Cottage Overlooking Water

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A covered porch with wooden beams, a table, two chairs, and a view of the forest.
A small cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a window.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a red armchair, a wooden desk with a computer, and a window with blinds.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a window.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Georgetown Pottery

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Georgetown, ME
  • Place, Georgetown Pottery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Reid State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Georgetown

Located in Georgetown, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Monkey C Monkey Do and Brunswick Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Montsweag Flea Market and Maine Street. Bath Center for the Arts and Chocolate Church Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Map
Georgetown, ME

What's nearby

  • Georgetown Pottery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reid State Park - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Bowdoin College - 23 min drive - 26.6 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 35 min drive - 47.5 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 44 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 21 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cabin - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪One Stop Convenience Store & Deli - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Overlooking Water pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage Overlooking Water?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage Overlooking Water on 20 September 2027 start from NZ$1,973, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cottage Overlooking Water?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Overlooking Water?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Overlooking Water?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Overlooking Water located?

Located in the heart of Georgetown, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Georgetown Pottery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Kennebec River and Sewell Pond Conservation Area. Casco Bay is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A Sweet Spot by the river.

The cottage was comfortable, convenient and close to Bath and the Maritime Museum. We enjoyed the pass which was included, to visit Reid Sate Park on few occasions. There are nice walks nearby and also a Historical Tour of Bath. It's close to a Lobster Pound in nearby Five Islands. We would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Beautiful spot and cozy cottage

We had a wonderful stay at the Kennebec Cottage! The screened in porch was our favorite spot to have breakfast and we were able to rent kayaks for a trip down the river one day. The property is in a convenient location to Bath and Five Islands and only a short drive to Freeport and Boothbay Harbor. Ruth was very welcoming and helpful, we will definitely be back! The only things we would have changed would be to have a more comfortable mattress on the bed and the shower didn't seem to have been cleaned from the last guests, some of their items were left over.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
I always leave shower gel etc in the shower for my guests, so it was not left by previous guests. I am sure the shower was cleaned. This is the first person to ever mention the mattress and I have returning guests coming back again for a full month who are very happy with the mattress.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible experience.

The morning view of mother nature on display every morning, sipping coffee on the screened porch was incredible. The cottage has a central location to the beachs, City of Bath and the best Lobster shack ever. Great to stay all day exploring or use as a base camp. Can't wait till the next year for our return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

Perfect for a relaxing week. Cottage was simple but comfortable and plenty roomy for the two of us. Screen porch overlooking the river got a lot of use. A nice surprise was all the conservation land on the island open to the public. I found out about this online— It would be nice to let guests know about this great resource and provide a map! Great kayaking nearby, but no access from the cottage itself. Boat landing at the end of the peninsula and the town landing worked fine. The description listed a DVD player, but there was just a satellite cable box. No big deal for us, but just wanted to note. A fire pit was also listed but we couldn’t find it. We made a fire in the charcoal grill and that was fine. We had a nice bike ride down a dirt road in Arrowsic just over the bridge, but if you bring bikes, know that the main road has fast traffic and no shoulder. If you hike, bring headnets and long sleeves. Mosquitoes were fierce (even in early September) and DEET bug spray got ignored. Bugs weren’t bad around the cottage, though. Beautiful island, great classic lobster place at five islands harbor, lots to do and see nearby, or just read, relax and watch the tide. Overall a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent cabin accommodations, very quiet and relaxed.

The hosts are so sweet. I enjoyed my stay very much. Everything I wanted in a week's stay in Maine.The screened in porch was a bonus.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Het is een prachtige plek en een heerlijk huisje.

We hebben een heerlijke week gehad in dit huisje. Groot genoeg voor twee. De omgeving is prachtig en we hebben mooie tochten gemaakt op de verschillende schiereilanden. Een kano tocht op de rivier is aan te bevelen. Arenden gezien. Kortom we komen graag nog eens terug.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week by the water

My husband and I had a wonderful week at this quaint cottage by the water. The Back River was fantastic for kayaking on. We even watched a Bald Eagle fish for his breakfast from our screened-in porch. The location of the cottage was perfect - 10 minutes from the cute town of Bath but remote enough to feel you are away. We loved spending time at Reid Park and the Popham Fort and also took a day trip over to Maine's Coastal Botanical Garden in Boothbay Harbor. Such a lovely week! We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gorgeous spot on the river (tidal) in Arrowsic. Very peaceful and quiet and close to Bath.

