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Waterfront Home at Head of Boothbay Harbor

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining
Miscellaneous
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Home at Head of Boothbay Harbor

East Side Cove is a retro-style ranch home with lots to offer! Get cozy with a book in the sunroom, have lunch at the picnic table on the outdoor deck, enjoy cocktails down on the dock, play games on the lawn, or take a kayak out into the cove. This home even has an outdoor shower! The tidal waterfront presents an ever-changing picturesque view at the head of the harbor. Pets are accepted at the owner's discretion with a $100 pet fee. The cancellation policy is below.

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The sunroom is a unique space with screens to let the ocean breeze in and ceiling shades if the sun gets too hot. The back deck has a picnic table and gas grill for outdoor barbecuing. You will also find an outdoor shower and a dock overlooking the tidal waterfront. The dock space can be a great spot for enjoying the sun or late afternoon cocktails. The house features one floor living with an open kitchen/dining area, a separate living room, 3 bedrooms, and one full bath. Guests have access to the basement and laundry.

Walk across the footbridge and you are in the center of Boothbay Harbor. Less than a mile away and only a 2-minute drive is Barrett Park. It offers plenty of green space and little beaches, walking trails, and picnic spots.

Check out the Boothbay Lobster Wharf only 1/2 mile away where you call and order your cooked lobsters or pick them up live to take back home with you.

Boothbay Harbor is known as the boating capital of Maine, and was named as one of Yachting Magazine's '50 Best Towns'. Boasted as "the soul of the coast," our picturesque harbor offers guests all the amenities of a bustling waterfront. The area's rocky coastline speckled with lighthouses, coves, inlets, and islands make it a memorable vacation destination. We are home to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, rated #1 in the country by Trip Advisor, and the newly renovated golf course at the Boothbay Harbor Country Club. From your East Side Cove vacation retreat, you can walk across the footbridge to the center of town and check out the shops or take a boat tour to Burnt Island, go whale watching, or take a sail.

This property books Friday to Friday and a minimum of 7 nights always.

Guests have access to the entire home and yard with the exception of one closet.

We are available 24/7 during your stay. Upon arrival, Wendy or Judy will meet you at the house to transfer keys and answer any questions you may have.

East Side Cove is within walking distance of several endearing restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is also conveniently located next to a scenic footbridge that takes you across the harbor to the center of Boothbay Harbor where you can enjoy boutiques, boat excursions, more restaurants, ice cream, and saltwater taffy.

East Side Cove offers plenty of parking and the footbridge allows for you to avoid the hassle of finding a parking space in town. There is also a free trolley on the west side of the harbor that takes you around town.

Cancellation Policy: If the Guest wishes to cancel his/her reservation any amounts paid by the Guest will be refunded (less any credit card fees incurred) as follows:

100% if canceled prior to or on date six (6) months prior to Check-in Date
50% if canceled after six (6) months and before or three (3) months prior to Check-in Date.
0% if canceled after three (3) months prior to Check-in Date

Maximum Occupancy: The maximum number of Guests allowed in Premises is 6. If this number is exceeded without prior approval from the Property Manager, the Guest will forfeit the security deposit and the Property Manager may cancel the agreement without further notice. No subletting is allowed for others.

Linens: Sheets, towels, pillows, and blankets are provided with this rental.

Smoking: Strictly prohibited inside or on the grounds of this property.

Pets: No pets are allowed without prior approval from the Property Manager.

Noise: No parties are allowed on the Premises. No loud noises are permitted outdoors between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Supplies: An initial supply of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags and cleaning items will be supplied.

Trash: If Guest's needs exceed a weekly trash pickup, please contact Property Manager.

Arrival and Departure: Check-in time is 4:00 pm or later. Check-out time is 10:00 am. Property Manager will meet you upon arrival and give Guest a house tour and keys. Keys are to be locked inside the house upon check-out. There is a fee for late check-out unless prior arrangements have been made.

