A Place Time Forgot

We had the pleasure of staying at An Tigin for our first vacation with our young daughter. She was 15mos old at the time and we could not have found a more perfect location. Brooke made sure the cottage had a crib and was 'baby-proofed' prior to our arrival. There were plenty of both indoor and outdoor toys to keep her busy and happy. The location is so naturally beautiful and private that we didn't feel like we were missing anything during her frequent naps. We could sit on the deck and just enjoy the scenery and fresh air. During our outings we had such a variety of things to do within walking distance and/or a short drive to Boothbay. We were never bored. As stated in other reviews the cottage has everything you need. Since eating out had become a bit of a challenge at that stage, we often opted for takeout or prepared meals ourselves which only added to the overall value to us. I really can't express what it meant to have our very first family vacation be such a positive and fun experience for all of us.

We (family with three kids aged 17,17 and 12) had a wonderful time in An Tigin! After a long trip from Germany to the US and a tour from NYC to Niagara, Toronto and Montreal we finally arrived in Southport and - felt like coming home. The place is really beautiful, the cottage is very clean, tastefully decorated, and you 'll find everything you need. We have seen many holiday cottages here in Europe but never found one with a personal note like Brooke' s An Tigin.
The area is fantastic, you sit on the deck having breakfast or dinner, enjoy the view on the water, and the only noises you can hear are some seagulls. On Capitol Island, only a few steps away, you find a pretty beach, kayaking is much fun - you can really do a lot of things.
Brooke - the owner - is very helpful and a pleasure to do business with. She provided us with perfect maps and instructions how get to An Tigin and she knows an answer to every question. We rented some bikes in Boothbay Harbor for the week - Southport Island is a good place to cycle.
We 'd have liked to stay one more week - unfortunately the next guests were arriving. So we will return later - we highly recommend An Tigin to anyone. Thank you, Brooke!

In searching for properties, we came across so many that just had the most minimal of descriptions and amenities. As attested in other reviews, Brooke has taken time and care with the cottage and it shows. But, more importantly for future renters, she took the time to include additional information in her description that was crucial in choosing her cottage. And Brooke took a lot of care answering all of our questions before arriving including multiple attachments for directions, activities, and surrounding points-of-interest.
Because my wife and I were visiting with our 1.5 yr old toddler, we didn't eat out too much so the full kitchen was definitely key for us. We enjoyed a lot of walking on Capitol Island and on several of the areas hiking trails which all have these serene views of the beautiful landscape of pine trees, the multiple bays and rivers, and the quaint little cottages that dot the coastline. The Railway Village was also very cute and our son enjoyed riding the train, being pulled in a barrel train by a tractor, and just walking around the "frozen in time" village.
We would absolutely recommend this to anyone and would stay here again if we come back to visit the area in the future. Thanks!

Brooke has thought of everything.....Imagine arriving to fresh-cut flowers in the living room and dining room in September. Think of sinking your feet into plush wall-to-wall carpeting in a cottage! Then you have arrived at "An Tigin".. Every amenity that one could think of and so much more! The outside deck overlooking a bay area beside Capitol Island, which is just a walk across the bridge from the cottage. One of the most comfortable beds we've slept in for a long time when travelling; a well-appointed kitchen; a very full flower bed at the front door (even after a dismal weather summer); a lovely old claw footed bathtub - anyone visiting would want to return, or then again, probably never leave! Going in September means less of a crowd within Boothbay Harbor area but still things to see and purchase. It's also within proximity to lots of day-trip attractions, including Wiscasset and Freeport, so spending is not a problem, and eating fresh and tasty seafood and fish is easy. Next trip we'll book a schooner cruise - a member of our group was sick, so we didn't make it, but there is always another time! The variety of meals at the Fisherman Wharf Inn were delicious for surf as well as turf. Arrived in time to participate in the last Cahoots Rock n Roll cruise of the season which takes you through the "swing" bridge twice and over to Bath Iron Works. Live music (60's-70's), livelier locals and great cheeseburgers on board. Don't forget to look through the photo albums showing the cottage's transformation.
Would highly recommend An Tigin and will be returning ourselves some time (hopefully sooner than later).

We had a wonderful and restful week at An Tigin. The cottage is clean, tastefully decorated and well equipped. The beds were very comfortable, a real plus for a light sleeper such as I. Brooke, the owner, was very helpful and great to do business with. I would highly recommend An Tigin if you need to get away from it all. The area is quiet and close to the ocean, great for walking, fishing or swimming. We would definitely stay here again.

After a long journey from Ireland we were initially taken aback by the weather with thick fog to greet us the first two mornings . On the third morning "Gee that's better" a beautiful sunny day greeted us. This enabled us to have breakfast on the deck ,enjoying the wonderful vista over the completely calm water in total peaceful silence. The cottage really is a home from home. Other contributors have detailed the many attributes in the immediate area with which we agree, for us it proved to be the ideal base for exploring interesting places within 1 1/2 hours drive such as, the splendid sandy beach at Read's State Park, Maine State Museum at Augusta and the attractive town of Camden. All in all the cottage was ideal for a memorable and most enjoyable vacation. Well done Brooke!

We most enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It was bright, clean, well maintained, and central to all that the Boothbay region has to offer. We have recommended the cottage to friends and relatives alike, and would recommend it to anyone.

The cottage is very well equipped with all that you need for a pleasant stay - even instructions on how to cook lobster.

The wood stove is great for those chilly evenings and provides nice ambiance.

Our stay was most enjoyable and we plan to stay at "An Tigin" again.

Dick and Jan

"We regularly stay in Boothbay and wanted to get away earlier in the year than usual for us. An Tigin is a beautiful retreat tucked away from downtown but close enough to pop back in for a quick meal. The cottage is fabulous with outstanding decor, a fully applianced kitchen, and an exceptional view of the water from the living room couch or back deck.

The cottage isn't your typical Maine getaway. Every room is tastefully furnished, clean, and well appointed. We were pleasantly suprised by how well "finished" the cottage is. The neighborood is fantastic being on a less traveled road that actually connects to a private island.

Brooke runs a tight ship! Everything is there for you, from instructions on cooking lobsters to how to get the woodstove fired up. Once we settled in it was easy to relax, throw a match in the stove, and get comfortable as the osprey circled the water only a few hundred yards from the deck. We're looking forward to our next visit to "An Tigin!"