The Smuggler's Retreat - The Vacation Hideaway for Great Maine Memories

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5.0

Outstanding(25 Reviews)

House in South Bristol, ME

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Sit on the deck, watching the bay like the smugglers of old, looking for British ships that wanted to stop their illegal commerce back in 1812. From your leafy vantage point, you can revel in your privacy, enjoying the breeze and the view over the Little River. Maybe you can send a signal to your compatriots, kayaking in the cove below – “let’s meet for a pint at the Lobsterman’s Wharf.”

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.

Another noteworthy hiking trail nearby is the Ocean Point Trail. The point overlooks several islands and lighthouses. It is a place where cormorants, loons and, sea ducks and, seals curiously pop up their heads and in the winter has had more than its share of snowy owl sightings. Of course, due to its spectacular scenery, you could expect to have a few tourist sightings as well.

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. Don’t worry if you forgot to bring your kayak or don’t own one – there’s an excellent local kayak shop in Boothbay Harbor. Simply head over to Tidal Transit Kayak Company where the friendly staff will help you with rentals, lessons, tours, advice, or even deliver the kayaks to your rental home. Yes, you can kayak or canoe right in your backyard. Did we mention the wildlife? So much to can put in just up the street. Be sure to watch the tide! Wear your life vest.
Coastal Maine Vacations requires a rental contract to be signed at the time of booking. If you would like to see a copy in advance please contact us.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of South Bristol, ME

Nearby attractions

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

7.3 mi

Marshall Point Lighthouse

27.3 mi

Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

50.2 mi

Rockland Breakwater Light parking

50.6 mi

The Smuggler's Retreat - The Vacation Hideaway for Great Maine Memories

5.0

Outstanding(25 Reviews)

House in South Bristol, ME

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of South Bristol, ME

Nearby attractions

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

7.3 mi

Marshall Point Lighthouse

27.3 mi

Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

50.2 mi

Rockland Breakwater Light parking

50.6 mi

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(25 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

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.

5.0

Jul 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Smugglers retreat was a great place to enjoy after touring boothbay. The most wonderful part was the deck where we could relax. The neighbor hood was quiet and restful. Bathrooms and kitchens were very clean and nice And contacts with coastal Maine vacations was so easy It was quite easy to get downtown to boothbay for lobster and touring

5.0

Jun 2024

Very well stocked and comfortable home. Off the beaten path, but close to shopping and dining. Our family really enjoyed our stay!

5.0

Oct 2023

Quiet and peaceful. Everything we needed was provided for. We even saw deer one morning from the bedroom window.

5.0

Sep 2023

It was great!

5.0

Aug 2023

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!

5.0

Jul 2023

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.

5.0

Jul 2023

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.

5.0

Jun 2023

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!!!

5.0

Oct 2022

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

5.0

Oct 2022

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.

5.0

Sep 2022

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.

5.0

Aug 2022

Great stay thank you:)

5.0

Aug 2022

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.

5.0

Aug 2022

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

5.0

Aug 2022

Beautiful, quiet location in the Maine woods, close to the shore! A wonderful spot for our family get-together.

5.0

Aug 2022

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.

5.0

Aug 2022

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.

5.0

Jul 2022

Relaxing retreat

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.

5.0

Jun 2022

Smugglers retreat adventure

Smugglers retreat adventure

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We all in family enjoyed our stay there. The place is better the advertised. We will rent again next time.

5.0

Jun 2022

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.

5.0

Jun 2022

Cozy cabin in a lovely neighborhood

Cozy cabin in a lovely neighborhood

5.0

May 2022

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.

5.0

May 2022

This made a great home base for all our Boothbay adventures. We even ventured a little further out.

This made a great home base for all our Boothbay adventures. We even ventured a little further out.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in South Bristol?

The average price for a rental in South Bristol is £242 per night. This rental is £0 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Smuggler's Retreat - The Vacation Hideaway for Great Maine Memories. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Smuggler's Retreat - The Vacation Hideaway for Great Maine Memories. Enjoy the water!

Is The Smuggler's Retreat - The Vacation Hideaway for Great Maine Memories pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Smuggler's Retreat - The Vacation Hideaway for Great Maine Memories?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and laundry.

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The Smuggler's Retreat - The Vacation Hideaway for Great Maine Memories

House in South Bristol, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of South Bristol, ME

Nearby attractions

The Smuggler's Retreat - The Vacation Hideaway for Great Maine Memories

House in South Bristol, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of South Bristol, ME

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in South Bristol?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is The Smuggler's Retreat - The Vacation Hideaway for Great Maine Memories pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Smuggler's Retreat - The Vacation Hideaway for Great Maine Memories?

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