Walk the beach or watch the tides from Boatyard. 6 bedrooms, AC, waterfront!

Cape Elizabeth, Maine
$1472 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Country House

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Spectacular sweeping views from every room, this secluded property overlooks the Spurwink River & shipwreck at Higgins Beach. This elegantly appointed antique farmhouse has been lovingly restored to include a beautifully updated kitchen & more! 3 dining spaces, each seating 12-14. Spacious bedrooms and living areas offer ample space inside & out. Steps away from a private rocky beach and a short drive to area beaches and state parks.


From mid-June to mid-September, Boatyard is available for weekly Friday-to-Friday rentals. Outside those times, the house is available for shorter or longer stays. Please reach out if you have any questions or special requests!


5 of 6 bedrooms are on the second floor. Individuals with reduced mobility staying in the first-floor bedroom will appreciate single-level living and one 6 step from the garage into the house.


The TV in the den has access to selected streaming services.


Each bedroom, the kitchen, living room, den, and porch have a Google Home device with paid access to YouTube music streaming. Guests can say, Hey Google, play [band, song, album, genre] on First Floor to have all devices in the common spaces play at the same time. Very useful for events!

There is wifi throughout the house. We are not responsible for the functionality of the Internet Service Provider.

Renters are provided a pass to local State Parks including Scarborough and Crescent beaches.

Each bedroom has a ceiling fan with remote.

There is a second fridge/freezer in the garage.

2 outside showers with changing rooms under the deck.

On the first floor are:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Enclosed Porch
- Den
- Full bath with tub/shower
- First Floor Bedroom with Queen bed
- Mud room with laundry
- Entrance, bar area, and hallways
- Access to 12x38' Deck
- Access to 2 car garage

On the second floor are:
- Ocean-side master. King bed with en suite full bath.
- Pond-side master. King bed.
- Buoy room. 2 Full beds.
- Guest room. Queen bed.
- Jaguar room. 2 Twin beds.
- Full bath with tub/shower
- Central hallway with reading area overlooking the river on one end and kids media area on the other

Household goods provided:
• Trash bags
• Hand & dish soap
• Fresh Sponge
• Cooking basics (pots, pans, utensils, cups, plates, bowls, misc. cookware)
• Bed coverings/Blankets, sheets, towels, pillows, and mattress pads.

Also, initial supplies of:
• Toilet paper - 3 rolls per bathroom
• Paper towels - 3 rolls
• Dishwasher tabs - handful
• Clothes washing detergent - handful
• Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash in each full bath

No Pets, Glitter, Smoking, Vaping, Fireworks, RVs, or Tents.


Guests may access the first and second floors as well as the garage, the deck, and the outdoor shower under the deck. Guests may recreate on the mowed areas around the house, which extend to the edge of this property's land. Guests can reach the river and ocean by following Lower River Road north for about 800' until it drops down to sea level.

The dock and fisherman's shack at the river's edge are not accessible to guests. Guests may not go into the pond or areas not mowed around the house as they are not part of the property. The attic, basement, and 2nd floor linen closet are not accessible to guests.

Guests may park on the driveway, parking area at the top of the driveway, or in the garage. The town limits parking to 7 cars. No parking on the grass due to damage this would cause.


The house was built around 1904 and moved to its current location over the winter of 2021.

New for 2026:
- New 55 TV for Kids' media area
- New dryer
- New lawn game sets: croquet, corn hole, and spike ball.
New for 2025:
- New beach chairs (14) and umbrellas (2)
Material improvements in 2024
- New roof
- New outdoor shower
- New whole-house propane-powered generator
- New dishwasher
- New washer
New for 2023:
- Refreshed kitchen cabinets, counters, and sink
- New oven
- New outdoor propane-powered fire pit
- New deck

The following is required for all stays: 9% Maine Lodging Tax and a Cleaning Fee. Leases longer than 30 days (not short-term rentals) may qualify for tax exemption.

**We are not responsible for functionality of internet**

External property services are scheduled to occur during the normal turnover day of Friday, however weather/holidays may mean they are delayed to another day. This includes mowing, weed wacking, fertilizer, and using a code to enter the garage to pick up garbage.

Beginning in 2026, a Nest camera will be placed at the corner of the house and garage with a view of the driveway and stone path to the front door.

STR permit # 240386-R
The Boatyard is available for one (1) rental per seven (7) day period, and may be rented for a partial week as long as the Short Term Rental remains vacant for the remainder of the seven (7) day rental period. Please inquire if you are interested in a stay of fewer than 7 nights.

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    At Least 80% Lighting From LEDs Beach Towels Books Music Library Smoke-free Property Desk Desk Chair Dryer Recycling
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Beachfront Location Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Laundry Facilities
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games DVD Player Dining Table Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator Separate Dining Area Separate Living Room
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Beach Access Birdwatching Ecotours Fishing Kayaking Motor Boating Snorkeling Surfing/body Boarding Swimming Wildlife And Game Walks Windsurfing
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Room Dining Table Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$1,472+
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