Guest Reviews

It was very easy dealing with On the Water in Maine. They did what they said they would. Their instructions for the property as well as check in and check out were clear, easy to follow and understand.

The home had a beautiful view and beautiful grounds. It was close enough to Camden that we walked into town one day. There were 8 guests in our party and we had plenty of room, as well as plenty of privacy.

On the water in Maine is very easy to work with. All paperwork is done electronically and there was always someone who was able to answer my questions. It's a very professionally run business.

Beautiful view! Great dock

THE AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES WERE EFFICIENT, COURTEOUS AND PLEASANT. WE HAD DONE OUR RESEARCH ONLINE SO OUR ONLY VOICE CONTACT WAS RE THE CONTRACT AND CHECKING IN. CHECKING OUT WAS DONE BY WAY OF EMAIL RESPONSE TO THE THOUGHTFUL NOTICE RE TRAFFIC IN WISCASSET. SINCE WE HAVE VACATIONED A NUMBER OF TIMES IN THIS AREA WE WERE AWARE OF THIS BUT MANY TRAVELERS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN.

THIS PROPERTY IS MUCH BETTER THAN THE WEBSITE PORTRAYS! IT IS EXCELLENTLY AND GENEROUSLY OUTFITTED. IT TRULY FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS "OUR" HOME. WE WERE ONLY TWO COUPLES SO WE HAD LOTS OF OPTIONS FOR SOLITUDE AS WE OCCASIONALLY WISHED. THE FIRE PIT WAS A GREAT AND WONDERFUL SURPRISE THAT WE GATHERED AROUND MOST EVENINGS. THIS WOULD BE A WONDERFUL VACATION HOME FOR A MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY. WOULD JUST POINT OUT THAT WATER ACCESS IS VERY TRICKY AND DEPENDENT ON TIDES. THIS WAS NOT AN ISSUE FOR US, BUT OTHERS MAY BE DISAPPOINTED. WE LOVED THE TIDE CHANGES AND THE BIRDS THEY ATTRACTED---EGRETS, HERONS AND OSPREY AND EAGLES OVERHEAD.

Very easy to deal with, did exactly what they said they would.

All amenities available in house. Very comfortable and relaxing.

The online simplicity of completing all of the arrangements was a 'big' plus. Online Check-in and check-out, plus our boat rental were simple and efficient.

This was our second year at the 'Lakewood' Cottage. Last year and this year, our stay was part of a 'sibling' week, one of whom has a home on the lake. We initially rented the cottage because my sister could not accommodate all of us (four siblings and spouses) at her place. We also needed to bring our two King Charles spaniels. Now we will only stay at the cottage!

You are an agency of efficiency and it works, from check-in to check-out. Sometimes a bit one-sided, yet as I have thought about it, you are running your business well.

As with last year, the cottage was spotless and all instructions explicit. We will stay with you again.

On the Water did everything I could imagine, and some things I could not, to make sure our vacation was as trouble free and enjoyable as could be. It even included travel tips to ensure we arrived and departed with as little stress as possible by offering tips on how to avoid traffic and construction areas that pop up last minute. Contact with On the Water was also extremely convenient with their phone number being posted on discreet stickers throughout the cottage. Luckily we didn't need to contact them as the vacation went as smooth as could be.

The cottage sits at the end of a quaint dirt road. It was quiet, secluded and private. The cottage was the perfect size and layout for our small family of three and the finished attic with a large king sized bed facing the lake was a perfect way to end one day then start the next. We were a mere few steps away from a wonderful dock leading to the lake.

We love On the Water in Maine! The service is outstanding. We had a couple of issues at check in and Ben took care of everything--pronto. Can't say enough good things about your whole operation. This was out third rental (tea/maitri house in 2010; satquin cottage in 2011) and will be renting again in the near future--probably next summer!

Lovely house--big enough for a family of 10 (grandparents, adult children and grandchildren) to be together, yet have privacy when wanted. The setting is absolutely serene. We heard loons every evening and morning. We had kayaks and a ski boat and were able to enjoy the full range of water sports. Something for everyone. We spent time on the deck as well as the dock--plenty of seating in both places. We all even played ping pong!

Very much enjoyed our stay at Owl's Head.

House was lovely, beautiful view and easy access to many places of interest. Love the state of Maine, have been going there for many years but this was the first time in the mid coast area and we truly enjoyed it. Beautiful scenery.

On the Water in Maine is great to work with--instructions are clear, staff always responds in a timely manner, and the properties are perfect.

Our Song was a lovely spot, the lake was great!

It was a pleasure to work with the staff at OWIM.

A beautiful setting right on the water with private beach, very comfortable sitting area with cushioned window bench seats.

Great communication

Loved the ristix features of the home--felt like grandmas house.

The folks at On the Water in Maine were friendly, informative and thorough. It was a very pleasant experience.

Rosemoor was beautiful and comfortable. The setting was stunning with breathtaking views. The area was great for walking and biking with little traffic and great scenery.

Everything exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend to others.

