Guest Reviews

On the Water in Maine is one of the better vacation property management companies I have worked with. The customer service is terrific. Meg was always cheerful and responsive.

This is a great Maine "cottage". The water views are even better than what is shown online. The home was clean, quiet, and very comfortable. My guests were delighted with their first Maine experience!

On the Water in Maine was great to work with. Everyone is very friendly, helpful, and efficient .

Beautiful, peaceful property. Loved it!

Ben and the staff were very good at getting back to us whenever we had questions.

The house was lovely and the water views spectacular. We could hear the loons at night and on our last day, three loons passed by our cottage - mama, poppa & baby. My granddaughter especially enjoyed seeing them so close. The kitchen was very well outfitted with everything you need to make you stay comfortable. We all loved the ping pong table in screened-in-porch. In fact, that was the deciding factor for renting this place. Everyone played and had a good time. The house was well stocked with board games, etc.

Everyone at On the Water in Maine was very nice and extremely helpful, especially Justin. he went WAY above and beyond to make sure we were happy with everything, especially with the boat we rented from him for our stay. we have never been treated with such care and understanding. Kudos to you Justin!!!! Kudos!

The house was nice, clean and inviting to relaxation. After having to drive 6 hrs we felt immediately at ease...except how fast we could get out on the deck and sip on a drink overlooking the lake/pond. Very peaceful.

On the Water in Maine manages all the details extremely well; the house was neat, clean, fully stocked. When we phoned on a couple of small issues, OTWIM was fully and immediately responsive in every way.

This was our second stay in the Jones Cottage, and we enjoyed it just as much this time. The view across the harbor is unparalleled. We love having the float, making it easy to store and launch our kayaks whenever we wish without carting them to distant launch areas. The house is neat, clean, well-furnished, roomy, and comfortable, with an excellent kitchen and clean, large bathrooms. The neighborhood is quiet, neighbors are friendly. A splendid vacation spot.

Every conversation we had with On the Water in Maine was great. They couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. On a scale of 1-10 they rate a 12!

My husband & I rented this house to see if it would be a good place to bring our grown children and their families next summer for a family vacation. We had a wonderful time and the house is terrific. Everything we needed was there, clean and in good shape. The only concern I have is the main living room only has a smaller sofa and a wooden rocking chair for seating. The house is large and really would benefit from an L shaped sofa so you would have seating for at least six instead of three or four. You can see the tv from the dining table, but we would use it more for conversation. That would be more comfortable on the sofa. The yard and deck are beautiful with plenty of seating. It feels very private and is extremely quiet. We ate many meals on the deck and enjoyed reading outside. On the Water in Maine could not be nicer to work with and the people we spoke with were always cheerful and very helpful. This was an extremely pleasant experience in every way. We are really looking forward to coming back.

On the Water in Maine was courteous, with experience to anticipate concerns during check-in and out.

The Beachcomber property was found to be exactly how portrayed by the pictures and text description. Check-in and out was fast, easy, and logical. Overall, On The Water In Maine facilitated a fantastic vacation for me and my family.

Working with On the Water in Maine was a very pleasant experience. They were patient and helpful.

This property had everything we needed. Great location - very peaceful, but turn right or left at the end of the driveway and you were brought right into a quaint Maine town. The view from the front deck was wonderful and the beds were very comfortable.

It was very simple to contact On the Water in Maine agency, and when no one could be reached, we left a message and a return call was made almost immediately. Thx!!

Love the 'quirck-i-ness' about the place! Two kitchen sinks for prep are a real plus in seafood boils. Bedrooms off the main part of house are quiet & is a plus. Love the old photos & trying to piece together the original 'family' story...would love to know about all of them! Decor was attractive in living space & bdrms. View off deck & from all rooms is splendid. When looking for a place for our family we look for plenty of seating in living area, which this place had; also need sufficient beds, which we also had.

On the Water in Maine was responsive and has excellent customer service!

The Workshop is convenient to Camden and quick bike rides into Rockport. The house is rugged, but just right for a relaxing get away. There is only one shower which might be a challenge, depending on how many people you have stay with you. But we had a fabulous time and enjoyed the access to the water, listening to the waves, and visiting the surrounding towns immensely.

We really liked the ease of the check in and check out process. The community of Bayside was perfect! Quiet, friendly, and relatively close to everything we wanted to do. Thanks for a great experience.

On the Water in Maine was a great company to book travel with! They made it very easy and kept us informed every step of the way.

Awesome cottage! Loved the porch and the fireplace on the beach. We used the fireplace almost every night. Compass Rose is strategically located between Bangor, Rockland, and Acadia National Park. Everything we wanted to see was within an hours drive. Loved how calm this place was.

