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Woodland hideaway with lake access, private game room, fireplace, & luxe kitchen

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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Boothbay, ME
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Woodland hideaway with lake access, private game room, fireplace, & luxe kitchen

Knickerbocker Lake Retreat

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Tranquility awaits at this beautiful home, located steps from deeded access to Knickerbocker Lake and a mile and a half to the Maine Botanical Gardens. A three-acre manicured property and upscale interior are yours to enjoy. Wander the lush gardens, explore the woods, or relax by the garden-side firepit. The spacious deck has everything needed for sunset cookouts.

Four can share morning coffee at the butcher block kitchen bar. Then, settle in on the comfy sectional and screen a new film on the TV in the sun-soaked Great room, a social space with cathedral ceilings and a gas fireplace. Downstairs, the den is stocked with books and games. Comfy furniture, a desk, and a table offer plenty of space to socialize or read. A second living room is ideal for fun-filled game nights with a pool table, foosball, and ping-pong.

Fine tile work, granite countertops, and a full suite of stainless steel appliances line the high-end kitchen. Thanks to a gas range and a roomy French-door fridge, meal preparation is a breeze. Enjoy festive meals in the eight-person dining room when your recipes are ready.

Choose between relaxing on the quiet screened porch or unwinding on the covered front porch in the evenings.

Things to know
Beach chairs, toys, and umbrellas provided
Tesla car charger available for guest use.
Four window AC units and a mini-split in the upstairs common room
Up to two dogs are welcome.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Dock details: Located at Lake Knickerbocker 5 minutes from house.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boothbay

Located in Boothbay, this holiday home is near the beach. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Boothbay Railway Village are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Boothbay Farmers' Market and Montsweag Flea Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Dolphin Mini Golf and Maine State Aquarium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Boothbay, ME

What's nearby

  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Boothbay Railway Village - 11 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 51 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunton's Doghouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pinkham's Gourmet Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McSeagull’s Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Footbridge Brewery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodland hideaway with lake access, private game room, fireplace, & luxe kitchen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Woodland hideaway with lake access, private game room, fireplace, & luxe kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodland hideaway with lake access, private game room, fireplace, & luxe kitchen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Woodland hideaway with lake access, private game room, fireplace, & luxe kitchen located?

This family-friendly Boothbay holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Hodgdon Island. Boothbay Farmers' Market is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Beautiful home in a great location! Would rent it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual trip to Maine in winter

2 nights including gardens aglow. Love boothbay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Perfect location

My son and daughter in law got married at the Boothbay Playhouse. So, the location for my family to stay together was perfect! We even took a few days extra to sight see. It's close to the Botanical gardens, the aquarium, walking and site seeing. It was a wonderful wedding weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Kenneth R.

Great house in beautiful setting

This is our 2nd year renting this property. We love the wooded location, the artistic home decor, and the size of the house. A few things need attention, such as the peeling paint on the deck furniture, the rugs, and some minor plumbing issues, but overall, the house is well cared for and extremely comfortable. Very happy with Vacasa as the rental and management agent.
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

Looking forward to coming back

This house is extraordinarily serene and comfortable. Nice very private location yet close to town and other activities.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deb L.

Wooded retreat

A nice house in a pretty, wooded setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Katie D.

wonderful home for a family

was a wonderful home for our family! they had a lot of nice touches for little kids including fenced yard stairs gate and toys. we had a wonderful trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Comfortable luxury - every need well met!

A lovely Boothbay Harbor treasure - minutes away from Botanical Gardens and several lovely dog-friendly hiking trails. The house was spacious, comfortable, with several excellent spaces for whole family gatherings. We were 2 families spread across 2 homes. This home offered a fabulous game room with pool table, foosball, large tv and ping pong not to mention puzzles, board games, and younger children's toys galore. The kitchen/living room offered an open layout so the family cook(s) could converse comfortably with the others while prepping meals. Kitchen had everything we needed including a small mixer for the last minute cake pop extravaganza. Comfortable couches for lounging. Reliable appliances including dishwasher and the washer and dryer. A/C worked fabulously although after the 1st day we had no need because with lower temperatures the ceiling fans were more than sufficient to keep us cool. We loved being far enough away from a well traveled road that we could be outside with our dogs without having to worry about cars. The fenced in back yard was a bonus. Water pressure was great where it mattered most - the showers! Bedrooms were spacious and well-equipped. All 3 bathrooms were roomy with either shower or tub or both.
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6/10 Okay

Ronald M.

