Guest Reviews

Justin, the Owner of On the Water in Maine, is amazing in his knowledge of rental properties and his memory of renter names. It is very relaxing to have a telephone # dedicated to quick response of questions and problems. The office staff fielding calls are wonderfully friendly and personal.

The overwheming feature of Halcyon Point is its site and view. It is all in the name...tranquil. There is great privacy from the one neighboring property with residents. The master bedroom is large and comfortable, the kitchen very well supplied to produce and enjoy full meals on site. And always a distracting view while cooking! The lazy upstairs den is like a cozy treehouse for relaxing in the morning with coffee and maple scone from The Market Basket until the day's plans pull together and again in the evening to watch some news or a movie.

Working with On the Water in Maine was a breeze. From the packet of information sent in the mail, all of the email contact before the trip to provide driving, and access instructions was just terrific. We had a breaker "pop" during our stay and the refrigerator went off, a quick phone call to the emergency number with a prompt call back was all it took to help us find the electrical breaker box and quickly flip the power back on. The whole problem resolved in less than 10 minutes.

The cottage was very well appointed, and every time we looked we found just what we needed in the kitchen. Our favorite thing was having a fire in the firepit every night and the chairs and umbrellas out front. We felt so relaxed at the cottage, a home away from home.

On the Water in Maine was very responsive and kept us informed during our stay. I would definitely use them again.

We liked the availability of a canoe on the property and the chairs near the water. The kitchen was well stocked, beyond the basics.A lovely home to spend our vacation time. The decor was simple and attractive. No comfort was overlooked.

Extremely professional.

I found Rips View to be very comfortable! The dock was a huge bonus for the kids. Great fishing!

I found On the Water in Maine to be very easy to work with.

I love the house- so bright and airy. A fantastic kitchen to cook in, and a location that can't be beat.

Very well-organized operation, great attention to detail, pleasant tone in communications to guests. Professional cleaning after guest departure is a very good feature that makes preparations for departure much less pressured.

The house was comfortable for 2-3 adults, and everything (bathroom, kitchen, A/C, heat) in good working order. Good vista of the sea from upstairs bedroom window, and lovely place set up on the beach to sit and watch the sea. Would be happy to rent again. More reading lights in the living room-dining room area would make the overall experience even better.

Very professional, timely, and easy to work with from start to finish.

Excellent "home base" location to explore all that mid-coast Maine has to offer with everything you could possibly need and want in a lakefront rental property. You will not be disappointed that you selected this rental property!

On the Water in Maine is very easy to deal with. I like the fact that you're so automated.

Very solid rental home - has all the necessary ingredients to make a nice stay.

We have used On the Water in Maine twice now and they are the only place I will look when planning future Maine vacations. They make every aspect of renting a cottage go smoothly.

We had a wonderful time at the 44 Degrees North Cottage. The location is central to so many things yet peaceful and quiet. The cottage was very comfortable and beautiful. The wildflower gardens and antique furnishings were my favorite.

The service from On the Water in Maine was prompt and courteous.

The property is completely handicap accessible. The bedroom and bathroom on the first floor were easy to access and use.

Everyone I dealt with at On the Water in Maine was knowledgeable and professional. Meg helped a great deal in selecting the property; Justin stopped out on our first day to assist with internet connectivity issues and even changed a light bulb over the ping pong table before he left.

We loved Sea Cliff cottage. The decks and steps to the water view were amazing. Nothing better than sitting on the upper or lower deck with a cup of coffee and watching the lobster boats check their traps each morning. We had a great view of Indian Island Lighthouse. The Tour de France was taking place during our stay; watching the coverage on the large TV was terrific. The toddlers in our group loved the large family room; plenty of place for toys.We had 3 family grouops; this property allowed each group to have their own private space on separate floors. While we were here - we did a schooner trip (the Appledore) in Camden, walked the Rockland breakwater and boardwalk, drove to the top of Mount Battie and did some hiking at Camden State Parj, shopping in Camden, Lincolnville and Rockland, breakfast at the Brass Compass (even purchased a couple of buoys painted by a local artisan there), toured Rockport Harbor; breakfast at Home Kitchen Cafe; dinner at Flatbread Pizza, lunch at Landings in Rockland, dinner at the Waterfront in Camden; lunch at Peter Otts and Cuzzies in Camden and 3 Dogs in Rockport; a day at the Lincolnville Beach; our son's reheasal dinner at 40 Paper, wedding at Union Hall in Rockport and reception at the Megunticook Golf Club.

Excellent service. So easy to work with.

Excellent stay. Lake is always peaceful and fun.

We always enjoy working with the folks at On the water in Maine.

We love this cottage. It's in a quiet location, yet steps away from all the fun. The kitchen is well stocked and spacious. The screened porch is a favorite.

Easy to deal with, extremely communicative and straight forward. I would not hesitate to seek out On Water in Maine again when looking for a vacation property rental.

It was a pleasure to stay at the Bar Island cottage. It was clean, cozy, well supplied and easy to get to. Incredibly close to the water with its' ever-changing scenery due to tidal currents and abundant wildlife surrounding the property.

The view from this house over the St. George River is fantastic, from multiple locations: deck, bedroom, yard. There is easy access to the waterfront and although not a swimming beach, it's a wonderful spot to sit and look out on the water. The tidal river is dramatic and it was fun to watch the different faces of the river, including the clammers who came out daily at low tide. The location is distant from the road and unusually quiet.

Ben was great, very friendly and helpful and the owner even came over to help with the electronics!

We had a wonderful family vacation and the cottage had the right kind of space to accommodate our needs. The views were spectacular and the downstairs area was perfect for the teenagers in our group.

It was extremely easy to work with Justin, et al. Your written communications were timely and clear.

We are hardly typical, having once owned the property, but we had an absolutely wonderful time! All the changes the Owner has made are definitely for the better. We had as guests 3 old college friends who had been there 52 years ago, just before we graduated, and they too truly enjoyed seeing it again. Favorite features: the new stairs and the comfy armchairs - not to mention the wonderful shower!

Nice experience working with On the Water in Maine. Everything was easy and there were no snags or miscommunications. All the details were considered to make the stay easy and pleasant.

We loved the house. It was elegant yet felt like home. There were plenty of spaces for our family of 8 to hang out together or separate. The kitchen was great to cook in and had all the nicest cookwear and appliances. It was so easy to walk to the coffee shop, restaurants and shops. When we come back to Camden I would hope to stay in the High Street House again.

Everyone at OTWIM has been fantastically helpful and friendly. The communications have been prompt and informed. We especially appreciated the email advising us of possible delays on our return journey. We were always going to have an early start but this helped to confirm our decision.

A lovely property, filled with character from the decorations to the quilts on the bed. It looked like a small cottage but was actually quite spacious. We really loved all the nautical stuff. You could tell that it was a place which was loved and this was true of us too. My kids loved the spiral staircase and us parents especially appreciated the sun deck with the views of the harbour. This was truly a delight and on the last day, I had to spend five minutes of our special travelling time saying farewell. Just wonderful.

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The view and the deck - that was the biggest positive. The beach was lovely as well - the landscaping was WONDERFUL and the hanging plants brought in the humming birds - a BIG hit.