Watch The Sun Set, The Tide Change On A Beautiful And Peaceful Salt Water Inlet

See all properties

Save

Entire home

watch the sunset right from the living room or deck

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Harpswell, ME

Thomas Point Beach12 min drive
Bowdoin College16 min drive
Maine Street18 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Located in Harpswell!!!
ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE!!!! Surrounded by 300 acres of pristine land in Harpswell Maine sits a west facing home tucked away beneath 60 foot pine trees. Watch time slow down as you sit on a deck, in the gardens or sunroom watching the lobstermen and clammers out front, or take walks thru the Austin Carey Wildlife Trails. Enjoy a one floor ranch style home, 2 bedroom 2 full-baths, attached garage and mudroom with washer and dryer, full kitchen and dining room, living room with bay windows and sliding glass door all facing the rock bound coast of Maine. Wake up each morning to watch the herons, egrets and other waterfowl dine out front. Drive to nearby islands, visit Land's End on Baileys Island and enjoy lobster dinners at nearby restaurants. Visit Bowdoin College in historic Brunswick Maine and everyone;s favorite, LLBean! Enjoy Maine State Theater performances, the Harriet Beecher Stowe home, visit Bath Maritime Museum, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Camden is just up the road!!! and much much more!!

Property manager

Nancy Freeman

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 deadlock

About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this holiday home is by the ocean. Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum and Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include First Parish Church and Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Paddleworks and Land's End Gift Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

Thomas Point Beach - 12 min drive
Bowdoin College - 16 min drive
Maine Street - 18 min drive
LL Bean Flagship Store - 30 min drive
Popham Beach - 60 min drive

Getting around

Brunswick Maine Street Station - 33 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe Brunswick Landing - ‬13 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watch The Sun Set, The Tide Change On A Beautiful And Peaceful Salt Water Inlet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Watch The Sun Set, The Tide Change On A Beautiful And Peaceful Salt Water Inlet?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watch The Sun Set, The Tide Change On A Beautiful And Peaceful Salt Water Inlet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watch The Sun Set, The Tide Change On A Beautiful And Peaceful Salt Water Inlet located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 9 mi (15 km) of Thomas Point Beach and Ragged Island. Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum and Androscoggin River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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

Learn more

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

19 July 2024

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

Beautiful and peaceful!

We absolutely loved the beauty and peacefulness of this property! Nancy is a great host and provides great recommendations! Highly recommend if you are looking for a beautiful and quiet getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

25 Sept 2023

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

Most excellent!

We arrived Sunday afternoon for our honeymoon, and met Nancy there. She is most gracious and welcoming! After a rainy Monday spent relaxing after a hectic 2 weeks prior (we planned our own wedding), the rest of our week was sunny and seasonably cool for mid-September. The house is in the middle of quiet woods, storybook charming, cozy, fully appointed for a week's vacation. We couldn't have asked for a better setting/location! Did I mention the house is perfect? Spotless! The view of the inlet below the house is stunning. We saw eagles, cormorants, other birds, seals, and watched the tides ebb and flow from the deck. Walking back towards the main road, there were egrets and herons at the causeway to the island. Nancy said there might be deer about, but weren't seen. Seriously, there are no superlatives to adequately describe our enjoyment! Eat a meal on the deck or inside in a delightful addition to the main house, or for a more formal setting, in the dining room. Nancy has cultivated some lovely flowers about the outside guarded by gnomes. Everything is provided including linens. Stop at the grocery in Brunswick before you arrive, or there are a few local convenience stores in the area; you must bring your own food. Speaking of food, there's plenty of opportunities to sample the very freshly caught seafood and other delights for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Play tourist and explore! You won't be disappointed! We'll be back, for sure.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

29 Aug 2023

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

Maine Vacation Gem

wonderful view of the water. lots of hiking in the area. good lobsters close by yet very secluded for a peaceful vacation. Harpswell is a beautiful area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice E.

21 Aug 2023

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

Loved the quiet and the gardens

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Nancy was so welcoming and we so enjoyed our conversations. The house is very comfortable and peaceful, it’s all on one floor. Sitting on the deck in the evenings, overlooking the water of Long Reach inlet you can “hear” the silence and watch the sunset. Beautiful view of the water as well from the living room and the sunroom. Her flower gardens bring a smile to your face. A great place to go to get away from the day to day rush.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Betsy W.

