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Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Sun loungers, beach towels
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Nestled on the Pemaquid Peninsula, this post and beam home offers a serene retreat. Privacy abounds with a short walk to Calf Island on tranquil Boyd Pond where you can kayak, canoe or simply enjoy nature. With two bedrooms and a loft that comfortably accommodates 5 people, there is ample space for relaxation in the fully equipped kitchen or living area with gas stove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5975 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You

This lovely post and beam home is conveniently located on the Pemaquid Peninsula and is perfect for those who want a stress-free and quiet vacation get-away. Privacy abounds this property and is just a five minute walk to Calf Island on tranquil Boyd Pond where you can enjoy the wildlife while sitting on the dock, swimming or enjoying a kayak or canoe ride. This is a perfect place for those who love nature and wish to get away from the busyness of everyday life. We are a short drive to Bristol's wonderful saltwater beach, Pemaquid Point, Fort William Henry and the quaint and lovely downtown of Damariscotta. Bristol is centrally located in coastal Maine for day trips throughout the region. Boat trips to Mohegan Island, whale and puffin watches can be found in New Harbor which is just minutes from Bristol. We are approximately 40 minutes from Booth Bay Harbor for those who want to spend a day in this beautiful harbor town. The home has two bedrooms and a loft that can accommodate 5 people comfortably. There is a queen bed in one bedroom, two twin beds in the second bedroom and a full size pull-out sofa in the loft. There is a fully applianced kitchen, a full bath and a living area with a gas stove. A large deck and a private screened porch are part of this wonderful property to enjoy the peaceful Maine evenings. This home awaits your arrival.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 975 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

All trash must be removed from the property at the end of the rental period
All used sheets, towels, etc. to be removed from beds and kitchen and left in the bathroom tub
House key is located on the grill on the screened porch. Please return to same place at the end of rental period.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Tranquil Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You

About the neighborhood

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Bristol, ME

What's nearby

  • La Verna Preserve - 13 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 20 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 43 min drive - 31.3 miles
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 43 min drive - 31.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bristol Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Round Pond Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Glidden Point Oyster Farm - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Muscongus Bay Lobsters - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You located?

Located in the heart of Bristol, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Biscay Pond, La Verna Preserve, and Pemaquid Craft Co-op. Dodge Point Public Reserved Land and Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Tranquil And Peaceful Vacation Getaway Just Waiting To Welcome You Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

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

wonderful

we enjoyed the place very much, couldn't ask for anything better very comfortable and homely, planning to stay again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

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

Vacation House

This is the 6th summer we have stayed in this house and we love it! The access to the pier and pond are amazing! It is also close to many attractions and towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was quiet and peaceful. Each night my family and I enjoyed the fireflies and listening to the night sounds of nature.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krysten L.

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

Excellent

The house was very clean and cozy. Peaceful location. Host was accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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

Weekend getaway

Honest 5 star review on all counts. We had a peaceful and restorative stay. Everything was easy and well thought out. Highly recommended, and we'd go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Awesome place

This cabin style house was perfect for us and our grandchildren. Just minutes from the beach and restaurants. House was very clean and very well stocked. It is in the woods in a very quiet neighborhood. We thought it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Lovely Maine Long Weekend

I stayed here with friends for a local wedding. The home was very cute and well-kept. It is in a great location, making it an easy drive to towns in multiple directions. Our only negative was that we had to take all trash with us and because we left on a Sunday, the local transfer station was closed, so we had to drive for a while with our trash in the car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location

Wilderness Home

They need to install a culvert at the base of the driveway up to the house where it’s washed out and dangerously jagged rocks could damage a car or tires. The deck is seriously in need of power washing to remove mildew and lesson slips & falls, especially when it’s wet or after rain. The screen doors on the porch don’t fit tight, so the door latches don’t catch or lock, so critters could get in. Listing says there is access to a pond and island, but no information was provided regarding where it is and how to get to it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin H.

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

Delightful "Cottage In The Pines"

We usually look for places closer to the water, but this place gave us a whole new perspective of vacationing in Maine. I always think BUGS when in the woods, but not only was there a spacious screened in porch, we were able to hang out on the open deck and enjoy morning coffee while the sun rose in the sky. Yes, there were mosquitoes, but we did find times when it was tolerable to be outside -- albeit with protection -- and not get chased indoors. We took the short jaunt to Boyd Pond, went for a swim, got sprinkled lightly by a passing shower, borrowed the owners' kayaks, and enjoyed the feeling of being there all alone -- nobody else was on that pond while we were there... Inside the cottage we found everything we needed. The Internet was spotty, though. Don't know if anything can be done about that... We enjoyed Pemaquid Beach almost every day -- a true gem. It was only a short drive to many new (for us) dining venues. We enjoyed a river cruise on an oyster boat down the Damariscotta River and also a day trip to Monhegan Island on a glorious summer day. We highly recommend this cottage in the pines...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

diane b.

