Historic Boathouse over Water, Stunning View, Private Pier + Dock + Mooring

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A house with a dock extending into a green body of water, surrounded by dense forest.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and a sofa set.
A wooden dock leading to a house with a metal roof, surrounded by trees and a body of water.
A rustic cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a long counter with a toaster, a sink, and a stove.
A wooden cabin with large windows overlooking a lake, a deck, and a dock.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Westport, ME
  • Place, Long Ledge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Brooks Point
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Wiscasset Historic District
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Wiscasset

Located in Wiscasset, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wiscasset Historic District and Fort Edgecomb State Historical Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bath Center for the Arts and Chocolate Church Arts Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Maine Maritime Museum and The Boothbay Playhouse. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Map
Westport, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Ledge - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Brooks Point - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Wiscasset Historic District - 26 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Castle Tucker - 26 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 46 min drive - 46.0 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 38 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Garden Cafe - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Tugboat Inn - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Boathouse over Water, Stunning View, Private Pier + Dock + Mooring pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic Boathouse over Water, Stunning View, Private Pier + Dock + Mooring?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Boathouse over Water, Stunning View, Private Pier + Dock + Mooring?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Boathouse over Water, Stunning View, Private Pier + Dock + Mooring?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Boathouse over Water, Stunning View, Private Pier + Dock + Mooring located?

This family-friendly Wiscasset holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Long Ledge, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Brooks Point and Lincoln County Jail Museum. Wiscasset Historic District and Monkey C Monkey Do are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing location with beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice quiet area. Awesome sunrises

Great location not to far from Restaurants and other things to do but far enough away to enjoy time away from crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2021
Thanks so much, Chris — we hope to host you again! Andrew & Martha (and Samantha)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a relaxing time on our anniversary with our dogs at the boathouse, taking in the beautiful views. Enjoyed delicious lobster. Loved having our coffee on the patio, we saw several eagles.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property on the water. Very remote.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
other than towels and trash cans needed, it was an amazing weekend and the owner is amazing responsive and helpful to get what is needed available.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

This was a unique property with great views of the water. Very nice new dock. The owner provided a lot of helpful information about the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Enjoyable family cacation

Beautiful location, very well-equipped, great water activities, saw seals, lots of nice amenities (loved the espresso machine). Cat and dog thoroughly enjoyed themselves - nice walks, dinners in Wiscasset, lobsters at Five Islands. We all experienced amazing sleep!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house on the ocean!

Great place, well-appointed, plenty of space! Outdoor fire pit and indoor fireplace were great for evenings. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2021
Thanks for staying with is, Adam- we’d love to host you again. Next time you’ll have to bring the boat: we are putting in a mooring, ramp and floating dock in early Spring. Best, Andrew & Martha (and Samantha)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family get away

Simply fantastic location and home- had every amenity needed and was able to sleep 6 adults, two children) . We saw incredible wildlife (bald eagles, osprey, porpoises, loons, even a humpback whale made an appearance). Hosts were very responsive. Would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Get Away Location

Charming rustic cottage situated on the water. The outdoor area was perfect for our needs, featuring a fire pit and ample comfortable seating. The dock was fantastic for swimming, relaxing, and securing our boat. Each day, we explored a different destination by boat, indulging in local dining and taking in the stunning views. I highly recommend this property to anyone seeking a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

This converted boathouse is so perfect. Has plenty of room and all of the amenities we needed. The view is absolutely stunning. We never even went out to eat, we'd get carryout and bring it back to the house because you couldn't beat the view. The location is very peaceful. We loved everything about this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Thanks, Debra -- we are so glad you enjoyed your long overdue vacation! We hope you make it back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacstion

The Boathouse is perfect for our needs. Comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen…coffee makers, microwave, toaster. Also has a Webber grill and a fire pit outside. Picnic table and plenty of outside seating. Fantastic dock and deck. And a killer view of the Sheepscot!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location

I’m a repeat customer to Boat House at Westport View is wonderful. Home is cozy but has everything we need Many improvements from last year. Brand new dock, And landing for boats. Two kayaks, Webber grill fire pit. Also brand new outside
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dreamy

We all had a wonderful time. Something for everyone. The house is completely charming, the view and area spectacular. I noticed they didn’t have a tv, so we brought our own and that worked out fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Thanks, Jolene -- we were happy to host you! We actually are the renters following your stay, and we came up a day early, so we got to hear your fun pier-side singing and guitar from a neighboring property. Hope you make it back again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for a quiet get-away

This is our second trip to the Boathouse to celebrate our anniversary. The new owners have clearly put a lot of time and love into making it even better than the first. New dock to now access the water. Beautiful new rock patio and firepit to enjoy those Maine mornings and chilly evenings. And of course the rustic but beautifully appointed boat house to unplug and relax. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible spot!

