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Charming 3BR, 1.5BA beachfront cottage with multi-level decks

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A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a lake.
A room with a large window overlooking a beach and water. There is a blue cushioned bench and two chairs.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the sea, two sofas, a glass coffee table, and a fan.
A two-story white house with a front porch, a small deck, and a view of the water.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the beach through the windows.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Located right on the beach, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 8 guests. It offers beach views and easy access to swimming, fishing, hiking, and biking. Enjoy the patio for outdoor relaxation, and visit nearby attractions like Ash Cove Pottery and Eagle Island for additional activities.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Mitchell Field
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Mall
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming 3BR, 1.5BA beachfront cottage with multi-level decks

Enjoy spectacular sunsets and private beach access from this waterfront cottage overlooking Casco Bay. This charming cottage is full of character and offers a comfortable living space, kitchen with all the necessities, three bedrooms, and washer/dryer. Enjoy expansive water views while sipping on your morning coffee or afternoon cocktail from the upper and lower decks. The pebbly beach below is ideal for sunning, swimming, exploring tide pools and canoeing/kayaking.

Inside the cottage, you'll find a galley kitchen with all you need to cook a delicious Maine meal, a dining room table for 6, and a living room with cable TV that opens to the multi-level decks. Upstairs you'll find a full bathroom with shower/tub combo and a single sink, a bedroom with a queen, a bedroom with a queen and twin bunkbed, and a master bedroom with a king and ocean views. The washer and dryer are located in the basement area.

Use this lovely, comfortable cottage as your home base while you discover the peace and quiet of Casco Bay's rocky shoreline, picturesque coves and nature at its most glorious. Then come back to spend relaxing evenings, starting with spectacular sunsets from your own little slice of Maine's coastal heaven!

Sorry, pets are not allowed at Coveside.


Bed types/descriptions:
Second Floor:
Master Bedroom- King Bed with Ocean Views
Second Bedroom- Queen Bed
Third Bedroom- Queen Bed plus Twin Bunkbed

Bathroom setup/description:
First Floor:
Half Bath in Entryway
Second Floor:
Full Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combo and Single Sink

Air Conditioning: No
Beach Access: Direct, on property via private stairs
Beach Towels: Not included
Departure Cleaning: Included
Cable TV: Yes, in Living room
Closest Shopping Village: Brunswick, 15min away
Coffee Maker: Yes, automatic drip AND Keurig available
Dishwasher: Yes
Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided
Heat Source: Forced Hot Air Furnace, Electric Baseboard
Internet Access: Yes, Xfinity Cable Internet and WiFi
Linens & Bath Towels: Included, beds are made prior to guest arrival and towels remain in their sanitized packaging, placed on each bed
Lobster Pot: Yes
Outdoor Firepit: No
Parking: 1-2 cars, some overflow available, please ask manager for details
Stairs to Water: Yes
Trash Removal: Included, picked up weekly (for multi-week stays) or upon departure
TV: Smart TV in Living Room, additional TVs in Bedrooms
Usable Fireplaces: No
Washer & Dryer: Yes, located in the basement
Water Frontage: Direct ocean frontage
Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 386442vb
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

About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brunswick Town Commons and Mast Landing Sanctuary, while Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center and Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum are cultural highlights. Ash Cove Pottery and Orion Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Mitchell Field - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bowdoin College - 20 min drive - 24.0 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 36 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 53 min drive - 77.7 km
  • Maine Mall - 57 min drive - 86.3 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 19 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Company - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪South Freeport Village Market - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster & Ale House - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3BR, 1.5BA beachfront cottage with multi-level decks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming 3BR, 1.5BA beachfront cottage with multi-level decks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 3BR, 1.5BA beachfront cottage with multi-level decks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 3BR, 1.5BA beachfront cottage with multi-level decks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3BR, 1.5BA beachfront cottage with multi-level decks located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harpswell cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casco Bay and Lower Goose Island. Mitchell Field and Ash Cove Pottery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach acess but little kids and the elderly will need watching going up and down the stairs. Lovely and liveable compact house limited parking and the bathroom shower needs an upgrade
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular view! The home was outfitted with everything we needed. All enjoyed the beach and watching the tides come and go. Darci was a wonderful contact and we'll definitely be staying with you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A gem of a place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This vacation home situated right on the water has everything one needs for a great vacation. The place was very clean, nicely decorated and appointed with comfortable furniture. Kitchen was fully equipped. We only needed to bring our coffee grinder. The 3 decks along with picnic table and chairs were perfect for outdoor living. You will have coffee on the deck every morning and then enjoy the sunset at night while having dinner.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
None
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was the perfect spot for our long weekend in Maine! We had a group of 6 adults and two small children and everyone in the group was enthralled with the breathtaking view from the property. It’s the most scenic spot I’ve ever stayed at. All 8 of us slept comfortably in the 3 bedrooms and my young kids especially loved the bunk bed. I wish we had planned to spend more time at the house and not out and about in Maine but we had a wonderful trip. The only slight criticism I have is maybe better communication about the parking situation/location around the house but besides that it was a perfect trip. The house is on well water which was fine with us since we had drinking water we brought but something to consider as well. Overall I can’t stress enough how great the view, deck, and beach access was at this location. I very much hope to stay here again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

We had a wonderful stay. The house is very cute and the view is gorgeous. Communication with the host was excellent. We would definitely stay here again if we needed a place in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had everything we needed. Great customer service from rental managers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend

We had such a lovely time staying in this beachside house for a birthday weekend with my partner and his family. Great specious house with all the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views to die for!

