We stayed in the Admiral's Quarters. The owners have certainly put some money into fixing up this particular cabin but it is still outdated. On the plus side, there was a new refrigerator and the kitchen was fairly well stocked. The view of the bay was magnificent and we enjoyed drinking coffee on the pier. On the negative side, the cottage was infested with ants, the mattresses were lumpy and uncomfortable and the reception on the TV was poor, even though there was cable. The shower door was broken and didn't stay closed. They do not have daily housekeeping for the cabins, so you are reponsible for getting clean towels from the office. This wouldn't normally be a problem except that there was never anyone in the office to get the towels from. There is no place to go kayaking or swimming on these premises. Lobster traps are placed very close to shore and the beach is lined with lots of algae. I will certainly find another hotel/motel when I stay in Boothbay next year.

The cottage we stayed in was moldy, dank and depressing. We spent every day away from there and only returned to sleep which was difficult with the mold and mildew and the bedroom with no heater. All the outlets required an adapter and there was only one so we had to keep switching from the refrigerator to the coffee pot. All of the cottages are falling down except for the admirals quarters which overlooks the bay. We left a day early because we could not bear to stay in that depressing place one more second.

At Waters Edge in East Boothbay features a modern motel right on the quiet bay , but a better choice is to book one of the cottages also on the grounds. We stayed in the Admirals Quarters which had a screen porch directly overlooking the bay ; the cottage was well stocked with housekeeping items, and although simple , was very comfortable and quaint. We would love to returen there on a future trip - a warm and relaxing place that you will not soon forget!