In years past, my wife, daughter and I have taken 1-week summer vacations at various waterfront properties in New England. This year, we decided to go for 2-weeks and we couldn’t have had a more wonderful vacation than at the Little Dipper. Nested in a woodsy cul-de-sac, right on Little River Dam, we enjoyed the private fire pit, patio, and dock daily. We frequently paddled boarded, kayaked, and had cocktails at dusk on the dock. Some evenings, we relaxed by the fire pit while our daughter roasted marshmallows. The cottage itself was incredibly well-stocked, clean, and comfortable.
The location, too, was just wonderful. Little Dipper is just 10 minutes from Boothbay Harbor and close to many other amazing attractions in the area. We enjoyed the Botanical Gardens, Pemaquid Point, the Railway Village Museum, and a Puffin Cruise on Cap’n Fish’s, to name a few. My wife and I also celebrated our 20th anniversary with amazing water views at the Boathouse Bistro.
Leslie, the owner, checked in with us before and throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we need. She even left us a handwritten note with a gift for our family and our dogs. We did need to contact her during our stay due to a lost remote for the air conditioner on a day with a heat advisory. Leslie was immediately responsive and brought us a remote that same day. She clearly goes to great lengths to make sure her guests enjoy their stay. We highly recommend the Little Dipper and hope to stay there again!