13 Aug 2023

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

Relax

Nancy was super friendly. We spent most of our time on the back porch looking at the water. We enjoyed a very relaxing stay at a beautiful location.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

trish w.

14 July 2023

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

Just beautiful

The house is a beautiful small home. The gardens were just gorgeous. And the view, oh the view was absolutely amazing. It made for such a peaceful break in our crazy busy lives.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane E., Buffalo

8 July 2023

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

Fabulous place and location

A wonderful and beautiful place to enjoy the beauty of Harpswell and its peninsulas.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

9 Sept 2022

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

Amazing!!!!

Nancy, was an incredible host with an incredible place.....you can tell from the moment you arrive how much pride and love Nancy has for the home and the great state of Maine. The house has amazing views from the deck to watch the sunrise and sunset or just to sit and relax all day....the place was clean as a whistle and tucked quietly away of the beaten path.....we enjoyed how much enthusiasm Nancy brought to informing us about the area and the house she grew up in.....if we come back Nancy is our go to!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonja R., Yuba City, Ca

26 Aug 2022

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

Pure Heaven

I loved this house! It’s out of the way, but so close to anything you could ever want to see in mid coast Maine. It was like coming home every time we drove down the road, over the causeway and up to the house. It was so quiet and peaceful and our host Nancy was such a huge help in giving recommendations for our daily adventures. She is very knowledgeable about the area. She was always available but never in our way. The house has been lived in and loved. It’s not a sterile, no personality place to be there only to sleep. It’s the kind of place you want to look around and explore. I especially loved the view from the back deck and all the pretty flowers. I would love to visit again some day.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Peter S.

14 Aug 2022

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

Sea house

Very nice location, very quiet and remote. Nice views of the ocean tidal flats from the house. The site needs WiFi and a better tv and the rugs were a little too dusty for my allergies.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

9 Aug 2022

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

Texas / Canada

Great peaceful getaway centrally located to just about everything we wanted to see. Loved it and the local history Nancy provided.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

31 July 2022

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

Lovely home on a peninsula

This home is beautifully situated on a peninsula in a quiet, peaceful spot overlooking tidal waters. It’s well-furnished, with comfortable rooms for sleeping and spectacular deck and sunroom. The owner, Nancy, stays nearby and is accessible—very helpful in helping us plan outings to see local sights. She’s also charming and fun to talk with. A special feature are the well-loved gardens—with various places to sit and enjoy the flowers as you look out over the water. The house is close to Freeport and Portland to the south and mid-coast Maine to the north, excellent for daytrips. Nancy leaves plenty of information about things to see/do to make your trip enjoyable. There is no wifi, but we were able to use our phones as hotspots. We would absolutely return to this vacation spot. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

8 July 2022

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

Beautiful and peaceful location

The house is very homey, nicely secluded, and on the water. From the deck we could see many fish jumping, seals, bald eagles, and ospreys. The owner is very welcoming and gave us the local information. The house is a fantastic location to go to the mid-coast Maine attractions and explore the rocky shores.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

William R.

15 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Did not meet our expectations.

Nancy is a lovely person and the garden is unique. However, the house left a lot to be desired..mostly in the kitchen. THE dishwasher was broken, the trash compactor was broken with the door hanging partially off…rusty and moldy inside. The cabinets and work surfaces were “grimy” and we felt like we had to wash all the dishes and pans before using them. One bedroom was fine, the other had a really hard mattress. Sheets and towels were ok. In general we felt the house had not been thoroughly cleaned before we arrived. There was no internet and the TV was attached to an antenna which did not work very well. We would not recommend this rental in its current state.

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

3 Sept 2021

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

Review

We very much enjoyed our stay in Harpswell

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

19 Aug 2021

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

Majestic Get-A-Way!!

