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Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch!

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A covered porch with wicker furniture and a glass table, overlooking a forest and a body of water. - Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch! (Boathouse Lane)
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a rug, and a bookshelf with decorative plates. - Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch! (Boathouse Lane)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a brick wall, a stove, and a clock. - Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch! (Boathouse Lane)
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A forested area with a gravel path, wooden steps, and a metal railing. - Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch! (Boathouse Lane)
Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch! provides amenities, such as golfing on-site and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch!

  • Charming Waterfront Cottage with Stunning Views of Townsend Gut - Southport!

    Nestled right on the waterfront of Townsend Gut, Water’s Edge offers the perfect spot to relax and watch the boats pass by from your own wrap-around porch. Whether you’re sipping morning coffee or enjoying a sunset by the fire pit, the abundant boating activity of the Gut provides a beautiful backdrop for your stay.

    Inside, you’ll find an updated, bright kitchen fully equipped with all the amenities you need. The water-view dining area offers the perfect setting for meals, while the spacious living room, featuring a pull-out sofa bed and a gas fireplace, adds warmth and charm for those cool Maine evenings.

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About the area

Located in Southport, this cottage is by the ocean. Hendricks Hill Museum and Opera House at Boothbay Harbor are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and Burnt Island Living Lighthouse. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Maine State Aquarium are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Southport travel guide
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Boathouse Lane, ME

What's nearby

  • A harbor with boats, a dock, and a rocky shoreline with a lobster trap.
    Boothbay Harbor Marina
    7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • A boat on a calm pond surrounded by vibrant flowers and tall trees.
    Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • A sign for Bowdoin College with a tree and greenery in the background.
    Bowdoin College
    49 min drive - 63.8 km
  • Robinson's Wharf
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
    6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station
    49 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    10 min drive
  • Circle K
    6 min drive
  • Kitchen Garden Cafe
    10 min drive
  • Boothbay Lobster Wharf
    6 min drive
  • Tugboat Inn
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch! located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Juniper Point, Hendricks Hill Museum and Maine State Aquarium. Hendricks Head Beach and Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Water's Edge - Waterfront Cottage on Southport - Wrap-Around Porch! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed everything about this property from the location to the amenities to the cleanliness.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Beautiful view and great location! We had a wonderful time, short drive to Boothbay shops and dining!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage, great location

Clean and well appointed property that is very convenient to Boothbay Harbor, the Coastal Maine botanical gardens, and just a short walk to popular Robinsons Wharf restaurant. Large deck where you can enjoy the serenity of the scene of birds and passing boats in Townsend Gut.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic cotage

Cozy idyllic historical cottage with all the amenities! Charming wraparound porch overlooking the cove. Just perfect for a getaway!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

R&R with a Wonderful Porch

Perfect cozy and clean house. We loved the water view from the serene porch! The gas fireplace was nice to have on a cool day.Very well equipped for our needs. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little house...

Wonderful private property. Gorgeous wrap around porch right on river! Well stocked kitchen. Comfy beds. Super clean. Living room needs better lighting, could be updated. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful

Property is a 10 of 10. Beautiful well equipped waterside cottage. Beautiful setting with wonderful wrap-around porch. Quiet, nature and lobster boats pulling traps. Kitchen is outstanding and place is charming. Exactly what we hoped. Close to town but away from activity and traffic. Perfect for quiet get-away.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A balm for the soul.

Weary from the craziness of the world, we checked into Water's Edge after a long day on the road. Wow. The house is situated in a perfect venue for enjoying nature and the bustle of life on the water. The porch was literally like a magnet holding us for hours every morning as we sat and had our coffee and just soaked in the beauty and charm of it all. Having a Bald Eagle land in a tree just fee from the porch was icing on the cake. Conveniently located, well furnished, and nicely decorated, we would not hesitate to return for another Midcoast Maine vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

It's all about the porch!

The best part was sitting on the porch watching the boats go by. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything you need. In the description of this house there should a notice that it is not handicap friendly. You need to go down big stones to get to the front door and the stairs to the two bedrooms are steep. The living room had inadequate furniture to sit comfortably. Considering the price to rent this house for two weeks, it should have included linens and towels too. However the location was ideal.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great property on a very picturesque and tranquil cove.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage in a great location! The house was clean and the hosts were easily accessible, though we didn't need to reach out as they provided all the info we needed before and upon arrival. We loved sitting on the huge porch with our coffee and watching the birds and boat activity. The location of the house was fantastic with quick access to Boothbay Harbor. Southport Island is a quaint little island with the cutest DOG FRIENDLY beach and great general store. All in all, clean house in an excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely week in Southport.

Impeccably clean,everything you could need and beautiful location, very convenient to sights shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very cute and cozy. Loved sitting on the porch with our coffee in the mornings watching the wildlife and the lobster boats.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Memory

Beautiful Property & great location to all the places we visited. Working with Erin was seamless & she was so accommodating. Would definitely stay again. The whole family had a marvelous time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine paradise

Beautiful coastal views; sounds of seagulls; quaint villages to visit; delicious seafood in friendly restaurants. And Ted & Barbara were welcoming and a wealth of Maine history!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped and pleasant. Would suggest grab bars in both bathroom showers. Very restful cottage, incredible wrap around porch , peaceful setting.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Beautiful sunrise and views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quiet Time

Beautiful cottage, great views, peaceful and quiet yet close to everything you may want on the peninsula. Have stayed next door in "The Boathouse" and is equally great. We will be back again. Tony and Barbara H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely porch

We loved the porch overlooking the gut as we watched boats going by to pass through the swing bridge. We found the living room a little small lacking enough comfortable seating for four adults as our evenings were too cool to be outside. Everything else was good. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you want in a vacation rental

We stay at rental properties frequently and this was a gem! Clean, well-stocked and thoughtfully organized, clear communication from the property manager and a beautiful spot on the water. We loved sitting out on the dock and watching the boats go by. One note for guests: the twin bedroom is the one facing the water and it has a bit more space and beautiful light. It was just two of us so we only brought queen sheets, but we wished we’d brought twin sheets too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very, very clean, cozy and comfortable! Brand new washer and dryer; good oven. Well-stocked kitchen. Tyler met us as we arrived to show us around and answer questions...really appreciated that! Two highlights: the water view (lobster boats!) from the covered porch, and gas fireplace that turned on with a press of a button (Maine mornings can be chilly, but the fireplace warms everything up nicely). Convenient location, yet set back into woods so very quiet. Heard owls at night!We also met the owners and they are just lovely. They take pride in Water's Edge and it shows. They were so welcoming of our little westie, too! Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Frank and Susan’s Magnificent Southport excursion

The place was great. The rental agency was great. Someone left somemore makings on the kitchen counter. We will be back in 2023.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing! Perfect!

We could not have been happier with our stay. The place was everything it was listed as and more. We would love to come back again next year and stay longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay

A pleasant, comfortable stay with four adults & a Labrador Retriever, Very comfortable deck with view of Townsend Gut & boat traffic.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Maine Vacation

Beautiful, quaint cottage nestled on a quiet cove. Stayed the week with friends including another couple who rented the boathouse next door so we had access to the dock for daily kayaking and the occasional plunge into some cold water. The location is great. Walking distance to Robinson’s, five minutes drive to Boothbay harbor. The house was cozy and had all the essentials- cooked most of our meals, hung out on the porch overlooking the water and really got to unwind. Looking forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021