Private cottage in Cundy's Harbor, walk to ocean - discount for month-long stays - Sebascodegan Island

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pine paneled kitchen, gas stove, dish washer, washer dryer.

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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check-in time

3:30 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Harpswell, ME

Bowdoin College24 min drive
Bailey Island Bridge26 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS)37 min drive
Popham Beach51 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

First floor master bdrm

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

second floor twin double

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor - only a shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Private cottage in Cundy's Harbor, walk to ocean - discount for month-long stays

An affordable getaway within easy walking distance of the ocean and a boat launch on Quahog Bay which is popular for sea kayaking or boating. Long term off season rentals may be available.

Beautiful large mowed yard with pond, bridge, and trails into the woods. The deck has a retractable awning for fresh air breakfasts, sunny lunches or evening cocktails with a lovely private view.

The cottage has pine paneling throughout, sleeps 5 and is well suited for families including visitors to Bowdoin College, Maine Maritime Museum, historic Bath, Popham Beach, the extensive coastal trails of Harpswell and Midcoast Maine attractions like L.L.Bean and Freeport shops.

First floor queen bedroom & bath, upstairs twin bedroom and office or playroom with chairs, couch, desk. dormer ceilings and exposed beams. Full kitchen with all appliances, dishes and utensils, washer/dryer. Outdoor shower, large pond and mowed yard for games.

Working fireplace, well maintained furnace, plush carpets and soft furnishings make the cottage cozy and well suited to winter getaways. WiFi AT 100 mbs download throughout the house and on the deck, with work spaces in the office upstairs and a separate small downstairs room.

IDEAS:
Want to explore Cundys Harbor? Drive “downtown”!!
Holbrooks lobster house is a fabulous place for lunch or dinner on their open deck overhanging the sea. Nice salads, and tons of seafood, and ice cream!
BYOB or buy from the charming General store up the hill.
Sue Hawks runs a lobster pound if you want to buy live critters to cook at home (pot is on the top shelf of the kitchen closet). She also carries locally made gifts.
The Cundys Harbor library is a sweet place offering local programs.

Other suggestions:
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust has a huge network of trails around town for woodsy or Oceanside hikes. Visit

Cooks and Estes Lobster house out on Orr’s and Bailey Island are fun for a meal out in Harpswell.

Go to the Dolphin Marina for their famous fish chowder with blueberry muffin (ideal sunset spot!)

Saturday’s from 8:30-12:30 is Maine’s largest and greatest outdoor Farmers Market at Crystal Spring Farm on Pleasant Street (which is a beautiful route to get to LLBean in Freeport).

Craving a long walk on a sandy beach? Reid State Park in Georgetown or Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg are both spectacular.

Maine Maritime Museum and a super set of shops on Front street in Bath. Salt Pine Social is a destination spot for dinner.

Property manager

Holly Pulsifer

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not childproof. Pond in backyard. Please be alert

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$100 pet fee. Please confirm in advance.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this cottage is on the waterfront. Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum and Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Paddleworks and Land's End Gift Shop. Maine Maritime Museum and Ash Cove Pottery are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

Casco Bay - 1 min walk
Thomas Point Beach - 22 min drive
Bowdoin College - 24 min drive
Bailey Island Bridge - 26 min drive
Popham Beach - 51 min drive

Getting around

Brunswick Maine Street Station - 35 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gurnet Trading Co. - ‬15 min drive
‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬28 min drive
‪Sundrenched - ‬26 min drive
‪Allen's Seafood - ‬32 min drive
‪Pammy's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private cottage in Cundy's Harbor, walk to ocean - discount for month-long stays pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private cottage in Cundy's Harbor, walk to ocean - discount for month-long stays?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Private cottage in Cundy's Harbor, walk to ocean - discount for month-long stays?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private cottage in Cundy's Harbor, walk to ocean - discount for month-long stays located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay and Ragged Island. Thomas Point Beach and Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

amy j.

