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Make Shimmering River Retreat your Maine Coastal getaway!

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A log cabin with a swimming pool, surrounded by dense forest and a lake.
A lakeside campsite with Adirondack chairs arranged around a central table, surrounded by trees and a view of the lake.
A log cabin interior with a kitchen and living area.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling and brick wall, featuring a large gray sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Westport Island, ME
  • Place, Monkey C Monkey Do
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Wiscasset Historic District
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Castle Tucker
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Cottage Bunk Room

1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Wiscasset

Located in Wiscasset, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Castle Tucker and Wiscasset Historic District are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Monkey C Monkey Do and Dolphin Mini Golf. Traveling with kids? Consider Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Westport Island, ME

What's nearby

  • Monkey C Monkey Do - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Wiscasset Historic District - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Castle Tucker - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Lincoln County Jail Museum - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Fort Edgecomb State Historical Site - 16 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 29 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sea Basket - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Garden Cafe - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Make Shimmering River Retreat your Maine Coastal getaway! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Make Shimmering River Retreat your Maine Coastal getaway!?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Make Shimmering River Retreat your Maine Coastal getaway! on Nov 1, 2026 start from $978, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Make Shimmering River Retreat your Maine Coastal getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Make Shimmering River Retreat your Maine Coastal getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make Shimmering River Retreat your Maine Coastal getaway!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Make Shimmering River Retreat your Maine Coastal getaway! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Monkey C Monkey Do, Castle Tucker, and Wiscasset Historic District. Fort Edgecomb State Historical Site and Brooks Point are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean! The space was perfect for the seven of us and we really enjoyed the cottage for some great ping pong and Connect 4 competition! Restaurants in the area were excellent too! Jessica was very responsive to any questions I had!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house and cottage. Space worked well. Getting kayaks/canoe down the walkway is challenging.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent place for a family reunion. The common living room/ dining room space was great for family time - puzzles, meals, games, etc. The kids loved the pool. The home has a private dock and was well equipped with boats (canoes/ kayaks) and plenty of life jackets. The owner was very responsive to questions during our stay. The location made it easy to take day trips to many places in mid-coastal Maine including down to Portland/Freeport, several beaches, and other cute towns nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful property and houses. The host is unbelievable in so many ways. The communication and responsiveness is second to none. The pictures in the listing are very accurate and the kitchen is very well stocked with everything that you need and then some! We had seven people in our party and everyone was wowed. This experience sets the bar very high for future properties I may rent. Thank you Jessica for sharing this wonderful property with the rest of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked well for our large group. A little short on paper supplies
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private and peaceful! We enjoyed the yard, the dock, and the campfire. There was lots of room to spread out and enjoy the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home in an amazing setting. Extremely responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine vacation

It was a very nice place for a family vacation. There was plenty of room for all of us (10).Yard and inside games provided along with kayaks for the river and a pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was large enough for what we needed (4 couples and 4 grandkids!) for quiet times. And there were many areas we could comfortably meet together as a family. The property is huge and we loved the firepit, pool, dock and kayaks. We will be returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation getaway!

This property was perfect for our extended family. The grandchildren loved the yard and had many whiffle ball, football and soccer games! The pool was an added perk that everyone enjoyed! We had a great week, that flew by way to fast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. The kitchen was extremely well stocked down to a lobster pot to our delight.The setting is beautiful and we very much enjoyed the two level deck. There is a bit of a hike to get to the river. All and all a very peaceful relaxing location. We had 9 adults and 4 children and were very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at Shimmering River Retreat. Property is private with a pool and large dock. Jessica quickly responds to any questions. Well equipped home, with the bonus of additional common and sleeping space in the other building. Definitely would recommend for a large group!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

Loved the house ! Well equipped with anything you would need. The only thing is the back slider door needs a screen .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shimmering Indeed

The shimmering retreat exceeded our expectations. The experience is what you want if you are searching properties on mid coast Maine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend b-day celebration

The house was very clean, spacious, and beautiful. We played games on the front lawn and used the pool and played some of the family games available at the house. We had and amazing time and would definitely return with a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

This is an incredible property! The host was even better. Super communicative and friendly. The land is absolutely gorgeous. The back deck area was perfect for hanging out with friends. Everything was amazing!I would look out for getting the right address in your gps. A few of our friend’s apps autocorrected them to a town about 15 mins away from the property. If you are lucky enough to book here you will LOVE it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sons 30Th Birthday Gathering

Very nice place and location. Loved the separate cabin where the older kids were able to stay separate from the adults. Only issue was that the pool was not usable as it was dirty and green - late in the season but we still were hoping to be able to take a dip (especially the young kids)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite rental!