Yard waste

The house was lovely but the yard was a waste of time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Comfy big home

Comfy beds, nice to have fenced in yard, deck, children’s books and toys, foosball, games were great,
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blissful in Boothbay

Nice house in quiet location. Great kitchen!! Master bed was comfy except sheets should be replaced. The house is large with a huge finished basement. The TV in the basement was OK. The basement sofa is comfy but the primary sofa upstairs was uncomfortable. All in all... a very good property that could be great with better bed sheets and living room sofa.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Spacious and lovely!

We came up for Gardens Aglow at the botanical garden-conveniently right across the street! Spent some time in beautiful Boothbay and lucky enough to catch the lit up firetuck holiday parade! The home is beautifully decorated-with so many areas to spread out. We loved playing ping pong, pool, playing games in the dining room, having morning coffee by the fireplace, and just enjoying the warmth of this beautiful property. We will definitely be back in the warmer weather to enjoy the deck, gardens and porch!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Getaway House!!

We had a great time with our adult kids. The layout of the house gave us plenty of room and bathrooms. The beds were comfotable. We loved the kitchen family room with a gas fireplace and area to connect and hang out while eating and playing cards. The game room was a perfect place to gather and play pool, foosball and ping pong. Loved the outside, we had a fire one night, it was great to gather and look at the stars on a crisp cold night. We found hiking trails close by. Unfotunately, Boothbay shops were closed forthe week as they are getting ready for Christmas. I guess we will nerd to head back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Kenneth I R.

Secluded and comfortable

Deck, hardwood floors in main living area, lots of lighting options, gas stove . Property and woods.
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

Beautiful Home

Had a fantastic time in this lovely, well maintained home with room for lots of family. Off the beaten path but conveniently close to town. Would definitely consider coming again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family retreat in Boothbay

We had a wonderful time at this home. The bedroom situation was perfect for us - owners suite, two bedrooms next to each of for the family with young kids and a downstairs bedroom for a single with a dog. There was so much room to spread out for different activities. Private location with Knickerbocker Lake access with a dock. We stayed during a heat wave and we were very comfortable. The screened porch was a favorite place for the adults. Everyone wants to go back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra R.

Boothbay Retreat

This house was great for our annual family trip of 5 people. Beds were comfy and there’s a really large shower in the master bathroom. There is practically a whole other house downstairs which would be perfect for kids. Kitchen had everything we needed. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Beautiful home

The house itself and location were beautiful and perfect for our group of 7 adults! The open kitchen and screen porch were our favorite spots, with gorgeous views of the changing fall leaves. It was a quick drive downtown where we spent most of the day and we had a lovely walk around the quiet back roads.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister get together

Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

Attractive home

Attractive home on a sucluded lot. We had 4 couples on our visit and were very comfortable. We enjoy cooking and felt the kitchen could have more like a good sized lobster pot it is Maine after all.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Perfect size for our group of 6 adults. Property management company was responsive to our minor issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Dennis J.

Beautiful house

The house was in a great location, very private and close to town. It accommodated our group of 4 couples very well. It was very nicely furnished and comfortable. We stayed in the bedroom on the lower level where the bathroom had a pump out system, which was a learning experience which included alarms and reset buttons, but not a problem once understood. The kitchen could have included more pots and pans (like a lobster pot), so cooking was not ideal - however, there was enough silverware and dishes/glasses. All in all, we liked it and would return.
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Beautiful home in Boothbay

The house was large with plenty of room for 6 guests. We loved the screened in porch for our morning talks! Owners suite has a king bed and a gorgeous shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend! Great location!

The house was absolutely gorgeous, clean and spacious. Our family had a wonderful time! My only bugaboo was that we wanted to use the firepit in the backyard, but the area was rusty and a little overgrown with weeds, so we didn’t feel comfortable using that amenity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Glenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful wooded retreat

Beautiful property and large house. Company was very responsive. Saw lots if wildlife around the community.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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