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Elegant Boothbay Harbor, Maine Studio

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A garden with a stone wall, various plants, and a bird sculpture.
A white house with a wooden front door, a black metal doormat, and a white picket fence with a planter.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave. There is a window with a view of trees outside.
A wooden door with glass panels, a white exterior wall, a black lantern, and a planter with red foliage.
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water and trees.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Boothbay Harbor Marina
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Place, Burnt Island Living Lighthouse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Boothbay Harbor Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Elegant Boothbay Harbor, Maine Studio

Custom built Boothbay Harbor studio minutes to town with a view of Mill Cove.

Hawks nest has all the modern conveniences, completed in 2018.
It is surrounded by windows with a cross breeze off the ocean or has air-conditioning and heating. It has a gourmet kitchen, a bathroom with heated floors, a heated towel rack, and a walk-in shower.
This second story studio sleeps two, in a very comfortable queen plus American leather sofa, without bars. There is an exclusive area on the side of the guest house, with a gas grill, comfortable seating that overlooks the beautiful gardens and Mill Cove.
One parking space is provided with your own entrance to the guesthouse.
The town of Boothbay Harbor has boat rides, wonderful restaurants, quaint shops, art galleys, and a land trust with many hiking trails, all over the peninsula. Kayak rentals in town are also available.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is 3 miles from Hawks nest. It’s a must!
The property is a smoke-free and has a firm no pet policy. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am. Minimum four night stay.

Treat yourself to a lovely getaway for a single or a couple.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No cooking of Lobster. Atlantic Edge Seafood offers cooked Lobsters. No fireworks/ candles! No smoking of any substances on property. No pets.
$1K refundable deposit is collected for property damage or cigarette smoke/ cigar/ pot and cologne smell smells.
If you move furniture, please return it to it’s original space.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3784517vb
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

Boothbay Harbor

Located in Boothbay Harbor, this apartment is in the city centre and by the sea. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Boothbay Farmers' Market and Montsweag Flea Market. Maine State Aquarium and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Boothbay Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Boothbay Region Land Trust - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 46 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Garden Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tugboat Inn - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Boothbay Harbor, Maine Studio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elegant Boothbay Harbor, Maine Studio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Boothbay Harbor, Maine Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Boothbay Harbor, Maine Studio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Boothbay Harbor, Maine Studio located?

Located in the heart of Boothbay Harbor, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, Burnt Island Living Lighthouse and Boothbay Harbor Marina. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 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
Perfect location, lovely view, and a beautiful space, with very nice hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2026
Thank you, Jennifer. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience!! Thanks so much Abbie and Brian
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2026
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Abbie was a great host! She and Brian were most welcoming, provided great dining tips and activities to consider. The apartment was perfect! Great week in Boothbay Harbor!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2026
Lovely guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, cozy property with great hosts. Location was also great.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2025
Thanks Doug and Debbie. Happy Anniversary!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, close to town, quiet, everything wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to stay for my husband and I. We are active seniors in good health and had no trouble with navigating the flight of a dozen stairs up to this beautiful, private efficiency apartment. It is located in a separate addition to the hosts' home and had all the amenities we needed for our stay (full kitchen, comfortable pull-out couch for sleeping, spacious shower, heated towel rack, ceiling fan and AC, WiFi and TV, distant views of the harbor, etc.). We liked the location as we could easily navigate the short walk (about 10 minutes) to downtown Boothbay Harbor which is filled with many quaint shops, delicious restaurants, pretty waterfront views, and access to kayak rentals, sailboat cruises and whale watches. It is also a short drive to the nearby Botanical Gardens, Ocean Point walking trail, and the town of Southport. It was a pleasure to meet hosts Abbie and Brian. They were available on site if needed and were respectful of our privacy. Both the check-in and check-out processes were seamless. We are planning a return stay at "Hawk's Nest" apartment in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2026
We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Studio is beautifully designed and finished, spotless, great location walkable to downtown but away from the bustle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute studio apartment. Great location. Close to downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for a getaway vacation stay

Immaculate, private, lovingly decorated apartment, the Hawk’s Nest is a ‘find’! Great location to access Boothbay Harbor and Southport Island shops and restaurants. Hosts were so welcoming and offered lots of info on local sites and activities. We’ll definitely return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
Thanks for being great guests. We were glad you spent your 55th Wedding Anniversary at our Guest House. We hope you will visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
host was really nice couplefriendly and helpfulthe studio was gorgeous great Vieu clean and well maintain walking distance of downtownyou won't be disappointed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful studio close to town!

