Entire home

Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home

Photo gallery for Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home

A covered deck with a view of a lake, a grassy yard, and a house in the background.
A dining area with a glass table and wooden chairs, a staircase with white railings, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A residential area with houses and a large body of water.
A spacious living room with a red and brown sofa, a wooden dining table, and a staircase leading to another level. Large windows offer a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 7 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It offers beach views and direct beach access for various water activities. The outdoor patio enhances relaxation. Explore nearby attractions like Ash Cove Pottery and Eagle Island.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View in a map
Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Mitchell Field
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Mall
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home

Enjoy beautiful ocean views and spectacular sunsets at this modern beachfront cottage overlooking Casco Bay. You'll love listening to the waves break at the shore, swimming in the ocean, combing the beach for treasures, and basking in the sun, watching the tide come and go on beautiful summer days. Offering a lush lawn, stairs to the ocean, and tidal waterfront, Edgewater will delight kids of all ages.

Inside the cottage, you'll find a well-appointed kitchen and open-concept living (with sofa bed for additional sleeping) and dining area, all with gorgeous ocean views, opening to the sunny deck and lawn. Upstairs, you'll find the primary bedroom with a balcony overlooking the ocean, the perfect place to sip your morning coffee or watch the sunset, a second bedroom with a queen bed, and a third bedroom with a twin over full (bunk bed). A full bathroom with a tile & glass shower completes the upstairs.

Nestled on the shore in a small seaside community, this beachfront cottage features child-friendly waterfront, perfect for families looking to relax by the ocean, making wonderful memories. You'll also enjoy being just a short walk away from Pammy's Ice Cream Parlor for an afternoon treat and Mitchell Field, a great place to walk, bike, hike, or picnic. Edgewater Cottage is also just 20 minutes from Bowdoin College and Maine Street, Brunswick, offering wonderful variety of restaurants, shops, and activities.

Edgewater Cottage is a beautiful beachfront home that will be sure to beckon you back year after year!

TV- Great Room only.

Sorry, absolutely no pets allowed at this property due to allergies.


Bed types/descriptions:
All bedrooms are on the second floor:
Master bedroom - Queen Bed
Second Bedroom- Twin over Full Bunk Bed
Third Bedroom- Queen Bed

Living Room - Sofa Bed

Bathroom setup/description:
Second floor- Full Bath with Large Glass & Tile Shower
First floor- Half bath with Laundry

Air Conditioning: Yes, one window AC unit in the primary bedroom with balcony and another AC window on first floor
Beach Access: Direct, on property via private stairs
Beach Towels: Not included
Departure Cleaning: Included
Cable TV: Yes, in Living room
Closest Shopping Village: Brunswick, 15min away
Coffee Maker: Yes, automatic drip AND Keurig available
Dishwasher: Yes
Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided
Heat Source: Electric Baseboard
Internet Access: Yes, Xfinity Cable Internet and WiFi
Linens & Bath Towels: Included, beds are made prior to guest arrival and towels remain in their sanitized packaging, placed on each bed
Lobster Pot: Yes
Outdoor Firepit: No
Parking: 1-2 cars, some overflow available, please ask manager for details
Stairs to Water: Yes
Trash Removal: Included, picked up weekly (for multi-week stays) or upon departure
TV: Smart TV in Living Room
Usable Fireplaces: No
Washer & Dryer: Yes, located in first floor powder room
Water Frontage: Direct ocean frontage
Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

default

Events

No events allowed

default

Pets

No pets allowed

default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3262930
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

About the neighborhood

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Brunswick Town Commons and Mast Landing Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ash Cove Pottery and Orion Performing Arts Center. Land's End Gift Shop and Wolfe's Neck Farm are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Mitchell Field - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bowdoin College - 20 min drive - 24.0 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 36 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 53 min drive - 77.7 km
  • Maine Mall - 57 min drive - 86.3 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 23 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Company - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪South Freeport Village Market - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster & Ale House - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home?

As of Sep 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home on Sep 26, 2026 start from $459, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harpswell vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Casco Bay, Mitchell Field, and Ash Cove Pottery. Brunswick Town Commons and Androscoggin River are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house had everything we needed and a wonderful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ok

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to stay. Especially for Bowdoin College reunions

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very pleased with the house. Very spacious, clean, and recently renovated it seemed. The kitchen was perfect for cooking and the house layout was open concept. Outside has a great lawn and easy access to the rocky beach
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ll be back next fall. One of my best experiences on VRBO!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Beautiful area,clean and very comfortable house highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harpswell stay

Our stay for our daughter's graduation at Bowdoin was wonderful. The home was perfectly located and it was extremely comfortable! Would stay there again a thousand times over.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

This was the best stay with my family of 5. The communication was great and the property managers were very accommodating to our needs. The view and peacefulness of the house was just what we needed for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view and access to beach

