Location: Phippsburg, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (10 min Popham Beach, 45 min Portland ME, 2.5 hr Boston)
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 3-5)
Keywords: Guest House
Welcome, and come enjoy a needed get away in the heart of mid-coast Maine. Maine's best beaches, cultural activities, shopping, antiquing, botanical gardens and golfing are all within a few minutes drive. If you enjoy outdoor activities bring your boats and put in at our local boat landing to go fishing, kayaking or sail down to historic Fort Popham. Catch some of the best surf at Hunnewell and Small Point beach. Hiking trails are adjacent to the property and there are many horse back riding friendly areas within a short drive.
Enjoy all these activities at a great price, in a clean, family and pet friendly environment. We're a small local business, striving to provide an affordable opportunity for folks to relax and have some fun. We have compiled a guestbook of nearby activities and are always available to share information on local hot spots.
Description of Guesthouse
This residence was built in one of the earliest settlements in Maine. We are located on the Main rd in Phippsburg. The house was constructed from two early 1800's farmhouses, one which was floated down the Kennebec river and then carted by oxen. The guesthouse is part of the original timber frame, which was then convertend into an appartment. The "guesthouse" is essentially an appartment attached to our primary residence. There is a private entrance at the front of the house with designated parking in the lower driveway. Upstairs there is one bedroom with a king, twin bed and the adjoining walkway has a fullsize pullout futon for additional sleeping. Downstairs there is a kitchen/living area with a full bath and storage closet. Outside there is an outdoor patio with kitchen/grill area and an adjoining kid's play area with swing, slide, sandbox and toddler pool. Additionally, 1 acre of land is fully fenced in to the height of approximately 3.5-4 feet for dogs to roam.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : Sheets, blankets, towels provided
- Off Street Parking : Driveway
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Can make room for with advanced warning
- Beds
- King Bed : King and twin bed are in the same room
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed (2) : Full size futon upstairs in hallway, next to bedroom Pull out couch downstairs in living area
- Child Bed : Toddler bed upon request
- Crib : A basinet and a pack in play are provided
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Very basic: 9 channels
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo : There is a pergola in the front yard
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Must be friendly or at least well controlled. Fully fenced in 1 acre for dogs to run and pet friendly walking trails across from house. Max 2 dogs per stay and owner are required to clean up after their pets.
- Senior Adults Only Community : Steep staircase to upstairs where bedroom is located; not suitable for those with mobility limitations
- Kid Friendly : Young child play area (swing, play house, slide, sand box, toddler pool) in the back yard
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Centrally located, CLOSE to many of mid-coast Maine's exquisite beaches such as Poppham and Reid State Park, 1 mile to Phippsburg boat landing (fishing, boating), trails adjacent to property and nearby.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$100 PER NIGHT PLUS MAINE STATE TAX: Temporary discount from $125 NIGHT
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
Owners: Scott and Jennifer Swift along with our kid's Sofie and Alden. We moved to Maine from Alaska 4 years ago and chose Phippsburg because of it's beauty, plentiful outdoor and cultural activities and close proximity to major urban regions.
The Unique Benefits of this House
What makes this property special is it's location. Although it is not waterfront the beaches are a very close drive, there is a large yard and shopping is 5 minutes away. There is also a garden with lots of blueberries for the picking.
Property Photos
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- Front view: guesthouse on right - Maine Guest House Rental
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- Popham beach at low tide - Maine Guest House Rental
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- Kitchen - Maine Guest House Rental
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- Outdoor kitchen and patio
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- grounds
Traveler Reviews (8)
Guest: Andrew, Jordan and Vincent
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Date of Stay: 08/01/08
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
We had a great time in your sweet little guesthouse this week! We really enjoyed living in real local house in Maine. We liked that fact that we had a kitchen of our own and real bedrooms. And your outside kitchen... Wow!!! Thans alot! from- Quebec, Canada
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Guest: Eric and SaraJane
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Date of Stay: 09/16/07
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
Wow! What a great introduction to Maine! It was so nice to have a "home" here. Much better than a hotel. We came here for a friends wedding so we weren't on much of a tourist schedule but our hosts did invite us out to Reid State Park for a lovely brunch on the beach. We highly recommend it for a day at the ocean. We did need to run next door for some cheese, which we were granted even on an early Saturday morning! Thank you so much! We hope to have a reason to visit again soon. -from Bristol, TN
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Guest: Christine and Claude
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Date of Stay: 07/30/09
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
We really appreciate very much our holiday to your nice home. Thank you for your welcoming and all the attention you have for your guests. We wish you success. from- Quebec, Canada
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Guest: Elizabeth and Will
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Date of Stay: 09/12/09
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
What a delightful, well appointed cottage! Beautiful grounds and wish we had the time to try out the outdoor kitchen. Very centrally located,so we could do most of what we had hoped. A high point was a visit to the Bowdoin Museums in Brunswick. The art museum was world class for such a small town, and the Arctic Museum with the discovery of the North Pole by Pery certainly was one of a kind. Enjoyed the waterfront dining a the Kennebec Tavern in Bath and Cooks Lobster House on Bailey Island. Thanks so much for everything! from- Denver, CO
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Guest: Nancy, Emma & Rebecca
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Date of Stay: 08/24/08
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
Your guesthouse was perfect for us- well equipped, clean, nice large bathroom, easty to use outdoor gas grill, beautiful gardens. We were lucky to have two beautiful beach days- Popham Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches we've ever seen! You're so lucky to have it right down the road. The bike ride Jenna described for us and outlined on the map was beautiful- and we would have never found it on our own- "The Basin". Thank you so much for letting us borrow your bike- two was all be could load on our car. We took Scott's suggestion for dinner and went to the Lobster House lias night- and we were not disappointed. We ate the rest of our meals in the kitchen and had everything we needed. Many thanks for being such accomodating hosts. -from Wolfeboro, NH
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Guest: Jeff and Jen
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Date of Stay: 07/19/09
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
Thanks to Jenna and Scott for their part in making our holiday so great! The cottage was great- everything we needed and the location was so convenient. Jenna and Scott have many great suggestions for trips and we really appreciated the use of the baby stuff- pack in play, baby back pack etc. We had a real mix of weather but it gave us an opportunity to go to the Maine Maritime Museum and do some exploring to Orr and Bailey Island- very nice. We are already looking foward to returning next year! Thanks again to our hosts for their generosity and helpfulness. from Ottowa ON, Canada
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Guest: Heidi, Jessica and Jacqueline
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Date of Stay: 08/10/09
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
Thank you for such a delightful stay. We truly lucked out when we saw your vacancy sign. We all felt very safe here- I could run or bike ride in the morning and not worry about the girls. We instantly felt at home. Morse Mountain and the hike to the beach was worth the effort- great hike and great waves. We seemed to hit Popham Beach at the right times- not crowded. Anyways.... the girls and I had a wonderful time. Your grounds are relaxing and the patio enjoyable. Take care.
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Guest: Christie & Peter
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Date of Stay: 09/07/07
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
Thank you for the nice accomidations. We had a nice time. The king size bed was a nice treat! The location was great to get to many locations! We experienced a great game of golf with nice views of Sebasco. We also enjoyed a boat ride too. We recommend Popham Beach State Park- the change in the beach from low tide to high tide is amazing. Thanks! - from Loeminster, MASS.
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