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Stunning Renovated Waterfront Home with Private Deepwater Dock; Windows Galore!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Southport, ME
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Renovated Waterfront Home with Private Deepwater Dock; Windows Galore!

On the water with expansive views and a private deepwater dock on the property for your boat. This location cannot be beat. This year round home is located on Southport Island, a short five-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of Boothbay Harbor. It is perched on the edge of Townsend Gut with water views from every room. You could easily spend the entire day watching the boats travel past from the porch while listening to the seagulls sing. Robinson’s Wharf (the island’s most popular restaurant) is a short walk away. The house underwent a full renovation in early 2018 which included all new furniture/ decorations and is ready for visitors! If you need more space a seasonal cottage adjacent to this property is also available for rent on VRBO #1380743.
The main level has an open floor plan with living, dining and kitchen that look out onto Townsend Gut – the views are stunning. Three sliding doors lead to the porch that is perfect for relaxing, watching the world go by and happy hour. This level also contains a large master bedroom with a queen bed and a full wall of windows overlooking Decker’s Cove. The master bathroom has ample closet space, double sinks and walk in shower. The main floor powder room includes a stackable washer/dryer for those lucky enough for longer stays.
The upper level views rival those of downstairs with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a tub shower. Two bedrooms have queen beds and the third bedroom has a pair of twin beds.
The property is stunning with new professional landscaping and ample space for lawn games or lounging under the large trees while watching the tides rise and fall. There is a private deepwater dock right in the yard if you want to bring your boat.
Southport Island is only a 5 minute drive from downtown Boothbay Harbor – just over the Townsend Gut Swing Bridge. Southport Island is close enough to Boothbay but also has its own restaurants and sites. Robinson’s Wharf, Cozy's Dockside and Newagen Inn are highly recommended restaurants on the island. Hendricks Head Beach is located on the west side of the island. Sailing, boating and kayaking are spectacular activities in and around the island. If you want to venture off the island, the Boothbay Harbor Region has extensive nature trails, lake swimming (Knickerbocker Lake), golfing, an aquarium and one of the best Botanical Gardens in the country.

** 2024: The Historic Southport Bridge will be under renovation throughout '24. During the summer months we have been told that they will be using power hand tools only and it will be down to one lane of traffic. They will be starting work in the early morning hours. Given the orientation of the house, we don't anticipate a lot of disruption to our renters but as a precaution we're adding room air conditioners to all the bedrooms to minimize any potential disturbance.

**you can also rent the 1 bedroom cottage on the property if you need more space. VRBO listing #1380743. Contact Kim for more info**

Property manager

Kim Cardwell
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Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We sleep 8 when it's mostly couples otherwise we sleep 5 each in their own beds. We have space for up to a 25' boat; let us know.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Southport

Located in Southport, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Burnt Island Living Lighthouse and Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Boothbay Farmers' Market and Montsweag Flea Market. Maine State Aquarium 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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Southport, ME

What's nearby

  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Cabbage Island - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 49 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Robinson's Wharf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cozys Dockside - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunton's Doghouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Renovated Waterfront Home with Private Deepwater Dock; Windows Galore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Renovated Waterfront Home with Private Deepwater Dock; Windows Galore!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Renovated Waterfront Home with Private Deepwater Dock; Windows Galore!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Renovated Waterfront Home with Private Deepwater Dock; Windows Galore! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Juniper Point and within 3 miles (5 km) of Maine State Aquarium and Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. Burnt Island Living Lighthouse and Boothbay Harbor Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 109 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ron E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice getaway place

The house is great for a family getaway, but it wasn’t perfect for us as four couples, since one bedroom had two twin beds and the beds and pillows were quite soft. Despite that, we had a wonderful stay and wouldn't let those minor issues overshadow our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

Vacation

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bihling W.

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

Perfect Getaway

We loved everything about this house and it was just perfect for all of us. We had a range of ages from a toddler to grandparents and everyone had a great time. Kim is extremely detail oriented as she made sure we had child friendly items in the house including a highchair. She responded back to any questions I had in a timely manner. Check in and check out process was really seamless. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Friends Reunion

Great location Great water views, comfortable, clean and convenient to get into town Owner is very responsive
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa E.

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

Our annual vacation to Maine with our second family

Doing this really isn't my thing..so i would rather not . My preference would be to talk to the owners of the establishment one on one. We had a nice vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Intergenerational Trip

This home was pretty much as shown in the listing. The first level bed/bath were ideal for the grandparents. Three upstairs bedrooms along with the separate cottage on the property gave us plenty of room for a large family gathering. We were familiar with the area, so we knew (and appreciated) the hustle and bustle of the busy cove. Home owner was easily accessible and answered communications quickly. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice L.

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

Wonderful House with Amazing Water Views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this charming house in Southport. The manager was terrific to work with and responded quickly to any inquiries we had. You are steps away from a delightful restaurant and the house is situated so you have wonderful views from all the rooms. The parking is a tiny challenge because of the ongoing work on the bridge next door but once we figured out a plan, it became quite easy. I would highly recommend this house to anyone craving a bucolic Maine rental with water views.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lesley D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Big disappointment

The pictures of the property are so much better than what was actually inside the house. It is much older and is run down. There is no air-conditioning except for three window units that were installed after our arrival, and one of them was not working properly. There was no AC for the master bedroom. The one upstairs bedroom has no door. To access the bathroom, they had to go down their steps then up another staircase. The furniture in the living room needs cleaned or replaced. The dishwasher did not work properly. I was shocked by the reviews that people gave this place. The window coverings were abysmal. They did not keep out any sun light so everyone was awake by 5 AM. There was an uncovered skylight in the bedroom without a door. The lighting and mirrors in the master bath were awful. The window side had to be closed the entire time because it was street view. The mattresses were awful; they all need replaced as does the bedding. The hostess seemed quite nice, but the property needs many more amenities than what it had. We used to own a beach house in South Carolina that would put this property to shame. Everything was top notch at our property, and I guess I expected the same at this property. While we enjoyed Maine, I would not stay here again. The entire family was sorely disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Special Place!

