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Oceanfront 4 bed, 3 bath colonial beach home, right on Casco Bay!

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13437.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bailey Island Bridge
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, ME (NHZ-Brunswick Executive)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Oceanfront 4 bed, 3 bath colonial beach home, right on Casco Bay!

Bring the family to oceanfront living in Southern Maine! Private beach area with kayaks, tons of window views of Casco Bay, within walking distance of the Potts Point Reserve, two fire pits, a backyard for the family, pool table room overlooking the seas, 4 large bedrooms, three full baths, everything you could hope for with a view of old Maine!

Property manager

Nate Busch

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We have a STRICT no party policy. Events are ok!
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We kindly request that all beds have all linens stripped with all linens placed in washer / dryer room.
We ask that all garbage and recycling be separated into bags and placed outside.
All furniture should be placed back to original location at the beginning of your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: We have a STRICT no party policy. Events are ok!
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this holiday home is on the beach. Harriet Beecher Stowe House and First Parish Church are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit LL Bean Flagship Store and Maine Street. Ash Cove Pottery and Paddleworks are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
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Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ash Cove Pottery - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bailey Island Bridge - 27 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Land's End Gift Shop - 30 min drive - 26.2 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 37 min drive - 38.8 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 22 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 58 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 - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront 4 bed, 3 bath colonial beach home, right on Casco Bay! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront 4 bed, 3 bath colonial beach home, right on Casco Bay!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront 4 bed, 3 bath colonial beach home, right on Casco Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront 4 bed, 3 bath colonial beach home, right on Casco Bay! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harpswell holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casco Bay and Ash Cove Pottery. Lower Goose Island and Eagle Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabel T.

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

Perfection

This house and location were incredible for our little family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne B.

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

Wedding weekend!

Great house--a little trouble checking in but house and amenities were top notch! We kayaked, did fire pit evenings and hosted family from all over. thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Spectacular house and sunsets!

We so enjoyed all this house had to offer. Very comfortable and spacious rooms with a fantastic kitchen. The views are amazing! We had beautiful, outside, fireside meals and s’mores as the sun fell from the sky giving us the most beautiful sunsets to snuggle.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Beautiful views!

Awesome place, right on the bay which provides beautiful scenery! Everything was clean and there was more stuff provided than I had expected! Very fun trip, everyone agreed this place was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

stacia l.

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

Fantastic views, wonderful kayaks, and comfortable beds

We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Lovely home, beautiful location

We loved our stay at this beautiful home in Harpswell! Great house with everything we needed, including a wonderfully wheelchair accessible bathroom. Thank you for a perfect vacation-can’t wait to book for next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

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

Amazing location, comfortable stay.

This place is spacious with great amenities and location can’t be beat. Fantastic waterfront views and beautiful sunsets. Quiet location and feels private with the neighbors a comfortable distance away. We loved kayaking in the mornings and afternoons and having bonfires in the evenings. The game room upstairs and the toys and board games kept my kids entertained and insisting that we come back. Dog friendly, and I appreciated the easy checkout without an extensive chores list.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie A., Cincinnati

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

Harpswell trek in Sept 2023

Beautiful and comfortable home. Views fabulous, kayaks too much fun!...I love the mgr, Denise, very receptive. We go to Maine at least once a year, hoping to hit this home again as its lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justyn C.

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

Great Family-Friendly Property!

We snuck in a long weekend getaway/birthday celebration and had a fantastic time! The home easily accommodated our group of 11, was nicely laid out, had a great yard and the waterfront location and views were beautiful. We just sat back and took it all in. We loved the location and will be keeping an eye out for homes for sale in the area!! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Home with Amazing Views

Booked this house for a birthday long weekend celebration. House is beautiful with ample space. Amazing views with great decks and outdoor spaces. Star gazers and nature lovers will not be disappointed! The game room with pool table and old school arcade games made the stay extra fun. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

mike h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

beach house

First impression was from the lawn not being mowed as it contained 2 to 3 foot tall weeds etc. We like to play croquet. Very little firewood for the firepit. These were corrected by the owner/caretaker. Water was not drinkable and dishwasher when cleaned had an off smell to it. Despite this, the place had the perfect location and was a wonderful vacation for our family for 2 weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Great Vacation Home!

