Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
71 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay
Nestled in a canopy of green with beautiful westerly views from Broad Sound to Casco Bay, Bober Cottage has 185ft of private shoreline that offers the perfect setting for your getaway to the coast of Maine.
You’ll love the privacy of this property, easy access to coastal restaurants, and a full service marina for endless adventures.
Inside the cottage, you will find a fully equipped kitchen, a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, a second floor master bedroom, and a tiny first floor bedroom with twin bunk beds (ideal for children), and a comfortable living room to enjoy the stunning sunsets over the bay.
Outside, you’ll find Adirondacks and a stone fire pit overlooking the ocean. A lush lawn with a stairway leading to a ragged shoreline which is a perfect place to hunt for sea glass, swim, or simply sit and enjoy the view.
We encourage all guests to visit to view many more photos and to learn about the history and surrounds of this beloved retreat.
Things to Consider
As the reviews suggest, Bober Cottage is thoughtfully organized with many cute touches. Please note, however, that its proportions are small. Some families love the scale because it encourages togetherness, but that is not to everyone's taste. Before booking please consider if 528 (charming) square feet would be right for you.
The ceiling height in the master bedroom (second floor) is approx. 5'10"—perfect for sitting and sleeping, but could be challenging if you are tall. The children's bedroom has a bunk bed that takes up most of the room. It is perfectly cozy for children, but not suitable for adults.
The cottage décor includes family heirlooms. On the north side is a bronze nude figure sculpted by Christopher Cairns. Lazarus, the saint who miraculously came back to life, rises from a patch of grass and points toward the ocean.
The natural surrounds of the cottage include animals. In addition to an array of birds, chipmunks, and friendly neighborhood dogs, it is not uncommon to see foxes, porcupines, and skunks.
As with most properties that rely on wells, the water can be limited by rainfall. We ask guests to conserve water and report any issues with drips, leaks, or outages so they may be addressed immediately.
If you are looking for a cookie-cutter hotel or resort experience, then Bober Cottage is not for you. It is ideal for those who appreciate an intimate setting within a few feet of the rocky coast, sunsets from a picture window, and a quaint cottage that has been cherished for three generations.
Sorry, Pets are not allowed at this property.
Bober Cottage does not have a washer and dryer, but there is a laundromat in Brunswick, just 20 minutes away.
Bed types/descriptions: First Floor- Small Bedroom with Twin Bunk Beds (Perfect for two children) Second Floor- Master Bedroom with Queen Bed (Most comfortable for sleeping and sitting, for the ceilings are low)
Bathroom setup/description: First Floor- Full Bath with Shower Only
Air Conditioning: No Beach/Water Access: Direct, on property via private stairs, rocky/pebbly shoreline Beach Towels: Not included Departure Cleaning: Included Cable TV: No cable, Smart TV only Closest Shopping Village: Brunswick, 20 min away Coffee Maker: Yes, automatic drip Dishwasher: No Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided Heat Source: Electric Baseboard 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: Yes Parking: 2 cars Stairs to Water: Yes Trash Removal: Included, picked up weekly (for multi-week stays) or upon departure TV: Smart TV in Living Room Usable Fireplaces: No Washer & Dryer: No, but there is a laundromat in Brunswick, just 20 minutes away. Water Frontage: Direct ocean frontage Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended
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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
Harpswell is home to this cottage. Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center and Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal. Ash Cove Pottery and Paddleworks are also worth visiting.
beach near Harpswell Harbor - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
Bowdoin College - 31 min drive - 31.9 km
Getting around
Brunswick Station - 28 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
Cook's Lobster & Ale House - 33 min drive
Bailey Island General Store - 33 min drive
Morse’s - 17 min drive
Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - 2 min walk
Allen's Seafood - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay on 12 June 2026 start from NZ$349, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay located?
Situated in Harpswell, this cottage is steps away from Casco Bay and Eagle Island. Ash Cove Pottery and Mitchell Field 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.
It is a beautiful little cottage with amazing views of the ocean. Little further away from brunswick than anticipated but if you are planning to just spend week/end relaxing it is amazing.
We loved our stay at The Bober cottage! It has wonderful views and yard. We had a camp fire almost every night and two great places to eat right across the road.
Amy F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thanks, Amy! So glad you enjoyed your stay at Bober Cottage! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Lovely small cottage. Nice and quiet within walking distance to two eateries. Relatively private tucked in between two other homes. Storm damage had broken stairs to beach area but could access within a short walk.
Nice and relaxing with no black flies like we have at home this time of year!
Highly recommend homemade ice cream shop a short drive away that was always busy, with a line, but those ladies were fast and food excellent! Pammy’s Ice Cream Parlor. Wish we had stopped earlier in our stay.
Vicki L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Debra B.
22 June 2025
Recommended....with a BUT: Fabulous setting; very tight quarters
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
Beautiful property; stunning setting; lovely outdoor spaces; easy walks to 2 eateries; great communication with the rental agency; super clean.Cottage is *exactly* as described, so no surprises. Kitchen was well stocked with cookware and utensils. Living room had nice supply of games and books. Upstairs bedroom was nicely decorated. Beautiful art on the walls.However, after 2 days it felt so much smaller! My husband is 6’ and could obviously not stand straight in the upstairs bedroom with 5’10” ceilings. Also the bathroom is extremely tight. No bending down in the shower! And a bit awkward freshening up with the tiny sink. We used the bunk room primarily as a place for our clothes etc.Overall I would recommend for a very short stay for a couple, but IMHO it’s not comfortable enough for longer periods. And I really can’t image more than 2 people (even couples with kids) in the cottage for longer stays
Debra B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bruce R.