Our second stay at this lovely waterfront house, and we hope to return soon! 2 adults and 2 teens for a week of nearly perfect blue skies and Maine summer weather. The home is comfortable and roomy with spectacular views of the water...it's basically in the water at high tide. Kim was just as super responsive and helpful on our couple small requests as she was the last time. We kept a 28 foot boat at the large dock, well protected in the cove so no need to move the boat to a mooring at night (unlike many other places in town with docks exposed to wind and waves). Bridge construction was ongoing but did not bother us. Thanks for having us Kim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

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

Excellent stay , beautiful property

No glitches at all, very easy rental as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Gorgeous Southport spot

We have been coming to Southport for this fall weekend for many years, but just discovered this gem of a spot last year. What an amazing house with incredible views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Good stay

Enjoyed,as expected
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan H.

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

Boothbay waterview

Great location, beautiful view, very clean and a treat to have breakfast and happy hours out on the deck overlooking the waterfront. It was spacious and loved the openness surrounded by window views, just a little tight with bedrooms/bathrooms for 6 adults ... probably better with no more than 4 adults and kids. Great spot and an easy drive to attractions - would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

First time to Maine

We had a wonderful at Kim’s house. It had everything we needed! Being right on the bay was amazing! Having a great restaurant next door just added to the magic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P., Berwyn, PA

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

Loved our time!

We loved it there! Beautiful house- great location- great kitchen. Loved sitting on the deck, using the fireplace, looking at the boats. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

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

Location and Cleanliness

We had a wonderful experience at this home. The location is right next to a great restaurant and bar which is where the lobster boats dock - The only downside is you're right next to where the lobster boats dock, so very early AM is noisy with the drone of diesel motors. But it was a small item to deal with. We would most definitely book this home again but for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy l., Des Allemands, LA

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

Friends trip to Maine

The house was clean and well supplied amenities. Great view of harbor. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Fun Vacation

Great house, great location.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our time in Maine! The home was clean and the rooms were as pictured. The views from nearly every window were nice and the deck out back overlooking the dock was fantastic. The kitchen had a few basics which was helpful. Instructions about the home in general were clear and as expected. The location of the house was perfect. It seemed that nothing was more than a 5-15 minute drive. We were able to park 3 cars on the property easily and we used the dock every day. One thing we were not expecting was the restaurant/bar located directly outside the back of the house. They had live music outside on the weekends and offered boat docking for their customers so it was a very busy cove. This wasn’t a huge issue for us but if you’re looking for quiet, you may want to consider that.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

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

Beautiful water view

Beautiful water view. Enjoyed watching all the boats and having our boat at the convenient dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

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

Girls week

Between the view, the beautiful home and the proximity to everything, we had a wonderful week! Highly recommend this home. It is well equipped with everything you need, including the stunning view for morning coffee. The home was very clean and extremely comfortable. It is well worth the money!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anja F.

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

Amazing

This is an incredible property, well kept and in a wonderful location. It’s a 6 minute drive from Booty Bay and had a great restaurant next door. Plenty of space for all of us with separate sleeping quarters which was great. The views are incredible. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

Fabulous vacation

Super house! Clean, organized, comfortable, great location, beautiful views. It was serenity Waking up to view of the Harbor and bedding was so comfortable. Adults and teens had a wonderful time in Southport, the house was perfect. The only thing that could’ve made it better is if the dock had a ladder so it would be easy to get back on the dock if you jumped in. Although that may not be allowed given the boats coming in. Just a suggestion.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

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

Bright and Beautiful House

There were 4 of us who stayed in this beautiful house. Even though it rained for the first half of the week, it always seemed bright because there are windows everywhere to allow for great views of passing boats and lobstermen bringing in their catches at the end of the day (Robinsons Wharf right next door). The house was spacious, clean and very nicely decorated. The kitchen is large enough for several cooks in the kitchen. One note: if you are picky about cookware, you may want to bring some of your own pans and knives. We just altered some of our recipes and made do with the many other amenities in the kitchen. It was great having a grill on the deck as well. Because of the forecast, we opted not to have kayaks delivered to the house, but it would have been quite easy to launch them from the large dock (which doubled as a nice place to have late day cocktails :) ) Kim was extremely easy and pleasant to communicate with. When we arrived at the house, there were no screens on the windows, as the window washers neglected to put them back on. Kim had a team come the next day and put everything back in order. If you enjoy a bustling, active harbor, I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim Cardwell

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A few friends, who specialize in small Colorado and Maine real estate ownership got together to purchase this unique waterfront home and cottage in one of our favorite Maine locations. I volunteered to manage the rentals.

Why they chose this property

We love being next door to Robinson's Wharf, a renowned and family friendly restaurant with an active lobster business.

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English

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