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Driftwood Oceanfront Cottage at Popham Beach Spectacular views from every room

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A room with a large window, a chair, a lamp, and a table.
A small, dark-colored beach house with a stone chimney, large windows, and two white chairs on the porch.
A room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a dark blue sofa with patterned cushions, and a round woven coffee table.
A wooden dining table with a lobster, salad, bread, and a vase of flowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Casco Bay

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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Phippsburg, ME
  • Place, Hunnewell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Popham Beach State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Phippsburg

Located in Phippsburg, this cottage is on the beach. Maine Maritime Museum and Markings Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Chocolate Church Arts Center and Bath Center for the Arts. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Maine State Aquarium are also worth visiting. Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Phippsburg, ME

What's nearby

  • Hunnewell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Popham Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Popham Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fort Popham State Historic Site - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 35 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ledges Pub at Sebasco - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Holbrooks Lobster Wharf - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Spinney's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster House - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood Oceanfront Cottage at Popham Beach Spectacular views from every room pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Driftwood Oceanfront Cottage at Popham Beach Spectacular views from every room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Oceanfront Cottage at Popham Beach Spectacular views from every room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood Oceanfront Cottage at Popham Beach Spectacular views from every room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood Oceanfront Cottage at Popham Beach Spectacular views from every room located?

Nestled on the beach, this Phippsburg cottage is steps away from Casco Bay, Popham Beach State Park and Hunnewell Beach. Popham Beach and Fort Popham State Historic Site are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Very cute cottage. Enjoyed the sound of the waves, convenient access to the beautiful beach. Look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was even better than anticipated. The house is charming and thoughtful and cozy and practically right on the water with lovely views and fresh ocean breezes.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect beach cottage

Cozy spot on a beautiful beach - hard to beat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway at the ocean !

We really appreciated walking on the beach... quick dips in the ocean, the stars, sleeping we the ocean sound, and the discovery of the sand beach at low tight is just amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy cottage is in the beautiful town of Phippsburg, next to the break-taking beach of Popham State Park. With its site on the ocean shore, the sound of waves soothes your soul, and the beach lends all kinds of opportunities for exploring both at low tide and high tide. Our host and hostess were very responsive to our needs, and my daughter and I greatly enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location right on the beach

The cottage location was beautiful, we had a wonderful time on the beach. The cottage could have been a little more clean than it was, but after letting the property owner know she addressed those issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice, a bit pricey, but nice

The facility and the location met our expectations, the price for two nights was a bit steep. Loved the proximity to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach view is to the side of beach. Still very nice but not full face.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

We had a perfect stay. It was our first time in Maine, and we are sure glad we chose this hidden secret on the beach! Property manager made themselves available and always communicated. We will go again!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Mother’s Day weekend

Absolutely beautiful location. Deb was very fast to respond and incredibly accommodating. My old dog loved being able to come with us . It was wonderful to be able to access the beach , fort and island so easily with three young kids . We saw a triple rainbow over the ocean our first evening there Cannot wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Popham Beach

Delightful cottage and location! It really is right on the ocean. Enjoyed walking the beautiful beach, walking over the sandbar to Fox Island at low tide and visiting the small villages of Wiscasset and Damariscotta. It is very dark when walking from the parking lot to the cottage at night so bring your trusty flashlight. Would love to visit this cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The property was ill equipped for off season rental. Temperatures were in the 40’s. Very old, very loud, inadequate heater. Loud as in one could not hold a normal conversation . Back up heater was also inadequate and would shut itself off. I imagine so that it would not over heat. We were eventually (I think day 3) offered another location. We decided to leave early, not confident that it would be any better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
We bent over backwards to try and make these guests comfortable. Noone before or after them has ever complained about the heater being too loud. I sent my cleaner in who verified it was fine. I went in after them and verified it as well. One thing I did find out was they were turning the heater on and off instead of letting it run continually. When it first starts up the fan is on high and when it heats the room to the set temp it cycles down to low. The house I was going to move them too was a brand-new home, so it was too bad they did not take me up on the offer. I tried.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Husband and I went to location and retrieved the key no problem. I went to open screen door and top hinges where rotten and the door fell off in my hand, My husband fixed it for us. then we went into a cabin that was 100 degrees we started the room air conditioner which did not help with the heat. We went to unpack and found linens in the washing machine we also found dirty linens up in the loft area. Crumbs on counter top and in the sink. The Shower door was off its tracks and very hard to shower with out getting water everywhere. In the back yard it was nice besides the white jackets living in the tree bark. I mean alot of bees. I will not be making reservation for this again Thank you for time in this matter Rhonda Edwards
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
I am so sorry this guest did not reach out to us at the time, not a peep the whole 7 days she was there. We could have solved all of the issues she encountered with one email, text or call. We have struggled with cleaners this summer but have made some necessary changes going forward.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

September stay!

