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Adorable cottage with million dollar view and short walk to stunning beach.

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Our “Cottage” (if you are “from away”) or “Camp” (if you are a Mainer!) ☺️
View of back deck. Faces the ocean and view of Cribstone bridge.
IMPORTANT DETAIL-the ONLY toilet is located/accessed on the deck (see red door)
Outdoor shower with new cedar stall - No bathroom inside the camp. This is it!
Out door shower. Body wash, shampoo, conditioner provided.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk house

1 Queen Bed

Double bed

1 Double Bed

Single bed

1 Twin Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen

About this property

Adorable cottage with million dollar view and short walk to stunning beach.

If you grew up experiencing summers on the Maine coast, our cottage will bring you back in time. Our cottage offers a million dollar view of Orrs and Bailey Islands cribstone bridge and access to one of Maine's most unique beaches (Stovers Point Beach). Our family cottage has been updated with running water (hot and cold), a half bath (toilet and sink NOTE: accessed on the deck - not in the cottage) and an outdoor shower. The camp has a good sized eat in kitchen with brand new gas cooking stove, microwave and medium sized refrigerator/freezer. A nice sized living room with Smart TV and two adjacent bedrooms (one single, one full sized bed).

Adjacent to the cottage (a few steps from the deck) is a bunk house with a queen sized bed and Smart TV.

There are window AC units in living room and bunkhouse.

Check out this drone video (filmed by a renter) of our property and vista (edited by me - Rachel 😊)
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We don't guarantee a 100% child proof experience.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
House trained and quiet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is fine. Take butts with you.
House trained dogs are allowed at an extra fee ($75.00) Please pick up any dog waste on property, walks or beach.
Smoking is not allowed in the cottage. Smoking out side is ok as long as you throw cigarette butts away in the trash.
Wipe dishes/pots with paper towels/napkins before washing. Place food waste/scraps in compost bucket provided in kitchen.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2022255
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this cottage is near the beach. Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center and Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gulf of Maine and Brunswick Golf Course. Ash Cove Pottery and Paddleworks are also worth visiting.
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South Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • beach near Harpswell Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ash Cove Pottery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 41 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Maine Mall - 62 min drive - 90.6 km
  • Thompson's Point - 63 min drive - 83.8 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 22 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook's Lobster & Ale House - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Bailey Island General Store - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Morse’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Holbrooks Lobster Wharf - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable cottage with million dollar view and short walk to stunning beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable cottage with million dollar view and short walk to stunning beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable cottage with million dollar view and short walk to stunning beach.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable cottage with million dollar view and short walk to stunning beach. located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casco Bay and Ash Cove Pottery. Mitchell Field and Lower Goose Island are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful well equipped cottage located on beautiful Harpswell peninsula. The cottage is equipped with everything you could need and Rachel, the owner, is very responsive and helpful. Wish our stay was longer and would love to go back next year.
View of the cribstone bridge from the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2025
Im so glad you enjoyed camp and Harpswell! Thank you for taking such good care of our family treasure!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nora c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great stay

all you need to bring is your cloths i was amazed that the owner provided everything you waould need for a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm, inviting stay

We appreciated the warm, homey atmosphere, being close to the shore and the attentiveness of the owners. A quiet, peaceful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2021
Carolyn so glad you enjoyed your stay. It is so relaxing!! I always hate leaving!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pauline c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Beautiful peaceful place We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 22, 2020
That's great Pauline! So glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Camp in Harpswell

Nice comfortable place. Good view of water, out in the country, very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2022
Terry - happy it met your expectations. 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot, reminiscent of simpler days

Nicely equipped camp--no frills, but everything you need. A lovely location to get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cody c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of heaven.

Nice cozy house a rocks throw from the beach. Host was amazing and made sure we were at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2024
Couldn't agree more Cody!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katie t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love coming here

Repeat guests. Our family loves staying at Camp, and Rachel is a wonderful host. It's old-school in the best way, a comfy and clearly treasured family home, in the best location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2023
Thanks Katie! So glad you found our camp and love it for what it is!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day weekend

Beautiful location. Home was spotless.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a relaxing vacation.

