Charming Cottage Just a Stroll to Beautiful Camden Harbor
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Situated on a quiet, residential street this adorably updated, circa 1900 farmhouse is just a FIVE MINUTE WALK TO DOWNTOWN CAMDEN and its picturesque harbor. Bright and cheery, the two bedroom home offers comfortable furnishings and everything you need in your 'home-away-from-home' including a deck and private brick patio for outdoor dining and relaxing. The interior features restored wide plank pine floors upstairs and an ANTIQUE CLAW TUB, as well as a shower, in the second floor bathroom. NEW SIMMONS BEAUTY REST PLUSH MATTRESS SET in Master Bedroom (summer 2010)! Downstairs there is a well stocked full kitchen with NEW CORIAN countertops, separate sunny eating area seating six, a spacious family room and separate living/TV room with 32' FLAT SCREEN TV which can be closed off via french doors from the rest of the house.
Camden is a lovely coastal town offering something for everyone. Enjoy views of MOUNT BATTIE from the front stoop or take a 30 minute moderate hike to the summit from the TRAIL HEAD at the AT THE TOP OF THE STREET. Those less adventuresome can drive to the top via the Mount Battie State Park entrance. Either way the reward is a marvelous view of the harbor, bay, and outlying islands. Bald Rock Trail in Camden Hills State Park was listed as one of the world's most scenic walks (Departures.com, Adam H Graham, Mar/Apr 2012)
If you would rather not cook your own lobsters in our convenient outdoor propane lobster and shellfish pot, take a walk to the wharf for a lobster feast at Bayview Lobster, Inc., a cup of delicious New England chowder at Cappy's or venture where the locals hang out at Cuzzy's and have a Maine micro-brew beer. You may also want to reserve a spot on one of the various wooden sailing schooners for a tour of Penobscot Bay or learn to kayak with Maine Sports Kayak Tours. Town events include the Camden Food and Wine Festival in June, Country Roads Artist & Artisans Tour in September, and Christmas By the Sea early December. Camden also offers a wide variety of restaurants, gourmet food and wine purveyors and unique shops where you can find upscale clothing, local pottery/art, antiques, and more.
WONDERFULLY LOCATED IN MIDCOAST MAINE, Camden is a great stepping stone from which to discover the pleasures of the seacoast as well as an array of exciting day trips to the north and south. Rivers and lakes abound for fishing and nearby towns and cities provide history and cultural amenities. You may want to experience the ANNUAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL IN ROCKLAND every August(20 minute drive), Arts in the Park in Belfast (18 mi.), and the Union State Fair and Maine Wild Blueberry Festival in Union (13 mi.). This is a real Maine agricultural fair and one of the oldest fairs in Maine.
Freeport - Visit famous LL. Bean: 67 miles (one hour and forty minutes).
Kennebunkport: 110 miles (two and a half hours).
Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park: 76 miles (two hours).
Kittery - Shopping Outlets: 130 miles (two hours and forty minutes).
Portland - Maine's Largest City: 81 miles (two hours).
Boston, Massachusetts: 190 miles (three and a half to four hours).
Bangor, Maine Airport: 62 miles (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Keywords: House
Property Type
- 2 story
- House
- 1000 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4
- Bedroom 1
- 1 queen
- Bedroom 2
- 1 queen
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Stove
- Oven
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Satellite / Cable
- Books
- DVD Player
- CD Player
- Stereo
Communications
- Internet
- Broadband Access
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
Activities
- Live Theater
- Rock Climbing
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Cycling
- Golf
- Freshwater Fishing
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Skiing
- Scenic Drives
- Shopping
- Sledding
- Sight Seeing
- Antiquing
- Boating
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Library
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Miniature Golf
- Fishing
Other Activities
- Bowling
Reviews
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Delightful
Delightful
- Guest Alphaczech
- Date of stay 08/25/12
- Review Submitted 09/06/12
We spent a very delightful week at the Wicker Cottage in beautiful Camden. Clean, well equipped, comfortable and convenient. Pleasant and accomodating owners. Don't miss a schooner cruise and clam chowder at Cappy's. We hope to return.Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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Charming Camden cottage
Charming Camden cottage
- Guest joan f.
- Date of stay 08/19/12
- Review Submitted 08/28/12
Wicker Cottage is a delightful accomodation located mid-coast within driving distance to points from Rockland to Acadia. It is beautifully decorated and impecably maintained. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is outfitted with everything you might need for a comfortable stay. There is a great dvd collection as well as helpful information on area sights and restaurants. Camden is a gem with its harbor, quaint shopping district and fine restaurants. Lake Megunticook and Mt. Battie are nearby. Our family enjoyed our stay so much and hope to return soon.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
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Truly felt like our home away from home! Amazing!!!!
Truly felt like our home away from home! Amazing!!!!
- Guest Renee
- Date of stay 07/14/12
- Review Submitted 07/23/12
Wicker Cottage was simply perfect and exceeded all of our families needs and expectations! A beautifully decorated, clean, well equipped cottage oozing with comfort. Each morning we enjoyed our coffee relaxing on the beautiful back porch overlooking the colorful garden. We delighted in the proximity to wonderful hikes, shops, restaurants and schooner rides. We really couldn't ask for more and hope one day to return as leaving was very sad for us. Highly recommend Mt. Battie and Bald Rock Mountain hike...incredibly picturesque! Couldn't ask for a better vacation! Thanks so much.Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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We fell in love with Camden and Wicker Cottage....
We fell in love with Camden and Wicker Cottage....
