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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8355.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Harpswell, Maine
  • Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bailey Island Bridge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bowdoin College
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, ME (NHZ-Brunswick Executive)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation

Perched overlooking Gun Point Cove, Sanctuary boasts stunning westerly views from a beautifully built Post & Beam style home in a private, wooded setting, perfect for your family vacation. The grounds are meticulously maintained with a lush lawn for children to play and a stone path to the dock and waterside deck, a perfect place for the whole family to gather! 

When you walk through the door, you will find a beautiful kitchen with everything you need to make a wonderful home-cooked Maine meal, a dining room with a propane fireplace that opens to an elevated deck overlooking the ocean, a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or tea, a living room with comfortable seating and a fireplace, a great sitting area to enjoy a good book, and a ground level family room with a TV and a new full bathroom with shower that opens to a path to the water. Upstairs on the second level, you will find the master bedroom with a full bathroom and plenty of closet space, another bedroom with closets, a third bedroom, and a shared full bathroom. On the third level, there are two small bedrooms. The ground floor, formerly offering a game room has been transformed into a 6th bedroom with queen bed and direct access to a full bathroom! You'll love all of the great places to gather, as well as the many quiet spaces to relax. 

On a perfect Maine summer day, you'll find yourself sitting on the waterside deck enjoying your favorite drink, basking in the warm sunshine, and swimming from the dock to explore all of the wonders of the coast of Maine! Sanctuary is located at the end of the road, so you will enjoy the peace and quiet and great morning and afternoon walks, while being just 15 minutes from all the amenities of Brunswick and the Harpswell Islands, offering many local restaurants, shops, and beaches.

Sanctuary boasts the perfect setting and location for your summer vacation and this oceanside home will surely call you back year after year.

Sorry, Pets are Not Allowed at Sanctuary due to Allergies.

Bed types/descriptions:
Ground Level (Lower/Basement Level):
Sixth Bedroom with Queen Bed

Second Level:
Master Bedroom with King Bed
Second Bedroom with Queen Bed
Third Bedroom with Queen Bed

Third Level:
Fourth Bedroom with Double Bed
Fifth Bedroom with Twin Bed

Bathroom setup/description:
Ground Floor- Full Bath with Shower 
Main Level- Powder Room
Second Floor- Full Bath with Shower/Tub Combo
Second Floor- Master Bath with Shower/Tub Combo

Air Conditioning: No
Beach Access: No, rocky shoreline, water can be accessed via dock
Beach Towels: Not included
Departure Cleaning: Included
Dock & Float: Yes
Cable TV: Yes, Xfinity Cable TV in Basement Level Living Room
Closest Shopping Village: Brunswick, 15min away
Coffee Maker: Yes, automatic drip
Dishwasher: Yes
Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided
Heat Source: Forced hot water baseboard throughout home, propane fireplace in dining 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, float and dock
Trash Removal: Included, picked up weekly (for multi-week stays) or upon departure
TV: Yes, in basement level family room, and primary bedroom
Usable Fireplaces: Yes, Propane fireplace in dining room
Washer & Dryer: Yes, located in first floor mudroom
Water Frontage: Direct ocean frontage, rocky shore with dock and float
Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended

Property manager

MaineStay Vacations
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Languages

English

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Amenities

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Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

No 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 holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cathance River Preserve and Mast Landing Sanctuary, while Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum and Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum are cultural highlights. Paddleworks and Land's End Gift Shop 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 nearby.
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Harpswell, Maine

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bailey Island Bridge - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Bowdoin College - 22 min drive - 19.6 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 35 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Popham Beach - 50 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 21 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sam's Italian Sandwich Shoppes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gurnet Trading Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina and Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Erica's Seafood - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 6 mi (10 km) of Paddleworks and Ragged Island. Bailey Island Bridge and Cobwork Bridge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Wonderful location!

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: We loved our time at this house in Harpswell! The views were amazing and the dock was perfect for swimming and hanging out! We happened to be there on a very hot week so not having Air Conditioning was a little tough for us BUT the house was equipped with many fans to keep us comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and had everything we needed for a family lobster bake. Thanks for a great stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Lorrie C., Fayetteville

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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: Sanctuary is a delightful place to stay for a week- quiet, great for a family gathering, well furnished and the kitchen incredibly equipped! We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, games, exploring and general relaxation with loved ones.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Staying at the same place year after year

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: We love staying here. It’s a perfect location for people who like to swim - and we do! It’s a wonderful place for people to gather together without being on top of each other. It’s peaceful. There’s an osprey nest nearby. Favorite activity = sitting on the upper deck, watching the sunset.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Brunswick, ME

Perfect Sanctuary

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: Lovely, peaceful views.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A., New York, NYC

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

Fabulous house

We had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful house. It was spotlessly clean, had everything one may need and the house managers were very helpful and kind. The house is much nicer than it appears in the photos. The dock has a great place to sit on and there is a downstairs with a pool table and lovely sitting area. I am obsessive about cleanliness and in all honesty this might have been the cleanest house I have ever been in. Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Sanctuary trip

We loved this home... great memories made... would love to come back. Perfect vacation home... love this part of Maine. Thanks to rental staff. House was comfortable, clean, gorgeous view... the home is well equipped for cooking ... if you love a peaceful location this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Daniel S., -

Gorgeous house and scenary!

The good: The house is beautiful and clean with wood beam designs throughout. Large kitchen, fully stocked. The scenery was amazing. The view from the house was awesome. Very secluded and private. Nice communal areas for the family to hang out. We rented our own kayaks and went out on the water often. Lots of stuff to do in the house including a pool table. The bad: The linen situation. You have to bring your own bed sheets and pillow cases. You can purchase them but it's annoying to have to arrive there and put the bed sheets on. Also, was only provided with ONE extra roll of toilet tissue and one extra trash bag for a 5 BR house for a week. You can pick up more at the management office but who wants to deal with that. For $3,000/week...the house should be stocked with that stuff. We ended up buying it ourselves. Also, there was no dishwashing detergent. Not deal breakers but annoying nevertheless. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would probably come back despite the annoyances. The family had a great time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

All that and MORE!

As a first time "guest" in this home, I was uncertain about what provisions might be included and was pleasantly surprised to find so many amenities ... everything but a corkscrew. The home, the property, the proximity to other locations and the property management folks were awesome. We hope to make this an annual stay. On the flip side, I have back troubles while there. Mattress related....who knows??? Even with the best and newest of mattresses, you cannot be assured that YOU will enjoy it. :) V.S.

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