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

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8325 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Freeport, ME

LL Bean Flagship Store6 min drive
Desert of Maine10 min drive
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park17 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)31 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

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

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during 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

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.

Freeport, ME

What's nearby

Bradbury Mountain State Park - 19 min walk
LL Bean Flagship Store - 6 min drive
Desert of Maine - 10 min drive
Winslow Memorial Park - 12 min drive
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

Freeport Station - 8 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 6 min drive
Dunkin' - 6 min drive
Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - 5 min drive
Dunkin' - 8 min drive
Maine Beer Company - 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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

29 July 2023

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

Relaxing retreat

Lovely stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

13 August 2022

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.

30 July 2022

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.

24 July 2022

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.

12 July 2022

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

About the host

Hosted by Alan Caron

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.