First off…I don’t even want to type this review as I don’t want anyone else to find this gem. Everything from the first communications with the owner to the day we left went perfectly. Fantastic communication and much appreciated advice on things to do. The house is exactly what we had hoped it would be. The views are amazing and the location is wonderful. The owners built a new dock and float that are top notch. We simply love it. You know it’s a great trip when you simply don’t want to leave. I started researching squatters rights though realized we at some point had to come back to reality…. Needless to say, we highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our home away from home

This is the fifth time we have stayed at the Boathouse in the last seven years. Needless to say we love it there. It's a wonderful stay for a couple on their own (us) or a couple with (older) kids and we have had friends stay for a few nights in the past. The downstairs windows looking out over the river are an ever-changing delight - who needs a TV screen? The kitchen is fully equipped and we love to have the wood stove lit to provide our screen time (and warmth) when the night grows dark. The king bed is very comfortable. The shower is a good size with good water pressure but there are a couple of places that need some deep cleaning. We appreciate the new owners' willingness to honor the booking made before they purchased it and they were very pleasant people and easy to deal with.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Terrible Experience -Host canceled night before on us

This host tried to force us to sign something he typed up himself. He also tried to nickel and dime us by charging us $350 for kayaks and other add ons. I actually thought he was wanting me to sign the Kayak rental I didn’t realize he took it upon himself to create his own seperate agreement. VRBO told me I was not obligated to sign and Andrew the host canceled the reservation at 10pm the night before we were to check in, terrible experience
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
This guys is whackadoo! First, he ignored all messages for about 4 mos before his checkin date— like 8-10 requests for the rental agreement to be signed. Then he texted and called the night before checkin, refusing to sign the rental agreement and begging me to cancel his reservation. VRBO told him they would not cancel for him without him paying hefty cancellation fees. I called and spent an hour on the phone with VRBO to plead with them on his behalf to cancel his reservation bc he didn’t want to stay after all. They ended up doing so with no penalties to him. After the cancelled reservation he wrote his review in spite of our help. Note: he is the only poor review we’ve ever received and **he did not even stay at the property**!? A couple of weeks later he texted me privately to apologize for it all bc his brother in law had just been murdered before his trip!? Absolutely crazy— no idea if it’s true, but what drama nonetheless.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini adventure

What a terrific escape! My family and I enjoyed this fabulous property for a 5 day / 4 night break from the 'real world.' Even as a native New Englander, I never fully appreciated the rugged beauty of Maine until we were able to live it like locals this summer. Andy was a very gracious host and the property more than lives up to the spectacular photos on the website. A humpback whale made multiple appearances just 100 yards off the end of the dock and we saw porpoises up close while paddling in the kayaks. We fished (without luck) but had fun crabbing, swimming, walking and jogging. The road is so pretty and the patio is the perfect place to hang out with a fire, a book, and the ballgame on the radio. The house is both comfortable and filled with vernacular charm. What a treat! The tourist attractions are predictably fun, especially Booth Bay Harbor. If you go in to town to run errands, Shaws (670 Bath Rd); Garden Island Laundry (681 Bath Rd); and Ames True Value Hardware (447 Bath Rd) are go to stops. Treat yourself to breakfast at Market Place Cafe (681 Bath Rd) while your clothes are in the spin cycle. This is where the locals go and the coffee alone is worth the trip. Every trip should be this good! Thanks Andy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting

Lovely location and a well-appointed home in a stunning setting. Enjoyed the canoe (kids saw seals!) and the fire pit. We hated to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful solitude in gorgeous spot

Amazing views. Very peaceful setting. If you want solitude and a tastefully renovated historic dwelling this is the place for you. If you want to be close to Damariscotta or Boothbay just know it’s a pretty good drive. My one recommendation to the owners is consider fixing the stairs to be equal heights — it’s an accident waiting to happen, especially for kids and older people.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Issues

We enjoyed the area The unit was very remote for us but still nice view and ambiance The frig had leftovers in it Dishwasher seemed to not have been run Otherwise very goidy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot

Porpoises. 'nuff said.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice spot by the water

Had a beautiful time exploring the river and enjoying the sunrise. Great amenities everything was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The best thing about this place is the beautiful setting. The location just can’t be beat. We enjoyed the fire pit outside every evening as well as daily walks. Close to lots of things if you’re wanting to do day trips. We took a ride one day to Blanchards ice cream and it was the best ice cream we’ve ever had. We squeezed 4 adults and 4 young kids in, which worked for us but some people might not like. It is a tight squeeze, which we knew going in as we’ve stayed at the boathouse before and is so worth it for the setting. Very easy and straight forward check in. We were wishing there was some sort of informational packet or binder. What to do with trash, bedding, towels etc. and what the expectations were for checking out. While the host was very easy to get in touch with, it’s a nice touch to just have all the info you need on hand. Was also wishing there was a larger supply of toilet paper and paper towels on hand. Again, host was easy to get in touch with and they did reach out to ask if we needed anything during our stay. At the time we didn’t, but come the last day we were looking for another roll or paper towels. Just things to keep in mind. Overall great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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