Enjoy the Fall Colors on the Coast of Maine!

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View of the famous Cribstone Bridge, Cooks Lobster & Ale House, Tevake Sailing

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10182.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Harpswell, ME

Casco Bay

1 min walk

Ash Cove Pottery

16 min walk

Paddleworks

25 min drive

Brunswick, ME (NHZ-Brunswick Executive)

30 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First Floor Bedroom #1

2 Single Beds

First Floor Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Second Story Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Walk-out basement & TV room

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

The moment you arrive to this warm and inviting cottage, you will feel worlds away from the hectic everyday life. This cottage is a stones throw from Harpswell Sound. A beautifully, landscaped yard with lovingly maintained perennial gardens guide you to the water’s edge where you have direct stair access to a small pebbly beach. The expansive views from this cottage, inside and out of Harpswell Sound will make you long to come back year after year.

Enjoy your morning coffee on your balcony watching the sunrise over the world famous Cribstone Bridge. Erected in the late 1920’s, the unique design was constructed to withstand the high winds and tides of coastal Maine. Harpswell Sound is an active water way with pleasure boats, charter boats and definitely lobster boats. Enjoy the waters with ease of access for paddle boards and kayaks. The cottage has a sunroom, fully equipped kitchen, open floor plan with amazing views. Two bedrooms on the main floor, large bedroom with bathroom on the second floor and the ground floor offers two bunk beds, sitting area with TV. Great spot for the kids if the weather is not so great!

All ages will enjoy this amazing retreat. Plenty of places to dine in the local Harpswell area. Even though you may feel like you are worlds away, it is only 20 minutes to Brunswick for local shopping and activities.

Property manager

Dustin Slocum

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Dogs are welcome at an additional cost of $25/dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ash Cove Pottery and Paddleworks are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit LL Bean Flagship Store and Maine Street. Land's End Gift Shop and Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

Casco Bay - 1 min walk
Ash Cove Pottery - 16 min walk
Paddleworks - 25 min drive
Bailey Island Bridge - 27 min drive
LL Bean Flagship Store - 36 min drive

Getting around

Brunswick Station - 22 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬29 min drive
‪Dolphin Marina and Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Erica's Seafood - ‬11 min drive
‪Allen's Seafood - ‬10 min drive
‪Salt Cod Cafe - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the Fall Colors on the Coast of Maine! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Enjoy the Fall Colors on the Coast of Maine!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the Fall Colors on the Coast of Maine!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the Fall Colors on the Coast of Maine! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay and Ash Cove Pottery. Lower Goose Island is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nate M.

1 Sept 2024

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

Perfect family getaway

The house checked all the boxes! Oceanfront view, water access to swim, play, and fish, a well-stocked kitchen, and double bunks in the tv room that were the perfect hangout space for the boys. There were even pamphlets with local destinations and gems of Harpswell.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Y.

24 Aug 2024

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

Lobster boat haven

Our family has been coming to Maine for vacations for 15 years now. We travel up and down the coast staying on the ocean in different locations. This is one of our favorites. The location is perfect and we always enjoy watching the lobster boats. We could see Orr and Bailey’s island from our house. Good shopping in Freeport was a bonus for our kids school shopping. We met the owner Dustin who was very nice and very accommodating. Friendly neighborhood was a plus. Harpswell is a great vacation spot.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee K.

18 Aug 2024

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

Pretty view, accommodates our family

We had a great time, the area is great and the neighborhood is nice. Particularly special for the 4 year old grandson is the little beach on the property, the big yard, and the nice bedroom for him. Stovers Point to walk to is also a favorite. The house is pretty with big windows.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise Jean B.

30 July 2024

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

2024 Family Vacation

The property was as described and well stocked. Plenty of space for everyone and the view was awesome! We saw a family of loons, dolphins, ducks and 2 Bald eagles along with watching the activity of the lobster boats. Thank you for opening your home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

20 July 2024

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

Great stay!

Definitely enjoyed the location, and private beach was awesome!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George C.

16 July 2024

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

Just Perfect!

What a great place for our family to spend a week together. Fully equipped kitchen and large dining table facilitated dinners and conversation for our entire family who now are only all together a few times a year. The living room area is great for games or reading and the deck overlooking the water was popular all day long. Our grandchildren especially liked the bunk beds. This is a summer home that is perfect if you just want to stay in place, but also perfectly situated to partake in the many outdoor activities that mid-coast Maine has to offer. Our only regret is that it took us so long to discover it

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

30 June 2024

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

Gorgeous Views

Enjoyed our stay. Owner was easily reached when we had a problem and was attentive to fixing everything speedily. We would definitely stay here again - beautiful views!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie R.

26 Nov 2023

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

Thankful for this Maine getaway

A tucked away little gem of a house. You are greeted with views everywhere you turn and there is plenty of space for everyone to stretch out. We cooked, relaxed, explored, and thoroughly enjoyed all of the comforts this house provides. We definitely hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

A A.

7 Nov 2023

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

Three sisters by the sea

I took my two sisters here for their birthday. They are in their sixties and I am seventy. We brought our little dogs. We absolutely loved our stay. We were thrilled with this beautiful home by the sea. We hope to go back. We have been going to the Maine Coast for years and this turned out to be one of our favorite places we have stayed. The view of the water right from the living room can’t be surpassed!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

26 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful location!

What a wonderful time we had at the house. It was the perfect setting for us to celebrate my Mom‘s 80th birthday. There was plenty of room for our whole family. We loved love large kitchen. The house was perfect for entertaining. The views were spectacular with the little private beach in front and Stover’s Point beach right down the street to explore. We also had a chance to explore the local hiking/walking trails, which were easy to access and beautiful. We would definitely love to come back for another adventure.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy G.

