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Desirable Westport Island Waterfront - Private Dock & Fire Pit

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Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Desirable Westport Island Waterfront - Private Dock & Fire Pit

Awesome location in mid-coast Maine. Prime location for adventures from Portland to Bar Harbor. After your day's activities return to your private retreat and relax.

HIGHLIGHTS:
3 Private bedrooms.
3 Private bathrooms.
Waterfront with beautiful views from Adirondack chairs at water's edge.
Private dock + mooring.
Awesome Fire Pit.
Large deck with dining table for six.
Screen porch.
Gas BBQ grill.
Central Heat on main floor.

Cable TV.
WIFI (High Speed 1Gbps Mesh Network)

Walking distance to island lobster co-op.
Easy access, just 1 mile from Westport Island Bridge.

DETAIL DESCRIPTION

Stay at your own private, comfortable, quiet waterfront cottage on Westport Island and enjoy your own safe getaway in the woods with water views from most every room! Perfect for a romantic getaway, couples traveling together, and family vacationers. The cottage offers both private and common areas to enjoy.

You'll love gathering around the fire pit in comfy Adirondack chairs at the water's edge. It's the perfect spot for morning coffee, afternoon relaxation and evening refreshments and s'mores! Enjoy the serenity of watching working lobster boats, bald eagles, low-flying osprey, and harbor seals on the incredible Sheepscot River.

The private dock is great for kayaking, boating, and casting a line on the Sheepscopt and Back Rivers.

Play yard/board games or just relax on the deck, screen porch, and hammock.


Smart TV in every bedroom and family room as well as WIFI (high speed 1Gbps mesh network) throughout the property.

You will enjoy a very private 1st floor Captain's Quarters-Master Bedroom w/high quality king bed, private bath w/stall shower, flat screen TV, and serene water views.

The First Mate's private suite on the 1st floor is at the opposite end of the cottage and features a queen bed, private full bath with shower/tub, flat screen TV and custom-made built-in bookshelves stocked with a variety of good reads.

The Crew Quarters encompasses the second floor and features a large room with one queen bed, two twin beds, private full bath with tub/shower, flat screen TV, and small balcony.

The family room has a comfortable sectional sofa, chair with ottoman, flat screen TV, DVD player, and surrounding water views.

The large dining room leads to the wrap around deck also with water views. It features a large table with seating for 6.

On the deck has a great dining table with seating for 6 and has an umbrella for sunny days. Small screen porch with seating for 4 and a small table with seating for 2.

The kitchen is nicely appointed with a gas stove, refrigerator (w/ice maker), new microwave, new dishwasher, toaster, two lobster pots, two coffee makers (Keurig & 10-cup Mr. Coffee), blender, quality pots and pans, utensils, wine glasses, lobster platters and more.

For our off-season guest rentals, the cottage has central heat on the main floor and high-quality Anderson windows so if it's chilly outside it's toasty warm inside. Especially perfect for fall foliage and Thanksgiving holiday getaways.

Easy access on and off the island by bridge. The cottage is not too far down the island so only a few minutes to get off the island and in the perfect location for exploring the mid coast area from Freeport to Boothbay to Camden and beyond.

We provide two propane tanks for the gas BBQ grill, so you never run out and a starter package of paper towels, toilet paper, bath soap and more. Newer linens for the bed and bath down comforters, beach chairs and towels, coolers, picnic basket, wine glasses, corkscrew, lobster pot steamer, blender, quality pots and pans, numerous books, indoor and outdoor games and puzzles.

Our quiet ISLAND GEMS: Bonyun preserve and other areas for hiking, Squire Tar Box Farm for fresh veggies, Island Lobster Co-Op for fresh lobster, the Daphne’s D’Zerts offering fresh homemade pies and other treats by special order, Lulu’s Garden for coffee, wine, treats and alpaca canoodling...and relaxing coastal walks.

Westport island with its central mid coast location is the perfect base camp to enjoy all the mid coast has to offer. No need to leave the island to get your lobsters, just a five-minute lobster crawl away is the North End Lobster Co-Op where you can chat with the local lobsterman and buy the days catch right off the dock! Head down island (by car or bike) or get back to nature for a walk along the Back River walking trail.

Choose from two fantastic beaches both under a 30-minute drive, Reid State Park and Popham Beach.

Wonderful Wiscasset is a 10-minute drive and where you can find awesome lobster rolls at Sprague's Lobster, several antique stores, local breweries, and our favorite restaurant Water Street Kitchen. On your way back to the house swing by "Monkey C Monkey Do" Zip Line for kids of all ages.

Freeport/L.L. Bean located 35 minutes away, offers outlet malls and free weekend concert as well as a variety of restaurants.

Historic bath, shipbuilding town at home to Bath ironworks, is about 15 minutes away. Front Street offers numerous shops, including “Made in Maine”, restaurants in the Maine Maritime Museum. A great walking town to enjoy century old architecture.

