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Loft with Breathtaking Panoramic Water Views

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Interior
Kitchen (note the water view beyond)
Private kitchen
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Georgetown, ME
  • Georgetown Pottery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Reid State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Loft with Breathtaking Panoramic Water Views

The Loft is perched at treetop level and affords panoramic views of the river and surrounding marshes. It is located on a secluded peninsula just 5 miles from Bath, Maine (The 'City of Ships').

There is a hiking trail along water's edge and also kayaks or canoes for rent to explore the waterways.

Refinished with knotty pine walls and flooring the Loft has a comfortable cabin feeling while offering breathtaking panoramic water views.

There is a queen size bed in the bedroom and pull-out couch in the living room.

The kitchen is complete with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster and coffee pot not to mention all the pots, pans, dishes and utensils you will need.

The Midcoast area of Maine is known for its miles of white sandy beaches and Lobster wharfs where you can enjoy their famous lobster dinners on the dock as you watch the lobstermen bringing in their catch for the day. What makes the midcoast so appealing is the fact that you get to enjoy all this without the crowds. You will love the slower pace of life and the pristine beauty of this untouched area.

Property manager

Katie Francis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Water view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$50 Pet Cleaning Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Georgetown

Located in Georgetown, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Georgetown Pottery and Georgetown Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Monkey C Monkey Do and Gulf of Maine. Maine Maritime Museum and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Georgetown, ME

What's nearby

  • Georgetown Pottery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reid State Park - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Popham Beach - 35 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 42 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 43 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 20 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cabin - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fiona's Catering - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Loft with Breathtaking Panoramic Water Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Loft with Breathtaking Panoramic Water Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loft with Breathtaking Panoramic Water Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Loft with Breathtaking Panoramic Water Views located?

Located in the heart of Georgetown, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Georgetown Pottery, Casco Bay and Kennebec River. Sewell Pond Conservation Area is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place

Nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet

Great scenery. Friendly and accommodating. Plenty to do . Next time we bring a boat. Lots of wildlife, deer, eagles and cedar wax wings etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

harry c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shipwright's Loft

It was wonderful! I called it the "Shipwright's loft". For me it was the quintessential Maine experience. Staying above a shipyard workshop (Comfortably), enjoying the most phenomenal lobster in the world, plenty of things to do while I wasn't learning timber framing. And that view!! Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ok place old and historic

I didn't have a problem with the stay but the place had an infestation with carpenter ants I didn't count how many I killed but in the seven I am sure it was at 1east 20 probably more
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Worst place I have ever stayed

We arrived at 9:30 and there were no sheets or towels. It is in the listing it said they were provided. The place was dirty, full of dog hair on the blanket thrown over the bed, cob webs, a lot, in the bathroom and bathroom, huge ants everywhere. It said coin operated washing machine. We contacted the manager and she said it was 12 minutes away! The water smelled so bad of sulfur that it made me sick when I took a shower. The toilet was stained so badly it needed replaced. All of the furnishings looked like they picked them up along the road. The bed was so lumpy and squeaked very time you moved. When I texted her my complaints when my granddaughter and I left she wrote back and said the place is the way it is so that anyone can afford it! What the hell does that mean. I was able to find another apartment that was delightful and well taken care of, presentable furniture and clean. I had to pay $600. The decision she made was to give me back my pet deposit of $50 because I made it clear that I didn’t bring my dog and the cleaning fee of $50. I want all of the money back. We were there Sat night and Sunday leaving Monday at three. I have stayed many places in Maine over the years and never had to leave one of them because so many things were wrong. Please tell what the next step should be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margarita N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome view and great space

The Loft at Back River Bend is a unique and charming space. The high ceilings and wall of windows overlooking the bend in the river provide always-moving beautiful views. The Loft is well appointed with a rustic feeling and very comfortable furnishings; overall this is a Wow! And the hosts were always responsive and attentive. Thanks, Katie!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew O., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view in a great location!

Great spot, great hosts, amazing view! Nuff said!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loft with great views

My husband and I rented this place for a week. We really enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and surien. Reids state park was awesome and not far at all from where you are staying and comes with a pass so you don't have to pay. There is also a lobster warf and little shops near by as well. My only complaint was the bed was a little worn and not that comfortable and no washer or dryer or microwave 🤔
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view, quiet place to relax and be in nature.

