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Shady Potts Point Cottage Cooled by Ocean Breezes

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Front view from street
Fall in Harpswell
Front porch
View from porch looking left
View from front porch to the right-a rainy day

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Ash Cove Pottery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mitchell Field
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Harpswell Harbor
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Back Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Shady Potts Point Cottage Cooled by Ocean Breezes

Quaint, old fashioned and lovely cottage, shaded by huge trees and cooled by off-shore breezes in historic Potts Point. Start the day with a cup of coffee while curled up on the glassed-in side porch with a book, end the day watching the sunset over the water from the front porch. Wander to the beach or buy lobsters straight off the boat at Erica's at the Dolphin Marina. Take in the lobster boat races after a short walk to Pott's Point. Enjoy farmers markets, restaurants and the Maine State Music Theater in Brunswick and then come home to the peace of Harpswell.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

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

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7111633
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this holiday home is near the beach. Brunswick Town Commons and Mast Landing Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ash Cove Pottery and Paddleworks. Land's End Gift Shop and Wolfe's Neck Farm are also worth visiting. With kayaking, sailing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Ash Cove Pottery - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mitchell Field - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • beach near Harpswell Harbor - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Eagle Island - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Bowdoin College - 26 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 22 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook's Lobster & Ale House - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Bailey Island General Store - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Morse’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Allen's Seafood - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shady Potts Point Cottage Cooled by Ocean Breezes pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Shady Potts Point Cottage Cooled by Ocean Breezes ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shady Potts Point Cottage Cooled by Ocean Breezes ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shady Potts Point Cottage Cooled by Ocean Breezes ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shady Potts Point Cottage Cooled by Ocean Breezes located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ash Cove Pottery and Mitchell Field. Lower Goose Island and Eagle Island are also within 6 miles (10 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. 74 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A charming location and house, perfect for a family reunion stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation that was awesome. Place was great and location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

Our stay in Harpswell, Maine.

This cottage is a great summer cottage. We enjoyed our stay and the weather was beautiful. Thank you, Molly for letting us enjoy your beautiful cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debbie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t be any better.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

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

Great Location!

Great stay in very clean house in a very quiet ocean side community. Perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly O.

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

Great getaway!

Perfect weekend away. Cottage was as described and easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Always a delight

Been going here a few years now and already booked for next year. Peaceful, relaxing, with fun things to do all within an hours drive - Freeport, Popham Beach etc…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is perfect about the cottage! We kayaked, hiked local trails and had delicious lobster. The front porch is iconic! We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected, well stocked kitchen and towels etc. great to relax on porch. . Appreciate ability to check in early! Host had lots of helpful info for the home
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, we loved the view. We didn’t realize we would need to use bottled water until we got there but we got used to it. Would stay there again, it’s a super cute house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and neat. Nice sun porch with great views. Couch was uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful property. Location was great, can easily walk to attractions and restaurants. It was very clean and host was quick to reply. Checkin was easy and they were there waiting with the keys. Since the location is central it was noisy at night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

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

Excellent stay, again!

This was our family’s second stay at Molly’s sweet cottage. It has been maintained very well over its many years, and provides the perfect setting for a weeklong getaway in one of our favorite places. We would love to return again, soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel R.

beautiful cottage, nice views of the sea

cottage was very nice, good arrangements, nicely situated within walking distance of restaurant. No real beaches nearby, and road is kind of busy, but otherwise nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

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

Wonderful cottage

We love this area and found this wonderful cottage, short walk to Potts Point Preserve. This is our second year. Perfect place to relax and enjoy everything Maine has to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great porch and sun room. Water view acroos the street. One house partially blocks. Well supplied with kitchen stuff and linens.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancee l.

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

Graduation

Traveled with family for the Bowdoin graduation. Home was exactly what we needed! Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Quaint place

Was just as advertised. Beautiful views of the bay. A bit removed from civilization but that was what we needed. Loved the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bianca B.

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

Beautiful Maine Stay

This cottage was very cozy and was in a great spot for quiet, relaxing walks to the ocean. It was very clean, and had everything we needed as we were only there for a quick day and a half. The only downside was the beds were not made and we had to make them ourselves which was annoying since it was late when we got to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra M.

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

Happy Maine Holiday

Comfortable home in lovely location. Wonderful veranda and closed-in sun room to enjoy !! Quiet neighbourhood and easy access to beach (for walking and exploring). Gorgeous sunsets. Everything you expect to enjoy on a holiday in Maine !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

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

Beautiful location

This house is located in a perfect spot for ocean views and cool breezes. Our vacation was cut short unfortunately one of our dogs became very ill and we had to rush home after a couple of days. Hopefully, we’ll be able to come back and visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

The charm of this historical home can't be beat!

This is our fifth stay at the "Toy House," as my girls dubbed this Potts Point gem several years ago. We keep coming back for the comfort and at-ease-ness we feel here, and how close it is to all the fun Harpswell has to offer! Thank you, Molly and family, for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was super pretty and was perfect for our girls trip! The host was very communicative and the view couldn’t be beat. It should probably be mentioned that you can’t drink the water or use for cooking unless it’s boiled. That might be common knowledge for those who live here, but we weren’t aware. So just a heads up to those coming, they do provide gallon jugs, but you have to replace at the end of your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

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

Tip of harpswell

Great spot. See water one way but get the breezes from both east and west. Great porches in and out. Beds are fine. Ate at ericas and dolphin marina..recommend both. Hope to return next summer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shonda T.

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

We stayed for the weekend with friends and really enjoyed the area and the awesome porch.

We'd rent again here for sure! Thank you for sharing your home. My only suggestion would be to upgrade the sheets, blankets, and pillows. They were clean, but looking pretty old.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2021
thank you, Shonda - we will take your suggestion!

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