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Spectacular Boathouse Cottage Located On A Private Dock In New Harbor

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A wooden deck with a red door, a white railing, and a view of the water and trees in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.
A marina with docked boats, a wooden pier, and a backdrop of trees and hills.
A living room with two white armchairs, a striped sofa, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of a garden and outdoor seating area.
A dining area with a round table, four chairs, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Bristol, ME
  • Place, Pemaquid Craft Co-op
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

New Harbor

Located in New Harbor, this cottage is on the waterfront. La Verna Preserve and Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider The Boothbay Playhouse and Dolphin Mini Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain biking.
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Map
Bristol, ME

What's nearby

  • Pemaquid Craft Co-op - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 44 min drive - 60.7 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 45 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Bristol Fisherman's Coop - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪East Boothbay General Store - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Starboard Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coveside Bar & Grill - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Boathouse Cottage Located On A Private Dock In New Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spectacular Boathouse Cottage Located On A Private Dock In New Harbor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Boathouse Cottage Located On A Private Dock In New Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Boathouse Cottage Located On A Private Dock In New Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Boathouse Cottage Located On A Private Dock In New Harbor located?

This family-friendly New Harbor cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve. Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site and La Verna Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Two couples get to vacation in idealistic, fantastic spot with us each having our own private space.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd time here. It’s a great spot with a view to die for…but making phone calls and internet connectivity is spotty. Close to groceries, crafts, and lobsters and seasonally restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harbor life

Thoroughly enjoyed staying in a working harbor. The house was clean and beautiful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine trip

Heaven-on-earth
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic and comfortable

We loved our stay at the Waterlot! The cottage was awesome with updated amenities. Even the water pressure was perfect. The quick walk to Shaw’s for happy hour was a plus. Highly Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Our stay was beyond perfect! Everything about the rental is amazing, it looks exactly like the photos. It was clean and had everything you would possibly need for your stay. The views of the harbor from the deck are breathtaking and so very peaceful. The host was so kind and helpful. We will definitely be back, loved it here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

Beautiful property, fully equipped and clean! We bought lobsters from the neighbor once but wish we had done that again. The host was kind and easy to work with. We plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Great location we able to visit several poplar attractions from this central area. We had 8 adults and had plenty of space. Great having lobster fishermen on both sides as neighbors. They offered to sale fresh lobster right off the boat.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely fabulous place

Our family enjoyed our stay at Waterlot! With 4 adult kids having two residences was perfect. Our hosts were fantastic. The place was clean and had everything we needed for a beautiful stay. Billy the lobster fisherman next door was so gracious. Could not have asked for more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Getaway in Maine

The perfect place to stay in Maine for comfort, views and the quintessential Maine vibe. The house is just as shown in the photos and everything is so comfortable and accessible that we felt right at home. I can't say enough about how great this place is and I'm an Interior Designer so I'm very particular about where I choose to stay. Thank you for the amazing hospitality and sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

We were so blessed from the moment we arrived to this beautiful rental. The harbor was very peaceful and so much fun to see the lobstermen living their trade. The host and caretaker were very responsive to any needs we expressed. It was truly a one of a kind experience. Everything was just as the pictures and description expressed. Thanks for allowing us to stay at your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Will be back next year

Of the 15 trips we have made to Maine this was the best. The two houses were first class as was the furnishings. The location provided an opportunity to observe the lobster industry right off the deck. Purchased lobster from Billy the neighbor who was a delight to get to know. Hope to make this our vacation net year.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home, Unique Location, Fabulous Stay!

This is a special place! The two units provide privacy for each couple (or more), are both well appointed, and come with everything you need. The location, however, is remarkably beautiful! You’re sitting on a dock on a stunning piece of the magnificent, craggy Maine coastline, with 270 degree views of this working lobster fishing community. We know the neighborhood and love the remoteness of it, but also know that it’s not hard to get to some great restaurants, lighthouses, other attractions. Thank you to the host and the property manager who were both responsive, informative and helpful! We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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We chose this house for the location. Celebrating my mother's 80th birthday, she always loved watching all the activity in the harbor. This is the perfect house for that. I was a little apprehensive about the double bunk size after reading a previous review. I'm 6'1 and had zero issues with space sleeping with my wife right next to me. All the beds were so comfortable, we might go and buy the same mattresses for all our own beds. The house was stocked with all the small things you wouldn’t expect a rental house to have. Couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you. We loved having your family and Happy Birthday to your mother.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique location, wonderful juxtaposition of luxury among working lobster boats

