Charming 5BR Waterfront Historic Cape on 15 acre estate

The owner was great, told us about the place and what there was to see in the area. The kitchen had just about everything. There are 5 bedrooms, every bedroom had its own bathroom. It’s a beautiful property with plenty of room to roam around. And it’s not far from restaurants, sightseeing, and shopping.

The grounds are breathtaking. If Melissa offers you a tour - take it! The gardens and trails/fresh water pond, flowers and carefully placed…everything- is worth seeing and hearing about. You’ll enjoy it more when you walk it later on your own and appreciate this labor of love which is welcoming, relaxing and just beautiful. We stayed in the cape which is thoughtfully decorated and had everything we needed. Melissa was very helpful leaving us with some recommendations when we met upon check in. She is lovely. We would recommend and certainly hope to be back.

There were 8 of us (all seniors) and the location could not have been better for exploring Mid-coast Maine. Located on a river away from the hustle and bustle of Boothbay Harbor, the Cape house and grounds were a relaxing oasis allowing us to both enjoy the peace and quiet of the property and go off in many directions to see the sites up and down the coast. The historic renovated Cape house was clean, well-equipped. and charming. There is one downstairs bedroom, but of note, because it is an old house, the narrow and steep stairways to the upstairs bedrooms and to the basement are challenging for seniors. The kitchen had everything needed for cooking. The spacious decks were great for relaxing after driving the winding roads. Our host, Melissa, was gracious and friendly and was available for questions and assistance whenever needed. We had a great time at Bold Colorful Life.

Our stay was wonderful from check in to check out. The property is beautiful and peaceful. Just what we needed to recharge.

The grounds offer the beauty of the Maine woods along side the tidal river with many nooks to relax. The house would benefit from new furnishings.

I wanted to take a few moments to share a unique and rewarding experience we encountered at the Bold Colorful Life Inn in Boothbay, Maine. Fifteen acres of pristine forest, a shoreline of unmatched majesty, and an1850’s vintage home with period antiques adorned us. Our wonderful hostess, Melissa, took the time to meet us as we arrived and shared a friendly waive and an orientation that prepared us to enjoy every detail of this incredible place and region. The home offered every nuanced convenience while accentuating the holistic period of significant historical value. Whether guests enjoy kayaking, swimming, hiking, experiencing beautiful wildlife while wandering the forest, picking berries or simply exploring the region, it all awaits. Quiet, peace, rest and uninterrupted sleep were all added experiences we encountered, as our hostess even scheduled maintenance around our quiet times. Our stay was more than a rental, it was home and a fascinating home at that. Melissa’s 18 years personally caring for this incredibly beautiful site at one with nature, shows at every turn. Well done,Melissa. Thanks for everything. Wayne and family.

With the extraordinary number of house rules given to us by the owner we expected a clean well organized property but the owner did not confirm to her own rules. there were a dozen or so filthy mold ridden cups stacked in a basket under the coffee stand. There was a container on the kitchen island that contained utensils dirty with old grease . While cooking dinner on the outside grill the propane gas ran out after 6 minutes and everything needed to transferred into the kitchen oven. All outdoor seats had accumulated grime on them. The inside rooms were clean so it is a mystery how such unsanitary conditions went undetected in the kitchen and that the outside furniture was left uncleaned. I was able to reach the owner by phone once in 6 days but she did not return my other 3 calls. I would not return nor would I recommend anyone rent this property

We had a wonderful stay at Bold Colorful Life! From the moment we arrived to such a warm welcome from Melissa, we felt so relaxed. There is so much attention to detail and the amount of care that Melissa puts into the house and grounds is truly impressive. She gave us great recommendations for places to go and restaurants to eat. The location also can’t be beat. It is close to all of the attractions but in a wonderfully quiet place to relax at the end of a busy day. We enjoyed walking down to the river multiple times and exploring the other trails on the property as well. Thank you for a fantastic stay, Melissa! We will certainly be back.

We stayed here with various family members (college age, teen, tween, grandma, parents). We found the property to be relaxing and a nice place to gather. The fire pit was genius and we used it several times - a great way to end our evenings. The river and kayaks were a treat. The area once you're on the water is beautiful. Just beware that this is a river - there is no beach at the water to stand or relax on, and if you hit it at low tide, there is a lot of thick mud to contend with. The house is cozy (we stayed at the smaller Cape, and although we didn't see the inside of the farmhouse, that might be a better option for a bigger group). The house was perfectly clean. The location was great - just a 10 minute or so drive into Boothbay, a quick drive to the botanic gardens. We went somewhere every day, and it was centrally located for day trips to other towns and beaches. It was a nice place to come home to and relax at the ends of our days.

This is a lovely, historic home, set in the countryside but conveniently close enough to all the regional attractions. Very comfortable for us four women but it would also be perfect for a larger group.