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Charming, historic cottage with modern upgrades - stroll to dining & attractions

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Beach
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Aerial view
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming, historic cottage with modern upgrades - stroll to dining & attractions

Snug Harbor II

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This luxury retreat in the heart of the Mid-Coast, Captain's Quarters, is an 1800s Boothbay Harbor cottage offering historic charm, modern furnishings, air-conditioning, and a prime locale looking directly out to the footbridge and across the street from the bay. A peaceful coastal getaway awaits, and you're only a short walk to the downtown shops and dining. You'll find a local brunch hot spot and a spa at your doorstep. When the day is done, head across the street to the sunset chairs providing the best view in town of the footbridge. Play golf or go sailing. Walk a half mile to Commercial Street and choose from whale watching at Maine Whale Watch, several great cruise operators, or renting a boat at Schooner Eastward.

Unwind into vacation mode in the modern living area. In the evening, listen to music on the Sonos system or settle in to stream a movie on the 55" 4k smart TV with access to Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, and all of today's online entertainment. Prepare your favorite meals in the well-equipped kitchen, featuring an array of helpful appliances, including a dishwasher. Or, keep mealtime simple and sizzle burgers on the shared gas grill on the patio behind the building.

Each bedroom in this three-story home has a smart TV, bedside USB charging, and Bluetooth music systems. Find comfort in the primary suite, which has an en suite bathroom accessible via the hallway. A guest bedroom features a telescope for gazing out to the sites in the harbor.

Extra perks include a washer/dryer, complimentary commercial-grade WiFi, and a backup generator.

THINGS TO KNOW
This vacation rental is accessed via two steep flights of stairs.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Security camera details: this home is equipped with a ring door bell



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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

55660

About the area

Map
Boothbay Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Boothbay Railway Village - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 46 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robinson's Wharf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunton's Doghouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pinkham's Gourmet Market - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McSeagull’s Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, historic cottage with modern upgrades - stroll to dining & attractions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, historic cottage with modern upgrades - stroll to dining & attractions?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, historic cottage with modern upgrades - stroll to dining & attractions?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, historic cottage with modern upgrades - stroll to dining & attractions located?

Located in the heart of Boothbay Harbor, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay Railway Village, and Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum. Boothbay Region Land Trust and Boothbay Harbor Marina are also within 10 minutes.

Charming, historic cottage with modern upgrades - stroll to dining & attractions Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elton W., Harveys Lake

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property with excellent location, with a few caveats
Check in was super smooth and the house location was excellent with off street parking. Conveniently located in town, and also half way between Southport Island and East Boothbay areas, while being right on the north edge of town for easy access to leave the Boothbay area for day trips to Freeport, Bath, Rockland, Bar Harbor, etc. The interior decor is well themed and the three bedrooms are very comfortable. Modern electrical and amenities throughout, between the lighting and the televisions to Wi-Fi and HVAC. The living area and dining areas are very spacious and make for a very relaxing and comfortable stay for a larger family. Now for some of the concerns we had throughout our stay: there is only one bathroom on the main floor (second story of building) this required a bit more coordination during the stay. Not a deal breaker, but something to keep in mind. The hardwood floors are very smooth, and the edges are not well sanded; house slippers are a must otherwise there are some risks of snags on socks or worse a splinter in the foot. The stairs are also very steep, and smooth. This presents a slip hazard that really should be addressed with some traction tape at the edge of each stair tread. Hold the handrail firmly when using the stairs! Lastly, the breakfast cafe on the ground floor of the building has outdoor seating in the back of the house. If you are a late sleeper or plan to leave windows open through the night and into the morning be prepared for conversation noise
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location, Adequate Amenities, But beware stairs and low doorframes
Stayed here for 3 nights with wife and in-laws. Listing doesn't do a very good job of telling you that the unit is not the building, but a smaller suite upstairs. Place was clean and updated. Kitchen had all of the bare essentials to do minor cooking (making breakfast was fine). One bedroom is on the main level, directly connected to the single bathroom. Other two bedrooms are up a VERY steep set of stairs that anyone that is not a child would struggle to use more than once. Doorframes on the upstairs units are also very low, anyone 6'2 or tall will easily bump their head unless they are actively avoiding it, as I did. Also, the price of the cleaning fee for this small of a place is absurd.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful with great location, maybe haunted
We had a great time on our trip! Snug Harbor was beautiful, cozy, had everything we needed, and an excellent view of BBH! Minor concern was we weren't sure which sunset chairs were ours to sit in. There was some construction across the street so not sure we could have even made it to the chairs if we knew which ones to use. We joked through out the trip that the place was maybe haunted as we constantly heard suspicious sounds day or night. A major issue that we had is a stranger unlocked the door and walked right up into the living area at 8:00 a.m. while we were in our pajamas. There was concern that our shower was leaking into Mama D's cafe and the owner sent him to check it out. After multiple phone calls on our end to figure out what was going on, it does sound like it was an honest mistake that the owner thought our unit was empty. However, a stranger walked in on 3 young females not fully dressed, nobody told us if we could continue using the shower, was a plumber coming, did we need to leave the house, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right in the harbor!
Very steep stairs
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ian C.

Excellent location, watch out for the stairs
The location is perfect- walkable to the main area of town and above a fantastic breakfast spot. The unit is well-maintained and nicely furnished, although it could have been a little cleaner at check-in. The main red flag is the stairs (both floors but especially to the third floor). They are steeply pitched and challenging to descend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location
Very nice property. there could be a couple improvements that could make it fantastic, like hangers and a second AC unit top floor, hooks in bathroom for towels or robes. There were clean beds, nice pillows and plenty of towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Home
This property was in an ideal location near the harbor. It was over a restaurant which did not impact daily functions and created an additional fun feature. There was ample space for a family of six and was very well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

David C., Ramsey NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Clean and cute. Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boothbay Getaway
Very accurately described property. We enjoyed the stay and location. Many restaurants within walking distance. Everything was clean and fresh. Would not recommend for elderly, steps are steep.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Location was great for easy driving to many destinations & had a beautiful view of Boothbay Harbor & the bridge which was so pretty at night. It was mostly clean. I did spot what looked like makeup from a previous guest on bathroom floor & I tried to clean it up but it just smeared. The upstairs Captain's Quarters room looks like it had a new window ac but the cord was too short to plug in. Luckily our son had a short extension cord with him otherwise it would have been too hot upstairs. The only 2 things we thought would have been nice were a toaster & an exhaust fan in the bathroom. Otherwise the layout of the apartment was perfect. Tv's had good viewing choices & all the furniture was comfortable. There was plenty of towels & the kitchen was well stocked (except for missing toaster) Would advise people to be aware that it it a bit noisy in the morning with the cafe next door (which was not a problem for us) & the stairs are kind of on the steep side and there are 2 sets of stairs. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay, amazing views and location!
Amazing location and property. Walking distance to all of the downtown restaurants and bars in Boothbay. Having a coffee shop downstairs was super convenient. Apartment was beautiful, very clean, modern, and had everything we needed. We were a bit nervous about booking a place that only had one review, but we're so happy we did. Management was very easy to communicate with, instructions were clear, and we had no issues during our stay. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gaby K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, great location!
We loved everything about this place! We were reluctant to book a new place without previous reviews, but we’re glad we did! It is just as described with a large living / dining space, many conveniences such as USB bedside chargers, premium decor and the view looks right over the harbor and footbridge. The location is ideal just 5 minutes from downtown and with the best breakfast place right at the doorstep. We’re excited to go back over the summer when the town is fully open!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021