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Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*!

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Waterfront @ Starboard Cove
Screened Porch
Primary bathroom, separate toilet/bidet room & double shower
Waterfront terrace
Private dock

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Eliot, ME
  • Place, The Kittery Outlets
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sarah Orne Jewett House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Kittery Premium Outlets
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Single Futon

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*!

Quintessential Maine home featured as cover story in Accent Magazine (See Cover Photo). Very private situated on the Piscataqua River with access to the Atlantic Ocean. Dock and mooring provide use of kayaks, canoe, and excellent swimming. Lie in the hammock and enjoy stunning sunsets every afternoon. Home is located about five miles from Portsmouth, NH. Boats can go directly to the ocean and use of a mooring at the house is included. The river is tidal and makes for very good swimming (the water is generally 10 to 15 degrees warmer than at the ocean) with safe, gentle current anytime between half and full high tide. This part of the river is wide and wooded with few houses for a very private feel in completely natural surroundings. There is a tremendous amount of wildlife viewing directly from the house including bald eagle, red tail hawk, cormorant, fox, deer, wild turkey, and seal. Excellent fishing for Striped Sea Bass and Bluefish, directly in front of the house.

Home features 1 bedroom with Queen bed, den with fold out futon and bath on the first floor and 2 bedrooms with King size beds and bath on the second floor including a Master suite with French doors to balcony overlooking the water, master bath includes large spa tub. Kitchen/dining/family room with stone fireplace and French doors to deck and screened porch. Living room with grand piano and built in bookcases.

Gourmet Kitchen offers 6 burner Viking cook top, n GE Convection Oven, stainless refrigerator and walk in pantry. Property surrounded by gardens and many opportunities for quiet walks. Nearby Portsmouth and Portland offer tons of cultural events, restaurants and shopping.



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please contact us if you’re plan to bring a pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests with pets must scoop poop and dispose of it properly. Furniture is to be covered at all times. Excessive cleaning will incur a fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 234835vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Eliot

Located in Eliot, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Water Country is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider The Children's Museum of New Hampshire, or check out an event or a game at York Golf and Tennis Club. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Eliot, ME

What's nearby

  • The Kittery Outlets - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Sarah Orne Jewett House - 11 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Vaughan Woods State Park - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Hamilton House - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Kittery Premium Outlets - 13 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Patty B's Ristorante - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪207 Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*!?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*! on 31 May 2025 start from £209, 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 Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Starboard Cove Waterfront *Stunning Sunsets*! located?

This family-friendly Eliot holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from The Kittery Outlets, and within 9 mi (15 km) of The Children's Museum of New Hampshire and Woodman Institute. Yummies Candy and Nuts and Dover Bowl Family Fun Center are also within 9 miles (15 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. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Floyd B.

Lobster lover

We really enjoyed our stay at Starboard Cove. The house was lovely, the view was beautiful, and it was such a peaceful quiet retreat!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2022
We loved having you and hope you will return soon! Holly & Dan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Wonderful

Wonderful! Relaxing, quiet, spectacular sunsets. Morning coffee outside on the deck listening to the quiet motion of the river. Very comfortable home with everything we needed.
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John & Lucy H.

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

Excellent

The house was just as pictured and very clean. Well-equipped met all our needs! Communication with holly and caretaker excellent! Loved all the artwork throughout the house. Notice something every day. We had a very enjoyable time and enjoyed exploring the surrounding towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April O.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

We loved our stay at Starboard Cove. Communicating with Holly was easy and she was very accommodating. The house, location and view are beautiful. We spent so much time on the screen porch watching the ground hogs, deer, chipmunks and eagles. We had some rainy days so the finished basement with games and the billiard table was perfect. The house was well stocked. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 24 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you April We love knowing that Starboard Cove helps make family memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

Special Place in the Woods

This house on Starboard Cove is a wonderful escape. The kitchen is fully appointed and spacious; there are several 'living rooms" to enjoy a good book - either one that you brought or one from the amazing selection on the house shelves. The outdoor space allows for great entertaining. A stay in this home is more like a visit to a friend's house - fully decorated and interesting. Communicating with Holly was easy and quick.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
These guests were incredibly understanding when We had a large tree fall in the yard and a screen door that malfunctioned. We would be happy to host them again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo S.

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

Lovely scenic comfortable home

Holly’s home is spacious & well supplied. Located in a beautiful peaceful private area overlooking the tidal river with a deck, patio & screened porch, there is much to enjoy. The kitchen is well equipped, and there is a great gas grill on the patio. Access to the river was a bit of a challenge, as it is steep & quite a balancing act to get a kayak or paddleboard into the water. The water is calm and lovely near the dock, but only deep enough to use for a couple of hours before and after high tide.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Like a museum at home!

