Cottage on the Water with Beautiful View

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Parking available
Laundry
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Georgetown, ME

Georgetown Pottery
‪3 min walk‬
Reid State Park
‪14 min drive‬
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
‪43 min drive‬
Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This cottage is on a small bluff overlooking the water and surrounding marshes. It is located on a secluded peninsula just 5 miles from Bath, Me.

There is a hiking trail along water's edge and also kayaks and canoes to rent to explore the waterways.

The cottage has wood beamed ceilings and pine floors. There is a good size screened porch from which you can enjoy sunset views over the water.

There is a queen size bed in one bedroom and two twin size beds in the other. The couch in the living room converts to a bed for additional sleeping accommodations.

For those who desire to stay 'plugged in' we offer basic channels and Wifi.

The kitchen is complete with full size refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster and coffee pot not to mention all the pots, pans, dishes and utensils you will need. If you enjoy to BBQ there is a charcoal grill just outside the front door. For lobster lovers we have a large pot available for you to cook them fresh in your cottage.

The Midcoast area of Maine is known for its miles of white sandy beaches and lobster wharfs where you can enjoy their famous lobster dinners on the dock as you watch the lobstermen bringing in their catch for the day. What makes the midcoast so appealing is the fact that you get to enjoy all this without the crowds. You will love the slower pace of life and the pristine beauty of this untouched area.

Property manager

Katie Francis

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$50 Pet Cleaning Fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

During the month of June 2020, only Maine residents

Important information

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Georgetown

Located in Georgetown, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Maine Maritime Museum and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Montsweag Flea Market and Maine Street. Maine State Aquarium and Boothbay Railway Village are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Georgetown, ME

What's nearby

Georgetown Pottery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Reid State Park - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
Popham Beach - 35 min drive - 33.3 km
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 42 min drive - 44.4 km
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 43 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

Brunswick Station - 20 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Cabin - ‬10 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Fiona's Catering - ‬10 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
‪Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Water with Beautiful View pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Water with Beautiful View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the Water with Beautiful View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Water with Beautiful View located?

Located in the heart of Georgetown, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Georgetown Pottery, Casco Bay and Kennebec River. Sewell Pond Conservation Area is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

25 August 2024

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

Great cabin, wonderful hosts

We stayed for five weeks with two Labrador dogs. The cabin was great - simple with frills. The host family were wonderful.

Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean Pierre D.

7 July 2024

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

Beautiful historic property

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

20 July 2023

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

Simple and nice

It’s the perfect size , atmosphere , nice setting ,,, love the piece and quite and it’s close enough to town

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

25 July 2023

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

Classic Maine

Great little cabin. Easy to get to, while being quiet, private, fun and without any of the vacation destination crowding common in some Maine coastal towns. Be sure to spend a few evenings on the screened porch and make your way over to Five Islands for a meal or two.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste K.

2 September 2023

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

Secluded Maine getaway

Great escape from the city and to connect with nature. Enjoyed being stuck at home even in the rain to sit on the screened in porch and appreciate the surroundings. Katie, the host was attentive to our needs.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen P.

7 July 2024

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

Absolute gem! New favorite place!

I've been traveling up and down Maine peninsulas for the last 5 years. This is my new favorite spot for a lot of reasons. The location is beautiful and serene. The porch overlooking the tidal river is amazing. The proximity to Bath meant quick and easy trips for shopping, museums, and the Patten Free Library. The location was also conveniently close to Reid Sate Park (love it) and the season pass was an appreciated token. I loved this cabin. It had everything you need to make for a comfortable and cozy stay. Upon arrival the property was sparkling clean. The host and homeowners are lovely and attentive. The communication was prompt and reliable--they are so nice! I felt safe as a solo female traveler and would highly recommend this property. This stay gave me a much needed mom break. I hope they'll have us back. Thanks again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

11 September 2022

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

Beautiful spot

Our third visit to this corner of the world while staying at Back River Bend. The property and the area are just beautiful. The cottages have everything you need. We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B., Lowell, MA

17 August 2022

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

Another wonderful week at Back River Bend

This was our third time staying at Back River Bend and we had another wonderful time! Communications with Katie is always timely, helpful and friendly. The cottage is just right for our family (children 6 &10). We enjoy the location and spend the week going to Reid State Park, Popham Beach, Bath, Boothbay. We also enjoy just relaxing on the screen porch and watching the tidal river. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

28 July 2022

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

Summer 2022

Has everything needed for a great base location to enjoy all mid coast Maine has to offer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

M A.

25 August 2021

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

Beautiful Property

Everything about this property was above and beyond what we expected. The cabin was rustic with all the basic necessities. The screened in porch was perfect for watching the sunset over the river. Also, if you are looking to rent with a larger group, there are other rentals on the property. The managers and other family who live there were all so friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B., Lowell, MA

8 August 2021

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

Another Great Stay!

