Relax & Enjoy Beautiful Views From This Cottage On the Sea

East Boothbay, Maine
$265 avg/night
Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

** Note: The Little Dipper cabin has recently been refurbished and had many improvements including a new float for the dock, new furniture, a new washer/dryer tower in unit, and a pinball machine! Photos do not yet reflect these changes - please contact the owners with any questions **

Come and enjoy a vacation to remember at The Little Dipper Cottage! This cottage is located on an acre of waterfront land. The cottage sits on a quiet peninsula of the Little River, uniquely positioned at one end of the Little River Dam. Only minutes from Boothbay Harbor -- a fantastic tourist area with whale watching, restaurants, and shopping! This cottage is non-smoking and is perfect for both couples and families with children. East Boothbay, and Glen Cove in particular, is very dog-friendly. Well-behaved dogs are welcome!

The salt water cove, called Glen Cove, was formed in the 1920s by damming the Little River to form the world's largest salt water swimming pool. Swim in the cool water while enjoying the stunning beauty this location offers. Launch your kayaks or canoe from our private dock in the cove side of the dam. Or take a short 10 minute stroll to view the Atlantic ocean. One of the reasons we named this cottage The Little Dipper is because of the amazing night views of the Milky Way, unobstructed on a non-cloudy evening when you walk onto the dam at night. (The other is the obvious swim-ability of the cove.)

One of the amazing aspects of this quiet property is the the large, well furnished screened porch with ceiling fan. Sit and enjoy a cool breeze off the water as you watch the sun rise - or enjoy a book as your children play a card game. The screened porch is non-smoking as well.

There is 1 bedroom, 1 den/hangout room with a pinball machine, living/dining area, well-appointed kitchen, and 1 full bathroom on the main floor with wide, knotty pine floors throughout. With large windows and skylights, the main room remains sunny and airy throughout the day. The bedroom has a view of the water, a queen bed with new mattress, large closet, and ceiling fan. The bathroom has tub/shower combo with great water pressure, large vanity, and a separate toilet room. In addition, there is a large carpeted loft accessible via a ships ladder.

In addition, there is a loft that has 2 twin beds plus extra twin mattresses for extra guests. The loft makes for a terrific space for older kids while adults might find the low ceiling a challenge.

The living room has a comfortable new couch and chairs, flat screen TV with internet access (no cable), Blue Ray/DVD, and stereo. Excellent fiberoptic WiFi (1Gb) is available throughout. The kitchen has an electric stove/oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, and ample cooking equipment including a full sized lobster pot! The dining table has seating for six and can expand with two built-in leaves. A brand new washer/dryer tower is now available for free in the unit - and laundry pods and dryer sheets are provided..

There are also french doors that provide easy access to a clearing next to the water where you can watch ducks, geese, and egrets and even spot an eagle. Adirondack chairs and a fire pit offers a great spot to enjoy the sounds of the water while making s'mores.

Finally, this cabin is assigned two convenient parking spaces, large enough to accommodate a trailer.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 921 Sq Ft (86 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 Stairs To Reach Property 2 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: No-smoking Is Allowed In The Cottage Or Porch. Smoke-free Property Thin Carpet In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Debora L.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    We had a wonderful time it was just the right size for 2 adults. The main bedroom has a queen size bed and there is a loft with 2 twin beds for kids. The kitchen has everything you need to cook if you don’t want to eat out. We spent 10 days and didn’t want to eat out all the time. It had a nice screened in porch and a fire pit next to the water. The camp was fairly close to downtown and Hannfords grocery store. The owners Leslie and Laura were very helpful with any questions we had and responded positively and quickly. If your looking for a place for 2 and on the water this is the place for you.

  • John L.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    As first-time visitors to Maine, this was an excellent location for exploring the Boothbay area and a great place to stay. Watching the tidal changes was fascinating and kayaking in the calm waters was very enjoyable. The cottage was very comfortable and accommodating and we were glad to have found it available. On top of that, our hosts were perfect!

  • Peggy H.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Great communication and great hosts. Very accommodating of dogs which was very much appreciated. Nice quiet spot nestled in the trees.

  • Paul K.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The Little Dipper was clean and comfortable and the perfect location. We were conveniently located between Portland and Bar Harbor with easy access to Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Camden and more. The home is peaceful and quiet with beautiful views of the water. Leslie was a great host and very responsive. We would highly recommend and hope to come back some day.

  • Joan G.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    Little Dipper was quiet, clean, comfortable, and in the perfect location. Walks across the damn were a daily, sometimes twice daily, occurrence, that the dog loved. The cabin is far away enough for peace and quiet but close enough to many shops and restaurants. We really enjoyed our time there, and Leslie was the perfect hostess!!

  • Karen P.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2023

    Stayed Sep 9, 2023

    The inside of the cabin was clean, well-kept, and well stocked. The outside needed some grooming attention. Our biggest disappointment was the beautiful washer and dryer in the unkept basement, which was only accessible from the outside.

  • anne g.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2023

    Stayed Aug 26, 2023

    it was everything we wanted for a week in maine. the house is a great location on the water. nothing commercial around. easy to get to boothbay and beyond. we really enjoyed our stay

  • Megan B.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2023

    Stayed Aug 5, 2023

    We enjoyed a wonderful stay at the Little Dipper! The cabin was clean and spacious with a wonderful patio room. We enjoyed the town being so close and the coast right around the corner and a lovely walk. We cooked and ate lobster on the patio. Kayaked off the dock and enjoyed the milky way. The fire pit made for wonderful star gazing and of course smores. We enjoyed games and puzzles the hostess had for our use. We all slept wonderfully the beds are comfy. The pictures do not do this cabin justice it was a lovely retreat. Quiet and away from the hustle and bustle but so close to restaurants, downtown and the ocean.

  • Linda S.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2023

    Stayed Jul 24, 2023

    We loved being surrounded by water and in an area that was so very tranquil. Leslie was more than gracious and accommodating and went out of her way to make our stay comfortable. It is really a retreat to be there yet at the same time not far from many restaurants and Maine activities. A wonderful vacation!

  • Adelia W.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2023

    Stayed Jun 26, 2023

    Everything about our stay was perfect - the comfortable and bright cottage and tranquil yard overlooking the water. Leslie was responsive (and friendly) from booking through check out. Located on a private cul-de-sac, the property is close to the harbor, shopping, restaurants. A lovely, restorative vacation.

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$265+
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