A Water Getaway. Vacation On A Houseboat in Maine, A Virtual Private Island.

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Entire house boat

Waterbug-E along side the Nancy Lou, included in the rental.

Marina and restaurant (left-most building) easy cruise.

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Location
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 559 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Sea view

Explore the area

Georgetown, ME

Reid State Park17 min drive
Boothbay Harbor Marina49 min drive
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens50 min drive
Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The Nancy Lou is our newest moored houseboat for rent (three night minimum) to experience the peace, beauty and wonder of life on the water in Riggs Cove, Georgetown, Maine.

The Nancy Lou has a roof top deck (Sun Deck) for you to relax and enjoy the surroundings as well as accommodations for five. The private forward bedroom (cabin) features a queen sized bed with doors forward to the front deck and aft to the kitchen (galley) and bathroom (head). The salon area converts to sleep two, and the settee pulls out for one.

A walk-in shower and on-demand hot water, a three burner stove with oven, a refrigerator, and a small propane grill. Birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, kid's science project? Just hangin' out on the mooring, exploring the coves in the skiff, paddling kayaks (two on board), watching boats, watching nature and being one with the sea. All the comforts of home are on Nancy Lou. Experience a getaway you won't forget, and, best of all, no boating experience required.

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Jessie

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Sea view

Barbecue grill

The Island 40 with 15' dinghy and 4 hp 4 cycle outboard

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Georgetown

Located in Georgetown, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Montsweag Flea Market and Maine Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Josephine Newman Audubon Sanctuary and Kennebec River. Maine Maritime Museum and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Georgetown, ME

What's nearby

Reid State Park - 17 min drive
Carousel Music Theater - 47 min drive
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 48 min drive
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 49 min drive
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 50 min drive

Getting around

Brunswick Maine Street Station - 27 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

The Cabin - 17 min drive
Fiona's Catering - 17 min drive
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 50 min drive
Footbridge Brewery - 48 min drive
Dairy Queen - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Water Getaway. Vacation On A Houseboat in Maine, A Virtual Private Island. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Water Getaway. Vacation On A Houseboat in Maine, A Virtual Private Island.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Water Getaway. Vacation On A Houseboat in Maine, A Virtual Private Island.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Water Getaway. Vacation On A Houseboat in Maine, A Virtual Private Island. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Georgetown Pottery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kennebec River and Sewell Pond Conservation Area. Casco Bay and Georgetown Historical Society are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

5 Sept 2023

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

Excellent weekend

We enjoyed our time on Nancy Lou! Pure relaxation! Just what we needed from our busy lives. We plan on returning next summer. A huge thank you to Jessie, Jimmy and Dave!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

19 Jul 2023

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

A great adventure!

We had a wonderful few days on the Nancy Lou. I would equate it to glamping with all the conveniences. The accommodations were great. The master bed was very comfortable and my kids (19, 19, and 21) said the living room beds were decent as well. I would say the full bed was a little too small for two 19-year olds to share, but for smaller kids it would be fine. The kitchen is compact but had everything I needed to cook our breakfasts and dinners. There is also a small grill to use. The fridge and freezer are small but perfect for what we needed for four days. Like everything else, the bathroom is small yet efficient. It was interesting to learn how it all worked and we had no problems with the water supply even though there were 5 adults showering. We did switch to the second tank on the last day. The electric lights all worked great too - we played many board games in the evening. The best part, though, is the roof deck. When we weren’t exploring the cove in the water bug or kayaks, we were up reading a book on the roof deck in comfy lounge chairs. Everyone at Riggs Cove was very friendly and helpful and gave us a lot of information on local places to visit. They even checked in on us on day 2 to make sure we had everything we needed. Finally, we did not have the best of weather but we still had an awesome time so don’t worry if your forecast isn’t perfect. We even weathered a massive overnight thunder and lightning storm with torrential rain and the Nancy Lou barely rocked.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti R., Richmond, VA

29 Sept 2021

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

Perfect getaway

This getaway was just the thing my husband and I needed. Everything was perfect. Jimmy was SO accommodating and helpful. He even drove by and dropped off some bug spray for us because we for got to buy some! He gave great recommendations on things to do (Beal Island - beautiful little island we kayaked over to) as well as food recommendations. Do NOT skip out on the Osprey! Thank you Nancy Lou & co for a wonderful few days!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

14 Sept 2021

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

Excellet Stay

The Nancy Lou was fabulous. There was plenty of room, the skiff was great fun and we enjoyed using the kayaks. Everyone at the marina was friendly and helpful. Jessie told us everything we needed to know and was vcery friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

1 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience!

Our first time on a houseboat and it wont be our last! Amazing location in the harbor with seals, eagles, ospreys all around, lobster boats every morning and beautiful sailboats. Jimmy helped us to our boat and gave us information about the area and assisted us with any questions/concerns we had. The boat was comfortable and had all the linens, cooking items, you could need. Didnt look as clean as I would have liked especially with covid, but I brought lysol wipes which helped. The boat came with 2 kayaks which were perfect to explore the area - our daughter loved them! The little"waterbug" boat was perfect to go back and forth from the marina and exploring the harbor. Would highly recommend this houseboat for a couple or a family of 3. No better way to fall asleep than to the gentle rocking of the boat on the waves and nothing beats waking up to an amazing sunrise and the sounds of nature. The roof deck was a great place for a nap and watching the sunset with a glass of wine. We loved every minute of it and cant wait to go back! Thank you to Jesse and Jimmy!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jessie

Riggs Cove Rentals LLC at Derecktor Maine in Georgetown, ME offers unique rental opportunities aboard one of three floating islands, Tessie Ann (HA 295122), Charles Andrew (HA 393639) and now, Nancy Lou, a sundeck model (HA 3546511).

Why they chose this property

Experience the Maine coast firsthand, surrounded by the sea. Twelve foot tides, seals, sea birds, eagles and osprey...indulge as little or as much as you want. Cook, eat and drink aboard, or visit The Osprey Restaurant on site.