This property is located on a beautiful little private (well literally saw one other vehicle besides our own) back road. It is set up on an inlet from the ocean with a lot of wildlife including 3 bald eagles that have made a home right by the cottage. The back deck over looks the water and is amazing with the sunset in the distance. The property itself is what you would expect in a Maine country cottage. It was very clean and cozy! The master has it's own bathroom and the second bathroom is located right next to the other 2 bedrooms. There is a sunroom which we used for a game room at night. The cottage was stocked with everything we needed, pots and pans, dishes, towels and linens. The property is located in the perfect spot, with Brunswick being right down the road you have access to Walmart, Groceries, restaurants and everything you need and as far as tourism goes, it is in the perfect spot as well. Amazing beaches, lighthouses and nature trails are all within a reasonable driving distance from the cottage. The best part of the property would have to be Nancy, the hostess! She is a wonderful lady full of knowledge about the property and history of the town. She has all kinds of information in the dining room for guests to over look and she is such a nice person!! If you are looking for a 5 star hotel with all the amenities I would recommend you book yourself a 5 start hotel. If you are looking for a quiet / private country cottage that is part of the history of the little town of Harpswell, this is the place for you!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

10 Aug 2021

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

Unplug, unwind in Harpswell

Navy was a very gracious host who made sure we had everything we needed. Her knowledge of the area was amazing and we took many of her recommendations. The cottage is within easy driving distance of Boothbay, Freeport and Popham Beach. We loved sitting on the deck, listening to the birds and watching the sunset with a glass of wine!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

28 July 2021

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

Relaxing stay on Long Reach

The owner was spectacular. Our flight arrived late and she knew the nearby restaurants were closing soon. She told us to go eat first and then she would check us in -- which turned out to be just after 9 pm. The patio / deck was probably the most used space by the 4 of us. We enjoyed visiting and taking in the incredible beauty of the area ... both as we all started the day and especially each evening as the sunset off the horizon from the deck.. We were easy access to Harpswell, Brunswick, Boothbay, Camden and other areas. It was the exact trip that we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandy K., Providence

20 July 2021

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

Beautiful location

This house is on a beautiful piece of property with great views of the inlet. We saw seals floating by and enjoyed all the birds in the beautiful gardens. A great jumping off spot for our exploration of the area l!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

19 July 2021

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

Paradise in Harpswell, ME

Wonderful 3 day stay with Nancy Freeman. She greeted us upon arrival. She went through the house with us, the "rules and regulations" in a very thorough way but left it open that she was available at any time to answer questions, and address any concerns. In addition, she shared with us the history of the area of which she was very knowledgeable. We do hope to return at some point to Maine

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Kendra S.

16 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice location, but property needs updating

We booked 6 nights at this property and left after 3 days. While the communication with the owner was lovely and the location was peaceful, the house had many issues and needs some TLC. Here's some of the issues: - Dirty: The place had obviously not been cleaned professionally. Hard to even open the windows or screen door. - No Internet - Flying ant infestation in sunroom (which owner simply says happens every July for 2 weeks with no apology) - Two double, very hard beds. One with 100% polyester sheets - Dishwasher: Old, broken. - Skylight: Slight leak when it rains - Very old wall to wall carpeting which makes the entire place have a musty smell. My son, who has allergies, immediately started sneezing and coughing. - House has well water which tastes great, but owner asked that showers be kept to 2 minutes. When we talked with owner about these issues, her reply was simply that this is a Maine cottage in the wild. We have rented Maine cottages for many summers and never had this poor quality of home. The owner agreed to refund us the 3 days, but when we got home only provided 2 nights refund as she said we left too late in the day (even though we discussed the refund that afternoon of departure). The location is quiet and peaceful and I think the owner is hoping that is all you'll want from this rental. We were so disappointed with the entire experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

katherine v.

18 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful Location

We enjoyed our stay in Harpswell. We were there to look at three colleges, but also managed to go to two state beaches that were beautiful. We enjoyed the deck and gardens. Nancy was interesting to talk to and such a kind host.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Duane W., Macon, GA

2 Sept 2020

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

House was charming and on a secluded inlet. View was fantastic.

Nancy was great to work with and very knowledgeable about thinks to do and see in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

catherine p.

25 Aug 2020

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

peaceful and quiet

The location is great, the scenery is beautiful, the property is charming and Nancy is a lovely host who thinks of everything and is a great source of information about the area.

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon C., Hamden, CT, USA

11 Aug 2020

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

Charming old Maine

Classic Maine shoreline property, incredibly quiet and lovely. House is traditional and comfortable; Nancy is a joy.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Freeman

Why they chose this property

If you want a getaway to enjoy Mother Nature at her finest as you are surrounded by majestic pine trees with egrets and herons feeding out front... Quiet spots to curl up and read while you listen to the fish jumping and at low tide look for crabs. You will be completely relaxed and mesmerized by this unspoiled area of Harpswell Maine.