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Solitude abounds at this idyllic Southport OCEANFRONT home-5 mins from the beach

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Sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, books
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

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Southport, ME
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Carousel Music Theater
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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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.

Solitude abounds at this idyllic Southport OCEANFRONT home-5 mins from the beach

Let it all go! Come here for peace and respite. Welcome to quintessential Maine summer living! Enjoy stunning ocean views and cool summer breezes at this very private and quaint seasonal home! This is a very comfortable, cozy, and classic retreat that is newly painted with new furnishings and is well appointed for your vacation needs. All bedrooms have new mattresses and bedding that will ensure a good night's sleep. Living room has a new large sectional. Linens and bath towels provided. Bring your own beach towels. Sip your morning coffee or have a picnic lunch in Adirondack chairs on the accessible rocky ledge. A covered deck offers shade without losing the sights and sounds of the coastal magic. Two chaise lounge chairs as well as two tables for outdoor eating are additional options for outdoor enjoyment. Four bicycles are available to be shared amongst guests at Cedarbush Stuga and our other vacation rental, Cozy Harbor Stuga. Please bring your own helmets. Beach chairs are available for guest use that are stored in garden shed.

Walk or bike to scenic Hendrick's Head Beach, a beautiful sandy beach with a small climbable outcrop called Kitten Island, in 5 minutes where you can swim, build sandcastles and explore tide pools at low tide. The Southport General Store, a local gathering spot with outdoor picnic tables, is also a 5 minute walk and offers not only breakfast pizzas, deli sandwiches and baked goods, but a carefully curated stock of hand-picked wines, beers, and ciders and more. For a leisurely wooded landscape walk, explore Hendrick's Head Preserve with an easy 1/2 mile loop for bird watching and nature photography. Shopping, restaurants, boat tours and more summer activities are a 12 minute scenic drive to Boothbay Harbor across the historic Southport Swing Bridge. A visit to the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden, the largest botanical garden in New England, is a must see as you will experience the exquisite beauty of Northern coastal horticulture and the giant trolls!

Important Details:
Check in 5:00PM. Strict check out at 10:00AM.
Linens and bath towels provided.
Please bring your own beach towels.

Our property on Southport Island is exceptionally beautiful and is only 90 minutes from Portland. Come create memories at this spectacular setting. This is Maine at its best!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Hendricks Head Beach. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Hendricks Head Beach and Hendricks Hill Museum
As a guest of Solitude abounds at this idyllic Southport OCEANFRONT home-5 mins from the beach, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not 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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guests musts answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. Subject to cancellation if unresponsive.
Outdoor fires and fireworks are strictly prohibited. Trash including items in refrigerator must be disposed at the Boothbay Harbor Refuse Facility.
Our property is in a private and quiet neighborhood. Strict quiet hours 9pm-9am. Please do not drive further on Cedarbush Lane than our property.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Solitude abounds at this idyllic Southport OCEANFRONT home-5 mins from the beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent! Everything we could have wanted for a family vacation. Great views and great location close to the general store. Quality bedding and comfortable mattresses. Loved the beautiful duvets in every room.The Wolter Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great week our group of 7 had at this coastal cottage! The house is full of rustic charm, and its location on the water in quiet Southport, with easy access to Boothbay, offered the best of both worlds. We even hired a photographer to come take family portraits right on the rocky oceanfront in the house’s backyard! Mary and Paul were fantastic hosts and responded quickly to all of our questions. The house isn’t modern or upscale, but it had everything we needed and the beautiful surround you’d hope for from a relaxing vacation in Maine. Thank you, Mary and Paul!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was in a great location, quiet and comfortable with great views! The host was easy to reach and answered all my questions. It was an easy walk to the Southport general store as well as the Hendricks head beach. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Maine Getaway

The home was perfect. The location made us feel like we were staying in a secluded log cabin, and the home was clean, comfortable and cozy, which made us feel like home. We rented kayaks and launched off the back rocks to explore the coast with the kids. Walked and biked to the beach and enjoyed the “neighborhood” of friendly Hendricks Head.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun week with the family!

