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Charming Bayview Cottage with Deck, Firepit, Garden - 200' from the Water

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Reviews
7.6

Good

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6830 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

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Harpswell, ME
  • Popular LocationBowdoin College19 min drive
  • Popular LocationThomas Point Beach28 min drive
  • AirportWiscasset, ME (ISS)41 min drive
  • Popular LocationPopham Beach57 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Bayview Cottage with Deck, Firepit, Garden - 200' from the Water

Harpswell Bay House

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Enjoy a glimpse of the charm of Midcoast Maine at this three-bedroom Harpswell home, where you'll have an outdoor deck, a beautiful waterfront location, and views of an inlet of Casco Bay.

Ideally situated only 200 feet from the water, this cottage is located on the eastern shoreline of Sebascodegan Island (or Great Island as it is known locally). This two-level cottage is across the water from Long Island, minutes by boat or car from greater Casco Bay, 10 miles south of Brunswick, and 35 miles east of Portland.

Step inside to find wood floors, knotty pine beams on the walls and ceilings, and WiFi throughout the home. Relax on the sofa with a novel, admire the views of the property from the large windows, or choose a DVD to watch on the cable TV.

The wrap-around kitchen is full of country charm, offering modern appliances and plenty of cabinet storage. Sit down to eat at the kitchen table or the dining table by the window, or light the gas grill for a picnic on the deck, the lawn, or the water's edge. There's also a detached meditation room for contemplative mornings.

This three-bedroom, one-bathroom home will sleep as many as six people. Each of the bedrooms has a full-size bed, while the bathroom has a claw-foot tub and a showerhead. An outdoor shower is also provided to help you rinse off the sand from one of the nearby beaches.

As a bastion of natural beauty in the heart of Midcoast Maine, Harpswell is a relaxing retreat for anglers, kayakers, and nature lovers. Book an excursion on the water with ALERT Windjammer Cruises or H2Outfitters, take a hike on the iconic Giant's Stairs Trail or Cliff Trail, or take a drive to the fascinating Maine Maritime Museum 13 miles north.

Experience the countless wonders of this sparkling region of Maine - book your Harpswell vacation today!

Things to Know

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 830 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

7236

About the neighborhood

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this cabin is in a rural area and near the beach. Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum and Pickard Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Paddleworks and Land's End Gift Shop. Maine Maritime Museum and Ash Cove Pottery are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Mid Coast Hospital - 18 min drive
  • Bowdoin College - 19 min drive
  • Maine Street - 20 min drive
  • Thomas Point Beach - 28 min drive
  • Popham Beach - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 29 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • KFC - 12 min drive
  • Burger King - 15 min drive
  • Flight Deck Brewing - 16 min drive
  • Starbucks - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Bayview Cottage with Deck, Firepit, Garden - 200' from the Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Bayview Cottage with Deck, Firepit, Garden - 200' from the Water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Bayview Cottage with Deck, Firepit, Garden - 200' from the Water?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Bayview Cottage with Deck, Firepit, Garden - 200' from the Water located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Casco Bay and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ragged Island and Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum. Thomas Point Beach and Androscoggin River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

adam s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mixed Review
When we arrived the door code did not work so we had to use the key in the lockbox which was very hard to use and only one key for four adults. A local Vacasa person was supposed to come and fix all of this but never did. The house is fine...but a lack of screens on most of the windows kept us pretty warm. I thought we would have easy direct access to the water but this was not the case: had to walk about 1/3 of a mile to get to the water. Never saw anyone swimming...seemed only for fishing. Bed mattresses need an upgrade. Upstairs bedroom skylights need shades. Living room couches need an upgrade. Why a large glass table in the center of the living room when children are welcome? However: nice games for children. Good applicances. everything worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda Y.

