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Waterfront Family Bungalow on Beautiful Potts Harbor

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Front of house from road Note mailbox which is replica of house
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Sunset over Potts Harbor
Sunset over Potts Harbor from backyard

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 481.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Casco Bay
  • Place, Ash Cove Pottery
  • Place, Bailey Island Bridge
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Family Bungalow on Beautiful Potts Harbor

Step out of the stress of everyday life and into this little bit of paradise. This family owned cottage is attached to the larger private home. It is located at the end of a peninsula, with water views from most rooms. A self contained, 882 square foot, two level apartment with private entrances, is the perfect solution to expensive rentals not easily afforded during the present economic climate.

Casually elegant, this recently renovated 1927 summer home is a blend of old world charm and modern conveniences. Each bedroom is lined with windows, affording views of passing lobster boats, changing tides, and gorgeous sunsets. An open concept living area and kitchenette provide all the conveniences necessary for comfortable living.

You can spend time sitting on the deck, overlooking the rocky Maine shore, or hop in the car and drive to nearby Boothbay Harbor, Old Orchard Beach, the outlet town of Freeport, or Pemaquid Point. In close proximity there are many venues for kayaking, boating, whale watches, and excursions, so you can be as busy as you please, or just idle, enjoying the cool summer breezes and breath taking water views. We are pet friendly, we do request that you click off in the reservation that you will be bringing a pet as we have a small pet cleaning fee.

So, come and see us. Take a deep breath of the fresh clean Maine air. Walk the quiet, picturesque streets, lined with beautiful old family homes, eat lots of lobster and once again, enjoy life. You deserve it!

Keywords: Summer Cottage

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please adhere to the 5mph speed limit on our private road.
ONLY enter and exit the beach from our property at the designated place on the northern side. DO NOT enter or exit at the seawall on southern side.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Ash Cove Pottery and Paddleworks are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit LL Bean Flagship Store and Maine Street. Land's End Gift Shop and Wolfe's Neck Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ash Cove Pottery - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bailey Island Bridge - 35 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Land's End Gift Shop - 41 min drive - 31.8 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 46 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 23 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪B.I.G.S. Bailey Island General Store - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Slow Bell Cafe - ‬187 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Family Bungalow on Beautiful Potts Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront Family Bungalow on Beautiful Potts Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Family Bungalow on Beautiful Potts Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Waterfront Family Bungalow on Beautiful Potts Harbor located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Casco Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ash Cove Pottery and Mitchell Field. Lower Goose Island and Eagle Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful in a very quiet and secluded location. Views of the water from the unit are spectacular. The property is a fair distance away from Portland but that was clear by the location map on the VRBO web page. Not a problem, just something to be aware of. Upon arrival in early fall, the gas fireplace was on, making for a very welcoming experience. Make sure to visit the Potts Harbor Preserve just down the road.
Sunset view of Harbor from back patio of property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay and beautiful location!

We loved our stay here and just wish we could have been able to enjoy the house and location more. We were very busy at a Bowdoin reunion but appreciated the peaceful stay at this house when we needed to relax and sleep! We would love to go back to this beautiful spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place ever

We loved everything about it. Great views. Great privacy. Great proximity to wonderful things. The hardest part was having to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation by the sea

We loved every minute of our stay by the sea! The cottage is well equipped and the caretakers are incredible. The views are breathtaking. This is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy all that Harpswell has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect fall getaway

My Husband and I stayed for a long weekend and it was a perfect visit. The house is very clean, and had everything we needed. The views were truly breathtaking. We even forgot our car keys after we checked out and Barbara went out of her way to ship them back home to us. We will definitely be back next fall!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., Colorado Springs USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bayberry Ledge

The views were amazing! We felt so comfortable and happy with the location. The only downside might be that the water was very hard. Otherwise, it was a great location and we made some beautiful family memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mesmerizing Sunset Spot!

The view is simply spectacular especially sunset on clear evenings! We made a point of returning to the Bungalow early just so we could watch the sun went down before our very eyes. Thoroughly enjoyed the walk to the point and saw all the natural rocks by the house. Meeting Margaret was a joy, one of the nicest lady we have ever met!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Net Kyser

Enjoyed our stay. The view of the house from the front is smaller looking than picture. Back of house looks just like pictures. Great view. Excellent place to sit to watch the sun come down. Inside house is great. Could use some air fresheners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Wonderful trip

The location was wonderful. The place itself was very dated and bed mattresses were very uncomfortable. I felt as though there was little privacy and most of the blinds were broken. It was a difficult check in, most of the people on the property where very confused and little help. We had to receive help from the other couple staying there to get in. They did supply most of the stuff we could need in the house. Location was fantastic and beautiful, nice relaxing area. We really enjoyed our stay, just not the nicest place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randi R., St Albans

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This cottage by the sea is awesome!