House was easy set up for family to be together. Nice table outside for eating or visiting. Great deck. Easy access to beach. Bed linens and towels were very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

19 Jul-26 Jul

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: excellent as usual! Maine is a beautiful state with a great coast, which we took advantage of.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Edgewater Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Edgewater Cottage had the most fantastic views! Could sit for hours just looking at the water. Cottage was clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with all your cooking needs. Would stay there again if visit Maine again. Would also recommend MaineStay Vacations, very easy to get a hold of Marcy to answer any questions we had.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Stay at Edgewater Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fabulous time once again staying at the Edgewater Cottage! This was our third time staying here. It is a perfect location for exploring all that Harpswell and the neighboring communities have to offer. The house is very comfortable, and the neighbors are very welcoming!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal view

The water view and changing tides are such an outstanding and breathtaking experience. The beach is rocky/sandy and not muddy. The hosts are outstanding. We were very comfortable at this house and hope to return there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A short Title

Comfortable, much reviewing of old memories and making new ones in a beautiful surround
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another lovely stay at Edgewater Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second year staying at Edgewater Cottage in Harpswell, ME! You just can't beat the location for exploring all that Harpswell and the neighboring communities have to offer! We'll be back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Really lovely vacation.

Our family had a wonderful stay at Edgewater Cottage. The house beautifully renovated and spotlessly clean. The views out to the water and sunsets are just amazing. We loved hearing the sound of the water from our bedroom every evening and morning. It was great to explore Bailey Island and Orr's Island as well as Harpswell. We loved Estes Lobster House and we had a really great pancake breakfast at the Grange Hall. The only downside for us was that it is a really long drive to Popham Beach, but otherwise it was perfect.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view and super low tide beach!

Although the house was nice, the water was a problem. You could not drink it and it smelled of sewage. This was not good.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls weekend

Everything about this property and location were fantastic. The one downside that was inconvenient was the water situation. It is well water which we had been told but it smelled like sulfur. Badly. From every faucet. We used bottled water for mostly everything (brushing teeth, washing up). Some of us chose not to shower...it was that bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Harpswell 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House is showing some wear and tear . Unable to open sliders because screen have holes in them . Outdoor furniture is rusted . Had to clean the grill before using . Home could use some window air conditioners-very humid in the home . A screen door on the front door would help to circulate the air. Bar stools were dirty and too short for the bar in the kitchen . We love this place but it needs some TLC.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Missing Harpswell!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great week in Harpswell despite less than stellar weather. The cottage is directly on the water and we enjoyed kayaking and simply enjoying the view. We were surprised how well-stocked the kitchen was (being the "foodies" that we are! There was a food processor and even a lemon reamer (who would have thought!!) that made the meals we did make at "home" simple. The only thing we could think of that was missing was a cooling rack! We "made do" though, when we made cookies on one of the cooler days.) We did enjoy biking to an outside meal at Erica's Seafoods nearby. The haddock sandwich was delicious but everyone in our party was disappointed in the clam chowder there. (Higher than average chowder price too.) We also enjoyed exploring Baily's Island and Land's End area. The Cribstone Bridge was a marvel to behold. To think it's the only bridge of its type in the world! If the cottage offered air conditioning (even small window units) we would return in a heartbeat. For anyone who has health issues (i.e. the elderly or anyone with a pulmonary issue) the heat and humidity could be an problem. All the bedrooms are on the second floor so accessibility could be an issue for some too. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The beautiful sunsets that the location allows are worth the trip from anywhere! Thank you MainStay Vacations for a simple check-in and out process and for the cute customer "swag" tote!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at this very comfortable house situated on a beautiful cove. We woke up to the sound of sea gulls each morning and went to bed listening to the gentle lapping of the sea against the shore. The property was really nice, in a peaceful residential area, and located close to a couple of terrific seafood restaurants and lots of beautiful walking trails. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Harpswell Heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our view from the nicely appointed Edgewater Cottage. What a wonderful waterfront and yard area. We used the fire pit every evening!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful seaside retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very nice stay. The home was in a perfect location with fantastic views. We did bring bottled water as advised but the tap water wasn’t really that bad. There was a heat advisory during our stay and with just one AC unit upstairs, it got pretty warm. There are fans in the bedrooms to help with the heat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolles Haus, wunderschöner Blick

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt in diesem toll gelegenen Ferienhaus direkt am Wasser! Die großen Fensterfronten bieten einen traumhaften Ausblick – vom ersten Kaffee am Morgen bis zum Sonnenuntergang. Das Haus ist hell, gemütlich und sehr gut ausgestattet – es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Wir vermissen den Blick aufs Wasser jetzt schon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing vacation in an adorable community

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Modern home in a private community on the water. Everything we needed and didn’t know. Far enough from Portland but close to many attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by MaineStay Vacations

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback