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8.4

Very good

3 bedroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

Bath, ME

Mid Coast Hospital11 min drive
Bowdoin College15 min drive
Thomas Point Beach15 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)50 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We really wanted to experience life in an old Maine camp and this fit the bill perfectly. Spruce Lodge had everything we...

Robert B.

Sep 18, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Single bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Waterfront Victorian Cottage (pet friendly)

Spruce Lodge, on New Meadows Bay, has 11 ft. tides, is 30-50 feet deep and about 1/2 mile wide. Canoeing and Sea Kayaking doesn"t get any better than this. The Cottage is centrally located, between Brunswick and Bath, or Freeport and Boothbay. It is easily accessible from Routes 295 and 1. Spruce Lodge is nestled between an Audubon bird sanctuary, and the Bay; It is a wonderful place to relax and live life at a slower pace.

Property manager

Jon Huntington - Lredgelawn Cottage since 1996

Languages

English, Finnish

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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

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 first aid kit

About the area

Bath

Located in Bath, this holiday home is on the beach. Cathance River Preserve and Josephine Newman Audubon Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maine Maritime Museum and Paddleworks. Ash Cove Pottery and Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections are also worth visiting. Water tubing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

Bath, ME

What's nearby

Mid Coast Hospital - 11 min drive
Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum - 13 min drive
Bowdoin College - 15 min drive
Thomas Point Beach - 15 min drive
Maine Street - 16 min drive

Getting around

Brunswick Maine Street Station - 15 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Cabin - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Waterfront Victorian Cottage (pet friendly) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Waterfront Victorian Cottage (pet friendly)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Waterfront Victorian Cottage (pet friendly)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Waterfront Victorian Cottage (pet friendly) located?

This Bath holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Casco Bay, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Thomas Point Beach and Androscoggin River. Waterfront Park and Mid Coast Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.4

Very good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

18 Sept 2023

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

Rustic, but just what we wanted!

We really wanted to experience life in an old Maine camp and this fit the bill perfectly. Spruce Lodge had everything we needed for our stay. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was adequate. Being over 100 years old, the floors are uneven and therefore a little hard for older people like us to walk on. It would be nice if that could be fixed. We especially enjoyed the water view and watching for wildlife. The location of Spruce Lodge worked well for our daily excursions to Brunswick, Freeport, Manchester, Bailey's Island, and Rockland.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ken D.

26 Aug 2023

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

Cozy waterfront camp - with caveats

Cozy old Maine “camp” in an amazing waterfront location! First, the positives: situated only 20 feet from the water, the screened in porch seems to extent right over the water. One on the three queen beds is a fold-out futon on the porch. That is about as close as you can get to sleeping on a boat while still on shore! Shares a dock with another rental up on the road. Also a shared fire pit overlooking the water. One canoe to borrow per property to explore the waterfront, with paddles and life jackets. Living room has enough room to comfortable spread out and read, play games, or watch TV. Now the negatives: the floors are quite uneven and settled. Another review said the house was sinking into the ground. I wouldn’t say that bad, but an older person less steady on their feet might have problems walking through the house. The two bedrooms are directly off the main room and the doors don’t close. And the doors are glass, so you can see right into the bedrooms from the living room at all times. Zero privacy. Family of four with little kids would likely not be an issue, but I wouldn’t want to share the house with another couple. Only place with privacy is the bathroom. Also, the roof on the screen porch leaks… Right onto the pull-out futon that is the third queen bed. However, there is a single-size folding cot that can serve as the third bed in the living room if it rains. The owner is easy to reach if needed. Overall a pretty good property with some issues

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kim H.

26 Aug 2023

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

Rustic cottage in a gorgeous setting

You can't beat the view from the screened in porch, but the house itself is pretty rustic. The doors to the bedrooms don't close, so privacy for us parents was non-existent. No washing machine was also not great, but the laundromat isn't far. All in all we had a wonderful stay, but this is not a place for people who want luxury!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

gabe r.

22 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

A bit of a letdown

From the pictures posted on VRBO, the property looked rustic enough for a family that enjoys camping and is not averse to staying in an authentic Maine camp house (one of the few remaining in the area according to the proprietor) Unfortunately this structure, with a lot of potential, is slowly being consumed by the Earth on which it rests. There are few level surfaces, only two of the seven doors in the structure are operational (bathroom and main entrance thankfully), The roof leaks noted on prior reviews have not been addressed, the toilet leaks and the exposure to full sun allows the structure to heat up unbearably even with the two small and older window AC units running at their full capacity (even after I cleaned the filters which were completely blocked with dust - you're welcome) We decided to cut our visit short to avoid further discomfort In closing, a more apropos description of this property should be "better than a tent", but then again, my tent's roof doesn't leak

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Virginia E.