Departure and Cleaning: Please leave the house as you found it. Dirty linens should be placed in a pile in one bathroom or laundry room. Dishes should be cleaned or placed in the dishwasher and run. Please take all food out of the refrigerator and put bagged trash in the bins provided. The house will be thoroughly cleaned before and after your stay. Housekeeping duties during the rental are the responsibility of the Guest.
Courtesy quiet hours start at 10 p.m. per local ordinance.
Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere on the property.

Property manager

Sea Maine Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Table tennis

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Waterfront Home With Dock Walk to Town Boothbay Harbor
160162

About the neighborhood

Map
Boothbay Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Boothbay Railway Village - 3 min walk
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 6 min walk
  • Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum - 9 min walk
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 11 min walk
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 46 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robinson's Wharf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪East Boothbay General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunton's Doghouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pinkham's Gourmet Market - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home at Head of Boothbay Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home at Head of Boothbay Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home at Head of Boothbay Harbor?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home at Head of Boothbay Harbor located?

This family-friendly Boothbay Harbor vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Boothbay Railway Village, Fisherman's Memorial Park, and Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum and Boothbay Region Land Trust are also within 10 minutes.

Waterfront Home at Head of Boothbay Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Noreen B., Boca Raton, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location & View, Really Needs updating
This property is in a great location with a great view of Boothbay Harbor & is clean. The home needs updating. The queen bed was very uncomfortable as was the living room sofa. Both sagged. The kitchen dishes & pots & pans are quite old & need to be cleaned out & updated. The carpet needs to be replaced. The 1/2 bath is a toilet only in the basement in a dark part of the old basement with no light. Nice washer & dryer but located in the old/dated basement with steep stairs. We made the decision to leave the rental 2 nights early to be able to get some comfortable sleep. The bathroom was updated 7 years ago per the family owner & it was fine. We originally rented for 11 days and it’s probably fine for a long weekend but was not comfortable for a longer stay. The enclosed porch was a favorite place for us to relax & read. We were grateful the home is dog friendly. This property will be great just by updating the furniture, cleaning out the kitchen cupboards & replacing the dishes, glassware & pots & pans, replacing the queen mattress & sofa, a fresh paint job, adding a half bath on the main level & moving the washer & dryer upstairs.The rental company team were great to work with throughout the process. We would absolutely rent this property again with the changes we’ve recommended. But sleeping comfortably is an absolute must, especially for the price we paid.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property, excellent location
From the moment of our arrival (personal greeting and walk through) felt very welcome and comfy. Our three kids, dog and us loved staying here. Plenty to do inside and outside the house. Very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This clean, spacious home offers many bonus features and is within walking distance to so much! Most days we didn’t touch the car. Plenty of room for the family to spread out too. A few of our favorite things- We loved watching the harbor wake up every morning from the sunroom. Kayaking about the harbor was so fun- be aware of the tides before you head out. Walking the footbridge to great restaurants, shops. Our pups enjoyed exploring the shallow tidal waters! We would absolutely stay again. This place is a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Trip
Perfect location to walk across bridge into town/take boat excursions; loved water/town views from sunroom/kitchen/ Wendy was very helpful with recommendations for restaurants/outings
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and fantastic house
The location of the house could not be better - within walking distance of downtown and the Lobster Wharf. House was immaculate and so comfortable. We definitely want to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Our Stay
All good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Few Days in Boothbay Harbor
The location of this property was perfect for us -- two couples who wanted easy access to Boothbay Harbor with no parking or traffic hassles. We walked around the corner for wonderful breakfasts and across the pedestrian bridge for excellent dinners. The house was spacious and comfortable, with a covered porch facing the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria U.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 Fun days with the pups
We had a wonderful time and the pups loved the dock and the footbridge walks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Birgit S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on Boothbay Harbor, close to everything
We stayed here over the long Labor Day weekend with 4 people. The house has plenty of space and the best location in town: a quick walk over the footbridge into town yet quiet at night, right on the water with a dock and kayaks, or a few steps to Mama D's for breakfast or to fresh lobster. Plenty of outdoor and indoor space and, multiple parking spots. The house has original charm with a nicely updated bathroom; the rest is a bit corky but fully functional and spotlessly clean. Beds were also comfortable. Very easy communication with the rental company who made sure we had a great stay. Overall I highly recommend this place and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!!! September 9th -16th 2022
Really liked this property. You couldn't ask for a better location. And the view was beautiful. The sun room was a wonderful place to have my morning tea and afternoon break. The house was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped. The two issues that I had were that more windows should had screens on them and that there was only one air conditioner (none in any bedroom) I do understand that because of the type of windows but, again, couldn't open the one set of windows because of lack of screens. This would not stop us from staying here again since the pros out weighed the cons. The property manager was very nice and check in/out was a breeze. Had a wonderful time and enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boothbay Family Fun
We had a great time and loved being right on the water. The kids loved the kayaks. The house is really convenient to everything. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenience and beauty
What's not to love about this property? This lovely home was more than suitable for me, my wife, and our little pup, Daisy. A few key reasons we chose this property: the location - short walk to all Boothbay Harbor has to offer, the view - the sunroom and dining room have terrific harbor views, and the dog - we were so happy to find a place we could vacation to with our dog. Everything was clean, it was great to be able to toss laundry in so we could pack less, and we enjoyed our coffee or cocktails in the sunroom every day. A very friendly neighborhood, contact-less check in, and very clean property. The shower pressure was terrific too! From this location, we made several walking trips to town for fabulous food & shopping (Boat House Bistro / Ports of Italy were our fav's), and some local car rides to Reid State Park, Gliddon Point Oysters, downtown Damariscotta, and up to Acadia (2 1/2 hrs). Spent an entire week, and still had things we didn't get to, which makes it attractive to come back. Help out the cleaning staff by tossing your towels into the washer on the day you check out. We'd love to go back to this property and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful week
We have rented this specific property before - we came back for the convenient location, the fantastic sun room with the view of the harbor (from which I could keep an eye on the kids happily paddling around the protected end of the harbor or collecting shells while enjoying my coffee and a book) and the friendly ease of working with Wendy and Kim - we are already thinking about a return trip!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
A terrific place to stay in Boothbay Harbor!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house on the water
House was perfect for our family vacation. The kids loved the kayaks and it was so peaceful to be right on the water. We enjoyed walking across to town and grilling out on the deck! Would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Has everything!
This house had everything we needed for a wonderful stay in Boothbay Harbor. The location is excellent-you feel like you are part of the harbor. There is a great view from the back sunroom and porch, including beautiful sunsets. Walking into town across the nearby footbridge is a lot of fun. We used the dock and kayaks as well. We would definitely go back here.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

