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SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS

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A sunroom with a view of a lake and a dock. It includes wicker furniture and a sign that reads "Morning Star".
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a stove, and hanging pendant lights.
A large white house with a porch, a flag, and a view of a lake.
A dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a vase with flowers.
A wooden dock with a white Adirondack chair and a red hat on it.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Boothbay, ME
  • Place, Hodgdon Island
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Boothbay Harbor Marina
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Other

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Boothbay

Located in Boothbay, this holiday home is on the beach. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Maine State Aquarium are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Boothbay Farmers' Market and Montsweag Flea Market. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay Railway Village are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Boothbay, ME

What's nearby

  • Hodgdon Island - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bowdoin College - 50 min drive - 63.4 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 52 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Garden Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tugboat Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS on 1 Nov 2026 start from £1,667, 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.

How much is parking at SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Long Ledge and Hodgdon Island. Knickerbocker Lake and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay in this handsome cottage. Beautiful views, comfortable hand-crafted home, and location were all exceptional. Host was attentive and very accommodating. Don’t hesitate to rent this one!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, house is beautifully decorated, has fantasic views and very comfortable. The owner made everything smooth and easy to check in. Would love to return sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home……any and everything you could wish for during a week in Boothbay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was ideal. Our host greeted us upon arrival. We felt as if the house was set up just for us. Very clean and ready for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An extraordinary spot and home! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the owner was very accessible, friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful with many charming touches. The property owner was attentive and very helpful. This is a very special place!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic home and location

Beautiful, peaceful location and amazing home on peninsula. This is a prefect getaway to relax and spend family time. The owner and manager, George H., was extremely helpful and accommodating. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you Paul for your kind comments. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family. Thanks so much for leaving the cottage in such good order. Until we meet again,. George
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Very sweet and comfortable home. We loved the front porch and view.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home!

Lovely home with fabulous views. Very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend

A blast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect cottage

We had an amazing stay at Salt Water Cottage. The home is beautifully decorated, exceptionally clean and well built. George was great about checking in and communicating. 10/10. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The name of the cottage is Morning Glory. From my experience, it’s namesake has many meanings. The sunrise that reflects on the bay, the crisp Maine air one wakes up to, and the welcoming pleasant exchanges one gets from George the owner and builder of this paradise getaway. I told George one morning as I saw him landscaping the property next door that perhaps Maine’s state motto written on license plates, “Vacationland” should be changed to “New England Heaven on Earth” based on my experiences at his Boothbay Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

This property was terrific! Beautiful views of Penobscot Bay. Equipped with everything you could need. Charming and well appointed interior. Owner available and very helpful. Could not have asked for a better place!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

My friend and I rented this beautiful quaint property for a quiet weekend away and it checked all the boxes. The owner, George, was so nice to deal with, and clearly has so much pride in this family home, which has so many lovely details throughout. The view is spectacular. Just a short drive to town, restaurants and boutiques, the botanical garden. I truly hope to come back some day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

This is a winner
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Cottage and Location!

The house is unique and charming on a small promontory of land overlooking the ocean and the scattered islands that invest it. Mr. Hervochon, the host, could not have been more accommodating and helpful--such a kind and gentle and generous man. His genius built the house and his spirit imbues it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Too Short

We only stayed at this house for 3 nights to celebrate our anniversary but wished we could have stayed for much longer! The property has a beautiful water view and a dock to enjoy the peace and quiet - we even had a group of seals splashing next to the dock! The house is immaculate and had everything we needed to feel at home. George was a gracious host and very easy to work with. We enjoyed the restaurants downtown and the local brewery was a nice treat at the end of the day. This is definitely a property that we will look forward to renting again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2021
Dear Maureen, Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review of the house and property. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will visit again in the future. Happy Anniversary! Best, George
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection!

We stayed here for a week after Christmas with my mom, my sister & her husband & two children ages 4 &7 and we could not have been happier with our rental! Gorgeous home, it exceeded our expectations, a quiet spot with sunsets you’ll never forget! The owner was so kind, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The home was clean, inviting, warm, and we throughly enjoyed our stay. I might add we were here in December in a pandemic and had plenty to do to keep us all busy! I cannot imagine what a great time you’d have in the summer! Stay here, you’ll not regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2021
Hi Heather, We have received very good reviews in the past but yours was the best. Thanks for taking the time. Best George
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views from all angles

What a lovely spot! The house is exactly as described and pictured. It is light and sunny. There are views from the sunroom, third floor deck, picnic table, chairs, and dock. We never ate out because it was too nice to sit and eat at the house with a view! George is friendly, communicative, and responsive to any questions. The spot is quiet and surprisingly private despite the open yards of all the neighbors. It is close to the Botanical Garden and several short walks in the woods and along the shore. Kayaking or paddle boarding to visit the seals is incredible. One tip, biking in the area is not easy—so might leave the bikes home next time. It was a perfect long weekend trip. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved Morning Star cottage! I’m not sure if my favorite part was coffee on the upstairs balcony each morning or wine on the dock each evening! We loved the peace and quiet of the area while still being close to the harbor and it’s activities. Admittedly, the unseasonable temps made it quite hot for a couple of days but we knew this could be a possibility when booking! Thanks, Charles, for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a charming Maine property. The home was appointed with everything we needed for family meals, campfires, and time together with family. The daily seal sightings were an unexpected bonus. The host was very responsive with questions and accommodating. We were all sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

You won't want to leave.

Though the photos are terrific, they can't illustrate the feeling of this gorgeous setting. You get more than you see. The host is accessible and friendly. The home is well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Had a relaxing and peaceful stay over the holidays. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the house. Great location close to Boothbay Harbor and all the holiday lights.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Maine Getaway

This house was perfect for 2 couples. We enjoyed the location of the home to everything we wanted to see! The views from the home were beautiful! George was a fantastic host and made sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again on our next trip to Boothbay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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