Title: THIS IS THE PLACE - Intimate luxury cottage w massive oceanfront steam room - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # THIS IS THE PLACE - Intimate luxury cottage w massive oceanfront steam room Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25120000/25115100/25115038/525df131.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25120000/25115100/25115038/f79e9046.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25120000/25115100/25115038/w5989h4105x11y0-72e99757.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25120000/25115100/25115038/301395b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25120000/25115100/25115038/c07aa626.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to The Red House, a 100-year-old haven at the head of Mackerel Cove. Feel the ocean's presence throughout this enchanting property, with its private pebble beach perfect for launching kayaks and exploring Casco Bay. Unwind in the steam room overlooking the ocean or indulge in luxury beds and bedding. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Ocean view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### THIS IS THE PLACE - Intimate luxury cottage w massive oceanfront steam room THE RED HOUSE The 100 year old Red House at the head of Mackerel Cove was built when most of Bailey Island was wild and undeveloped - and once you've spent time here it's clear why this spot was chosen to build. You FEEL the ocean just steps away wherever you are on the property - and each night the sun sets directly in front of you across the water. This place is magic. A house where no matter what you are doing - cooking dinner with loved ones - reading a book on the porch - spending a lazy day in bed - the sea is always present - steps away or right outside your window. \* \* \* THE BEACH The private pebble beach is the perfect place to launch kayaks at any tide. Exploring from the water is one of the best ways to experience Casco Bay. The tide pools in front of the house are something kids (of all ages) love. \* \* \* THE RENOVATION Everything in The Red House has been updated during the 2017 renovation. From plumbing to heating it's all brand new. Luxury beds and bedding in the two upstairs bedrooms. All new appliances in the fully equipped kitchen. But it all started with the bathroom. Built to accommodate 4 - the STEAM ROOM looks directly out to the ocean with the same magnificent views as the rest of the house. The upstairs "secret" half-bath is hidden behind a custom built rotating bookcase inspired by my 9 year old niece and her fascination with all things magical and mysterious. The living and dining spaces all have views of the ocean and have been furnished with a mix of local antiques and art. \* \* \* THE VIEW Spending time here always comes back to the view. Clear and calm one day, misty and grey the next. Watch the sea and sky shift with the weather. Hour by hour. Minute by minute. Always beautiful. Always different. \* \* THE BIRDS From heron and gulls to Eider and even bald eagles, this sheltered spot is a birdwatchers dream. I watched a pair of sea ducks guide their ducklings along the shore. Herons fishing in the tide pools at low tide. A bald eagle at the end of the wharf. Whatever you see, you can be sure that it's going to be beautiful. \* \* \* THE GILLS GROUP The Red House is part of THE GILLS GROUP - a collection of oceanfront cottages that can be rented together for larger groups or hosting intimate events. The cottages are all a short walk from each other and are the perfect place to be "away" while still being "together". The other GILLS GROUP cottages are Jaquish Lane (property 733483) which sleeps 12 and The Gills (VRBO 318909) which sleeps 6. \* \* \* EVENTS The Red House (along with Jaquish Lane and The Gills) is uniquely set up to host an intimate wedding or family reunion. With open ocean views of the sunrise on the east side of the island (Jaquish Lane and The Gills) and spectacular sunsets on the west (at The Red House). Event fees vary depending on the size of the gathering and number of guests. Contact the property manager for more information. There is not a television at The Red House - but there IS high-speed internet for streaming/watching on your own devices. \* \* \* THE OWNER My name is Carter Smith and I am the owner of THE GILLS GROUP (The Red House, Jaquish Lane and The Gills). I was born on Bailey Island and after traveling the world I know that this little island is special. As both a photographer and filmmaker, I travel quite a bit and I've furnished the houses with things I've collected from around the world (and around Maine). These are not just "rental properties"to me . These are houses I've designed and furnished with love and attention to detail - places where I spend time with family and friends whenever I get the chance. Places that I love sharing. \* \* \* LOCATION Mackerel Cove - Bailey Island - Harpswell - Maine. There are many other properties in the area - but there are very few that rise above the (sometimes crude) comfort that passes for acceptable in a "summer island cottage". That is not the case here. I have tried to think of everything a guest could want - from luxury mattresses topped with featherbeds to copper cookware to that oceanfront steam room. This is a rental for people who appreciate the details. BAILEY ISLAND 20 minutes from Brunswick and Bowdoin College. 