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Waterfront Sanctuary

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A wooden deck with a view of a forested valley and a river.
A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious room with wooden beams, a large window, a radiator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A wooden dining area with a round table and white chairs, large windows with a view of trees, and a chandelier.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are large windows providing natural light and views of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Casco Bay

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Breakfast for a fee

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Mall
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Land's End Gift Shop and Ash Cove Pottery are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit LL Bean Flagship Store and Maine Street. Orion Performing Arts Center and Chocolate Church Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bowdoin College - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 27 min drive - 40.6 km
  • State Theatre - 45 min drive - 73.1 km
  • Maine Mall - 48 min drive - 81.0 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 16 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ledges Pub at Sebasco - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Flight Deck Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Italian Sandwich Shoppes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Sanctuary pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Waterfront Sanctuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Sanctuary located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bailey Island Bridge and Cobwork Bridge. Lower Goose Island and Mackerel Cove are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine

Very nice stay.. quiet, relaxing, clean.. The owner Drew is in the house nextdoor.. very nice and friendly.. will stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique stay

Unique property close to alot of interesting attractions. Feels like camping in a remote cabin. Appreciated the hospitality of our host who addressed any issues we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway spot

The cabin is lovely. Great shared spaces, large windows with light, two decks. Having a washer dryer was a plus as well. Drew was super helpful and friendly. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet serene getaway

This stay has waterfront access and you can canoe or kayak which is especially beautiful at sundown. The house is kept up nice and the decks are great for relaxing outside and enjoying the view. The location is close to all the most interesting places to see and good local restaurants. The host is super friendly, accommodating and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Inspired architecture amidst the trees and tides. The host was excellent - helpful and communicative. Would definitely like to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Host, Sweet Location, Relaxing

We enjoyed a several night stop at Drew's place in July. Drew is very friendly, helpful, responsive, and earnest. He shared fabulous recommendations for restaurants + activities. The house is set in the woods, perched above a tidal inlet. Great decks and view for sipping coffee + cocktails. The owner lives immediately next door -- great for us -- but if you desire complete privacy, you may want to look elsewhere. There are a kayak + canoe for your use (steep-ish trail, so maybe not for you if you're not fit). And as you will see in the photos, the property (i.e. decks) should not be considered child safe. Leave your toddlers at home! The beds + sofas + linens are brand new and very comfortable. As Drew himself is newer to renting out this property, he was interested in our ideas + feedback to improve the guest experience. We look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

absolutely perfect

this house is so awesome - everything about it is wonderful: views from every location (woodsy wonderland to subtle serenity of tidal basin and birds), openness without vastness inside, multiple areas for relative privacy (but closeness for earshot connection without hollering) - even the windowSILLS were thoughtfully wide... we thought we would come to Harpswell and hang out in the house a little, and go out for lobsters a lot, and we ended up in the house for a week with only one venture for takeout at Cook's, which was great, but not great enough to get us to leave the house again. that's not true - we took the canoe to the tiny island just upstream from the Secret Beach (the path is real, not manicured), where there was a nook for pulling in and a tree made for climbing. my small dog (Toy Poodle) had issues with the stairs (they're open to the space below), but by the fifth day was going up and down the first two levels like a champ, and Drew was awesome to hang out with, helpful, and super respectful... we didn't want to leave, and will absolutely be returning. 💙
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scenic and Peaceful

I liked the cabin. Oak post and beam construction, wood floors. On the side of a hill overlooking a small tidal bay. Nice wooded natural areas on both sides of the bay. 2 large decks to enjoy. A good location to take day trips to local attractions. A peaceful location away from traffic and hustle and bustle. The owner was friendly and helpful. He is very willing to address any concerns you may have. In the future, I would suggest the floors be sanded and refinished on the kitchen level and the walls freshly painted on all levels. Upstairs bedroom was quite hot the week we were there. The middle and lower floors had adequate air conditioning but the master bedroom did not. I used a fan to pull air into the bedroom which worked OK. The cabin could use a really robust cleaning. Then lower level furniture was inexpensive and uncomfortable. The location and natural outdoor environment did outweigh some of the negative. This rental has great potential with some TLC
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Thanks for the feedback Brian totally agree. The furniture is all brand new, the Wayfair sofa pieces have room for improvement, will mention it to them!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Sanctuary is creative marketing

I grabbed the rental Because it was waterfront with kayaks and a canoe. Mudfront is more accurate for all but high tide. There are boats….one canoe paddle was old and broken. There is no actual path to the waters edge. It is overgrown, steep and slippery. The Very nice caretaker had not ventured to the waterfront in the last year. —-The interior of the house was nice enough. The view is disappointing and the deck is dilapidated. If you have children, the deck railing does not meet the International Residential Code….it is dangerous. We left a day early. It’s our 4th time to Harpswell and our only disappointment. Had I understood the reality about the waterfront and the inaccessibility of the boats, I would have opted for the many nicer properties without the prime waterfront amenities I believed I paid for.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace & Quiet

Away from the crowds - commune with mature
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay!

We’d come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sebascodegan Island

Loved the isolation of this place. Very comfortable cottage just as described. The owner lives next door and was very helpful but also respected our privacy. The stars at night were magnificence. Lots of cool things to explore on the islands. Had lobster every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous and secluded, modern and comfortable

This is a beautiful 3-story cabin/cottage/house high above a tidal creek, across from the Cliff Walk nature sanctuary. The owner lives in another home on the same property. It's beautiful, perfectly clean, all conveniences. And dog-friendly! The only drawback is the stairs between the 3 levels are 'open', impossible for our dog and challenging for an 86-year=old., so we mainly stayed on the main level (with kitchen, d.r., full bath and powder room, and main bedroom, so quite ok.) And the driveway is a little exciting - steep and with a dropoff on one side to be careful of! But we managed fine, and the owner was always accessible and very helpful. We didn't have a chance to use the canoe or kayak, because our schedule and the weather didn't give us a good high tide opportunity, but I know we would have loved that, too. I would happily come back here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Cabin in Harpswell

Clean cabin with all of the amenities! Drew ( caretaker) was helpful and kind Great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Rustic….

The property upon entry felt a bit rough as the cabin needed some cleaning. But it wasn’t a huge deal and my family and I just took care of it as it was late and storming upon our arrival. The caretaker lives next door and is very nice and helpful. The layout of the cabin was nice with two teens and provided ample space, the decks were great and we enjoyed our morning coffee outside in nature. We enjoyed our family getaway and Drew the caretaker was very easy to work with and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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