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Dog-friendly home with high-speed WiFi, washer/dryer, & private dock

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4161 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-friendly home with high-speed WiFi, washer/dryer, & private dock

Harpswell Retreat

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This charming home is all set for guests ready to enjoy the fresh air, including an expansive deck, a private gas grill, and access to a private dock. The decor inside is inspired directly by the great outdoors, with handsome floors and touches inspired by the natural world. The luxurious kitchen's stone countertops are sure to inspire cooks to prepare delicious meals during their stay. Equipped with all the essentials, as well as appliances like a coffee maker, blender, toaster, and microwave, you have everything you need to whip up a memorable feast. The downstairs bedroom has been recently updated with a large clothes dresser as well as new window blinds. It also features a desk workspace for those who want to catch up on remote work or school-related tasks. The upstairs bedroom (the main bedroom of the home) occupies the entire second floor, and guests of this room can enjoy a private furnished balcony and en suite bathroom with a rain-style showerhead. At the end of a long day, enjoy winding down in front of the gas fireplace while your favorite tunes play over the speakers or while watching either of the TVs equipped with YouTube TV (for live TV), Netflix, Hulu, Prime, and HBO. Sunrise views come standard at this lovely home, which sits just 50 feet away from the Harpswell ocean waterfront.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available with guests' own account(s).
Guests must travel by car to reach this home.
Two kayaks are available for guest use.
Guests can enjoy access to a runway that, at low tide, is 15 feet above the water level. Guests can launch kayaks from the shoreline, though it should be noted there is nowhere to tie up a boat.
Snowbird-friendly. Contact Vacasa for details.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Dock details: Guests can enjoy access to a runway that, at low tide, is 15 feet above the water level. Guests can launch kayaks from the shore line - please note that there is nowhere to tie up a boat. All boats and water equipment must be brought back to the house after each use (do not leave it at the dock).

1) Owner's Kayaks: The Owner's kayaks are only the 2 kayaks that are directly in front of the house. They can be carried down, placed in the water and used. After use they should then be returned to the area in front of the house, and should not at ANY time be left on the grass area down near the dock, nor on the dock itself. This is because that land and the dock is not the Owner's property. There is only right of way access.

2) Neighbor's Kayaks & Rack: The kayaks that are on racks down on the grassy area near the dock are NOT the owner's kayaks, and should not be used at any time. Those kayaks belong to a neighbor and should not be touched. Likewise, the Owner's kayaks should never be left near or on on the neighbors' kayak rack.

3) Dock Usage: As a renter of the Owner's house, you also have access to walk on & sit on the dock, which is behind the red barn. To clarify, this is the dock to the left, as you look towards the water. However, you may not leave any property on the dock, nor may you use the chairs that are on that dock. If you want to sit on the dock, you may bring down the Owner's chairs, which are leaning against the side of the Owner's house. However, you may not leave any of the Owner



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1733 sq ft (161 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

