Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w\/ Lovely Views
About this house rental
Situated in Boothbay Harbor, this lovely house for $303 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Mill Cove Cottage Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' This custom-furnished downtown 3BR/2BA house enjoys proximity to shops, restaurants, and area attractions. Sit on the water’s edge enjoying the comings and goings of waves and wildlife at Mill Cove, a tranquil tidal harbor. Immerse yourself in the delights of Boothbay Harbor from this split-level house set directly on the water. This delightful retreat has an airy open-concept living area downstairs and three bedrooms on the second floor. LIVING AREAS Newly renovated, this rustic-chic home features raked ceilings and hand-picked furnishings chosen by an interior designer to create an immersive, coastal, quintessentially Maine experience. In the living room, enjoy glorious water views from one of the comfy slipcovered sofas. In the evenings, draw the drapes and watch the 32” Samsung TV, equipped with Time Warner Cable. Or step out onto the porch to enjoy the breeze coming off the water. KITCHEN & DINING An eat-in kitchen features open shelving and white appliances, with a breakfast nook for four on one side and a farm table for six on the other. BEDROOMS & BATHS This two-story home sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms. Upstairs each bedroom has a queen bed. The full bathroom has a walk-in shower. There is another full bathroom on the ground floor. OUTDOOR AREAS The outside pavilion is a perfect spot to enjoy dinner overlooking the water. EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, and parking for two cars in the driveway. As an extra perk, this home has central baseboard heating throughout, and air conditioning in the living room. THE LOCATION Downtown Boothbay Harbor is just outside the doorstep of this lovely home. A couple of minutes’ stroll finds you among gift shops and artisan wares, as well as your choice of coastal-inspired restaurants. Water lovers can whale watch aboard Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch or cruise the harbor and open ocean aboard the Schooner Eastwind or Lazy Jack Sloop. Check out the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, a 10-minute drive, as well as the many nature preserves in the area. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Boothbay Harbor, ME
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(70 Reviews)
4.0
The location of this home was fantastic just a quick 5-minute walk down into town! The house was clean and had everything we needed. Parking is tight but we managed. The TV was the only issue could not figure that one out. Could not get anything to work with either remote but it was not a big deal for us as we had other things to do. All in all, it was a good stay, and I would recommend this home to others but maybe not with little ones due to all the antiques which seem to take over a bit of the space.
3.0
Upstairs shower was good
Had some nice antiques but needed better seating for dining room, bench had nails coming up and better lighting, especially at nightstand. 25watt is not enough. Pictures showed outside chairs to view water but none were available. Better lighting in bedrooms would be nice .
5.0
The cottage was perfect! Location on the water and walkable to town was amazing. Loved the view from the living room. Bedrooms were simple and cozy. Furnishings and art was lovely, so many special coastal Maine vintage touches. Very charming place to stay. Would stay again!
4.0
The house was cute and in walking distance to everything in Booth Bay but it was in need of a deep cleaning, the patio furniture was broken, and the pillows as mentioned in other previous reviews were HORRIBLE. I reached out to the management company to let them know of all the issues and they said they’ll take care of them but who knows if they will since the pillows that were mentioned in previous reviews hadn’t been taken care of. IF the above items were taken care of I’d definitely recommend staying here again.
1.0
Rented this house for 4 nights. Spent hours of this vacation trying to communicate with Vacasa who is apparently located in CA. No local host. Not one of the issues that came up received service. The Vacasa operator gave us the wrong wifi code and basically said, "Tough." There was no key to the boathouse. The Vacasa operator said that maybe it was not one of the benefits. Not according to the reviews I read. The bathtub, which was an essential part of securing this house for me, had a faulty stopper and did not work. The shower upstairs flooded the hallway/kitchen downstairs. There was no water on the bathroom floor, it is a pipe in the wall. Plumber never showed up though we waited all day for him.
The glass lamps and shades were very dusty. Spoke with a handyman who was supposed to show up. He was sorry and said I should receive at least a partial refund for all our trouble and inconveniences. He was just hired and is in charge of 161 houses there at the seaside. Seems like this is just a corporate business. Pretty dismal first experience with VRBO. I have never received any response from VRBO or Vacasa.
3.0
We have stayed at Mill Cove Cottage during the winter season since 2017 and beyond love this cozy home and location. We are always so excited for this trip and it wasn't any different this time around.
That being said, the home is in serious need of furniture upgrades on the first floor. The living-room chairs and sofa are old, stained and haven't been cleaned in a long time. The cushions are no longer firm on any of them, so they're in dire need of being replaced.
