Location: West Bath, Portland & Casco Bay, Maine, USA (West Bath is a 15-minute drive south of Brunswick and Bath.)
Accommodations: Cabin, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-6)
Brand new (completed in late 2007), “SpruceLedge” is a cozy, secluded, salt-waterfront cabin on the upper east bank of Maine's New Meadows River. The property is perfect for honeymooners or a vacationing couple seeking a relaxing, romantic and spectacular waterfront getaway (children accommodated nicely--- but are optional!). Its remote woodland location is in the town of West Bath, on a peninsula just 15 minutes south of coastal Route 1 between Brunswick and Bath. The cabin offers dramatic sunset views from its rugged slopeside location, reached via an easy stairway-ramp system built over wooded ledges of Maine granite (see photos).
SpruceLedge Cabin sleeps 4 adults: one bedroom with 2 comfortable twin beds (with kids’ king-size futon mattress in the sleeping loft over), and a premium-quality queen-size master sleep sofa in the scenic living room overlooking the river. Full bath (shower), modern kitchenette, outside entertainment deck with bar, laundry, and other amenities including Verizon's unlimited (USA & international) long-distance telephone service and Comcast's expanded cable TV and high-speed wireless broadband internet access (for those who cannot bear to leave their laptop in its case while on vacation)!
SpruceLedge also offers easily-navigated 24/7 boating access from/to Casco Bay and the Gulf of Maine, a sheltered heavy-duty mooring, and a large private deep-water dock with fresh water and electric utilities for visiting boater tie-ups (or your own). Perfect for a coastal yachtsman’s private land base while cruising the beautiful Maine coast. Or merely for a relaxing cast or two from the float before dinner, or to hail a local lobsterman for a share of his catch!
Air, rail and bus transportation, auto rentals, shopping, excellent restaurants, museums, theater, galleries, fitness, beaches, kayak rentals, marinas, libraries and other facilities are available in nearby Bath, Brunswick, Freeport (L.L.Bean!), Portland, Georgetown, Boothbay (Monhegan ferries), etc.
No smoking, pets or open fires. Ours is a steep site, so ask about suitability for toddlers and the infirm.
Generally, our minimum renter age is 25. See our rental rates below--- and ask about our 60-day, 7% advance-booking "Early Bird" discount for weekly or monthly peak-season inquiries emailed prior to June 1st. We also request an easily-completed, mutually-informative rental agreement (with conditionally-refundable deposit or payment in full as appropriate) in order to reserve your desired booking. So please don't delay your inquiry, or be reluctant to ask questions or request additional photos!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: In the cabin
- Dryer: In the cabin
- Linens Provided: Bed sheets, pillows and pillow cases, bath towels, kitchen towels and beach towels.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace: Jotul "chillchaser" propane warming stove in the living room.
- Beds
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two built-in twin beds in private bedroom.
- Child Bed: King-size futon mattress on floor of loft deck suitable for 2 kids', accessed via ladder from the twin bedroom.
- Convertible Bed: Premium quality queen-size master sofabed with river view.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Cable TV (Comcast Expanded Channels).
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Music Library: Selected adult CDs (classical, shows, etc.).
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Also a small beverage refrigerator with ice keeper in deck bar. Commercial icemaker, to be set up as needed, is also available for special hospitality events.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: New Char-Broil gas grill. Also a gas cooking tripod for a large lobster pot--- enjoy!
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: - Not available or permitted due to fire risk.
- Deck/Patio: Table with sunbrella, 4 deck chairs with 4 more folding chairs in lower level storage.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Salt water riverfront with spectacular view, private deepwater dock with utilities and separate mooring for larger vessels, accessible to eastern Casco Bay and the Gulf of Maine. Buy lobsters from local fishermen!
- Communications
- Telephone: Unlimited long-distance (USA & International) service. Bring own answering machine if desired.
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet: High-speed wireless broadband internet access.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): No need to find a wireless cafe in town!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Not even our own pet! Our concern is with other renters' pet allergies. Sorry, no exceptions.
- Not Suitable for Children: Ask about toddlers or anyone in your party who is physically infirm. Due to the dramatic steepness of our site, their access to the cabin or their supervision requirements may be safety issues.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 years of age; others with approval of the Owner.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 9-Jun 26 (Spring pre-season).. $265/night (3 night min.) .. $995/week.
Jun 27-Sep 11 (Summer peak season) .. $375/night (3 night min.) .. $1,495/week.
Sep 12-Oct 9 (Fall post-season) .. $265/night (3 night min.) .. $995/week.
Oct 10-16 Col Holiday: $985 3-nite wknd, $1,195/wk. OCT 17-23: $895/wk, $750 wknd.
Additional charges: 15% deposit ($250 min) refundable per agreement; 7% State Tax;
$85 cleaning fee; 3.5% credit card processing fee when applicable.
Last-minute reservations may incur a $75 special handling fee.
All weekly rentals are Saturday-to-Saturday.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- "SpruceLedge" Cabin, New Meadows River, West Bath, ME - Cozy West Bath Riverfront Cabin with Sunsets and Private Dock
- Private Dock & Float, New Meadows River, West Bath, ME - Cozy West Bath Riverfront Cabin with Sunsets and Private Dock
- Fully Equipped Kitchenette - Cozy West Bath Riverfront Cabin with Sunsets and Private Dock
- Slopeside View of the New Meadows River from the Patio & Deck
- SpruceLedge's "Stairway to Heaven"
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Everything was PERFECT--- the cabin, the view of the water, and the pine tree smells! Every day a hummingbird buzzed over our heads while we were sitting on the deck. We are sad to leave this wonderful spot. Thanks!
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An awesome stay--- the views and quietness are perfect for a vacation.
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TO: Our prior guests at SpruceLedge Cabin: Even if you have left us a handwritten entry in our cabin guestbook, please feel free to also submit your comments regarding your stay on this site. The purpose is to provide prospective future guests with honest and credible online third-party comments which might help them in determining whether SpruceLedge Cabin is what they are looking for in a Maine Coast vacation. We appreciate your time in doing so. We tried hard to make your own stay as pleasant as possible, and hope that we have earned your confidence--- and your favorable recommendation to others. Specific unrelated suggestions for owner improvements can also be sent directly to us at the email address you've already been using (this site won't allow entry of an email address). Many thanks, and we hope to have you back at SpruceLedge Cabin soon! Regards, John and Cathy Owners