For coastal in nautical excursions, dining and shopping, had to scenic Boothbay Harbor or Camden for a whale watching, deep sea fishing, sailing excursion in numerous shops/galleries and restaurants. Boothbay is also home to the main Botanical Gardens.

Maine is touted to have more festivals than any other state. Listed below are some of the most popular. For a complete listing go to http://www.Maine.info/events/festival/march.php.

May
Bath Mayfair, Bath
Spring Festival – Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport

June
Windjammer days, Boothbay
Greek Festival, Portland
Greek Gardiner River Festival, Gardner

JULY
Numerous Independence Day celebrations, everywhere!
North Atlantic Blues Festival, Rockland
Yarmouth Capital Clam Festival, Yarmouth
Maine Brewers’ Guild Summer Festival, Portland
Bath Heritage Days, Bath

AUGUST
Maine Lobster Festival, Rockland
7-City Traveling Beer Festival, Portland
Reggie Fest, Portland
Damariscotta Pirate Rendezvous, Damariscotta

SEPTEMBER
Windjammer Festival, Camden
Boothbay Harbor Fest, Boothbay Harbor
Great State of Maine airshow, Brunswick
Common Ground Country Fair, Unity

OCTOBER
Cumberland County Fair, Cumberland
Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta, Demariscotta
Fall Foliage Festival, Boothbay Harbor
Freeport Fall Festival, Freeport

NOVEMBER
Camden Festival of Lights, Camden
Brunswick Tree Lighting Festival and Santa Visit, Brunswick
Bath Old Fashioned Christmas
Gardiner Days of Light, Gardiner

Property manager

Sam Rizzico

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
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
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

Desirable Westport Island Waterfront - Fire Pit - Dock Wiscasset

About the area

Map
Westport Island, ME

What's nearby

  • Bowdoin College - 27 min drive
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 32 min drive
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 33 min drive
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 34 min drive
  • Cabbage Island - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 27 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Village Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bath Ale Works - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blanchard's Creamery Homemade Ice Cream and Coffee Shop - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Desirable Westport Island Waterfront - Private Dock & Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Desirable Westport Island Waterfront - Private Dock & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desirable Westport Island Waterfront - Private Dock & Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Desirable Westport Island Waterfront - Private Dock & Fire Pit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Monkey C Monkey Do, Castle Tucker and Lincoln County Jail Museum. Fort Edgecomb State Historical Site and Montsweag Flea Market are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Desirable Westport Island Waterfront - Private Dock & Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
great get away
Great view and plenty of seats to enjoy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
This was my third time staying here, and it's always a wonderful vacation. The house has lots of space and just about anything you could want is provided, from cooking implements to games. It's relaxing going down to the dock and watching the tides or loons diving for fish - we even saw a bald eagle! Walking down to the lobster co-op for a lobster dinner is always a fun experience. I'd highly recommend a stay on Westport Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H., Westfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular
We have been successfully finding nice homes on VRBO for many years for vacations, this property is hands down above and beyond anything we have stayed at before. Great communication with the owner, Sam was quick to respond to any questions. We will definitely be coming back to enjoy everything this property has to offer!! Thank you Sam for making our trip so spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis S., Sparta