We had a wonderful time. This is our 2nd year coming and we just love it. Communication with owner was great. The only thing missing was fly and mosquito spray. They were awful after the storm. Everything else was fantastic! Thank you for another great memory.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach cabin for a relaxing long fall weekend. Very short walk (less than 1 minute) over the dune to the beautiful beach. Need to take stairs/ramp down to the beach, not accessible at peak high tide, but this isn't a problem. Long beatiful beach, perfect for walking the dog, or a run to Fort Baldwin. Downtown Bath is about 25 minutes away, lots of shops, grocery, coffee, etc. Perfect space for our Bernese Mountain Dog - we even joined the annual Berner's in Bath gathering! Cabin was a bit chilly in October, as expected, but the gas heater removed the chill. Sunrise from the bedroom window is a must see!! Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen were well equiped and very clean - a bit of sand near the front door in unavoidable. Wonderful stay, thank you to our hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation on the Beach

Popham Beach is amazing! As a busy professional, I have needed some time to relax and recharge. Although the weather wasn’t as cooperative as I hoped, being rather cold and windy the first days and rainy on the third, it meant I had the beach basically to myself each day when I ventured out. Not spending all day on the beach also gave me time to visit some of the nearby attractions, such as Fort Popham, the Maine Maritime Museum, the Botanical Gardens, and the Wiscasset Antiques Mall. I highly recommend staying at the cottage on Popham Beach during the shoulder season when you need a little peace and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much - the house has everything you could need in the kitchen, comfortable beds, and is literally steps from the beach. The only very slight complaint was that the house was very hot and stuffy (it was a hot week), and the A/C needed to be connected and took a while to cool the house enough. That said, there were plenty of fans available. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a classic Maine ocean cottage. It's comfortable, nicely furnished, with a good kitchen and bath. It's rustic and fairly basic -- no dishwasher, no central AC -- but that's kind of the point. The beach is right there. Wonderful to have a dog friendly beach and the house is very accommodating to dogs -- particularly appreciated having a tie-out on the front porch so we could sit outside with our dog and not worry she would wander off. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful little beachfront cottage

We had a wonderful stay at such a charming little beachfront cottage. The beach is amazing cottage so cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views of the best beach in Maine

It doesn’t get any better…… the beach, sounds of the waves crashing 24/7, and an adorable beach cottage. Deb and Jim are pros, the cottage is super clean and very well stocked. I appreciated that the linens and towels were supplied and having access to a washer and dryer is wonderful! We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute!

Very clean, comfortable, sweet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most amazing views!

Our stay here was exactly what I was looking for. Quiet, serene, and it nourished my soul. The cottage was spotless and was equipped with everything I needed to cook meals with. Linens were crisp and cozy. The gas grill was antiquated and therefore inoperable, but I was informed a new one was on the way. Hearing the waves crash from our cottage was a delight. Our puppers loved the walks on the beach towards the fort and back, daily, as did we. Not a lot of restaurants near by, we were there just before Memorial Day so it suggested we were off season, the ones that were close enough, closed rather early. It's good to call ahead or check the web for details. Having the fireplace took the chill out of the few brisk nights and made things cozy. The stars at night? Well, let me tell you, I saw more stars because of the remote dark skies and they were literally outstanding! I found this entire experience to be one that I want to repeat again and again. Thank you Deb and Jon for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

relax, refresh, renew

Once again I had a wonderful time at the cabin with two of my dogs. I love staying at the end of the season when we have a chance to see some stormy weather by the fire... what a way to relax. We also got to have a bit of sunshine and warmth and we enjoyed the little deck and the magnificent view. I so appreciate how tidy the cabin is, and I especially enjoy the fireplace when there is a nip in the air. The beech is stunning, the neighbors with their pups were courteous. I appreciate the clarity of the guidelines given for dog owners. For me it is the chance every year to truly unwind with my dogs enjoying the beauty, power, and peace of the ocean in a settling where I don't need to worry about anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly wonderful!

This beach is amazing! I’ll never go to the Cape again after discovering this little hidden gem. It was perfect for our family - our 2.5 year old and my husband. The place was well appointed and had everything we needed. Highly recommend. This isn’t a place where you can eat out every night and have nightlife but just a very relaxing place directly on the beach. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic views

Relaxing, beautiful views, beach decor, cozy, what more can we say!! We had a wonderful time. Deb is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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