Heron Cove on Hodgdon Island, Boothbay, Maine

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Boothbay, ME

Hodgdon Island

1 min walk

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

14 min walk

Boothbay Farmers' Market

7 min drive

Wiscasset, ME (ISS)

31 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Welcome To Heron Cove on Hodgdon Island, a modern, fully-equipped, waterfront home for your relaxation and enjoyment in beautiful Boothbay, The Heart of Mid Coast Maine.

A wonderful four season get-away home. Come for a holiday, a vacation, a season, or a sabbatical; for relaxation, renewal, or inspiration. Enjoy warm summer breezes, beautiful sunsets, birds and seals, and picturesque views of the islands and tributaries of the Sheepscot River. Watch lobstermen ply their trade. Walk or bicycle to nature preserves, a park, or other islands.

Bring your boat and explore the pristine and protected waters of the Sheepscot and Kennebec Rivers. Outstanding kayaking area often visited by local tours; 300 yards to two launch sites, paddle miles of protected and beautiful back waters. Boothbay Harbor, just five minutes by car, a few more by boat, features excellent dining, quaint shops, excursion boats, family recreation, and one of the prettiest harbors in the United States. We endeavor to offer you a totally relaxing experience in a tranquil and beautiful setting, with generous amenities and warm surroundings.

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Property manager

Lisa Cameron

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

2 Night minimum

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boothbay

Located in Boothbay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum and Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Boothbay Railway Village. Maine State Aquarium and Dolphin Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Boothbay, ME

What's nearby

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 14 min walk
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 9 min drive
Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 9 min drive
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 10 min drive
Boothbay Railway Village - 10 min drive

Getting around

Brunswick Station - 47 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Robinson's Wharf - ‬12 min drive
‪Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - ‬3 min drive
‪Dunton's Doghouse - ‬10 min drive
‪McSeagull’s Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Pinkham's Gourmet Market - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron Cove on Hodgdon Island, Boothbay, Maine pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heron Cove on Hodgdon Island, Boothbay, Maine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron Cove on Hodgdon Island, Boothbay, Maine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heron Cove on Hodgdon Island, Boothbay, Maine located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Hodgdon Island and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Boothbay Farmers' Market is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jarett S.

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

11 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

12 June 2024

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

Wonderful stay and fantastic view!

First, let me say that this is not a fancy place, but it is wonderful!! The house was immaculately clean, the kitchen was well stocked with all that you need, and the whole place was homey and comfortable. The view of the tides going in and out every day was amazing. We sat on the deck for hours watching the water and the wildlife. It was so lovely and peaceful. There's much to do from exploring the town 8 minutes away, to eating the freshest lobster ever, and sunset sailing on a schooner. Don't miss Acadia National Park! It's beyond worth the 2.5 hour drive! Owner was helpful and nice. We would DEFINITELY stay here again, highly recommend!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

3 June 2024

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

Beautiful spot!

My mom & I had a great mother/daughter weekend. Weather was spectacular, the view from the house was lovely as was the surrounding area (very quiet & peaceful). We enjoyed trips to the harbor for dinner and made it to opening day of the Maine Tasting Center - so fun!. The only con of the house would be that it lacked bedroom shades. We were both awoken at 4:45am each morning to the bright sunlight which was rough.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

28 May 2024

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

Great vacation

Rented a house by the water in mid-coastal Maine. Area beautiful and quiet. Thoroughly enjoyed our vacation

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa J.

18 May 2024

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

Great House and Location!

The house was perfect, it had everything we needed. Every appliance, dish, kitchen gadget you could need. Great showers, plenty of hot water with great water pressure and heat (yes, we used the heat :-)) Cozy living room with plenty of seating and views to the water on the deck though big sliding doors, just lovely. Communication with Lisa was excellent. Location was peaceful, quiet and 3 min from Boothbay Harbor.. Back deck overlooking was water was our favorite spot. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us Lisa!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

25 Feb 2024

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

AWESOME WEEKEND GETAWAY

Beatiful home right on the water, clean with everything you need for a great stay! We had a wonderful quiet weekend and really enjoyed the property

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric V., Concord

5 Feb 2024

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

Had a wonderful stay

Lisa was wonderful to work with and the reservation and check in process was stress free. The online description and photos are accurate. We really liked the layout of the home and the views were beautiful. Large sliding glass doors in the living room and two of the bedrooms take full advantage of that view and are one of the home's best assets. The only suggestion we have for the home is perhaps an air purifier for the game room downstairs to eliminate the musty odor (although our kids did not seem to mind). The kitchen has a brand new ceramic top stove and what looks like a newer fridge and microwave. The dishwasher has a sanitary-cycle option that we used. There is a park just a few minutes walk away that has a footbridge out to a small island that is perfect for walking the dog or just taking in the scenery. Boothbay Harbor is only a few minutes away and has many shops and restaurants. We recommend Mama D's for breakfast and the Footbridge Brewery for craft beers and a fun atmosphere. If you don't mind driving an hour to Owls Head, there is an impressive Transportation Museum with antique cars, motorcycles and aircraft. Thank you Lisa for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen f.

31 Oct 2023

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

Great place to visit

WE LOVED THE LOCATION. SO CLOSE TO THE TOWN AND YET ON THE BAY. WE SAW LOONS, HERONS, SEAGULLS, DUCKS. WE LOVED IT.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

22 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful rental property

My 4 friends and I had a wonderful long weekend at this property. Great area for hiking and shopping, this is also our second time renting this property. Highly recommended

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Josie K.

