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Howard Family Cottage with Casco Bay Sunset Views!

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View of the cottage and the rocky shoreline, just steps away. 

(No dock)
View of the cottage and the rocky shoreline, just steps away.
View of the cottage and Basin Cove behind it.
Living Room with stone fireplace and views onto Casco Bay.
Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bailey Island Bridge
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, ME (NHZ-Brunswick Executive)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Howard Family Cottage with Casco Bay Sunset Views!

Located right on the water of the deep water side of Basin Point Road, this cottage features spectacular sunsets across Casco Bay. On a clear day you can see Mt Washington in New Hampshire. The house has 3 porches, and a big stone fireplace. The house is located at the end of a wooded road which insures privacy and no traffic. Whales and eagles, and frequently seals have been spotted from the back porch along with the lobster boats pulling their traps daily. Inside there are 2 bedrooms with one queen size bed, and one full, and a futon bed in the living room. There is a large dining room table which seats 10 easily and a fully furnished kitchen. The bathroom has an old fashioned claw foot bathtub with a shower attachment. And yes we do have Wifi! We now also have another cabin on the property that we have fixed up to include a full bathroom, a mini fridge, and beds that can either be 2 singles or combined to make one king . Please inquire directly if you are interested.

Property manager

Jean Fassett

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this holiday home is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mast Landing Sanctuary and Casco Bay, while Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center are cultural highlights. Ash Cove Pottery and Paddleworks are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ash Cove Pottery - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bailey Island Bridge - 28 min drive - 22.2 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 38 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park - 47 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 23 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina and Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Erica's Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Allen's Seafood - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Howard Family Cottage with Casco Bay Sunset Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Howard Family Cottage with Casco Bay Sunset Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howard Family Cottage with Casco Bay Sunset Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Howard Family Cottage with Casco Bay Sunset Views! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Eagle Island and Ash Cove Pottery. Lower Goose Island is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Sweet Family Vaction Home

Property is typical 1960's vacation home on the coast. Excellent view of bay. Quiet, private and interesting. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the local small town feel. Local beaches, golf course, kayaking, whale ship and wonderful people made it greatggreplaceplaceplacebe!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B., New York

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

Peace and quiet!

Loved our stay in Harpswell Maine! Perfect serenity, peace and quiet to die for, and lobsters and wild blueberry pie all nearby! Thank you!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Wonderful location

This home is right on Casco bay with large windows looking out. There is a great restaurant and another outdoor lobster shack less than 5 minutes away. One of our key issues was privacy which the owners stressed. Unfortunately, there is a small cabin 10 yards away that is occupied by a couple. There is virtually no access to the water. There are no screens in several of the windows so that on a not day it can get warm. There is a rotten egg smell to the running water so that a shower is nota pleasant experience. With a little work this can be a five star experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Awesome

The cabin is beautiful our family really enjoyed our stay couldn't have been more peaceful and beautiful sunrise or sunset
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Francine H.

heaven on earth

Peaceful and so very quiet. Comfy beds, kitchen was well stocked, and the cottage was spotless!! There were lovely fresh flowers on the table. The views from the cottage beautiful, along with gorgeous sunsets. There were nice trails to walk, and all just a short drive away. In fact, the cottage was close to everything the islands have to offer. I hope to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bonny W., Tunbridge, usa

Lovely rustic cottage right on the sea

Sweet, rustic cottage right on the Maine coast with sleepy days spent lounging on the deck watching lobster boats coming and going. Walk to great seafood down the end of the road, kayak from your cottage, or just read one of the many books from their bookshelves or do a puzzle while listening to the waves lapping against the shore. Lovely! Only thing I'd wish for is a floating dock on which to sit and access the water more easily with my kayak.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

We could not have been happier.

We can not say enough about this property. We have not been to this area in 15 years, and had a great time. The house is a typical rustic Maine property. Right on the water, and excluded. It was within 45 minutes from all we wanted to see, including Brunswick, LL Bean, the Maine Maritime Museum and all of the areas of Harpswell such as Bailey's Island, Cundy's Harbour and Potts Point. Fresh lobster was 7 minutes away. We were able to dine at very nice restaurants, eat lunch outside at a couple of wharfs and get fresh seafood to cook at the house. There was even a farm that we could get range free chicken eggs and fresh area fruits. The kids had a great time swimming at high tide. Jean was easy to work with, and very friendly. We had no problems whatsoever. When we go back to this area, we will do our best to schedule it so we can use this property again. We travel a lot, and the kids tell us whether we want to try something new. They want to return to this house. Thank you Jean.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, cozy cottage with amazing water views

We just spent 3 nights at this wonderful cottage and plan to return for a week this summer. The photos of the house don't do it justice. It is a large, comfortably furnished, fully-equipped home with amazing water views from the living room and master bedroom. It is "off the beaten path" yet very close to a great lobster pound (Erica's seafood) and lots of beach walks, and 12 miles from Brunswick. The owner is lovely, easy-going and accommodating (she got the house ready at the last minute when our other rental fell through). We can't wait to return when the weather is warmer.

About the host

Hosted by Jean Fassett

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What makes this property unique

As of 2020 we have completely replaced our water filtration system. Our well water has been tested. It is now clear and odorless but we recommend bringing your own drinking water.