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Marina
Exterior
Interior
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

Explore the area

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East Boothbay, ME
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cabbage Island
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

East Boothbay

This holiday home places you in the heart of East Boothbay, within a 20-minute walk of Linekin Bay and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Grimes Cove Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a Smart TV are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a water park, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include tour/ticket assistance. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this East Boothbay holiday home include Carousel Music Theater and Boothbay Region Land Trust.

What's nearby

  • Grimes Cove Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Cabbage Island - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 15 min drive - 11.8 km

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

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

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

  • No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

2871-233273

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE?

The closest beach to Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE is Popham Beach (18.6 km).

Does Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a water park and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE?

No, Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kayak, Trails, Botanic Gardens and MORE?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

6/10 Okay

Jessi T.

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

Keith F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Frederike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Myra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boothbay stay
It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Makaela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Nanju K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay thank you:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Geoff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Catherine T., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
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

rikki r.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Virginia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Coastal Maine

Liked: Cleanliness
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