House in Phippsburg, ME

Just steps from the Kennebec River

Just steps from the Kennebec River

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Front of the house from the street
Property grounds
Back deck
Living room
Living room

Overview of Just steps from the Kennebec River

4.6 out of 5 Wonderful
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 11372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Phippsburg, ME
  • Popular LocationMaine Maritime Museum7 min drive
  • Popular LocationDoubling Point Lighthouse17 min drive
  • Popular LocationPopham Beach20 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Just steps from the Kennebec River

Just steps from the Kennebec River, this location allows you to enjoy a tranquil getaway while remaining close to any attractions you may desire: beaches, fishing, boating, shopping, and more.

The house is situated on four acres and surrounded by the woods of the Kennebec Land Trust. As you drive up the stone driveway to the top of the hill you pass by the front of the house and come around to the back entrance. A deck spans the entire back of the house and has a grill as well as a large outdoor table with umbrella and chairs. You can enjoy quiet mornings out on the deck in the summer sun or meals outdoors in the evenings.
Entering the back door you pass a half bath and small back bedroom on your right to find a large open kitchen and dining room on your left. The kitchen is stocked with all the necessities if you want to cook at home and a large dining room table that seats 10. As you walk through the dining room you enter the family room. A comfy couch, Direct TV, and WiFi are available if weather or other circumstances keep you indoors for part of your stay. Off the family room is the Master Bedroom. With plenty of windows and a Queen size bed, the Master is bright and welcoming. French doors open out onto the back deck so you can step right outside.
Heading downstairs the ground floor has three full bedrooms and a full bath which provide plenty of room for family or friends or both to stay. The full bath is stocked with towels and there’s a laundry room for your use at the bottom of the stairs. Each bedroom has a double bed and ample closet space. All the bedroom windows look out onto the front lawn which stretches down the hill to the road.

The local area offers every kind of activity you could hope for while visiting Maine. The Kennebec River is only 800 feet from the house, with fishing access at the end of Old Ferry Road. Farther down Fiddler’s Reach Road is the public boat access where you can enter the river for a day of boating. You can travel North to Bath or South towards Popham Beach and Boothbay Harbor. If you want to spend a day at the beach you can drive down Route 209 to Popham Beach State Park and walk out on the expansive sand flats at low tide. Visit the Fort Popham Site nearby if you’re interested in a bit of history or grab something to eat a Spinney’s, a long-time local spot right on the beach.
If you’re interested in shopping or lunch or dinner out, Boothbay, Georgetown, and Brunswick are all nearby. Even Freeport isn’t too far if you want to visit L. L. Bean, a Maine institution.

Property manager

Darren Goodwin

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 3 pets total)

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

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Phippsburg

Located in Phippsburg, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Monkey C Monkey Do and Gulf of Maine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Maine Maritime Museum and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Maine State Aquarium and Boothbay Railway Village are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Maine Maritime Museum - 7 min drive
  • Doubling Point Lighthouse - 17 min drive
  • Bowdoin College - 19 min drive
  • Popham Beach - 20 min drive
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 19 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cabin - 8 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Fiona's Catering - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Taste of Maine Restaurant - 11 min drive

Reviews

4.6

Wonderful

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4.4/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.7/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Maija N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family visit to Popham Beach
The stay was great. House smells kind of musty but was otherwise nice. Master bedroom doesn’t have a door, just a curtain. The location is great. The host was attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/5 Good

Ellen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phippsburg stay
A great place to house a whole slew of friends/family visiting from out of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/5 Good

Bernadette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy stay
A comfy home for a larger group. Facilities were nice, renter note, the only shower/bathtub on lower level. Rental close to Bath Maine and Popham Beach, so short trips were easy throughout the day. Easy grocery shopping about 10 minutes away as well. Property manager called before the stay and communicated about residence in detail, which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet home with everything you need
The house has a lot of great space and is such an easy drive to Popham, Head beach and Bath or Brunswick. The manager is very kind and helpful. We can't wait to return to this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

4/5 Good

Angelica C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and peaceful place.
It's a nice place to spend time with family or friends, very private and quiet area, love the green views from all around the house. We had everything we need to cook our meals. I really recommend this house to stay in.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Darren Goodwin

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My name is Darren and I’ve been vacationing in the Phippsburg area my whole life. I have a background in construction and I have carefully, gracefully remodeled this home to be a place suitable for large family gatherings. I live in Boston and usually come up to the house only on the weekends. It has been a privilege for me to own this home and has brought me great joy and many memorable experiences, both at the house and out on the water.

Why they chose this property

I didn't purchase this home with the intention of renting it out, but I ended up doing so in order to allow people to experience the same joy I've had here. It just so happens that after I completed the remodel, it became clear to me that there was a need for a property as unique as this on the vacation rental market. By offering up my home for rent in this beautiful area, I feel I'm able to contribute to bringing wonderful experiences into other people's lives. One of our guests called this home, “the greatest place on earth'. That being said, the main reason I rent out this property is to allow you to experience just a short visit to paradise and create great memories.

What makes this property unique

This rental offers the perfect mix of a tranquil setting away from it all with closeness to everything so you’re not spending the day driving around if you want to get out. We enjoy proximity to the river, beaches, shopping and dining, and the highway. That includes great dining, antiquing, a boat launch, golf, state parks and beaches, historic sites, and more. It’s the perfect location for any renter since you have any activity you desire at your fingertips while still being able to get away from it all and just enjoy the peach and quiet at home.
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