Rachel is a great host - her little cottage was exactly what we were looking for. We brought our 2 dogs who enjoyed the daily hikes to the beach and nearby nature preserves. If you want lobster rolls, there are plenty of options! We drove to Freeport to shop one day - only 1/2 hour away. Cottage is in a Peaceful, quiet area to just sit on the deck and enjoy view of the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2025
So glad to hear that our place was exactly what you were looking for! This is why we share it with others on VRBO!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harpswell Maine

Property was great, absolutelly beautiful area, about a half hour to an hour for shopping and activities. Great restaraunts with beautiful views within 15 minutes nearby. Wolfe Neck Park nearby for hiking, with the coast, a must see.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2024
So glad you liked our cottage and the location! It is pretty special!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay on the Maine Coast

Nice quiet location in Harpswell. Short walk to the waterfront. Nicely furnished and decoraated cottage. Excellent communication ftom the owner. Great spot to unwind!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage! Hope you make it back to the area again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

We had an amazing stay at Rachel’s cottage. The location was perfect and the view of Baileys Island bridge was perfect. We especially liked the outdoor shower as it gave a very camp feel- bed in the bunk house was comfortable. Would recommend and stay here again. Host was very quick to communicate with. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2024
Amy - so glad you enjoyed yourselves! The view is pretty amazing! We can sit there for hours and just look at the bridge with the boats and birds going by!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and clean

This camp is adorable, comfortable, clean and is in a great location for access to Stover's Cove and all of Harpswell. The host was easy to contact and gave lots of good information about the camp and exactly what to expect. I loved the outdoor shower, the decor and the outside deck/sitting area. A nice spot to stay for vacation or a few days away. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcome Home!

We loved it! The cabin location was walking distance to beach. Owners were responsive. Place was super comfortable and as described. Super friendly people. Will be back for 2 weeks next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2024
Dan - love that you want to return for 2 weeks next summer! Yahoo!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect for canper

Absolutely wonderful! Clean property with essential amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2022
Thank you Sheila! So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay plenty to do

The property is easy to find. Very clean and had all the necessities. Quick walk to the beach for kids to swim and look for shells and hermit crabs. The games especially croquet were a hit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2022
Thanks Becky - glad you enjoyed your stay and had plenty to do! Easy to find is actually a selling point I had not thought about!! I am going to add that to my description! Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roisin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Speechless

We had amazing stay. The cottage was warm and inviting the views from the property amazing! Communication with the host Rachel was effortless and check in process effortless. Definitely will stay again if she will have us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come back anytime!!
Verified

8/10 Good

EVE A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific visit to the Stovers Point neighborhood in South Harpswell!! My family and I enjoyed a terrific 6 day visit while reconnecting with family members who live in nearby Brunswick. The cottage is impeccably clean and organized, and Rachel's communication was stellar. We were a little unprepared about the kitchen water / water tank limit, therefore we tried very hard to not use the indoor plumbing as best we can. Overall, a very quiet, very quaint lodging. It's located in a beautiful area of Maine and provided for a relaxing week of vacation! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better in-person!

We loved this cottage! Rachel was a great communicator, answering all our questions promptly and making check in/out a breeze. The cottage was even more spacious and comfortable than we expected. Amazing views from the deck, plenty of lawn space to relax or play outdoor games, quiet neighborhood, and just a short walk to the beach! Very dog-friendly spot with plenty of beaches and trails to enjoy with our pup. Highly recommend, and we hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2024
So happy you had a wonderful stay! Hope you come back sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Everett M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Little Gem

