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A marvelous house on the coast of Maine, just a short trip to Portland.

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The dining room.
The dining table.
The granite island and kitchen.
Some amazing morning views (if you're up early enough).
Early morning view.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Freeport, ME
  • LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wolfe's Neck Farm
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, ME (NHZ-Brunswick Executive)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor guest room

1 Queen Bed

First floor suite

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third floor master suite

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

First floor guest bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

First floor suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Third floor suite bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A marvelous house on the coast of Maine, just a short trip to Portland.

For a few weeks each summer, we offer our beautifully designed home to people who are looking for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature and the ocean.

The house is full of light and windows overlooking the upper harbor of South Freeport Maine, where you can watch the boats at anchor or the many ducks and wading birds along the shoreline. It manages to incorporate an open feel, with vaulted ceilings, with small and cozy spaces for conversation or reading.

It has four bedrooms and four baths, including two suites, all with heated tile floors. Gather around the gas fireplace for drinks or a book. Or sit and watch the world outside from the comfy chairs by the windows, or from the granite island's high chairs.

Just 2 miles from L.L. Bean and downtown Freeport, but a world apart from the crowds. 15 minutes from Portland or Brunswick. Extraordinary morning views to the east, across the harbor. Enjoy the slower pace of Maine this Christmas season with your family or friends.

Our house is available for only five weeks each summer, and two weeks at Christmas time, so don't delay.

We look forward to welcoming you to our house, which is our main home throughout the year.

Alan and Kristina

Property manager

Alan Caron
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Freeport

Located in Freeport, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Brunswick Golf Course and Gulf of Maine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections and Capt Lyman Stuart, LLC. Ash Cove Pottery and Paddleworks are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Freeport, ME

What's nearby

  • Harrington House - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Desert of Maine - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Wolfe's Neck Farm - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park - 16 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Freeport Station - 7 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maine Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal River Grill House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A marvelous house on the coast of Maine, just a short trip to Portland. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A marvelous house on the coast of Maine, just a short trip to Portland.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A marvelous house on the coast of Maine, just a short trip to Portland.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A marvelous house on the coast of Maine, just a short trip to Portland. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay and Bradbury Mountain State Park. Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections and Harrington House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Philip P.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful house in a beautiful location overlooking the Harraseeket River. Convenient to both Freeport and Portland. There was plenty of room for our extended family to be together and also to have privacy. The only negative is that we have multiple family members who are sensitive to cat dander and discovered shortly after our arrival that the owner has indoor cats. The whole house air purifier and generous doses of antihistamines took the edge off though. We loved cooking together as a family in the large kitchen, quiet mornings on the deck, walks along the riverside at low tide, and just being in Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Relaxing retreat

Lovely stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

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

Amazing

The house is more beautiful and more spacious than the photos show. The deck and the view are spectacular. 4 enormous full baths made it ideal for our extended family. The location gives easy access to shops, hiking and not a long ride to beaches. We loved it. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael H.

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

Great place to unwind

A great tranquil place to relax, a bit off the beaten path and not too close to beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

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

A lovely place.

The house is lovely, with a terrific view of the water (the Harraseeket River). Its just a short drive into Freeport. It's also fully air conditioned, which was a plus given the heat in the east, including Maine, while we were there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

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

Perfect summer getaway!

This house was even better than the pictures. But as I said to my husband, the photos certainly give you an excellent feel for the home. The view was tremendous, location so quiet yet easy access to everything. The layout was perfect for our group of adults. Kitchen was extremely well stocked and all modern conveniences. The split air conditioning was wonderful so everyone could choose what temp they wanted. My husband and I took the top floor primary suite with its gorgeous view and great layout with master bath with heated floors! Other two levels offered plenty of room and privacy for the single guest from Boston and two friends from New York City. We are allaccustomed to our own spaces so we really were able to spread out. But the 4 chairs in the window off the dining area is where we gathered to read, knit, and enjoy views. THe only things we would have enjoyed was maybe a little more lounging furniture on the very large deck and some form of shade as we had a hard time sitting outside during the day due to the lack of shade and the strong sun. (there was a umbrella but it was unstable and ended up not really working...no fault of the owner at all...things happen when exposed to the elements). There was a lovely treat filled basked and a patriotic bouquet on our arrival too! Really an amazing home and we will definitely rent again if the home is available next spring or summer. Such a beautiful house! Thanks for everything Alan (and Brittany.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timur K.

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

Amazing home that we hope to go back to

The owners have built a beautiful home and terrace. The open kitchen was perfect for our family and we loved the constant view of the water. Alan was incredibly responsive and caring -- I can't say enough great things about this home!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Fantastic Stay!

Lovely home, beautiful views, terrific location! Highly recommend to anyone seeking the Maine experience. Hosts were wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K., HENRICO

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

Fantastic VRBO experience

This house is amazing. My family and I stayed here over the winter holidays and we just fell in love with it. The house is equipped with everything you could need, the views are amazing, the house is decorated in such a tasteful and warm manner and the kitchen is great fun (for those that like to cook - the kitchen is amazing). Good communication with hosts (any communication snafu's were on my end), great location - very close to Freeport and just a short drive to Portland. It was hard to leave this house when we checked out. We would love to stay here again on a future trip to Maine.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Beautiful Maine Setting

Our stay was extra special in this lovely home with peaceful ocean views. Our hosts were so helpful and full of information. The house is beautifully decorated with comfortable seating throughout-expansive enough for family togetherness and also privacy. Lots of great reading, and plenty of space with a well stocked kitchen for cooking. Our morning coffee was special as we watched the sun rise over the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Alan Caron

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Alan is a writer and columnist, organizer, sparkplug, historian and futurist who works to bring people together to tackle long-range problems like protecting the character of Maine and businesses taking action on climate change. He also runs a small real estate development firm that specializes in building and sustaining family retreats on the 'quiet lakes' of Maine. Kristina runs a major non-profit organization in the region that works on regional collaboration, transportation planning, climate change, immigration and many other issues.

Why they chose this property

We built this house in 2020-2021 on the site of our prior, smaller house, because we love the area so much. We're in a small neighborhood by the sea, with sufficient privacy to allow you to relax, but not so remote that you feel isolated.

We're a short drive to everything you need to experience Maine's terrific food scene, farmer's markets, beers, trails, state parks and quaint coastal towns. We look across the harbor at Wolf's Neck State Park and its many trails. Take a ferry to the islands of Casco Bay, or just sit on the deck and watch the slow-motion world go by.

Enjoy darkness - real darkness, except for the moon and stars - at night. And sleep so well.

If you're looking for long sandy beaches and an energetic night life, you can find them both north and south, but not here. If you're coming to Maine to relax and unwind, to catch up on your reading, walk or bike the trails and peninsulas, and do as much or as little as you like, this is the place.

What makes this property unique

This house was designed and built by us. It's red birch floors were milled in Maine. It's wide fir doors welcome you to every room. The kitchen and dual oven are perfect for those of us who love to cook. The house is heated and cooled entirely with heat pumps fed by solar panels.

The cozy living room, with its gas fireplace, is a favorite for reading on cool nights, while the larger living room, with it's ten foot projection screen and surround sound, is the perfect place for popcorn and a movie.

With two suites and two additional bedrooms, the house allows space for privacy but never seems to lose its cozy feel.

This is why whenever we travel we're always grateful to walk back into this house and know that we're truly home.

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