24 Oct 2023

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

Cool cottage!

Such a cool cottage on the coast! We experienced a beautiful sunrise during our two day stay! Convenient location close to lots of places to visit and eat.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mary C.

20 Oct 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

Nice place,nice neighborhood, needs new clesners. We contracted owner to let him know that we had to clean when we got there, and he did respond right away.. Beautiful viee

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Washington, DC

5 Sept 2023

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

Incredible views and a lovely house

We had a great stay at this lovely house! Quintessential coastal Maine property with a deck that had incredible views across the sound and into Casco Bay. It was close to plenty of food options, so we never had to go into town (Brunswick) and had a great kitchen for the many nights that we at in. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

26 Aug 2023

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

Family time

We had a great time. Fantastic views and garden. We loved Stovers point. We took the dogs and our granddaughter there many times!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee K.

30 July 2023

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

great for toddler and dogs

Comfortable place to stay with one toddler and two dogs. rocky beach on property and nearby tide pool areas were a hit. Nicely stocked and decorated. Good view from the living area and porch. Pretty grassy yard with big oak tree. (I do wish someone would weed the gardens that were clearly once well tended. Bittersweet moving in!)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Megan W.

4 July 2023

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

Maine 2023

We enjoyed our week at your property! It was very relaxing and the view was stunning! As a family that is familiar with Maine- born in Farmington, my parents had a B&B in Wiscasset, and yearly trips I new it wouldn't disappoint! Glad we got to share this little slice of heaven with our dear friends as well! From our kids searching for shells below the house and many walks to Stover's Point we know we found a place we'll visit again! Until then we'll always think of "the way life should be!" The Weinreich & Sowa Families

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

15 June 2023

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

The perfect Maine respite

What an incredible place! We were in Maine for a very quick weekend for our fathers memorial. Some of us came from quite a distance and though we only had a few days, we were so pleased to stay in such a lovely place right on the ocean. Dustin was a great communicator. He went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. He even found a baby gate for the basement stairs. The home was clean, beds comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed. The yard was so pretty, with thoughtful plantings. We enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings and the deck overlooking the water was spectacular. The perfect spot for morning coffee. We spent time on the private beach, skipping stones and looking through the seaweed for little creatures when the tide was out. We were visited by seals every morning. Really…everything about this home was special.It was the perfect place to be together. Thank you Dustin.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken A.

1 Jan 2023

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

A lovely, remote location for a waterfront getaway

This place was a nice spot on the water where there are very few other places available for rent. We had some issues with the generator and with the plumbing, but otherwise it was uneventful. The owner and their assistant were very responsive. All in all it was a positive experience and I’d stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ellen g.

13 Sept 2022

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

Relaxing

The house was so comfortable and the view just said it all . I took a picture on the deck in the early morning (Dustin’s suggestion with coffee) and when asked how my vacation was I show the picture and nothing else needs to be said . Can’t wait to return.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen A.

16 Aug 2022

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

Harpswell

Beautiful views- can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

21 July 2022

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

Wonderful location.

Can not beat the location! Very relaxing and comfortable. Host was easy to contact and quick to respond.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

19 July 2022

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

Amazing property!

This is something out of a dream. The views are spectacular and my family loved the house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Karen M.

7 July 2022

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

Beautiful property in a great location

This home and property was the perfect place for our family and friends vacation this June. The accommodations were as advertised, which I’ve found often isn’t the case. The house has stunning views from almost every room. The yard is also fabulous, with garden beds and beautiful trees overlooking the water. We enjoyed playing cornhole, reading under the big oak and sitting around the firepit watching the sun go down. The owner, Dustin, was very response to questions or issues. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of towels for both bathing and swimming. We had a group of 9 in our party, and the house accommodated us well. We love to cook on vacation. The kitchen was spacious but could have used more of everything (bowls, cooking utensils, pans of varying kinds, glasses, etc.). Especially with how large our group was we ended up running the dishwasher often. We would absolutely rent this home again! Our only negative comment would be the water pressure in the home is terrible. It rendered the upstairs shower all but useless. I believe that there is a pressure tank that needed to be replaced which was being done after we left. If that gets replaced it should take care of that issue. Otherwise this was a fabulous rental experience in a perfect setting.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

18 Sept 2021

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

Maine Cabin

Very good experience…. great view!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynda A., Franklin Lakes

12 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful View

Had a wonderful family vacation. The view is spectacular, comfortable accommodations.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dustin Slocum

I grew up in Harpswell and attended Mt. Ararat High School. During summers I worked as a stern man on a lobster boat and as a clerk at Bailey’s Store in Harpswell Center. From an early age I admired my father and his work and wanted to follow in his footsteps to be a chiropractor. I attended USM and Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis. After graduating, I came back to Maine and began practicing with my father. Shortly after returning to Maine, I met my wife, Kate. Kate grew up in Brunswick and attended Bowdoin College. We married soon after she graduated and started a family. We now have five wonderful children.

Why they chose this property

In 2011, my brother took over our chiropractic business as I wanted more time to be present with my family. Through the years, we have bought and managed real estate investments throughout Maine. It only felt natural to expand my real estate investments to purchasing this amazing cottage in Harpswell. I am a licensed real estate agent and when this property came on the market, I knew it was a great opportunity. Just one visit down there and a look at the views this property boasts had me. Someday, I hope that I will have even more time to enjoy the cottage all summer with my family. But for now, I want other fine folks from away to be able to experience Maine the way I have all of my life.