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Unforgettable Waterfront Retreat: Featured on PBS, Perfect for Families & Friends!

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Unforgettable Waterfront Retreat: Featured on PBS, Perfect for Families & Friends! provides amenities, such as a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 161275 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Unforgettable Waterfront Retreat: Featured on PBS, Perfect for Families & Friends!

  • Captain's Quarters: A Historic Waterfront Estate on Linekin Bay

    Welcome to Captain's Quarters, a legendary three-story private estate in East Boothbay that truly lives up to its name. Originally built in the late 1800s as an Inn for the Eastern Steamship Company, and lovingly cared for and updated, this home is the "real deal" for anyone who loves the ocean. Featured on the PBS series Getting Away Together, "CQ" offers a level of space and history that is hard to find elsewhere. Whether you're here to sail, swim, or simply watch the sunset over Cabbage Island, this is a place where family legacies are made.

    Charming Features
    Massive Wrap-Around Porch: This glass and screen-enclosed porch wraps around three sides of the house. It's a vacation world of its own, featuring white wicker furniture, foosball, Ping-Pong, a library, and a dining area—all with front-row views of the bay.
    A Kitchen for the Crew: Designed for large gatherings, the kitchen boasts a massive refrigerator, a matching freezer, two coffee makers, and a central island where everyone can gather to help with meal prep.
    Whimsical Themed Bedrooms: With eight distinct bedrooms across the top two floors, every guest finds a unique sanctuary—from the magic of the Harry Potter Room and the hand-painted Butterfly Room to the nostalgic Soldier's Room.
    Deep-Water Dock: Extending into Linekin Bay with 10 feet of depth at low tide, the dock is perfect for sunbathing, fishing, or docking your own boat (mooring rental available upon request!). The dock is shared with one shy neighbor!
    Multi-Tiered Grounds: The lawn cascades down to the water, featuring a dedicated BBQ area for grilling and chilling, a swing set for the kids, and space for croquet, cornhole, and badminton.

    Captain's Quarters offers incredible value for large groups—renting eight comparable hotel rooms in the region would cost nearly double! It's the ultimate setting for a reunion or a multi-family retreat.

    The Details:

    Minimum Stay: 4-Night Minimum. Stay a week or longer for an even better value to your stay! Small Group Specials also available!

    BEDROOMS: 8 Bedrooms: (1) King, (1) Queen, (1) Double and (1) twin, (2) twins, (2) twins, (2) twins, (2) twins, (2) twins

    BATHROOMS: (1) Full bathroom with 3/4 bathroom with shower, (1) Full bathroom with shower/tub combo, (1) Full bathroom with shower/tub combo.

    DOGS PERMITTED? Yes! Up to two adult dogs of most breeds are welcome.

    LINENS & TOWELS INCLUDED? Yes, linens and towels are included in your reservation.

    Explore the Region
    Linekin Bay Activities: Sail, kayak, or boat right from your private float. The bay is yours to explore, with Cabbage Island just across the water.
    East Boothbay History: Immerse yourself in the boat-building heritage of the area or grab a world-class breakfast pizza at the nearby East Boothbay General Store.
    Land Trust Trails: Explore miles of pet-friendly hiking trails through the Boothbay Region Land Trust, offering stunning views of the peninsula.
    Downtown Entertainment: A short drive takes you into Boothbay Harbor for whale watching, boutique shopping, and a vibrant local arts scene.

    Book your historic coastal getaway at Captain's Quarters today!

    COTTAGE CONNECTION Vacation Rentals. Privately Owned. Professionally Managed. Trusted since 1993. Cottage Connection was one of the first vacation rental companies in the Midcoast region of Maine. Since being founded by Jeff and Audrey Miller in 1993, Cottage Connection has been trusted by homeowners and vacationers alike to connect each family with the perfect vacation cottage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 13,728 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located in East Boothbay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Carousel Music Theater and Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Boothbay Farmers' Market and Montsweag Flea Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Kayaking, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our East Boothbay travel guide
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East Boothbay, ME

What's nearby

  • A harbor with boats, a dock, and a rocky shoreline with a lobster trap.
    Boothbay Harbor Marina
    10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • A boat on a calm pond surrounded by vibrant flowers and tall trees.
    Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • A red brick building with multiple windows and a central entrance, surrounded by green trees and a clear blue sky.
    Bowdoin College
    52 min drive - 67.4 km
  • Linekin Bay
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
    10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    9 min drive
  • South Bristol Fisherman's Coop
    58 min drive
  • Boothbay Lobster Wharf
    10 min drive
  • Tugboat Inn
    10 min drive
  • Robinson's Wharf
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unforgettable Waterfront Retreat: Featured on PBS, Perfect for Families & Friends! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Unforgettable Waterfront Retreat: Featured on PBS, Perfect for Families & Friends!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unforgettable Waterfront Retreat: Featured on PBS, Perfect for Families & Friends!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unforgettable Waterfront Retreat: Featured on PBS, Perfect for Families & Friends!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unforgettable Waterfront Retreat: Featured on PBS, Perfect for Families & Friends! located?

This family-friendly East Boothbay holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Linekin Bay and Grimes Cove Beach. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay Farmers' Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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