Romantic Boat House on the water

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 258.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

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Alexander, ME

Pocomoonshine Lake
13 min drive
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge
16 min drive
St. Croix Island
39 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This property sits directly on the wates edge. You can sit on the top deck and watch the fish swim by. A sandy beach is one step out your door. You also have a fire pit, with comfy chairs to toast your marsh mellows! This home offers one queen bed down stairs, and a pull out double bed in the living room. Perfect getaway for a couple, or a small family. There is no way to describe watching the sunset, with a glass of wine while listening to the loons. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to cook a delicious meal inside or on the grill. New memory foam mattress in the bedroom.

Property manager

Willow Owen

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

We have a spiral staircase

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

I'd consider a dog, as long as they're not barkers

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Baileyville

Baileyville is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge and Pocomoonshine Lake, while Charlotte County Museum and Chocolate Museum are cultural highlights.

Alexander, ME

What's nearby

Pocomoonshine Lake - 13 min drive
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min drive
Chocolate Museum - 29 min drive
St. Croix Island - 39 min drive
Algonquin Golf Course - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Nook & Cranny - ‬12 min drive
‪Ben's Takeout - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Boat House on the water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Boat House on the water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Boat House on the water?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Boat House on the water located?

Situated in Baileyville, this holiday home is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Pocomoonshine Lake and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. Charlotte County Museum and Calais Regional Hospital are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

28 Sept 2022

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

Hidden Gem

Very Clean and such a nice area. We chose this place because it was close to a friend's house who we were visiting. Not disappointed at all other than the weather which is out of everyone's control. Definitely a nice place for a get-a-way!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

14 Sept 2022

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

Lake Pocomoonshine

Everything was neat and clean. Very quiet area. The view was awesome. Very relaxing stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ibi H.

7 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful Private Lake house

Private, sweet accommodations for two-couples are best - one comfortable bed. Classy kitchen for two as well. All comes with double and single kayaks, a canoe and a sunfish sailboat, perfect for active or relaxing time. Swimming is 8 steps off the porch. Just have to be good with a tight spiral staircase and you’ll be happy you booked Willow’s place. We were.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean L., Saco

2 Sept 2022

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

POKEY BOATHOUSE

Well appointed, clean, and comfortable camp perfect for quiet relaxation. Best sunsets from this location and darkest skies for star gazing. We had supper from the upper deck each night while the sun went down. Thank you Willow.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

RONALD F.

23 July 2022

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

Paradise on the water!

Absolutely fantastic time at the lake house. The property was exactly as described and 10 feet from the lake. We fished, kayaked, swam and sunned by day and had a fire on the beach at night. We saw eagles flying over the water, deer across the lake, and loons, ducks and geese swimming by. Willow and Gary are great folks and Leo and Autumn were so much fun. ❤️ ❤❤

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie P.

16 June 2022

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

Fabulous Private Getaway

Willow is a perfect host! We enjoyed our time with our gracious host and our time alone in a quiet perfect spot!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

8 Sept 2021

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

Perfect 50th Anniversary

We totally enjoyed our anniversary stay in this lovely cottage on the lake. The cottage was extremely clean and well stocked with anything needed. It was quite and peaceful overlooking the lake to fish or simply view loons nearby. Definitely a treasure to return to.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meghan O.

25 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful spot!

We loved staying there! Super clean, friendly, people, house had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

10 Aug 2021

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

Perfect getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at this lakeside cottage. Willow and Greg and Autumn( their pup) were the perfect hosts. They were available for anything we needed, including letting us use their boat when ours was being repaired, but also allowed us to have all the privacy we wanted. The cottage sits right at the water's edge and the sound of the lapping waves lulled us to sleep every night and the view of the lake from the top deck was fantastic. The fishing on the lake was outstanding and we caught a combination of small and large mouth bass along with some feisty pickerel. We would highly recommend this cottage.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

8 Aug 2021

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

A true gem!