This little cottage is awesome. It is well outfitted with all you need. The bed in the bedroom was very comfortable. The sofa bed in the living room not so much but no sofabeds are very comfy. My husband was sick so I let him have the bedroom for a coupe of days. The view is amazing! You are literally steps from the ocean. The property is a little more remote than I expected. We arrived after dark in the rain and it felt like we were at the end of the earth, but daylight revealed lots of neighbors. You go to the end of the hard road and go 3 miles or so further on a private gravel road that looks like a driveway. There is Uncle Pete's convenience store a few miles up the hard road but you might want to stop for groceries in the city. There was a coffee maker and a Keurig type. There was some decaf Folgers in the cabinet and filters but no pods so you might want to bring your own. The place was absolutely spotless with plenty of extra paper products. The caretakers Barb and Ed were not onsite 24/7 but they lived down the road and were there every day. They were AWESOME, extremely friendly and helpful both on the phone and in person. This is great place to rest, relax and recover in your own personal cottage by the sea. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for: bay right outside bedroom windows, rocky shoreline, clean rooms, comfortable beds. Caretakers were helpful and quick to respond. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable, everything we needed and wanted in a beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Clean and well furnished! The location was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was super easy and communication was excellent! The cottage was super clean and well appointed with everything you need to cook/bathe/sleep. The view is to die for!! I can’t say enough about how gorgeous the views are both from the cottage and from the beach in front of it. I’ll be sorting my pictures for weeks I’m sure! If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful stay with gorgeous sunset views, this cottage is perfect. The only “negative” for us was the location. It is pretty out there and took quite some time to get to restaurants and stores and such. So if you’re looking for nightlife and going out, this is not the place. But if you are looking for gorgeous and peaceful views you have found the spot!!
View from the beach in front of the cottage.
View from the upstairs bedroom. There are windows all around the room. Makes for gorgeous views!
View of the kayaks available.
View from the lawn in front of the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous, peaceful location. Enjoyed the beautiful sunset, having the windows open, and had to laugh that having a full moon actually woke us up because it was so bright once it also sets.
Just sit and listen…
Eat nearby at Erica’s! (Closes for the season Oct 13)
We drove over to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (about 90 min away but one that you can actually enter the lighthouse)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly what we were looking for. Very pleased with everything
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed here last year and have reserved for next year. Love the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous location and wonderfully comfortable beds - what peace!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barb and Ed helped make our two weeks memorable. From sunrise to sunset and a full moon in between. Great location.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noga S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage in a spectacular location. Just a short walk to Potts Point Preserve and a lovely neighborhood for a stroll. Perfect for unwinding, but also close to lots of other fun places to explore. The view from the bedrooms can't be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marylou C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a treasure this property is. We had a wonderful time enjoying the cool breeze of the water. Great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College visit and weekend stay

We found this place and booked it right away. We are on a 5 state visit for college tours and we also wanted to have a stay that made us feel like we are on vacation and we definitely felt like we were. Beautiful views and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly Harbor

Accommodations were clean, well maintained and appointed with everything we needed. Barbara and Ed were hospitable and helpful. We were looking for a relaxing coastal retreat, and found it in this seaside bungalow. We’re already planning for when we can return. Thank you for a lovely vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Arnold

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As a child this beautiful Maine home was owned by my grandparents. Grandpa built a separate unit, which is now what we refer to as our Bungalow, so that all of his grandchildren and their families could enjoy the vacation home and he and Grandma could still keep their sanity! Growing up in this house made it a part of me, the sights and smells of the ocean, and the memories attached to them. So, in 2008, when the second generation needed to sell it, my husband and I bought it in order to maintain the family traditions.
The grandchildren are all grown now, some with grandchildren of their own but the traditions will carry on. We hope you can make some memories too, and enjoy this beautiful spot just as we do.

Why they chose this property

We chose to buy this home so that we could keep it in the family. It is such a beautiful spot and has so many wonderful memories.

What makes this property unique

You can have as much privacy as you want or visit with others who are living in the main house or renting the other guest cottage.

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