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
My group of retired ladies certainly enjoyed our stay at this charming New England cottage. It was one of the most well-stocked locations we've stayed with ample paper goods supplied, even shampoo in the showers. The house was clean, the beds were comfortable. We found the location central to activities we'd planned. We liked that it was right on the river that had a high and low tide. We'd definitely recommend this house and host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L., Crozet, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on the Coast of Maine
This was a great house for a sizeable group with 6 adults! There was plenty of space to spread out and relax and the water views are incredible. We were even able to watch lobster boats come right close to the dock! There are some neat nature preserves on the island and it was easy to get into town. It's a little bit further to swimming, etc., because the bridge onto the island is currently only one lane, but our family had a wonderful time and would definitely go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gail G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for extended family.
Six adults, two children, and we all had a great time. The house is well equipped and conveniently located for exploring. The kids loved the dock and the fire pit, as did the adults. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for relaxation
Perfect location to relax, but also close by to many cities to visit. Enjoyed the fire pit and watching the sunsets over the water. Short drives to Bath, Rockland, Boothbay Harbor so very convenient location to lots of places along the coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property; Would Visit Again
We had an excellent stay at this Westport Island location. Quiet street that was very easy to get to. All bedrooms were perfect for the 6 guests and one dog. It was fully stocked with many amenities and the back yard and dock was perfect for hanging out at the house and easy access to the water for kayaking and paddle boarding; there were also many near by walking trails with excellent views. We loved exploring the towns of Wiscasset & Bath. Sam was very friendly and easy to contact with any questions. My only gripe was some of the cleanliness of parts of the house. The First Mates bedroom seemed not to have been cleaned very well. There was a large amount of assuming dog hair on the floor and inside the sheets. There was also an old chewed up dog toy under the bed that our own dog found. There was trash left in the pantry area by the back door and the refrigerator and freezer had a large amount of food left in it from other guests, we did have to move aside and clean both to allow our food for a week to fit. However the bathrooms were in great condition and we felt comfortable using the amenities in the kitchen. All in all the critique I have did not majorly affect our stay and we would definitely visit again. This property made us all truly fall in love with this quaint and peaceful island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C., New Boston, New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Two week family vacation
We really liked the house and the fact that each bedroom had its own bath. The ceiling fans were important as it was HOT (so unlike the Maine we know). The kitchen was small but well-equipped and the outside dining was great as was the BBQ grill and the fire pit. The dock was great for our boat but if you are a boater, know that to get to the ocean, Boothbay, Bath etc. is a long process as the property is very close to Wiscasset and requires a long trip down the Sheepscot before you get to those places. The Back River, where the dock is located, is difficult to navigate due to the strong currents. We have a 24 foot boat and it was tossed around a bit as the tide comes in and out. That being said, all else was great and if you are not boating, the house is in a great location, close to Rte 1, shopping etc.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Westport Island Rental
We enjoyed our stay on Westport island. Very peaceful area and well located to great Maine locations. The house was cozy and very clean. All the things you need for a great stay. We enjoyed eating on the large deck every evening. Beautiful large yard with a wonderful fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Cute with an amazing yard
The house was extremely clean, cozy and comfortable. The yard made the trip, coffee on the deck or on the porch while the kids played in the private yard. Fires in the evening or games on the screened in porch was the perfect way to end the day. I highly recommend for a family vacation!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation at this lovely home. The location is perfect, and the owners were great about responding to a few questions. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and separate family areas
We had a good time having a fire in the firepit several nights overlooking the tidal River. My family enjoyed sitting down on the long pier beautiful sunsets and flew a kite off the dock. Kitchen is small but adequate, no Lobster pots though. Only problem is lighting in back yard not bright enough to take my dog out in middle of night. There are four to five steps to get in any door in the house, would not be good for someone with mobility issues. Owner apologized for master bedroom and bathroom not shutting properly, could not repair until cooler weather. Would rent again,just would bring my foldable ramp for my older dog. It is a quiet location and convenie to Wiscasset and Bath.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Maine vacation!
Our family throughly enjoyed our time at this comfortable and well appointed Maine waterfront cottage. We enjoyed time on the dock watching dolphin, seals, ospreys, eagles and other wildlife. We loved kayaking on the river as well as hiking scenic trails on the island. There is lots to do nearby, but the house is also a great place to just hang out and visit. We saw some breathtaking sunsets over the river, and we enjoyed evenings gathered around the fire pit. This was the perfect reunion spot for our family of 6! Hope we can go again! Many thanks to our wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Westport Cottage an Absokute Gen!
Let me first start out by saying that our hosts, Sam and Amy, are first rate! They helped answer questions during the booking process and during our stay! Extremely helpful and prompt! The cottage is adorable! Clean, comfy, and spacious! All the conveniences anyone could need and all the solitude that one can enjoy! Morning fishing yielded great results catching striped bass, daily excursions to nearby towns have us ample adventures and trinkets of our visit, and nightly relaxation by the fire pit finished each day! We even got a bit of star gazing in to see a bunch of shooting stars off the dock! We saw the osprey, seals, and chipmunks from the cottage! Two highly recommended ventures included sea kayaking in Portland and a trip to Monhegan Island out of Boothbay Harbor! Each take a full day if you shop a little in the town afterwards. Both worth the time! Besides the fresh lobsta’ ( which is as good and fresh as it gets), we had a dinner fron the Montsweag Restaurant and pizza from the House of Pizza - both excellent meals! We left feeling a bit sad that it has come to a close, refreshed and satisfied having enjoyed all that Westport and the Maine Coast offered us! Thank you Sam and Any for opening and sharing your vacation home to us! We hope to visit you again! Peace and love…. The McDonell Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home, great waterfront location
We stayed at this property for a week and had a wonderful vacation. The house was very well-appointed and had everything we needed (bath and beach towels, linens, cookware/bakeware, lobster steamer pot, lobster utensils, clam steamer pot, household items, etc.). Having a bathroom outside each bedroom was a real plus. There was an ample lawn for our dogs, not to mention the dock for them — and us — to jump off. We launched kayaks from the dock as well, and kayaked down past the Westport Island bridge and up to the Wiscasset Bridge. We made s’mores around the generous fire pit (wood is provided but bring your own newspapers for kindling), which was great fun. The six Adirondack chairs around the fire pit were comfortable and just the right number for our group. Morning coffee on the dock, sitting in the two Adirondack chairs there, was a beautiful way to begin each day. Homeowners Sam and Amy were terrific to work with, and we look forward to returning next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
We loved our stay on Westport Island... house had everything we needed. Loved hanging out on the deck, in the yard, on the dock. Plenty of easy day trips allowed relaxing mornings and evenings at the fire pit. Love the area. Owner very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021