- Guest Robert
- Date of stay 07/07/12
- Review Submitted 07/18/12
This was our first trip to Camden for a summer break. We have two young boys (7 and 3) and wanted a place where we could walk to town, be near the water, and have enough to entertain the kids. Wicker Cottage was perfect for us! Every morning we walked into town for breakfast at Boynton-McKay. We highly recommend it! The house was actually nicer than the pictures portray, which isn't easy. Michelle was very quick to respond to our one question, and all of her instructions were "spot on". The home was very clean, well maintained, and contained EVERYTHING we needed for our stay. Other local attractions we enjoyed were the observation tower on Mt. Battie, Lake Megunticook/Barrets Cove, Captain Jack's Lobster tour, and the Betselma harbor tour. Other restaurants of note are Fresh, Camden Deli, Harbor Dogs, Peter Ott's, and Riverhouse Ice Cream. There were a lot of families and we had no issues with any place being unfriendly for kids (or adults!). We plan on booking again next year, unless we win the lotto and can buy a house in Camden!Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.
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Wonderful Place to Stay in Camden - Highly Recommend
Wonderful Place to Stay in Camden - Highly Recommend
- Guest True Southern Family
- Date of stay 07/03/12
- Review Submitted 07/10/12
The Wicker Cottage was exactly like the pictures and reviews on this website. The owners have done a wonderful job of creating a home away from home. It truly felt like we were visiting in a friend's home. Michelle was always quick to return emails and answer any questions we had regarding our stay. I would highly recommend Wicker Cottage. It is a 5 minute walk to downtown and located in a nice neighborhood. We loved our visit to Camden and the Wicker Cottage.Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.
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Chris Born
Chris Born
- Guest Chris Born
- Date of stay 06/16/12
- Review Submitted 06/26/12
Our stay at the Wicker Cottage exceeded all expectations. It is a beautiful home and from all indications..well loved. I especially appreciated the fine touches (spices, Internet, and a nice movie library). It is very convenient walk to town. The landscaping is just beautiful!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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One of the Best
One of the Best
- Guest Mary
- Date of stay 08/06/11
- Review Submitted 08/31/11
We stayed at Wicker cottage during July 2010 and August 2011 and would love to return again. Camden is a picturesque harbour town with New England charm, lovely gardens and a terrific library. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly with offstreet parking near the front door. The first floor living area is comfortable with 3 separate areas: kitchen/eating space, family room for games and reading and a separate living room with TV/DVD. A glass door can be used to close off the living room. Compared to other properties we saw, Wicker cottage's interior design and furnishings are very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped. We enjoyed the side porch, gas grill and lovely flower garden. There are helpful guides for places to visit, attractions and restaurant menus. Market Basket in Rockport offers delicious take-out entrees, sides and sandwiches. The Camden Farmers' Market provides a wonderful variety of vegetables and specialty foods that make meal preparation very easy on the chef who wants a vacation too! Having air conditioning on the living and bedroom levels is a major plus.Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.
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Great Way to Enjoy Camden
Great Way to Enjoy Camden
- Guest Francis
- Date of stay 07/09/11
- Review Submitted 07/30/11
My wife and I very much enjoyed our week at Wicker Cottage. The weather was hot and humid, so we made good use of the air conditioning. We also appreciated the fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and wireless internet. The living spaces and bedrooms are cheery and comfortable. Other highlights included walking from the cottage to the top of Mt. Battie, numerous strolls to Camden harbor, and waking up each morning to the beautiful sounds of songbirds and loons. Overall, a wonderful place to stay.Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.
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Charming cottage that is everyting its promised to be.......
Charming cottage that is everyting its promised to be.......
- Guest MJ
- Date of stay 10/09/10
- Review Submitted 11/01/10
We had a great stay. The house is in a great location, with only a couple of blocks walk to downtown Camden, the shops and the harbor. The house is very comfortable and the owner has provided absolutely everything you need during your stay. We've stayed in at least ten VRBO homes and this is the best equipped yet. We also enjoyed Mt Battie and its incredible views. We would definitely rent this place again.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.
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Great house, great location
Great house, great location
- Guest CVogel
- Date of stay 08/14/10
- Review Submitted 08/26/10
We loved our stay in Camden. The WIcker Cottage is very comfortable and decorated beautifully. The cottage is very clean and the description and pictures matched what we found when we arrived. The Weltys have thought of everything and more. The location was ideal for us. We enjoyed being in walking distance to town and all the restaurants and hiking to the top of Mt. Battie.Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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Rates
May............$1100/week. June...........$1500/week (Saturday to Saturday). July-Sept......$1600/week (Saturday to Saturday). Oct............$1200/week (Saturday to Saturday). * Prices Listed DO NOT Include Applicable Taxes (7%), one time cleaning fee($100.00), or Refundable Security Deposit. *MINIMUM STAY: 7 nights unless otherwise agreed upon by owner on an individual basis
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 2002
About the owner: My husband, Keith, grew up on the coast of Maine, therefore it was inevitable we would eventually own a house in Maine--although we live and work in Florida! We love our time in Camden and believe anyone who visits will also fall in love with the area. If you love nature, hiking, kayaking, sailing--or just enjoying the beautiful northeast climate and scenery--we urge you to spend some time in Camden and surrounding midcoast Maine! -Michelle & Keith
Contact us
- Primary: (407) 538-3992 (Florida, USA)
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Photos
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Front view of Cottage with terraced garden
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View of Deck & Patio
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Bedroom #1--Queen bed
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TV Room
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Out door dining area
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Downtown Camden Shopping Area
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Sailing in Camden Harbor, View of Curtis Light
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Camden Harbor with Mt. Battie in background
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View of Kitchen
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Bedroom #2--Queen bed
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Family Room & Eating Area in Background
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Camden Beach
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Schooners in Camden harbor
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