10 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

An aged rustic cabin.

Great water view. Pleasant responsive owner. Good WiFi and great drinking water. Spruce cottage was superficially clean but the woodwork and behind everything was dirty. This cabin is very rustic, floors irregular requiring good balance. The electrical wires and plugs were connected by ancient electrical wiring and extension cords. The porch roof leaked on the third porch futon. Truly a rustic camp not neat cottage.

Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Robert M.

27 Aug 2021

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

Great Location!

A lovely spot, secluded, but convenient to some of our favorite places. And it was also great just to sit on the porch and watch the tide come in and out while observing all the wildlife. The cabin was a little more rustic than we anticipated, but more than adequate for our needs. Thank you for a great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Will T.

22 Aug 2021

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

Classic Maine camp directly on the water

This is a classic, rustic Maine camp where you can celebrate summer the way it was meant -- watching the tides go in and out, taking the canoe for a spin, sitting outside and grilling. The house also had everything we needed. Between the kitchen and the outdoor grill we had everything we needed for cooking meals, the living room was stocked with games and puzzles for a rainy day, and the porch has a foldout futon for taking naps. Jon and Nina were great hosts as well who live just down the road in case anything came up.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H., Washington DC

31 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Maine cottage

If, like us, you love classic Maine camps, each with its own charms and idiosyncrasies, then you will be happy here. If you prefer more updated accommodations and creature comforts you will want to look elsewhere, perhaps including Jon and Nina's upper cottage. Jon and Nina are really nice people who always responded quickly and positively to any request or challenge. I look forward to coming back. Note that if there are guests in Jon's upper cottage most of the outdoor space around your cottage will be shared with them.

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

5 Aug 2020

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

Cute place

Cute little cottage 12 feet from the water depending on the tide. Close to the things we wanted to do yet private. Lots of birds, eagles, cedar waxwings and humming birds along with herrings and osprey.. Owner went above and beyond to help out and make our stay a good one.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

5 Aug 2020

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

Simple and peaceful

We love this classic Maine cottage for vacation. Our children request it every year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Bonnie D.

9 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

rustic it wasn't

The location is PERFECT.......water12 feet from the front porch.the site is beautifult...right on the water. The house had not been upgraded since the 40's. The wiring electrical wiring was not up to code(our opinion), with all the wiring exposed. Difficult to use two electrical items ...it would blow the fuse. The owner was quite helpful in arranging plugs, etc. that 1st day. Wifi was extremely weak.....where did it come from?

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Joan L.

26 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic waterfront cottage

An old rustic cottage on the edge of the water with deep water dock.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T., Pittsburgh, PA

18 Aug 2019

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

Relaxed renters

Absolutely beautiful week at spruce lodge. Very relaxing and enjoyable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

17 Aug 2019

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

Soaking in the Beauty of Maine

We loved our time at this charming cottage! If you are looking for a place to get away and soak in the beauty of Maine, this is it! Jon was a wonderful host and made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable! We kayaked, swam and saw beautiful wildlife! There is hiking close by too! The cottage was cozy and a great place to hang out and relax. We would definitely come again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

andrew g.

13 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old school Maine cabin

If you are looking for an old school Maine cabin with plenty of character, right on the water, this is an excellent selection. You can hear the lapping water from the porch and watch eagles fly by. Please bear in mind, as an older historic structure, it could you use a bit of TLC.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom & Patricia F.

22 July 2019

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

New Meadows Vacation

A big Thank You to Jon and Nina for a wonderful week in their cottage on New Meadows Inlet. The cottage is just as you see in the pictures with everything you need for vacation provided. You are right on the water which we canoed and swam in every day (thank you Jon & Nina). We watched the comings and goings of so many sea birds (eagles, osprey, heron etc) and plenty of strippers to fish for. Our weather for July 13 - 20 was perfect ... we will return again soon. Many thanks from Tom & Pat Ford Middlebury, CT

About the host

Hosted by Jon Huntington - Lredgelawn Cottage since 1996

Jon Huntington spent his summers growing up here on the New Meadows. He is a retired engineer/Inventor who developed Bio-Medical instruments and Computers.