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SUMMER 2025 !

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Front of the house from the street
Property grounds
Back deck
Living room
Living room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 11371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Phippsburg, ME
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Doubling Point Lighthouse
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Popham Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, ME (NHZ-Brunswick Executive)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SUMMER 2025 !

Just steps from the Kennebec River, this location allows you to enjoy a tranquil getaway while remaining close to any attractions you may desire: beaches, fishing, boating, shopping, and more.

The house is situated on four acres and surrounded by the woods of the Kennebec Land Trust. As you drive up the stone driveway to the top of the hill you pass by the front of the house and come around to the back entrance. A deck spans the entire back of the house and has a grill as well as a large outdoor table with umbrella and chairs. You can enjoy quiet mornings out on the deck in the summer sun or meals outdoors in the evenings.
Entering the back door you pass a half bath and small back bedroom on your right to find a large open kitchen and dining room on your left. The kitchen is stocked with all the necessities if you want to cook at home and a large dining room table that seats 10. As you walk through the dining room you enter the family room. A comfy couch, Direct TV, and WiFi are available if weather or other circumstances keep you indoors for part of your stay. Off the family room is the Master Bedroom. With plenty of windows and a Queen size bed, the Master is bright and welcoming. French doors open out onto the back deck so you can step right outside.
Heading downstairs the ground floor has three full bedrooms and a full bath which provide plenty of room for family or friends or both to stay. The full bath is stocked with towels and there’s a laundry room for your use at the bottom of the stairs. Each bedroom has a double bed and ample closet space. All the bedroom windows look out onto the front lawn which stretches down the hill to the road.

The local area offers every kind of activity you could hope for while visiting Maine. The Kennebec River is only 800 feet from the house, with fishing access at the end of Old Ferry Road. Farther down Fiddler’s Reach Road is the public boat access where you can enter the river for a day of boating. You can travel North to Bath or South towards Popham Beach and Boothbay Harbor. If you want to spend a day at the beach you can drive down Route 209 to Popham Beach State Park and walk out on the expansive sand flats at low tide. Visit the Fort Popham Site nearby if you’re interested in a bit of history or grab something to eat a Spinney’s, a long-time local spot right on the beach.
If you’re interested in shopping or lunch or dinner out, Boothbay, Georgetown, and Brunswick are all nearby. Even Freeport isn’t too far if you want to visit L. L. Bean, a Maine institution.

Property manager

Darren Goodwin
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Phippsburg

Located in Phippsburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Monkey C Monkey Do and Gulf of Maine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Maine Maritime Museum and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Maine State Aquarium and Boothbay Railway Village 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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Phippsburg, ME

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Sewell Pond Conservation Area - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Doubling Point Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Popham Beach - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 46 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 19 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cabin - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fiona's Catering - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trinken Brewing - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SUMMER 2025 ! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at SUMMER 2025 ! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SUMMER 2025 ! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SUMMER 2025 ! located?

Located in the heart of Phippsburg, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 6 mi (10 km) of Maine Maritime Museum and Chocolate Church. Bath Visitor Information Center and Markings Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 60 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great House for Big Group

This is a great house for a large group of people. Great location with plenty to do in the area. The host was communicative and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van S.

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

Great place for group gathering

The house was great and lots of space. Very clean with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Spacious and comfortable

Lots of room in this house to enjoy a vacation with family! The location was great - just a short ride into Bath, to several amazing beaches, not far from Freeport, Portland, Boothbay...
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

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

Wonderful stay for our weekend getaway

Communication and checking in/out with Darren was a breeze. He was so nice and helpful and was willing to give recommendations which were perfect for our stay. We booked to celebrate a graduation and birthdays and the house and property were perfect! Plenty of room and space, and everyone loved the house. It rained most of our weekend but we didnt really notice as we had lots of fun hanging out and spending time around the big dining table and playing games. Loved the fact that we were able to cook meals as well as the kitchen had everything we needed. Best part was we brought our 4 legged family member and when we checked in we found a giant dog bed and toys out for her. It made us feel welcome and at home. Definitely planning on booking again in the future! Thanks again for the wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste E.

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

Relaxing Getaway

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Perfect location, amazing property, comfortable beds and a nice-sized kitchen with plenty of dishes, pots & pans. Enjoying my coffee out on the deck each morning with the birds and chipmunks was the best! Hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maija N.

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

Family visit to Popham Beach

The stay was great. House smells kind of musty but was otherwise nice. Master bedroom doesn’t have a door, just a curtain. The location is great. The host was attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phippsburg stay

A great place to house a whole slew of friends/family visiting from out of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bernadette R.

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

Comfy stay

A comfy home for a larger group. Facilities were nice, renter note, the only shower/bathtub on lower level. Rental close to Bath Maine and Popham Beach, so short trips were easy throughout the day. Easy grocery shopping about 10 minutes away as well. Property manager called before the stay and communicated about residence in detail, which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Beautiful, quiet home with everything you need

The house has a lot of great space and is such an easy drive to Popham, Head beach and Bath or Brunswick. The manager is very kind and helpful. We can't wait to return to this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Angelica C.

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

Nice and peaceful place.

It's a nice place to spend time with family or friends, very private and quiet area, love the green views from all around the house. We had everything we need to cook our meals. I really recommend this house to stay in.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah K.

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

Great place for extended family vacation.

