10/10 Excellent
Pam W.
13 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pam W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Sunsets over Quahog Bay - rustic setting, peace and quiet
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 487.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Harpswell, ME
- Thomas Point Beach15 min drive
- Bowdoin College19 min drive
- Maine Street21 min drive
- Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Sunsets over Quahog Bay - rustic setting, peace and quiet
Basic 1950s vintage cottage with great view of water and sunsets from living room or deck, access to water at all tides (via dock and ramp to a float - shared with our family cottage next door). Fully equipped kitchen including breakfast area, dining area, living room, and bathroom (with shower) on first floor, two separate sleeping areas upstairs. Gas grill provided, kayaks available to borrow, ocean swimming is usually comfortable in July and August. The deck or fire pit are both great for relaxation. Peaceful, rustic setting with few neighbors. If you have toddlers or young children please contact owner - we did fine with our kids, but you'll want to know more about the outside areas. We would be happy to answer questions to help you decide if this is the right place for you.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Talk with own about children from two to tweens.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Harpswell
Harpswell is home to this holiday home. Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum and Pickard Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Paddleworks and Maine Maritime Museum. Land's End Gift Shop and Ash Cove Pottery are also worth visiting.
Harpswell, ME
What's nearby
- Thomas Point Beach - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
- Bowdoin College - 19 min drive - 16.8 km
- Maine Street - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
- LL Bean Flagship Store - 33 min drive - 35.9 km
- Popham Beach - 55 min drive - 52.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- Dunkin' - 12 min drive
- Burger King - 12 min drive
- KFC - 12 min drive
- Cumberland Farms - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Frances Farnsworth
Red Cottage is next door to our family cottage and was originally purchased so that we would know our nearest neighbors. Over the years we've become friends with most of renters, many of whom return year after year.
Why they chose this property
Red Cottage is enjoyed by folks who used to camp but now want a similar experience without the tent and with an inside bathroom - and by folks who want to "get away from it all". We do have WiFi and a basic smart TV, but most renters prefer to sit on the deck, read, go kayaking, walk along the shore, enjoy the trails and beaches within short driving distances, and sample seafood at myriad restaurants in the area. There's an "eat on the wharf" seafood restaurant only two miles away. We pride ourselves in trying to think of what renters might want or need. You can kayak across the bay to a breakfast/lunch restaurant and to a public island with campsites for tenting or picnicking. .
What makes this property unique
Rustic, quiet setting with access to the ocean at all tides - yet close to Route 1 for folks who want to explore farther afield. Renters appreciate the home-like qualities of Red Cottage.
Languages:
English, French
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