Entire home

Just steps from the Kennebec River

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Beach nearby
Exterior
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 114000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Phippsburg, ME
  • Popular LocationMaine Maritime Museum7 min drive
  • Popular LocationDoubling Point Lighthouse17 min drive
  • Popular LocationPopham Beach20 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)52 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Just steps from the Kennebec River

Just steps from the Kennebec River, this location allows you to enjoy a tranquil getaway while remaining close to any attractions you may desire: beaches, fishing, boating, shopping, and more.

The house is situated on four acres and surrounded by the woods of the Kennebec Land Trust. As you drive up the stone driveway to the top of the hill you pass by the front of the house and come around to the back entrance. A deck spans the entire back of the house and has a grill as well as a large outdoor table with umbrella and chairs. You can enjoy quiet mornings out on the deck in the summer sun or meals outdoors in the evenings.
Entering the back door you pass a half bath and small back bedroom on your right to find a large open kitchen and dining room on your left. The kitchen is stocked with all the necessities if you want to cook at home and a large dining room table that seats 10. As you walk through the dining room you enter the family room. A comfy couch, Direct TV, and WiFi are available if weather or other circumstances keep you indoors for part of your stay. Off the family room is the Master Bedroom. With plenty of windows and a Queen size bed, the Master is bright and welcoming. French doors open out onto the back deck so you can step right outside.
Heading downstairs the ground floor has three full bedrooms and a full bath which provide plenty of room for family or friends or both to stay. The full bath is stocked with towels and there’s a laundry room for your use at the bottom of the stairs. Each bedroom has a double bed and ample closet space. All the bedroom windows look out onto the front lawn which stretches down the hill to the road.

The local area offers every kind of activity you could hope for while visiting Maine. The Kennebec River is only 800 feet from the house, with fishing access at the end of Old Ferry Road. Farther down Fiddler’s Reach Road is the public boat access where you can enter the river for a day of boating. You can travel North to Bath or South towards Popham Beach and Boothbay Harbor. If you want to spend a day at the beach you can drive down Route 209 to Popham Beach State Park and walk out on the expansive sand flats at low tide. Visit the Fort Popham Site nearby if you’re interested in a bit of history or grab something to eat a Spinney’s, a long-time local spot right on the beach.
If you’re interested in shopping or lunch or dinner out, Boothbay, Georgetown, and Brunswick are all nearby. Even Freeport isn’t too far if you want to visit L. L. Bean, a Maine institution.

Property manager

Darren Goodwin

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
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

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About the area

Phippsburg

Located in Phippsburg, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Monkey C Monkey Do and Gulf of Maine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Maine Maritime Museum and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Maine State Aquarium and Boothbay Railway Village are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Maine Maritime Museum - 7 min drive
  • Doubling Point Lighthouse - 17 min drive
  • Bowdoin College - 19 min drive
  • Popham Beach - 20 min drive
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 19 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cabin - 8 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Fiona's Catering - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Taste of Maine Restaurant - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just steps from the Kennebec River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Just steps from the Kennebec River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just steps from the Kennebec River ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just steps from the Kennebec River located?

Located in the heart of Phippsburg, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Casco Bay and within 6 mi (10 km) of Maine Maritime Museum and Chocolate Church. Bath Visitor Information Center and Markings Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maija N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit to Popham Beach
The stay was great. House smells kind of musty but was otherwise nice. Master bedroom doesn’t have a door, just a curtain. The location is great. The host was attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phippsburg stay
A great place to house a whole slew of friends/family visiting from out of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bernadette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy stay
A comfy home for a larger group. Facilities were nice, renter note, the only shower/bathtub on lower level. Rental close to Bath Maine and Popham Beach, so short trips were easy throughout the day. Easy grocery shopping about 10 minutes away as well. Property manager called before the stay and communicated about residence in detail, which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet home with everything you need
The house has a lot of great space and is such an easy drive to Popham, Head beach and Bath or Brunswick. The manager is very kind and helpful. We can't wait to return to this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Angelica C.

Nice and peaceful place.
It's a nice place to spend time with family or friends, very private and quiet area, love the green views from all around the house. We had everything we need to cook our meals. I really recommend this house to stay in.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for extended family vacation.
Inviting and charming home. Great place to stay with extended family. Lots of room to gather and everyone had their own space to sleep. Love the area. Beautiful part of Maine!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large home with plenty of room if you have large family
Good stay. Had 1 issue and Darren resolved it quickly. My only suggestion is to get mattress toppers for beds(if you like firm/hard beds you will be ok), make fans available for cooling and review kitchen items. We were missing some very essential things for cooking. Private location, huge property, water access, fire pit and great for entertaining. A good blend of rustic Maine charm with amenities. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
wedding gathering
the house was a perfect place for our out of town family /friends to gather for a wedding in Bath. We had everything we needed and the host was very accommodating in helping when we had any questions. The grounds were large and the parking plenty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred W L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kayak event
House was perfect for our group of Kayakers. Nice eating for morning and evening meals and trip planning. Comfortable beds, good location for us. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul c.

Liked: Cleanliness
No issues. Nice location
Darren is an excellent host. The location can't be beat and there is a lot of room to spread out
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022