Summer Cottage

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Harpswell, ME

Casco Bay1 min walk
Land's End Gift Shop14 min walk
Bailey Island Bridge3 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Peak Summer Weekly Rentals, Friday-Friday
June 23 --> September 8
Shoulder Season Rentals
June 2nd --> 19
September 6--> October 9

This roomy, rustic, cottage, built as a guest house in 1917 has water views to the east and west. Kitchen, breakfast nook, living room, two new bathrooms, four bedrooms and best of all a recently restored wide covered porch overlooking spectacular Mackerel Cove sunsets.
The fall shoulder season in Maine is glorious but be prepared to bundle up in this woodstove-heated cottage when the sun goes down in cooler weather. Early Fall flexible rates and lengths of stay.

The location is ideal for families with kids who like outdoor exploration. A short walk through woods to a private cove for swimming and kayaking; a sandy beach a short drive away; a nearby General Store and a local restaurants will keep you supplied. The home comes with a ping pong room, and two kayaks. A spruce woods on the north and bayberry, lilac bushes and ornamental plants along the south side separate it from neighbors. The driveway and well are shared with a third neighbor. Walls separating bedrooms are thin so bring your earplugs for added privacy. The only frills are the new bathroom fixtures, the recently installed water filtration system and most of all the remarkable beauty that nature supplies. Visitors to Bailey Island choose to return again and again.

For a video tour, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxlsE4GbiCQKTcPl-3N6uUve5VunI3KkA
search "Spruces rental bailey island"

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

THE GILLS GROUP has two additional cottages available for larger groups

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Summer bookings for 2023 are Friday - Friday. Dri

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 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

Bailey Island

This cottage is located in Bailey Island. Land's End Gift Shop and Paddleworks are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit LL Bean Flagship Store and Maine Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Ash Cove Pottery and Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections.

Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

Casco Bay - 1 min walk
Land's End Gift Shop - 14 min walk
Bailey Island Bridge - 3 min drive
Cobwork Bridge - 4 min drive
LL Bean Flagship Store - 42 min drive

Getting around

Brunswick Maine Street Station - 28 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

Dolphin Marina and Restaurant - 36 min drive
Cook's Lobster House - 4 min drive
Erica's Seafood - 36 min drive
Sundrenched - 3 min drive
Allen's Seafood - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Summer Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Cottage located?

This family-friendly Bailey Island cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Casco Bay and Land's End Gift Shop. Bailey Island Bridge and Cobwork Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Rebecca P.

17 July 2023

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

Wonder Family Time

We have pretty much everything we need on this property. it is a charming rustic cottage, but location was just right for all the things we have planned to do - kayaking, oyster farm visit, tide pools and various types of the Maine coastline, good restaurants on Bailey Island. We were fairly close to all of that and more. We saw some beautiful sunsets on the property. We would suggest the owner include a sunset photo in his listing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 June 2023

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

Quick Getaway

My boyfriend and I came up for a quick weekend away and once we got to the property, we regretted it wasn't a longer trip. The Spruces is full of rustic character and charm and it was incredibly peaceful to sit on the porch and just listen to the sound of the water. Our dog Korra had a blast running around the yard in between the wild flower beds like an obstacle course. It had everything we needed and we will definitely be visiting again soon.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE L.

24 June 2023

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

Cocktails in a meadow of flowers

I had a wonderful time at the Spruces, where there are ocean views from nearly every window. The home is well laid out, with spaces for family meals, multiple food prep areas and gathering around the wood stove on a chilly night. As an avid reader I appreciated the comfy well lit chairs inside as well as lots of seating outside on the porch, lawn and hammock. Outdoor seating in the meadow-like-lawn is optimum for sunset cocktails. The porch can also accommodate a large crowd at the table, or a nap. The gas grill is easily accessible on the porch, as well. After star-gazing at a sky with no light pollution, I slept soundly to the sounds and smells of the ocean and the spruces. The Lands End Gift Shop is a pleasant walk down the road, where I was able to explore the tide pools at Bailey Island Beach. For anyone who wants to, you can swim or kayak at the Little Harbor down the path across the street. All in all a restful vacation that left me with a sense of peace and calm as I returned home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

22 June 2023

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

Fantastic stay at the "Spruces"

A group of five women —including three artists— spent a stellar vacation at the "Spruces” on Bailey Island. This summer cottage provided the perfect setting for us to explore, relax, eat, and paint. We didn't seek frills; simply “Down East” comfort and charm; the Spruces surpassed our expectations in all regards. The views from the house were spectacular: looking East, the sweeping Atlantic; looking West, the quaint harbor and inlet (Mackerel Cove). We gravitated to the enormous porch, equipped with a new gas grill, long dining table and chairs, and curl-up-with-a-book chairs with comfy cushions. We found that we never wanted to leave the ambiance of the porch to eat out, so we sipped wine, cooked in the kitchen, enjoyed our meals on the porch, followed by spectacular nightly sunsets. The fully equipped kitchen provided all we needed to prepare delicious meals. Some of us had brought groceries; others stopped at grocery stores in nearby Brunswick. After our full days of exploring the island and enjoying drinks, dinner, and sunset on the porch at the Spruces, we headed inside to the cozy living room, added logs (provided!) to the woodstove on chillier evenings, and chatted, read, or played board games—including the Bailey Island version of Monopoly. We then adjourned to our bedrooms, each with very comfortable beds and lovely views. The two full baths were spacious and up-to-date. We definitely plan to return to the Spruces next year, hopefully for a longer stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura M.

22 October 2021

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

October getaway

Overall the stay was nice. The view from the front porch was beautiful and the family is great to work with. We had an RV which was a major issue getting to the house due to narrow roads and bridges. There was no place to park near the house. We ended up parking at the end of the road and left our contact information. I can see this being a great option for the warmer months! Thanks for a nice getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021