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Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views
Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and a garden. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property manager
Vacasa of Maine
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,188 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
57656
About the area
Boothbay Harbor, ME
What's nearby
Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Barrett Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Carousel Music Theater - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Brunswick Station - 47 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive
Robinson's Wharf - 4 min drive
Boothbay Lobster Wharf - 16 min walk
Dunton's Doghouse - 2 min walk
Pinkham's Gourmet Market - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views located?
Nestled on the beach, this Boothbay Harbor holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, Boothbay Harbor Marina and Burnt Island Living Lighthouse. Boothbay Region Land Trust and Opera House at Boothbay Harbor are also within 15 minutes.
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Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 88 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 88 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 88 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
4.0/10
Amenities
4.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay.
Pamela E.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10
Great chill vibe for a November weekend. Excellent locattion to get in town and enjoy the places that stay open in the late fall.
Elizabeth L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10
The beds are very comfortable. Kitchen supplies limited, but adequate.
Katherine A.
10/10
Mill Cove is a lovely cottage on the waterfront. The house has a very comfortable vibe. Rooms were comfortable and great walking access to the all Boothbay Harbor has to offer.
Ken B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10
If you like eclectic you'll love this place. Quite rustic.
Randy K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10
Great little home, with a wonderful view of the water.
Jared M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10
Loved that downtown was less than a 5 minute walk, the house is right on the water and there was a seperate building we called the"she shed" with lots of windows a couch, comfy chair and table and chairs to play games at. Will definitely go back
Scott H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10
Great house with a view of the water in a wonderful location to town. You will share a driveway with the house next door. Place is clean and has AC in each room. Bring your own coffee
Angela M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10
The cottage was perfect! Location on the water and walkable to town was amazing. Loved the view from the living room. Bedrooms were simple and cozy. Furnishings and art was lovely, so many special coastal Maine vintage touches. Very charming place to stay. Would stay again!
Josephine E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
6/10
It's winter in Boothbay, Maine. Not much you can do about that.
The issues were wifi internet was non-functioning and the haunted-like house reeked of cigarettes.
Other than smelling like an ashtray, it was on brand with nautical themed old sailor paintings and at least a dozen jackolope antler sets. FUN! s/
Daniel
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
We enjoyed the tranquility of the cottage and we appreciated the antiques connecting the cottage to the past/ history of the area. No issues with our stay. Location was good; the drive to daily activities not tremendous. Loved the village, and the people were so friendly. Great escape from every day life.
Leah E.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10
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:
Spotless clean, comfortable beds, thick towels. A wonderful view from the windows, backyard and gazebo. Cooking utensils are limited so pack a sharp knife if you plan to cook!
Barbara H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
8/10
The location of this home was fantastic just a quick 5-minute walk down into town! The house was clean and had everything we needed. Parking is tight but we managed. The TV was the only issue could not figure that one out. Could not get anything to work with either remote but it was not a big deal for us as we had other things to do. All in all, it was a good stay, and I would recommend this home to others but maybe not with little ones due to all the antiques which seem to take over a bit of the space.
Rachel R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
We were traveling with my niece and her husband and wanted a place for a few days. This was a great little house. Walkable to the shops, although we were too early in the season and a lot of places weren’t open. Very few issues and the ones we had were taken care of. They do need more wine glasses !! I feel like the pillows needed replaced and the narrow hall going upstairs was lined in both sides with pictures and decor and it was very hard when taking luggage up & down!!!
The living room furniture was uncomfortable.
Merrie F.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
6/10
Great location, on water in Mill Cove - so don’t expect ocean/bay views. But was very easily walkable to downtown area, yet isolated from tourist throngs. Check-in was easy but locking up instructions a bit confusing. Bed was clean and comfortable but bedroom furniture substandard and electrical access for nightstands depended upon unsafe use of cheap extension cords. House smelled musty and several windows on first floor could not be opened to air out. Whole house needs a deep clean and refresh. Floors/kitchen shelves were not clean. Several dishes were put away wet and had a brown residue as a result, making us question the quality of the water (needs whole house filter for the well water). Lawn furniture broken. Contractor showed up and started a chimney repair while we were there with no communication from him or owner. The theme is “rustic” but is borderline run-down. Disappointing.