25 July 2024
A Little Slice of Heaven
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:
We can't say enough about Bober Cottage! Good things truly come in small packages! The folks at MaineStay Vacation are first-class as well.
Bruce R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Renee W.
23 June 2024
Missing Maine Already
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We spent eight nights in the quaint Bober Fottage and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Prior to our arrival at the cottage, our vacation was not off to a good start, but once we arrived ant the cottage and found the towels, our vacation vastly improved. We loved exploring the rocky beach at low tide, and sitting in the yard watching the boats, the waves, and the chipmunk. The location was quiet and ideal if you are looking for someplace to get away from the hustle and bustle to just relax. Would love to stay here again if I ever get to return to Maine!
Renee W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robin H.
14 October 2023
Bobber Cottage
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:
Thank you for sharing this wonderful cottage with us. We enjoyed our stay and loved the views!
The view was breathtaking and the sunsets spectacular! This location was clean and well stocked and even provided seed for feeding beautiful hungry birds ! The property manager was very easy to reach and very responsive. It is a great space for two people and can accommodate 2 small children in bunk beds, just keep in mind there is only one (very small) bathroom.
The cottage was very clean, small, but perfect for two of us (we are on the shorter side) The property is very happily situated. Beautiful views with coffee in the morning and a fire at night. When the tide goes out taking a walk below on the shore. Walk across the street to Erica's Seafood or to the Dolphin Restaurant. A nice relaxing weekend.
The cottage is cozy. The bathroom is quite small and master bedroom has a low ceiling (6’ and you need to hunch over to get around), but we found these small prices to pay for the setting and views. Property was very clean and check in was simple/quick. We had one minor issue and the manager was very responsive. The two restaurants steps away from the place also were a terrific surprise. They were great!
This review is based on a weeklong stay, two adults. The cottage is small -- might have felt tight if it were more than two of us. But it is so well planned, so well organized, that often you find yourself just admiring the layout. Beautiful and cozy. And the location is awesome. You are pretty much at the end of the road. Lobsters are sold at the pier across the street. The fire pit in the yard is killer. We would definitely come back here. Many fond memories of our weeklong stay at Bober Cottage.
We had a wonderful time in Harpswell and at the Bober Cottage! The cottage and the location were beautiful. Everything was clean and well put together. The sunsets were stunning. We loved it!
This cottage is a lovely little place, out of the hustle and bustle but close to the most important amenity in Maine, a seriously good lobster shack across the road. My husband, brother and I recently spent a week and while we had some physical challenges with the space (we are all pretty tall and the cottage is low ceilinged and space limited as alluded to in the description) we truly enjoyed sitting every night out at the fire pit with only the most spectacular view stretched out before us.
Some FYI's: beach towels are not offered and there was only a single bath towel provided per person for the week which wasn't enough. The upstairs bed is a double, not a queen. Without a dishwasher some of the pots and pans and assorted kitchen wares needed a serious cleaning. There was a general stinginess in the materials which felt a little less than welcoming (two rolls of TP for the week and if you took more than that you needed to replace, if you used any of the pantry items you needed to replace, etc). There is a small amount of housekeeping you are responsible for with this booking in making the beds upon arrival and gathering up all linens for the linen service at the end of your stay amongst the regular good guest duties like dishes and trash. Not a big deal at all, just worth mentioning as I was not expecting this.
The property management was communicative and we could have been more vocal about the challenges we faced in the space. I honestly, just wanted to vacation and not deal with any of that so I didn't. If I had I'm certain we could have worked something out.
All in all it was a very good stay and I would recommend to others (particularly couples or people who don't mind losing IQ points for every time they bang their head on the ceiling or door jams....).
This little cottage was just perfect! We loved all the personal touches - birdseed and dog treats. The space was decorated beautifully for a peaceful feeling as soon as you entered. We spent one entire afternoon just sitting outside and enjoying the view. There is nothing better than sleeping with the smell of salt air and the sound of the waves in the background. This was the perfect little retreat for us. We were spoiled with spectacular sunsets every evening as well.
Hilary S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thanks, Hilary! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at charming Bober Cottage! We hope to see you again!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Oliver B.
26 August 2016
Location, location, location!
Great little house, perfect for two. Perfect ocean access, incredible sunsets, fantastic lobster just across the street, very quiet, lovely wild life. We were very very happy with our stay, would come again anytime and recommend it without hesitation!
Oliver B.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Hi Oliver,
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are so glad you had a wonderful time at Bober Cottage enjoying all that Harpswell and this seaside retreat have to offer!
Thanks again and we look forward to "sea"ing you again soon!
Take Care,
Marcy & Bethany
The Girls at MaineStay Vacations
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Roslyn S.
24 August 2016
Private waterside retreat
Three of us--my husband and I and an adult friend--stayed here for a happy week. The house, though small, is extremely well provided and comfortable. It was very clean on our arrival, and the linens were plentiful and good quality. The kitchen has everything a serious cook would want. Although the house is just across the dirt road from a lobster stand (selling the absolute best lobster and crab rolls I've ever had), the sense of privacy and serenity is terrific. You're nicely tucked back and invisible from the road. Loads of places to swim nearby, including right from the property's shoreline. A great place to launch a kayak too. Everything about the rental process was easy; the agents are competent, friendly, and helpful, even calling us when we were on the road to direct us right to the house rather than to their office to save us time. All in all, obviously, a marvelous stay.
Roslyn S.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback and kind words! We are delighted that you had a wonderful time at Bober Cottage, swimming, kayaking, enjoying local cuisine, and relaxing by the sea!
Thank you for staying with us and we looking forward to "sea"ing you again soon!
Take Care,
Marcy & Bethany
The Girls at MaineStay Vacations
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