The house has an excellent floor plan for both gathering and for privacy/alone time. The dining table was plenty big enough for all 9 of us to sit and talk comfortably, and the sectional couch (and chairs) in the living room accommodated us well, too. Kitchen was a bit tight and lacked some modern conveniences, but had oodles of everything we needed (except, oddly, paring knives and drink coasters!) The woodsy roads around the area made for good walking, and the waterfront access was greatly appreciated -- especially by the kids, who spent hours "hunting" on the rocks. The location was secluded but only a short drive from Boothbay Harbor, so we had a variety of options on how to spend our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Place, Wonderful Hosts

My family and I just concluded a month-long stay at this property and I cannot say enough about how great it is. I was born and raised in Maine but have spent the last 20 years away. Boothbay Harbor and Southport Island is a special place to me. My wife and I were married across the Island at the Newagen Seaside Inn.The property owners are fantastic -- detail oriented and quick to respond. We truly felt like their guestsThe property and house are true to the pictures, and I would say that they don't do the charm and view justice. The cottage is well laid out with two twin 'master' bedrooms and two more smaller but comfortable bedrooms. The fourth bedroom is perfect for kiddos -- our two boys loved it.The cottage is incredibly well appointed, and we had everything we needed for a whole month stay in terms of bedding, kitchen wares, etc.The local area is amazing. Hendricks Head beach is a stones throw away. The general store is premium and very close to the cottage. Cozy Harbor waits just around the corner -- Robinsons and the Newagen Seaside Inn are just a short drive away. Downtown Boothbay is no more than 12 minutes. Meanwhile, the cottage is set in perfect solitude.Our kids enjoyed finding crabs and seaglass on the rocks at low tide. We spent quiet mornings on the Adirondack chairs sipping coffee watching lobsterman tend their traps and families of swans shepherd little ones across the bay.It's magical. We cannot wait to go back
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G., Waltham, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely ocean views

We had a lovely week in this waterfront home. We enjoyed the views and the kids loved playing on the rocks out back. It was a nice location and short walk to Hendricks beach and the General Store.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mengmeng W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view and spacious space

The house is overlooking the water so the view is great. Bathrooms and kitchen are well kept but show age. Sink space is small in both bathrooms. There is no dishwasher in the kitchen and tenants are supposed to clean the dishes themselves when they leave. This means the new tenants are at the mercy of the previous tenants. In our case some utensils had to be rewashed because of food stains. I think a dishwasher would help a lot.The house is big and can accommodate 8 people but there isn’t a big outdoor table for dining outside. Overall we had a lovely stay despite the issues mentioned above.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roomy Southport Cottage

All 4 bedrooms were very nice and 2 of those were very large. Beds and bedding very comfortable. Kitchen is small, we didn’t plan on doing very much cooking so it was all we needed. It was a handy having a washer and dryer! Living room and dining areas worked well for our group of 5. Beautiful water views. Short walk to the beach and the general store and just a 12 min drive in to BoothBay Harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene

Well supplied cottage with very comfortable Beds. Was here with my family including 2 young kids property is mostly kid friendly. Description of Property and house described very accurately in listing. Adirondack chairs on the large rocks.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Special Quiet Place

This is a beautiful, quiet property. Amazing views from many rooms and the deck. The Adirondeck chairs on the water were heavenly. The mattresses and bedding were all high end and very comfortable. The kitchen was really well appointed. The decor was charming with lots of nautical themes. The owners were warm, welcoming and available. The walks to Hendrick's head beach were enjoyed by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy w., Belmont

Liked: Cleanliness

Home in Southport

This house is ideally located walking distance to Hendricks beach, Southport General Store and the Cozy Harbor restaurant. Such a magic spot and well appointed, comfortable home. It was amazing to wake up every morning and look out on the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location!

Mary's house was in an incredible location and was perfect for our group of 8. Our dog also had a blast :) Highly recommend this oceanfront home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Multi-generational getaway

I loved this place! It had almost everything we needed and a lot of it was not called out in the listing. The rooms were large with plenty of space to lounge and dine. The view is gorgeous! I could have spent 2 weeks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach Cottage

We had a great stay and thought the house was a wonderful beach cottage. The views of the cove were spectacular. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Very clean property--new appliances, everything worked! Beds comfy and even a welcome gift! Property manager was very communicative and helpful. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023