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"Eagles Nest" Charming Post & Beam House near Eastern River, Beautiful fields,

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

Enjoy Nature at its Best! Kayak or canoe with Eagles.

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Amenities
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Location

Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Dresden, ME

Place, Augusta Civic Center
‪33 min drive‬
Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
‪40 min drive‬
Place, Bowdoin College
‪42 min drive‬
Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom south

1 Queen Bed

North bedroom,

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining area

About this property

"Eagles Nest" Charming Post & Beam House near Eastern River, Beautiful fields,

Beautiful post and beam, two story home set near the Eastern River, on sixty acres of fields and woods. Walk miles of nature trails. Explore Maine from this centrally located home. Ten minutes from ocean, Wiscasset, Fifteen minutes from Bath, Twenty minutes from Augusta, Damariscotta, Boothbay Harbor. Brunswick. Two large upstairs bedrooms, living room and full bath, downstairs living room, dining room, sunroom, kitchen and full bath. One dog friendly. This is Maine at its best, nature, Eastern River across the street, beautiful sunsets, peace and quiet yet near everywhere to explore!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Dresden

Located in Dresden, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wiscasset Historic District and Castle Tucker are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Montsweag Flea Market and Damariscotta Farmer's Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Dresden, ME

What's nearby

Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum - 27 min drive - 25.4 km
Augusta Civic Center - 33 min drive - 39.7 km
Damariscotta Lake - 37 min drive - 39.4 km
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 40 min drive - 41.4 km
Bowdoin College - 42 min drive - 46.3 km

Getting around

Brunswick Station - 30 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kimberly's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬9 min drive
‪Annabella's Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪The Alna Store - ‬20 min drive
‪Main Street Dairy Treat - ‬8 min drive
‪The Old Goat - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Eagles Nest" Charming Post & Beam House near Eastern River, Beautiful fields, pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Eagles Nest" Charming Post & Beam House near Eastern River, Beautiful fields, ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Eagles Nest" Charming Post & Beam House near Eastern River, Beautiful fields, ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Eagles Nest" Charming Post & Beam House near Eastern River, Beautiful fields, located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kennebec River, Lincoln County Jail Museum and Wiscasset Historic District. Castle Tucker and Cobbossee Stream are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

5 Aug, 2025

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

Nice quiet location with full amenities. Very comfortable home to stay in.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew G.

13 Aug, 2025

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

Very pretty house, comfortable feel to it. Could use more closet space and dressers for clothes.Also liked the trail on her land.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

22 Aug, 2023

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

Maine visit

The property was very nice. Beds were comfortable, the location is perfect for a vacation getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

20 Aug, 2024

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

Visit to Maine

We loved the house. It was unique, on great property, nicely located for all our explorations, and great to come back to. Everything was as advertised; it was warm and comfortable. A great place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

30 Jul, 2024

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

Beautiful Trip

This property is beautiful. We had plenty of space and had plenty of privacy! Great location to get away and yet still close enough to all kinds of towns!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

26 Aug, 2019

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

Maine stay!

This was the perfect place for peace and quiet after any and all days of touring and shopping! Very relaxing!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

2 Jul, 2022

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

A great, quiet setting for some meetings we had in nearby Wiscasset

Elizabeth was helpful and responsive to questions. Was delighted to see the poster of Charleston's Angel Oak as I'm originally from the low- Country! Felt like home. Appreciated the use of spices in the cupboard, too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

4 Jul, 2023

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

Secluded

Wonderful stay. Clean home set back from the road. Everything we needed to cook meals. Washer and dryer was a plus. Could have been a little faster cycle, but worked very well. (My opinion). Overall our stay was great!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gene R.

25 Aug, 2018

A very comfortable, spacious and beautiful home to stay close to Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor.

We loved the timberframe home and quiet location. If we ever return to tge area we would very much stay again. Wiscasset and Boithbay Harbor are not too far away. Tge Botanical Garden in Boothbay Harbor is wonderful and the best thing about Boothbay Harbor. We would visit the botanical gardens again for sure. If you need a relaxing vacatiin away from tourists and crowds the Eagle Lodge is great! Its very private and tgere is a lit if lical wildlife to see at tge house and grounds. Thanks for the opportunity Elizabeth!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jane H.

16 Aug, 2023

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

Very comfy house away from major areas

The house is a very nice house. It was a bit farther out then we thought. I’m not sure if we misjudged the distance or if the map is slightly incorrect. Not that big of a deal. We were off by about 15 minute drive. The house is very lovely and felt very comfy.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

4 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful, Relaxing Getaway!!!!

Our stay was great start to finish! The host was responsive and friendly. The property was even better than we had hoped for! Large and roomy - very positive. Air conditioners upstairs were great! Instructions within the house were clear - no problems. Our dog loved roaming around the extensive property! We sat on the deck in the mornings in the adirondack chairs and had coffee. Watched the birds at the feeders - saw deer in the adjacent field - also saw a mama turkey with 5 babies! We were only a few minutes away from Red's Eats - for the best LOBSTER in Maine! Close to a diner and gas station and grab and go store. Pizza place in nearby Wiscasset was great. The house is perfect for anyone who wants to relax - enjoy surroundings that are positive and make you feel at home. Laundry was onsite - bonus! She has thought of everything!! Can't wait to come back in the future!! Thank you!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Steven W.

