Moon Tide Cottage on a tranquil cove in Harpswell is where your vacation begins!

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A house with a balcony overlooking a body of water, surrounded by dense greenery.
A two-story house with a blue exterior, white windows, and a front porch with potted plants and a yellow birdcage.
A wooden deck with a white railing, a blue metal chair, and a table.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a river and trees.
A house with a green door, a small porch, and a wooden deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Thomas Point Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowdoin College
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

About this property

Moon Tide Cottage on a tranquil cove in Harpswell is where your vacation begins!

Welcome to Moon Tide cottage! As you walk through the door you will enter the "mud" room where you can leave your shoes, jackets and play things for your ocean side adventure. When you open the door to the open living space you will be greated by two large sliding glass doors going directly out to the wrap around deck and gaze at the cove 30 feet below on gorgeous Quahog bay. I hope you brought fishing poles, kayaks, paddle boards and other water toys as there are so many places to explore. The cottage also comes with a community boat ramp if you have a boat in tow and a mooring availabe with prior approval. The open living space includes a gourmet kitchen fully equiped with everything you need for your summer lobster bakes and a grill with smoker outside. The kitchen features custom cabinets, open shelving, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and large refridgerator. Walk upstairs to settle into the 2 bedrooms with plush queen mattresses, closets and a built in work station. The reading nook also has a plush full size mattress on the floor which is nice for children. A half bathroom is also upstairs. You will notice the interior finishes gives a nod to its sea faring location and has many recycled, sustainable materials. At low tide you may be able to snag some clams from the local harvesters! Take a walk down to the point where the community area is with a wharf and digny dock. It's also a great place to swim in the warmer then normal Atlantic Ocean.

Moon Tide Cottage is the perfect place to explore Harpswell and mid coast Maine. It close to Bowdoin College Art Museam, Maine State Music Theater, Maine Maritime Museum, fishing and sailing charters, Maine Oyster Trail, shopping and the list goes on!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 5212750vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Harpswell

Harpswell is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brunswick Town Commons and Cathance River Preserve, while Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum and Pickard Theater are cultural highlights. Orion Performing Arts Center and Chocolate Church Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Androscoggin River - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Thomas Point Beach - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Maine Street - 14 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Bowdoin College - 15 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 23 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moon Tide Cottage on a tranquil cove in Harpswell is where your vacation begins! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moon Tide Cottage on a tranquil cove in Harpswell is where your vacation begins!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moon Tide Cottage on a tranquil cove in Harpswell is where your vacation begins!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Moon Tide Cottage on a tranquil cove in Harpswell is where your vacation begins! located?

Situated in Harpswell, this cottage is steps from Casco Bay and within 9 mi (15 km) of Thomas Point Beach and Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum. Androscoggin River and Brunswick Town Commons are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Moon Tide Cottage, located in a gorgeous tidal cove, is a special and peaceful sanctuary. We had a wonderful stay at this adorable house beside the sea in Harpswell. The deck above the water is incredible, the views fantastic, and the breeze and sun/shade on the deck were perfect. There were no mosquitos, flies or bugs when sitting on the deck. The number of birds that we saw in the cove as the tide went in and out were amazing! Eagles across the water, and egrets, herons, cormorants, ducks and geese, terns, and lots of fish jumping. We listened to songbirds like sparrows, wrens, jays, juncos, and a hummingbird hovered by for a minute on the deck. This comfortable, newly remodeled cottage is nestled among a variety of beautiful trees for privacy, even a deer meandered by on the tree-lined road one morning. The house has everything you would need for a comfortable stay, the beds are cozy, the kitchen is open to the Livingroom and views out the sliders, there's lots of windows and fans, and the house is clean and lovely. I sincerely hope to return someday and rent this place again, it's just about the most charming little cottage you could find on the coast of Maine. And it's conveniently located 15 minutes from the nearest town for groceries, dining, shopping, etc. The host/owner Kathy is very friendly, accommodating, and has worked to make this a wonderful and special place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your kind words and it makes me happy you enjoyed your stay! Also love that you were able have a Birds Eye view of the vast array of birds! You were a wonderful guest and welcome back any time!

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