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Heron Cove on Hodgdon Island, Boothbay, Maine
| Sleeps | 7 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6)
Welcome To Heron Cove on Hodgdon Island, a modern, fully-equipped, waterfront home for your relaxation and enjoyment in beautiful Boothbay, The Heart of Mid Coast Maine.
A wonderful four season get-away home. Come for a holiday, a vacation, a season, or a sabbatical; for relaxation, renewal, or inspiration. Enjoy warm summer breezes, beautiful sunsets, birds and seals, and picturesque views of the islands and tributaries of the Sheepscot River. Watch lobstermen ply their trade. Walk or bicycle to nature preserves, a park, or other islands.
Bring your boat and explore the pristine and protected waters of the Sheepscot and Kennebec Rivers. Outstanding kayaking area often visited by local tours; 300 yards to two launch sites, paddle miles of protected and beautiful back waters. Boothbay Harbor, just five minutes by car, a few more by boat, features excellent dining, quaint shops, excursion boats, family recreation, and one of the prettiest harbors in the United States. We endeavor to offer you a totally relaxing experience in a tranquil and beautiful setting, with generous amenities and warm surroundings.
Keywords: House
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What makes this house unique
Very quiet. Noon whistle in the distance every day. Wonderful place to think and/or relax and/or recharge batteries but still stay connected to the business world.
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Three Nature Trails All Within One Mile, Two Boat/Kayak Launching Ramps and Waterfront Park Within 1/4 Mile, Many of the Commercial Kayak Tours in the Area Launch at Our Island, and Award Winning YMCA Within Three Miles. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is also a mile away.
Amenities
Boothbay House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Check-in: 3:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Parties/events not allowed
- Non smoking only
- Near The Ocean
- Waterfront
- Family
- Clothes Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Mobile Phone ...
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms
-
Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
tub
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower , tub
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single
Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single
- Bedroom #1 - Queen size Beds (1), Pak 'N Play Bedroom #2 - two twin beds Bedroom #3 - two twin beds
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Ping Pong Table
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- 6 garden chairs
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair accessible ...
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- recreation center
- restaurants
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- miniature golf
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- basketball court
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- pier fishing
- racquetball
- sailing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Very Good!
4.2/5 -
(6 traveler reviews)
Great water views in a quiet location
Our family of 5 spent four days at Heron Cove in July, 2017. The house is comfortable and definitely has room for everyone to spread out. The views from the deck are wonderful, especially with the osprey nest right across the way. Chicks in the nest, parents busy feeding them, what a show! This was our first time in the Boothbay Harbor area, and we loved it. The botanical garden right down the road is amazing, we did a couple of the hikes in the Boothbay Regional Land Trust, spent a couple of afternoons walking around Boothbay Harbor, watched the Fourth of July fireworks from the Oceanarium lawn, and took the Hardy Boat Tour from New Harbor to view puffins.
The bathroom renovation looks great and the bedrooms are comfortable. My kids enjoyed playing ping pong in the basement, which has a bit of a musty smell. Wish some of the bushes in the front were cut back so we had a better view of the water, and access to the water (a simple dock) would be great. I know the river is tidal, so that presents challenges.
Plenty of room in a lovely location
Five of us enjoyed a winter weekend at this property. There was abundant sleeping and living space, a big kitchen with ample storage and room to spread out, and a great table to gather around for meals and games. The area is stunningly beautiful, and each morning we watched the birds in the water out front, including a pair of bald eagles cruising the area. It was a very easy drive to Hannafords supermarket, a YMCA (for those of us needing their gym fix), and Boothbay Harbor. Lisa was very nice to work with, very responsive and helpful, and even offered a late checkout when she realized we were leaving on Superbowl Sunday. The only reason I'm not rating this a 5 is there seems to be a mold issue. 3 of the 5 people in our group reacted to it and needed to take Benadryl or use their asthma inhalers with frequency. Otherwise, it was a perfect stay and we really enjoyed it!
We really enjoyed it here!
We came here and found a beautiful home, a gorgeous view of the water, and all of the amenities we wanted and needed. We could spread out in the house, and it was very cozy and nice.
very nice, quiet
This was perfect for a quiet, off-season week spent working on a novel. Neighbors were nearly invisible. The house has full amenities, heat, beautiful view, few distractions, a big enough yard for kids to run around in, tide-pooling at low tide, and proximity to Boothbay Harbor when you want restaurants and tchotchkes. Good-sized grocery store 5 minutes away. Patronize the good folks at Red Cup Coffee House. Enjoy Italian food at Port, and try the haddock chowder at Oak Street Provisions.
I had trouble finding the place because I arrived when it was dark and missed a key turn, but during the day it is easy to find, and very close to the botanical gardens (closed off-season).
July vacation
We recently stayed at Heron Cove and for the most part were very pleased with the house and surrounding area. The house was equipped as stated except for a lack of good size bowls and dish towels. There were plenty of bath towels and bed linens. Our main complaint was the cleanliness of the house. Lisa if you are paying someone to come in and clean between guests than I suggest you find another company. The black mold around the windows and on the fridge seal was not good. My son upon arrival had to start taking medicine for this. I would suggest a dehumidifier for the basement as the dampness and odor made it impossible to stay down there. Also there was a broken rocking chair on the porch and you have let the bushes grow so that it was hard to get down to the water, (not like picture). The house otherwise fit our needs and it was quiet and nice to be able to let the kids play outside without worrying about them going out into the road. Neighbors were nice enough to let us put our kayak in from their property. It was very relaxing, with lots of wonderful sights. The view from the deck is beautiful. Would recommend this home if the few things I mentioned were addressed
September Stay
Hi Lisa, I just wanted everyone to know this house was so quiet and peaceful. You can walk to a small bridge that overlooks the water. It was wonderful here and not far down the road is a small country store that everyone talked and talked with you about where you were from and if you are having a great time. We did a lot of site seeing and down time in the evenings. Thanks again for your hospitality.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Damage Insurance | $59 |
The traveler's phone number is required.
Renters and guests must take their trash and recyclables to the dump (or take it home). An extra fee will be billed to the renter for any trash left on site and subsequently must be taken to the dump by the caretaker/maintenance person or owner of the property.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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