Secluded Year-Around Waterfront Cottage
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Overview
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Bathrooms: | 2.5 |
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Per night | $200 - $250 |
| Per week | $1,000 - $1,600 |
| Type: | Home |
Description of the Boothbay Harbor vacation home rental
Relax in the private, wooded waterfront environment. Experience the daily activities of a working coastal inlet from the expansive cottage windows or the oversized screened porch. Lobster boats, trawlers, sailing vessels, and vacation yachts blend with osprey, blue herons, and wild turkeys to punctuate the coastal landscape. Kayak, swim, fish, sail, motor, paddle or just float in our private saltwater bay.
Merry Island Cottage offers 2600 square feet of living space. The open kitchen/dining/living area features 20’ ceilings, large fir crossbeams and a wall of windows. The main level also includes the master bedroom and bath, a laundry/storage space, an extra ½ bath, a large screened sleeping porch and a deck and multiple entrances into the main living areas. The lower level features a full bath, a guest room, a large bunkroom, and a natural wood porch with entrances to each of the lower bedrooms. The double story layout allows for privacy when needed. Ecologically sound and aesthetically pleasing building choices include a gourmet kitchen with green-labeled appliances, the ICF foundation system, concrete floors with radiant heat, and landscaping with native Maine perennials. The Rais wood stove and stainless steel room fans, assure comfort even on the chilliest nights or warmest afternoons. Washer/Dryer, linens provided, all kitchen necessities including lobster pot, outdoor grill, satellite TV, outdoor and indoor games and activities. Unfortunately we don't allow pets.
Area Information
fresh sea food - lobsters, oysters, and clams
shopping, eating, antique shopping
Boothbay
Damariscotta
Newcastle
Wiscasset
Outdoor Activities & Tours
Dodge Point State Park (swimming / fishing / hiking / cross-country skiing / bird watching)
Reid State Park (swimming / fishing / hiking / cross-country skiing / bird watching)
Mid-Coast Kayak Rentals
Bingo Deep Sea Fishing
Boothbay Botanical Gardens
Basket Case Links (golf)
Boothbay Country Club (golf)
Wawencock Country Club (golf)
Dolphin Mini Golf
Apogee Outdoor Adventures for Teens
Goddess Sailing Cruises
Boothbay Island Tours (Monhegan Island)
Burnt Island Lighthouse and History Tour, West Boothbay
Boothbay Whale Watch
Fort Edgecomb
Damariscotta Public Ferry
Boothbay Botanical Gardens
Adventure Tours, Boothbay (sailing trips to Monhegan Is)
Capt’n Fish’s Scenic Nature Tours / Puffin and Whale Watching. Boothbay Harbor
Restaurants / Food
Newcastle Publick House, Newcastle
Bintliff’s Ocean Grill, Edgecomb
Boothbay Fudge Factory, Boothbay
Cabbage Island Clambakes, Boothbay
The Lobster Dock, Boothbay Harbor
Red’s Diner – Lobster Rolls & homemade ice cream, Wiscasset
Round Top (homemade) Ice Cream, Damariscotta
Workshops & Cultural Venues
Maine Coast Bookshop & Coffee House
Carousel Music Theatre, Boothbay
Lincoln Theatre, Damariscotta
Skidompha Public Library and Second Hand Book Store, Damariscotta
Boothbay Opera House
Boothbay Railway Village and Museum
Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts
Edgecomb Potters
Romar Bowling – vintage candlepin bowling, Boothbay
Calm Moments Day Spa and Mud Baths, Damariscotta
Maine Lighthouse Museum, Boothbay
Musical Wonder House, Wiscasset
Local towns (10 – 25 miles)
Waldoboro
Phippsburg
Pemiquid
Topsham
Bath
Alna
Brunswick
Rockland
Georgetown
Outdoor Activities & Tours
Popham Dunes and Tombolo State Park, Phippsburg (swimming)
Pemiquid State Park (swimming / fishing / hiking / bird watching)
Pemiquid Lighthouse
Pond Lighthouse
Sequin Lighthouse
Pond Island Natural Bird Refuge
Josephine Newman Sanctuary
Winter’s Gone Alpaca Farm, Wiscasset
Railway Museum, Alna, ME
Red Cloak Haunted History Tours, Waldoboro, ME
Le Vatout, Creative Writing Workshops with Ferron, Waldoboro, ME
Camden International Film Festival
Mid-Coast Camp of Stars (baseball camp)
Sea Dogs Professional Baseball, Portland, ME
Sanford Mariners Collegiate League Baseball, Sanford, ME
Midcoast Warriors AAU Basketball Club, Rockland, ME
Restaurants / Food
North Creek Farm, Phippsburg
Michael Gagne’s Robinhood Free Meetinghouse Restaurant, Georgetown, ME
Le Domaine French Restaurant, Hancock, ME.