We have rented many properties for our yearly family vacation but this was by far our favorite! We've already rebooked for next year. The location, the size of the property, the pool, the outdoor areas... everything was amazing! The adults loved the deepwater dock, the kayaks and canoe. The little kids loved the pool. There were many places to go visit locally but we were able to come back to the peace and tranquility of the house. The guest cottage was a big hit for the grandkids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Summer vacation

Our group used both the main house and the cottage. Both had been cleaned prior to our arrival and the property was very nice. The pool was completely green and had not been taken care of. Luckily weI have a pool and we were able to
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mid coast vacay

Overall it was great - pools make all the difference with young kids! The communal space indoors was a little tight for adults, but the porch area was great. Seemed a little stingy to only supply 1TP roll per bathroom for the stay. The instruction book had vanished, and the info about the pool care was a little too much for non-owners of a pool. If there is an anticipated heat wave, bring fans with power. Really great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Everything was just awesome. We rented a house to celebrate our wedding with a small group of people at this location. Everybody admired the beauty of the house and surrounding area. Hosts are the nicest people. They showed us the house in advance so we made sure that it could meet our needs. I would just say that the living room is a little bit smaller than we would prefer. But we fell in love with this wooden house and the atmosphere inside, so we did not want to look further. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Maine trip

We had a girls long weekend and wish we could've stayed longer. Beautiful place! There were 9 of us and several were going to stay in the cottage, but it just seem cozy and warm so we all stayed in the house which worked out completely fine. The cottage was very clean and nice, i just think it would be better in the summer, we were there in the fall. We loved being by the water and took the kayaks out, and had a wonderful fire one nite. Loved the walk down to the water, but it is quite a steep and longer walk, so i wouldn't recommend it for anyone that has any walking physical disabilities. Wish we could've used the pool, maybe next time out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent family reunion

These two clean and well stocked cabins were much enjoyed by ten adults and four children as our family gathered for a week's reunion. The cabins were clean and marvelously well equipped with large dishwasher and microwave, and ample plate ware and utensils. We enjoyed eating dinners on the large table on the deck. The mattresses were comfortable, and the pool and ping pong table utilized with enthusiasm. We used the kayaks and canoe each day, and even sat on the dock to watch fireworks on the 4th of July! Jessica was responsive and immediately helpful with a need we had. Lots to do in the area: We hiked Bonyun Preserve, walked the beaches at Reid State Park and the Popham Beach, explored historic Fort Popham, searched for the enormous wooden trolls in the Botanical gardens, picnicked in Boothbay Harbor, and played golf at the nearby courses. Everyone had an excellent experience and we all hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fantastic wedding weekend!

Our stay at Shimmering River Retreat was absolutely perfect! My husband and I were able to set up a wedding at the listing that was perfect and unforgettable. The hosts were so accommodating and great to work with to make sure we had the perfect day. The house itself is great! So many rooms to pick from and easy to house family and friends who stayed with us. The side house was also very well furnished and super cozy! The backyard was amazing (especially if you love nature views!) and had great amenities like a pool, a fire pit, and a dock with kayaks to use in the water. The hill for the backyard might be hard for some individuals to walk but you’ll definitely get your steps in if you enjoy that. The front yard also has plenty of space to set up outdoor games or just sit and enjoy nature. Overall, we had a wonderful experience here and I’m so happy with how my wedding turned out! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very responsive host. The place was clean and room. We were nine people across three generations. We all had a great time and the house was well equipped to handle us all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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