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Sweet Retreat on a Tidal Estuary near Popham Beach ~ The Sam Day Hill House

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The wrap-around porch 🧡. Screen panels go on before summer, off again in fall.
We celebrated our new-to-us kitchen with a new Ninja Toaster Oven!
The porch swing in October when we first saw the Sam Day Hill House.
The driveway that inspired Hidden Maine (our someday soon blog.)
Kitchen and dining, designed for comfy living.

Highlights

  • Gather by the fire
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sweet Retreat on a Tidal Estuary near Popham Beach ~ The Sam Day Hill House

In Phippsburg's historic Parker Head neighborhood, the Sam Day Hill House sits on an open hill surrounded by 3.5 wooded acres. Overlooking the Kennebec Estuary, it's a birder's paradise. The wrap-around porch is fully screened in the spring and summer (we remove the screens in the fall for even better views of the bird migrations.)

If you ever want to leave this sweet spot, the Sam Day Hill House is close to beaches, trails, lobster rolls on the water, boat launches, lighthouses, and all things Maine. Walk Popham Beach at low tide, hike to the uncrowded Seawall Beach, wander through Fort Popham’s granite remains, cruise to lighthouses with the Maine Maritime Museum, grab provisions at the cool shops in Bath’s historic downtown (20 minutes up the road,) ...and come home to our peaceful retreat. The moment you head up the winding driveway you'll know why this is our fairytale home come true.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5163458vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Phippsburg

Located in Phippsburg, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Gulf of Maine and Boothbay Harbor Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Montsweag Flea Market and Maine Street. Maine Maritime Museum and Chocolate Church Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Phippsburg, ME

What's nearby

  • Popham Beach State Park - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Head Beach - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Popham Beach - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Fort Popham State Historic Site - 16 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 31 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Winnegance General Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Iris Eats Maine - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Clam Hunter Seafood - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Holbrooks Lobster Wharf - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Retreat on a Tidal Estuary near Popham Beach ~ The Sam Day Hill House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Retreat on a Tidal Estuary near Popham Beach ~ The Sam Day Hill House?

As of 6 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweet Retreat on a Tidal Estuary near Popham Beach ~ The Sam Day Hill House on 15 Sept, 2026 start from S$1,022, 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 at Sweet Retreat on a Tidal Estuary near Popham Beach ~ The Sam Day Hill House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat on a Tidal Estuary near Popham Beach ~ The Sam Day Hill House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Retreat on a Tidal Estuary near Popham Beach ~ The Sam Day Hill House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Retreat on a Tidal Estuary near Popham Beach ~ The Sam Day Hill House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Popham Beach State Park. Hunnewell Beach and Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Steph Dunn

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Rob and I met a year ago, each of us with homes along Maine's Kennebec River waterway, both of us happiest when on the water. After surfing nearby last fall, I told Rob I wanted to buy a house in Phippsburg. He had always wanted a house near Popham Beach and sent me a link to the Sam Day Hill House. We drove there that day, made an offer the next, and moved in during a snowstorm in December 2025.

Why they chose this property

If you love the Maine coast, the meandering roads, the fresh seafood, seeing eagles and osprey and seals, you probably already know why we love Phippsburg. If you've been to Popham Beach or Seawall Beach or Reid State Park you know why they are our favorite beaches in New England, and off-season our favorite beaches in the world. Phippsburg is a wildly beautiful peninsula, and the historic Parker Head neighborhood where the Sam Day Hill House sits includes a cute lil farm stand, the town library and museum, a welcoming church with water views, The 1774 Inn which hosts weddings and barn suppers, sweet cottages perched on granite ledge, a bakery around the corner, boats on land and in the water that surrounds.

What makes this property unique

Though we are not far from the pavement that is Parker Head Rd, the Sam Day Hill House is privately situated on an uncrowded dirt road. We love Popham Beach, but we also love serenity.... and paddling around the Kennebec Estuary, hiking Phippsburg's many trails, and coming home to our quiet porch (well, the birds are pretty loud.)
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