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3 Bedroom Oceanfront Cottage with Private Dock and Amazing Views of Linekin Bay!

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Stunning Views of Linekin Bay and beyond!
Beautiful views over Linekin Bay and beyond!
View from property
Rainbow over Cabbage Island
small shared beach for the kids to swim at high tide and explore at low tide.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Cabbage Island
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Carousel Music Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

3 Bedroom Oceanfront Cottage with Private Dock and Amazing Views of Linekin Bay!

Compass Rose is a 100-Year-Old Quintessential Maine 3 Bedroom cottage with thoughtful modern updates, spectacular ocean front views, a private deep-water dock and float. Wake up to the most incredible sunrises over Linekin Bay. Enjoy the large open and partially covered deck with expansive views to Linekin Bay, Cabbage Island, the open ocean and beyond! Kids can enjoy the small, shared beach area next to the house to swim between mid and high tide and collect shells and sea glass at low tide. Activities and amenities to enjoy from your own private deep-water dock include the following for the whole family:

* 3 Ocean Kayaks
* 1 Tandem Kayak (Hobie Sit on Top Kayak)
* 2 Paddle Boards
* Fishing Gear for All
* Lilly Pad for the kid's enjoyment
* All paddles and safety equipment
* Swim Ladder on Dock

Compass Rose is just 1.2 miles away from Boothbay Harbor Center where there is an abundance of shops, restaurants, fishing charters, harbor cruises, sailing charters, whale watches, day trips to Monhegan Island and more! Enjoy hiking trails and two beautiful parks all within walking distance from the Cottage. Boothbay Botanical Gardens is a must visit for the whole family when taking in all of what the Boothbay Region has to offer. Linekin Bay Resort is just a stone's throw from the Cottage which offers an amazing restaurant, outdoor bar and grill that with excellent food and live music.

This comfortable, cozy cottage boasts a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to make a great meal when the view is just too good to leave! Dine indoors or out and enjoy the comfortable living room with tastefully updated coastal furniture. The Cottage has a fast Wi-Fi and a Smart TV to enjoy all of the comforts of home, but don't forget about the classic board games for the whole family to enjoy. Light a fire to stay warm on those cool nights and cottage has AC units for those hot summer days. The Compass Rose Cottage has everything you need to experience and enjoy all that Boothbay Harbor has to offer!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please no unattended children on the deck or dock
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only. Needs to be discussed with owners.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cottage is on an older OBD system for septic. Please use water conservatively and spread usage throughout the day as not to overwhelm the system.

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 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

About the area

Boothbay Harbor

Located in Boothbay Harbor, this cottage is on the waterfront. Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum and Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ovens Mouth Preserve and Linekin Bay. Maine State Aquarium and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Boothbay Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Barrett Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Carousel Music Theater - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 50 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tugboat Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunton's Doghouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Bedroom Oceanfront Cottage with Private Dock and Amazing Views of Linekin Bay! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 3 Bedroom Oceanfront Cottage with Private Dock and Amazing Views of Linekin Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Bedroom Oceanfront Cottage with Private Dock and Amazing Views of Linekin Bay!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Bedroom Oceanfront Cottage with Private Dock and Amazing Views of Linekin Bay! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Linekin Bay and Cabbage Island. Barrett Park and Fisherman's Memorial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corry U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time - the location is truly beautiful. The owners were wonderful to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the Compass Rose, and loved every minute of it. The location is amazing and the cottage has been very thoughtfully appointed. It’s a real gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

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

Beautiful Location

We loved staying at this beautifully decorated cottage. The view was beautiful, and we loved watching the tide come in and out. We had everything we needed and would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan S.

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

Getaway in Boothbay

Our hosts, Jen and Matt, were committed to ensuring we had a good stay. The fireplace was great on cool nights!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Quintessential New England Getaway

The Compass Rose cottage provided a quaint family seaside getaway with beautiful coastal views. The dock was perfect for swimming & fishing. Owners Matt & Jen were very responsive to any issues and made great recommendations for things to do in the area. The neighborhood was great for taking strolls & central to fun areas to explore all around Boothbay Harbor. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was large and quaint. The hosts thought of everything. Two kayaks & life-jackets are there for use. The kitchen is fully stocked for meal prep and dining. Spectacular views from the living room primary bedroom. This seems the best place in all of Boothbay Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Fantastic water views in a quaint cozy cottage

The cottage is cozy but very well equipped and the access to nearby Linekin Bay resort make this a wonderful destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect porch!

We had the most relaxing and peaceful time at the cottage, just sitting in the porch watching the lobster boats right in front of you was wonderful! What spectacular views. The resort next door was fabulous to have access to.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Beautiful spot!