A well-appointed studio with exceptional amenities and gracious hosts. This is a must stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hosts!

This is a fantastic VRBO. Beautiful, clean studio. Good location to shops and sites!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2024
We are very excited to get our first 5 star review on vrbo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Maine Get-away

If you are looking for a clean, comfortable and well-appointed place to stay in a great location, this is the place for you! The owners are lovely and informative. This was by far our best VRBO experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Hawk's Nest

We had a wonderful stay at Hawk's Nest! The apartment is really nicely done with beautiful craftsmanship and a magical garden. The mattress was a little firmer than we'd like, but we still slept like logs after long days full of adventures around Boothbay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Abbie met us at the road to tell us where our parking spot was, there is no on the road parking. She met us with a friendly greeting and showed us to the 2nd floor studio and also assisted us with our luggage. The studio was very clean and comfortable. The two window groupings and skylights were very nicely done and accented the studio apartment. Everything was well thought out, and construction was beautifully organized and done. Everything was very classy.Abbie was extremely helpful with suggestions of activities to do and places to see along with parking possibilities. Her information book in the room was very helpful and well done. The Botanical gardens are a must see. The Carousel Theater if a show is available, Cap's Fishes Harbor cruise.We had a view of Mill Cove which has a sunken ship that you can see at low tide from your window. Abbie has lovely gardens and added special touches, fresh flowers in the room and always a friendly greeting when we returned from our day's activities. She encouraged us to explore in the area and made us feel very welcome. A very nice feature was the heated towel rack. Abbie is a great host who made us feel very welcome. We were just down the street from the harbor shops and restaurants which offered wide assortment of sea food choices and shopping possibilities. We were also there when the farm markets was open and that was very nice. Abbie is a super host and we recommend Hawks Nest for your stay at Booth Bay Harbor in Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2026
We are so pleased you both had a wonderful vacation at Hawk’s Nest. Our town is so special and we are glad you chose Boothbay Harbor. We hope to see you again. Regards, Abbie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Nice property. Owners are very nice. I would recommend this property to a friend. The location is ideal
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Plan to return

Hawk's Nest is awesome. It is everything as described and more. We couldn't have had a better five days. Abby and Brian were great hosts. We were sad to leave and hope to return next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Adorable and comfortable cottage. So close to everything! Walk into the heart of Boothbay. View of the water….it feels like you are in a treehouse! Abbie (host and owner) and her husband are so nice and helpful with suggestions of everything! Can’t say enough nice things about our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2025
Teri and Dan, you were the perfect guests. You got to see so much in the Boothbay Region. We hope to see you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot in Boothbay Harbor

Abby and Brian’s place in Boothbay Harbor is just perfect - super location and very walkable. Comfortable and extra clean - it is even better than the pictures. The hosts have a beautiful yard and garden area and are quite welcoming with excellent recommendations for favorite activities and restaurants. 100% will stay here again when I return. Boothbay Harbor is charming and this is the perfect spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for Two!

From the moment we stepped onto the property, the beauty of the garden and greenery along with the view of the water caught our eyes. Abbie and Brian couldn’t have been more welcoming and friendly. And the location is perfect to walk into town every day! We can’t wait to come back. Lisa and Cara
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Meticulously maintained property and a welcoming and knowledgeable host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2026
Thanks for being great guests. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. Town is within walking distance. There are so many wonderful things to do in town and surrounding areas. Annie and Brian are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Abbie Shaw

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We moved here from Annapolis Maryland. I am a trained Chef who worked on yachts all over the world and has a catering company for 35 years. My husband built Hawk’s Nest. He is a master craftsmen and has created unique details to our Guest House.

Why they chose this property

We have a quaint neighborhood overlooking Mill Cove with a sidewalk into the Village (5 minute walk). All of us pride ourselves in our gardens.

What makes this property unique

My flower gardens are quite special. There is a private sitting ares designated with an eating table and chairs and 2 teake cushioned chairs.
We have many birds including hummingbirds. We have many trees that create privacy.

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