Charming Waterfront Cottage on the Kennebec River Walking Distance to Town

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

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Kitchen
Parking available
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Free WiFi
Water view

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Bath, ME

Waterfront Park
‪8 min walk‬
Maine Maritime Museum
‪4 min drive‬
Doubling Point Lighthouse
‪9 min drive‬
Brunswick, ME (NHZ-Brunswick Executive)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Overlooking the scenic Kennebec River, this quaint New England cottage named the "Frost House" is a lovingly restored historic home with unique charm. The back deck offers breathtaking river views, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or a peaceful sunset night. Inside, the home is beautifully maintained and thoughtfully decorated with hand-picked antique furnishings from Maine and beyond, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The upstairs master suite includes a space to relax and an upgraded bathroom. Located in a quiet, walkable neighborhood, it’s just steps from historic downtown Bath’s shops, restaurants, and waterfront attractions. With clean, spacious bedrooms and a serene setting, this home is a perfect Maine getaway.

Background on the home:
The Frost House sits on the site of a previously working shipyard, one of several in Bath that produced US-made boats and navy vessels. The site is now part of a development project aimed at rejuvenating the unused land and bringing mixed-use community back to Bath's waterfront. The dining room of the Frost House functions as a showroom for the project but guests are welcome to eat at the table and take a look at the architectural plans.

Property manager

Catherine Davis

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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 deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bath

Located in Bath, this cottage is on the waterfront. Monkey C Monkey Do and Gulf of Maine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Montsweag Flea Market and Maine Street. Maine Maritime Museum and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Bath, ME

What's nearby

Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Bath Visitor Information Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Maine Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Doubling Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
Bowdoin College - 12 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

Brunswick Station - 13 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Cabin - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterfront Cottage on the Kennebec River Walking Distance to Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Cottage on the Kennebec River Walking Distance to Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Cottage on the Kennebec River Walking Distance to Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waterfront Cottage on the Kennebec River Walking Distance to Town located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kennebec River and Waterfront Park. Markings Gallery and Chocolate Church are also within 15 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

25 July 2024

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

Riverside cottage

Nice, old fashioned New England house within easy walking distance to Bath and River views!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann j., Raleigh, NC

21 July 2020

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

Great location!

We loved being right in town and walking to the stores and restaurants!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Chilton K., Baltimore MD

21 Aug 2023

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

Great Bath Riverfront

This cozy 2-bedroom, 2-story house looks out on the Kennebec River. Location is great -easy walk to shops restaurants etc

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Jaffrey NH

27 July 2022

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

Wonderful house and history

This was a great home to stay in, whether you're touring Bath or using it as a home base for side trips. It has some nice touches and a lovely porch overlooking the river.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

20 June 2017

Perfect setting, great house

This is a well appointed comfortable house close to downtown. We enjoyed the porch overlooking the Kennebeck quite a bit.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

6 Sept 2022

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

Spectacular view!

Beautiful and comfortable house; ideal location from which to explore mid-coast Maine.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

6 Aug 2021

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

July getaway

Our family enjoyed our stay at this cottage The kitchen has everything that we need, and we enjoyed our morning coffee and morning walks to the town. It was fun to visit shops on Front Street especially the used book store.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris p.

28 June 2021

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

great location and beautiful view

This is a quaint little house with a beautiful view and walking distance to the town of bath. Kitchen is a little rustic and the double bed a little small for 2 people, but overall very charming

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

19 July 2022

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

An Enjoyable Stay

The Front Street property was a pleasant place to stay for our family. The view from the deck was beautiful. It is located in a very nice neighborhood and within walking distance of downtown. Downtown has many places to eat and there are many other things to see and do. We enjoyed our week and and were very happy we decided to stay there.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace W., Albany NY

3 Sept 2023

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

We would definitely return

We had a lovely stay here in quaint Bath. The house was very clean and cozy, very Maine. The owner was very responsive when we had an issue with the fridge.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carol D.

15 June 2017

Very nice and comfortable

We had a wonderful stay. Beds and bathroom Wete great. The house had everything we needed except a bigger refrigerator and some comfortable deck furniture to enjoy the beautiful view off the deck.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

BethAnne F.

22 Aug 2022

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

Bath

Fine stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy C.

9 Sept 2021

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

Comfortable, clean, convenient cottage!

Catherine and Mark were excellent hosts. They were very helpful. The cottage has a beautiful view of the river and is close to town. The upstairs is spacious with a great bathroom. The kitchen was well equipped with antique touches. We enjoyed our Stay, and recommend it to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shaina S.

14 July 2017

Ideal!

An effortless rental, because everything was so well thought out and well organised. We felt as though we were at home with lots of comfort and also beautiful furnishings and spacious rooms. The view of the river made it very special, and although very quiet, it was a short walk into town. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Heather D.

