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Oceanfront historic home near Popham & Islands at mouth of Kennebec River

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Living Area
Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Phippsburg, ME
  • Place, Popham Beach State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Popham Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Popham State Historic Site
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Oceanfront historic home near Popham & Islands at mouth of Kennebec River

We rent Saturday to Saturday.
Oceanfront rustic sea captain's 1840 home at mouth of Kennebec River on the Atlantic Ocean by Atkins Bay. Great view of islands and Fort Popham from all rooms. Lots of lawn area, great tide changes, sand bar, birding, and mud flats. Two kayaks and plenty of life preservers are available. You need preservers per Maine Kayaking Law. Please text or leave a message when you go kayaking for safety purposes. The area is a paradise for exploring. Fishing and birding are also popular. A beach pass for all Maine State Parks comes with the rental. High speed wireless internet and deluxe cable TV. The property is 3.5 miles from Popham Beach, 14 miles to Bath, Maine, and 29 miles to Freeport Outlets.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
no campfires, fireworks or open flames. no pets
We book Saturday to Saturday
no pets, no tents or events

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3761977
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Phippsburg

Located in Phippsburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fort Popham State Historic Site and Bath Visitor Information Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Popham Beach State Park and Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area. Maine Maritime Museum and Chocolate Church Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Phippsburg, ME

What's nearby

  • Popham Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Popham Beach - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Fort Popham State Historic Site - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area - 14 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Head Beach - 15 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 34 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Holbrooks Lobster Wharf - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Spinney's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Small Point Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grey Havens Inn - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront historic home near Popham & Islands at mouth of Kennebec River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront historic home near Popham & Islands at mouth of Kennebec River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront historic home near Popham & Islands at mouth of Kennebec River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront historic home near Popham & Islands at mouth of Kennebec River?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront historic home near Popham & Islands at mouth of Kennebec River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay and Kennebec River. Hunnewell Beach and Popham Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation. This place is just magical! We love everything about it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre B.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Our family had a peaceful summer vacation with priceless views of the water. The on-site owners were kind and very hospitable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Family Getaway

Beautiful view and right on the water. Enjoyed the grounds, especially Jeff's perch. Nice just relaxing on the patio or doing some Kayaking!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

mary T.

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

This is pure Maine

This is truly an amazing property! We loved the authentic atmosphere of this old sea captains house. Plenty of space for our family of 6 adults, the view and the waterfront are amazing, and having kayaks to explore the coast made it even better! I wish we could spend all summer there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Perfect View

Beautiful property, with a envious view of the river and bay. The pictures are great, but watching the different weather systems come in, and the changing view hourly makes it almost worth the trip alone. Secluded, but not too far away from essentials.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Beautiful location - Great House

A fantastic week. The house has lots of character and the perfect setting for a week on the coast of Maine. The house was well supplied with cook and serving ware. Gorgeous views from every room Peaceful and relaxing. An 11 out of 10
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ellen g.

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

Tranquility

A beautiful, old ,beach house with character . My vision of vacation is to do nothing with a great view and lobster . Mission accomplished. The rest of the family needed beach and kayaking . Also mission accomplished. I wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxane B.

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

Family week

Our group felt very relaxed and enjoyed our visit in Phippsburg. The patio overlooking the bay and the gardens was wonderful also. The house and bedrooms expectations, quilts beautiful only question is whether some of the vent openings between the various rooms could be blocked in the summer as sound traveled between spaces. The appliances and grill worked well and the kitchen was stocked with all dishes necessary for a group of six. We really enjoyed the ambience of the bar! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Kira H.

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

Quaint cottage on the water

Very charming, 100+ year old house, right on the water. We stayed with our two kids and they loved spending time in the two enclosed screen rooms. Owners were absolutely fantastic - the internet didn't work the first day and Jeff was there within 5 minutes to fix it. The only downside is that one of the two bathrooms is in the kitchen, so if you are staying in the master bedroom, you have to walk downstairs and through the living room in order to access the bathroom.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

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

Perfect week at Popham

We had the most wonderful week at Jeff's house! Could not get over the view and spent many, many hours just watching the tides change at Fort Popham. The proximity to Popham (and included Parks pass) meant we could pop over to the beach without a production. The kitchen was well stocked and the house immaculate when we checked in. Like all old houses, this had it's layout quirks with one bathroom on the main floor and another through a bedroom on the second floor. However, it didn't pose any problems with our group of four adults + toddler. We especially appreciated a youth chair in the dining room and the lack of breakable knickknacks with the toddler in tow. It was an amazing and relaxing week - we couldn't have asked for a more perfect trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

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

Incredible view!

Beautiful home with an incredible view. So relaxing. Perfect sleeping accommodations. Great location for hiking, and going to the beach. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Vacation Gem

This was a great property right on the water with beautiful views, plenty of space, fully stocked kitchen, kayaks, and fabulous enclosed porches on the 1st and 2nd floor. We enjoyed sitting in the rocking chairs, breathing in the sea air and sipping coffee in the morning and wine at night while chatting or reading. So many fun things to do close by and the house is perfect for hanging out and thoroughly unwinding. Our family age range was 24-76 and everyone had a great time! I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana R.

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

Picturesque Maine Getaway

Beautiful old house full of charm. Amazing views of the Kennebec and Ft. Popham. Great location to sit around and do nothing or kayak and hike.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Beautiful location, classic Maine house

This is a classic Maine vacation home with beautiful, sweeping views of the water. Not a modern home, but lots of charm and character. We really enjoyed our stay, especially being so close to Popham Beach. Our only issue was the mosquitoes -- they were vicious, making it hard to be outside in the yard. The owner had lots of mosquito traps set up, so he was trying.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret C.

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

Fun and funky house

The house is set in a wonderful setting--the views never dissappointed! The Kennebec, opening to the ocean, a cool fort, boat traffic and wildlife--hawks, eagles and seals! Very private and quiet even though there are two other houses on the property. Owners were incredibly responsive and unobtrusive. House is full of old character and that is the funky part! We loved it because there were so many nooks and crannies to get privacy and spaces to work--6 adults in the house 4 of whom were working much of the time. Kitchen was well equipped--food processor, salad spinners, great cast iron pans--this was important because we stayed for 2 weeks during Covid so not eating out! You have to walk a bit to get to the 'beachy' area to walk out on to the endless sandbar but its 5 minutes and worth it! Popham beach is a 2 minute drive and what a lovely surprise that is!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

Pretty much everything you could want for a Maine vacation

Classic old school Maine Yankee home, gorgeous ocean and Fort Popham view, great for 3 adult couples (our family). Beautiful views from the brick patio. Well equipped kitchen including giant lobster pot (handled six 2 1/2 pounders) and dining room for 6. Jeff was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

william K.

Beautiful house and view.

Owners being on property was more of a plus than I thought it would originally be since they were friendly and helpful, yet unobtrusive. Beds were comfortable and rooms were nice. View and setting was great. Bathrooms could use a little work. Water pressure was great, though.(and drinkable) So many shoreline properties have water problems, generally. As a family we are rarely in the house but it was plenty big enough for when we were there. Good WIFI, cable, etc. First time I'd seen 'mosquito eaters', (a propane tank that generates Carbon Dioxide and vacuums them up when they are attracted to it), (green-head flies, too). He had a number of them that he move around. They were much appreciated since there are usually a lot of mosquitos, in Maine, in general. This past year was better since they were in a drought scenario. State Park Pass was included, a good thing since we have usually had to buy one. Close to Popham beach and plenty of great restaurants, around, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Wright

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What makes this property unique

quiet and relaxing

Languages:

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