Great little spot to rest, work and explore the area. The loft was clean, updated, with all you need. A 15 min drive to Reid State Park - a gorgeous place to walk your dog. There are multiple cottages on the large property but they are well spaced out. Very close, 5-10 min drive, to Bath for grocery shopping: a Shaws and a Bath Natural Market. Looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Loft

Katie and Chris were excellent hosts and very responsive to a few needs we had in the beginning of our stay. The location is marvelous. The view from the apartment is lovely and one can observe the tidal changes in the river. The property has beautiful gardens and a warm family feel. We appreciated that there were a few good restaurants nearby despite the rural setting. And of course Reid and Popham beaches are amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie Theresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome View

The Loft was a sweet, quiet, and convenient rental! Had everything I needed. Comfy bed for sure!! And the view was AMAZING!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

maria r., Ocean City MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views are amazing

We enjoyed our stay at the Loft. The view from the loft was amazing and the property was as described. The owner's garden was expansive and she shared some of her vegetables. I saw a few reviews regarding the sulfur content in the water - the owner does supply a few gallons of water to get you started. We brought a Britta water filter that we used for cooking water, but it was not enough for drinkable water. I have a very sensitive nose and sometimes the faucet water caught me off guard, but after the water ran a bit, it was much better. One thing to note - the garage under the loft had a lot of activity, so if you are a late sleeper or plan to spend the day at the loft, it can get noisy. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet slice of Maine

One fine, quiet Maine getaway. But still so close to all your basic needs. A beautiful view of a tidal cove awaited me at every hour when I was on the property. And on clear nights, the entire Milky Way beckoned. Comfortable queen bed after that. A fine, relaxed low-key vacation for a return visitor to the area. If you so desire, kayak and canoe rentals beckon. But I just used the available Maine state park pass to go to Reid and Popham beaches, each with their own distinctive character. Hope for a return engagement next summer, as there are other dwellings on the property to explore!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Camille D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great getaway in Georgetown

The loft was cosy and the river view was amazing, even better than what we expected. Katie was very nice and helpful. They even provide a pass to access Reid State park and Popham beach which was a nice bonus, we used it 4 times during our stay. As others have stated before, the water smells bad, but it's not that big a deal. They even provide a few gallons of bottled water to get you started. All in all we were satisfied and would recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

robert c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loft stay

It was just as advertised. It was very relaxing and calming. Just what the dr ordered.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth M., Where do you live?

Peaceful, simple solitude. Perfect.

Tidal river views, easy access to Reid State Park, and dog friendly. Great experience. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

michael F.

loft with wonderful views

What a wonderful place and area Everyone was very friendly and the Back river was so quiet we brought our kayaks and canoe. OH MY What a wonderful time we had . Would recommend any of there cottages they are very clean and in a very quiet setting
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Great location and wonderful setting

We've just returned home from our week in Georgetown at one of the lovely cottages in this peninsula. On our way up we received a surprise text from Katie letting us know the cottage was ready and we could check-in a little earlier if we had wanted to. When we did arrive the cottage was exactly as we had expected and the views were fantastic. On our first walk in the grounds we met Katie who was very welcoming, provided several suggestions for food, and asked to let her know if there was anything we needed. We have 2 toy poodles and were really happy that they could come along for a reasonable fee (Some owners on here asked that we list them as 2 extra people!!! Seriously? They are like 30lbs combined and don't shed). They had a blast and the surrounding towns were always so welcoming of the dogs. Practically every shop has a water bowl out for them and that just made the trip so great. Everyone was friendly and very considerate of the dogs (Even the little children asked if they could pet them). We went several times to the Five Islands Lobster Co to enjoy the amazing views, and sat out eating a variety of delicious food with the dogs. We would definitely recommend this to anyone staying. The staff are really nice and everyone is just having a good time. Overall, we wouldn't hesitate to go back. The area is wonderful, cottage is an excellent price and well situated, and the food is simply delicious. Thank you Katie for hosting us and our boys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Robin F.

Great view nice location ok accomodations

Up over a walkway over a roof to a storage room which you go thru to enter your space. The loft is good size with a kitchen/living area bedroom and tiny bathroom hard to sit straight forward on toilet because of how close sink unit is. Windows looking out to river are great. We were told an exhaust fan would help run the air thru the loft but it did not work. Internet was extremely finicky. Could not figure out how to get tv to work. Water "full of minerals" ( salt is a mineral) be sure to use bottled for drinking coffee brushing teeth. We used the loft for sleeping, bed was comfy, having breakfast, making lunches for our kayaking trips and it was fine late in evening to sit quietly and read some evenings did wish for a screened in outdoor space as weather was quite warm while we were there. All in all I think we got what we paid for.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Hans S.

