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Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy

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A modern house with a large window, a red awning, and a reflection in the water.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a table, and a lamp. There is a large window with a view of a lake and trees.
A lakeside property with a deck, outdoor seating, and a view of the lake.
A dining area with a wooden table and benches, large windows with a view of a lake and greenery.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking a lake, a bed with a quilt, and a lamp on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Casco Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ash Cove Pottery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 half bathrooms

half bath

Toilet · Outdoor shower

main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this cottage is on the waterfront. Harriet Beecher Stowe House and First Parish Church are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit LL Bean Flagship Store and Maine Street. Ash Cove Pottery and Land's End Gift Shop are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Map
Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ash Cove Pottery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 39 min drive - 49.5 km
  • State Theatre - 57 min drive - 81.6 km
  • Thompson's Point - 58 min drive - 83.4 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 21 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Company - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster & Ale House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sundrenched - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tidal Cove- Informal Charming Cottage Rebuilt to Passive Cozy located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay and Ash Cove Pottery. Mitchell Field and Lower Goose Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 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
Susan is an amazing host with an amazing home. By far the best VRBO my family and I have stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is a treasure! Its design and level of comfort are outstanding, and the views bring a sense of calm. The house brings “the outside in” so that one can enjoy its surroundings at any time of day and in complete comfort. We spent our mornings exploring and revisiting the surrounding areas and then tried the local eateries for lunch and dinner. We left feeling relaxed and recharged!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough about my experience with this host and the property . The sunsets were amazing . The bay is gorgeous and the property is an amazing design with many windows and stunning art. I highly recommend Susan and Spartina for a quieter Maine stay . You are very close to major cities if you feel the need to go out and about some days. There is a beautiful preserve in walking distance and nearby hikes. Don’t miss this property and Harpswell . We had a memorable week ! The host is readily available and covers all the bases before you arrive and respects your time. Thank you Susan !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Basin Bungalow

We very much enjoyed our stay at this VRBO!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay with the views from this cottage. It was the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring Maine's lighthouses, towns, and local eateries. Some of our favorites were Flight Deck Brewing, Iris Eats Maine and Pammy's Ice Cream.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely home! Welcoming, comfortable & filled with natural light. We had such fun exploring the Harpswell area…so beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place

This place was amazing and so peaceful!! Sitting out back in the evenings looking out at the view was the highlight. Lots of hiking nearby and great food. This exceed our expectations and we will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thanks Matt......glad you all enjoyed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing place to stay.

This is our second stay at this home, and we love being there. Even though the weather wasn't the best this year, we still had a great time. The massive windows in each room bring in so much light, and the view is so gorgeous we never felt cooped up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spartina Getaway in Harpswell Maine

Beautiful Property…Everything was ready and well stocked. Spectacular views of the Basin.Would highly recommend this rental to anyone that is looking to relax and enjoy what Maine has to offer.Looking forward to coming back in the future! Overall a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Glorious View

You won’t be disappointed by the view or location. The house itself is charming, comfortable, clean & well-maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing!

Enjoyed the deck sipping coffee in the morning while watching the various ocean birds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is so interesting. Lots of details to check out. Beautiful water view and outdoor spaces. Kitchen is small but very efficient. We all instantly relaxed and enjoyed just "being" in a part of Maine that we have visited almost yearly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet escape

The big windows everywhere overlooking the basin made for a very peaceful, relaxing spot. Easy water access at high tide by their canoe or the kayak I brought. The nice breezes off the bay made for a wonderful, cool retreat during a heat wave everywhere else - great place to unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing property! Gorgeous, sweeping views made it fun to stay in or head out and explore. Outdoor shower a must! Kids loved the "nest" or secret loft as mine called it. Well-stocked large kitchen. Pictures online don't do it justice. Host Susan was a great communicator and easy to work with. Highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Vacation Rental!

This home was pure comfort and perfection! It's not often on vacation my friend and I find ourselves wanting to just stay in, but this cozy cabin made it hard to leave. The view was incredible and the cozy fireplace made it the most perfect place to stay put and relax! I would 100% recommend this location and rental property and would love to visit again some day!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A terrific cottage, nicely located to explore coastal Maine

We spent the July 4th week there, and it was great. A very comfortable modern cottage with an extremely well-equipped kitchen. Terrific views of the cove, and the deck & dock are wonderful places to sit outside while enjoying breakfast and watching the tide rise & ebb. Camden, Boothbay Harbor and Freeport are easy day trips, or just poke around the waterfront towns. (P.S.--Penny's Ice Cream stand down the road is a terrific place at dusk!)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a wonderful week at this Harpswell rental, and it was absolutely fabulous from start to finish. The accommodations were spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed. The location was breathtaking — peaceful, scenic, and perfectly situated to enjoy all that coastal Maine has to offer.We especially loved relaxing with the stunning views and indulging in the local seafood — fresh lobster, oysters, and clams right from nearby spots! The home provided all the comforts for a relaxing and memorable stay.Thank you to our hosts for sharing your beautiful home with us — it truly made our Maine vacation unforgettable. We can’t wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retreat at Spartina

The property is lovely. The architectural and design details are special. The views of the water spectacular and notwithstanding the proximity to the road, the house is quiet and private. My husband loved the outdoor shower. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven in Maine

Spartina is a beautiful home in an idyllic setting. We spent a week there during a heat wave, but with the cool sea breezes were very comfortable. The house was supplied with everything we needed which meant there was no need to immediately shop for paper goods, etc. Susan is an excellent host, responsive and hospitable. Without a doubt, this was the nicest vacation rental we’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Home with Beautiful View

Architecturally unique cottage with an outstanding view of a peaceful tidal cove. Home was stocked with just about everything we needed, except for bed linens (which we rented). Good location with Dolphin Marina Restaurant and Erica's (both excellent places to eat) nearby. Home is situated on a blind curve, which made pulling out into traffic a challenge -- but host had warned us ahead of time to be careful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Let the outside in

The owners were forward thinking when they built and respectful of the environment. A high performance house with lots of natural light and the option to open up the windows to the let the fresh air in. Their use of space is thoughtful, so the place felt roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space and location!

We had a great stay and loved our time in Maine and at the cottage. The owner was very attentive and the cottage was spacious yet cozy and clean. Our only suggestion would be on the online description for the parking. It’s stated there is room for two cars to park however we drive a jeep grand Cherokee and it just fit in the space to allow to back/pull out safely. I’m not sure another car would have been able fit unless they were both small cars. We have no complaints and if we were to return to the area for another vacation we would definitely look into staying at Spartina again. Thanks for a wonderful 30th wedding anniversary get away!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!

There are few words to adequately describe the beautiful and restorative Spartina. The home's location is perfect, and it has everything you need to decompress and soak up the nature right outside the patio doors. Susan has thought of everything when renovating Spartina. Such imaginative touches and art all around! The house is not large - but due to the imaginative use of space, it was a perfect size for our family of four (including two young adults. Everyone we met in Harpswell (and nearby Freeport - and a little further away - Kennebunkport) -were kind and welcoming. Susan was very responsive throughout our stay. Book this house. You will not be sorry. Thank you, Susan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Spartina. The cottage was lovely and very cleverly laid out. The setting was beautiful and serene. Hoping to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Was comfortable and pleasant. Not a bad location to see the area

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Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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