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Westport Island cottage rental - Almost-round construction affords panoramic views
Almost-round construction affords panoramic views
 
Westport Island cottage rental - Almost-round construction affords panoramic views

Almost-round construction affords panoramic views

Nestled among the trees at water's edge...

Nestled among the trees at water's edge...

Sunset from the deck

Sunset from the deck

Fall is a wonderful time to visit

Fall is a wonderful time to visit

Comfy swivel chairs in the great room

Comfy swivel chairs in the great room

Kitchen and dining area

Kitchen and dining area

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

Second Bedroom

Second Bedroom

Den with queen size sleep sofa

Den with queen size sleep sofa

Back yard

Back yard

Half of the large upper deck

Half of the large upper deck

Lower deck by master bedroom

Lower deck by master bedroom

Calm cove with boats at sunset

Calm cove with boats at sunset

Have a lobster feast on the deck!

Have a lobster feast on the deck!

View from the upstairs bedroom

View from the upstairs bedroom

Per week (USD) $900 - $1,900
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps5
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 7 nights
Special Offer! AUGUST/SEPTEMBER SPECIAL! Dates: Aug 3, 2013 to Sep 27, 2013

Photos and Description of the Westport Island vacation cottage rental
2 BR, Den, 1 BA, Sleeps 5

Gorgeous ocean views from almost round cottage perched at water's edge. Nestled among the trees on 2 1/2 private, secluded acres with 500' of waterfront on a quiet cove at the end of Kehail Point. Panoramic water views from both the great room and master bedroom. Master bedroom (king bed) occupies entire lower level with private deck. Another large upper deck affords fantastic water views (SW exposure) for enjoying sunsets or watching early morning lobster boats. Second bedroom on main level also has a king bed. Den has a queen sleep sofa. This is the perfect place to rest and relax; to come home to after a day of exploring the pristine Maine coast.

Go antiquing in Wiscasset, or enjoy the beautiful beaches at Reid State Park. Popular Boothbay Harbor is nearby for shopping, dining or ocean excursions.

This is a truly wonderful spot for an unforgettable getaway. Dogs of all sizes will be considered.

FAQs:: Can I drive onto the island, or do I need to take a ferry? You can drive. Westport Island is connected to the mainland by a bridge.

Can I swim there? The shoreline is rocky, but at high tide, you can jump off the big rocks, or you can use the community dock a short walk away.

How close to the water is the cottage? A stone's throw (literally)!

Is there a beach I can walk to? There is a very small community beach a short walk through the woods.

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Westport Island cottage rental - Almost-round construction affords panoramic views

Almost-round construction affords panoramic views

Nestled among the trees at water's edge...

Nestled among the trees at water's edge...

Sunset from the deck

Sunset from the deck

Fall is a wonderful time to visit

Fall is a wonderful time to visit

Comfy swivel chairs in the great room

Comfy swivel chairs in the great room

Kitchen and dining area

Kitchen and dining area

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

Second Bedroom

Second Bedroom

Den with queen size sleep sofa

Den with queen size sleep sofa

Back yard

Back yard

Half of the large upper deck

Half of the large upper deck

Lower deck by master bedroom

Lower deck by master bedroom

Calm cove with boats at sunset

Calm cove with boats at sunset

Have a lobster feast on the deck!

Have a lobster feast on the deck!

View from the upstairs bedroom

View from the upstairs bedroom

Nearest Airport : Portland at 55 Miles
Nearest Train : Portland at 55 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Route 1 at 8 Miles
Nearest Beach : Popham or Reid State Park at 20 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Route 1 at 10 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Squire Tarbox Inn at 2 Miles
Car: necessary

Enjoy kayaking/canoeing (bring your own or have rentals delivered); watch seals, birds and other marine life. Go antiquing in Wiscasset. Take day trips to Boothbay Harbor, Monhegan Island, Portland's Old Port, Freeport, Pemaquid Point, Camden and Rockport. Enjoy Popham Beach and Reid State Park.

