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Century-old oceanfront home with wraparound porch - walk downtown, dogs OK

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10142 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

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

Century-old oceanfront home with wraparound porch - walk downtown, dogs OK

Maine Stay

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Fulfill your fantasies of a summer in Midcoast Maine at this four-bedroom Boothbay Harbor retreat, a century-old home with a wrap-around porch, a dog-friendly living space, and a glorious oceanfront location within walking distance of downtown.

Built at the turn of the century, this classic four-square home sits one mile east of downtown Boothbay Harbor - the perfect place to book a kayaking excursion, a fishing charter, or an unforgettable whale-watching adventure. From this beautiful spot, you can explore the ocean coast at Barrett Park half a mile southwest, or dine on fresh lobster at Boothbay Lobster Wharf half a mile further.

The living space is full of warmth and charm, offering a country kitchen (with a dishwasher), free WiFi, and a cable TV for your indoor entertainment. Bring your morning coffee outside to the wrap-around porch, read the newspaper at the picnic table with a view of the ocean cove, and set up badminton games with your loved ones in the grassy yard below. Come dinnertime, you can host family clambakes on the charcoal grill outside and take your dog for long, leisurely walks around the neighborhood at sunset (please note that dogs must be leashed outdoors and that a nightly pet fee applies).

Escape to one of the most beloved towns on Maine's gorgeous Midcoast - book your family vacation to Boothbay Harbor today!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1528 sq ft (142 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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, a first aid kit, 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

Century-old Oceanfront Home House
14359

About the neighborhood

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Boothbay, ME

What's nearby

  • Cabbage Island - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 48 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪East Boothbay General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunton's Doghouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pinkham's Gourmet Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McSeagull’s Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Century-old oceanfront home with wraparound porch - walk downtown, dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Century-old oceanfront home with wraparound porch - walk downtown, dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Century-old oceanfront home with wraparound porch - walk downtown, dogs OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Century-old oceanfront home with wraparound porch - walk downtown, dogs OK located?

Located in Boothbay Harbor, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Linekin Bay and Cabbage Island. Boothbay Region Land Trust and Fisherman's Memorial Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Century-old oceanfront home with wraparound porch - walk downtown, dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Great house on beautiful property
We spent so much time outside on the porch and on the deck by the water! It is really conveniently located to restaurants, activities, and shops. The house was comfortable and felt immediately like home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacationer
Absolutely lovely estate. Was perfectly set oceanfront. Thank you for opening your home to us. We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Willmon H.

Good
The location was perfect. Very close to town and the Botanical Gardens. The Driveway is a bit dicey to say the least.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely long weekend in Autumn
The title and description are spot on, this is a vintage home with every amenity we needed for a long weekend exploring Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor. We only needed 3 bedrooms, so did not use the bunk beds tucked into the first floor alcove, and planned to spend most of our time out & about. It was a perfect location for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value for big group
Charming old house with view of water. Equipped with everything we needed and then some. Luckily us rural Hoosiers could still sleep with back door that didn’t lock. Bunk bed room is strictly for sleeping- tiny. We spent majority of time on front “veranda”. Lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

michael s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic Boothbay Cottage
Great location close to town with great view of lobster cove. some of the furniture needs updates the lift chair has a short circuit and gets stuck in up position. the other upholstered chair should be replace or at lest a slip cover quote dirty. Trash is an issue, prior tenants has lobster and barrels were full. a trash bin to hold barrels would be a big plus since animals got into the trash.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Rob A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Old Farm House
It's fine as long as you go into it with the understanding that it's an old farm house that has been marginally mantained a not updated. A corner of the property has a water view which is pretty. After hours communication with the management company was slow. We stayed because it was one of the last available properties on a holiday weekend but would not go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming old house
Our party of 8 enjoyed our stay. The house is well equipped and stocked to get you started. Conveniently located to town and the Botanical Gardens. Plenty of outside space for kids to run around and play. It has a beautiful view of the cove but is very rocky. This didn't stop us from hunting hermit crabs and catching fish. The house is old but that gives it the Maine charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
Wonderful place to stay. Plenty of room. Right next to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

a true maine experience!
We were a family of 8, ranging from 2 y/o to 70 - and this house was absolutely perfect! Enough seating, rooms, and bedding for everyone to be together as well as take some space to themselves. Boothbay Harbor is a wonderful place to visit and we didn't go too far out of town since there was already so much to do there for us. we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Luz D.