Gemischte Eindrücke

Das Loft gewährt durch seine erhöhte Lage einen wirklich atemberaubenden Blick auf das Wasser und man hat seine absolute Ruhe. Nachteile sind die wohl schon länger defekte Klimaanlage im Hauptraum. Dafür gibt es zwei Ventilatoren um die Schwüle unter dem Blechdach weg zu bekommen. Das schaffen die Ventilatoren allerdings nicht und der Fest eingebaute macht die Ruhe der Natur zunichte. Trinkwasser muss man kaufen, da das Brunnenwasser aus der Leitung leicht salzig ist und zumTeil "muffig" riecht. Die Möbel sind teilweise selbst gebaut! Insgesamt zu teuer. Würde ich nur bedingt weiter empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Great place!

Minus only one burner working on the stove, the Loft was a very nice cottage to stay at.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Denise L.

Great spot for a cozy, serene vacation

The loft we stayed in, with its breathtaking views, made for a peaceful and relaxing vacation. The place was very comfortable and everything we needed was there for us to enjoy a cozy stay. Since the loft does not have a balcony or dock facing the water, there is ample space outside to sit and enjoy the fresh air. Upon our arrival, we unloaded our belongings and drove back in town to get food. The few gallons of water provided to start us off were a nice addition. The surrounding towns we took time to discover during our stay were little gems (Bath, Brunswick, Phippsburg, Bailey and Orr's islands, Harpswell, to name a few). Reid State Park and Popham Beach were great places to spend a lazy afternoon. Long stretches of sand and water, a bit too cool to swim but a very comfortable place to take in the sun, breeze and the sound of the waves while reading. Thanks to Sam and Ruth for providing a pass to the parks/beaches. It was well worth it!! Although we had brought our bicycles, we did not get much use for them since the only trail we found was a short one in Brunswick. Even if the area is bike friendly, since we were not familiar with the area, we didn't venture out on the roads. A day-trip to Portland, Maine was also quite enjoyable. Maine is THE place to have seafood and we enjoyed it every day of our stay. A great place to get fresh live or steamed lobster is a mere 20-minute drive away, at the Five Islands Lobster Co which we visited on a few occasions. Overall, the Loft, with its great views, is a perfect place to stay if you want to explore and discover the surrounding areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S., Montreal

The best vacation

This was the very first time for us in Maine and we decided to bring our dog (a pug) Tchad. We looked for places where we were all going to be comfortable and drove from Montreal to the new adventure. There are no words to explain the beauty of the location. It is as the name says it, "breathtaking". The inside of the loft was exactly as indicated in the ad, but there are no pictures that could captured the views and the beauty of the place. It is peaceful and yet nature is so alive! We loved being so close to the beach. Both Karen and Same were there and made us feel very comfortable. They are very good hosts. We definitely recommend the place and it is a certainty that we will return a week is not enough time to enjoy everything that the peninsula has to offer. Cynthia
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

john a., Punta Gorda Florida

A great place for boaters.

I can't say enough good things about the owners Sam & Ruth. The loft was clean & well maintained. Great views over looking Back River. Sam helped me launch and recover my boat. They let me store my boat after I left for Swans Island. Sam and Ruth had excellent knowledge of the local waters and the local area. Sam & Ruth are great people to deal with. Hope to visit them next year for another month.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

barry L.

Tranquil nest

The loft is truly a unique spot. The perfect location for a quiet place to relax, and a great base to explore Mid -Coast Maine. Ruth and Sam carved out a great place on the Back river, secluded yet close to everything.

About the host

Hosted by Katie Francis

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We, Sam and Ruth Francis, are the owners and hosts of eight rental properties in Georgetown, Maine. We have four wonderful grown sons and are proud grandparents. We worked for years to finish our timber frame dream home at the tip of the peninsula. We have past the property management part of the cottages to our son, Chris and his wife, Katie.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this unique fifty acre property with its half mile long peninsula over thirty years ago. Since then we have lived here and operated a traditional wooden boat shop. Over the years we have built six charming cottages, as well as, converted a Sailor's Loft to a rental with breathtaking, panoramic views. We also, offer the home that we first built and lived in to renters, with it's ideal location at the tip of the peninsula with deep water frontage and a private dock. We have added other touches to our property with a garden house, ten slip boat dock, a hiking trail and clearings for fishing and picnics.

What makes this property unique

The cottages are situated to allow privacy but also to maintain the quality of the open, natural spaces. Each cottage overlooks the marsh and adjacent Back River which flows off the mighty Kennebec River and nature conservancy land beyond.

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