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Near Popham Beach! On Atkins Bay, Private. Best Of Both Worlds, Beach And Woods

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Front of House
Back of house. The deck and windows overlook the bay.
View from deck.
Upstairs Master Bedroom - Queen Bed
view out upstairs bedroom #1

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6170.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Phippsburg, ME
  • Popham Beach State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Popham Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hunnewell Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Near Popham Beach! On Atkins Bay, Private. Best Of Both Worlds, Beach And Woods

1840 sq ft house on 1 1/2 wooded acres and 150 feet of waterfront property.
Enjoy the sunrises over Atkins Bay in the back yard and sunsets over Spirit Pond across the street.
Just one mile to Popham Beach with 4 miles of sand! Collect shells and/or walk to Fox Island at low-tide.
You can also relax on the deck and enjoy being in the woods.
Lots of animal life. Bald Eagles and and Osprey hunt and live in the State lands across the bay. You don't know how large the eagles are until they land in the trees in the back yard. We also have visits from deer, fox, and a lone turkey.
Another sight is watching a pack of seals drive fish into the bay.

House is relaxing. While the main Living/Dining room has television, the other living room can be closed off with sliding doors for some quiet reading time with a Futon, couch, and chair.

The first floor is the kitchen, dining room with large table, living room, second living room, bath with shower, and a bedroom. The second floor has a large master bedroom, a kid's bedroom with a twin-over-full-sized bunk-bed, and a full bath with tub/shower.
4 Kayaks are included in the rental. You launch in the pond across the street or down the hill in the backyard and into the bay.

Parking in front of house will accommodate three cars. A second driveway provides room for a couple more.

House water is drinkable. A large reverse-osmosis system provides water for the whole house (dishes, showers, etc.). If you've been to Popham before, you know what a rarity this is!

A large, comfortable deck with patio table and chairs, plus four Adirondack chairs. A propane grill for cooking is also on the deck.

A small, rock fire ring is in the back yard. Perfect for sitting around on summer nights.

Property manager

Kenneth Zinssar
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
No smoking in the house.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Phippsburg

Located in Phippsburg, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Popham State Historic Site and Bath Visitor Information Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boothbay Harbor Marina and Boothbay Region Land Trust. Maine Maritime Museum and Paddleworks are also worth visiting. Kayaking, 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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Phippsburg, ME

What's nearby

  • Popham Beach State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Popham Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Fort Popham State Historic Site - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Hunnewell Beach - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area - 10 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 32 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spinney's Oceanfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Restaurant - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Small Point Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lobster House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Farming, Food, and Flowers by Jess - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Near Popham Beach! On Atkins Bay, Private. Best Of Both Worlds, Beach And Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Near Popham Beach! On Atkins Bay, Private. Best Of Both Worlds, Beach And Woods?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Popham Beach! On Atkins Bay, Private. Best Of Both Worlds, Beach And Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Near Popham Beach! On Atkins Bay, Private. Best Of Both Worlds, Beach And Woods located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay and Popham Beach State Park. Hunnewell Beach and Popham Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Spacious and clean

Check in was super easy, and the property manager super responsive to answer any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable and accommodating. It’s a beautiful piece of property right on Atkinson bay. We enjoyed paddle boarding at high tide right from the property. Morning coffee in the chairs down by the bay was wonderful! Easy access to Popham Beach State Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peg B.

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

Minutes to Popham State Park

I rented this property for my adult kids and grands. The property was a perfect fit for them. One family had the upstairs and the other was on the main level. All the comforts of home. Beautiful large dining table accommodated us all for family meals. Ken was responsive to all my questions and kept us informed when there was a brief power outage. The kids asked me to book it for next year. Done!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Nice place to stay

Very nice home with well-stocked kitchen, great campfire area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Great stay at Popham beach!

We loved the house and location, just a mile from Popham beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

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

Awesome Beach

The house was great. The beach and local was awesome. Couldn’t have asked for anything else. Just watch out for the mosquitos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

zea s., Pittsburgh

Comfortable and clean home close to the beach!

We had a great stay! The house is clean, comfortable, and well stocked. It was quick and easy to get to get to the beach. We would absolutely stay here again! Ken was a great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John B., Carmel

Another Awesome Maine Vacation

Kudos to the Zinssar family for offering such great accommodations at Popham Beach. We were comfortable and relaxed in this home. We are especially grateful for their hospitality in the wake of our sudden loss of a previous rental. We all believe that this home was much better than our original pick! Jack Benson & Debbie Skinner Carmel, IN
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The central hub

The home’s location is ideal. The beach is close. We toured BWI in Bath and the Maritime Museum. Excellent. Brunswick and Bowdoin College’s art museum was a most interesting collection. Booth Bay & a harbor boat outing was picturesque. We boarded Amtrak in Brunswick for a day trip to Boston. The home itself was a good fit as we enjoyed the large dining table & kitchen. Well done!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet & Tim K.

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

Second Visit

Another memorable week at Popham Beach with amazing weather; hours spent prospecting for sand dollars, surf casting for stripers (one keeper that gave the three of us two tasty dinners) and long walks between the fort and Fox Island. We have yet to use the kayaks- next trip! The house has all the amenities needed to have an adventurous week at the beach. We are looking forward to our return visit! Thank you Doreen and Ken-
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet & Tim K.

A great house in a perfect location

The owners have created a wonderful space to use as a base of operations while visiting magical Popham Beach. The common areas are spacious with large windows to keep everything bright. The dining room table is majestic! We gave the kitchen a thorough workout, and as two professional chefs, were very pleased with the performance of the equipment and how well appointed it is. The proximity to the beach can’t be overstated as a huge bonus. As well, the water quality and pressure are amazing for this part of the world. We have found our go-to house for our future visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

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

Perfect Rental!