As for the dining area, several chairs are either broken or need work. The majority of the seats are also short chairs for children, which doesn't help if you have a bunch of adults in the house. There is a long bench on one side that's unsafe. I sat down on the edge of it and almost flipped it.
Bottom line, all the living room and dining-room furniture needs to be replaced. It's as simple as that. I am pretty sure it's all the same stuff that was there five years ago and there have been no changes.
With the amount of money this home generates for the owners in the prime months, there is no reason these needed upgrades shouldn't happen.
As much as we love this home, we are no open to stay at other BBH properties during our annual visit.
4.0
Love the charm of this house! The view out the back is perfect and it is so close to town! Cooking utensils, as well as pots and pans need updating and the sheets were very scratchy. Also, a grill out back would’ve been nice. Otherwise, I would’ve given it five stars.
4.0
Beautiful location bathrooms very clean wonderful view
5.0
Fantastic location and setting….
10.0
We loved our stay at Mill Cove Cottage. The sunset views overlooking the water are stunning and the home has excellent proximity to downtown.
5.0
We loved our stay at Mill Cove Cottage. The sunset views overlooking the water are stunning and the home has excellent proximity to downtown.
5.0
Location was great was overall clean and satisfied
4.0
It was an off season weekend away. Boothbay Harbor was almost completely asleep except a few dog walkers and the popcorn store. It was quiet and picturesque.
The house is small and cozy, but with ample room to relax, and a surprising amount of bedroom space and bathrooms! All the necessities you need for a long weekend.
Due to the off season, the house needed some TLC. There was ice on the driveway and steps, dusty lights and dishes, the internet password didn't work, and the sink sprayer was broken. Nothing more than inconvenient though, and is stay there again just to take a closer look at the antiques, art, and to enjoy the outdoors, just durng better weather seasons.
5.0
Great
Location was great was overall clean and satisfied
4.0
Sweet spot, best in high season
It was an off season weekend away. Boothbay Harbor was almost completely asleep except a few dog walkers and the popcorn store. It was quiet and picturesque.
The house is small and cozy, but with ample room to relax, and a surprising amount of bedroom space and bathrooms! All the necessities you need for a long weekend.
Due to the off season, the house needed some TLC. There was ice on the driveway and steps, dusty lights and dishes, the internet password didn't work, and the sink sprayer was broken. Nothing more than inconvenient though, and is stay there again just to take a closer look at the antiques, art, and to enjoy the outdoors, just durng better weather seasons.
5.0
Amazing location, home and service from Vacasa!
The home is absolutely gorgeous - the decor, feel and sense of place is incredible. We loved being in town, walking distance to everything and also with a great view of the water. We contacted Vacasa and they were quick to respond, assist and resolve our questions. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
The home is absolutely gorgeous - the decor, feel and sense of place is incredible. We loved being in town, walking distance to everything and also with a great view of the water. We contacted Vacasa and they were quick to respond, assist and resolve our questions. We would definitely stay here again!
3.0
Inside of the house was great, and as advertised. Outside of the house was the challenge - side entrance deck was completely covered in ice/snow and was a treacherous hazard, including having one of our guests fall. Understand it is Maine, but the entrance should have been cleared before our arrival. Would have been happy to clean the area if it snowed after our arrival (which it did) but there were no shovels/ice melt.
3.0
Nice house, poor management company running it
Inside of the house was great, and as advertised. Outside of the house was the challenge - side entrance deck was completely covered in ice/snow and was a treacherous hazard, including having one of our guests fall. Understand it is Maine, but the entrance should have been cleared before our arrival. Would have been happy to clean the area if it snowed after our arrival (which it did) but there were no shovels/ice melt.
5.0
Cozy cottage with a great view
I stayed at the property with a friend for a girls weekend. The pictures were accurate, though, if anything, it was even cuter than the photos depicted. The kitchen was well stocked; the house was clean; the beds were comfortable; and the view was amazing. It had all the elements for a perfect spot to stay.
5.0
The property was even better than we anticipated. The location was perfect…on the Bay and within walking distance of the community. The pavilion (that we affectionately refer to as the boathouse) became our favorite place! The local representative was extremely responsive when we had a slight issue. We hope to return!
5.0
Perfect
The property was even better than we anticipated. The location was perfect…on the Bay and within walking distance of the community. The pavilion (that we affectionately refer to as the boathouse) became our favorite place! The local representative was extremely responsive when we had a slight issue. We hope to return!