On the Water in Maine was very responsive and good to work with.

GUEST COMMENTS: The views and location were great...but we didn't realize this guest house is just feet from the main, occupied house. We felt like we were trespassing at someone's home and an unwelcome guest. A few days into our stay we got a map showing the red zone we were not allowed to go into and the blue zone we were permitted to use. Not very friendly. The whole point of us renting a house with a yard is so our kids could run and play outside. Also the furniture needs to be replaced. The couches were dirty, the beds were worn and lumpy and there was water damage in one room with an odd odor. The washer/dryer was in the basement and difficult to access. ON THE WATER IN MAINE COMMENTS: The name of this property, as we advertise it, is the "Springbrook Hill Guest House". As the name says, the property is a Guest House on an estate. We ask all our Guests, as part of the rental agreement, to review the satellite image of the property - which these Guests initialed that they had. We believe the satellite map we provide is quite clear that this "Guest House" is indeed on an estate and feel that a map showing the layout of the property is appropriate, since the whole estate isn't being offered for rent. The Guest House has gone through extensive updates over the past 3 years including a new kitchen 2 years ago - and despite that, the rent has not gone up. Still, we welcome this Guest's feedback and have shared it with the Property Owner to see where improvements can be made.

Great kitchen, porch was nice, great spot for a fireplace.

Very impressed at the follow through contacts from On the Water in Maine as our June vacation approached!

Stayed at Lincoln Lookout June 12-19. A wonderful experience; the house was so clean, I was amazed! And it was very well stocked with furniture, kitchen stuff etc., not a rental type house but a home! The view was terrific, it was very private-- nothing negative to say! Thank you.

The staff from On the Water in Maine is just right up the road and can respond quickly to any needs.

Beautiful home with a view! The property was amazing and we had a wonderful time. Unlike staying in a hotel, the entire family has the ability to have their own space, and time to themselves. Kids had a blast with the numerous variety of board games. The moonrise over the water was spectacular at night.

This was our 2nd rental with On the Water in Maine so far - we have found them to be very helpful and easy to work with

Absolutely fabulous coming all the way from England and having stayed in rental homes all my life this one rates at the top of my list. Gem littleton ma Jo and stu Charlesworth: this is our fifth rental home in mid maine and the north cottage is by far the best. Hilights were the house amenities and upgrades comfy beds and quality throughout to say nothing of the views and gardens. Could go on forever but won't bore you. Pls let us know when we can book for next year. Thank you!

Always a good experience with On the Water in Maine. Had a (minor) problem with the oven. You responded in record time. That shows your attentiveness to renter's needs.

Great place - loved the newness of everything. All the amenities you could ask for.

The property presented as advertised and we always received a prompt response to any questions we had to On the Water in Maine.

We loved the large deck with ocean views and the very quiet and peaceful nature of the location.

This is the first time I had booked a cottage--as well as online. The staff at On the Water in Maine was extremely helpful from the time we booked it, through the entire process. They kept me informed about all I needed to know to prepare for the trip and to locate the house. We had no issues at all while at the property.

The location of this property was amazing. I can't imagine a better site for a home. We would sit in the yard everyday and just enjoy the view. The cottage was situated on a large private piece of land. It was very relaxing. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable for two couples. The views from inside the house were just as stunning as those from outside.

The property managers at On the Water in Maine were very responsive to our needs and requests. Even though we had some problems with the property the first few days, all were eventually taken care of.

The location and views are amazing! We loved the spaciousness of the house and the ample seating in the living room and dining room. The kitchen was well-equipped and the deck was wonderful. We loved being able to watch the loons diving out in the water.

We had no problems at all at check in or check out with On the Water in Maine. Ben was great to work with. They also where able to mail us left personal items back home to us.

Just like looms, location, location, location. One of our favorite features was definitely the pond, we couldn't stay off the water, from fishing to just sitting on the dock at nights. A huge plus for our family was all the supplies that we found in the home (spices, lobster dishes, bags, and foil) making it very convent to cook without having to think about the little things you might need.

On the Water in Maine - all aspects are top notch! The folks are always keeping us updated on our status of what we need to do and when. The staff is easy to work with - friendly and very professional. Keep up the great work!

Location, location, location! Our stay could not have been better. The view of the water was outstanding and the seclusion in the woods was wonderful! The sunrises were spectacular and it was fun to watch the dolphin, seal and lobster boats from the deck. The amenities truly met our expectations. Linens were fresh, good quality, the bed was very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked! The owners did a great job putting the extra touches on their home that they so graciously share with others! Thanks for helping us celebrate our retirement and 46th wedding anniversary!