Mid-Coast Maine waterfront, private dock and cove

Description from the owner

Custom built home on 2+ acres in quiet fishing town of Harpswell, Maine, which has more shoreline (about 230 miles) than any community in the United States and features varied water views at every turn. Near Bowdoin College in Brunswick with its Summer Theater. Also close to LL Beane and factory outlet shopping in nearby Freeport. Convenient to other attractions such as Boothbay Harbor and the Botanical Gardens and Portland (40 minutes by car), with its Old Port section. Wonderful hiking trails (one across the street!) in Harpswell and neary Wolfs Neck in Freeport. Some of the best kayaking in the country; kayak rentals avaialble nearby.

... Home has 3 levels, with walk-out finished basement. Private cove, with dock and float for easy water access for swimming, kayaking. Tidal frontage, which means water is warm enough to swim in for hours. Fantastic sandy beaches nearby at Reid State Park and Popham Beach.

Open living area and kitchen nook with water views, fully appointed and well equipped kitchen with enormous cooking island and granite countertop, 3 spacious bedrooms (master bedroom on main level, 2 on upper level), sleep sofa in finshed basement. Upstairs bedrooms include single over double bunk beds. 3 full baths, one on each level. Laundry room on main level. Wireless internet and cable TV. Back of home faces South/Southwest on Harpswell Sound for long water views, warm and lingering sunlight on summer afternoons or gorgeous over-the-water sunsets in late fall and winter. All linens provided. No need to pack anything but your clothes, bathinsuits and hiking gear.Read more

Additional Location Information

House is situated on 2+ acres close to town hall, on high-bank, waterfront property, but with easy access to the water via dock, ramp and float. Very large yard, wooded on both sides, so private and buffered from adjoining neighbor on the one side. Located on the northern end of Great Island, the home provides easy access East and West to the bridges connecting it to the mainland, so it is an easy drive to Brunswick for shopping, dining, movies etc. Neighboring towns of Brunswick, Freeport and Bath are sizeable year-round communities. So the location provides the best of both worlds -- a quiet setting in a small fishing town, yet quick access to "civilization" and to the highways to explore Portland and mid-coast Maine. Hiking, kayaking, beaching, "touristy" activites galore in the area. Home has a very large, crescent-shaped driveway, so easy parking.
For those not familiar with the area, Harpswell is about 2 1/2 hours north of Boston and about 40 minutes north of Portland, Maine.

Location Type Ocean, Rural, Waterfront

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

7% state lodging fee required by state of Maine
$400 seucrity deposit for groups of more than 6 and for groups with pets (permission required for pets)

What Past Guests Are Saying

• Rooster
  Huntington NY

  Beautiful area, great house with fantastic views. We will defini

  Left on 03/19/2013 for a stay in August 2012
  
  

  The home is well appointed, fully equipped, has lots of charm and character with beautiful woodwork, blended with the modern, like the large granite cooking island. Wonderful kitchen for cooking, while looking out at the water.
  Sunny, open, airy, spacious rooms. Nothing more relaxing than sitting down on the float and soaking up the afternoon sun. The caretaker is also very helpful with tips on what to do and see, where to get the best lobster, etc.
  The house and its setting and location are wonderful - large semi- wooded lot with lots of sun, but lots of privacy. We had our own private cove, and the water is warm enough that you can stay in it for a long time ( unusual for Maine!). We liked the easy access to/ from " civilization " - Freeport and shopping and LL Beane, quick drive up to route 1 to Brunswick , Bath, Portland, Wiscasset, Boothbay etc.
  The Harpswell area is a hidden jewel - off the beaten path, yet not too remote. Definitely loved hiking on the Cliff Trail, which starts from just across the road and takes you up to fantastic high cliff view overlooking one of the inlets. Lots to do in the area, but we spent lots of time relaxing down on the water, lying in the hammock, cooking up lobster and steamers. Great house for a memorable family vacation.

  

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