Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home

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A covered deck with a view of a lake, a grassy yard, and a house in the background.
A dining area with a glass table and wooden chairs, a staircase with white railings, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A residential area with houses and a large body of water.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A dining area with a round glass table and wooden chairs, a staircase with white railings, and a map on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Casco Bay

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mitchell Field
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Brunswick Town Commons and Mast Landing Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ash Cove Pottery and Orion Performing Arts Center. Land's End Gift Shop and Wolfe's Neck Farm are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mitchell Field - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 36 min drive - 46.3 km
  • State Theatre - 54 min drive - 78.8 km
  • Maine Mall - 57 min drive - 86.7 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 23 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Company - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪South Freeport Village Market - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster & Ale House - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful ocean views and sunsets at this family-friendly, beachfront home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harpswell holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Casco Bay, Mitchell Field and Ash Cove Pottery. Brunswick Town Commons and Androscoggin River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location right on the water. Perfect place for sunrises and sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the time you walk in the views are amazing. Loved being off the beaten path so to speech. It calms your soul. Very clean, and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house & spot!

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: House and outside space exceeded expectations; description did not oversell; very clean and great service from manager. Only issue is showering in iron-laden water for a week+ is rough, but likely same all along Maine coast.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house had everything we needed and a wonderful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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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: great!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great property with wonderful viiew

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: Amazing view and nicely appointed property! Super clean property and great communication with the property management company. When we first arrived I thought, “hey, where’s the beach?” Then low tide hit and it was crazy how much beach there was and one day we were blessed with the largest and brightest rainbow I’ve ever seen. Be sure to check out The Dolphin Marina and Harpswell Inn for the most stunning sunsets, and The Giant Stairs for a beautiful trail along the coastline.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to stay. Especially for Bowdoin College reunions

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 were very pleased with the house. Very spacious, clean, and recently renovated it seemed. The kitchen was perfect for cooking and the house layout was open concept. Outside has a great lawn and easy access to the rocky beach
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Beautiful area,clean and very comfortable house highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ll be back next fall. One of my best experiences on VRBO!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harpswell stay

Our stay for our daughter's graduation at Bowdoin was wonderful. The home was perfectly located and it was extremely comfortable! Would stay there again a thousand times over.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

This was the best stay with my family of 5. The communication was great and the property managers were very accommodating to our needs. The view and peacefulness of the house was just what we needed for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view and access to beach

House was easy set up for family to be together. Nice table outside for eating or visiting. Great deck. Easy access to beach. Bed linens and towels were very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

19 Jul-26 Jul

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: excellent as usual! Maine is a beautiful state with a great coast, which we took advantage of.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal view

The water view and changing tides are such an outstanding and breathtaking experience. The beach is rocky/sandy and not muddy. The hosts are outstanding. We were very comfortable at this house and hope to return there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Stay at Edgewater 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: We had a fabulous time once again staying at the Edgewater Cottage! This was our third time staying here. It is a perfect location for exploring all that Harpswell and the neighboring communities have to offer. The house is very comfortable, and the neighbors are very welcoming!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Edgewater 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: Edgewater Cottage had the most fantastic views! Could sit for hours just looking at the water. Cottage was clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with all your cooking needs. Would stay there again if visit Maine again. Would also recommend MaineStay Vacations, very easy to get a hold of Marcy to answer any questions we had.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A short Title

Comfortable, much reviewing of old memories and making new ones in a beautiful surround
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous Ocean View

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: We had a magnificent week at Edgewater Cottage. We enjoyed our coffee on the deck mesmerized by that beautiful view. The beds were comfortable, and the cottage had everything we needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another lovely stay at Edgewater 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: This was our second year staying at Edgewater Cottage in Harpswell, ME! You just can't beat the location for exploring all that Harpswell and the neighboring communities have to offer! We'll be back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Really lovely vacation.

Our family had a wonderful stay at Edgewater Cottage. The house beautifully renovated and spotlessly clean. The views out to the water and sunsets are just amazing. We loved hearing the sound of the water from our bedroom every evening and morning. It was great to explore Bailey Island and Orr's Island as well as Harpswell. We loved Estes Lobster House and we had a really great pancake breakfast at the Grange Hall. The only downside for us was that it is a really long drive to Popham Beach, but otherwise it was perfect.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing view and super low tide beach!

Although the house was nice, the water was a problem. You could not drink it and it smelled of sewage. This was not good.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls weekend

Everything about this property and location were fantastic. The one downside that was inconvenient was the water situation. It is well water which we had been told but it smelled like sulfur. Badly. From every faucet. We used bottled water for mostly everything (brushing teeth, washing up). Some of us chose not to shower...it was that bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Harpswell 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House is showing some wear and tear . Unable to open sliders because screen have holes in them . Outdoor furniture is rusted . Had to clean the grill before using . Home could use some window air conditioners-very humid in the home . A screen door on the front door would help to circulate the air. Bar stools were dirty and too short for the bar in the kitchen . We love this place but it needs some TLC.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Missing Harpswell!

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 had a great week in Harpswell despite less than stellar weather. The cottage is directly on the water and we enjoyed kayaking and simply enjoying the view. We were surprised how well-stocked the kitchen was (being the "foodies" that we are! There was a food processor and even a lemon reamer (who would have thought!!) that made the meals we did make at "home" simple. The only thing we could think of that was missing was a cooling rack! We "made do" though, when we made cookies on one of the cooler days.) We did enjoy biking to an outside meal at Erica's Seafoods nearby. The haddock sandwich was delicious but everyone in our party was disappointed in the clam chowder there. (Higher than average chowder price too.) We also enjoyed exploring Baily's Island and Land's End area. The Cribstone Bridge was a marvel to behold. To think it's the only bridge of its type in the world! If the cottage offered air conditioning (even small window units) we would return in a heartbeat. For anyone who has health issues (i.e. the elderly or anyone with a pulmonary issue) the heat and humidity could be an problem. All the bedrooms are on the second floor so accessibility could be an issue for some too. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The beautiful sunsets that the location allows are worth the trip from anywhere! Thank you MainStay Vacations for a simple check-in and out process and for the cute customer "swag" tote!
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