5.0
It was great to be able to walk to the downtown waterfront area.
5.0
Great location
It was great to be able to walk to the downtown waterfront area.
5.0
Highlight property of our trip!
Highlight property of our trip! My wife and I, along with my cousin and his wife, visited boothbay Harbor and Bar Harbor for a few days each. This property is absolutely awesome. The house itself is extremely comfortable but there is a pavilion outside that hovers right on the edge of the water and it is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the company of others staying with us. We had a great time and all agreed that this was one of the better properties we have ever stayed in. It is also very walkable to town which was a huge plus for us
5.0
The second week of our Maine vacation was spent at this Sea Street house. The house is very comfortable and convenient to the waterfront and shops in town. Whether sitting in the back yard and looking across the cove or hanging out in the pavilion having a meal of playing games, it was a terrific stay.
5.0
Great Location
The second week of our Maine vacation was spent at this Sea Street house. The house is very comfortable and convenient to the waterfront and shops in town. Whether sitting in the back yard and looking across the cove or hanging out in the pavilion having a meal of playing games, it was a terrific stay.
5.0
Extremely clean and cozy!
5.0
Unbelievable!
Extremely clean and cozy!
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a very nice time last week at this property. The location (on Mill Cove); very short walk to town is excellent. The views are beautiful. And a real kitchen and plenty of space for three people including a bonus shed/separate space with views. The only negatives were the following: no grill was at the property which was surprising; no dock for kayaks and the kitchen and dining chairs were run down and about as uncomfortable as they get. I know it’s a look but dining chairs need to be more functional and comfortable. Also the pillows on the beds were about the worst we’ve ever encountered. Coupled with outdoor lights that were burned out and no extra trash bags, it seems like the property owners could easily make this a 5 star rental with fairly little effort. Still we enjoyed our stay for the views and location.
4.0
Very nice stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a very nice time last week at this property. The location (on Mill Cove); very short walk to town is excellent. The views are beautiful. And a real kitchen and plenty of space for three people including a bonus shed/separate space with views. The only negatives were the following: no grill was at the property which was surprising; no dock for kayaks and the kitchen and dining chairs were run down and about as uncomfortable as they get. I know it’s a look but dining chairs need to be more functional and comfortable. Also the pillows on the beds were about the worst we’ve ever encountered. Coupled with outdoor lights that were burned out and no extra trash bags, it seems like the property owners could easily make this a 5 star rental with fairly little effort. Still we enjoyed our stay for the views and location.
2.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Initially the house appeared charming, sort of shabby chic. Then the issues began and all deficiencies were magnified. First the upstairs shower was moldy along the caulking and then leaked into the foyer. Then a window shattered due to age. Finally the electricity kept going off every time the AC was running. We also realized that there was only 1 wineglass for 6 occupants plus NO good knifes. Turnkey was responsive but after a point you think “Why should I have to call continuously about these basic things”?
2.0
Great Location, House Needs Updating
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Initially the house appeared charming, sort of shabby chic. Then the issues began and all deficiencies were magnified. First the upstairs shower was moldy along the caulking and then leaked into the foyer. Then a window shattered due to age. Finally the electricity kept going off every time the AC was running. We also realized that there was only 1 wineglass for 6 occupants plus NO good knifes. Turnkey was responsive but after a point you think “Why should I have to call continuously about these basic things”?
5.0
This was great for our family of 6. Plenty of space and terrific views. Location is perfect - close to town, right on the water, but also quiet. The house doesn’t have a private dock, but we were able to rent paddle boards and kayaks in town several times and paddle to the bay behind the house during high tide. Highly recommend this place!
5.0
Nice place great location. Very comfortable
5.0
Spectacular location and home!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Clean, spacious, well equipped!
Delightful stay!!
Delightful stay!!
5.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was very clean.I was very happy with the location.I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:Clean, spacious, well equipped!Delightful stay!!
5.0
Perfect!
This was great for our family of 6. Plenty of space and terrific views. Location is perfect - close to town, right on the water, but also quiet. The house doesn’t have a private dock, but we were able to rent paddle boards and kayaks in town several times and paddle to the bay behind the house during high tide. Highly recommend this place!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Clean, spacious, well equipped!Delightful stay!!
5.0
Great location
Nice place great location. Very comfortable
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Boothbay Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Boothbay Harbor is $258 per night. This rental is $45 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w\/ Lovely Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w\/ Lovely Views pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w\/ Lovely Views?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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