[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Riverfront Sanctuary Vacation home in Dresden with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91010000/91003400/91003383/0e714099.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91010000/91003400/91003383/0f3e54ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91010000/91003400/91003383/575a3b51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91010000/91003400/91003383/4bc2ea71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91010000/91003400/91003383/a2130e5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Riverfront retreat awaits at this charming historic cape, where guests can unwind in the hot tub or stroll down to the waterfront. With kayaks and paddleboards at your disposal, explore the Eastern River and take in long views of farmland from this private haven. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Riverfront Sanctuary Sweet historic rambling brick cape with extensive frontage on the Eastern River. Fishing, Kayaks, Paddleboards awaiting just a short walk down a gravel path to the riverfront. Charming and private home on larger acreage with long views of farmland and private waterfront. Minutes from the Maine coastline / Wiscasset village / Boothbay harbor / Bath Maritime Museum / Reid State Park / Popham Beach / restaurants / antiquing / galleries / beaches. 3 bedrooms each with queen bed and one with additional double futon. Two full baths, air conditioning, laundry, fully equipped kitchen, small hot tub, linens, towels. Discounted rates before Memorial Day or after Labor Day ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92800000/92791600/92791583/c3d8ce7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful home with forest views & great yard - minutes to town Wiscasset - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=92791583&PinnedHotelID=92791583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117710000/117705500/117705442/1093c903.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Bedroom Happy Cottage 15 Edgecomb - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=117705442&PinnedHotelID=117705442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106222300/106222282/c9304427.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A historic, charming farmhouse in the heart of Midcoast Maine! 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.086143,-69.745514&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:omblGlduhL%3FS%3FW%40S%3FU%40U%40U%3FUBU%40S%40U%40UBUBUBSBS%40UDUBSDSBUDSDSDUDQDSFSDQFSDSFQFSHSFQFQHQFOHSFOHOHQJOHQHMHQJMHOJMJOJMJMJMJMJKJMLKJKLMLKJILILKLILIJINILGLILGNGLGLGNELENGLCNENCLENCLCPCLANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDLBNDNDLDNDLDLFNFLFLFLHNFLHLHLHLHJJLHLHLJJLLJJJJLLJJLHLLLJLHNJLHNJLJPHLHPHNHPHNHNFRHPFNHPFPFRFRFPDRFRFPDRFRDRDRBRDRDTBRDRBTBTBRBRBT%40T%40TBT%40R%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATATARATCTATATCRCRCTCTCRERCTETERCREPETGRERGPGRERGPGPGRGPIRGNIPGPIPININIPININKNKNILKNINKLMJILKLMLKLKJMJKJMJMJMHKHMJMHMHMFOHMFMHMFOFMDMDODMFODODMBOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCOAMCQAMCOEMCOCOEMEOGMEOEMEMGOGMIMGMIOGKIMIMKMIMIKKMKMKKKMKKMKMKMKMKKKMKOKOIMKOIOIOIOKQIOIOGQIQGOIQGSGQISGQGQESGSEQGSESESESESESCUEUCSESAUCUCSCSCUAUAUAUCS%3FUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W4UCG_HpCO2eyzMvyFvcgelt614=) Dresden, ME #### What's nearby - Augusta Civic Center - 36 min drive - 44.4 km - Bowdoin College - 37 min drive - 42.3 km - Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 42 min drive - 38.2 km - LL Bean Flagship Store - 43 min drive - 56.4 km - Boothbay Harbor Marina - 43 min drive - 39.2 km #### Getting around - Brunswick Station - 27 min drive - Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kimberly's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive - ‪Annabella's Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Amato's Richmond - ‬10 min drive - ‪Exit 43 Quik Stop - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riverfront Sanctuary pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Riverfront Sanctuary? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Riverfront Sanctuary? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Riverfront Sanctuary located? > Situated in Dresden, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kennebec River and within 12 mi (20 km) of Androscoggin River and Lincoln County Jail Museum. Wiscasset Historic District and Castle Tucker are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Riverfront Sanctuary Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara S. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful stay here! What an idyllic and inviting home and property. Great location to explore from. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Kara S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shantell Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We truly felt right at home with this home! It was a great layout and the separate loft bedroom gave everyone space to spread out. We will definitely be back. ##### Shantell Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerry H. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beyond Wonderful Cant say enough about the Riverfront Sanctuary. Its immaculate. Everything you could need is available. The grounds are stunning, as is the home. Modern convenience wrapped in old world charm. We couldn't stop saying how lovely the place and accomodations were.Communication with Shauna our host were perfect. This is how a Maine Vacation should be. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/40ccfaa5-cfab-4b5d-b114-6837b7e39eaf-1752937247217.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/50f44ee0-fdc6-4189-bf49-6d5a59b46d36-1752937236801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0af420ea-fa8f-41bb-912c-25e5e8646de3-1752937246926.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8ba9a74b-7183-42ca-beec-651e7db175cf-1752937233131.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Gerry H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nina P. Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and Great Location Home was perfect for cooking and relaxing out doors. Property owners are very responsive and helpful. No issues and we really enjoyed our stay! ##### Nina P. Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie N. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend This was a perfect location and setting for our family stay to attend our nephews wedding. The home has so much character with antique furnishings and a beautiful country setting overlooking the river. The hosts were very accommodating, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. ##### Laurie N. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather E. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Guys' Weekend The property was perfect for a long weekend. They guys enjoyed using the kayaks. The property was clean, comfortable and convenient. It was perfect for their weekend away. ##### Heather E. 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