Anchor Inn, Round Pond, ME
Moody’s Dinner & homemade pies, Waldoboro, ME
Workshops & Cultural Venues
Le Vatout, Creative Writing Workshops with Ferron, Waldoboro, ME
Camden International Film Festival
Maine Fiberarts, Topsham, ME
Maine State Music Theatre, Brunswick. ME
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, Brunswick, ME
Five Rivers Arts Alliance, Brunswick, ME
Midcoast School of Technology, Rockland, ME
Atlantic Challenge Boat Building School, Rockland, ME
Wooden Boat School, Brooklin, ME
The Carpenter’s Boat Shop (workshops, apprenticeships) Pemiquid, ME.
Coastal Children’s Museum, Rockport, ME.
Farnsworth Museum, Rockport ME
Christina’s House (Andrew Wyeth studio), Christmas Cove, ME.
Bowdoin International Music Festival Brunswick, ME
Mid Coast School of Music Rock Camp, Bath, ME
Towns and Cities (25+ miles)
Eastern Maine Music Festival (Aug 26-29) Bangor, ME
Sea Dogs Professional Baseball, Portland, ME
Diamond Dogs / Adult Baseball, Saco, ME
Availability Calendar
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Rates
| Begins | Ends | Week Night |
Weekend Night |
Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
| May 04 2013 | Jun 29 2013 | $200 | $250 | $1,200 | $3,600 | - |
| Jun 29 2013 | Oct 05 2013 | - | - | $1,600 | $5,400 | - |
| Oct 05 2013 | Jan 11 2014 | $200 | $250 | $1,200 | $3,600 | - |
| Jan 01 2014 | May 04 2014 | $200 | $250 | $1,000 | $3,200 | - |
| Check In: 2 p.m. Check Out: 10 a.m. | ||||||
| Lodging tax: 7% | ||||||
| Deposits: 50% payment due at time of reservation 50% payment due 2 weeks prior to visit $250 (refundable) cleaning deposit due at time of reservation | ||||||
| Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Money Order, Personal Check | ||||||
Amenities
Beds
- 2 Queen Beds
- 2 Twin Beds
- 1 Sofa Bed
Features
- Balcony
- Heating
- Parking Included
- View (Ocean)
- Beach Towels
- High Speed Internet
- Porch
- Waterfront
- Deck
- Linens Provided
- Screened Porch
- Wood Stove
- Full Kitchen
- Oceanfront
Appliances
- Alarm Clock
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- TV (Cable/Satellite)
- Blender
- Gas Grill
- Radio
- Telephone
- CD Player
- Hair Dryer
- Refrigerator (Full)
- Toaster
- Ceiling Fan
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator (Mini)
- VCR
- Coffee Maker
- Iron
- Stove
- Washer/Dryer
- DVD Player
- Microwave
Activities
- Bicycling
(onsite) - Hiking
(1 mile) - Grocery Store
(5 miles) - Shopping Area
(5 miles) - Boating
(onsite) - Park
(1 mile) - Gym/Fitness Center
(5 miles) - Tennis
(5 miles) - Canoeing
(onsite) - Hunting
(2 miles) - Jet Skiing
(5 miles) - Volleyball Court
(5 miles) - Fishing
(onsite) - Lake
(2 miles) - Live Entertainment
(5 miles) - Water Skiing
(5 miles) - Kayaking
(onsite) - Golf
(3 miles) - Movie Theater
(5 miles) - Whale Watching
(5 miles) - Ocean
(onsite) - Horseback Riding
(3 miles) - Playground
(5 miles) - Zoo
(5 miles) - Scuba Diving
(onsite) - Ice Skating
(3 miles) - Pool
(5 miles) - Winery
(10 miles) - Snorkeling
(onsite) - Miniature Golf
(3 miles) - Racquetball
(5 miles) - Downhill Skiing
(15 miles) - Cross-Country Skiing
(<1 mile) - Aquarium
(5 miles) - Restaurant
(5 miles) - Theme Park
(15 miles) - Snowmobiling
(<1 mile) - Bowling
(5 miles) - Sailing
(5 miles) - Amusement Park
(20 miles) - Beach
(1 mile) - Deep Sea Fishing
(5 miles)
Other Vacation Rental Amenities
Reviews for this vacation home rental in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Beverly Baker
New York, NY
Peacefulness Among the Trees!
September 2, 2012
This is an ideal place if you want a vacation of pure rest and relaxation in a beautiful setting. The house is perfectly designed to enjoy all of Maine’s beauty. It is surrounded by trees so the only real sounds you hear are the birds, wind and rain in the trees, or boats passing on the river. We sat on the river watching lobster boats, birds and even an otter. At low tide, we went clamming. It’s also centrally located with only a short drive to visit sites such as Boothbay Harbor or the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. The house has all the essentials, plus those few little extras that make things nice (excellent WiFi, great kitchen). HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Owner's reply:
Again, thanks so much for your kind words. We feel so lucky to have such wonderful people sharing our place. We'll stay in touch...m&c
Jennifer Biddle
Chicago, IL
so beautiful
August 30, 2012
this property is amazing. The views were stunning, as advertised. The house itself is lovely and more relaxing than I anticipated, which is saying something. And then, right on the water...gorgeous. The few negatives are the traffic, which can be ridiculous so time your drives to non-mealtimes, and the couches weren't really comfy (to be fair, I prefer something very soft and taller in the back.) Those are minor points, though. It was a fantastic week.
