Cottage rental in Boothbay Harbor, Maine - Lakeside Cottage Retreat: private, lrg dock, canoe, fireplace.S&West water views - Property 115618

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So many things you could do! Such as....: Enjoy swimming and laying in the sun on your very own dock alongside a sandy lakeside beach. Picnic table and outdoor grill set the stage for many great meals outside. This new, large dock will likely be where you'll want to spend hours watching loons, ducks, birds, fish & dragonflies. Just watching the wind on the water & light changing on the canvas of the treeline will capture the essence of this vacation. Paddle and explore the twin lakes by canoe or kayak: there's much to explore by boat and foot. Enjoy short or long hikes along any of the 14+ Land Trust Preserves boasts 2,500 acres in magnificent forests, along the seashore or local rivers. Day trip to one of our harbors authentic lighthouses, ride the railway village steam train & see the train museum or the antique auto museum filled with 60+ magnificent vehicles. Don't miss the marine aquarium on McKown Point filled with great information and live local sea critters -including a touching tank with crabs, starfish and sandshark

Shopping & Events Calendar (partial listing): Take in live stage theater and concerts at The Opera House or Carousel Dinner Theater or downtown movie cinema. Our vacation destination boasts numerous shops, boutiques, antique stores, 20 + galleries offering pieces in oil, watercolor, bronze, photography, metal & jewelry, ceramic, and pottery. Freeport (40 miles) & Kittery (100 miles) are virtual shopping meccas with dozens of brand name stores & outlets. April: 28-30 Fisherman's Festival; May:1-14 Photography Show; 6 Rocky Coast Road Race; 27-28 Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Show; JUNE:9-11 Boothbay in Bloom; 17 Lobster Boat Races; 23-24 Strawberry Festival, Owl's Head Airplane Museum Days; 27-28 Windjammer Days; JULY:1-2 Antique Engines at Railway Village; 4 Celebration!; 15-16 Antique Auto Days; 21-23 Jazz Weekend; AUGUST: 5 Boat Builders Festival; 19-20- Arts& Crafts Festival; 20 Children's Festival; SEPTEMBER: 8-11 Shipyard (sailing) Cup; 22 Miniature Golf Championship; 24 Charities Golf Classic; OCTOBER: 7-8 Fall Foliage Festival

Excursions & Dining : Coastal Maine is famous for lobster which is prepared in many delicious, creative dishes- or traditionally steamed and savored with melted butter. If oysters are your thing, don't miss our locally cultivated (& shipped all over USA) oysters- especially those from the Damariscotta River.Join a boat excursion to Cabbage Island for an authentic lobster & clam bake. Boothbay also offers other cuisine:authentic Italian (chef summers here but is from Italy) Chinese, Vietnamese, traditional American and even a few good pizza joints! Bars serve locally brewed beers and great chowders. Several of them often host local and regional musicians for live evening week-end entertainment. Fresh fruit, veggies, and preserves are sold weekly (Thurs am) at the farmer's market on the Boothbay Common. Local homemade ice cream, fudge, taffy & candy-- all down town by the harbor-- is a must! The harbor offers guided powerboat excursions, sunset sail, & kayak tours, go deep sea fishing, rent boats or bicycles.

Golf: 18 hole course (Boothbay Country Club) is newly expanded with a beautiful, challenging back 9. Private course. Restaurant and pro shop also at the clubhouse. Expanding perimeter for home sites and condos for future development already underway. Many public golf courses are within 45 miles and beyond. Also public driving ranges. 2 Miniature golf locations. Both daytime and evening by lights open for playing. Creative and challenging, these courses are fun for all ages. When was the last time you played? Photo opportunity!

Guest Book: The pictures don't do this justice! And great real estate!Sue& Adam Decker, MA 6/06 We have had a great time here at the cottage & lake! We've used the boats nearly every day and caught fish right off the dock! Sue& Travis Moore, CT 7/06 Your cottage is all that we hoped it would be & great family heirloom. We'll recommend it to family& friends! TJ & Marla Bond,PA 9/06 The cottage is a snapshot of simpler times& well preserved. Being here brought back memories of our childhood& made us feel like kids again! Sitting on the dock watching shooting stars was magical! Steve& Val,TX 8/06 This is such a wonderful place! We've been coming to Boothbay for years, but our family sold the cottage..we're so glad to have found yours! We always came May & September when it's less crowded--it seems like a well kept secret to be here then! We loved listening to the stream running beside the cottage & building fires in the evening! You have repeat renters for a long time to come! Laura & Dave, NJ 5/06

Other Activities: canoe, paddles & life jackets in all sizes provided; swim noodles, kick boards

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