40 minutes from Freeport and L.L.Bean. 55 minutes from Portland. PETS Pets are welcome at The Red House and will incur a fee of $60 per night per pet. This is non-negotiable. Everyone says, "My pet would never damage anything," but sadly, experience has proven that's not always the case. BOOKING A booking using the "ONLINE BOOKING" feature is ONLY considered confirmed once you have communicated with the property manager. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: 500$ fee if cleaner thinks indoor smoking occurred ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32949400/32949345/ab009371.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PRIVATE OCEANFRONT COMPOUND with spectacular ocean views from nearly every room Bailey Island - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 106 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=32949345&PinnedHotelID=32949345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74240000/74237100/74237013/b2b1cd29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunrise Cottage. 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For multi-week rentals, the property must be cleaned each week at an additional $ For multi-week rentals, a property fee of $139 will be charged for each additional week (partial or full) of your stay. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: $60 /night ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed Special rates / requirements apply for all events ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted 500$ fee if cleaner thinks indoor smoking occurred ## 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 are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4 Note from host: Special rates / requirements apply for all events 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 there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as This IS Place Intimate Luxury w Massive Oceanfront Steam Room ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.71964,-70.001015&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yzziGhagjL%3FS%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40UBU%40U%40SBSBUBUBSBSDUBSDSDSBSDUDSFSDQFSDSFQFSFQFQFQFQHSHOFQHQHOHOHQHOHOJMHOJOHMLOHMJMJMLKJMJMJKLKJKLKLKJILKLILGLKLGLINGLGLGLGNGLENGLENCLENCNELCNCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLDNBNDLBNDLFNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLJLFLHLJLHJJLJLJJJLJJLJLJJJLJLJLJNJLHNJNHLHPHLJPHNHNFPHPFNHRFPFPFPHPDRFPFRDRFPDRDRDTDRBRDRDRBTBRBRBTBTBRBR%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATARATATATATARCRCTCTCRCTCRCTERERCRERETERERGPERGRGPERIPGPGPGPIPGPIPGNIPINKPILIPILKNINKLKNKLKJKNKJKLKLMJKJMJMJKJMHMHMJMFMJMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFODMBODOBMBODOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMEOCOCMEOCMEOGMEOGMGMGMGOGMIMGMKMGMKMIKIMKMKKKMKKKKMKMMKKMKMIMMOIMKOIOKMIOIOIQIOIQIOGQIQIQGQGQGQGQGSGQESGSEQGSESEUCSESESCSEUCSCUCSCUCSAUASCUAUAUAUAS%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tID3f8lSJM98fn4W98GyJ4_rKNs=) Harpswell, ME #### What's nearby - Mackerel Cove - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Land's End Gift Shop - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Bowdoin College - 35 min drive - 30.0 km - LL Bean Flagship Store - 47 min drive - 53.0 km #### Getting around - Brunswick Station - 34 min drive - Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - ‬35 min drive - ‪Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop - ‬35 min drive - ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬5 min drive - ‪B.I.G.S. Bailey Island General Store - ‬2 min drive - ‪Slow Bell Cafe - ‬192 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is THIS IS THE PLACE - Intimate luxury cottage w massive oceanfront steam room pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at THIS IS THE PLACE - Intimate luxury cottage w massive oceanfront steam room? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at THIS IS THE PLACE - Intimate luxury cottage w massive oceanfront steam room? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is THIS IS THE PLACE - Intimate luxury cottage w massive oceanfront steam room located? > Nestled on the beach, this Bailey Island cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay, Mackerel Cove, and Land's End Gift Shop. Bailey Island Bridge and Cobwork Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? 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