24 Apr 2017

Cozy cottage

The home was prefect for a short stay in Bath. We were very busy and only used the home for a home base. We didn't use the house for anything but sleeping. Host went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

christina f.

5 Aug 2023

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

Maine Stay

The house was perfect for a home base! Big enough for 4 adults! Rooms were a great size and the bathroom was nice. The deck and back yard were a bit if a let down. The deck was small and could use some touch ups! The yard needs to be cleared out. Would be nice to be able to get to the water! Perfect location though to walk into town!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marika B.

24 Aug 2016

Wonderful!

We had a lovely several days in this darling cottage. It was perfectly outfitted for comfort, plus beautiful views, peaceful neighborhood and close to pretty and historic downtown Bath. And special thanks for the welcoming breakfast "kit" of coffee, orange juice and muffins. We were here dropping our incoming freshman off at Bowdoin, and it was a nice, homey launching pad for us all. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

Jessi M.

1 Sept 2018

the charming cottage on the Kennebec River is a great house

the cottage is a perfect size for one, two, or three it is on a quiet street in Bath and you look out at the Kennebec River through some tall trees that are perches for birds sitting on the back deck is calming and restful yes,once in a while a lobster boat or a faster boat go by that can be a nice interruption and then you enjoy the peacefulness again inside the house is tastefully decorated in its colors and with some antiques the kitchen has all you will need, and the bigger refrigerator is a gift. the beds are comfortable i would certainly stay again; i have visited twice the owner, Catherine Davis responds to inquires or questions in a timely manner, as does the caretaker, Mark, who is helpful in answering questions

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

James P., Towson, Maryland USA

6 July 2022

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

House on the Kennebec

House is clean, quiet neighborhood, great location. Cooking is with electric stove and oven, a challenge for those used to gas. The top drawer in the kitchen cabinet on the right needs to be sanded down. Hardly opens but has the eating utensils inside. Didn't have sandpaper or I would have done it myself. Internet works well and all the appliances did too. No AC but temperature is usually cool on the river. would stay again.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc J.

3 Oct 2021

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

Just Right for Us

This is a quaint small, old home within easy walking distance to Bath's historical Front Street retail area and restaurants. The house will easily accommodate four people (sharing a bathroom), but there were only two of us, so it was plenty big (even though the front room downstairs is being used as an office, related to future development of the site). We had breakfast and light lunches at the house, but we did not cook meals. The home is clean and has good heat. There is a small back deck with chairs for enjoying a view of the river. The wireless internet connection was good. We thought the bed was fine (we like firm). We went to Bath to shift gears downward, and this was a perfect place for us. It was clean, quiet, warm, and close to things. Check-in and check-out could not have been simpler. I expect we'll go back. Recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Stephen S., Cranston

25 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Not What We Expected

Cute house with lovely view of the Kennebunk River. Small deck overlooks river. Unfortunately, there's uncomfortable furniture and a bright motion detector light, so in the evening you can't have it dark & look at stars. It is a natural setting to have a path to the river but there isn't one. The kitchen is the only room with a table to eat on. The dining room is set up & being used as owners office. The kitchen has very little counter space, making it difficult to prepare & cook meals. Because of covid, we had planned to cook our meals, but the kitchen is very ill equipped. We couldn't find a baking pan for the oven- no colander, no extra large pot for lobsters. And, the fridge is quite small. We were disappointed. Very nice full bathroom upstairs. The twin beds are extremely comfortable, however, the double bed in the master is not. On the whole the house was not what we expected.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

28 July 2022

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

Nice view of the river

The house was very clean and well located, right next to the Kennebec river. We enjoyed the historic nature of the house, furnishings, and neighborhood. The 2nd floor bathroom is a good size and the shower works well. We were pleased and surprised by the coffee/tea, milk and juice stocked for our use. There were enough fans (no aircon) for the hot days. The staircase is very narrow and the 1st floor bathroom is very small, so larger people might have some challenges. Also, note there is no dishwasher or washing machine/dryer. It seems the house might be slated for demolition, but the development plans posted in the office go back to 2008, so maybe not anytime soon. I’d recommend the house if the drawbacks are acceptable (they were for us).

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

19 July 2021

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

Enjoyable quaint stay, great location

Lovely cottage with lots of character. Great town to stay in during the summer.

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

14 July 2021

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

Front St.

We’re from Maine and lived in Bath for 7 years. We love the location of this property. We walked to town almost every day, had coffee on the deck looking at the river. The house is beautiful. The furnishings are comfortable. We had everything we needed, except more vacation time.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessi M.

9 Sept 2019

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

Calming and refreshing

The cottage on the Kennebec River was just what I needed. Relaxing and refreshing looking out on the tidal river as it flows by, seeing eagles and smaller birds. Inside the attractive cottage is warm and cozy and I enjoy reading and then looking out at the trees

Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Davis

Why they chose this property

Historic family location

What makes this property unique

Historic, restored and furnished with antiques.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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