Comfortable home for 8 guests.
Lovely big porch and deck near the one of the many harbors in Booth Bay. Short drive from town. If you want privacy, this is a great place to family or group gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Lovely stay
This was our second stay here. We love the comfort of this home and the location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Erin L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disappointed
We knew the home was older when we booked, which was fine, but it was very cluttered with unnecessary and unusable furniture and other “things”. It was not very clean. There were dust balls everywhere. Although the towels may have been clean they smelled like cigarette smoke and perfume, thankfully there was a washer and dryer and we washed them all. I think the most disappointing and misleading thing was that the water access is treacherous and not really usable. There is no landing at the bottom of the steps seen in the pictures. The steps are steep and crooked and at the bottom (if the tide is out) are jagged rocks and seaweed. We brought kayaks but only used them twice because it was quite difficult and dangerous to launch from the house. This area was not swim-able. I took my kids to a small park down the road to do that. It’s sad because this could be an absolutely beautiful house and property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful old house close to town
Downtown Boothbay is a perfectly manageable walk, the town swimming hole is even closer, and the house has a stair down to the water, where you can put in a kayak or paddleboard. We were six people (me and wife, in laws, and two teenage kids). We were not cramped, had a great time over three nights. House is not young, but it's in good condition, has a lot of character. No real neighbors to worry about, nice lawn, we saw a family of mink, went kayaking, ate lobster, shopped in boothbay harbor, had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just What We Hoped!
We loved this older charmer! The house gave us the feeling of visiting Aunt Anna or our grandparents place. The rooms were comfortable for us and roomy enough for all of us to be together or find our own space. The quiet of early Spring, the nice lawn and the ocean were all what we needed to get together and recoup. Thank you to the staff at Vacassa and the owners of this property. We noted there was likely someone of Finnish heritage I am half Finn and it was fun to share stories about Finland with my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Annette M.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Frustrated
When we arrived, I was taken aback. The pictures on line did not portray the true reality of the house. The pictures were taken with a wide angle lens making the rooms appear larger than they were. The dining room table was our favorite place!!! We basically used the house as a place to sleep which it was adequate. We loved Boothbay Harbor and exploring Maine. I attempted to find out why the fees and expenses regarding the house were NOT given before committing to the property. They were almost as much as what was on the picture as the nightly rate. No where did it say that there would be additional costs. I never received a response to either email. The house was adequate but not portrayed honestly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
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6/10 Okay

Linda C.

Good location
Location good
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10/10 Excellent

Hobe R.

Enjoyed Our Stay
A lovely stay with my family at this cottage. Had everything we needed and the location was lovely.

10/10 Excellent

john R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great well equipped house
We stayed here with our 4 kids and loved it. Tons of space, nice yard with tidal water behind it. The house had everything you could ever need, one of the best equipped houses we’ve rented. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Attendance
Friends stayed at this property to attend a wedding. Location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the place. We hope to return.
Wonderful spot, rustic home. Our 1st night we had animals spread the last guests garbage all over the lawn. We also discovered the grill was out if gas. Each time, we contacted the VRBO folks and our concerns were addressed within hours which was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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4/10 Poor

Michael G.

Boothbay stay
Our family is from boothbay, we come several times a year to spend time with cousins. First time staying in this house and I was beyond unimpressed. I understand it’s an old house and that was fine, I actually love historical houses. I was not impressed with the condition of the furnishings. The couch smelled as though someone decayed on it as well as the chairs in the living room. Rugs were smelly. We had mouse droppings in the cupboards and throughout the house, under one of the elderly chairs that lifted was about 3 inches of fur in the ducts of the floor. My 5 year old developed a rash and also a respiratory issue while we stayed there. The fire alarm went off all hours of the night and we changed batteries and checked entire house so we were scared sleep. I wish I could have loved it, it would’ve been our go to house for our family of 5 a few times a year. The view is beautiful and the porch is pleasant that’s about all I can say.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Great ocean house on Lobster Bay! Well equipped house and grounds. Fun spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Vicki L., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Peaceful Vibe
It’s a comfortable century old home with antique doors and windows . A lot of character.We loved the porch and the dining room best of all. . The porch view is awesome if your on the side or at the picnic table as you can see the cove. Steep ,rickety stairs lead down to this cove, but kids really don’t care. They just need a lot of supervision. It is a peaceful and very functional place .
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boothbay Lobster Cove Rd
Outdated cottage but very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020