Nearby Boothbay Harbor brims with family-friendly attractions to fill vacation days. The Maine State Aquarium features sea life from the region, as well as interactive exhibits and touch tanks. The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' trails run through its plant-filled grounds, while kayak and boat tours float along the neighboring river. A children's area here has vegetable gardens, ponds and activities for little ones, while at Boothbay Railway Village, you can ride a steam train and watch old-time craft demonstrations. Most attractions around here are seasonal, opening in spring or summer, so be sure to check the hours before you go.
Since Bayville is surrounded by coves, bays and islands, a boat ride out on the glistening waters is must while vacationing here. Nothing beats the experience of skimming across the waves under a sunny sky, looking for whales and dolphins cresting the surface, while seals and adorable orange-beaked puffins lounge on the rocks and islands in the distance. Tours depart from nearby Boothbay Harbor, sailing to see the picturesque lighthouses and old fishing villages that dot the shores around these parts. One popular summertime excursion to Cabbage Island in Linekin Bay includes a traditional clambake experience.
Bayville comes alive during the summer months, as the days lengthen and warm up into the 70s, and boats begin to appear on the surrounding waters, inviting sailing trips under the golden sun to look for whales migrating north for the season. Many activities and businesses are seasonal, opening by late spring and shutting down in early fall, when the low temperatures start to dip towards freezing. Even summer nights can call for sweaters and cocoa, so look for a Bayville vacation rental that includes a fireplace for cozy evenings spent inside playing card games with the family.
Bayville's coastal location means gorgeous natural surroundings, with islands dotting the waters and lush landscaping on the shore. Plenty of nearby parks offer spots to hike and canoe along brooks, wetlands and hardwood forests. A trio of preserves just a mile west of Bayville includes the 144-acre Pine Tree Preserve, where a mile-long loop trail offers pond views and the chance to enjoy local flora and fauna, with everything from birds and beavers to moose popping up along the way. After a day spent picnicking and walking the pathways, it's just a quick hop back to your Bayville vacation rental in time to watch the sunset over the bay.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 487 vacation rentals around Bayville. From 49 condo and apartment rentals to 417 house rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.
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