Guest Reviews

Everyone was very responsive at every stage of planning. A minor question about the grill was instantly dealt with by staff.

This is a beautiful, spacious, and quite luxurious home. The master bedroom suite is absolutely gorgeous. The location is perfect. I especially appreciated the very well-equipped and beautifully organized kitchen. Although it sounds like a small thing, I noted that there were tissues and waste paper baskets in every room - a little thing, but indicative of great attention to detail. Only concerns: the WiFi seemed a bit "spotty" at times; the other bedrooms are rather small and a bit confined due to the number of items of furniture in them.

Highly responsive to questions. Justin went out of his way to answer questions we had, even though it was 4th of July weekend!

Great location, for starters. Bayside is a family-centric village; our daughter had no problem finding friends. Northport is close to Belfast, Camden, Lockport, and Rockland. We drove to one or the other, every day, to buy fresh oysters (we had oysters from the Weskeag River, Pemaquid, John's River, etc.... half the fun is tasting them, to see what the differences are!), fish, or lobster. The house itself, AC Hopkins, is gorgeous: it has tasteful artwork by the owner, comfortable furnishings, and a well-equipped (best we've seen yet, and we're foodies) kitchen. We loved the layout of the first floor, and, as a bonus, we could see both the playground and the water from the deck.

On the Water in Maine Inc. has always been a pleasure to deal with. Their staff is very professional and attentive to details. There was an issue with the grill being locked away. Within an hour of calling the office, we had our grill!

This was our second time staying at Head of the Harbor. We really like the open floor plan as well as all of the windows offering a view of the harbor and town.

This property is ideal for sunrise. There are unobstructed views of the sun from the deck with a beautiful pink and orange sky. The property is quite large, with three living spaces (one on each floor), three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a good size kitchen. The kitchen is also well equipped with little gadgets not found at some other properties. The lawn isn't so idea for sunbathing or running around as it is for meandering, it's quite sloped and the large side is out front. The flowers are lovely though and the fire pit is nice. The house floor plan is a bit odd, with lots of doors since you go around and around in a circle on both floors. The disorientation fades though. I imagine they will work on the sulphur taste of the water, but if not bottled is suggested. Also the yard doesn't have lounge chairs so bringing those would be suggested.

Very convenient and friendly.

Great location, close to hiking trails and downtown. Wonderful kitchen and family area with a very relaxing front porch. Great house and location to explore the area.

The best most professional staff!

love the authentic New England charm, the porch and dock for enjoying the views.

All experiences with staff were professional and courteous.

Vacationing in a beautifully appointed home within walking distance to town. What could be better?

Meg was really helpful on short notice. The staff made renting and checking in very easy.

Beautiful and quiet. Wonderful views of the bay. The guest cottage was great for our daughter and her friend.

Nice view, nice beach, great place to walk.

Staff was helpful

Loved the Kitchen and view from upstairs bedroom, deck.

On the Water in Maine was a great rental company to work with. They were always helpful and friendly on the phone prior to our vacation as we made our arrangements. During our stay we had one minor request that was not urgent at all, yet they immediately came out to take care of the issue. We would highly recommend On the Water in Maine.

We absolutely loved our stay at Marshall Point Cottage. The cottage was exactly what we were expecting. The location was perfect and we loved the rustic, simple cottage style. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped. The porch was our favorite part and we loved enjoying our morning coffee overlooking the harbor. It was nice to be able to walk to the village for breakfast or ice cream and we also enjoyed our walks to the lighthouse.

Very professional and lots of good communication. We seriously intend to use your company again for next year's vacation.

We had a fantastic time!!! We loved the quaint cabin and so enjoyed all the little things provided. We have zero complaints. We had a blast at the beach and loved the fire pit.

We have been renting through On the Water in Maine for 6+ years and the experience renting this cottage online is so easy and the cottage is always ready when we arrive.

Although we missed the porcelain topped kitchen island we really appreciated the extra pantry storage space in the new island this year. However, our absolute favorite feature is the wrap around porch overlooking the Penobscot Bay enjoying the sunrises and sunsets and every part of the day in between!

On the Water in Maine was a pleasure to deal with. They gave us all of the info we needed...no surprises. They are attentive to detail and their emails included several helpful links to other area amenities. This was our first time using the agency to book a rental and we look forward to future bookings with them.

Plenty of room for two couples. Very homey,comfortable and clean. Well stocked kitchen. Great deck for grilling and hanging out. Nice screened porch area for relaxing. Beautiful landscaped gardens. The place was private and quiet. Ample parking for three vehicles. The Wi-Fi came in handy. The owners provided a write-up on the history of the cottage, which we appreciated because it is so unique and charming.

Justin was great his knowledge of the property was really helpful with our boat rental, and found the property book really helpful also.

The views from inside and on deck was incredible, the sounds from pond was great. We were able to take kids tubing without worrying about other boaters. Even the neighbors were very friendly it's like stepping back in time.

Very professional and helpful.

Very clean and relaxing. Beautiful setting.

Excellent

Great cottage. Great location great dock. Great stay

On the Water in Maine was efficient, and easy to work with. They had everything covered to make for a smooth rental experience.

We adored the serenity and tranquility of Grey Cottage. I have not felt so peaceful on any vacation. The lake view was precious, the birds and loon calls, made for a perfect environment. The cozy interior was bright and updated, with nice wooden floors. I wished we had booked for another week.

Can't say enough good things about working with On the Water in Maine. Website is user-friendly and easy to navigate. The email communication is spot-on, timely but not too overbearing, friendly and details galore. Special shout-out to Justin for his patience when we ran into a boat issue! Would use this site again in a heartbeat if seeking a rental in Maine!

Maitri House is secluded on a quiet cove with little-to-no traffic. The website gives a very good representation of the property. Plenty of parking space. We've rented vacation homes many times in various parts of the country, and this one stood out for several reasons: (a) there were fresh flowers on the dining table when we arrived, (b) there were lovely flowering plants on the deck to enjoy, (c) the landscaping was well-tended and neat but also not too fancy in case there are kids, (d) the towels were top-notch, and the owner provided extra beach towels, (e) the attic fan worked beautifully to help keep the inside temp comfortable and cool, (f) plenty of space to spread out and lounge around, (g) the kitchen is extremely well-stocked, and prior guests generously left behind spices, plastic wrap, etc., (h) the grill was terrific, and although the tank was empty, there was a spare in the garage ... which we refilled for the next guest! (i) the dock was roomy and the fire pit included sticks for marshmallows, (j) the light switches, of which there are MANY, were all nicely labeled, (k) the entire home and property were spotless upon arrival, and the loons at night were a bonus! Although we only had 4 people at the house, it can EASILY hold 10 without being on top of each other.

On the Water was amazing to work with...helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, responsive. A fabulous experience.

Amazing week on the coast! Breathtaking view of Penobscot Bay, perfect deck to enjoy sunise and sundown, comfortable and well-equipped home. We'll be back next year!

This is our 4th year renting from On The Water in Maine and the experience just keeps getting better! Thank you for such prompt attention and all the detailed instructions, etc.

Loved the house! Such a large open area between living room/kitchen/dining with the sunroom as a fantastic bonus. The balcony off the master bedroom was a lovely place to read and the favorite for the kids was the absolutely enormous bedroom/playroom upstairs. An added bonus was the dock/beach area - lots of times spent searching for hermit crabs, sea glass and skipping rocks.