Other Activities: Kayaking, canoeing, whale & seabird boat tours

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Changeover Day: saturday

Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Westport Island, Maine

Special Offer! AUGUST/SEPTEMBER SPECIAL!

Special Offer From:
Dates Aug 3, 2013 to Sep 27, 2013

The best months of the year have just been discounted! Take $150 off any available week in August or $100 off any available week in September. Check availability calendar for dates. Rentals are from Saturday to Saturday.

Rental Basis:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$900
7 nights
 
Discounts: 14 nights or more: $116 Nightly; 21 nights or more: $109 Nightly
 
April/May 2013
Apr 20 - May 31
$900
7 nights
 
Discounts: 14 nights or more: $115 Nightly; 21 nights or more: $109 Nightly
 
June 2013
Jun 1 - Jun 28
$1,200
7 nights
 
Discounts: 14 nights or more: $154 Nightly; 21 nights or more: $146 Nightly
 
July/August 2013
Jun 29 - Aug 30
$1,900
7 nights
 
Discounts: 14 nights or more: $244 Nightly; 21 nights or more: $231 Nightly
 
Sept/Oct 2013
Aug 31 - Nov 2
$1,200
7 nights
 
Discounts: 14 nights or more: $154 Nightly; 21 nights or more: $146 Nightly

Additional information about rental rates

50% at time of booking
Balance due 6 weeks prior to rental commencement
Fees And Taxes 7% state lodging tax
$75 per pet, per week
$50 cleaning fee
$200 damage deposit

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Westport Island, Maine

Property Type:
  • cottage
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1400 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Rural
  • Waterfront
Theme:
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Bottled Water
  • Linens Provided
  • Internet
  • Washing Machine ...
    During dry summer months, washing machine may not be available. Coin laundry nearby.
  • Activities Guide
  • Parking Off Street
  • Paper Towels
  • Heating
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Living Room
  • Telephone
  • Iron & Board
  • Wireless Internet
  • Wood Stove
  • Hair Dryer
  • Toilet Paper
  • Basic Soaps
  • Towels Provided
  • Parking
  • Alarm Clock
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Local Maps
Kitchen:
  • Freezer
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Lobster Pot
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Grill
  • Toaster
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Pantry Items
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee Maker
Dining:
  • Dining
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 5 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom - toilet , combination tub/shower
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
  • Bedroom - 1 king
    Bedroom - 1 king
    Den - 1 queen , 1 sleep sofa /futon
  • Sleep sofa is very comfortable. It has a thick foam mattress and no springs.
Entertainment:
  • Games for Kids
  • Books for Adults
  • Satellite / Cable
  • VCR
  • Television
  • Video Library
  • DVD Player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Radio
  • CD Player
  • Audio Tape Player
Outside:
  • Wood Deck
  • Deck / Patio
  • Binoculars
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Beach Towels
  • Outdoor Grill
  • 6 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • restaurants
  • churches
  • autumn foliage
  • museums
  • coin laundry
  • bay/sound
  • festivals
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • walking
  • antiquing
  • sight seeing
  • eco tourism
  • outlet shopping
  • beachcombing
  • photography
  • whale watching
  • scenic drives
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • medical services
  • hospital
  • ATM/bank
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • deepsea fishing
  • sailing
  • swimming
  • fishing
  • sound/bay fishing
Notes:
Rights to association dock and small beach. During dry months (July/Aug/Sep), washer available only for stays longer than one week. Coin laundromat nearby.

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Westport Island, Maine

SECLUDED WATERFRONT COTTAGE - KAYAK FROM YOUR FRONT YARD!
average rating of 4.4666667 based on 15 reviews
business
SECLUDED WATERFRONT COTTAGE - KAYAK FROM YOUR FRONT YARD!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p100566
818 292-7160
Westport Island Boothbay Harbor Area
5

An Unforgetable Vacation

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Mar 26, 2013
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
My wife, teenage son, black lab and I enjoyed a week at this cozy cottage, nestled among the pines at water's edge. Do they even allow homes to be built this close to the water any more?

