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Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61188 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Place, Burnt Island Living Lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Boothbay Harbor Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views

Mill Cove Cottage

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This custom-furnished downtown 3BR/2BA house enjoys proximity to shops, restaurants, and area attractions. Sit on the water’s edge enjoying the comings and goings of waves and wildlife at Mill Cove, a tranquil tidal harbor.

Immerse yourself in the delights of Boothbay Harbor from this split-level house set directly on the water. This delightful retreat has an airy open-concept living area downstairs and three bedrooms on the second floor.

LIVING AREAS

Newly renovated, this rustic-chic home features raked ceilings and hand-picked furnishings chosen by an interior designer to create an immersive, coastal, quintessentially Maine experience.

In the living room, enjoy glorious water views from one of the comfy slipcovered sofas. In the evenings, draw the drapes and watch the 32” Samsung TV, equipped with Time Warner Cable. Or step out onto the porch to enjoy the breeze coming off the water.

KITCHEN & DINING

An eat-in kitchen features open shelving and white appliances, with a breakfast nook for four on one side and a farm table for six on the other.

BEDROOMS & BATHS

This two-story home sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms.

Upstairs each bedroom has a queen bed. The full bathroom has a walk-in shower.

There is another full bathroom on the ground floor.

OUTDOOR AREAS

The outside pavilion is a perfect spot to enjoy dinner overlooking the water.

EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS

Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, and parking for two cars in the driveway.

As an extra perk, this home has central baseboard heating throughout, and air conditioning in the living room.

THE LOCATION

Downtown Boothbay Harbor is just outside the doorstep of this lovely home. A couple of minutes’ stroll finds you among gift shops and artisan wares, as well as your choice of coastal-inspired restaurants.

Water lovers can whale watch aboard Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch or cruise the harbor and open ocean aboard the Schooner Eastwind or Lazy Jack Sloop. Check out the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, a 10-minute drive, as well as the many nature preserves in the area.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 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 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Boothbay Harbor

Located in Boothbay Harbor, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ovens Mouth Preserve and Fisherman's Memorial Park, while Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Maine State Aquarium and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Boothbay Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Barrett Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 47 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pinkham’s Gourmet Market - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tugboat Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harborside 1901 Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views 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 Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Boothbay Harbor vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, Boothbay Harbor Marina, and Burnt Island Living Lighthouse. Boothbay Region Land Trust and Opera House at Boothbay Harbor are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and view! Very clean and homey
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location with a pleasant atmosphere and beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall good. A few minor maintenance issues, but it's a cute place in a good location, so we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location 10/10. Nice grassy area directly on the water. We were able to walk to the harbor front & shops (5 mins). Beds were comfy. Bathrooms were adequate. Towels plentiful. House is older & eclectic… we loved it! Super quiet area. Fun fact: there’s a shipwreck in the water right outside the house, visible at low tide.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the view, home really nice 2 issues we had was missing the key for the outdoor pavilion spoke to property manager previous tenant took by mistake was told we could get a spare key never received, also the air conditioner filters desperately needed cleaning. Would also be nice to have a outdoor firepit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Serena K.

Perfect Boothbay Harbor location.

This cute eclectic home was in the perfect location for us to enjoy Boothbay Harbor. We were able to easily walk every day to the tourist shopping and eating area. The home had everything we needed to enjoy our stay while in Boothbay. The outdoor area had chairs so we were able to enjoy the sunset looking over the harbor each evening. Communication was above average as they made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. I would recommend this home and stag here again.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is situated on a quiet street, but within a half-mile walking distance to the shops, restaurants, and puffin cruise piers. The house is comfortable and well-equipped, with several nice extras. The house was very clean when we arrived. The location is perfect, and we enjoyed sitting outside by the cove.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Lovely home on a cove in Boothbay Harbor

This home is situated on a quiet street, but within a half-mile walking distance to the shops, restaurants, and puffin cruise piers. The house is comfortable and well-equipped, with several nice extras. The house was very clean when we arrived. The location is perfect, and we enjoyed sitting outside by the cove.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela E.

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

Great place!

My daughter and I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic coastal cottage feel! Beautiful view of the the bay. Updated bathrooms and kitchen. Perfect location to walk to center of Boothbay harbor shops and restaurants. My only suggestion...replace any bad window shades with working ones..andCheck all ac unit filters.maybe consider updating the upstairs ac units.We had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

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

Quaint and Walkable

We enjoyed the view from this home and the location very much. Easy walkability to town and having Dunston’s right down the street was a fun perk. The communal spaces are small but cozy. The weather was rainy while we were there so we spent a lot of time nestled up reading and enjoying the view. My only complaint was there was no coffee provided—pretty small gripe and easily remedied!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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

Perfect Spot

This house is in perfect spot in Boothbay Harbor. Easy walk to town, right on the water. Everything about the house was perfect and exactly what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Katherine A.

Comfortable Maine beach cottage.

The beds are very comfortable. Kitchen supplies limited, but adequate.
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Very chill

Great chill vibe for a November weekend. Excellent locattion to get in town and enjoy the places that stay open in the late fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Boothbay Harbor Adventure

Mill Cove is a lovely cottage on the waterfront. The house has a very comfortable vibe. Rooms were comfortable and great walking access to the all Boothbay Harbor has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Patricia G.

Comfortable beds good location

Easy access to town and very quiet location. Rested well
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Great location

It was great to be able to walk to the downtown waterfront area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Randy K.

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

Great view!

If you like eclectic you'll love this place. Quite rustic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

Cozy home on the water

Great little home, with a wonderful view of the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Scott H.

Awesome location

Loved that downtown was less than a 5 minute walk, the house is right on the water and there was a seperate building we called the"she shed" with lots of windows a couch, comfy chair and table and chairs to play games at. Will definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Josephine E.

Sweet Cottage

The cottage was perfect! Location on the water and walkable to town was amazing. Loved the view from the living room. Bedrooms were simple and cozy. Furnishings and art was lovely, so many special coastal Maine vintage touches. Very charming place to stay. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Nice view

Great house with a view of the water in a wonderful location to town. You will share a driveway with the house next door. Place is clean and has AC in each room. Bring your own coffee
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I think that if you are looking for a quaint, charming, old New England home, you won't be disappointed. If you are looking for new and fancy with modern features and more hotel feel, this isn't for you. The house reminded us of an old seaman's home. There are a ton of antique looking items on the wall and throughout the home, many with very interesting looks like a picture of a Navy man on the wall next to a very old desk. Beds were comfortable, although if you need firmer pillows you may want to BYO. Showers were good, always hot water. Bathrooms are smaller, but not too small. Kitchen was nice sized, and a nice table in the dining room that 4 people were easily comfortable at. The view is amazing. When it is low tide, there is an old shipwreck in the harbor that you can see, but it disappears at high tide. It would have been great if there was a firepit in the back yard, but it's obvious why there isn't with large propane tanks next to the house back there and not a lot of room. Suggestion to anyone coming up. Plan it for 1 vehicle. We only had the one so it was great, but could not imagine trying to park a second on the property, you'd need to find public parking as there is a shared driveway. Boothbay...OMG what an amazing little town. This house is absolutely walking distance to the main area if you are normally a person who enjoys walking a little. It's a 10 to 15 minute walk into town with a lot of great places to eat and shop, and the people were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah E.

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

Escape

We enjoyed the tranquility of the cottage and we appreciated the antiques connecting the cottage to the past/ history of the area. No issues with our stay. Location was good; the drive to daily activities not tremendous. Loved the village, and the people were so friendly. Great escape from every day life.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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