A fabulous family cottage, with ocean views throughout~

Seaside Leisure is a spacious cottage with ocean views throughout, facing Potts Point Harbor. This fabulous family home is uniquely located in the only active colony left in the state of Maine. The history of this community is quite special. Families have vacationed together here since the late 1800’s. The Colony has several shared facilities including a swimming pool, beach access for kayaking and swimming, a clay tennis court, two large fields for outside activities, a play area for children, a recreation hall, and a private Dining Hall. When the Dining Hall is operational, it serves fabulous food a few nights per week, along with a Sunday brunch. At times, the Auburn Colony has had a tough time staffing the Dining Hall, which in turn will require it to be shut down. (A Dining Hall minimum fee is a requirement for staying in the Auburn Colony, only if the Hall is open at that time). When in full function, there is also a dress code for dinners, and brunch is come as you are casual. When the Dining Hall is not fully functional, the managers do try to feature cocktail parties and fun dinners for our guests, as well as lobster/clam bakes. There is an additional charge for attending such events.  

This lovely cottage is part of the Auburn Colony which is a Turn of the Century Colony that families owned and used as their summer residences. Founded in 1876, this cherished community of 10 cottages holds its place in the National Register of Historic Homes. 20 Acres of fields & woods, endless meadows overflowing with wildflowers with the spotlight on the Maine Lupine ! Grande, shingled cottages sit on the hill capturing the sunrises & sunsets of breezy, sunny summer days. Row boats and kayaks speckle the shores. Choose to play a game of tennis on the clay court, lounge in the pool while soaking in the Maine Summer, enjoy the sunsets which will amaze you each evening ! Sights and smells of years gone by come to life in this captivating Colony ! 

The Auburn Colony is for the vacationer who wants to tap into the history and traditions of colony life. The property boasts wonderful water views, shared facilities, including a beautiful outdoor pool, recreation hall, play area for children, and beach access for kayaking. The Auburn Colony also shares The Grand Dining Hall the with cottage owners, guests, and renters, which in the past has served dinner, where a dress code was still maintained. Sadly, things changed in 2020, and it has not been functioning in the same manner. It is now coming back to life with celebrated events, uniquely themed dinners, cocktail parties, lobster/clam bakes, etc. Maybe one day, the Dining Hall will run as it used to, as it's an impressive building offering its' own history lesson to all who enter ! In order to stay at any cottages in the Auburn Colony, during the summer months, renters are required to pay an additional resort fee. It’s quite an impressive building and conveniently located on the premises to dine in. The history of the Colony adds so much to this little community in Harpswell ! This cottage is a bit like stepping back in time, and accommodates large groups and/or small families so well up to 8 people ! Timeless memories of long summer days on the salty Coast of Maine await you-- what an Excellent rental opportunity ! 

Harpswell has much to offer, including hiking trails, small beaches and coves to explore, restaurants, fresh lobsters, gift shops, galleries, ferry rides, afternoon cruises, fishing charters, historical sites, and more. Around every corner is abundant beauty ! You would never have to leave the peninsula, but if you need to go to town, it’s just 20 minutes away !!

Seaside Leisure offers 6 bedrooms ~ 2 on the main floor, each with a twin bed, 4 bedrooms on the second floor, 2 each with queen beds, and the other 2 second floor bedrooms each offer twin beds. There is a full bath on the second floor, featuring a claw foot bathtub, with shower, the main floor has a full bath with a walk-in shower, as well as a half bath, including the washer and dryer. The main floor presents a large dining area, stocked kitchen, living area, and a wonderful outside deck with panoramic views of the ocean, as well as the outside pool, which is heated by the sun !!

This cottage is very child friendly as well, offering many games-- such wonderful family memories are waiting for you !

We are only able to rent for week long stays or longer , from Saturday-Saturday ~ during the summer months ~ After Labor Day, we are able to offer 7 night stays beginning and ending on any day of the week.
Please note, cancellations will be refunded per policy, less any processing fees.
We have continued to implement the cleaning practices per guidelines for disinfecting all surfaces, and high touch areas.  
Proudly managed by Maine Coastal Connections, Harpswell, Maine.