60727
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bowdoin College - 25 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Maine Street - 26 min drive - 19.5 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 38 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Popham Beach - 52 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 34 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sam's Italian Sandwich Shoppes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gurnet Trading Co. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Allen's Seafood - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Clam Hunter Seafood - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly home with high-speed WiFi, washer/dryer, & private dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home with high-speed WiFi, washer/dryer, & private dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home with high-speed WiFi, washer/dryer, & private dock?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly home with high-speed WiFi, washer/dryer, & private dock located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Casco Bay and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ragged Island. Thomas Point Beach and Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Dog-friendly home with high-speed WiFi, washer/dryer, & private dock Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and pretty
Beautifully decorated house with luxurious touches in scenic Cundy’s Harbor. Quiet broken only by gulls, and the occasional fishing boat leaving the harbor. Close to Brunswick with Maine State Musical Theatre and Gelato Fiasco, and Bath with great restaurants & shops. Very dog friendly area.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene and beautiful
This was a quick few days away for me and my friend to get rejuvenated from disabled veteran husbands that require care. The property is in a very tranquill setting with georgous veiws of the ocean from most every room and space. The property was a little hard to find as the street sign was covered by tree branches and leaves. A few of the paving stones in the beautiful stairway to the property were loose so going up and down required additional care. It was overall a beautiful spot. I would and will definely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home by the Harbor
This was my second time renting this home in the hopes the water filtration system had been fixed. Water was still not drinkable nor were we able to take showers it smelled so bad. And to boot the outside patio heater and dishwasher were broken as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, lovely home
This home is truly lovely! We cooked dinner on the gas grill, and ate on the lovely patio one night, and had lobster rolls at Holbrooks the other night. Watched sunrises and sunsets from the dock. We love Harpswell, and have stayed in many rentals over the years -- this was one of our favorites!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Things I loved: seeing the sunrise from my big comfy bed; that our pup was welcome here; the fire pit; taking the kayaks out around the island, watching the bustling fishing community, and seeing our "natural neighbors", the osprey and a heron! Improvements include: fixing loose stones on stairs as they present safety concerns; increasing the water pressure in the kitchen; and repairing dishwasher (we called for maintenance and received no follow up), .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet place
Located near water. Fairly quiet neighborhood. Nice ocean views of fisheries harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Super clean and excellent location with a view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend!
Such a great place to spend an anniversary weekend! Everyone in town was super friendly and not a far drive to stores and gas stations. The view of the sunrise on the top balcony was amazing!! The entire house was amazing. Very private and quiet, with a dock to enjoy. Our dog had a great time too! Overall, wonderful stay.. would love to come back!! :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming getaway
The setting is ideal. A true working harbor with lobster boats going and coming daily. The cottage is very charming, but not without some quirks. It only has one chair to watch tv and only one chair for the upper balcony. The kitchen did not have a lobster pot, which is odd for a lobster harbor setting. Aside from those quirks, it is the perfect place to explore southern coastal Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Mitchell S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No as presented
Place had so many issues! Black ants, mosquitoes & moths everywhere. Rug in living room smelled of urine, outdoor rug smelled old and moldy. Air conditioning didn’t work first night and we had issues with it on and off the whole stay. Ran out of propane before 1st week of a 2 week stay so had no use of oven for a day and place filled up with smell of gas. Had issues with outlets so had to keep checking fuses which were impossible to access due to owners having so much stuff in laundry room. 2nd bedroom advertised with Queen bed but it was a full bed too small! Mush mash of glassware, plates, pots and pans but supposed to be a gourmet kitchen. 2 windows broken upstairs that we couldn’t close. All the screens were loose so we couldn’t open windows which was the whole point of going to Maine at end of summer for the beautiful New England fresh air. Several broken stairs in front entrance which was very dangerous! Ice machine in fridge didn’t work. Apparently, management was aware of some of these issues in past but haven’t done anything to address. Property manager was initially responsive but after first two dealings with him he was too busy to get on phone with us to discuss any issues. We spent $8000 for 2 weeks at this place but isn’t worth half that. We’ve stayed in Harpswell 3 times in last few years at rentals of comparable cost and this was by far the worst. Felt like owners live there. Way to many personal belongings left in house. Very disappointed! They refunded us $500 which is a joke for the amount of problems we had. Would not recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harpswell Retreat
