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Waterfront home on scenic cove.

Waterfront home on scenic cove.

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View from screened porch
Ramp and float, view of Brickyard Cove
Front of house showing screened porch
Living room and dining area
Living room

Overview of Waterfront home on scenic cove.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Popular LocationBowdoin College18 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaine Street20 min drive
  • Popular LocationThomas Point Beach24 min drive
  • AirportWiscasset, ME (ISS)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront home on scenic cove.

General Description

(Please note: Our rental period for 2024 is May 31 to August 4. However, we have tentatively blocked these weeks on our calendar, as we are waiting to hear from possible return renters. In the meantime, if you are interested in renting our house, let us know and we will let you know if there is an opening as soon as possible. Thank you.)

Lovingly maintained seasonal Maine coast home, on the water. Approximately 2 and 1/2 hours from Boston.
There is direct access to the water from the property. A short path and stone steps lead down to the ramp and float, from which you can swim or launch a canoe or kayak (you supply either). When the tide is in. row out to the many small coves and islands in the area. You can also use the float for sunbathing or just to relax and enjoy the view. Access to deep water and a boat launch is from the nearby common area. Relax, enjoy the water view, and take meals on the large screened porch.
The house is in a wooded setting overlooking a peaceful ocean tidal cove. Woods, coves and inlets shape this area of the Maine coast. Enjoy kayaking (you provide kayak), fishing and swimming. Visit one of the many land trust properties in the area for hiking and bird watching. Thomas Point Beach is 10 minutes away. Popham Beach State Park, Maine's most spectacular sandy beach, is a 45 minute drive. Brochures with information on attractions and restaurants are available at the house.
Take day trips to historic Brunswick and Bath, both nearby. Longer drives will take you to beautiful Wiscasset and Demariscotta.

The house is on a tidal cove, Generally twice a day (every 12 hours) the tide goes out at "low tide" and the cove empties out for a couple of hours. One low tide will usually occurs during daylight hours. Guests can continue to swim, fish or launch kayaks from the Point, which is a 5 minute walk from the house. There is a large swim float there. The Point is not tidal and always has deep water.

Accommodations
Maximum number of guests: 4
1 queen size bed; 1 double bed; one single bed. (Note: The photo shows bunk beds in one of the rooms. However, only the bottom bunk is available.)
Blankets and pillows are provided for a $50 fee. Guests are welcome to bring their own sheets and towels and avoid the fee.
All the bedrooms are on one level.

Fully equipped kitchen: Dishes; glasses; silverware; cooking utensils; fridge; microwave; electric oven and cook top; microwave oven; toaster oven; coffee maker; blender.

The Living room and dining room adjoin the kitchen in an open floor plan with a cathedral ceiling.

The dining table seats 4. There is also a dining table on the screened porch, seating 4.

1 bathroom with shower.

Apartment size washer and dryer. Flat screen TV, for use with DVD and VHS player only, no cable TV. We have a large selection of books and videos (over 100 DVDs and VHS tapes).

Picnic table and charcoal grill. Telephone (free local calls).

Wifi internet access. (No cable TV)
Parking space for 2 cars.
Smoking is not allowed in the house or screened porch
The house is only available for weekly rental for the months of June, July and first week of August (see calendar).

Refer to the fee schedule for the weekly rental fee. Additional charges: Maine sales tax, and the service fee charged by VRBO/VACATION RENTALS.

Optional:
We are pet friendly. Please refer to the fee schedule for pets. The charge is per pet, per week. There is an additional refundable security deposit.

There is a small, one-time charge, $50. If you would like us to supply sheets and towels. Guests are welcomed to bring their own.

See calendar for this year’s availability. The house is normally only available during the months of June, July and first week of August (see calendar). During this 3-month period, we only rent for a maximum of 4 weeks, and are generally booked up by March. When a 1- or 2-week rental is booked, we block off the preceding and the following week for cleaning/prepping, and for having the house for our own use.

Please be sure to look over the Rental Agreement and the Reservation Confirmation forms, on the VRBO website, before booking. We will send you copies for signing.
Once the booking is accepted, these should be sent back to us within 7 days.

Please Note: If you would like to rent this property, please click "Ask owner a question", and we will respond within 24 hours to any questions you have. Please do not click "Request to Book" until you have contacted us directly so that I can answer your questions and send you the rental forms to review.

Property manager

Harry Bartnick

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Harriet Beecher Stowe House and First Parish Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gulf of Maine and Brunswick Golf Course. Paddleworks and Land's End Gift Shop are also worth visiting.
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Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Mid Coast Hospital - 17 min drive
  • Bowdoin College - 18 min drive
  • Maine Street - 20 min drive
  • Thomas Point Beach - 24 min drive
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 30 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • KFC - 13 min drive
  • Burger King - 14 min drive
  • Flight Deck Brewing - 15 min drive
  • Starbucks - 11 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy little house on Sebascodegan Island
Super comfy and cute house that was perfect for our four person family. Hosts are super helpful, nice people. Great place to enjoy the tides or visit the many coastal towns in the area. Loved our stay and will surely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic vacation!
My husband and I spent a week in the property in late June. It's a wonderful little place--we spent most of our time at the house on the screen porch, which is a great feature because the forested neighborhood is naturally buggy. We also brought a kayak and enjoyed paddling around the cove. As others have noted, there is not enough water on the property to float anything at low tide, but even at the lowest tides the window in which we couldn't get in the water was only about an hour long. We were able to get down to the float with no trouble at all times, but I can imagine it would be more difficult for some when the water is lower and the ramp is steeper. The property owner, Harry, was extremely helpful and responsive. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to spend a relaxing vacation on the Maine coast. We also enjoyed the nice nearby towns of Bath, Brunswick, and Freeport, and the many excellent seafood restaurants scattered throughout the islands.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., West Chester, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as promised
The house was cozy with all the amenities and a great view. Loved having my morning coffee on the porch and watching the birds. The location was perfect for access to all our favorite spots. Great communication with Harry and Mary. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Shaun L., Naperville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice property
Enjoyed the cottage. Everything we needed was made available to us (grill, laundry, fans). The only complaint was we had no idea low tide took all the water from the cove and the float would not be useable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A homey, comfortable, clean, and peaceful getaway
We loved staying at Harry & Mary's cottage in Harpswell. It was clean and homey. Everything we needed was there. We loved the screened-in porch and spent the majority of our time there. The neighborhood was quiet and perfect for a short run or walk with the dogs and family. The float was a perfect spot to take in the rapidly changing landscape and we spent tons of time there as well. Thanks for everything and we'd love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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