Title: Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=74429748&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay Vacation home in Harpswell with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay ![Terrace/patio - Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay (Harpswell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74429800/74429748/3a118039.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay (Harpswell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74429800/74429748/186f7ddf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay (Harpswell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74429800/74429748/67a27b8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay (Harpswell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74429800/74429748/8642fdd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay (Harpswell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74429800/74429748/793dd7b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quiet Harpswell neighborhood, this spacious house offers a tranquil retreat with two full kitchens and seven bedrooms. Unwind on the wrap-around porch with patio furniture, enjoy quality time by the fire pit on the front lawn, and explore nearby local amenities like Pammy's Ice Cream Parlor and Stover's Point public beach. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay Spacious house overlooking casco bay with a wrap around porch with three sets of Patio furniture and a fire pit on the front lawn. This Property is located in a small quiet neighborhood that is well maintained. House Has 2 full Kitchens and 7 bedrooms. Located very close to local amenities, including Pammy's Ice Cream Parlor, Mitchel Field Walking and picnic area (sunsets are amazing), The Dolphin Marina, Erica's Seafood, Many local Walking and Hiking Trails, and Stover's point local public beach. This is a great place for Families or Adults looking to have a great relaxing time. Note Most of the water wells in Harpswell have hard water, the house has a water bubbler for drinking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101262200/101262146/67b1ffa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lone Pine Cottage Maine - Chef’s Kitchen Bath - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=101262146&PinnedHotelID=101262146&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117640000/117635400/117635341/191a9f13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Victorian Estate with AC, WiFi with water views in East Boothbay Boothbay - 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite 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 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 ## About the area Located in Harpswell, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Gulf of Maine and Brunswick Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Maine Street and LL Bean Flagship Store. Ash Cove Pottery and Paddleworks are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. [Visit our Harpswell travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Harpswell.dx553248635077688915) [View more Vacation homes in Harpswell](https://www.expedia.ca/Harpswell-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635077688915-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.78418%2C-69.98681&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zTS_SQc1QmEEn8HlgizHERrSH3U=) Harpswell, ME ### What's nearby - ![Bowdoin College featuring a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186042/b02eed5f-153a-46f2-971d-efc68fabd24d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bowdoin College 21 min drive \- 20.7 km - ![Brunswick which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7114/3547b85d-9b9b-47e1-93ce-1902580a382f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Maine Street 21 min drive \- 20.4 km - Mitchell Field 3 min drive \- 2.6 km - Ash Cove Pottery 7 min drive \- 5.7 km - Eagle Island 15 min drive \- 10.0 km ### Getting around - Brunswick Station 18 min drive - Wiscasset, ME (ISS) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - Iris Eats Maine 17 min drive - Cook's Lobster & Ale House 22 min drive - Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop 15 min drive - Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant 50 min drive - Dolphin Marina & Restaurant 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay? ### Where is Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful house on the Harpswell Peninsula over looking Casco Bay Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 62 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Milan B. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The home is spacious, clean, and beautifully situated in the picturesque Casco Bay region. Our hosts made us feel welcome and safe from the start, and we had a wonderful time in the area. The house was the perfect size for our big group of adults, teens, and children. Would return any time. ##### Milan B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlene S. Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect location overlooking the bay. Plenty of sleeping accommodations and areas to relax and socialize. The wrap around deck and furnishings were perfect to enjoy the outdoors. Thank you for your hospitality. ##### Charlene S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JACKIE F. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Maine stay for big group We were all very comfortable at our stay. Was a perk to see the water! ##### JACKIE F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam L. Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Property This rental was fantastic- the owner was responsive when needed, the location is gorgeous, and the house is great for group stays. ##### Sam L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! Beautiful property with amazing views! The hosts were easy to communicate with, beds were comfortable and the house was spotless. Great place to relax and unwind! ##### Jennifer D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication It was a perfect home base to explore the local area. The property can accomodate many people, 3 washrooms with showers, fully equipped to accomodate our needs, and more. We loved it! Highly recommend. ##### Margaret Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kiersten K. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls trip We had a group of 7\. The house was perfect! Wonderful back deck. Great indoor seating space. Close to all town activities we wanted to do. ##### Kiersten K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline M. Oct 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and Cozy Came to Maine for a family wedding, the home met and surpassed all of our needs. Quiet and relaxing and would highly recommend. ##### Jacqueline M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard S. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place for a family reunion We had a family reunion in Harpswell and filled the house. We couldn't have asked for a better location and Pammy was an attentive host. The view is spectacular from the back porch, and we spent many relaxing hours out there. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Pammy's Ice Cream Parlor just down the road either! ##### Richard S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ken d. Oct 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### NESS Comfortable, peaceful. Everything we needed for mussels, steamers and lobster Nice to have working dock in front of us for lobsters ##### ken d. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding in Harpswell Over-all, the property was wonderful. Plenty of space for our large group. It has a beautiful view of the bay from the back side of the home. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. Sep 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house, perfect location, amazing host! My friends and I rented this house for a long weekend and could not be happier to have picked this spot. The hosts were kind, considerate, prompt in their communications, and full of useful tips and ideas for how to spend our time in Harpswell and the surrounding area. The house was clean and lovely, and had everything we needed (and then some!) to fully enjoy our time. A+++, would stay again. ##### David F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaime B. Jun 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Celebrating Graduation The house the perfect for our family and friends coming together from around the country for daughter graduating from Bowdoin. It not only accomodated everyone comfortably but also served as an ideal gathering for celebrating with friends utilizing all the indoor and outdoor seating with beautiful Harpswell Sound as the backdrop. ##### Jaime B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Joan M. Oct 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family function Over four days in late October family members from across the country gathered for a series of events. The house provided plenty of sleeping and gathering space for group dinners during that period. The view from the deck across to Orr’s Island was wonderful. ##### Joan M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### julie h. Sep 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is great ... except that the bathroom to bedroom ratio is not well explained in the description. For instance, one of the "bathrooms" is not an actual bathroom, but the "components" of a bathroom directly in the master bedroom on the upper level. This made it impossible from a practical perspective for anyone OTHER than the couple in that room to use those facilities. in the lower level, the "3rd bedroom" wasn't really a bedroom, but a bed in the "common space," which required the others in those actual bedrooms to have to walk through that bedroom to get to theirs ... nothing to be done for either of those challenges, but i don't think the home's description was very accurate in terms of what the house offered. ##### julie h. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jess P. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family stay We loved this place It is safe and clean and quiet. The property manager lives right across the street and is helpful and kind and welcoming It was the perfect place for a family reunion and Harpswell is just the most wonderful town . It is walking distance ( one mile) to the most lovely coffee shop and bakery and the ocean views are lovely we saw bald eagles and osprey every day. The grass backyard allowed for lots of outdoor games And the fire pit was a great way to unwind at night The kitchen has every thing you would need to cook for 14 people for the entire stay. Good landlord good house good location. We are so grateful to the Douglass family! ##### Jess P. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LC D., Saranac Lake Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxation It was one of the nicest places that we have stayed in. It was in a perfect spot to do so many things. We just needed to have more time to do them so I guess we will have to pay a second visit. All the family members we met were so nice. They supplied everything and more than we anticipated! ##### LC D. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hillary L., Boston, MA Aug 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home with spectacular view and room for everyone! We had a fabulous stay in Harpswell. The photos truly don’t do the home any justice. The view is really spectacular and the hosts were communicative and accommodating. There is so much space to spread out so given we were 4 households under one room, the layout was perfect. Even on a rainy day, we didn’t feel we were on top of one another. Would highly recommend and would like to come back! ##### Hillary L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph M. Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Very nice house with water front view We were 11 who stayed at this house for 4 nights. The house is wonderful and has everything u need including large garage that is empty in case u want to park your car in there. There were some stuff we had forgotten to bring but the house had it!! While we were there we contacted Pamela for some issues and she responded very quickly at all times. The Douglas family who mange the house are wonderful people! We were there while it was very hot. Note that not all bedrooms had AC and so it made sleeping difficult with the hottemperatures we had during our atay ##### Joseph M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald B. Sep 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday On a family holiday from the UK to see and experience the Maine coast. The house had fantastic views over the sea and a large wrap around balcony seating area. Spent a lot of time there soaking in the views. The house was large and spacious, just as we wanted, we all the facilities we required. We travelled around quite a bit but to be honest the surrounding area was as good as anywhere. There is quite a lot of useful info provided in the house by Pam, the host. We also met Pam and her husband at the Ice cream parlour she runs, had a good chat (and