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Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy

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Front of cottage from Basin Cove
Kitchen view - cove is to the right with view over the stove and counter
Dining area looking out to cove as the tide is beginning to go out
This is what you see when you enter the cottage from the road side
Master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

2 half bathrooms

half bath

Toilet · Outdoor shower

main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy?

As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy on Aug 22, 2026 start from $328, 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 Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casco Bay and Ash Cove Pottery. Mitchell Field and Eagle 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. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay with the views from this cottage. It was the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring Maine's lighthouses, towns, and local eateries. Some of our favorites were Flight Deck Brewing, Iris Eats Maine and Pammy's Ice Cream.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely home! Welcoming, comfortable & filled with natural light. We had such fun exploring the Harpswell area…so beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa Mitchell J.

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

Basin Bungalow

We very much enjoyed our stay at this VRBO!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

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

Spartina Getaway in Harpswell Maine

Beautiful Property…Everything was ready and well stocked. Spectacular views of the Basin.Would highly recommend this rental to anyone that is looking to relax and enjoy what Maine has to offer.Looking forward to coming back in the future! Overall a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Amazing Place

This place was amazing and so peaceful!! Sitting out back in the evenings looking out at the view was the highlight. Lots of hiking nearby and great food. This exceed our expectations and we will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thanks Matt......glad you all enjoyed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is so interesting. Lots of details to check out. Beautiful water view and outdoor spaces. Kitchen is small but very efficient. We all instantly relaxed and enjoyed just "being" in a part of Maine that we have visited almost yearly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Beautiful and relaxing place to stay.

This is our second stay at this home, and we love being there. Even though the weather wasn't the best this year, we still had a great time. The massive windows in each room bring in so much light, and the view is so gorgeous we never felt cooped up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing property! Gorgeous, sweeping views made it fun to stay in or head out and explore. Outdoor shower a must! Kids loved the "nest" or secret loft as mine called it. Well-stocked large kitchen. Pictures online don't do it justice. Host Susan was a great communicator and easy to work with. Highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith P.

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

A Glorious View

You won’t be disappointed by the view or location. The house itself is charming, comfortable, clean & well-maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan C.

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

Relaxing!

Enjoyed the deck sipping coffee in the morning while watching the various ocean birds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff A.

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

Quiet escape

The big windows everywhere overlooking the basin made for a very peaceful, relaxing spot. Easy water access at high tide by their canoe or the kayak I brought. The nice breezes off the bay made for a wonderful, cool retreat during a heat wave everywhere else - great place to unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Excellent Vacation Rental!

This home was pure comfort and perfection! It's not often on vacation my friend and I find ourselves wanting to just stay in, but this cozy cabin made it hard to leave. The view was incredible and the cozy fireplace made it the most perfect place to stay put and relax! I would 100% recommend this location and rental property and would love to visit again some day!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

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

Relaxing stay in Maine

My husband and I finished our trip to Maine at Spartina. Quiet cottage with an amazing view of the cove. Close to hiking, Coastal Botanical Gardens, quaint little towns and the airport in Portland. There is even lobster at Erica’s or nice dinner at Dolphin Marina at the end of our road. Peaceful place to recharge.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora M.

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

Retreat at Spartina

The property is lovely. The architectural and design details are special. The views of the water spectacular and notwithstanding the proximity to the road, the house is quiet and private. My husband loved the outdoor shower. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom J.

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

A terrific cottage, nicely located to explore coastal Maine

We spent the July 4th week there, and it was great. A very comfortable modern cottage with an extremely well-equipped kitchen. Terrific views of the cove, and the deck & dock are wonderful places to sit outside while enjoying breakfast and watching the tide rise & ebb. Camden, Boothbay Harbor and Freeport are easy day trips, or just poke around the waterfront towns. (P.S.--Penny's Ice Cream stand down the road is a terrific place at dusk!)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

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

Heaven in Maine

Spartina is a beautiful home in an idyllic setting. We spent a week there during a heat wave, but with the cool sea breezes were very comfortable. The house was supplied with everything we needed which meant there was no need to immediately shop for paper goods, etc. Susan is an excellent host, responsive and hospitable. Without a doubt, this was the nicest vacation rental we’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

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

Comfortable Home with Beautiful View

Architecturally unique cottage with an outstanding view of a peaceful tidal cove. Home was stocked with just about everything we needed, except for bed linens (which we rented). Good location with Dolphin Marina Restaurant and Erica's (both excellent places to eat) nearby. Home is situated on a blind curve, which made pulling out into traffic a challenge -- but host had warned us ahead of time to be careful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri C.

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

Let the outside in

The owners were forward thinking when they built and respectful of the environment. A high performance house with lots of natural light and the option to open up the windows to the let the fresh air in. Their use of space is thoughtful, so the place felt roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

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

Amazing place

I had the most amazing time at spartina! I was doing a virtual conference and I wanted a place that had beautiful views and spartina was the perfect place for this. There were amazing views from every room on the entire property. The house is very open and airy and lovely. This is the perfect location for a couple to relax and enjoy gorgeous views! I really liked how all the furniture was incredibly comfortable. with prior rentals I find they often get handmedown furniture and that is not the case at spartina, the queen bed is comfortable and the couch is very comfortable. I will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2021
Thanks Dianna. What a glowing review. We love sharing our special spot.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer and Nicholas J.

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

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!

There are few words to adequately describe the beautiful and restorative Spartina. The home's location is perfect, and it has everything you need to decompress and soak up the nature right outside the patio doors. Susan has thought of everything when renovating Spartina. Such imaginative touches and art all around! The house is not large - but due to the imaginative use of space, it was a perfect size for our family of four (including two young adults. Everyone we met in Harpswell (and nearby Freeport - and a little further away - Kennebunkport) -were kind and welcoming. Susan was very responsive throughout our stay. Book this house. You will not be sorry. Thank you, Susan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

Great space and location!

We had a great stay and loved our time in Maine and at the cottage. The owner was very attentive and the cottage was spacious yet cozy and clean. Our only suggestion would be on the online description for the parking. It’s stated there is room for two cars to park however we drive a jeep grand Cherokee and it just fit in the space to allow to back/pull out safely. I’m not sure another car would have been able fit unless they were both small cars. We have no complaints and if we were to return to the area for another vacation we would definitely look into staying at Spartina again. Thanks for a wonderful 30th wedding anniversary get away!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a wonderful week at this Harpswell rental, and it was absolutely fabulous from start to finish. The accommodations were spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed. The location was breathtaking — peaceful, scenic, and perfectly situated to enjoy all that coastal Maine has to offer.We especially loved relaxing with the stunning views and indulging in the local seafood — fresh lobster, oysters, and clams right from nearby spots! The home provided all the comforts for a relaxing and memorable stay.Thank you to our hosts for sharing your beautiful home with us — it truly made our Maine vacation unforgettable. We can’t wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Randal B.

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

Was comfortable and pleasant. Not a bad location to see the area

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Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S.

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

Amazing views

Beautiful Scandinavian style home with excellent views of the cove from inside and outside. Well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Hammock and canoe major pluses.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

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

Lovely stay

Had a lovely week at the well-designed and thoughtfully appointed Spartina; beautiful views, close distance to a lobster shack, ice-cream, beaches and sunsets galore. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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