Lack of Property Maintenance
This was a Vacasa managed property. Will never use another. Although cottage was clean enough, the grounds had not been maintained. Upon arrival, house was closed up tight. NO airflow so inside was really hot and gross. Ran around collecting fans to cool things off. Had trouble with Keyless entry, but got in. Dropped bags and went out. Came back after dinner and found keyless entry was no longer functioning and it took too long to get the situation dealt with. Had to be given access with the actual key to get in. Again, took too long and lock was actually never repaired during stay even though we were told it had been the next day. Next morning shower unusable due to diverter falling out of tube faucet. Texted at 8am about issue. When maintenance person finally showed at 8pm, not actually repaired. We were told we needed to just use our fingers to push it back up into the faucet which was loaded with calcium deposits. Grounds a mess. Lawn mowed, but weeds had taken over the gardens, and the grill was unusable as it had been shoved into the garden area and overtaken by the weeds. The deck by back building was unusable as well due to a large thorny rose bush growing up through decking. Due to location near wetlands, not mentioned in description, and all the recent rain, mosquitos were horrible. Couldn't sit out even during the day. I used to live in Maine and they were bad. Will not stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ken z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
This was a beautiful cabin near the water. The interior and exterior of both beautifully kept and very authentic. The only complaints that I would have would be that the front and back door screen doors did not work very well. And the upstairs bedrooms did not have much headroom because the ceiling is quite low. But all in all it was a great place. If I were I visiting the Harpswell area in the future, I’d stay again. Something else to consider is the mosquito issue. There are lots of mosquitoes in July in this area. We really couldn’t go outside near the cabin because there were so many mosquitoes. I realize this is not the owners problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alexis P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Overpriced, brown water, and ants! I Do NOT recommend!
I do feel like the owners tried to make it homey with cute little cabin touches, but the fact is that the house needs a lot of work and it should not be rented out, especially for the high price that I paid. We ended up leaving after a few days and found a new place to stay. Why this rental is so bad: I’m going to start with what’s missing and what isn’t missing: there is no dishwasher, washing machine, or sink disposal. Something that I didn’t know before I booked and I felt like it wasn’t really clear in the preview. The good news is that there are lots of ants to keep you company while you do the dishes. They are crawling all over the sink, stove, and bathroom. The bathroom: The bathroom is the worst part! The “shower” is not a shower. It is a claw footed bathtub with a curtain around it. The curtain sticks to you as you shower, making it the most uncomfortable shower you will ever take. The shower head is short, so you definitely can’t be a tall person if you want to take a shower here. I was really excited to have a fun claw-footed bathtub, but as I filled up the bath water I noticed that the bath water was brown. I was so disgusted. So I don’t recommend drinking the water or trying to take a shower/bath. The stairs are steep and scary to walk up. There are no curtains upstairs. The downstairs bedroom door has all windows to keep you awake and give you no privacy. The only good thing: the view is pretty. Otherwise I don’t recommend this place.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We all loved the cottage.
We had a great time. The view was gorgeous. With the heat wave we would have liked the screens to be in so we could open the windows. I would def come again. Great place to celebrate our daughter’s graduation from Bowdoin college.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jillian c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home for a weekend
We had a very wonderful time while staying at this house. It was very clean and in a beautiful quiet area. The only down fall we had was we thought we were right on the water. In order to be able to get to the water you have to go to the boat launch which is a short walk from the house. The pictures posted made it look like you could walk to the water on the front lawn which is not true. Overall a beautiful area and nice home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting house and pleasant stay
We enjoyed our stay in a quiet place. The view was very nice and the bald eagles perching nearby entertained us. It is true that there is little water access, and probably people should know that there isn't much of anyplace to walk; you really need to drive to a beach or water access or a walk. The house design was interesting, an enclosed wrap around of a much older tiny house. The woodworking was fabulous. There are curtains now, to correct an earlier comment, and the upkeep was acceptable. Too bad there wasn't a more appealing outdoor space and furtniture, but there are bugs, too, so it would probably go unused.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Kati M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deceiving...
The photos of this place were very nice online. First, this is water front, not beach front. You can’t walk in to this water or swim in it. Second, everywhere you step is mud, even through the grass. Peppered with mosquitos. Third, I got extremely hurt here, my foot went through a rotted step in their staircase. Half my leg went through a set of stairs. Just below my knee, I have a bruise bigger than my hand. Bigger than a softball. I weigh 130lbs and am 5’5”. The board was totally rotten. I did get a call from someone after leaving a note there because I was given no contact information. An apology and asked to fill out an incident report. I spent so much money on this vacation just for two nights and now I am down and out with the worst bruise I’ve had in years. Wish I could upload the picture. I will call the number back tomorrow to fill out this report.... I’m assuming it will be to cover them, not really me in anyway.. I also paid extra money just in case anything broke, damage, whatever. Kind of feel like I am the one owed money...... For how much I spent, I do not feel it was worth the pain and the location I thought would be nicer. The cottage itself is very quaint and cute. PS. They absolutely do not allow smoking on the property, anywhere. Not even outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Cute place with great amenities and location
My only complaint is the water: very strong sulfur smell made it undrinkable and left a residue on my skin. Bring bottled water!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018