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On Top of the Sea North Harpswell House

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Maine Street
  • Place, Bowdoin College
  • Place, LL Bean Flagship Store
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

On Top of the Sea North Harpswell House

Privately situated Cape Cod house perched on top of the Harpswell Sound in North Harpswell, Maine with two seaside decks and cozy interior. The house has expansive southerly views of Harpswell Sound and a large field/yard flowing down to the shore line. Located just 6 miles from Brunswick and Bowdoin College with the shops of Freeport & L.L. Bean and Portland nearby as well. The house has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a separate (seasonal) large 4th bedroom & 3rd bathroom above the Boat House garage. Other features include water views from every room, a lovely wood burning fireplace, private primary bedroom on the first floor, private stairs from lower deck to the shore, eat-in kitchen & breakfast bar, separate dining room, washer/dryer, microwave oven, coffee maker, Keurig, high-speed internet & WiFi, gas grill, and more. One of 4 homes on a private 50 acre compound that was once an old salt water farm that dates from the 1750's.

Other:

- Great restaurants in Harpswell with The School House just up the road along as well as Cooks Lobster & Ale and The Dolphin nearby.

- Eating in, perhaps out on the lower deck? Fully equipped kitchen at the house for your convenience.

- A large selection of wine and craft beer is just a short walk from the property entrance (across the street) at Black Sheep Wine Shop.

- Just up the street is the Corner Market, which is a seasonal market filled with local produce and groceries, as well as delicious homemade breakfast pastries, sandwiches, salads, cookies, etc.

- A number of lobster pounds in area to pick up fresh catch and cook at the house (lobster pot provided)

- Kayaks can be rented nearby and stored at the house. Easily launch from the private stairs into deep water of the Harpswell Sound.

- A number of hiking trails in area including one well within walking distance from house

- Golf courses nearby


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
With advanced notice & additional rate
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Additional pet fee required for more than 2 pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
TIME: Please check out by no later than 10:00 AM KEYS: Leave doors unlocked and keys on the kitchen counter TRASH: Please take out the trash, put into bins (next to the garage) and tightly secure lids
DISHWASHER: Load and start the dishwasher LINENS: Leave the beds unmade. Place all used towels on the floor of the bathroom FOOD: Remove all food items from the refrigerator, freezer and cupboards
THERMOSTATS: Set both thermostats to 60 degrees FURNITURE: Move all furniture and items back to original locations. Please lower patio umbrella. MESSAGE US: When you leave, please send us a text
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: With advanced notice & additional rate
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

About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bailey Island Bridge and Harriet Beecher Stowe House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paddleworks and Ash Cove Pottery. Land's End Gift Shop and Wolfe's Neck Farm are also worth visiting. Kayaking 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, ME

What's nearby

  • Bailey Island Bridge - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Maine Street - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Bowdoin College - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Thomas Point Beach - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 31 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 15 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Iris Eats Maine - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Flight Deck Brewing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Warmings Market - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Top of the Sea North Harpswell House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is On Top of the Sea North Harpswell House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mitchell Field and Brunswick Town Commons. Paddleworks and Ragged Island are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 99 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Harpswell Visit

Had a wonderful time. House was clean and location is fantastic. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dave D.

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

Nice visit

Enjoyed the location and our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael h.

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

Bowdoin 50th Reunion

Wonderful location.So close to Bowdoin and the activities of mid coast Maine. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Fabulous stay and host

We had a wonderful and peaceful stay. Very grateful for the beautiful views and comfortable home. Wish we were still there!
Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

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

Excellent location, good amenities,responsive management

Well maintained
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARK W.

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

Clean, nice semi private resort

Very clean place. Convenient to pool and provided some privacy. The property manager Judi was excellent, was very attentive.
Stayed 25 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mari Jo M.

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

February vacation

Friendly efficient unit!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

scott a.

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

Wonderful family stay

Even better than advertised. The location and cottage were perfect for our family of five. Wonderful views from each deck and each room. Refreshing sea breeze through the cottage. Plenty of “personal space” for each of us - inside and outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Maine

Very clean and lovely home on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Quiet & Relaxing

My husband & I wanted a quiet place to rent but also bring our adult son and a couple of his college friends to fish. The house was clean and beds were comfortable. The owner Will seems very nice and very attentive to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Cozy

Enjoyed the quiet and solitude of the waterside location. Renters should be aware that the living room can only accommodate four people comfortably. Since we were a group of five one of us had to sit in the dining area which had no view of the TV. In addition the bathrooms are dated and could benefit from an upgrade.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Perfect get away

It was wonderful to relax then head out to explore the area. Of course Matlacha is a must. Hectic traffic in Ft Meyers. We were in the Sunset unit and it was very clean, had everything we needed. Judy stopped by to show us around and answer any questions, she was very helpful. Even though we didn't get into the pool, it looked amazing. Met great people from the "north" getting away from the crazy winter conditions
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Jay W.