The epitome of Maine living - charming, simple and nature at its best! We definitely hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Linekin Bay

Very much enjoyed the property and the personal touch of having the owner, Matt, help me out on accessing the Wi-Fi Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful property with the option to do lots of stuff on the water.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Lovely home / Matt and Jen were great

The home was comfortable , and well stocked with anything we needed . We will definitely be back .
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B., Arlington, VA, USA

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

Another great visit to Boothbay

We just wrapped another great stay at this cozy, charming summer cottage on Linekin Bay. The view from the deck is fantastic and Jen And Matt have arranged for everything a small group or family needs to enjoy a coastal Maine vacation. Access to the Linekin Bay Resort, just a few steps down the road, is a huge plus and provides the best of both worlds — all the amenities of the resort, including the restaurant and bar, and your own private space and deck and dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine f.

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

Beautifully decorated old style cottage on the water Comfortable, cozy and stylish Maine decor

So close to the sea, breathtaking from the sunrises to the star-filled night sky, abundant with nature and an ever changing view. Mackerel fishing off the dock, happy hour at sunset on the comfortable deck! Love it! The kitchen is a bit too tiny but who cares?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Oceanfront Cottage Happiness

We recently stayed at this property for a week, had a wonderful and memorial experience. The host was great with correspondence, the house was clean and had everything you'd could need. The history of the house that was provided was interesting and there was a well provided guide of where to eat, things to do and more. Our sons enjoyed fishing off the dock and catching mackerel. Access to Linekin Bay Resort was a big plus too! I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danna K.

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

Great time

We had a great time. The view is outstanding. Stay was very relaxing simply hanging on the deck and dock. The water was cold, but we managed to swim. Used kayaks from Linekin Bay and took a puffin cruise. Loved the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Cute cottage, great location

My family of six stayed in this cute cottage for a long weekend in June. It has a great patio and dock. The access to Linekin resort is really nice. We used the pool, kayaks, and restaurant. The cottage is also a very short drive to town. The owners were easy to communicate with. I’d definitely recommend this place others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman M.

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

Great time!

Love our time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

A wonderful time

We had a wonderful week at The Compass Rose Cottage!! The cottage is exactly as pictured, so charming, spotlessly clean and had everything we could possibly need for a week in Maine. The location is perfect, everything we wanted to do and see was 5 minutes away. You can't beat the view from the deck. The owners were extremely helpful and easy to reach. Having access to the neighboring resort was a great bonus. Thanks again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B., Arlington, VA, USA

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

Classic Maine cottage in Boothbay

The view from the deck is priceless and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay with our 3 kids. Access to the Linekin Bay Resort makes this a great combo -- a classic and private cottage on the water yet only steps away from all the amenities and restaurant of the resort. Matt was very responsive prior to and during the week and we didn't have any issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon U.

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

Perfect Anniversary Getaway!

We celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary here and it was such a perfect trip! The Compass Rose Cottage is so charming and the location is absolutely perfect! The cottage, situated on the rocks, overlooks the stunning bay with close access to the downtown area. We loved reading about the history of the cottage and venturing over to Linekin Resort - such a great added bonus. Matt was a wonderful and helpful host who made our stay so welcoming and special. I wish I could bottle up this cottage and keep it forever - but we at least have all the wonderful memories! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Pure awesomeness!

What a find! Matt and Jen’s 100 year old cottage is rustic but so charming and cozy. And the view is simply breathtaking! We spent hours on the deck overlooking the bay. It was always quiet, calm and very peaceful! We loved Compass Rose and Linekin Bay Resort which is just down the street. It was a wonderful week and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Z.

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

Amazing stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at Compass Rose cottage. We loved spending time on the deck and dock just relaxing and taking in the beautiful views. The cottage is very charming, well equipped, and we did not want for anything. The cottage is also well located just a short distance from Boothbay Harbor where we enjoyed the local shops and restaurants. We also explored the beach, preserves and a restaurant in Southport Harbor. Having access to the amenities at Linekin Bay Resort is a huge plus. We played tennis and our sons swam in the saltwater pool. All combined, we had an amazing stay and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Z.

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

Another wonderful stay!

This was our second stay at Compass Rose, and once again, it was wonderful. I can't say enough about the breathtaking views from the deck (and the dock) - from sunrise to sunset, watching the tide roll in and out, along with the picturesque blue skies and sailboats. We enjoyed the restaurants and shops in Boothbay Harbor. We also used the pool, kayaks and tennis courts - some of the amenities that were provided by our hosts through Linekin Bay Resort. Matt was very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend Compass Rose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold M.

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

A relaxing place

The property is a wonderful older camp with everything you need to be very comfortable. It feels like a well loved place, with great views of the water. Nice just to sit on the porch over looking the water, watching loons fishing and talking. Get lost in a book and completely relax. No need to go anywhere! I will be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Matt Messer

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We have been enjoying the Boothbay Harbor area for many years and it has been our dream to someday own a property here. We love the natural beauty and take advantage of all of the various activities you can do here including kayaking and hiking.

What makes this property unique

Having your own private Oceanfront Cottage and deep water dock while being able to enjoy all the amenities Linekin Bay Resort has to offer!

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