10 Aug 2023

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

A Retreat in the Woods of Maine

We stayed at this property for the month of July and wanted to be located in Harpswell. It was a great location and home for our family of 4. The teenagers where back and forth and did not stay the whole time which helped given it is a one bathroom house but we made it work when they were there. The house is a super convenient location to get to the town of Brunswick and to explore the rest of Harpswell. Being in Cundy's Harbor it is 5 minute drive from Hollbrooks where they server lobster and seafood on the wharf. The yard was heaven for our 2 dogs and we enjoyed the daily visits from the turkeys and all the birds at the feeders. Thanks for sharing your house with us!

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

15 Apr 2023

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

Relaxing, in the woods, short distance to coves, ocean, trails

We stayed off-season so it was very quiet and not crowded. This is definitely a different side of much of Harpswell; very wooded. Frequent visitors of wild turkeys and ducks, many birds. Dark skies to view the stars. Small, cozy cabin.

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L., Bigfork

28 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful Historic Home

This home is absolutely wonderful! It is an older historic home that has been well-maintained and lovingly cared for by the owners, Nat & Holly, both of whom are lovely, charming folks. The living room and kitchen spaces inside are spacious and comfortable. Wood burning fireplace was great during our stay as it was the autumn months when nights can get chilly. Owners provide plenty of wood which is very generous of them. The property grounds are spectacular! Much larger and more expansive than the photos indicate. Plenty of space to walk with my dog. The home is peaceful and private but yet only 20 minutes from downtown Brunswick & Bath and all the shopping areas when you need supplies. I am an experienced vacation home renter and this is definitely one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. I’d give it 10 stars if I could!

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody A.

24 July 2022

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

The beauty of Harpswell in a lovely setting

So enjoyed our stay at Holly's house, and meeting the owner herself. Can't say enough.

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Denny B.

17 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birdland

Beautiful bucolic setting with a variety of beautiful birds and a tiny chipmunk. Cozy cottage feel which is very relaxing. Our dog loved it too.

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

29 July 2021

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

Perfect

Curtis House is a beautiful, peaceful retreat that exceeded my expectations. The house is cozy and comfortable and the grounds are incredible, with birds galore (everything from humming birds to wild turkeys on a daily basis!). Holly is an excellent host. I'll be back.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emory B.

1 July 2021

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

Beautiful peaceful setting

We loved staying in this comfortable cottage on a spacious private property. Wild turkeys and deer occasionally showed up and there were lots of bird species visiting the feeders. The location is a perfect spot for getting out and seeing the nearby attractions of Brunswick, Freeport, Boothbay, etc.

Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha V., San Francisco, California

30 Oct 2020

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

Beautiful, remote, historical cabin with a lovely garden in back.

My partner and I cozied up for a month in this idyllic Maine cottage a short walk from the sea. We had a wood fire almost every evening, (thank you Nat for all the neatly chopped and stacked firewood), and took a lot of walks breathing in the fresh, crisp autumn air, while our cat Sardine lived her best life in the sprawling back yard. Fully stocked kitchen, and a Natural Foods store in Brunswick (20 min away) made it easy to prepare meals while staying away from the city. Super fast internet connection plus a separate office made my partner’s daily “work from home” situation seamless. Plenty of nearby trails and islands and mom & pop places for lobster rolls just a short drive away! We very much appreciate the R&R we experienced at The Curtis House, thank you again, Holly and Nat.

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Molly H., Brooklyn, NY

26 July 2020

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

A much needed getaway...we wished we could have stayed longer!

We loved the house and how secluded it felt. Abby really enjoyed being able to walk in the backyard off leash...she especially loved rolling in the grass and being able to do what she wanted whenever she wanted!! We definitely recommend Cundy's Harbor....Hawkes store and the Holbrooks Store. If you eat lobster...you MUST eat at the Dophin and Erica's. Hands down the best we had on our visit. We enjoyed Morse's and Cooks as well as Gurnet's Trading Co. Pammy's ice cream was great. Mom did prefer the Island Candy company. Make sure to full up your gas tank in Brunswick...there are NO gas stations after that! The house was very clean and checking in was easy. It would be nice if there was a motion light or a light of any kind on the back porch. Make sure to bring spray for mosquitos .... not sure if just the season or what, but they are out!! We enjoy watching the squirrels run and play as well as the birds and butterflies. We got to see an adult porcupine climb the tree out back, as well as a baby one the day we left. We weren't sure what it was at first, so we kept Abby safely inside!!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

13 July 2020

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

Great place to stay on the coast of Maine

A very cozy house on a gorgeous lot. We hope to stay here again in the future.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Holliday P.

