Our daughter worked at the ice cream shop and we used this place as our launching pad to visit friends and family all over the coast of Maine.

The place was exactly as advertised. Check in was a breeze. Skip and Cindy did everything they could to make our stay comfortable. It seemed they thought of everything that we could want/need in the place. The neighbors were also very friendly and helpful. While we spent most of our time away from the house sightseeing and such, I can easily see how comfortable the house and property could be if we decided to stay there all week. Downtown Boothbay Harbor was only a 10 minute walk which was great to do after dinner or during the day without worrying about parking.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house has everything you could need. It is beautifully kept and the hosts are lovely. They are friendly, helpful and respond quickly to any need. A great opportunity to enjoy Boothbay.

This family friendly cottage was comfortable, clean and very well equipped, especially with things to do on rainy days -- books, movies, puzzles, and board games for guests of all ages. The location was perfect -- a short walk to town but located in a quiet, residential setting. The hosts provided lots of information about local things to do, see, and eat.

This was a nightmare experience for us. The property was fine. The owner's behavior was rash and confusing. We were told they would want to meet us at the property at check in. What we later surmised is that this time was about sizing us up and apparently we did not pass the test.The owners ended our reservation without directly communicating their concerns, despite spending a half hour with us at check in. It was actually quite scary, as we went from casual conversation about the property and wishes for a good stay at 4pm, to a call at 9pm where we were abruptly told "read your email" "you need to be out by tomorrow morning" then the phone was hung up. I attempted to call right back and nobody answered. I then read my email and there had been a few. The concerns listed were that we had brought 2 adults and 2 teenagers (vs 3 adults and 1 teen as was on original paperwork). However, nowhere did it say this was against the rules. It was still only 4 people. There was a question about whether my son's GF was vaccinated (she was). In addition, we had mentioned my older son coming up in a few days. The owner could have just clarified that there was a maximum of 4 guests (I clearly missed it) but she said nothing while with us, nor did she ask about whether my son's GF was vaccinated. There was no attempt on the part of the owner to resolve her concerns directly.After this abrupt and completely unexpected behavior, we were beyond upset-we were nervous and wanted to leave as soon as possible. Our family vacation had been ruined. It was devastating. Owners have every right to screen for the guests they want, but not after the fact, when you have paid money and travelled 3 hours and planned your whole vacation. We did nothing wrong. We got our money back but not the family vacation. This was cruel and unneccesary action and I don't want to see it happen to anyone else.

My husband and I spent the month of July here in Boothbay Harbor and despite cold and rainy weather we had a great time. I chose this location as it was nearly equally distant from my extended family to the north and south. This worked out wonderfully as each visited us several times. The cottage had a kitchen complete with everything, including a salad spinner and lobster cooker! The lobsterman across the road was happy to supply us with his catch which he cheerfully delivered for his cost. The house had many games, books and puzzles which I was thankful for as the weather was so rainy. I set up a spare table and spent many happy hours doing jigsaw puzzles. My grandchildren loved the many games as well as the croquet set that was in the shed. The many DVDs were an added bonus and I watched many movies while there. The cottage is within walking distance to the busy harbor and although the walk is up and down steep hills, this was a boon as the parking near the harbor is a bit daunting at the peak of the summer. The Maine Botanical Gardens are just a few minutes from the cottage and are such fun to visit. The huge Trolls, by a Danish artist, were a delightful addition to the fantastic flowers and attractions there. There are also many hiking trails nearby, with descriptions and directions in the basket at the cottage, along with literature on other attractions in the area. An added bonus to the wonderful vacation was the friendship we made with our knowledgeable hosts, Skip and Cyndy. Cyndy loves to tell stories and she has many! If you want to spend a week at a quiet cottage in Maine, this is the place for you! You can do as much or as little as you want with peace and quiet on a dead end road or the hustle and bustle of the town just a walk away.

Cyndy and Skip were very friendly, and gave us many insights and information about Boothbay Harbor. I really enjoyed reading on the deck and playing games out in the yard. We were happy to have the option to walk to the center of town to visit the shops. Even though the neighbors are fairly close, and two of them were doing construction, it felt very private.

Wonderful location close to downtown Boothbay Harbor. Very helpful and communicative hosts. Other than a minor cleaning issue when we arrived, we had a wonderful visit, and I can highly recommend.