Property is an absolutely beautiful, well-thought-out, well-apportioned cottage right on Pocomoonshine Lake. Willow supplies everything from 3 types of boats to binoculars to board games. There's an upstairs balcony and a large deck downstairs over the water, and even a screened-in gazebo for your own personal use! Willow is a very friendly Down East sort who lives in the house behind, but it's still very private. She's doing some renovations on her house, but my family was never bothered by noise. She recently adopted a large dog not mentioned in the listing but she was sweet and not bothersome. Would stay there again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

8 Jan 2021

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

Christmas getaway

Although this was a last minute booking and the property should not have been available. The property owner was fantastic and very accommodating. This was the very best christmas we have had in many years, quiet, peaceful and just for two. The first day after waking up there was a beautiful bald eagle in the ice. The cabin and kitchen were fully stocked with every utensil and appliance needed. kayaks and canoes were also available. (Too bad lake was frozen) what I truly loved what this little rustic cabin is right on the lake and you could fish right off the back porch if wanted. Hopeful to be back in spring and fall for fishing and relaxation. This is a fantastic place to get away from all the covid madness and just get back to nature.... Thank you so much willow and Greg. I am a workaholic and the few days at your cabin recharged me to take the new year and all that comes with it head on... Truly better than any 4or 5 star hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

6 July 2020

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

Pocomoonshine Lake

Awesome host! Great Location on a pristine Lake with Loons and Bass our two favorites!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

18 Aug 2019

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

Truly A Perfect Place

The boat house is a delight - absolutely charming. Cozy, comfortable, completely private, right at the edge of the lake with a lovely view from the porch or dock. Willow and Greg leave you entirely alone, but are right there if you need help with anything in the house or advice, for example, about the location of the nearest farm stand. A bonus: the most fully-equipped kitchen and supplied pantry of any place we have stayed - really first class.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., New Jersey

9 Aug 2019

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

Off the grid on a serene lake

This cottage on Lake Pocomoonshine was exactly what my husband and I were looking for to celebrate our 25th anniversary, as our children were on a trip elsewhere. The owner, Willow, was super communicative and was looking out for us on the night of our arrival as the ride took longer than we expected. She encouraged us to take in the sunset and that night and every night thereafter, we experienced breath-taking sunsets over the mountains and water. The cottage is perfect for 2 people and is perfectly appointed, including Cuisinart cookware and a Bunn coffee maker. Each morning we drank our coffee on the upper deck looking out over the lake and it was glorious. In the afternoons, we often sat out on the dock either reading or sitting on the edge with our feet in the water. To my surprise, the lake was a wonderful temperature and was warm our entire trip. The property comes equipped with kayaks and a canoe. The one thing to be careful of in the house is the spiral staircase which leads from the upstairs to the downstairs. It took a little bit for me to adjust to it and going to the bathroom at night (the bathroom is on the upper level), one has to be careful. The bedroom downstairs was quiet and cool and also has a deck and sliding glass doors leading out to the lake. The house is located in a rather rural part of Maine. So be prepared to drive 20 minutes to the nearest market and at least an hour to get to other areas of interest. Alexander is located rather close to Canada and we did two day trips: one to Campobello Island, where FDR and Eleanor had a summer residence, and another to St. Andrews by the Sea. We highly recommend both! Be sure to bring your passport. We also went to nearby towns in Maine, such as Calais, Easport, Lubec, and we did the hike at the Cutler Coast Public Reserve Land. Cell phone coverage for us was spotty at times and I would encourage you to bring a map of Maine (we came with a US/Canadian atlas but also picked up a more detailed map of Maine). Our stay was wonderful and Willow was so communicative. If I emailed with a question or advice on where to go, she always promptly responded. She also has a house that is up behind the cottage although we did not see her aside from the first night as she respects the privacy of her guests. We had a fantastic time at the cottage and during our stay in Maine and highly recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven D., West Kingston

21 June 2019

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Romantic Waterfront Boat House

