Title: SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32414900/32414836/d193def2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32414900/32414836/4f32fdff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32414900/32414836/e2dfa67b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32414900/32414836/e329021c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32414900/32414836/a03bb734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities at SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS Morning Star Cottage is the perfect year-round Maine vacation rental! This Victorian custom-built home is situated on a narrow peninsula, affording sunrise and sunset water views from the porches and the third-floor balcony. A small cobble beach can be accessed at low tide for wading, shelling, and sunning. An easy kayak launch from this location provides exploration of the near and distant islands as well as a close look at the seals, loons, and lobster boats which inhabit the surrounding waters. The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, the largest botanical garden in New England is just 1/2 mile from this home. The CMBG is a horticultural gem and is considered one of the Maine's premier natural attractions. Beautifully appointed with vintage and antique furnishings, this seaside home comes equipped with every amenity anyone could want for a truly carefree and memorable vacation. A new deep water dock, shared only with owners' other home next door is now in place! Relaxing on the float, feels just like being in a boat. All of our guests have raved about the accommodations and the spectacular views at our cottage. We choose to inform all of our potential guests that our property is adjacent to a grass and gravel long term parking area. The area is for residents of a small off shore island community called the Isle of Springs. We have been renting Morning Star Cottage for twelve years and have never had a single complaint about it. Everyone who spends time at Morning Star Cottage loves it, and we are confident you will too! Family Reunions and Special Occasions Morning Star Cottage is located next to Little Dipper Cottage, both of which have fabulous waterfront locations. These homes can be reserved jointly for a fabulous family reunion, anniversay, or birthday celebration. Little Dipper Cottage HomeAway Property # is 164329 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34008300/34008253/8af2ea4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MAINE SALT WATER COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS Boothbay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=34008253&PinnedHotelID=34008253&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74210000/74208000/74207971/2755da52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront home with private deep water dock on Harmon Harbor, Georgetown, ME Georgetown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=74207971&PinnedHotelID=74207971&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72400000/72395900/72395888/f67f2194.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown Waterfront Cottage on the Shore of Mill Cove w/ Lovely Views Boothbay Harbor - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 100 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=72395888&PinnedHotelID=72395888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/60000000/59998200/59998151/9c263476.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront home incredible ocean views, deck & location Ocean Point - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=59998151&PinnedHotelID=59998151&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105855300/105855295/d5dff350.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil Seaside Cottage with Spectacular Views, Wifi & Washer/Dryer Boothbay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=105855295&PinnedHotelID=105855295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72400000/72395900/72395879/8e8e73cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Woodland hideaway with lake access, private game room, fireplace, & luxe kitchen Boothbay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=72395879&PinnedHotelID=72395879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96020000/96011200/96011122/a550c961.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy spectacular views of Lobster Cove. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Salt Water Maine Cottage Dock Minutes Botanical Gardens House Salt Water Maine Cottage Dock Minutes Botanical Gardens Boothbay Salt Water Maine Cottage Dock Minutes Botanical Gardens Salt Water Maine Cottage Dock Minutes Botanical Gardens House Salt Water Maine Cottage Dock Minutes Botanical Gardens Boothbay Salt Water Maine Cottage Dock Minutes Botanical Gardens House Salt Water Maine Cottage Dock Minutes Botanical Gardens Boothbay Salt Water Maine Cottage Dock Minutes Botanical Gardens Salt Water Maine Cottage With Dock Minutes TO Botanical Gardens Salt Water Maine Cottage With Dock Minutes TO Botanical Gardens ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.86777%2C-69.67770&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0LOEq73xM_zvp8Tyl3HaIJASc5M=) Boothbay, ME #### What's nearby - Hodgdon Island - 19 min walk - 1.7 km - Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.6 km - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 11 min drive - 7.9 km - Boothbay Harbor Marina - 11 min drive - 8.3 km - Bowdoin College - 53 min drive - 61.7 km #### Getting around - Brunswick Station - 52 min drive - Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive - ‪Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive - ‪Tugboat Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪Kitchen Garden Cafe - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is SALT WATER MAINE COTTAGE WITH DOCK - MINUTES TO BOTANICAL GARDENS located? > Situated on the beach, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hodgdon Island and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Boothbay Farmers' Market and Juniper Point are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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