Boothbay Harbor, Maine
The Seahorse is one of two in-town sister 'cottages' in Boothbay Harbor the second, The Acorn, is our summer home. We refer to the property as the SeaCorn on Fisher Hill.
The Seahorse is so named for the majestic barn board and seashell seahorse, a Michael Lewis creation, that hangs in the master bedroom. This 500 square foot, single-level, two bedrooms (one queen-sized bed and one double bed), one bathroom cottage is nestled in the woods and in walking distance to all the harbor activities. Located at the end of a quiet road, the cottage provides a convenient, peaceful get away. Sit out on the farmer’s porch or side deck and relax after a busy day. The beautiful gardens and wooded area are perfect for bird and woodland creature watching. The garden swing is a great spot to enjoy a morning cup of coffee, read a good book or work on a crossword puzzle.
Boothbay Harbor and surrounding communities provide so many varied experiences throughout the year. Cottage owners are readily available to suggest activities that you might enjoy.
It is a small two bedroom duplex on a dead end street, just up the hill from town. The cottage is clean and neat and fully stocked. You only need your food. The owners stay in the other side and are helpful and friendly.
There are so many wonderful things to say about this cottage and hosts. From the warm welcome upon arrival, to the lovely details everywhere you looked, to the ending of a long weekend wrapped up with a lovely momento that we will cherish. Thank you so much!!
The Seahorse apartment was the perfect place to stay for our weekend adventure. Stephen and Susan are amazing hosts. They have everything you need to make the most of your stay in the area. They are the first VRBO hosts to walk through safety instructions, which I very much appreciated. The beds are unbelievably comfortable. Everything was clean and well decorated. They have lots of trinkets and art throughout, inside and out in their landscaped yard. We certainly recommend staying with them!! Thank you again for your hospitality Stephen and Susan. Enjoy your travels. Best wishes, Karin
Super hosts. Super clean. Quiet setting and just a few minutes downhill to heart of town. Beautifully landscaped with peaceful outdoor sitting areas. Stephen and Susan were perfect hosts with great info about the area when we needed it. Botanical gardens, aquarium, and drive/walk to ocean point were our favorites in the area.
Seahorse 17A: A charming and comfortable cottage. Beautiful gardens next to the woods. Serene and quiet, yet an easy walk to town. Loved the decorations and whimsical touches. Very comfortable beds. Great hosts...made sure our every need was met. They shared best places to eat, shop and enjoy in the area. Highly recommend this relaxing retreat. Thanks for a lovely visit.
This is our 6th year in BBH & this has been the best vacation rental to date! A quiet lovely place with every detail well thought out by Stephen & Susan. So comfortable & clean with plenty of pots & pans for cooking if you like. Spent a lot of time on the outdoor deck next to the woods. The gardens were so meticulous & whimisical, a very relaxing location & a close walk into town. A book of things to do & places to eat (including menus) were included in a spiral notebook with plenty of information. Will definitely be back. Thanks again to these awesome VRBO hosts!
What a lovely little place to house the three of us on our long weekend getaway. Susan and Stephen were awesome hosts and even left a birthday balloon for my husbands birthday what a nice thoughtful touch. The property was clean and comfortable and close to town. Definitely a high recommendation on an awesome property.
Exactly as we had hoped & more. We were able to leave our car behind and walk everywhere. Additionally I was pleasantly surprised at all the thoughtful above & beyond amenities the cottage owners provided for our use. They have gone out of their way to make sure everyone's stay is comfortable and memorable. My children and I would definitely stay there again!
Our stay at the seahorse was absolute perfection! Stephen and Sue were so welcoming and have thought of every possible detail. The decor in the cottage is perfectly charming and every day we would find new pieces of art or decorations we had previously missed. The gardens are beautiful and it was so peaceful to sit on the deck in the morning or at night and just enjoy the quiet. At night there are fans in the windows that bring in the cool night air. The beds are super comfy and make for a great night’s sleep. We will certainly be back to the Seahorse in the future!!
Stephen and Sue met us at the property and were so gracious and inviting! This is a lovely vista tucked away in the woods (but not too far in the woods) almost like a fairy house. The accommodations were perfect for the two of us and allowed us to walk to town every day. There's so much to do in Boothbay, we had a difficult time deciding what came first! Except for perishables, the house was fully stocked so we didn't have to spend a lot of time at the grocery. They knew exactly what their guests would need. We enjoyed the natural surroundings and even saw the wildlife described to us upon arrival. Thank you for a much needed long weekend to relax and remind us how enjoy what God has so kindly given us. God bless you two. Mandi and Ken