Compact but held everything we needed. Clean as a whistle, quiet location near the water, and convenient to eateries. Host was helpful and accommodating. A historically notable property upgraded to meet current needs. Outside shower (with privacy) added a camping dimension but host's creativity made the experience fun. We enjoyed our stay and would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking such good care of the cottage and appreciate the updates and camping feel of the outdoor shower! Please come back and stay anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harpswell cottage

We had a wonderful time during our stay. R We did not need anything during our stay. The cottage was well equipped and clean. Rachel checked with us to make sure we were satisfied and didn’t need anything. She was very responsive to our questions. Rachel is a wonderful host!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2022
Thank you Kathy! I am so glad your stay was wonderful! It makes me very happy that your had everything you needed! It is important for my guests to feel well taken care of!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect relaxing getaway

The cozy cottage was clean, well equipped and had a great view. We loved the outdoor shower. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and an easy walk to a beautiful beach. Harpswell has so many walking trails, we recommend Bailey island-Giant's Stairs Trail- a stunning easy hike. Some other favorite spots were Pammy's Ice Cream Parlor and casual dining at Erica's Seafood. Rachel was a wonderful and responsive host. We would love to return to this relaxing camp.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 16, 2022
So glad you got a chance to stay, explore and relax at our cottage at Stover's Point! Hope you get to come back - would love to have you stay, anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katie t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful return visit to Stovers Point camp

We loved last year's stay so much we returned this year. The camp and Harpswell area is wonderful for our two kids, 4 and 7, who spend all day exploring the tidepools at all the preserves. We saw a ton of wildlife, including bald eagles and seals, right from Stovers Pt. The camp is as sweet as ever, and upgrades like the deck improve the experience without doing anything to change its personality as a real family home. Rachel makes everything easy and is a wonderful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2022
Katie - so glad your kids get to experience the area! It is so special! Lucky you seeing a ton of wildlife. YA! I love the new deck too...so much...and definitely want to keep the personality of our coastal camp!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family stay on Maine coast

My family of 4 and our little dog had a fun, relaxing vacation at Rachel's place in Harpswell. It was so nice to take a break from the city to play indoor and outdoor games, look for rocks and shells at the beach just a short walk away, and enjoy local treats like Pammy's Ice Cream Parlor. There were quite a few board games and outdoor lawn games provided that we took advantage of. The shower on the deck was refreshing and the bunk house was a great addition and provided 3 comfortable bedrooms four our family. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Knight

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My great grandmother Gertrude, bought the camp ~ 1940 and it has stayed in our family since then. I have the best memories of our family and friends at our cottage. In 2020, I had the great honor of inheriting the family cottage and made the decision to share it with others on VRBO who love Harpswell, or want to get to explore this area, or need a simple little cottage get a way!

Why they chose this property

If you enjoy camping, don't mind "roughing" it a bit, this is a no fuss camp, with all the amenities you need to cook, relax, hangout, play. The half bath room (toilet and sink) is located on the deck (not in the cottage) and the shower is an outdoor shower on the deck.

What makes this property unique

If you love hiking, there are several public trails within 20 minutes or less that lead you along the coast or to a beach. Several dining options within 20 minutes or less as well. Get the best take out seafood around including live or cooked lobsters within 3 miles (Erica's Seafood) or go to the Dolphin Marina restaurant right next door (Oprah had the best lobster roll there!) and experience an awesome meal with a 360 view of the ocean. You can drive over to Bailey's Island (20 minutes) and get a great meal at Cooks Lobster House and continue down to the end and do some shopping at Land's End Gift Shop. You will feel like you are transported back in time. Zero stress, you won't want to leave!

We have games (bean bag toss, badminton, croquet) and plenty of space to spread out and play including a 100 by 100 lot of land across the street from the camp. The deck faces the famous Crib Stone bridge that connects Bailey's and Orr's islands (that million dollar view!). Chairs and a picnic table allows plenty of room and opportunities to enjoy the view. A detached bunk house with a queen sized bed allows for some privacy if needed. Bathroom is attached to the camp but accessed by the deck.
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