21 Oct 2023

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

Great location

We really appreciated being able to stay at this house. The location is beautiful, right on the water. The beds were comfortable and the layout was very nice for our group. Unfortunately the house smelled extremely musty, it was coming from the basement so we didn't go down there. It's a split level though so the smell was throughout the house. You're also asked to wash, dry, and fold the sheets and towels. I wouldn't mind starting a load of laundry but this was stressful as we were trying to leave with a toddler. I'd recommend a little more involvement by the host in the house's maintenance and cleaning.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

16 Oct 2023

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

Excellent location

Excellent location loved the house waking up to the back river view is beautiful very close to walks downtown Boothbay harbor which is beautiful lovely owner too rent from has a lovely personal touch, will definitely be in touch with again with luck that she has an availability when I would like to go

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

8 Oct 2023

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

Peaceful spot, great location

Very pleasant and homey, located close to the tidal river with a nice open deck overlooking the water. Super close to the botanical gardens. Plenty of seating indoors and out. Master bed was a very comfy queen. Bed in other rooms were twins. Great views of the water from most rooms. Kitchen was rustic but clean and conveniently stocked with condiments etc. The house was in a little cul de sac just off the road but well insulated and quiet. The owner was helpful and gave us information before our stay to help us plan our trip. We highly recommend porter preserve for exploring along the water and getting a real feel for the coast. Thanks for the great visit!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

30 Sept 2023

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

Great Location

Beautiful location. We had a nice relaxing vacation. If you are looking for a nice relaxing vacation, this is the place. Lisa was very accommodating. We arrived early and she let us check in. Close to downtown, grocery store, and restaurants. Would definitely recommend. We are planning our trip for next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gwen H.

7 Sept 2023

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

A lovely location!

We had a great time staying at the property, and the location is absolutely perfect! There were a few hiccups in terms of cleanliness (stained sheets, some dead bugs on the quilts) and some amenities (burner on the stove not working, trouble with the toilet in the primary bedroom having a very weak flush), but overall the stay was great. Check in process and communication with the owner were easy! Important to note that guests need to wash and dry sheets and towels before leaving and take trash to the dump. It wasn’t an issue for our short stay, but would be a headache if you were trying to get on the road early to beat traffic or if you had a big group.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

7 Aug 2023

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

Maine vacation

Lovely vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana R.

26 July 2023

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

Maine vacay

We weren’t here very long but in town for my grandmothers celebration of life. This place was very nice and the host very very nice and helpful as well!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

24 July 2023

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

Relaxing and Peaceful

We enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the birds and lobster fisherman. We found the lobster pot and got lobsters at the pound right up the street! We were close to two amazing hiking parks and a small beach. Bed was super comfortable. Great place to relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melvin M.

10 July 2023

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

Relaxing Vacation

The house sets close to the river with a large deck facing the river. Nice to set on the deck and have morning coffee.Very quiet you hear a lobster boat on the river but hardly no car traffic.Close to the harbor only a few minutes away,good grocery store near by and lots of local food vendors.I would recommend this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

17 June 2023

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

Great view

Nice quiet location with a great view of the water.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth Q.

9 June 2023

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

Quiet place

We had a good stay. The ping pong table was great entertainment. The kitchen was good with all the equipment you would need. Two out of 4 burners worked on the stove so cooking takes planning. The view is of the bay and rocks. It is nice to see the tide move in and out. You are required to sort, recycle, and dump your trash.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

14 Oct 2022

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

Location, Location, Location!

This home was just what our group needed & wanted. The 3 bedrooms were comfortable, with freshly washed & folded linens. The oversized furniture in the spacious living room was an added bonus for relaxing conversation & snacks after a day of hiking & exploring. The view from the deck, whether eating at the picnic table or lounging in the deck chairs, was delightful at all hours of the day. Kitchen was well stocked & large dining room table was convenient for hosting meals as well as group games. As I said this location was very convenient to the Maine Botanical Gardens, a large grocery store, Boothbay Harbor boat trips & lobster pounds. Totally enjoyable!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John O., Scituate, Ma

17 Sept 2022

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

Great find

Lisa is a great person to deal with.she is always willing to work through complications that may arrive when people travel. Her home has all supplies for a comfortable stay and the view is amazing. We have vacationed there 4 times, would have done so more if the pandemic had not occurred and would like to return next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura A., Wilmington, NC

6 Aug 2022

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

Everything you needed!

We loved the property that was on the water . It had a spacious yard which was perfect for catching a frisbee . We loved the back porch and eat meals out there often . My teens loved the ping pong table down in the basement. This home was very spacious and had two bathrooms. I was able to bake cookies as the kitchen had everything that was needed . Each room had fans which was great on hot nights although the cool breezes from the water kept us cool at nights. The washer and dryer was great to have as well. This home had everything that you could possibly need . There was only one item that may turn potential renters off to this place and that is the white rug . It has several bad stains on it that resembled pet stains . They were all over the rug . This is why I gave only 3 stars on the cleanliness. However , the other areas - kitchen , bathrooms , bedrooms were clean . I would stay here again but really feel that the rug needs to be addressed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P., Kettering, OH

14 July 2022

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

Great location

We were in Boothbay for a wedding. The house was convenient for all the weekend wedding activities. The owner kept in touch with me before the trip. The house was on the water and it was nice sitting on the deck watching boats, kayakers and birds. The house was clean. The kitchen had everything you needed although we didn’t use it much since we had large groups eating out.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Cameron

What makes this property unique

Very quiet. Noon whistle in the distance every day. Wonderful place to think and/or relax and/or recharge batteries but still stay connected to the business world.