8 July 2019

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

Winter in Maine

Relocating to Maine, this property provided a great welcome as we settled children in schools and explored the area to find our new home. Beautiful, Quiet, safe and friendly.

Stayed 186 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 June 2018

A cute and private cottage with everything we needed for our extended stay.

The location feels far away, which we wanted, but it’s really only 10 minutes to stores and services. The house has antique charm - pine paneling, exposed beams and original wooden doors with latches. The Internet, tv, and kitchen appliances all worked well. The fireplace was great. We enjoyed walking down the road to the ocean and eating lobster rolls in Cundys Harbor at Holbrooks.

Stayed 63 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Janice T., Massachusetts

7 Nov 2017

Comfy and private

Clean, comfortable and a fantastic yard. Would have been perfect if it hadn't rained so much.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jon z.

24 Sept 2016

a very comfortable old maine cottage with history.

we had a very nice late September stay.the weather was sunny and warm during the day and the nights cool and pleasant.the fireplace made the evenings ever so enjoyable and cozy.the owners were very easy to work with and even supplied us a map of the area giving us tips on where to eat and things to see.they also gave us the history of the house which gave us even more found memories of our first but not last 'real'maine vacation.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Richard B., Wilmington, MA. USA

21 Aug 2015

Lovely Cottage Near the Water

This cottage is very comfortable and appointed with everything you could ask for. It's within a short distance of a boat launch, we spent wonderful mornings kayaking in the estuaries. The back deck and yard are delightful, the roomy deck overlooks apple trees, a floral garden, expansive lawn, a small pond & reflective sculpture. It was so nice it was sometimes a challenge to leave the cottage for excursions. Our dog enjoyed it very much as well. The Wi-Fi was good (password IS required), with basic cable TV channels (we brought along our Apple TV for streaming). Beds were OK (there's no place like home...), and the bath larger than some we've rented. Owner was very nice to work with, though there were apparently some email communication issues (through the Homeaway email system). They sent us a few messages we never received, but all was resolved before the trip. Plenty of activities & restaurants to choose from, which is why we revisit the region every year. Discovered Thomas Point Beach on our second to last day, wish we'd found it earlier as we would have spent an extra day there swimming, picnicking & kayaking. Brunswick, Bath & Freeport are good day trips, we limit ourselves to one visit up the coast to Boothbay due to the usual traffic nightmare through Wiscasset. If you go, Dolphin Mini-Golf on Rt.1 in Boothbay is a great stop, with a shell museum & ice cream parlor. Watson's General Store nearby in Cundy's Harbor is THE place to buy your live lobsters (but has no clams, unfortunately). We really enjoyed our visit, and hope to return before long.

About the host

Hosted by Holly Pulsifer

Our family has been summering in this part of Maine since 1900 and feel so fortunate to be able to spend time in such an authentic, unspoilt and accessible part of the coast. We hope you will come and enjoy it too!

Why they chose this property

This cottage has been in the family for decades and three generations have memories of eating whoopie pies in the kitchen. Hoover the harbor seal even lived in the pond one summer while he was being rehabilitated before moving to the Boston Aquarium.

What makes this property unique

The cottage has a long history and rooms are traditionally small with the exception of the spacious living room. Exposed beams in the second floor bedrooms could be a challenge for tall guests. This is a great house for a family, but may feel tight for adults who intend to stay inside all day (who would want to do that anyway?).
We prepare the cottage for short term rental in the summer, but please inquire if you would like to discuss a longer term rental off season.