Sally Donahue
Duxbury, MA
Wonderfully relaxing retreat!
August 1, 2012
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation in this charming, special home overlooking the Damariscotta River. The natural beauty of this new , splendidly designed retreat is unusual, and one really feels tucked away in a tree house. Wonderful swimming from the rocks at high tide, and we even launched our kayaks and enjoyed quiet paddles up and down the river. Lovely screened porch for reading; simple, elegant furnishings; fully equipped kitchen that overlooks the river through the trees.
Owner's reply:
Thanks Sally...have a great rest of the summer. c&m
Tyler Weidner
Portland, ME
Weekend Getaway
July 9, 2012
Great romantic getaway for the two of us. This place has all the amenities for an enjoyable stay. Highly recommended
T.S. Ross
Houston, Texas
Still amazing a year later!
March 31, 2012
This was my second time to stay in the awesome "tree house" I can see this becoming an annual event. Mike and Cindy - thanks once again for yourmost outstanding accommodation. I'm hoping for the October 2012 visit as well!
Pauli and Tom Rines
Kittery Point, ME
A Wonderful Getaway Retreat!
November 30, 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your "gem" of a cottage nestled in the woods overlooking the water! It had everything one could ask for and MORE! Everyday began with awaking to the spectacular sunrises where the sky was ablaze with color over the water. During the day there was a lot to explore in the local area. We went to the amazing Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay and we enjoyed all the activities at the Pumpkinfest event in Damariscotta! In the aftternoon we retumed to the peace and quiet of the cottage and enjoyed all the beauty of nature surrounding us-we explored the beach and sat of the upper deck and watched the lobsterboats return We cooked in the state of art kitchen and in the evening relaxed with a good book or a TV show (we were amazed at how good the sateliteTV reception was and the variety of channels to choose from). Thanks Cindy and Mike for letting us enjoy your incredible cottage and location! us
Elizabeth Gourley
Belmont, MA USA
A most wonderful time had by all!
October 11, 2011
We had a fantastic time in this lovely lovely home. Staying in this house was my dream come true! The location and house were amazingly beautiful. I have been back to this house twice so far and plan to come many more times.
Douglas Maise
Orlando, FL USA
Damarasotta River Cottage
July 19, 2011
Place was fantastic. Everything was new and they thought of everything you could possibly need. Open plan was great very good for being together while everyone is doing something different. Only complaints are is the "Dish TV" never was able to get any channel in two weeks. Didn't miss it much though. And the wifi had hot spots and weak signal or none is others upstairs. Went down to the river every day and had a glass of wine while watching the boats go by or the cormorants diving for fish. Carried two extra chairs down for a foursome. Kitchen was terrific and we cooked quite a few dinners. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Holly Franklin
Albuquerque, NM
A happy departure from the ordinary
July 5, 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this outstanding modern house. The owners' attention to detail is apparent throughout -- eclectic artwork, comfortable furniture, to-die-for kitchen, windows so big you feel like you're in a tree house. Everything is new, bright, and clean. If you like a secluded location in the woods and near the river, you'll be happy here. Seven of us shared the house for a week and there was room enough for all.
Christian P Vagtborg
St. Simons Is., GA
A real tree house
October 13, 2010
Wonderful view of the river and woods. Quiet. Terrific kitchen. Comfy beds. A very nice experience for all of us (7).
Peter Fishman
NY, NY
A REALLY SPECIAL HOUSE
July 16, 2010
My wife and I are from NYC and wanted a quiet week away. We couldn't have picked a better house. Secluded. Silent. The full wall of windows and two decks make you feel a part of the trees and water that surrounds you. We cooked, we finished our books and we visited all the small towns in the area. Great retreat.
Dwayne
Chicago, IL
Great getaway!
May 13, 2010
This is a great place for a getaway from all the hustle and bustle of city life. The house itself was REALLY unique and awesome. Also very close to some nice towns. However, what made it really nice were the owners, Mike and Cindy. They took great lengths to make us feel welcome and handled all the arrangements professionally and personally. Would definitely return again!
Stephanie
Boston, MA
Secluded and cozy!
April 22, 2010
The owners of this cottage have put alot of time and energy into it. It's a beautiful home away from home, and it's nice to see trees NOT houses out of every window. It still has some of the comforts of home with a nice flat screen television, dvd player, and cable. We really enjoyed the sun porch and made a few home cooked meals in the beautiful state of the art kitchen. Great stay and will come back again!
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