Inviting and charming home. Great place to stay with extended family. Lots of room to gather and everyone had their own space to sleep. Love the area. Beautiful part of Maine!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Amy B.

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

Large home with plenty of room if you have large family

Good stay. Had 1 issue and Darren resolved it quickly. My only suggestion is to get mattress toppers for beds(if you like firm/hard beds you will be ok), make fans available for cooling and review kitchen items. We were missing some very essential things for cooking. Private location, huge property, water access, fire pit and great for entertaining. A good blend of rustic Maine charm with amenities. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

wedding gathering

the house was a perfect place for our out of town family /friends to gather for a wedding in Bath. We had everything we needed and the host was very accommodating in helping when we had any questions. The grounds were large and the parking plenty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred W L.

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

Kayak event

House was perfect for our group of Kayakers. Nice eating for morning and evening meals and trip planning. Comfortable beds, good location for us. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul c.

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

No issues. Nice location

Darren is an excellent host. The location can't be beat and there is a lot of room to spread out
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyudmila K.

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

It was a perfect ending to our vacation in Maine.

After a week in maine wilderness all kids wanted was watch tv. As soon as wee got there they were happily running around picking their rooms. The house had everything we needed. It had a feel of an old farm house with a nautical flair. Super cozy and inviting. I just wish we could use a wood burning stove (it's in a process of being replaced). It was a lazy weekend just hanging around the house, laying in a hammock and looking at all the artwork around the house. We did manage to squeeze a visit to a Morse mountain and Fort popham which was a plus. Even though it felt like we were in a middle of the woods again everything was close by with in15 min. The beach, hiking, gas station, grocery store just off rt 209. For groceries we went to shaw's in bath. We don't have it in western NY but looks just like our Tops. We had a very wonderful experience, everyone injoyed the property and everything it offered, i just wish we had more time, didn't have the chance to have a bond fire or really explore the area. Darren is a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

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

Perfect

It was the perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

What a great spot. Very private and such a great place for familys and your pet.

It was such an nice house with plenty of room inside and out. It was so peaceful there. Could hear every cricket at night. My dogs loved it too. Big yard to play ball with them.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Fantastic place in the woods

This place was great and fit our two families perfectly. So pleased. Darren was quick to respond to questions and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Big house in the Woods

My extended family (6-7 people) really enjoyed staying here. We appreciated the good sized kitchen and the proximity to Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Portland, and Popham Beach. The good side is orange allowed for having other cousins over to celebrate my mother‘s birthday. Everything worked well, and Darren returned my messages promptly – though I wouldn’t have minded having details in writing to refer to. Internet was strong even with all of us using it. The only thing I would note is that the downstairs is a bit damp and would be less suitable for people with allergies. The owner is in the process of replacing some nonworking windows, also downstairs, but that wasn’t a problem as the week was fairly cool and lots of fans were supplied. Overall, great value, We had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ralph E.

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

Family Get Together

Family get together for the Topsham Fair. Great, quiet location in a home that sleeps a large crowd.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Callie W.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful stay. The house was close to everything. We especially enjoyed Popham Beach with our dog. We parked at the fort for free and spent the day along the long dog friendly beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lia A.

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

Perfect Location

quiet, lots of little extras that helped with our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

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

Lovely stay!

This was the perfect place for a last minute gathering with my family. The place is very big and feels homey. Darren was extremely nice and attentive to any questions I had about the property. Only thing to note is the photos of the rooms are a little outdated so there isn't a room that has two beds in it like the photos show. Other than that, everything is as described!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Leya W., Philadelphia

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

Good times at Darren’s house in Phippsburg

We met up with in-laws and cousins for a week-long vacation in beautiful Maine. The house was spacious and clean. We spent lots of time on the deck and watching the kids and our pup playing in the giant grassy yard. Darren was super great at communication, there were plenty of towels, the kitchen was decently stocked and Popham Beach is close. We also loved walking down to the river. Super close and easy for an evening dip. Fresh oysters from nearby Clamhunters was fun too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Darren Goodwin

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My name is Darren and I’ve been vacationing in the Phippsburg area my whole life. I have a background in construction and I have carefully, gracefully remodeled this home to be a place suitable for large family gatherings. I live in Boston and usually come up to the house only on the weekends. It has been a privilege for me to own this home and has brought me great joy and many memorable experiences, both at the house and out on the water.

Why they chose this property

I didn't purchase this home with the intention of renting it out, but I ended up doing so in order to allow people to experience the same joy I've had here. It just so happens that after I completed the remodel, it became clear to me that there was a need for a property as unique as this on the vacation rental market. By offering up my home for rent in this beautiful area, I feel I'm able to contribute to bringing wonderful experiences into other people's lives. One of our guests called this home, “the greatest place on earth'. That being said, the main reason I rent out this property is to allow you to experience just a short visit to paradise and create great memories.

What makes this property unique

This rental offers the perfect mix of a tranquil setting away from it all with closeness to everything so you’re not spending the day driving around if you want to get out. We enjoy proximity to the river, beaches, shopping and dining, and the highway. That includes great dining, antiquing, a boat launch, golf, state parks and beaches, historic sites, and more. It’s the perfect location for any renter since you have any activity you desire at your fingertips while still being able to get away from it all and just enjoy the peach and quiet at home.

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