Florida Visitor

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Beach Resort Apt. "Sunset". The size of the apt is just fine for 2 people. We were there for 4 weeks and the only thing that was really a crunch was the kitchen. Two of us could not be in the kitchen at the same time. Refrigerator was too tight to open all the way and access to the vegetable drawer was almost non existent. When preparing a meal or washing dishes, there was very little space to work. The WIFI was excellent but could have used cable TV or the addition of a DVR player.TV stations were very limited. That being said, the proximity to the pool/hot tub was a dream come true. We enjoyed the screened lanai and in 3 steps out the door we were in the pool. The hot tub was heavenly at night. This is the selling feature! The laundry facility is convenient and clean. There is a very nice grill which we enjoyed for our dinner several times. The Manager/Caretakers Judy and Rick were very accommodating and nice to visit with. They were always wanting to make sure we were happy, having a wonderful vacation and available for anything we might need. There are a total of 5 apartments, so it was never crowded at the pool. On the days we chose to just "hang out" to swim, read or bask in the sun, we felt like it was our private home. When our "neighbors" were also relaxing outside, it was nice to interact and visit. This is a place where you can get plenty of R&R and also plenty to see and do in the area.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful! Our first time to Maine and this cottage was perfect! The views were so awesome!! and it's very peaceful and secluded! Plenty room inside and kitchen very well stocked. Main floor bedroom and bathroom made it perfect for my 86 years young Momma!There are some steps going down to the cottage from where you park, but we managed just fine! Harpswell offers plenty of great places to eat lobster rolls!! I highly recommend this sweet cottage!! hope we can plan a return trip next year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Beautiful setting on Maine Coast

Wonderful house with gorgeous views. Well equipped kitchen. Dining seats 6 people. Several deck chairs and umbrella table. Additional boathouse with bath at top of property provides additional sleeping arrangements. (4 bedrooms and 3 baths). Great for 3 couples with own bath or larger family. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

Kick back and watch the fire place and the lobestermen bring in their catch.

Four old folks just had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Great find

The property was just as described. So many hiking trails in the area. Close to everything if you can pull yourself away from the waterfront and relaxing on on of the decks.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dudley B.

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

Top of the Sea was top notch

I had a wonderful stay at “Top of the Sea”. The view from the deck and living room was fantastic. I was amazed at how fast the tide comes in and out. My friends who stayed with me for part of my stay were really taken with all the sea birds that they saw. The house is close to Brunswick, which makes it easy to go shopping or to visit some of the local restaurants. The kitchen is well stocked with lots of pots, pans, utensils and dinnerware for those nights when I stayed home. My vacation was the BEST!!! Lee
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

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

Charming home

Everything about our stay was perfect. Excellent communication, easy check-in and check-out, comfortable beds and linens, well stocked kitchen……and the views!! An amazing stay. Should be noted that if you have mobility issues this may not be the perfect place for you. Many steps to get to the house from where you park your vehicle. There is one bedroom on the first floor and two on the second floor so there are stairs inside as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy k.

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

Love Harpswell!

Great stay “on top of the sea”. House was well equipped, made you feel right at home! Great location, beautiful views, lots of places not far from the house, on the shore, to sit, read, relax and explore.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina W.

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

Great stay!

Great stay. Host was very responsive and helpful. Had small event on property and was great space!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tucker M.

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

Cute house, wonderful location

Our family had a wonderful stay at this house in Harpswell. The location is phenomenal, with a gorgeous view of the water. As often as we could, we had breakfast on the deck, where we watched herons, bald eagles, and ducks on the water. The house was also very well-appointed for our stay, and well taken care of. Recommended very highly!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine F.

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

Great reunion in Harpswell

Our group of 5 stayed at this super cute, quaint home on the water. It was clean and ready for us when we got there. We enjoyed many evenings on the patio overlooking the water playing card games and enjoying our time as we had a reunion of friends from over 20 years ago. Beds were comfortable and we had plenty of room. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judson R.

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

Couldn’t have been better!

We loved everything about our multi-week stay here. Beautiful, cozy home with stunning views from every room. And Will was incredibly accessible (by phone/text), helpful, and hospitable. Would 100% recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Lovely views

Great location with beautiful views and a considerate host.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

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