ice cream) and they were extremely approachable and engaging. Overall had an extremely relaxing enjoyable holiday at this amazing property. ##### Donald B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katina L. Sep 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic View! I take my adult children on a vacation over Labor Day in lieu of Christmas presents. This location was perfect for 6 adults with plenty of room to spread out. The balcony was spacious and overlooked the water. The neighborhood was quiet and somewhat secluded. There were plenty of utensils to cook breakfast and lunch. Of course, we ate dinner out to get that tasty Maine seafood. I highly recommend the Dolphin Marina restaurant and their seafood risotto. YUM! We had a couple of communications with the Douglas family that were immediately addressed. We also like to play pickleball (as the whole world seems to be doing!) and there was a court not 10min away. I would highly recommend The Soundings as a great Maine get away! ##### Katina L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lucas S. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spot The house is on a hill overlooking a dock and the bay, which is very beautiful. It's a great location to go exploring around Harpswell, Brunswick and coastal Maine in general. We were a big group (12+ people) and everyone fit comfortably, although it was hard to get everyone at the same table for meals. The deck and fire pit are awesome, and so was the grill and set-up to boil lobsters. Host was communicative and answered our questions quickly. A few things we wished we knew before going. The well water was pretty rough for drinking, and while a water dispenser for big, 5-gallon bottles was provided, we ended up having to buy a bunch more to make it through the week. The kitchen also has the basics, but the pans/knives were in rough shape, and I'd definitely recommend bringing your own if you can. ##### Lucas S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip T. Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nothing fancy, but gets the job done. A lot of the rental houses in the harpswell, orr's island, bailey island area are "magazine pretty". This one is just a basic house, on the water. Everything feels a little dated, and some things are a little rough around the edges, but honestly, it's fine. If everything was perfect, they'd be charging twice the price. As it is, we were able to have 11 people there for 5 nights and every couple had their own space. Plenty of parking. Nice firepit. Giant deck with nice outdoor seating. The only thing I'd point out is that the pictures kind of make it look like it's right on the water when in reality, there is a road below you and a working lobster dock. Personally, I kind of enjoyed seeing the lobstermen coming and going throughout the day, but it does mean that there is some occasional noise from trucks or boats, and it also means that the view from the deck has that working dock in your way. Again, I was OK with it, but the pictures were not accurate in that sense. But it was so much cheaper than anything else this size, it was worth it to me. Go to Salt Cod Cafe in the morning for coffee and breakfast sandwiches and blueberry muffins. Get your lobster rolls at Erica's or Garrett's. Have a nice lunch or dinner at the Dolphin, or Cook's. Rent kayaks at H20 Outfitters. Great trip. ##### Philip T. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan N. Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful getaway It's funny looking back at the pictures after staying there. Aside from some Adirondack chairs on the deck that have since been replaced by a table and chairs, they pretty much sum this place up. We have 9 adults and a 6 year old that stayed there. Unlike other places we've stayed, everyone who needed it had their own room. The kitchen had everything that we needed for a wide variety of meal prep. There was plenty of sitting areas for people to read and so on. One room is located at the bottom of the stairs to the downstairs, but my daughter can sleep through a lot so that didn't bother her. Once you get downstairs, it amazed me how much space there was down there. Two other bedrooms, lots of closet space, a full bathroom, a second kitchen and living area and a separate door out to the yard. The owner also owns a local ice cream business that we had visited last year and this. She was very nice to talk with. She even includes coupons for the ice cream place (which we forgot!) Her son checked up on us and dropped off some jugs for the water cooler (bubbler). The place (along with so many other places up there) is on well water and has a strong iron content to the water, so it is nice they provided this for drinking water. This is pretty common for the area. If I was to nitpick - the color of the house in the photos seemed a bit more blue than it actually was. Really, the place was that wonderful and we've already booked for next year. ##### Dan N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Therese S. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sister’s Getaway We really enjoyed staying at this home. We were 7 Sisters on our annual getaway and each had a bed on their own. We appreciated having a washer/dryer and dishwasher. The kitchen had all of the things we needed including all the dishes for a lobster feast. There was plenty of room on the porch for us to gather. The kitchen table had 6 chairs but we easily fit a 7th chair with plenty of room. There was plenty of hot water for all of us to shower. This home has 2 kitchens which was great because we brought our own meals to prepare. Between the 2 refrigerators, we were able to keep our food chilled until we were ready to use. Two of the siblings are always up early, They stayed at the lower level. The rest of us stayed at the main level and on the 3rd level where the master suite is. The basement bedrooms didn't have air conditioning but it was cool enough at night to open windows. The water from the faucet was yellow but the owners provided us with a tank of spring water. You could get cold or hot. We drank one of these tanks and more were provided in the front closet. We found a cupboard with several spices including salt and pepper. We used the fire pit one evening. The chairs around the pit are plastic and the ground uneven. It made it difficult to find solid ground to sit and enjoy each other's company. One of my siblings fell sideways causing a domino effect. We had a good laugh and decided to reconvene on the deck. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Therese S. 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