This wonderful property is a uniquely situated, new and elegant property that is hard to describe. We loved it; as an artist it was ideal, set on its own wharf among the working lobstering community of New Harbor with views to ocean. The interior, appliances, kitchen cabinets, fixtures and counters are all new. The bathrooms are new. It was like staying in a top rated hotel but in our own contemporary cottage. We have been lifelong and frequent visitors to Maine, we've done knotty pine and 'rustic'; this was NOT that. Which was a nice change up. The two building offered privacy and a huge space for 3 generations of our family to settle in. We were close (walking distance) to Shaws Seafood, and a short drive to other restaurants, groceries, and day trips to Pemaquid Point, beautiful white sand beach was less than two miles away, an easy ride, and Damariscotta was our go-to for shops. The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are an easy distance for a half day visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magazine Worthy

Waterlot puts you literally in the middle of a working harbor. A truly authentic Maine experience. A unique set up of two different living spaces tastefully decorated full of nuances offering privacy and plenty of places to hang out. Each night we prepared our cocktails in the pub, then headed out to the spacious deck to drink in the surprisingly quiet harbor. You can hear the channel bell buoy donging softly in the background. Billy next door was a great character to meet, and sold us the freshest lobster we have ever had in Maine. We took full advantage of the gourmet kitchen, creating some fabulous meals. We all love hiking, so we conveniently ferried out to Monhegan. A must do for hikers, an incredibly gorgeous hike around the island. We ventured out everyday, but always looked forward to coming back and hanging out and watching the boats from numerous vantage points. We all were so happy to be there. Waterlot captivates the essence of Maine, is immaculate, and esthetically cool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

True Taste f Maine

We knew we booked a unique location to spend a few days with friends and Waterlot did not disappoint. It is two beautiful homes built right on the water on its own wharf. I must admit I was a little nervous being on a working arbor it could be a bit noisy and smelly but it was neither. In fact it was surprisingly peaceful and quite even with your neighbors being commercial lobster wharfs and the harbor full of picture perfect lobster boats. Waterlot’s wharf is quite large with ample space to lounge outside to take in the views. Unfortunately for us it rained for most of our visit bit we did get a few hours to enjoy coffee or lunch on the deck. There is ample space for the four of us in the main building and the Pilot House. Having separate living space worked very well for our group as some had to do a little work while there. Both spaces were well equipped and beautifully decorated. The beds were also very comfortable. There is a lobster shack within walking distance, however, you will need to drive to stores and other restaurants around New Harbor. Just check their hours as many are not open every day. All and all this is an exceptional accommodation. Jenny was responsive to my questions. I would definitely stay again so I can hopefully experience the beauty of this location in the sunshine!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was probably one of the cleanest rentals we’ve used, the location was absolutely beautiful. Perfect for our group of six and our first visit to Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely atmosphere.

We would suggest 2 things: put a coffee maker in the Pilot house and put some cheap door stoppers in the main house. Little things. But loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Maine Rental

Location amazing. Property even more amazing. The houses are beautiful and new. Perfect amount of decorations and just so well appointed when it comes to kitchen utensils and small appliances. Sitting on the beautiful dock watching the working lobstermen/women was exciting and fun- just such a cool spot. The owner made the most of every space in the house. Having washer/dryer was such a plus and one unexpected pleasant surprise was the awesome bathroom/shower and great water pressure! This place was awesome from A to Z. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

What could be better!

Absolutely loved our stay. The cottage is gorgeous and super fun. I really enjoyed cooking in the well equipped kitchen and relaxing on the wharf. The best was having coffee and cocktails while watching the lobsterman go about their business. We have more to explore in the New Harbor area and would like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Host & Great Location

Beautiful, postcard picture perfect unit and location. Owner is very responsive. We noticed an issue with not getting reliable hot water, and a plumber was out the very next day - no easy feat given the location! We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oh the views

The property was so unique with just amazing views. Loved the lobstermen being so close. For those who love to cook and entertain, the kitchen was fully stocked with anything and everything you could need! The owner was very accommodating and easy to communicate with along with the property manager. Would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lobster Land

This was a great location - working lobster fishers all around. We almost asked to join them! They start their boats early but that was okay for us. House was perfect for us and our adult children! Really lovely!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
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