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

Peaceful, Quiet and Cozy

We booked two weeks here as a much needed get away. The cabin is clean and well maintained. We used it both as a place to relax as well as a home base for trips along the coast. It’s the woods are lovely. We saw the trees go from green to red, yellow and orange during our stay. Chickadees were peeping in the trees and we watched a flock of turkeys amble through the yard one morning. We cooked many of our meals in the well stocked kitchen. The screened in porch was very nice and it was handy to have washer and dryer. The gas stove in the living room was perfect for the chilly evenings. The only thing that would have made it better was more comfortable seating from which to relax ands watch the flames. Damariscotta is nearby with an organic grocery Co-op, restaurants, shops and an amazing Pumpkin Fest. We also visited nearby Pemaquid lighthouse, Bristol Nature Trail and Pemaquid beach. The cabin is out of the way yet centrally located for day trips north and south along the coast. We visited Boothbay Harbor Botanical Gardens, the Maritime Museum in Bath, Portland Museum of Art, Rockland Breakwater lighthouse, and even went up to Acadia one day. All in all we have a wonderful time and appreciated the care put into making the cabin so welcoming.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect centralized spot minutes from the Bristol Mills Swimming hole and pemiquid beach nestled in the woods just off of 130.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean home. Very comfortable stay. Thought the water access would be a bit closer but it certainly didn’t ruin our stay! Great location for accessing nature trails, lighthouse, kayaking, dining, and shopping if that’s your thing. Wish we had a few more days for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cabin is cozy and we found it comfortable. However, I was surprised the beds were not made. The owner claims her preference was to leave folded sheets at the bottom of the bed for the client to make the bed. I find this quite unusual for a rental property; and, I believe, it sets the wrong tone for a vacation visit. In addition, the client is required to remove trash to a transfer station (a distance away) on departure (in our case, the station was closed on departure day). I also find this quite unusual. It would seem reasonable that both the above should be included and part of the departure cleaning service’s responsibility. The owner stated the main area ceiling fan was only partially working (on setting “1” only, as they hadn’t got around to fixing it). For a summer rental with no A/C, it would seem this should be priority issue for repair even in Maine during the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The house was clean and well-located for our needs. Boyd Pond offered fantastic fishing. The area is off the beaten track, but amazing and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cottage in the Maine woods.Beautiful setting. Very private.Charming interior with nice loft. Cozy and comfortable. Screened porch great outdoor space. Excellent in-house amenities and supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Slice of tranquility

We had such a great time. The property is very nice easy to walk around. The path to the dock is hard to find, the area and towns are beautiful. The house had everything in it that you needed. Awesome stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradford C.

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

Cozy & Peaceful

I arrived in the middle of a late March snow storm! After harrowing driving conditions, it was a relief to enter a very warm and cozy cottage in the woods at Boyd Pond. The gas stove was lit and made the cottage warm and inviting.The chairs around the stove were very comfortable. the kitchen was well-stocked with all you need to cook and eat a great meal.The owners were available at a moments notice, and were very helpful with answers to my questions.All in all, I look forward to my next stay at Boyd Pond. I have been coming to Lincoln County for 25 years, and this location was a great surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Very nice

Property was everything as advertised.Very nice. Didn’t hear at all from property manager during stay. I would expect PM would call shortly after our arrival to make sure everything was OK. They didn’t.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

Bristol Peacefulness

Great spot to sit and relax after visiting sites of Maine. Beautiful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

Wedding guest

Nice stay some difficulty getting the ready due to one mirror in house. Besides that very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

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

Great vacation home!

This is the 4th year we have stayed and loved it! The new chairs in the living room area were a great addition. The property inside and out was clean and well maintained. This is also close to my parents’ house, and close to Damariscotta, the lighthouse, restaurants, and of course the water. We will be back again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah C.

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

Bristol ME

Love the area - cabin is convenient to Damariscotta,Bristol and Round Pond. Boyd pond is a gem too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

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

Weekend in Bristol

Quiet location, nice walk to the pond! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Q.

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

Wedding weekend

Beautiful property. Quiet and clean. Great weekend getaway location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne F.

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

Cozy cabin in an excellent location

We stayed two nights here for a girls get together. Very private, clean and comfortable beds. The cottages location was perfect for us! Not far from Pemaquid beach and the town of Damariscotta. Also, a nice wooded trail to hike within walking distance. I would say that we were a little surprised to have to make our beds when we arrived. That was a first for us. Although there were written instructions on the doors, we found them very complicated to use. Other than those two issues, it was a lovely stay, and I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023