So relaxing! The kitchen us my favorite! The art wirk and spaciousness made fir a great rekaxing vaction. 20 min from everything.
Archival

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R.

Beautiful Home!

The house is beautiful and is quiet and secluded with fabulous views everywhere you look! Great place to sit and relax. We had 2 teenagers with us who had plenty of room to toss the football around and they loved the basement (they never turned the tv on). They even put down the phones and pulled out Monopoly on a couple of stormy nights (lots of games supplied). It is well stocked and there is a nice little grocery nearby with great people. You are about 20 minutes from Portsmouth and major roads for day trips. There were some issues with appliances and outlets, but the owners contacted us about repairing them. Our only disappointment was the fishing, good for kids to catch little ones, but for serious fishermen, dock not far enough out to cast into channel for blues and stripers.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

Peaceful , relaxing, beautiful setting

We decided to take a family vacation in Me. There were 7 of us and a toddler and we had plenty of room. The house is so interestingly decorated. On day 6 I was still discovering something new. What a wonderful area. It is so close to just about anything you could want to do. We would not hesitate to rent this property again while visiting Me.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2022
Thank you so much Grace. We are delighted you and your family had a wonderful time at Starboard Cove. We appreciate how important a conducive environment is for families to be together without stress and simply enjoy one another. We hope you will return every year to re-new and re-charge those lifelong memories. Best wishes! Holly & Dan
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wow!

The cottage was beautiful! The views were beautiful and it was so peaceful! The cottage was extremely clean, spacious, comfortable and tastefully decorated. It had everything we needed for our stay. It's close to good food, shopping, etc. We would definitely stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2022
It was a pleasure having you and we hope you return soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

A Wonderful Week by the Water in Maine

What a wonderful house! Our group was made up of people between 7 and 80 years of age and everyone had a great time. The site was enchanting: the river, the landscaping, the sunsets, the hammock! The deck and patio area is a great place to sip a second cup of coffee in the morning or for cocktail hour when everyone gathers for the evening. The pool table served well while the screened porch area was used for everything from a fancy birthday meal to challenging scrabble matches. Our long days were rewarded with exceptionally comfortable beds. The house itself is beautiful with just a touch of whimsy and charming art pieces throughout. We definitely want to return someday!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2022
Thanks so much Ann, we hope you will return soon. Holly & Dan
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Serenity

I have vacationed in Maine many times but this was my first stay in Eliot. What a beautiful area for relaxing. The house is spectacular and very comfortable. The views are beautiful from all around the home. We enjoyed many sunrises and sunsets from the dock and the deck. It is also a great area for biking and kayaking to take in the local sights at a slower speed. Portsmouth is a short drive when you want nightlife but we always were glad to come back. We hope to return soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The home we vacationed in for 7 days was fabulous, breathtaking view of the lake and sunsets

The home was exactly as detailed, spacious rooms, comfortable and quiet area, screened in porch was wonderful to have meals in, and watch the sun go down. The home has a nice library of old movies, sit back with popcorn and enjoy. Nice for boating and easy access to all areas, ie, York Zoo, Kittery shops, Wells Antique shops, Wild Willies Hamburgers to die for in York. Great antique shops along Route 1. Kennebunkport- wonderful place to walk around. The caretaker was very pleasant and hospitable. Great house to vacation. Property well groomed. Owners were easy to work with. Plenty of things to do while on vacation here. Had a great time and would come back. Beautiful area, what a great place to come. It was hard to leave.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

barbara c.

blissful setting

As we prepare to leave your special home I carry with me so many wonderful memories and such a sense of peace. I will miss hearing the roosters in the morning and all the other sounds of nature that add to the serenity of this magical place. The tides, the morning and evening skies, and the changing light all make this a truly wondrous setting. Your sense of elegance and whimsy create a feeling of relaxation immediately. Usually it takes several days for me to shift into vacation mode but as soon as I walked into your home it was instantaneous. Every room has its own character with loving attention to detail. Your sense of color and design is a feast for the eyes.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2022
Thank you so much, it means alot to us that you enjoyed your time at Starboard Cove.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

Everything you need!

