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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 691.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Bowdoin College
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Bailey Island Bridge
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, ME (NHZ-Brunswick Executive)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Thorburn - Experience a classic ME vacation at this beautiful summer cottage

Experience a classic Maine vacation at this beautiful summer cottage resting on the coast of Harpswell. Offering stunning ocean views, a large porch, expansive lawn, and easy water access from a shared dock and float, Thorburn Cottage is the perfect retreat to make lasting memories with your family and friends.

Inside the cottage you will find a well-stocked kitchen with everything you will need to make a delicious meal, a living room offering seating for all, three comfortable bedrooms, and one and a half baths. You'll love the ocean views from indoors, but you will surely find yourself spending your days enjoying the beautiful ocean breezes from the spacious porch, perfect for dining and sunbathing, and the expansive lawn for family fun!

Come enjoy all this classic Maine cottage has to offer, making memories to last a lifetime!

Pets are welcome at Thorburn Cottage (a non-refundable pet fee applies).

*** Note guests are welcome to walk on and swim from the float and dock but are NOT permitted to tie boats to the float/dock or leave kayaks on the float/dock.

Bed types/descriptions:
Second Floor:
Master Bedroom with Queen Bed
Second Bedroom with Queen Bed
Third Bedroom with Two Twin Beds

Bathroom setup/description:
First Floor:
Full Bath with Shower
Second Floor:
Powder Room in Master Bedroom

Air Conditioning: No
Beach Access: N/A, Water Access via Shared Association Dock
Beach Towels: Not included
Departure Cleaning: Included
Dock & Float: Yes, tidal
Cable TV: Yes, in Living room
Closest Shopping Village: Brunswick, 15min away
Coffee Maker: Yes, automatic drip
Dishwasher: No
Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided
Heat Source: Propane Rinnai Heater in Living Room
Internet Access: Yes, Xfinity Cable Internet and WiFi
Linens & Bath Towels: Included, beds are made prior to guest arrival and towels remain in their sanitized packaging, placed on each bed
Lobster Pot: Yes
Outdoor Firepit: No
Parking: 2-3 cars
Stairs to Water: No, Water Access via Shared Association Dock
Trash Removal: Included, picked up weekly (for multi-week stays) or upon departure
TV: Yes, in Living Room
Usable Fireplaces: No
Washer & Dryer: No
Water Frontage: No, Water View with Water Access via Shared Association Dock
Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended

Property manager

MaineStay Vacations
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

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

About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this cottage is by the sea. Gulf of Maine and Brunswick Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cathance River Preserve and Mast Landing Sanctuary. Ash Cove Pottery and Paddleworks are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bowdoin College - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Bailey Island Bridge - 22 min drive - 16.4 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 31 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park - 41 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 17 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sam's Italian Sandwich Shoppes - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Gurnet Trading Co. - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina and Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Erica's Seafood - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorburn - Experience a classic ME vacation at this beautiful summer cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thorburn - Experience a classic ME vacation at this beautiful summer cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thorburn - Experience a classic ME vacation at this beautiful summer cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thorburn - Experience a classic ME vacation at this beautiful summer cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from Casco Bay and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lower Goose Island. Ash Cove Pottery and Eagle Island are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gia d.

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

Perfect Sisters' Getaway

Absolutely loved our late summer stay at this dreamy cottage in Harpswell. The cottage reminded us of childhood summer stays in coastal New England and the nostalgia was real and definitely welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Beautiful spot!

Cottage is located in a nice community of other non rental properties. Nice ocean view from up on an open field.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

shelby r.

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

Lovely cottage

Very beautiful place, I could see the water from my bed. Comfortable, quaint. Beds were good. Thanks f
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

PHYLLIS D.

For $8000, the property should be better maintained.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view is magnificent. But the property should have been inspected to ensure that dead mice weren't lurking under the furniture, that ceiling lighting fixtures had lamp shades, that torn lampshades were replaced, that dead light bulbs had been replaced, and that dead bugs were vacuumed out of the window wells before we arrived.The refrigerator sang and wailed to us sporadically for 3 weeks. We were assured that it was fine, and to be honest, the fridge didn't die--despite its wails. The screen door still needs to be replaced, and the mismatched porch chairs were just sad.But, oh, that view!
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Relax with a view close to Freeport

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cottage was super cute and perfect for our stay! My mom needs some extra help these days so the upstairs bathroom made it so she could go a bazillion times throughout the night without having to negotiate the somewhat steep staircase. The kitchen was perfect for making dinner and made us WANT to do the dishes with the gorgeous view. The property managers were very responsive with the small adjustment we needed. Would love to come back! Felt like the calm and inviting atmosphere we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brigitte M.

Charming cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a lovely cottage with all of the charm of a typical Maine camp. It’s age was part of the appeal for us, the steep steps were not a problem for us, and we were fine with the squeaky Floors, but it might be an issue for some. This is a perfect location in Harpswell for accessing other attractions, we especially loved Stovers Point Preserve which is just down the road. The view from the porch is beautiful, and the area is exceptionally quiet. They’re very very friendly neighbors that were happy to provide information. The cottage sits up on a hill, with water access down the hill, a 4-5 min walk. But be aware, hauling kayaks back to the cottage is a 2 person job for something like a sea kayak. We rented from Seaspray for 3?days which was plenty of time. I would definitely stay here again and would like to see it available for long weekends. My only disappointment was the condition of the cookware- scratched and rusted Teflon. I went home for some errands and brought my own pans back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Arlington, MA

Harpswell Happy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall an excellent experience. Property management was very responsive when a non working coffee maker was replaced same day. The dock on the shore was a little complicated to navigate since the walkway was no longer connected to the dock. A storm damaged them earlier in the year. But wading in to swim worked well at mid and high tide.

10/10 Excellent

Pilar C.

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

Wonderful family stay to enjoy the fall colors

We had a great stay! The house was exactly as pictured, very cozy and well equipped. Located near the water, a bit away from the busier areas around Brunswick, but conveniently closed to grocery stores and fun activities. The communication with the host was very smooth. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

terre y.

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

sweet spot

With or without binoculars, the view is quite stunning. Perched on a hill, looking over the waters to the open ocean, our cottage was just right! In our kayak or on the porch was where we spent most of our two days. Even when temps dropped with pouring rain outside, we were warm and cozy inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Great cottage

Very good experience, staying in classic Maine cottage. Quaint with lovely water view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

New favorite getaway!

This was a charming cottage in the most ideal location. The neighbors were very friendly and helpful in directing us to local beaches and activities. The deck has the most amazing view and almost constant offshore breeze. An ideal and traditional Maine-cation!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Cute Cottage - Great Views

Quiet little seaside getaway. Perfect for us and our small dog - with gorgeous sunrises over the water. A great big porch for morning coffee (or evening wine). A very relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Great time!

Property was so quaint. Everything you needed was provided and it was very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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