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Very comfortable and very spacious. The views are amazing and the beds are very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to relax and enjoy the peace an quiet!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another wonderful vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The views from Cove Side are beautiful. The tidal beach was great for the children. The new deck is a great place to sit and watch the sunset. We had a great stay and love visiting Harpswell.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

relaxing ocean cottage

My family and I enjoyed exploring Harpswell and getting to know Maine's beautiful mid-coast. The cottage has stairs that lead directly to a quiet, protected beach, where we found sand dollars and hermit crabs. The house is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Coveside! We hope to see you all again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay nice property.

This place is comfy and has a great view. Fees were very high, almost doubling the rental fee. Otherwise we enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Coveside. Please know that we are a small family business and our fees are necessary to cover our operating costs.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful view

We had a good time wonderful views of the ocean. Harder to access the ocean than what I thought and living room couches not comfortable . Overall we had a good time ,clean and well furnished litchen
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Coveside is a winner

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our exteded family - five adults and a baby - were very comfortable at Coveside cotttage. It was clean, well-equipped and in a nice neighborhood. Best of all, it is right on the water and the views from the extensive deck were amazing.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Coveside

Excellent location, home was nicely decorated.the decking could use some updateing and the 2 smaller bedrooms had mattresses that were terrible,way to soft and no box spring.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Maine Beach House!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the house, it is exactly as described. The views are incredible and our kids loved going down to the water at low tide. We have been coming to Harpswell for years - it is such a magical place! We had an issue where the washing machine ruined some of our clothes and would have liked a heads up that it could have happened, but other than that we had no issues.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing with great biews

What a wonderful location with great views. Very peaceful and relaxing. The house is perfect for any size family. You are far enough away from everything to feel secluded, but close enough to everything in Brunswick. Plenty of food options all around on the islands or in town. The views from the deck and beach are amazing. We love Maine, and this has been one of our favorite locations so far. - Brandon, Lauren, and Brooks-Myrtle Beach,SC
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cove Side Vaccination

My family and I loved the cottage and the decks overlooking the water. My grandson really enjoyed swimming in the ocean. The layout of the house was great. The kitchen was well stocked with all we needed to cook and eat with. The views from the living room and master bedroom were amazing! My husband was happy there was an outdoor grill. We had a wonderful time and look forward to visiting Harpswell again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wow the view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view was amazing, the location was great very quiet, the kitchen was well stocked, the king bed was very comfortable and the girls at the MaineStay were amazing. The house needs a little TLC, the landscaping needs help and the living room furniture needs to be replaced.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stay with a View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We chose this home for the location and it was absolutely gorgeous on the water. We enjoyed that so much. The home was in a nice quiet area and had everything we needed for our stay. Communication was friendly with rental agency, very accommodating. The home does not have a/c, temps were good for our week, it did get a little warm which could be a issue for some during hotter days. We enjoyed our trip to Maine and look forward to visiting again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful stay in Harpswell!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First of all, MaineStay Vacations was a delight to work with. They kept checking in on us, gave us great tips and suggestions. I love the digital packet they sent. A+ and we will definitely be using them for our next trip to Maine.You cannot beat the view. You cannot beat the location. What an easy vacation for our group of friends. The kids just ran on the beach and we could watch from the deck. Two totally different experiences, when the tide was out versus in. Brought floats and relaxed in the surprisingly not frigid water all day. We rented kayaks and they were delivered. Lots of fun exploring the cove. It was really picture perfect.Every day we were treated with a beautiful sunset. Dinner outside every night. We had the perfect celebration for the 250th! Fireworks right from our beach, a great group of neighbors with sparklers for all of the kids, a fire on the beach. We could see 6 different fireworks shows from our deck.The house needs major work. Bathrooms in particular. Not what we expected from the photos. But we just rolled with it and the view more than made up for it. We were outdoors all day and the open dining and living space was a great setting for board games, movies and hanging out as a group.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Not senior friendly

Property needs an overall update. Best part of the property was the view. No firepit, curb appeal was nonexistent, washer/dryer down treacherous stairs in the basement, couches need replaced/cleaned. The whole thing needs some huge TLC
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean and ready for us when we arrived. It was so nice to have the walking beach there at low tide. We observed the hermit crabs and enjoyed the water. We were disappointed that the Adirondack chairs were all broken, but made do with the chairs on the level above.One point though: beware of the step going into the back bedroom. It’s an accident waiting to happen. Thanks for another great stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We love this place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home has the most picturesque setting. We woke up in the mornings and went kayaking almost every day (kayaks ours). Even though it was a rainy week, we loved sitting inside and watching the ocean and then outside on the deck whenever possible. The grill works great and make the nights we wanted to cook easy. The kitchen is very well stocked for a rental. A lovely week! Do be sure to bring your own water as the listing says. That's the only downside but it's really not a big deal and there is always a little water at the house to start you off.

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