The Boathouse - Town of West Bath

This Property Only Rents on a Saturday to Saturday Schedule - 7 Night Minimum Required

Room Layout:
Main Floor: Kitchen, dining area, living room, queen bedroom, tub/shower bathroom, deck, outdoor shower
Loft: Futon and writing desk
Lower Level: Living/entertainment room with large TV (updated leather furniture for 2022 season), queen bedroom, double bedroom, 1/2 bathroom with stackable washer and dryer, walk out basement to lower patio with outdoor dining

DOGS Permitted? No, dogs are not allowed at the property. 

This custom-built cottage was created solely from the vision of the homeowner. Constructed 20 years ago to replace a much smaller, well-loved cottage, The Boathouse was a labor of love using only traditional materials from Maine. The blueprints began on napkins and then scraps of paper and receipts. The homeowner knew he wanted to create a space where his family and others could escape and not only enjoy the waterfront, but an experience. He thought "if I'm going to do it, I'm going to do it right". From the solid copper roof to the foundation, the cottage was traditionally built to withstand the salty coastal conditions. The lovely perennial gardens around the back of the house, little yard, and outdoor shower are a perfect oasis for bird watching and relaxing.

The full bathroom on the main floor has a teak and holly floor to create a boat-like feel with a recycled sail as the shower curtain. The maple wood flooring throughout house protect the original layout and design chalked underneath. The kitchen has a one-piece stainless steel countertop prep area and is opposed by a small island with a slate top. The galley-type kitchen is well equipped and spacious overlooking the living room and dining area. A classic yawl tender built by the Abeking & Rasmussen boatyard in 1905 rests on the hewn beams above the cozy living area. Double French-doors open to a deck overlooking the beautiful Brigham’s Cove - with Adirondacks and comfortable seating, hours will be spent watching the changing skies and tidal wildlife.

Overlooking the living area, a writer and reading loft is the perfect spot for inspiration and tranquility. Use to create art or finish the latest New York Times best-selling book, guests are sure to enjoy the serene space. The main level has a queen bedroom off the living room. The lower level is a dry and fully furnished basement to enjoy movies or watching sports during the rainy days. Two quiet and private queen bedrooms are also on the lower level with a half bathroom and stackable washer and dryer. The lower-level walks out to a stone patio with comfortable outdoor dining furniture.

The rolling yard leads down to a large dock and float - great spot to bring chairs or fish off the dock for stripers. This specific location is perfect for fly fishing as well. This location is a kayaers dream! The dock is ideal for launching kayaks, SUP's, or swimming. A smaller skiff or whaler could be tied to the dock, but the dock does sit in mud at low tide (the tide comes back quickly - within 2 hours usually). From the house, you can kayak or swim out too many small islands and inlets. Map of West Bath and the surrounding islands can be found HERE. 

 The working-town of Bath has great boutiques, restaurants, and a beautiful waterfront to walk along. Kennebec Tavern is perfect for family dinner on the riverside patio or a cocktail at sunset. Popham Beach and Reid State Park are perfect for beach days and within a 20–30-minute drive. Be sure to stop in to Winnegance Store on your way - highly recommend grabbing sandwiches and drinks; their chowder is some of the best in Maine. The Marine Museum in Bath is fabulous and offers several guided lighthouse boat tours.  Brunswick is about 20 minutes from the house and provides numerous restaurants, indoor/outdoor flea markets, antiquing, shopping, and events. The Boathouse is in a perfect location for trips to Freeport to visit LL Bean or venturing to southern Maine. Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain are 2 hours and 45 minutes from the house and perfect for a day trip or an overnight excursion.

Brighams Cove is considered some of the best swimming in the Midcoast area: here.