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Charming 5BR Waterfront Historic Cape on 15 acre estate
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 92100 sq ft
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Boothbay, ME
- Place, Ovens Mouth Preserve14 min walk
- Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens10 min drive
- Place, Boothbay Harbor Marina16 min drive
- Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)68 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Butterscotch Amber
2 Single Beds
Garnet
1 Double Bed
Peridot
1 Single Bed
Ruby
1 Queen Bed
Turquoise
1 Double Bed
4 bathrooms
Butterscotch Amber
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Garnet
Toilet · Shower only
Ruby Peridot
Toilet · Shower only
Turquoise
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Charming 5BR Waterfront Historic Cape on 15 acre estate
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children 6+ welcome, under parental supervision.
Events
No events allowed
Please see our Policies for event fees. Thanks.
Pets
No 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
Note from host: Please see our Policies for event fees. Thanks.
This property uses solar energy
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Boothbay
Located in Boothbay, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Boothbay Railway Village and Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ovens Mouth Preserve and Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Dolphin Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Boothbay, ME
What's nearby
- Ovens Mouth Preserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
- Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 16 min drive - 12.1 km
- Boothbay Harbor Marina - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
- Bowdoin College - 53 min drive - 59.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 14 min drive
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 13 min drive
- Circle K - 29 min drive
- McDonald's - 29 min drive
- Kitchen Garden Cafe - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
12 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary W.
25 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!
Mary W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brandon P.
29 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Vacation
Brandon P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
8 Jul, 2016
The most charming place for a Maine getaway!
Amy W.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Catherine E.
14 Aug, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Peaceful Beautiful Property
Catherine E.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy H.
2 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures don’t do this place justice




Nancy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Carol & Bob R.
25 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carol & Bob R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
10 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical property!
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Megan E.
22 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, relaxing stay in a beautiful location
Megan E.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jessica W.
18 Jul, 2015
I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Jessica W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lillian B.
25 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just the right selection for our entire family.
Lillian B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Joseph D.
14 Jul, 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
poorly managed
Joseph D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Pat A.
5 Aug, 2017
Family reunion The Farmhouse and the Cape
Pat A.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
steven g.
26 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great riverside getaway
steven g.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Jennifer C.
20 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boothbay Cape
Jennifer C.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathy T.
18 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kathy T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marge D.
25 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1880's Cape
Marge D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Peter H.
19 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 4th Anniversary Celebration
Peter H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly enjoyable stay at Bold Colorful Life
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caitlyn S.
9 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family stay!
Caitlyn S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy N.
29 Aug, 2018
Rest and Relaxation
Amy N.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Freda H.
28 Sept, 2017
Beautiful in all ways!
Freda H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Connie O.
6 Sept, 2017
“Delightful Maine Getaway. Location, Charm, Beauty
Connie O.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Malvina (Molly) R.
19 Aug, 2017
Warm, inviting, comfortable, quiet
Malvina (Molly) R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Will S.
30 Jun, 2017
Wonderful off the beaten path retreat.
Will S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
About the host
Hosted by Melissa Thornton, Owner
I’ve been saving for my ‘dream house’ for 40 years....and I fell in love with kayaking about 8 years ago. After a five year search through waterfront properties in CT, the Adirondacks, MA, NH and finally ME, this was the property that offered the combination of things I'd been seeking. And it was perfect for building vacation rentals so that the awesome environment could be shared.
The setting is idyllic...with fields, woods, many perennial gardens, apple trees, lilac trees and old stone walls wandering down to the Back River. There are 15 acres of land, facing west for sunsets, on the protected waterfront of Maine and with a big freshwater pond and woodlands. The whole estate sits atop Maine ledge, which is sculpted to fall gently towards the water.
It's in an area where I am able, in the 'off-season', to offer weekend and week-long retreats that combine personal growth, spirituality and 'back to nature' events, including hiking, paddling and exploring the nearby Botanical Gardens. And I want to share this beauty with as many people who love Nature and the wild, wonderful aspects of Maine as possible...so vacation rentals are the perfect answer.
The setting is idyllic...with fields, woods, many perennial gardens, apple trees, lilac trees and old stone walls wandering down to the Back River. There are 15 acres of land, facing west for sunsets, on the protected waterfront of Maine and with a big freshwater pond and woodlands. The whole estate sits atop Maine ledge, which is sculpted to fall gently towards the water.
It's in an area where I am able, in the 'off-season', to offer weekend and week-long retreats that combine personal growth, spirituality and 'back to nature' events, including hiking, paddling and exploring the nearby Botanical Gardens. And I want to share this beauty with as many people who love Nature and the wild, wonderful aspects of Maine as possible...so vacation rentals are the perfect answer.
Why they chose this property
Mother Nature has shaped this property to be both elegant and beautiful...the buildings are on the plateau at the top of the estate and the lawns and gardens, stone walls and woodlands slope gently down and down to the Back River. A great Blue Heron often visits the freshwater pond; then flies off towards the river. Our local pair of bald eagles are seen wheeling overhead regularly as the tides change. A huge porcupine was seen at the south end of the property recently and we have visits from foxes and deer, ospreys and hawks.
The property has a healing energy which most people feel the moment they step onto it. A visit here fills the vision with color, the spirits with hope and the body with calm and peace.
The property has a healing energy which most people feel the moment they step onto it. A visit here fills the vision with color, the spirits with hope and the body with calm and peace.
What makes this property unique
The Boothbay peninsula offers the perfect getaway. The area is naturally breath-taking, with forests and fields, farms and gardens, brash rocky coastline and gentle coves and lakes. Boothbay Harbor is a charming town with lots of engaging activities and it’s just six miles down the road. This is the area to go shopping, visit galleries and craft fairs, sample local fare at great restaurants, enjoy deep water activities like whale watching and lobster-boating.
And there are natural bonuses: 13 nature preserves for hiking within 10 miles---5 within 5 miles---one within 1/2 mile; a world-class Botanical Garden within 4 miles; kayaking possibilities in rivers and lakes and the Atlantic. We also have a world-class golf course 4 miles away.
The Rockland/Camden area and Freeport shopping are within an hour's drive in either direction; and my favorite Maine park, Acadia National Park is just under three hours away. Nova Scotia and Prince Edward island, both favorite parts of Canada, are nearby too…
The Bold Colorful Life Estate is also a Retreat Center, so plan to join us for a Retreat for personal growth, renewal and spiritual centering...The Bold Colorful Life Gallery offers colorful elegant jewelry, stunning natural photographs, and dramatic works of art in oil and pastel to our rental guests...when it's open.
And there are natural bonuses: 13 nature preserves for hiking within 10 miles---5 within 5 miles---one within 1/2 mile; a world-class Botanical Garden within 4 miles; kayaking possibilities in rivers and lakes and the Atlantic. We also have a world-class golf course 4 miles away.
The Rockland/Camden area and Freeport shopping are within an hour's drive in either direction; and my favorite Maine park, Acadia National Park is just under three hours away. Nova Scotia and Prince Edward island, both favorite parts of Canada, are nearby too…
The Bold Colorful Life Estate is also a Retreat Center, so plan to join us for a Retreat for personal growth, renewal and spiritual centering...The Bold Colorful Life Gallery offers colorful elegant jewelry, stunning natural photographs, and dramatic works of art in oil and pastel to our rental guests...when it's open.
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