Boothbay Harbor Vacation Rental house

We rented this beautiful, spacious house 10 miles outside of Boothbay for our family stay. This house was the perfect distance away from the hustle and bustle of the Bay, on the Sheepscot River while still being within a short drive to easily partake in the festivities of the downtown area as well as close access to Rte. 1 for ventures up and down the coast.
The house is well appointed and having a bathroom for each bedroom made for comfortable living. The room with twin beds was absolutely perfect for our 7 and 6 year olds to share. The bed in the master bedroom was a nice queen although the mattress could use an updating. The downstairs queen was fine and a great place for the grandparents who came for a long weekend visit. The kitchen was very functional and we made big breakfasts each morning and had a great lobster dinner with fresh lobster bought at Robinson's Wharf. The internet in the house was a bit spotty and at times it was difficult to get a signal. The owners are aware of this problem and are working to fix it.
The house is not air conditioned and we had three days of 90+ degree weather. During these days, the house was warm during the afternoons but there were several window fans that helped to move the air around. The deck was a terrific place to sit out in the late afternoon as the ocean breezes picked up. Fortunately, the nights cooled down to the low 60's. The windows were all easily opened and closed which also helped with the circulation.
We found the owners very easy to communicate with, very responsive to our questions and concerns, and flexible in their renting schedule. They also provided a list of interesting things to do for both adults and children, and we did quite a few! The kids really got a flavor of Maine and the family had a wonderful time together. I would highly recommend this house for your Maine vacation stay.

WOW!! My family and I recently returned from our week-long stay in this gorgeous house near Boothbay and we definitely were not ready to leave! We have two small children, 1 and almost 3, and this house fit our needs perfectly. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a small den/office and there is an additional bedroom downstairs. This worked out well for us because we gave each of our kids their own room upstairs (the little one was in a pack n play in the small room next to the master) and then when my sister and her husband came up for two days, they were able to use the downstairs bedroom. The three main bedrooms have their own bathrooms, so there is a lot of privacy. In addition, I really enjoyed being able to close the French doors in the family room/kitchen area. This helped me corral my kids and keep the little one from trying to climb the stairs all day long.

The kitchen is a dream. It is beautiful and extremely well-stocked (they even have a waffle iron and two coffee pots along with almost every other item you could possibly need). We like to cook and brought home fresh seafood and tons of local produce from nearby farm stands and ate really really well. I also loved having a state-of-the-art washer and dryer. My kids are messy and this made my life much easier! The yard is nice and my boys loved exploring while I enjoyed sitting on the deck, enjoying the peace and quiet. The house was also really clean and extremely well taken care of. We enjoyed working with the owner and would love to be able to come back to "our Maine house" again in the future!

As for the Boothbay area, there is a lot to do with little kids. We enjoyed visiting the Boothbay Railway Museum; the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens; the Maine State Aquarium; the Wiscasset, Waterville, and Farmingham Railway; and Fort Edgecomb. We also visited the Owlshead Transportation Museum near Rockland; the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath; and Fort William and Henry and the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. Our activities kept us very busy but it was really nice to have a beautiful, quiet, secluded home to come back to for naps and at the end of the day. While this house is ideal for families with young children, it would also be perfect for three couples or a larger family. Actually, I can't think of anyone who wouldn't love this house as much as we do. This was our first vacation rental and we are officially spoiled forever!