Unique Waterfront Experience

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A close-up of lobsters in water, with some red and orange ropes visible.
A building with solar panels on the roof and a covered area with a wooden deck.
A docked boat with a cabin, deck, and fishing equipment.
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a small outdoor seating area.
A cozy living room with a beige sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs. A rocking chair is visible in the corner, and a wooden desk with a chair is against the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Casco Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Brunswick Golf Course and Gilsland Farm Audubon Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit LL Bean Flagship Store and Maine Street. Ash Cove Pottery and Land's End Gift Shop are also worth visiting. Sailing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bowdoin College - 25 min drive - 28.3 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 41 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 59 min drive - 82.3 km
  • State Theatre - 59 min drive - 83.1 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 23 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster & Ale House - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salt Cod Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Sundrenched - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Waterfront Experience pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Unique Waterfront Experience?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Waterfront Experience?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Waterfront Experience?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Waterfront Experience located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ash Cove Pottery and Mitchell Field. Lower Goose Island is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property on the ocean
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fun find, especially if you're keen on lobsters and learning more about how they're caught, kept, and sold. The proprietors were great to work with, super nice local people who clearly love Maine. Harpswell is a treasure trove of hiking trails, beach access (but keep in mind the beaches are rocky), art studios, very good to more-than-acceptable restaurants, and it's just a quiet, pretty area ideal for local explorations. We stayed a week and branched out 2 hours or so in various directions since this was our first trip to Maine. The house is literally above a lobster dock/harbor and features water views, a large deck with access from the main bedroom and living room, and is well appointed. We cooked dinners there most nights and did not encounter any missing essentials in terms of cookware, tableware, etc. The listing does not show the two bathrooms, but both are nicely appointed with tile flooring and full showers (one a shower/tub combo). We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic look at the Lobster industry and beautiful views of the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house and hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful perfect location . Amazing views . Captain Jim’s sunset cruise was amazing ! We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Couldn't ask for better place to stay or family to rent from. We can't wait to go back. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Vacation

Jim and Sara were great. We had lots of room, the location was great and we loved going out in the bay with Jim. Highly recommend this location. Hope to go back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Thank you!! We would love to have you stay with us again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a truly memorable and fantastic experience. The house was perfect for our large family and watching the lobster boats come and go was super cool. We loved our ride on the boat and especially the fireworks show. We took advantage of fresh lobsters and made good use of the lobster pot! Lots to explore on the islands and an overall perfect vacation. Definitely worthy of a repeat stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a gem!

Grateful to Sara and Jim for a wonderful stay at the Captain’ house. Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Come see us again!!🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Must Love Lobster

The experience was exactly as listed and the hosts were very helpful. Would go back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
We would love to have you stay with us again:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing working lobster wharf!

Wonderful spot to get the true Maine experience. Sara & Jim we’re gracious hosts. My family really enjoyed the sunset cruise in the warters around Harpswell.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome experience

What a wonderful place to stay! The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful, and so responsive to our many questions. The space was perfect for our group of seven adults. The view was amazing and the lobsters delicious. A completely delightful experience overall. We plan to be back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a lovely stay at the property. The sunset cruise is a must!! The owners are really wonderful. If you’re a Seaglass collector, check the cove when the tide goes out. We found a ton. Getting fresh lobster from the Merryman‘s is definitely a bonus. We had a really great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Jim and Sarah’s cottage their hospitality was above and beyond letting us join in on their family boat trip to watch fireworks off the ocean to giving us a sun set cruise to selling us lobsters fresh off the boat the views from the cottage were breathtaking we enjoyed the lobster boats going and coming and learning what they did year round it was definitely an unforgettable vacation Thank you so much
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Potts Harbor

Just as we remembered. This was our 4th visit and over the last thirteen years. Just hope it doesn’t take as long to get back there
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
It was nice to have you again! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riddik’s Lobster Stay

We had a wonderful time. The house has lots of room and very comfortable beds. Our son loved the lobster boats. We learned a great deal from Jim. We hope to be back some day! Thank You
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique property

We had a great stay in Harpswell. The property is unique in that it is overlooking the wharf, but that is what made it special. We loved watching the lobster boats come in and learning about the industry. The highlight of the trip was going out on the boat and seeing the seals. Jim & Sara are great. I highly recommend this house if you are looking for something different.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2021
Thank you for choosing our home and those kind words. We enjoyed getting to know you. We hope you stay with us again! Jim and Sara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome family vacation

This is such a unique property - beautiful and educational! We really enjoyed watching the lobster boats come and in and out each day. We learned so much from Captain Jim and his crew - they were great at answering ALL of our many questions about everything lobster/fishing/boats/Maine! The property is well kept and clean. Lots of beds and room for families. This was a great place to disconnect and relax. The boat ride was a highlight of our trip - something our kids will never forget!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Water View and Lobsters!

Plenty of open space, bedrooms and bathrooms for a group of family and friends. The beds are very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked including everything you need to cook up lobster you can get right there at the dock below the rental apartment. The views of the harbor from the upper deck right off the living room and bedrooms were gorgeous. We enjoyed watching the fishing and lobster boats come and go. Our group loved the lobster boat ride around the area by Capt. Jim. Harpswell is a great location in ME, removed from the crowds but still close enough to several beaches and points of interest. We loved the Botanical Garden and giant wooden troll sculptures on this trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing start to our Maine Trip!!