Loved everything about Captain's Catch. The location was great, within easy walking distance of everything. Gourmet kitchen. The most well equipped we've experienced. Beds were very comfortable and it had everything we needed for great vacation. Sat out on the deck several nights and mornings. Very relaxing home base.

I have enjoyed working with On the Water in Maine and used them/you 3 different years. One year I was a week or two late in getting my request in and Weeks End was totally booked. I tried again this year as soon as I got notified that bookings could be requested but wasn't able to get the 3 weeks I requested. I looked for similar rentals and found Camden Casa which worked out so well as our daughter and family could stay there while my husband and I stayed at Weeks End. Then I transferred to Camden Casa for another week and loved it as well. We will most likely try to rent it again next year as it is better suited for our family and grandchildren as it has another bedroom. The 3rd bed room at Weeks End doesn't work as a bedroom due to early morning light. Ben was very helpful in fixing a few problems at Weeks End, then the basement door latch at Camden Casa.

The location is our favorite aspect; the privacy, the wooded forests, moss covered rocks and of course the gorgeous views and the ability to walk down to the shore. The house is roomy and nicely furnished.

Justin and his team at On the Water in Maine are professional and helpful. Eager to offer advice on where to dine, boat, etc.

Owl's Nest is the perfect property for a secluded and quiet vacation. The property is beautiful with an expansive lawn, fantastic water views and a generous back porch to soak it all in. We opted to rent a boat from On the Water in Maine along with our house so we took full advantage of the private dock and water access. The house itself is lovingly maintained with plenty of creature comforts. The layout is perfect for family or friends gathering because the rooms are spaciously laid out, affording privacy when needed. The communal spaces offer plenty of room for all. Although secluded, Owl's Nest is a quick ride into Rockland and a short walk to the charming Owl's Head General Store. We rarely left the property as we couldn't imagine wanting to be anywhere else.

Everything worked incredibly well -- no hassles, no hiccups.

We love the Port Clyde House! We just spent our third summer on the property and plan on returning next year.

Thanks to all the staff of On the Water in Maine for facilitating the entire rental process from beginning to end. Great communication in all aspects. You are a very pleasant group with which to work. You made everything so easy and provided us all the information we needed to fully enjoy the cottage and the surrounding area and activities. Ben's recommendations found in the guest binder helped create a couple of our fondest memories.

Piper Cove provided us a home away from home for the perfect vacation. Comfortable, clean, quiet and cozy, with all the amenities we needed, in a great location on the lake, where we enjoyed swimming, fishing, and kayaking. We particularly enjoyed the outside patio which provided a picturesque setting for many meals. Piper Cove is conveniently located so that all destinations we found of interest were an easy drive.

All of our experiences with On the Water in Maine were positive. The website was easy to use and the staff were always helpful and friendly.

We absolutely loved Loon Call Cottage! We loved the house and the incredible view of the lake from the living room. We spent many hours on the deck, the dock, and the raft. Every day, we went out on the two kayaks and the canoe. The boys (ages 11 and 14) loved learning how to play pool and the washer/dryer made it easy to do laundry. A great added bonus was the neighbor and their dogs. Lorraine and Jim were incredibly welcoming and our boys absolutely loved playing with their dogs, especially Riley. It truly felt like our home for the 7 days that we were there.

The rental agency was great. We called to check in first day and say there was no table. They dropped one off for our use the second day. Didn't help us for the first night when we had 6 people for dinner. But my husband and I enjoyed having one for the rest of the week.

The cottage itself was nice. The back facing water area and yard were wonderful. I do think the listing should mention that the property is literally on the road. I was a bit disappointed to find that out when i arrived. Its quite a busy street and quite loud. It's definitely not the kind of cottage i would just hang out day and night due to the noise. A few things didn 't seem rental ready as this is the first year renting this place. There was no outside table to eat at. The first night i had my family come for dinner and we had to eat on the lawn on our laps. All good by us but definitely a necessity. There were also no window coverings. This is ok in living area but definitely needed in bedroom and bathroom. We had to put up bedding and wood against window to keep light and noise out for privacy. Lastly, the shower needs to be updated. The shower nozzle was too low for ANY adult, nor did it move in order to accomodate. Cottage was clean when we got there. Shower definitely could have been cleaner. Lighting isn't great either. NOT a huge deal but being a new rental, thought you may want to know. Could use a light near the bed and one in kitchen. We loved the area overall and were very pleased.

On the Water was very easy to deal with and had no issues at all. Everything was as advertised and even then some. Seemed like we had very personal service at what I'm sure is a very busy season.

The Driftwood Cottage was so cute and cozy and could not be at a better location. We had a great time watching loons and ducks from our own beach and loved the all of the parks nearby. Lots of biking, hiking, exploring and even swimming and clam digging at low tide. Wish we were still in Maine! Blueberries were probably my son's favorite! Seeing a Moose on our way to Acadia was awesome and the park's hiking trails were incredible. Wish we could have seen more but our cottage was in such a great location with so much to see and so relaxing to just hang out and eat lobsters! Another favorite! Yum!