This is a highly desirable property and my family and I would love to return. The house has a well-appointed kitchen and many comfortable places for relaxing with a book, watching TV, or playing games. Though it's tucked among the trees, the many windows give it a light and breezy feel. There's a beautiful deck overlooking woods and bay (one of two nearby choices for kayaking). We saw a bald eagle circling overhead a couple times. Best of all, it's about a mile from Popham Beach, so we were able to spend hours swimming during the day and come back in the evenings for walks during low tide.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

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

House on Lobsterman's Way on Atkins Bay in Phippsburg, Maine

We had a wonderful stay at Kenneth's house on Atkins Bay in Phippsburg. Maine. The house was roomy and spacious, with nicely separated bedrooms providing plenty of privacy. The kitchen was large and well stocked. There are basically two living rooms, both with nice views of Atkins Bay. The deck was recently re done with new planking and railings. The best part was the close proximity to Popham Beach. We've been coming the Popham Beach area to vacation for 20 years. It is one our favorite places in Maine. We would love to stay at Lobsterman's Way again in the future. Hopefully for two weeks next time! Walt and Peggy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aidan C., Wilton

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

Well equipped beach house in a good location to social distance!

Ken's house comes as advertised and the pictures are all very accurate. The house comes well equipped and is very comfortable with a nice view of the bay. Ken offered the use of kayaks, fishing poles, beach chairs etc which were great! Ken is a very responsive owner who answered our questions before our arrival and addressed any issues while at the property. The beach is a close drive and never gets too crowded while the area is very secluded for social distancing purposes. The only cons are that the decor is a bit outdated and the ignition on the grill was not working plus the mosquitos leave it uncomfortable to stay outside for long. Overall we were pleased with our stay and appreciate Ken's efforts to make everything comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

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

Great House, Perfect Location

We enjoyed our stay so much. The house was clean, spacious, and breezy. We loved being so close to Popham Beach and the Morse Mountain/Seawall Beach trail. We hope to return someday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

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

Beautiful view, spacious and close to Popham

We really enjoyed our stay. The house has a beautiful view of Atkins Bay. The house is spacious and the dinning table and kitchen worked well for meals. The house is minutes to Popham. The deck was great and we were able to enjoy some meals outside during our stay. Ken was a great host and responded quickly to any questions during our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

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

House on Lobsterman's Way on Atkins Bay in Phippsburg, Maine

We had another great experience at 5 Lobsterman's Way in Phippsburg last week. This is our second year in a row renting this property. The house is clean, roomy, and in excellent condition. Lots of room to spread out - two upstairs bedrooms with a full bath, and a downstairs bedroom as well, also with a full bath. Plenty of room for our family, but also privacy when needed. The mattresses are newer (hybrid foam and inner spring probably) and very comfortable. The kitchen is spacious and well appointed, with two good sized Lobster pots - a must for a Maine vacation. The best part however is the close proximity to Popham Beach, which is less then 5 minutes away by car. The house also included a season State Park pass pass, so we paid no fees to use the beach. We had a great time and will definitely return. Walt and Peggy Murphy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Popham 2021

The property was perfect for my family. The house was spacious, and nicely configured for our numbers. The large dining room table was wonderful for our evening meals, with room for everyone to be together. The deck had a beautiful view, and was so lovely and relaxing - a great place to visit and grill. We would all love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Qi W.

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

Nice location, close to Popham beach

Like the house, has a nice view, close to Popham breach. House has everything we need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ellin R., Tucson, Arizona

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

Nice home one mile from Popham Beach

Property is as described, and comfortable for six people. We had limited use of the outdoor part of the property because of the huge number of mosquitos that followed some rain. The kitchen is very well-equipped, wi fi has good reception. Property owner is responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arthur A.

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

Coastal Maine Vacation

It was a pleasant experience in a beautiful home excellently located. The house had everything you would need for an active fun vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Amazing!

A wonderful stay in a beautiful house! We were so thankful to have this time with our friends! The house was perfect for our needs! The kitchen was well equipped, two full bathrooms, along with laundry facilities, were all needed and used. The proximity to Popham was perfect! Each morning we drove a couple miles to the Fort and walked along the beach for our daily exercise. Mosquitos are an issue EVERYWHERE there’s shade in Maine...so be prepared. The dining table was perfect for games and meals for the six of us...but it could easily hold twelve people!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

M O.

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

Family beach getaway

We had a great time! The house has a lot of windows and is very spacious. We really enjoyed the cool breeze off of the bay each evening. Popham Beach is less than a 5 min drive away and was easily accessible. Ken was a very kind and responsive host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Judy Q.

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

The house is cozy and a lot of interesting things they have like kayak and has almost has everything

We are very satisfied. House is roomy and has everything from spices, foil and toiletries. Except beddiings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Very pleased

This is a nice rental house that offered plenty of room for the six of us. Details are covered well in the other reviews. I would reiterate that the main road near the house is not good for walking or jogging as cars travel fast and visibility is limited. It's about a five minute drive to Popham Beach State Park lot (where you will find an excellent food truck by the way) and just five minutes more to the Fort area that offers free parking and beach access. The owner, Ken, is responsive and good to work with overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kenneth Zinssar

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A couple who started coming to Popham together when we were dating as teenagers. After 29 years of dreaming and almost as many in marriage, we were finally able to complete our dream and get this home in Popham. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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English

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