This house has everything you need for a wonderful, relaxing stay. The sunsets are indeed breathtaking. The chef in our group was impressed with the extent of supplies in the kitchen and we all enjoyed our meals in the screened-in porch. The only negative about our stay is that we had to leave.
Archival

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Nice, private riverside location with great views

Although we took rides to local attractions like Kittery, York Beach and Ogunquit, we spent most of our time just hanging on the property which was secluded and relaxing. The river views both inside and outside were amazing. The only reason we did not give this property 5 stars was that the property itself was in need of a little upkeep. However, we brought this to the attention of the owners who appreciated the feedback, and were already in the process of making changes and upgrades. With a little TLC, we would definitely consider staying here again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Spectacular View

We had a great time in Maine and were delighted by your wonderful home and tranquil setting. The home was well equipped and had a very welcoming atmosphere. The scenery was beautiful and the views from the master bedroom spectacular. It was really conducive to sharing time with our family. I couldn't have picked a better setting. The pictures on the website were lovely but the experience of being on the river in a very private setting and lovely accomodations was even better. We especially enjoyed our dinners on the screened in porch. We will definitely recommend your home to our friends and family and hope to get back to Maine for another vacation. Jim and Carol and Family
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Views were spectacular

Hi Holly and Dan, We had a great time in Maine and were delighted by your wonderful home and tranquil setting. The home was well equipped and had a very welcoming atmosphere. The scenery was beautiful and the views from the master bedroom spectacular. It was really conducive to sharing time with our family. I couldn't have picked a better setting. The pictures on the website were lovely but the experience of being on the river in a very private setting and lovely accomodations was even better. We especially enjoyed our dinners on the screened in porch. We will definitely recommend your home to our friends and family and hope to get back to Maine for another vacation. Carol
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2022
We love providing a relaxed and beautiful environment for families to spend time together. Thanks so much for staying at Starboard Cove, come again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

10/09 Very warm, and inv...

10/09 Very warm, and invitng house in a tranquil spot on the river. High enough on the river not to get bridge and traffic noise. House is totally set up to just walk in and enjoy. thx D&J
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We could not have been mo...

We could not have been more pleased with this beautiful home. The owners were gracious and accommodating. The setting was perfect - private, beautiful, tranquil. The house had everything one could wish for and was beautifully furnished. We enjoyed our evenings indoors as much as our days outdoors. We look forward to returning if the home is available next summer.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

We stayed in this lovely ...

We stayed in this lovely home in August 2009. It wasn't like a rental; it was like being a guest in someone's treasured home. The owners greated us to show us every detail of the home. We had every thing we needed for cooking. There were so many reading and relazing nooks. And the art, books and movies made the place so enjoyable. Our kids loved all the games, toys, the pool and ping pong table and waterfront with kayaks and canoes. It was truly a vacation!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We have rented many vacat...

We have rented many vacation homes over the years, and River Cottage is a true exeption. It's a gorgeous home with every comfort you can imagine, secluded in the countryside on the river yet close to several wonderful attractions. And the owners are generous, accoommodating and delightful people. What a find!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Suanne A.

What a beautiful home!! ...

What a beautiful home!! Stayed here the week of 8/1/09. It was a great week. House is very comfortable and has everything you need. The private setting is peaceful and relaxing yet close enough to the beaches and outlets.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We booked our stay here s...

We booked our stay here sight-unseen (pictures only) and couldn't have been more pleased with the property upon arrival and during our stay. The setting is tranquil, and the owners have beautifully and tastefully modernized and designed the house. It's impossible not to adjust to a "lazy summer" frame of mind here.

About the host

Hosted by Holly

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Dan is the author of “The Mexico Diaries” adventures on an off grid ranch in a tiny village on the coast of Mexico. Holly was a former CFP (Certified Financial Planner). Both left corporate life early on to peruse their passions. In addition to the home in Maine they also have homes in Mexico that are occasionally for rent or for home exchanges on well known online platforms.
This is our family home, not an empty shell bought simply to rent out. You will find art from our travels around the world and custom features that can only be developed over decades of living in and appreciating a space.

Why they chose this property

We honestly feel this is the most beautiful and best location to live in the US. The peace and serenity living on the water this close to major cities is hard to find. We travel alot so being an hour from Boston's International Airport is great. We have the benefit of being on the water, minutes from the Atlantic ocean and less than an hour to skiing or hiking in the mountains.

What makes this property unique

It is very important to both of us that we are in touch with nature every day. Living in this home does that for us. The many large windows that open to decks and balconeys bring the outdoors in. We also have a large screened porch where we literally live in the summer months. We take all of our meals there and sometimes sleep there. Wildlife is abundant in the area keeping every day exciting.

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