It's just magnificent: this round, contemporary, cedar-sided home (13-sided, actually - we counted) is perched on a rocky ledge with stunning views of the cove and a lighthouse further out towards the ocean. Large windows wrap-aound the front and afford views from nearly every room. Outdoor decks are spacious and extend from both leavels of the house. We used the gas grill when we weren't eating at our favorite seafood restuarants.

The house is just a mile from a wonderful restaurant that's part of the Squire Tarbox B & B. We recommend it for a special dinner.

During the day, when we weren't hanging out on the deck watching the boats, reading and relaxing, we took out the kayaks we brought out into the surrounding coves and waterways. We were rewarded with seal sightings, ospreys diving for fish, and the sounds of the ocean. My son (and of course the lab) dove off the rocks by the house to swim - way too cold for mom & dad!

Lisa was right there ready to respond when we had any questions about the house.

It's a simple, tidy cottage with a nautical theme in its furnishings. The kitchen is open-facing so you aren't separated from the conversation and views. It is well-equipped - including bottled water.

The beds are super comfortable - lying on the bed in the master bedroom you see the same wonderful views of boats moored in the cove - so peaceful and quiet.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful Maine home - we'll be back next year! We all agreed - best vacation ever!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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SECLUDED WATERFRONT COTTAGE - KAYAK FROM YOUR FRONT YARD!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p100566
818 292-7160
Westport Island Boothbay Harbor Area
5

Home away from Home

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Nov 2, 2011
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
Safe Harbor truly lives up to it's name: giving you that feeling of home away from home. I spent the time there with my mother and 13 year old daughter and look forward to returning again soon.
Safe Harbor is also perfect for that relaxation/get away feeling: between the sound of the water or the sound of the birds, this rental would be ideal for personal retreats as well!
Beautifully located and not far from necessities either! Perfect for one person or for a family.
Cannot wait to return this coming year!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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SECLUDED WATERFRONT COTTAGE - KAYAK FROM YOUR FRONT YARD!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p100566
818 292-7160
Westport Island Boothbay Harbor Area
1

The good, the bad, and the ugly...

  • 1 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 17, 2013
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
The good: Lovely bay inlet, great sunsets, nice neighborhood, clean (as clean as a place this rundown can be), and reliable Internet. The bad: Poor condition, poorly stocked, badly needs updating, dank carpet and old uncomfortable furniture should have been thrown out a decade ago. Screens are ill-fitting with large holes letting in mosquitos, toilet runs and sink drips into a bucket, sliders are rickety and come off tracks, no fans (except one old noisy box fan) to move hot, humid air around, most stove burners inoperable. Basement master bedroom badly needs a dehumidifier – it smells of mold and is very damp. Fold out couch should be thrown out – upper 1/3 is a board and even with supplied foam piece gives a horrible night’s sleep. Also the bed is directly on the floor and large, biting ants crawled in the bed at night. No bathroom in basement bedroom – have to navigate metal spiral staircase at night. Washer is locked away from guests. I stayed 2 weeks and should have been allowed washer use but it was “accidently locked the entire first week. Renters are warned to conserve water but there are no water saving measures installed e.g. high-efficiency washer or Water Sense faucets. Each guest is allowed ONLY ONE TOWEL PER WEEK. The ugly: Here are the safety issues that gave me concern: 1) the type of deadbolt on both exterior doors is outlawed by most building and fire safety codes. The deadbolts - called double-cylinder deadbolts - take a key to open from the inside of the house risking that a person/s could be trapped inside. I left the doors unlocked at night – not my preferred choice!; 2) needs an electrical system update. Many sockets don't work, wall light has short, kitchen/dining space is rigged with an extension cord; and 3) the spaces between the deck rails are huge making this deck unsuitable for small children. Doesn’t Maine have any building codes or fire regulations? Because of all of our day trips, I learned that there are many better options for the money (with more than one towel a week, too!). Had I paid a bargain rate for the cottage I would chalk it up to “you get what you pay for, but the weekly fee was significant and equal to a good quality resort. Nonetheless, we fled 5 days early. My lesson learned: Reviews are fine if you are choosing a restaurant, but betting your vacation on the opinions of others is high risk. I apoligize to my family for dragging them to this John Candyesque "summer rental."
Owner's Response: Every few years the cottage dos not meet a guest's expectations. I only found out after they left that they were so unhappy, and am sorry for that. I want people to enjoy their stay.

