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On Top of the Sea North Harpswell House

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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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Harpswell, ME
  • Maine Street
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bowdoin College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, ME (NHZ-Brunswick Executive)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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


Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Property manager

Sarah Adams
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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

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. Gulf of Maine and Brunswick Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit LL Bean Flagship Store and Maine Street. Paddleworks and Ash Cove Pottery 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/biking trails nearby.
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Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bailey Island Bridge - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Maine Street - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Bowdoin College - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 28 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe Brunswick Landing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Warmings Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Flight Deck Brewing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Italian Sandwich Shoppes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gurnet Trading Co. - ‬12 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 9 mi (15 km) of Paddleworks and Ragged Island. Ash Cove Pottery and Maine Street are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Stayed 19 nights in Feb 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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

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

Great view. Great location.

This place worked well for us. We spent 3 weeks in the fall here. We found the location to be really convenient -- on the water and close to Brunswick. The view of the water was excellent. The owner was great at responding to our questions. We brought some kayaks and could paddle from right in front of the house (using the stairs down to the water). Good wifi coverage that we needed to stay in touch with work. Convenient to a couple of nearby restaurants, trails, and a nice little wine shop.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 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

Ma T.

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

Ideal set up for our family!

This property met my family’s needs on so many levels! It was charming, cozy and comfortable! We had a rainy week, but it didn’t dampen our vacation! Just light the fire and enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debby B.

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

September 16 - 23

1st off Will is friendly, easy going & very quick to respond to questions. House is well maintained, well stocked & clean. We enjoyed our stay very much! We do have a couple of recommendations - 1) a better address sign down by the road. We arrived in the evening & the dark sign that is presently there was difficult to see. 2) hand towel rings on either side of the main floor bathroom sink would be helpful. 3) in the main bathroom again, the bar holding the shower curtain was put up incorrectly. The curve is placed downward which causes the curtains to continuously slide open causing water spray onto the floor. That type of shower curtain rod is supposed to be place with the curve going horizontally into the room so as the curtain is level & remains closed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

A A.

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

Lovely house overlooking the water

Comfortable, well-stocked, cozy house. Host was friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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

Sally N.

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

Couldn’t ask for more

We stayed for 10 days that went by too quickly. The views are breathtaking. The house is very comfortable and cozy with a well-appointed kitchen and responsive host
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Enjoyed the week

Thank you, Will for thr prompt responses for all our questions and needs. Your house is charming and comfortable. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan Q.

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

This House is On the Vacation Rotation

Convenient location in Harpswell located down a quaint lane away from the road. The house--cozy without feeling cramped--was spotless upon arrival. It served our family of eight adults perfectly. The nice decks--one on first floor and another on the second floor--offered plenty of views of the water and wildlife. There's nothing like waking to the sounds of shore birds on a June morning. Will is a wonderful proprietor and host. We are certainly looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

Maine escape

Fully equipped and well located, our family has an excellent week. Perfectly located for day trips to explore a bit, and well equipped for evenings at home. We had a great week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Nice place!

The house was lovely, well stocked kitchen, amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

A great relaxing hidden place!

Incredible time at this hideaway place. Beautiful views and privacy on the water are an integral part of this house. Many walks of all abilities close by with incredible views. Owners are very nice and supportive of your needs, such as putting out deck furniture even though it was cold weather. We enjoyed sitting in the sun and watching the wildlife and tides.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

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