The ocean was right up to the property, which made the teens and kids thrilled to go out and explore the tide pools at low tide, and kayaking the bay at high tide. Bedrooms and entire home was spacious. Ample necessities were provided and of good quality. The home is luxurious feeling and far enough away from city life that you can shut it out when you want, but plug in and access points of interest when you are ready for more action. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elene S.

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

Perfect celebratory long weekend

This property was even better than the listing implied. The house is situated on a lovely stretch of cove near the end of a finger of land. There are beautiful low-tide walks from the house, and only one that requires a car. The beach next to the house makes easy access to plunging/swimming. The house has large windows that overlook the cove, making winter nature watching amazing, especially during storms. There were plenty of birds, including bald eagles. Sunsets from the second floor were perfect. The house was very clean and airy, and the beds were very comfortable. There was plenty of hot water for seven people. The owner was very responsive and readily accommodated my adding a night. The only complaint we had was the strong smell of laundry soap or softener on the bedding. I would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Cousins Weekend

We are a group of 9 lady cousins who get together a couple of times a year to catch up on life’s happenings. We chose this house because of the beauty of its location, the size and layout of the home to accommodate us and the large kitchen area. The home did not disappoint! The kitchen was well stocked and had 2 fridges which worked out great for us. There was plenty of room for us to spread out and a large dining table for us to gather for meals and game playing…oh, and there is a game room as well!! The home was very clean. We also met the caretaker who is a wonderful lady. She made herself available for anything we may need. The view from this big and beautiful home is to die for! This home is definitely on our list for a return stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Donald W.

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

Holiday Family Trip

Location and house itself were lovely and as expected and beautiful. Undrinkable water was not expected and should be put on the sinks as we did not see the notes on the 2nd fridge before we had drank it and gave it to our dog. The furniture needs updating too, nothing matches anything, the rocker recliners were dirty and broken, bar stools don’t match each other and one has a huge chip in it, the Velcro sectional couch kept coming apart and was very uncomfortable. The water did not come out of the spigot in one of the bathtubs, only from the shower. We only had one used sponge and 2 dish towels for our kitchen cleanup. The drawers have crumbs in them and need to be wiped out. But it was well stocked kitchen and plenty of bath towels in the bathrooms. The beds were comfortable and sheets were nice. The outdoor space was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gennifer C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ms. G

The view from this house is amazing!! The beds were comfortable and there is plenty of room for a large family or multiple families to stay at this home. The games and pool table in the upstairs balcony were a hit for our family on the rainy day when we were visiting. However, there are several issues within the home that need to be addressed and others should be aware of before booking here. The shower on the main floor cannot be used due to water leaking all out into the floor of the bathroom and therefore renders it useless so there are only two complete bathrooms for use. One of the showers upstairs clearly had a leak because water damage was visible on the wall near the base of the floor just outside the shower and that shower also leaks through the ceiling into the bedroom just below it where there is also a visible water problem on the ceiling. The dishwasher was very dirty and had an awful smell. As one other person mentioned in another review, the water has an awful slimy feel and doesn’t leave you feeling truly clean. Overall, the stay was okay and we feel like the saving grace for this home is the view! I just want to make anyone else who is looking to rent this house aware of the issues you will be faced with when staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

marie m.

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

Christmas wonderful!

My family of 5 and I stayed in this home during Christmas holidays and the photos don’t do this justice. This is a wonderful property, in a wonderful area and the property owner is beyond gracious. He has a maintenance and cleaning crew who are very responsive and so nice! I will be staying here again if I am in the area again! Thank you so much for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna T., Red hill

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

Thanksgiving in Harpswell

If you plan for a large group to stay at this house / it will sleep 6 adults and 4 children comfortably. There is a fourth room (not shown) that may possibly have been an office that has 2 beds. This room is adjacent to the laundry and water softener pumps. Which can be loud at various times . The house has an amazing view off the kitchen. The fire pit is a great addition. And fully stocked with wood. We highly recommend the house. The area and the view. We would definitely rent this home again
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Perfect for our extended family.