The weather wasn't great that week but it still was a lovely vacation. Read, watched movies and went into Bath daily which is only 15 min drive away. There was a park pass included for Reid State park. The cabin was clean and the ambiance is rustic with beautiful views of the water. The drinking water has a high mineral content so two gallons of drinking water was in the fridge when I arrived. Katie was great. There was no running water on the last day which was fixed right away. The river is a great kayaking spot and you can rent kayaks on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great scenery and privacy

We enjoyed the local land preserves (KELP) for hiking. Plus, the management of the cabins supplied a season pass to get into the state parks free. The views were great from the large window in the living area. We saw Canadian geese in the marsh and kayaks and boats going by on the river. The bed was comfortable, but a king size would have been nice. We would definitely rent a cabin there again. it was just what we had hoped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome annivesary week

First time at cottage and we had the most enjoyable relaxing time. The cottage was clean and quite charming, with an amazing view of the back river. Saw lots of deer, eagles and even seals. Katie and Chris were so nice and friendly. Lots to do in the area too, the beach pass saved us money, plenty of walks to explore close by. Overall with all there is to do and the peacefulness, you can not go wrong, WE LOVED the place. gary & terry
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you for the kind words Gary & Terry! Hope to see you here again next summer!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kennebec cottage

It was a rustic cabin that also had wifi! Well designed. Liked the screen porch. We found the cottage to be very comfortable. Loved using the state park passes!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful place to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting!

A perfect way to start the summer! We have already marked our calendar for next year, and look forward to another relaxing week!
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10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful week at Back River!

Kennebec Cottage was charming and well equipped. The view from the porch, especially when there was a sunset or a boat going by, was spectacular. We appreciated having passes to beaches on both peninsulas and took full advantage of them. We enjoyed lobster at Five Islands Lobster Pound, then had another lobster dinner at the cottage (lobster pot and tools were provided). Even the weather cooperated to make a terrific vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Back river Bend is a great place for a relaxing visit to Georgetown, ME

We had a lovely stay at the Kennebec Cottage with its screened porch and views of the river. Everything at the cottage was as described and the pictures are very accurate. Best thing for us is that our dog was able to be with us! Ruth & Sam are very friendly and helpful. The generosity of the local people and artists was truly amazing. We loved visiting the shops in Bath and various artists' galleries in Georgetown, Arrowsic and Bath. People everywhere are so friendly and interesting. There are lots of excellent dining options nearby that were excellent. Back River Bend is an excellent location to kayak, relax and explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

We love Back River Bend

Very nice and well kept cottage with ample space and a great view of the river and wildlife. We always enjoy our stays at Back River Bend. Sam and Ruth are so nice. Ken & Nina Pollard
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Happy days at Back River Bend

This was our 5th year at Back River Bend in the Kennebec Cottage. BRB is a peninsula with about 8 cottages and a loft right on the Back River owned and hosted by Ruth and Sam Francis. Kennebec is an idyllic one-bedroom cottage that is both rustic and modern (think Direct TV and wifi). It has a screened porch looking out onto the river (as do most of the cottages) that is a perfect spot for reading, talking or just lazing without bugs. We have spent a month there each year and plan to return.
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8/10 Good

Great place for two in laid back Georgetown,ME

Nearest town - Bath. Not so touristy. A pass to all the State Parks and Beaches is included. Great hosts. We've stayed here for a week in summer for the last five years. Best prices in area. Local outstanding attractions are the Maritime Museum in Bath, the Botanical Garden in Booth Bay, and the trip to Seguin Island from Popham Beach. I would say forget the sofa bed.
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10/10 Excellent

Love always.

Maine is lovely, as is this quiet, serene corner. The owners are not obtrusive; they help you when you need help.
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