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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE

Sit on the deck, feel the breeze and enjoy the view over the Little River. From your leafy vantage point, you can revel in your privacy,

This cottage is located in a lovely setting with woods wrapped around on three sides and a water view. You can see the setting sun over Glen Cove and Little River from the second-floor deck. This two-bedroom cottage has an open kitchen, dining and living area, two bedrooms (queen and full beds) , and a bath on the second floor. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare delicious meals including a drip coffee maker, pots, pans, dishes and all utensils. A cozy gas fireplace in the corner flips on with the convenience of a switch.
There is a spacious walkout deck just off the dining area on the second floor with room for grilling, dining, and relaxing. It is a great spot for reading, napping, or listening to nature -- the wind in the trees, birds, and abundant wildlife.
Back inside, an interior spiral staircase takes you to a great room downstairs with a second bathroom, brand new Full sized sleeper sofa and a grade-level walk-out.
From the cottage, you have access to a two-mile loop that takes you out to the open ocean where you can see Cuckold lighthouse, Damariscove, and Ram Islands as well as the Damariscotta River. Take a left from the cottage for your short evening walk and follow the road bordering the river to where it meets the wild, crashing sea. Take a deep breath and smell the piney woods mingling with the salty air. Yes, this is why you came here.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD - A birdwatcher's paradise, the best neighborhood for any nature lover. Follow the Land Trust trail and walk to East Boothbay General Store, or go the other way and walk all the way into town.

The perfect neighborhood for kayaking or canoeing. Glen Cove is full of nooks and crannies and hidden coves, teeming with wildlife including seals and puffins. Glide over a shipwreck or enjoy a guided tour of the local wildlife and the harbor, or let the day unwind and enjoy the rich vibrant colors of a Maine sunset.

Coastal Maine Vacations requires a Safety background check and a rental contract to be signed at the time of booking. If you would like to see a copy in advance please contact us.

Property manager

Coastal Maine Vacations

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

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 deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

2871-233273

About the neighborhood

Map
East Boothbay, Maine

What's nearby

  • Grimes Cove Beach - 5 min drive
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 10 min drive
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 10 min drive
  • Barrett Park - 12 min drive
  • Cabbage Island - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪East Boothbay General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coveside Bar & Grill - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Dunton's Doghouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pinkham's Gourmet Market - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE located?

Located in the heart of East Boothbay, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Linekin Bay and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Grimes Cove Beach. Carousel Music Theater and Boothbay Region Land Trust are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing home.
Very well stocked and comfortable home. Off the beaten path, but close to shopping and dining. Our family really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Excellent
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love coming here! Clean, convenient, beautiful spot on the coast
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanju K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great stay thank you:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Had a wonderful stay with two families with small children
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was such a cozy home away from home. We mostly used the upstairs and deck. The property was as described and more! There were so many hidden gems to read, hand made ceramics to mix salads in, and even toys for young kids! We could tell this home has facilitated many memories. There as exceptional customer service and we felt like we could ask anything at anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Myra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boothbay stay
It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ingrid D.

Perfectly wonderful
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Smugglers retreat was a great place to enjoy after touring boothbay. The most wonderful part was the deck where we could relax. The neighbor hood was quiet and restful. Bathrooms and kitchens were very clean and nice And contacts with coastal Maine vacations was so easy It was quite easy to get downtown to boothbay for lobster and touring
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely ocean getaway
Beautiful, quiet location in the Maine woods, close to the shore! A wonderful spot for our family get-together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Family Vacation
Location was great along with the weather. Friendly neighborhood and a relaxing vacation spot. Plenty of space for the family. Downstairs was a bonus and a great space to study and complete some work tasks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
maine get away
this is my second year in a row staying here..the walk around the neighborhood is beautiful (views), little traffic, close to town and ocean. The cottage is clean, comfortable and well worth the drive from NC!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Smugglers Retreat
Quiet and peaceful. Everything we needed was provided for. We even saw deer one morning from the bedroom window.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Makaela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!!
The host was so responsive when I had reached out regarding our upcoming stay. We had to be there for a wedding and they were able to accommodate us so we could get an earlier check in. We really appreciated it and will definitely be looking into staying here again next time we’re in town!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage in the Maine Woods
Loved our stay at Smugglers Retreat. Well equipped cottage. Lots of little extras. Close proximity to Boothbay Harbor, Coastal Botanical Gardens, Brewery’s and lots of other interesting places along the ME coast. Highly recommend staying here if you’re in the East Boothbay area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Virginia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in a lovely neighborhood
Cozy cabin in a beautiful, convenient setting. Neighborhood is great for running and walking. We enjoyed our stay here. Had an issue with the heat, but property manager was very responsive and it was resolved. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home close to the Bay
This was a last minute booking and we found it to be close to many wonderful places to explore. Loved the general store near by! Walked the loop over the dam, walked the rocks at the nearby beach. Close to Boothbay and many other beautiful places. Con: Late check in time of 4pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smuggler's Getaway a home away from home
This property is very nice, clean, well taken care of and certainly equipped with everything you should need while staying there. Nice quiet neighborhood. Very easy to get to and the hosts were great. They responded back to questions quickly even when it was "after hours". I would highly recommend staying here I don't think you will be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne A.