We were in town for a family wedding. This location gave us plenty of room for everyone to get ready. We really enjoyed the beautiful view. We had all that we needed to prepare family meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Excellent property

Very impressed! Super clean and spacious. We had 8 adults on the trip and it never felt crowded. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Amazing Stay, Great for All Groups

Beautiful property with breathtaking views of Casco Bay. My group included a wheel-chair bound father and sister with Down Syndrome, so accessibility is a factor for us when booking vacations. It was so nice that the property is equipped with a wheelchair accessible downstairs and truly brings the ocean to your doorstep for those who have difficulty walking to the beach. At the same time, my husband and I are very active, so we could enjoy kayaking every morning on the Bay. Nate and team were lovely to work with and the house was equipped with everything we needed. We loved our stay and hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

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

Beautiful home in beautiful location

We loved this home, and had a wonderful time in Harpswell. Nate was very responsive to our questions, and we met Dee, the caretaker, who was very friendly and truly wanted to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The house was immaculate and very well equipped with things like toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, bags to use for your trip to the grocery store, and jugs of drinking water. There was also plenty of firewood for campfires and propane for the grill. For groceries, we went to Hannafords in Brunswick, and Uncle Pete’s right up the road for a few things we forgot and to pick up a few extra adult drinks. The house does not have AC, except a single unit in one of the bedrooms. It was smoldering hot the first few days of our trip, and the house was pretty unbearable, but thankfully the heat broke and we were able to enjoy the cooler breezes, and sleep in comfort. There are fans throughout, which helped a little. The location of the house cannot be beat. The views all around are stunning, especially at sunrise and sunset. It is a very quiet and safe area, although some people drive too fast on the nearby road, so you have to be very cautious walking, especially with all the blind curves. We enjoyed kayaking (there are several kayaks and life jackets), watching the tides come in and out, and searching the beach for seaglass. We highly recommend walking to Potts Point (check it out at high and low tide for two totally different experiences) and Graveyard Point. We saw so many crabs, hermit crabs, and periwinkles… it was amazing! We also took a trip to Bailey Island and explored the beaches there to continue our treasure hunting. There aren’t a ton of super close restaurants (we had no idea Estes had closed, so that was a bit of a bummer for us), but Dolphin Cove was a short drive with scenic views, a nice atmosphere, and really good food, as well as Erica’s for a laid-back vibe and yummy lobster rolls. For ice cream, check out Pammy’s, and/or drive to Brunswick for an interesting selection of flavors at Gelato Fiasco, as well as lots of restaurants to choose from and shops to peruse. We went to Pepper’s Landing, and the food was fantastic… try the pickle brined chicken! We noticed that the water at the house felt slimy, so it seemed difficult to rinse soap off when showering, washing hands, and washing dishes. Definitely did not ruin our trip! There is so much to explore in the area, and we hope to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

carrie C.

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

Beautiful waterfront home at Harpswell Neck

This amazing property is just 50 minutes from downtown Portland. On the water with nice sea breezes which we relished during this very hot week. Loved sitting by the fire pit watching the gorgeous sunsets and then shooting stars at night. Within 5 miles we were able to get lobsters right off the boat. The Dolphin and Cook's restaurants were an easy drive. Lots of day trips for the explorers. Host quickly responded to any questions we had to ensure we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Beautiful ocean front home in Harpswell Maine

This is a very special place. Right on the cove, with fantastic tidal variation. Glorious to wake each morning and see the birds, hear the lobster boats and just be present with the beauty of this secluded Maine waterfront home. Nate is a wonderful host-we had a great vacation with friends and family here.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nate Busch

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Nate & Tiffany have extensive experience as owner operators of AirBNB rentals. We are dedicated to ensuring you receive a five star experience each time you book with us!

Why they chose this property

The Estes Ocean compound has operated as a famed short term rental in South Harpswell. Located on the shores of Casco Bay, our property offers a picturesque view of both sunrise and sunset along the oceanfront. With private beach access, you are free to kayak along Harpswell Neck, which opens up to the bay. Our home is also within walking distance to one of Southern Maine's most beautiful rocky beach fronts, Potts Park. We are also less than an hour away from Portland and less than an hour away from Popham Beach, one of Maine's largest sandy beaches.

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