However, most of what is mentioned here is an exaggeration or a lie.

Here are the facts:

She had access to the washer but did not know how to use it (close the lid and it will fill with water).

There was a NEW fan in an upstairs closet.

There were EXTRA towels in a dresser.

THERE IS AND NEVER WAS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE STOVE.

All electrical sockets work and there are no "shorts". What happened with the "electricity" was that she turned off a wall switch that controlled the light on the other side of the room.

The listing states only one bathroom, so I'm not sure why she expected a second one in the downstairs.

The downstairs can be damp, but there IS a dehumidifier.

The sleep sofa is much more supportive and comfortable than others I have slept on, but everyone is different in this regard.

I do AGREE that the locking system should be changed and am implementing that this Spring.

There are new swivel chairs in the living room, and the kitchen is FULLY stocked with all cooking utensils, pots, pans, even martini glasses.

Regarding price: "good quality resorts" for 4-5 people start at higher prices than the cottage.

My impression of these guests were that they were used to upscale resorts and should not be renting a cottage in Maine.
Helpful votes: 3/3
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SECLUDED WATERFRONT COTTAGE - KAYAK FROM YOUR FRONT YARD!
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818 292-7160
Westport Island Boothbay Harbor Area
5

Lovely, just lovely

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 11, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
We loved this house. Lisa calls it a "cottage" but it's a house, alright. Clean, bright, everything you need. Loved waking up in that king-sized bed, opening my eyes & looking out at the cove. Refreshes the soul. The master bedroom & the living area have walls of windows, so you can always see the water. Linens & towels are included, which makes life so much easier. The only downsides: it's a 20-25 minute ride down the island, so be sure that you get what you need before you head there, as there are no "quick trips" to the store. Also, because it's right on the water & built on ledge, the master bedroom gives off a musty smell when you first arrive. Easily remedied by opening the windows (and there are LOTS of windows that open!). In about 15 minutes, the beautiful ocean breezes clear the air. And the place is so private that we left the windows opened all night. Between the breeze & the sounds of the water, we slept like babies.

We brought our kayaks, but the tides were against us. We like to kayak early in the morning, but the morning tide was low-tide, and you just can't get the kayaks in from the property at low tide. Kayaking at high-tide, tho, was lots of fun. Lots of places to explore. Wish the tides were opposite, so we could kayak in the early morn & then again at dusk.

Oh, and if you are a nature-lover, bring some really good binoculars with you! We saw dolphins at the mouth of the cove a couple of mornings (wouldn't have seen them without our binocs.) There was the occasional seal, several osprey, eiders, loons and ducks we've never seen before called black guillemots (tho they were not quite black, as they were starting to "change into their winter coats" :D)

We highly recommend Safe Harbor. Thanks, Lisa, for a fabulous vacation spot.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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SECLUDED WATERFRONT COTTAGE - KAYAK FROM YOUR FRONT YARD!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p100566
818 292-7160
Westport Island Boothbay Harbor Area
5

Great Time at Safe Harbor

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 20, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
Love this place. Quiet, restful, peaceful. The house is surrounded by woods, you can still see a neighbor, but there is enough trees so as to keep it private. We enjoyed watching the various birdlife that comes through, saw a seal almost every day. When we arrived, Lisa was there. It was so nice to meet her and her mom and brother. The house is immaculate. We were able to bring our dog, which is important for us. Thank you for being pet friendly. It's a lovely quiet area. There is a small beach just down the road. Look for a sign hanging on a tree that says Beach. Follow the grass path through the woods, past the small cemetery. You have to go off island for gas, groceries, that sort of thing, but you'll be doing that anyway. Great farmer's market in Boothbay on Thursday. I would recommend Safe Harbor without any hesitation.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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