1 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Misrepresenation

This property is blatantly misrepresented at least 3-4 times in its online description. It says it is “ON the Eastern River” and teases with use of kayaks, dock etc. We reserved the house specifically for its alleged proximity to the River: we only rent houses where our water dog can swim. In fact, the River is—at least during late July/August— inaccessible. You can only get to it by going down a very long unpaved driveway, then across a 2-lane State highway, finally a dicey walk through heavily wooded marshland. Even the supposedly red cloth-marked entry point to the woods was missing. Now: the house itself was quite nice, though again, there is a BUT: it is described as air-conditioned. It is, but only in the 2 bedrooms. While the description accurately states that fact, what it doesn’t say is that the air conditioners (which ARE effective for those 2 bedrooms) are stand-on-FLOOR models about 3-4’ high, which vent through a huge coil out of open windows. They are EXTREMELY loud, and anyone who is a light sleeper is going to have real problems. When we brought the NOT “on the river” misrepresentation to the owner’s attention after our stay, and asked for a 50% refund, she agreed to a refund but only for a very minor amount. Very unfair and inequitable.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cynthia b.

24 Aug, 2022

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

Great for birdwatching

We enjoyed playing frisbee and watching birds in backyard

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

16 Aug, 2022

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

Great stay!

Elizabeth’s home was wonderful for our family’s long weekend. Very clean and well maintained. Great property with lots of space to wander and explore. Hope to be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

23 Jul, 2022

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

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay, beautiful spot, property owner and manager were both very responsive. An A/C failed, owner immediately purchased replacement. Enjoyed the wildlife and tranquility.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

29 Jun, 2022

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

Lovely Riverside Getaway

We had a great stay at "The Eagle's Nest" while visiting family. It is an excellent location to access inland and coastal central and southern Maine, letting us get out for some adventures without needing to commit an entire day to any one thing. The house is spacious, homey, and quiet, with all the amenities we needed to keep comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Pamela R.

27 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misleading Property Description

Elizabeth is very nice and easy to deal with on making changes and her property is very nice, however the description of the property is very misleading. It is listed as a 3 bedroom. As stated in the description "Bedroom 3 sleep sofa/futon(2),South bedroom sleep sofa/futon (1), queen, Bedroom south sleep sofa/futon(1),queen9(1)". In Actual, Bedroom 3 is not usable/it is locked. South bedroom has a queen bed and bedroom south has a queen bed, these are the bedrooms upstairs. There are NO FUTONS, the idea of a futon for extra sleeping is just a futon mattress (full of bugs) to be use on the floor...there was not futon. I rented the house because of the 3 Bedrooms, for my family to use. I have adult children with their husbands that needed their own private space to sleep. Come to my surprise upon checking in that was not the case. Also, the description states "home set on Eastern River...kayak from dock on river". What it does not show or state is that the dock is down the long entry driveway and across the street through the woods/marsh. And to my surprise the house is not A/C. It did have 2 window A/C in the upstairs bedrooms, but when there was no electric, they were of no use either.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Heidi S., Clare, Michigan

12 Aug, 2021

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

Relaxing getaway

We stayed at Elizabeth’s place with our family of six (four boys ages 11-19) It was peaceful and cozy. The river across the street was beautiful. We did not have a chance to use the kayaks due to the low tide but they were available for use. The home was a convenient location for day trips. The main bedroom beds were comfy. Our boys slept on the futon mattresses in the loft and were fine with that arrangement. My favorite part of the house was sitting on the front porch enjoying the sunsets. Elizabeth was very accommodating and responded quickly to questions. Overall this was a good place to stay for a relaxing family getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

2 Aug, 2021

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

Quiet Getaway

This is a lovely, well cared for home in rural Maine. The large house and property are tucked away, but close enough to everything that you don’t feel isolated. We enjoyed watching the birds and squirrels at the multiple birdfeeders in the mornings and evenings. Host was kind and let us know promptly whenever the manager was going to visit the property (to collect garbage or mow). We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

27 Jul, 2021

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

Fantastic home

This is such a beautiful place to stay. The home is gorgeous and location perfect for getting to many activities. The river is great for kayaking and fishing. The privacy is remarkable. Hiking on the trails on the 70 acre property was invigorating. Great place to stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

24 Jul, 2021

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

Beautiful Place

Very peaceful place to relax.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roland H.

10 Jul, 2021

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

Wonderful Stay

My husband and I were in town to visit our daughter and her husband and meet our new granddaughter. The location was perfect for us and the property was delightful. It very much had a cabin in the woods feel with lots of personality and charm, and lots of great books. This is the host's personal home, but she leaves the premises and guests have the run of the house to themselves. We felt very comfortable and at home during our stay. Peter, her property manager was available, but very respectful of our privacy. We would definitely book this property again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

16 Aug, 2020

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

Family vacation

Our family had a wonderful time at Elizabeth's home. The property was beautiful with plenty of room for outdoor activities. The house was spacious and had all the amenities you could ask for. The owner and property manager were quick to respond to all inquiries. This is a must stay especially if you're looking for a home centrally located to many wonderful Maine day trips.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Silvana P.

25 Aug, 2019

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

08/10 to 08/13 stay

Very clean and beautiful house. It was surprising that people in that part of Maine drive the way they do, not careful but that was another story. The house is nice.

10/10 Excellent

Cris S.

12 Aug, 2019

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

Enjoy the stars!

Nice property, plenty of space, private & quiet. Beautiful view of the stars at night!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Sylvester

What makes this property unique

Sitting on a hill over looking the Eastern River, Easy access to major points in midcoast Maine. Ocean minutes away. Enjoy the beauty and nature of midcoast Maine

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