Another great stay at your cottages on the Back River! Beautiful river views, great screen porch and excellent location. Also, easy and excellent communications. Thank you - we are looking forward to staying again next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

17 July 2021

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

peaceful escape to the Maine coast

We had a wonderful week at the cabin! Georgetown is so relaxing and quaint ! We will definitely go back next year. Really enjoyed the passes for Reid and Popham. We loved the tidel river also for Kayaking!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie M., MIDDLEBURY Vermont

22 June 2021

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

Loved the cabin by the river

The cabin was exactly what we expected and great. We especially loved the screened in porch and being able to put our kayaks in close to the house. I was surprised by the lack of mosquitoes. My daughter explained that it was likely because of the salt marsh. They don’t like salt water. Hosts were great and it was a terrific location for exploring the Mid Coast region. Reid State Park is about 15 minutes away and we so appreciated the park pass. Gorgeous beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rose O.

30 June 2019

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

Great vacation spot

We enjoyed our stay. The porch was a relaxing place to enjoy the view. We were able to get to the beach every day and the passes were a plus!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ted J.

23 June 2019

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

Great place to relax, peaceful in all weather conditions.

Beautiful view of the mash and river. Bring your favorite mosquito and bug clothing for outdoor enjoyment. The porch is screened and a great place to read or sit.

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

25 October 2018

A wonderful week

The cottage is small and rustic and everything we needed for a week away. The views of the water from the back porch were a highlight and we appreciated being able to travel with our dog. It was a short 10 minute or so drive to Bath but also felt remote with a short hiking trail on the property and ability to get my paddle board in the water without having to drive to a put in site. Please note, you need to bring drinking water but this isn't much of an inconvenience.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dan M., Cambridge, MA, USA

26 August 2017

Great location and views.

We spent hours each day sitting in the back porch watching the salt marsh change with the tides and walking the short trail that starts next to the house. Lots to see and do within a few miles of the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Debbie H.

28 August 2016

Exact;y what we were looking for and as advertized

We had a wonderful week in Maine, and the cottage was perfect -- rustic, but comfortable with a great view and easy access to kayaking from the property. We slept well with a cool breeze every night, after very active days. The inclusion of a pass to Reid State Park and Popham Beach was a real bonus and a money-saver because we went to each a few times. I am rating our stay as 4 stars rather than 5 primarily because the mosquitoes in the area were awful during our stay; worse in the woods and by a river than if we were closer to open ocean. Also, the nature of staying in a cabin is hard to describe as 5 star.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

E R.

15 August 2016

Rustic Cabin

Rustic cabin in a quiet, peaceful setting. Screened in porch offered a great spot for reading and relaxing. One evening we saw a deer running along the marsh. Internet connection was very reliable. For anyone with any physical limitations this is not the spot for them. Both bedrooms are upstairs with the bathroom downstairs. Bedrooms get very hot during the day but do cool down at night with the help of a fan. Queen size bed is not very comfortable but twin beds are ok.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gwen R.

8 August 2016

A lovely location

We have been staying at Back River Bend for many years and just love it there! The cabin is clean, all dishes, lobster pots, frying pans, silverware, charcoal grill-outside (you name it, it is already there). We LOVE RUTH and SAM! The rented boat slip allows us to dock our boat there and we do not have to worry about someone cutting it loose and we don't have to pull the boat out when it is low tide as there is enough water there whether it is high tide or low tide!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

13 July 2016

Perfect and updated

We have stayed in Sagadahoc many times and always love it. This year the furniture is updated and really made a difference. We enjoyed an amazing week. We rented kayaks onsite and went out on the Back River almost daily, a great way to see the area. Back River Bend is perfectly situated for beaches, hiking, biking, and great eating adventures. Booked for 2017...❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

5 July 2016

Very nice cottage with great views of the river

The cottage is cozy, clean, and well maintained. The screened porch overlooking the river is a big plus. It's suitable for a short stay or a long-term vacation rental. We definitely recommend it.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

25 August 2015

Cottage in the Woods

Quant Little Cottage Peaceful and Serene Owners were polite and helpful Would stay here again

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

28 July 2015

Awesome!!

Great cottage, excellent location, super owners. There is so much to see and do in this area, you could truly spend your entire sightseeing vacation in this location. The cottage had plenty of room for our family, and very clean. The owners were very helpful and gave excellent information for sightseeing tips.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

4 October 2013

Peace and beauty

We loved the property. The cabin was beautiful, and the screened porch was heaven morning coffee, afternoon relaxation, or evening drinks. If there weren't so many things to do within short driving distance, We could have spent the whole time on that porch. We enjoyed the privacy, the views, and the access to the water with our rented canoes. Can't wait to go back!

About the host

Hosted by Katie Francis

We, Sam and Ruth Francis, are the owners and hosts of eight rental properties in Georgetown, Maine. We have four wonderful grown sons and are proud grandparents. We worked for years to finish our timber frame dream home at the tip of the peninsula. We have past the property management part of the cottages to our son, Chris and his wife, Katie.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this unique fifty acre property with its half mile long peninsula over thirty years ago. Since then we have lived here and operated a traditional wooden boat shop. Over the years we have built six charming cottages, as well as, converted a Sailor's Loft to a rental with breathtaking, panoramic views. We also, offer the home that we first built and lived in to renters, with it's ideal location at the tip of the peninsula with deep water frontage and a private dock. We have added other touches to our property with a garden house, ten slip boat dock, a hiking trail and clearings for fishing and picnics.

What makes this property unique

The cottages are situated to allow privacy and also to maintain the quality of the open, natural spaces. Each cottage overlooks the marsh and the Back River which flows off the mighty Kennebec River and nature conservancy land beyond.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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