Spectacular Oceanfront House on Maine Coast

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Entire home

Front view of the house and wrap around deck

Front decking and lawn looking out to the ocean

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10465 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Orrs Island, ME

Casco Bay1 min walk
Paddleworks16 min walk
Bailey Island Bridge4 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double Bedroom with forest view

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom with ocean view1

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom with ocean view

1 Queen Bed

Single Bedroom with forest view

1 Single Bed

Single Bedroom with forest view

1 Single Bed

Twin Bedroom with ocean view

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

This is a spectacular summer house on the Maine coast with 180 degree view of ocean. The house, built in 1902, has tremendous character and charm, with 6 bedrooms that sleep 10. The primary bedroom has a king bed, the third floor bedroom has a queen, and the others have a standard double bed, a room with two twin beds and two rooms with a single twin bed. The large front deck has a sweeping view of the ocean, nearby islands, working lobster boats, and passing sailboats. There is also an awning for shade when needed. The house is located at the end of a gravel road ensuring quiet and privacy. A grassy front lawn connects to a path down to a rocky beach ideal to take a dip in the ocean, collect sea glass, climb on the rocks, or skip stones. The dining room is designed like the bridge of a ship with a sweeping view of ocean and seats 10. A stone fireplace in the living room and gas heaters keep the chill off in the shoulder seasons. The kitchen includes a gas stove, and gas grill outside, and all the amenities needed for steaming lobster and other culinary pursuits. Located on beautiful Orr's Island, 20 minutes from Brunswick, home of Bowdoin College, and half hour from Freeport, home of outlets and L.L. Bean. This is a unique and very special property to rent.

Keywords: Oceanfront house

Property manager

Peter Shiras

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Drive slowly on dirt road leading to house and don't pull off road to let cars pass but rather back up to a driveway Leash pets when off the property

No large parties or events are allowed without the express advance consent of the owner. Keep pets off furniture to avoid cleaning fee.

Absolutely no smoking anywhere in the house or on the property Minimize water use as house is on a well Separate trash from recyclables.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Orrs Island

Located in Orrs Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Gulf of Maine and Brunswick Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paddleworks and Land's End Gift Shop. Ash Cove Pottery and Maine Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

Orrs Island, ME

What's nearby

Casco Bay - 1 min walk
Paddleworks - 16 min walk
Bailey Island Bridge - 4 min drive
Bowdoin College - 26 min drive
LL Bean Flagship Store - 38 min drive

Getting around

Brunswick Maine Street Station - 25 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Dolphin Marina and Restaurant - 33 min drive
Cook's Lobster House - 6 min drive
Erica's Seafood - 33 min drive
Sundrenched - 4 min drive
Allen's Seafood - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Oceanfront House on Maine Coast pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Spectacular Oceanfront House on Maine Coast?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Oceanfront House on Maine Coast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Oceanfront House on Maine Coast located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Casco Bay and Ragged Island. Paddleworks and Bailey Island Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

23 July 2023

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

Amazing

Farleigh is absolutely beautiful!! My family and I had a wonderful time. The house is amazing and was fully stocked for all our needs. The location is awesome and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay....wish it was longer!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana F.

2 Oct 2022

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

Fall Getaway

The perfect place to spend a week with good friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

17 July 2022

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

A beautiful piece of history

We loved staying at Farleigh. Every detail was perfect in the house. The views off the patio made every evening a spectacular show of crashing waves, shimmering moon and dramatic sky. We even saw a full rainbow after a brief shower. The flowers and garden were beautiful as well and expertly maintained with lovely paths down to the rocky beach. The house was comfortable and decorated elegantly yet livable with a well stocked kitchen and comfy den with streaming TV and high speed internet connection . Peter was a fabulous host and answered all our questions. The history of the home and property make it a special place and we were so happy to be able to share in that history. Orrs Island had a great kayak rental place and cute lunch spot. Would recommend renting a kayak rather than using the one at the house, especially if you are less experienced. Brunswick had everything else anyone might want. We hope to visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette D., Venice

30 June 2022

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

A Breath of Fresh Air

This secluded ocean-front property was the perfect venue for a family reunion -- five senor sisters, two significant others, and a female cousin meeting up for a family memorial service for our aunt and uncle. The property really does have almost almost anything you might need for cooking and socializing: tons of kitchenware including serveware, ample linens, and even a larder/pantry with some kitchen staples like coffee and sugar and spices. The beach is a bit perilous (slippery seaweed-covered rocks) for seniors and the unlit private road (with flying deer on occasion) a little iffy for night drives, but the views and art-filled historic house -- including a beautiful strawberry moon rising over the waves -- are balm to the soul. Our stay was affected by a covid outbreak -- eventually eight of the eight housemates caught the virus from one of our own coming in from California, which meant some major changes to our plans including cancellation for flights and new cross-country road trips -- but that was NOT the fault of the landlord or their beautiful property. (Happy to say that all of our covid-19 symptoms to date are "mild" -- like a very bad cold combined with walking pneumonia in my case -- and we seem to be slowly recovering.) Worth noting that the sea kayak is a one-person one and a little hard to maneuver and that you need to tote your garbage and recycleables to a nearby center, but neither were deal breakers for us. Groceries are available at a Hannaford up the road, as is an Urgent Care Center, God forbid you should need it! I should also note that all of us got lost using GPS getting there -- do ask Peter for explicit directions! I would love to rent this property again, despite our bad "covid" luck this time around.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith K., Kansas City

11 Aug 2021

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

Simply Magical

This property was nothing short of magical. The house exceeded my expectations in every way. It was fully equipped with anything you could need for your vacation, and all of the rooms were more beautiful and comfortable than I could’ve ever imagined. The ocean front view was just amazing, and the private beach was perfect. We enjoyed the house so much and spent so much time looking at the beautiful view. I can’t recommend this property enough!! We would love to come back again someday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Peter Shiras

I am retired and live in Baltimore with my wife. My grandfather bought this property in 1954 and it has 10 acres of fields and woods behind it and up the hill with additional spectacular views of the ocean.

Why they chose this property

I inherited the house and land from my parents and it is where I and my children spent time every summer of our lives. It overlooks lobster buoys, sailboats passing by, the islands of Ram, Pond and Ragged, and then the open ocean. A grand house and truly a spectacular spot