lolly f.

A long time dream realized.
Great locale. Food, trolley, fun at the front door. Kayaking, wading, beach combing out the rear door. For the water orientated family it was perfection.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Great location - close to everything and the sunroom/dock/kayaks made fun for all!
The location was perfect - easy walk to town over footbridge and easy walk to the Lobster Wharf for lunch. The screened porch/sunroom was perfect in all weather and the covered deck with grill was great for cookouts. The dock and kayaks in the protected cove area made a perfect playground for our 8 and 11 year olds - they could kayak around or fish off the dock - where I could see them from the screened sunroom while I relaxed with a book and my coffee! The house had everything we needed and a lot of thoughtful extras. Wendy and Kim were so warm and welcoming - even personally showed us around when we arrived! This was our 6th or 7th trip to Boothbay Harbor, and next time we come, I would absolutely rent this house again!! Thanks, Wendy and Kim!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michele V., Denver

Great House!
We absolutely loved the house. It was clean, roomy and had more than what we needed. Wendy was delightful to work with and very accommodating. She made sure we were taken care of and made the stay easy from beginning to end. We wanted a place within walking distance of the shops, restaurants and excursions so we didn’t have to spend a lot of time driving to get everywhere. This location was perfect. The view of the water was beautiful. I HIGHLY recommend this house for a relaxing stay in Boothbay Harbor!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

James M.

A home away from home.
Beautiful views, great location and comfortable. Manager Tom was very helpful and fixed a heating problem promptly.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017