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent 4 day stay at the Boat House. Right on the water with a small beach and dock. Although I had my own canoe anything you need to enjoy the lake is provided, canoes, kayaks and even a fishing pole rigged with a lure. The fishing was great, I averaged a dozen bass a day, mostly smallmouth. My wife finished a book she was working on while enjoying the great views from the deck. Very peaceful and serene location. We saw Loons and I saw a Deer on one of the islands while I was fishing. Fully equipped kitchen. Our host Willow was very gracious and respectful of her guests privacy. Bring your food and drink of choice and settle in. We hope to return in the future. Steve and Elizabeth

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

viana n.

27 Sept 2018

Peaceful and beautiful

Everything was amazing!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Sika B.

30 July 2018

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on beautiful Pocomoonshine Lake!

Right on the water, with lots of privacy, views, swimming and kayaking, your choice of many spots to sit both in and out by the water to enjoy the view, and lots of comforts in a clean and comfortable cottage, this was a great place to stay. It isn’t far from Calais and allowed us to make some side trips in eastern Maine. New appliances and the stuff you need for cooking. Interior wood paneling and lots of windows make it easy to relax. The bed downstairs is comfortable but with the circular stair you might be up and down at times. Willow was welcoming, communicated ahead of our arrival and answered any questions. My favorite times were exploring by kayak alongside loons and dragonflies on the lake, enjoying the sunset from the upstairs balcony, relaxing and hearing some loons in the quiet night. We hope we’ll make it back for a longer visit next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Walter T.

27 July 2018

perfect location

You can't beat the view or the lake itself. The cabin is small but very nicely set up. The owners are very relaxed and friendly. We had an excellent stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

27 July 2018

Amazing and highly recommended!

We stayed at this cabin for our honeymoon and absolute loved it! Its very private and beautiful, the lake clean and clear, the sunset is perfect from the balcony! The owner Willow is super friendly and helpful but also respectful of your privacy! So glad we stayed here!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

20 July 2018

We are smitten with this lakeside cottage on Pocomoonshine Lake!

On a lark, I googled "maine cottage lake" and this VRBO listing came up. Meant to be. Our 3 night/4 day stay was exactly what the doctor ordered.Wish we had booked an entire week. The cottage is lovely, clean, inviting. The view stunning and the lake access immediate. My husband and I spent 4 days swimming, walking, kayaking, reading, biking, hiking, scrabbling and golfing (yes, there is a sweet public 9 hole course in Calais, 15 minutes away). In 4 days we maybe saw 6 boats on the lake ... quiet and peaceful. This would be a perfect getaway cottage for a small, young family (2 adults, 1-2 small children), or a couple, not for 4 adults. BUT, there is another cottage on the property which we intend to rent in tandem with this one when we return next year with my daughter and her boyfriend. Be prepared, though, closest stores and restaurants close early ... bring food! This spot is a sweet one ... and the owners who live on the property are lovely, accommodating and respectful of your privacy. We saw them once in 4 days! We took a drive one evening to Eastport for dinner (30 minutes away) which was a beautiful drive. Great lobster rolls! We will be back ...

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Willow Owen

Greg and I currently live in Pawleys Island SC..
Our hearts will always be in Maine. For me, there is no other.
I'm so excited to share this little piece of heaven with you....
In hopes you too will call it your own. ❤️

Why they chose this property

This property has the most beautiful spirit..
I feel, when I put my feet on this small piece of heaven, I am whole. There is such a great sense of peace here.
The wildlife, sunsets, hiking, kayaking, or just a lazy day reading on the dock watching the fish swim by, are just a few things this home has to offer.
This cozy place is quiet and picturesque.

What makes this property unique

Kayak all day, and explore the islands...A short drive to Eastport, and you'll have the best lobster roll ever! Spend a day golfing along the St Croix river in Calais.
Explore all the nature trails, walk the costal communities ..
Venture into New Brunswick Canada, and visit St Andrews by the sea.