxes and upkeep.
Property Photos
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- View of dock, looking towards Boothbay Harbor - Boothbay Harbor, Maine Vacation Rental
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- View from the front porch - Boothbay Harbor, Maine Vacation Rental
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- The house from the front yard - Boothbay Harbor, Maine Vacation Rental
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- Living room, large fireplace
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- Living room, facing bumper pool table
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- Living room, facing front window
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- Dining room, table without extension leaves
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- Small bedroom with double bed
Traveler Reviews (2)
Wonderful owners, wonderful home
Guest: Robin
(Yorktown,Va)
Date of Stay: 09/16/10
Review Submitted: 01/20/11
We love this home!-going back for our 4th year. The home has authentic Maine cottage charm, character, a spacious living room, numerous bedrooms, and a view to die for overlooking the harbor with all the activities on the water. The yard is very large, nicely sloped, open, yet private. If I could have a second home in Maine, this would be it! I worked in Boothbay years ago. To be able to return and enjoy all the region has to offer as a tourist has been a real pleasure, though with staying at the Hull, I feel like I belong. 3 couples and teen age/college age kids have all enjoyed this home.It is clean, the owners very helpful and kind, and we would definitely recommend this property.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Ellen
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Date of Stay: 07/08/10
Review Submitted: 01/16/11
"We had a fabulous time. My grandchildren think this is their summer house, so we will be coming back." (This was after two years of vacationing at the house with four grandchildren ages 1 to 8; they are returning this summer, 2011.)
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