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Historic Home with Large Deck, Free WiFi, Washer/Dryer - Near Beach and Downtown

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Interior
Terrace/patio
7 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Linekin Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Boothbay Railway Village
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Barrett Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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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.

Historic Home with Large Deck, Free WiFi, Washer/Dryer - Near Beach and Downtown

The 1909 Cottage

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Step back in time when you stay at this historic Boothbay Harbor home, a seven-bedroom cottage with a large front porch, a wonderful location, and an abundance of atmospheric Maine charm.

Built in 1909, this two-level home sits at the highest point in Boothbay, just a quarter-mile from the two rocky beaches at Barrett Park. You'll be less than one mile from the quaint shops and restaurants of downtown Boothbay Harbor and one mile from the beautiful trails of Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve.

The living space is expansive and open, featuring rustic wood paneling, natural banisters and support beams, as well as WiFi and a new electrical system. After a day of kayaking on Linekin Bay, return home to read a novel, take a nap in the rocking chair, or practice your musical skills on the piano.

You'll find delicious lobster rolls and fresh local haddock at the nearby Boothbay Lobster Wharf, but you can also prepare meals in the full country kitchen. The adjacent dining area has seating for four.

Begin each morning at Barrett Park, where you can take an invigorating swim in the bay or sit in the shade of the gazebo. You'll come home to an outdoor shower, a private washer and dryer for your beach clothes, and perhaps even an afternoon barbecue on the lovely front porch. Fire up the gas grill and enjoy the plentiful seating as you catch up with family and friends.

Back indoors, the kids can settle in for a fun-filled movie night in front of the flatscreen TV, VCR, and DVD player (please be advised that there is no cable).

This seven-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom home will sleep a maximum of 14 people. The wood paneling continues in the charming bedrooms, which offer one queen bed, two full-size beds, and four sets of twin beds. The full bathroom has a claw foot tub and the half-bath is located in the downstairs utility room.

As one of the most beloved towns in Midcoast Maine, Boothbay Harbor is a wonderful place to enjoy the region's many outdoor wonders. Rent a kayak for the day at Tidal Transit Kayak Company, take a four-mile drive to tour the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, or observe more than 140 species of birds at the neighboring Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve.

Come and experience the Midcoast in turn-of-the-century style - book this Boothbay Harbor home today!

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Linekin Bay. A kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Linekin Bay and Fisherman's Memorial Park
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Boothbay Harbor cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Whale watching nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1937 sq ft (180 sq m)

Policies

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

4425

Historic Home with Large Deck, Free WiFi, Washer/Dryer - Near Beach and Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rustic Getaway
The property was old and quirky which gave it charm. Plenty of space for 12 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ana V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
1909 Cottage stay
I submitted my review to VACASA...please see them for review notes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Joye M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rustic old Maine cabin
We loved our vacation in this cabin! We were expecting a rustic experience & it was beautiful & simple & the kids loved it; just like camping!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Debbi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic cabin
The 1909 cabin is very rustic but we were looking for that. The location is good. Close drive or about a mile walk to downtown and restaurants. The walk from the additional parking is more than a quick walk so be prepared. The house is noisy. Everything creaks and the lock on the bathroom door is very loud. I wear earplugs at night so it didn't bother me that much. I thought the beds were very comfortable but they also creak a lot. There are large spaces between the wood to the rooms so you can kind of see into the bathroom and bedrooms from the hallway. The kitchen did have everything we needed. The second bathroom is in the room with the washer, dryer and refrigerator and it doesn't have a ceiling, just walls around the toilet. There is a door separating the laundry room from the kitchen though. The bathtub is a clawfoot style tub so the step up and into it is quite high and the shower curtains were barely hanging on. As my husband said, the whole cabin seemed to be held together with bubblegum and rubber bands. Also, there are no comfortable chairs inside at all. They are mostly wicker chairs. After a long day of walking, I would have loved to come back to a recliner or a comfy sofa or even just a soft chair of any kind. The deck was very nice. Overall, if you're aware of what you're getting into here then you will love the cabin. The rustic part didn't bother me as much as the comfort portion-no air conditioning, no sofa or comfy chairs. So, bring ear plugs and bug spray and maybe a cushion to sit on and you'll like it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Gavin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, but little to know communication
Honestly, I had very little problem with the property. It is a beautiful 100 year old house, plenty of space, lots of amenities provided, loved watching some "classic" VHS's. There are some downsides though. Lots of spiderwebs, especially on the back porch, some non functional fans (a must for an older place without any AC [lack of AC not the problem]), beds that were pretty uncomfortable and loud (which in a place where you can hear everything makes sleeping difficult for light sleepers), and the shower is a bit claustrophobia inducing (though the out door shower is great). The biggest problem though ended up being communication. I tried twice to contact Vacasa through Vrbo before the trip. I got no response. I attempted to call, and only got automated responses. My sister was eventually able to reach someone who was not the owner and they could only tell us what the listing said. We specifically picked this place over a hotel because it seemed like a safer option, but at this time, communication is key and not responding is a big red flag. I don't think I'll be renting from a company through another company again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Steve B.

Cool old camp
We liked almost everything. The fireplace and porches were particularly fun. (I can't imagine a better place for a morning coffee or reading a book.) The biggest negative was that the house had a real mildew problem. Both my wife and I had to take allergy medicine to offset it. In the "suggestion" category, it would be really nice if the owner provided firewood. I don't think it would cost them much if they got it in bulk. Buying those stupid little "tourist bundles" by the side of the road is expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Robert H.

great rustic cottage
Fun old camp with room for a crowd. Not sure why the parking says limited to 2, because our group was able to park a bunch of cars in the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Leslie C., Byfield, MA

was okay but I wouldn't stay there again
Everything was okay, but the heat didn't function properly, and it got down to 55 at night, which was cold enough to wake a few people and caused one person to book a hotel room for themselves for the second night of our stay. The heat wasn't broken—the radiators were warm and we had the thermostat as high as it would go—it just wasn't strong enough to warm the upstairs. A few other small things, such as beds that creaked loudly enough to wake people in other bedrooms, and the fact that nowhere in the ad OR the confirmation email was it mentioned that there are only two cars allowed (which makes no sense given that the advertised capacity is 14...)—this info was only presented a couple days before our stay, causing us a bit of stress. For the record, we easily fit three cars in the driveway. Guess it's a good thing one of our friends didn't make it in what would have been a fourth car, but four cars for 14 people is hardly unreasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Charming Old house
This old house was perfect for our group traveling for a wedding. In a nice location close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

Large and quaint
Great for families. Plenty of room. Wish there was comfy furniture in the living room, but we had a great week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Dr. Asmaa A.

Disappointed!
The photos were not accurate. The house was not clean when we arrived: lots of dust, spiders, insects everywhere. The kitchen smells bad and we did not cook any meal during our stay. In the rooms at night we had mosquitos and huge ants. The hous is so hot at night. I won't recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016