Carmen N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was very clean and adequately supplied with towels and kitchen items. But we were there on a quite hot and very humid week, so the fans were hardly good enough for comfort. A/C is needed, especially upstairs in the bedrooms. A curtain covering the south facing picture window is also needed. We couldn't keep the hot, sultry sun out. The former garage and now a den room was no better as there was very little ventilation despite a bunch of windows (6 of 8 you could not open). The TV channel options were also minimal.
Dan C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10
Kayla G.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
This house is in perfect spot in Boothbay Harbor. Easy walk to town, right on the water. Everything about the house was perfect and exactly what we needed.
Christian B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
8/10
Great location. Beautifully equipped/furnished. NO hot water. Confusing/inaccurate instructions for entering key code. Very pleasant but totally unhelpful assistance in addressing hot water issue. However...would stay there again IF these issues were addressed.
Judith Janelle S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Amber S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10
Easy access to town and very quiet location. Rested well
Patricia G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10
Upstairs shower was good
Had some nice antiques but needed better seating for dining room, bench had nails coming up and better lighting, especially at nightstand. 25watt is not enough. Pictures showed outside chairs to view water but none were available. Better lighting in bedrooms would be nice .
Vickie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10
The house was cute and in walking distance to everything in Booth Bay but it was in need of a deep cleaning, the patio furniture was broken, and the pillows as mentioned in other previous reviews were HORRIBLE. I reached out to the management company to let them know of all the issues and they said they’ll take care of them but who knows if they will since the pillows that were mentioned in previous reviews hadn’t been taken care of. IF the above items were taken care of I’d definitely recommend staying here again.
Eric B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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2/10
Rented this house for 4 nights. Spent hours of this vacation trying to communicate with Vacasa who is apparently located in CA. No local host. Not one of the issues that came up received service. The Vacasa operator gave us the wrong wifi code and basically said, "Tough." There was no key to the boathouse. The Vacasa operator said that maybe it was not one of the benefits. Not according to the reviews I read. The bathtub, which was an essential part of securing this house for me, had a faulty stopper and did not work. The shower upstairs flooded the hallway/kitchen downstairs. There was no water on the bathroom floor, it is a pipe in the wall. Plumber never showed up though we waited all day for him.
The glass lamps and shades were very dusty. Spoke with a handyman who was supposed to show up. He was sorry and said I should receive at least a partial refund for all our trouble and inconveniences. He was just hired and is in charge of 161 houses there at the seaside. Seems like this is just a corporate business. Pretty dismal first experience with VRBO. I have never received any response from VRBO or Vacasa.
Penelope S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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6/10
We have stayed at Mill Cove Cottage during the winter season since 2017 and beyond love this cozy home and location. We are always so excited for this trip and it wasn't any different this time around.
That being said, the home is in serious need of furniture upgrades on the first floor. The living-room chairs and sofa are old, stained and haven't been cleaned in a long time. The cushions are no longer firm on any of them, so they're in dire need of being replaced.
As for the dining area, several chairs are either broken or need work. The majority of the seats are also short chairs for children, which doesn't help if you have a bunch of adults in the house. There is a long bench on one side that's unsafe. I sat down on the edge of it and almost flipped it.
Bottom line, all the living room and dining-room furniture needs to be replaced. It's as simple as that. I am pretty sure it's all the same stuff that was there five years ago and there have been no changes.
With the amount of money this home generates for the owners in the prime months, there is no reason these needed upgrades shouldn't happen.
As much as we love this home, we are no open to stay at other BBH properties during our annual visit.