Smugglers retreat adventure
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We all in family enjoyed our stay there. The place is better the advertised. We will rent again next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smuggler's Retreat
A very nice experience. The property is on a wonderful loop with great views of the inlet and ocean. Smelling the ocean air bought back childhood memories. The house came as advertised. Well kept and charming
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bright and sunny inside the house even though in the middle of a wooded area with some water views. Deck table is beautiful. The owners provide pantry items so for the first night after a long ride all we needed was the food to cook or grill.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Coastal Maine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This made a great home base for all our Boothbay adventures. We even ventured a little further out.
Great House. Immaculate. Lovely breezy view. Property managers both went out of their way to make us feel welcome and be sure we had everything we needed. We felt tucked away from the world yet minutes from town. How great is that? Best of both worlds. It was hard to leave. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

rikki r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
inviting comfortable cottage with a lovely yard
We loved exploring the walks in the neighborhood and area. We spent the days in the beautiful bay water and the nights in the cottage. The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals and enjoy visiting and games. I would recommend the space. We did need to buy an air mattress for the downstairs pull out couch because it wasn't comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing retreat
We had a wonderful time. The deck is great for meals, the area around is great for morning, noon, or evening walks, and the house was comfortable. Our kids loved the spiral staircase. The location was pretty central to our activities. The managers were extremely responsive with any questions I had. Overall, a wonderful vacation. (I know they can’t control the weather, but we had beautiful weather all week. Even with fog one day, the walk on the road was great.) Definitely would recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place
My daughter and I enjoyed staying at this property. It was clean, well-maintained, and in a nice location. THere was ample linens and supplies. We thought we would have a view of the water based on the property description, but given the leaves on the trees, there was no view. There is no air conditioning, and the weather was hot, so when we arrived late in the day, the place was almost unbearable. We turned on the fans in the bedrooms and opened the windows, and it cooled down pretty quickly. Luckily, the weather was not so hot for the remainder of our stay, so it was not a problem. Overall, we really enjoyed it and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jessi T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute but could be better
When we arrived to check in the house had not been cleaned yet. So our stay started out with us exhausted from traveling from Michigan and checking in to a dirty unit. I had to clean all the counters, fridge. They sent someone to clean later that night but it wasn’t done thoroughly…for example the basement was not vacuumed and had bugs in the carpet, the shower downstairs was not the cleanest and curtain had pink mildew dampness all over it. The place itself is cute and had all the basics necessities. But it’s really the upper level that is more clean and useable. We enjoyed all the light as it sits in the woods so lots of windows was nice. it had a nice big washer and dryer I. The unit which was great. The area is beautiful. I would note a few things however. The listing says 2 queens but one is actually a full bed that is very hard. The queen bed was better but too soft/sinks a little. I rotated the Mattress and that helped a ton. I did wash the comforters and blankets as they weren’t cleaned from the previous renters, but that is the fault of the property management and cleaning service ( that also never cleaned before we checked in).The towels were very worn and Thinner with scratchy pilling on majority of them. The little ens smelled musty from sitting in the cedar closet over time, not fresh and clean smelling. I inquired twice to ensure the sofa bed in the basement was semi-comfortable as we were needing to it, it was horrible to sleep on.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great getaway
We would ALL book this property again, we were very happy with the home. If you would like to make it PERFECT :) here are some suggestions... the instructions given for locking/unlocking front door are not correct, the trash cans white/black bags were not found, only gray bags and not sure, but we put trash cans out by street for pick up (not sure if we should have left them where they were), one bedroom did not have a QUEEN bed as advertised, and bed was a little uncomfortable, would be nice to have another nightstand and light on both sides of the bed, downstairs bathroom could use more hooks (never too many hooks!) and the hot water in that shower does not go very hot, the non stick labels are coming up from shower floor, toilet paper holder should be turned the opposite way because every time you use it the toilet paper comes off the holder, there was used soap by the sink and the sink did not seem to be cleaned very well. Of course, these are all very picky items just to make next visitors completely satisfied! We loved our stay and were very very very happy with the cabin and LOVED the sense of humor for check out :) Also, we left some leftover food items which I wasn't sure if we should just dump, but I figured whoever cleaned it could decide which they felt more comfortable with. Again, thank you and have a wonderful weekend, Karen Chin
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Sept 2024 Smugglers Retreaat
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely placc , very clean , great location and confident to the Botantical Gardens, ocean beach, Mohegan Island. Lovely walk from the house. Tthe property management company was very professional, friendly , pleasant and very helpful. We would rent from them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024