Maine Oceanfront Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Maine cottage. We give it high marks for its peacefulness, privacy and view. It was exactly how it was portrayed in the photos. The decor was chic and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped with all that we needed. Our evening walks down the gravel road were relaxing. It was perfect for two people. We definitely would rent again!

We loved every minute the cottage was great and surrounded was delightful.

Fantastic camp, beautiful location, sunsets galore. Richard is a great host. The kitchen is well equipped aside from oven not working when we were there. He also has great taste in minimal decor. There’s a decent grocery store in Waldoboro and farm stands galore. We hope to return.

This VRBO stay was just about all we could have asked for: pleasantly simple cottage that covered all the basics, beautiful view, direct and private access to swimming and reading on the water. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook up all 8 kinds of seafood we bought nearby, and the backyard was the perfect spot to feast and look out on the water. Back Cove Road is also perfectly situated between some of our favorite spots in the midcoast. The owner was attentive and helpful in resolving a minor issue that cropped up while we stayed. We would absolutely come back!

Great relaxing stay. Views were great. Basic cottage with easy kayaking right from property. Hope to visit again!

We loved walking/running around the neighborhood. The views from the house are amazing. The wifi was fast and the water was hot. The departure checklist was a little intense and involved vacuuming the floors and couches, wiping down windows, replacing paper products etc (as per the cabin guide, the cleaning person primarily sanitizes -- it was clean when we arrived, but dusty). So the vibe overall is more DIY than I'm used to (ie there was a shopvac that lives in the kitchen that we used to vacuum), but definitely worth it. I would recommend.

This is a house that helps you focus your energy on what matters: Maine's beauty. If you're looking for frills and whistles, you might want to keep looking. But for us, it had exactly the amenities we needed to enjoy kayaking, picnics and sunsets. Sure, we didn't take long showers and we rationed our water. In a drought, why would you consume more than you need anyway? The strong wifi came in handy a couple of days of remote work, even in zoom calls down by the water. We called it our base camp because it was perfectly located for everything we wanted to explore. Like a cabin you'd find in the woods, come with your own sheets and towels. Unlike a cabin, you have some nice amenities that make you feel like you're glamping. If we have any gripe, it's over the cleaning fee. Apparently it goes into sanitizing, not into any deep cleaning, and we only learned this a few days before departing. You'll be instructed to leave it very clean for the next guests, which unexpectedly put a dent in our departure plans. Just be sure to read all the house rules and request the departure list in advance so you know what you're getting yourself into. All in all, we had a great stay and would definitely book here again.

Kitchen surfaces were not clean and refrigerator was rusty and filthy. Mattress was old thin futon that was stained and covered in plastic. Sofa was covered with dog hair most of chairs broken and dangerous to sit on. Hot water supply was insufficient to take a normal shower and wash hair. We left 3 days early and due to unhygienic kitchen were unable to prepare meals.

We enjoyed peaceful sunsets from the backyard and watching seals hunt for their meals. The location is great for exploring the surrounding area.

Richard's home was even more lovely than we could have imagined! The location is one of the most beautiful and peaceful place we've ever stayed. There are views of the ocean from every window. The house is perfect and simply decorated, with a great kitchen for cooking. The big flat rocks by the water are perfect for spending the days reading and relaxing. We saw tons of fish, seals and birds, including bald eagles! Bring kayaks for exploring the islands near by! Richard was very communicative and beyond helpful with questions and suggestions. We cannot wait to return soon. Thanks Richard!