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Riverfront Sanctuary

Vacation home in Dresden with kitchen and patio

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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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
ME, Dresden

What's nearby

  • War of 1861 Memorial - 25 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 33 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Maine Street - 34 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Bowdoin College - 36 min drive - 44.1 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 38 min drive - 56.8 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 27 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kimberly's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Annabella's Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 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).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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).

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Riverfront Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and beautiful location. Check in was a breeze and check out was just as easy! Beds were clean and comfortable and the fresh bouquet of flowers and wine welcoming us was a pleasant surprise!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vyacheslav G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing. House and items well kept. Enjoyed my stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house was super clean and spacious. The bedrooms were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked so we were able to easily make breakfast each morning. I would definite stay there again. It was just a short drive to many of the places in the area that we wanted to see.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantell

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity

It was a wonderful home. It was warm and welcoming, very clean, easy to find, had a lot of things available to read and also if you wanted to stay in and cook. Easy to travel to local farmers markets and also a short drive to Boothbay Harbor. Plan to stay at least four days in order to see everything in the area including the nearby State Park and the little village nearby. The host was very accommodating with making some suggestions and replies quickly to the emails
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

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!
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerry H.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property feels like visiting a friend’s home. It is very clean, well maintained and has the incidentals you wouldn’t think to pack. If we needed something it was easily found: life jackets, trash bags and recycling. We enjoyed using the kayaks and paddle boards on the river only wishing we hadn't waited until the last day. Do visit the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden in Boothbay and enjoy the native gardens around this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025