We loved our stay at Sara & Jim’s house. The experience I felt was the true Maine. We were able to see lobster boats come & go. Harpswell had plenty of beautiful trails to explore. My kids loved exploring the tide pools & exploring the beaches. We traveled to Portland, Kittery Point, Old orchard beach, Freeport, Boothbay& etc. we were able to get to most places within a hour or a little longer. We bought fresh lobsters several nights from Sara. We were able to go on a boat ride & see the beautiful coast line! The house was very spacious & had everything we needed, We are already starting to plan our next trip because we miss it already. A great place all around!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2024
We enjoyed getting know your family. So happy you had a good time here. Please come back and stay again!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A fun and educational stay at the Lobster Pound

The home was spacious and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed the sights and sounds of the working harbor and reversing falls right from the back deck of the house. We gained a real appreciation for the hard work watermen put in each day. From bait harvest to lobster distribution, and impressive boat handling, you get to see it all. Away from the Lobster Pound, there were plenty of nice hiking trails nearby. We also did not go hungry with the fun lunch and dinner spots throughout Harpswell (and its islands) and nearby Brunswick. Lastly, the friendly sunset cruise with Capt. Jim topped it all off. We lucked into a ride on the tuna boat, and had great conversation, gawked at seals and waterfowl, and enjoyed our wine and cheese until sunset.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
So happy you enjoyed your time with us! We hope you can come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An authentic Maine experience

I want to start off by saying that Jim and Sarah are absolutely the most sweet and welcoming hosts you could ask for, true hospitality! If you are looking for an unforgettable experience on the coast of Maine, and really want to see the workings of a lobster wharf, this is the place for you! Not only is it in a gorgeous location but it’s definitely interesting to learn about the lobstering and fishing community. My husband and our dog and two friends from Florida stayed here during the week of Fourth of July and got to see fireworks from the back of a lobster boat, (wow!) we also got to see them bring in an almost 500 pound tuna! If you’re a fisherman and love the ocean, this is the ideal location. It’s also convenient to so many things, grocery stores, shopping, local art galleries, hiking, etc. We felt truly welcome and had such a great week. Harpswell is gorgeous and inspiring, thank you again Jim and Sarah!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed the entire experience!! Thank you for being great guests!! We hope to see you again:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unforgettable

House and lobster wharf as described. Only complaint is you have an obstructed view with the deck railing. Suggest a thinner rail or higher chairs. Could access the rocky beach at the wharf when the tide was out. Unreal tides, we had never experienced anything like it. Or there is public access to the shore from a sidestreet. Many hiking trails nearby, and an ice cream shop within a few miles. Jim accommodated us on an evening cruise although he works from sunup to sundown daily on the boats. Thank you Sue for being our tour guide. Saw seals and porpoises, beautiful sunset. This was a relaxing experience with amazing views and fresh seafood. Unforgettable first trip to Maine
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean house and beautiful view

Stayed a week over 4th of July. The house was very clean and relaxing. Lots of comfy seating, nice deck overlooking the water and cove, spacious living area and huge master bedroom. Bathrooms and kitchen well equipped. So much closet and storage space everywhere, we didn’t need it but would be handy. Loved having washer and dryer. Dishwasher would be nice but we didn’t really use a lot of dishes due to eating out or carrying food in. I recommend bringing bottled water. Fishing was available on the wharf and dock, but no luck for us. Best bet is to fish off a boat or drive over to the end of Grist Mill Lane where there’s a small parking lot. Fishing was good for striped bass during reversing falls. Pick up a local fishing license and rules. One bass per person a day. Note for accessibility: several steps at entry to house. Master bath has sit-in shower. Steep paved slope walking down from the house to wharf area. The whole house is one level indoors, no steps to deck or on deck. As for noise, we slept through any wharf noise there was in the mornings. There are a lot of trucks parked nearby during work, but you have a personal spot at the entry to the house. The men and women working were quiet. Only noise to note was fireworks night on the cove, so understandable. We really enjoyed them from the deck. You can buy fresh lobster at the far left end of the wharf. It was delicious!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Please Know What A Working Lobster Place Is Before You Book

Not relaxing. The property had beautiful views of a reversing current and offered stunning sunrise / sunset photos. But know that there is a constant hum of diesel engine(s); whether that be from the boats or someone's pickup. The property offered a lot of space for the money. There was a lot of room for my family of 4. (If only the TV worked better.) The TV / Cable interface was constantly buffering. The interface was that one we get in other rentals we've had. Needless to say, it also difficult to use. One bedroom was unusable with furniture stored / stacked. We got there after checkin and the cleaning lady was still there. She told us that she forgot that she needed to clean this property. She didn't do a very good job since we had to get swiffer & Lysol and clean up. Given this was a working lobster pound, we expected the sounds of diesel motors (boats & pickups) at earlier hours of the morning. Keep in mind that noise is constant. We also expected there would be little free outdoor space for our kids to play. We were correct. What we didn't expect was that there would be a fishy smell in the Master Bath & Dryer. Perhaps due to fish or bait being stored under our quarters. We also didn't expect the metal screeching sounds of someone cutting up a metal cooler with a circular saw. Thanks a lot, whoever you were.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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