Westport Island holiday cottage

My husband and I went for a week in 08, based on the photos. The photos don't do it justice! If you want privacy, peace and quiet, this is the place to be. We brought our kayak with us, and found it to be awesome kayaking, good for beginners. The more experienced kayakers can go further afield, all from the front dock. You can watch seals basking at low tide, from the deck. Our older children (19 and 23) visited for a few days, and also loved the peace and quiet. If you love the ocean, this is the place to be. Has a lot of history too. We are coming back this year. After years of taking vacations on Georgetown Island, we are hooked for this location.
The master bedroom is very comfortable. The upstairs bedroom is a loft-attic space, all open and spartan. Worked fine for the older children, who were ready to camp if necessary.
We highly recommend this place.

My husband and I are repeat visitors. That says a lot about this alluring cottage and its surroundings. You’ll be treated to a view of the tidal Sheepscot River that’s a wow!, with a near 180-degree vista of the river and the distant shore of Barters Island. Photographers, it’s impossible to take a bad picture here.

The cottage affords easy access to Route 1 and the pleasures of the Midcoast, including lobster festivals, windjammer cruises, the Wyeth Museum in Rockland, the L.L. Bean outlet in Freeport, enchanting Boothbay Harbor with its plentiful restaurants and sailing events, plus myriad opportunities for hiking, nature walks, and biking (many rental spots). Grab great values at the Goodwill in Bath (20-minute drive).

The cobblestone streets of the historic Old Port section in Portland (45-minute drive) lead to boutique shopping, one-of-a-kind stores, several good bookshops and a vibrant nightlife. Be sure to treat yourself to an all-natural pizza baked in wood-fired clay ovens at the Flatbread Company on Commercial St. And don’t miss Becky’s Diner, also on Commercial, for a tasty and filling breakfast at modest prices.

Closer to Westport Island, the village of Wiscasset offers Red’s Eats (often cited by The New York Times) where vacationers form a line on the sidewalk for Red’s famous clam and lobster rolls. Directly across the street, Sarah’s Cafe serves sit-down meals, wonderful soups and a changing selection of homemade breads. Further along Water St., Le Garage restaurant features a downstairs bar overlooking the water (still free popcorn the last time we were there). Visit art galleries, a wine shop, antique stores galore, and a great thrift shop at the Episcopal Church on Hodge St. On Route 1 at the turnoff for Westport Island, there is a rental shop that will deliver and pick up your choice of a good quality single or tandem kayaks.

My husband and I always make fascinating (and sometimes challenging) discoveries on each visit. We plan to return to this uniquely charming cottage in future summers.