Many steps leading to entrance with several very loose concrete blocks presented the potential for a serious fall. Great outdoor patio with grill and view. Well equipped kitchen, breakfast nook and laundry facility on first floor. The seating areas on the first floor were not particularly well arranged for 4 adults. The first floor bedroom is very small with no place to keep clothing. There are no window covering in the bedroom. Good first floor full bathroom. Both bathrooms well stocked with towels, shampoo and soap. The second floor master suite is very spacious and comfortable, as is the smart master bath. There is a single window covering in this bedroom, not really useful given multiple windows. There are many narrow steps to reach the master bedroom. One of the two folding chairs available to take to the dock was broken. We did not check the other one. The views, neighborhood and dock are very pleasant. Given the way the space is allocated, the disparity of bedroom size and the stairs leading to the property as well as within the house made it less suitable for the 4 adults in our party.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Kimberly B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Misrepresented and disappointing
Sadly, we felt like we were living in someone else’s home with all of their stuff instead of a professional rental home. The house was dirty. Kitchen drawers full of owner’s food items, poorly organized cabinets that were just dirty. Kitchen faucet has VERY low water pressure making it difficult to wash dishes or clean sink. Dishwasher controls were not decipherable and the owner did not leave any instruction booklet in the unit to guide us. Owner’s personal items and clothes in every drawer of master bath and bedroom. Walls, windows and screens were filthy. There is no dresser or closet in the second room so technically a 1 bedroom unit. Downstairs bathroom doesn’t have a soap dish in shower and towel rack was broken. Laundry area (they don’t show this in the photos) houses two open shelves of disorganized, garage junk cluttering the space. Bedding was old and mismatched. Moldy, dirty rug on front patio under table and chairs. Dangerous loose stones on walkway leading to front door which is steep anyway- serious safety issue. Junk piled up on outside of house visible from inside. Odd layout which makes it difficult to have family time. Vacasa was not helpful in helping us resolve any of these concerns. I was never given instructions on when to put the garbage out despite my inquiry. I also requested a second house key, but never received one. Apparently the owner is the “professional” cleaning this house. It is not up to the standards we are used to from past experiences with rentals. Definitely not what we expected given the photos and price point. The view of the water is nice but obstructed. There were two beautiful bald eagles and an osprey couple nesting near the harbor. We will never rent a home managed by Vacasa again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Harpswell
We had a very restful week away. The house was clean, very comfortable, and well appointed. It was so nice to have water access and the opportunity to get out on kayaks. We loved hanging out on the deck for meals and found some great local restaurants as well. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful ocean views
This home is absolutely stunning and the ocean view sunrises are gorgeous. Everything you need for a fully comfortable stay has been provided for you. The upstairs master suite affords you so much space to relax and enjoy even more views of the ocean and harbor. Our party included my sister who had her own main floor bedroom and bath. The downstairs has a nice living area with TV and a separate space with a couch for sitting and reading or talking away from the TV area. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you would need to make a quick snack or a gourmet meal. Enjoyed our stay immensely. Explored more of the coastal area on several occasions. The owner was very nice and easy to talk to.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thee Views- sunrise and sunset FABULOUS!
The community is wonderful. Great location. We took a couple of day trips to see other views of Maine's coastline and taste their lobster rolls! Goal was to have lobster everyday- check. House was nice, clean and lit up the upstairs bedroom with daily sunrises- walking down the road at dusk showed a palet of sunset colors. We will go back- sooner than later. Plenty of places to hike and see the breath taking views.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, a B+ place
The kitchen, living and upstairs bedroom suite were outstanding. The outside stairs and inside stairs to the 2nd floor were too steep and too many for my wife, so we stayed on the 1st floor. The bedroom had no clothes closet nor dresser nor stand and the bed was a twin (quite small) and the bathroom was not connected and needs a towel rack, and soup dish in the shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Winter Vacation
We had a wonderful time and stay in the house! It fit all our needs and beautiful sunsets and sunrises ! Would book definitely be booking again !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Jim P., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet thanksgiving get away
The property was as advertised, however there were water quality issues which took away from our enjoyment and relaxation. The property manager was prompt to address them but they remained unresolved during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

JR J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owner Did EVERYTHING right!
This house was so well appointed and equipped, it felt CURATED! Everything in the house was perfectly selected for comfort and/or functionality! The location allowed for beautiful sunrises and a quiet retreat from the craziness of the world. I will most likely avoid properties in the future that fall under the "Vacasa" brand, but the house itself was worth the struggle of dealing with the app (seem like an extra layer of bureaucracy that didn't enhance the experience at all)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., North East, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and location
I have never stayed in this part of Maine before so this house was the perfect place to stay. Brunswick was only a 15 minute drive away if we needed restaurants or shopping and the islands of Bailey and Orr were also close. The house is very well maintained, quiet and the views of the water and local lobster boats were beautiful. Combine that with the kayaks and pier access right in front of you and you have the makings of a perfect vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021