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Moss House: A Modern Waterfront Cabin in the Woods
Featured in VOGUE and Maine Home + Design, this modern, handcrafted cabin offers calm Atlantic views, 150 feet of shoreline, and a private dock, perfect for morning coffee, launching a kayak, or watching seals, seabirds, and passing boats. Set among tall pines, it blends Nordic and Japanese influences in a space that is calm and composed. Interiors of wood, stone, lime plaster, and concrete form a grounded, quietly expressive, and sustainably built retreat. 1hr from Portland, but a world apart.

Private guest suite in historic Maine cottage
Come enjoy a relaxing stay in the upstairs of a cozy, historic home nestled on the beautiful coast of Maine. The house is within a 2 minute walking distance from Simpson's Point where you can enjoy swimming, picnics, sunsets, and stargazing. You can expect peaceful, quiet days and evenings with the option to bathe in a skylight-lit bathtub/shower and snuggle up in comfy beds lit by twinkle lights. Rental includes entire upper floor with private entrance along with tv/internet (Netflix only).

Lobstermen's ocean-front cottage
Be our guests & experience the life & beauty of Midcoast Maine. Relax & enjoy the views, warm up in the sauna or go for a refreshing dip. The cottage is part of an over 100 year old working lobstering, and now oyster farming property we call, Gurnet Village. Located right on historic Route 24, we are conveniently situated between Brunswick & the islands of Harpswell. All rooms have ocean views. The tidal beach & the floating dock (May-Dec) is ideal for seasonal fishing, lounging & swimming.

Dreamy Post&Beam Hideaway Near Portland & Freeport
Escape to a dreamy timber-frame cottage tucked in Maine’s woods! Soaring beams, radiant-heated floors, a king loft bed, and a crackling fire pit await. Sip coffee on one of the two decks, hike Bradbury Mountain (3 minutes away), shop Freeport (10 minutes away), or dine in Portland (20 minutes away)—then return to your cozy hideaway under the stars. Full kitchen, vaulted ceilings, radiant heat floors, private driveway, fire pit and peaceful forest views make it the perfect year-round retreat.

Spacious & Sunny 1BR | Near Bowdoin + Route 1/295
Welcome to your Brunswick getaway! Our bright and airy 1-bedroom apartment is tucked in a quiet neighborhood just one mile from Bowdoin College, with fast, easy access to Route 1 and I-295. Surrounded by greenery, trees, and fresh Maine air, this is the perfect spot to relax, recharge, and still be minutes from everything Brunswick has to offer. Proximity to Freeport outlets, Bowdoin College, and spring hiking/coastal walks. Downtown Brunswick restaurants (great for Valentine’s dinners).

Waterfront Sunrise Cove Cottage
Unwind with spectacular sunrises from this sunny waterfront cottage on a tidal cove in the Kennebec River! This is the perfect home base for a midcoast Maine getaway. The post-and-beam cottage has cozy furnishings and expansive views across a field, pond, and cove. Bald eagles and osprey soar overhead, sturgeon leap in the river & nights are full of stars. Not recommended for those with mobility issues. Bathroom is downstairs, bedroom is upstairs. Owners live on property with small dog.

Rising Tide Times - quintessential Maine cottage
Out of State guests please read the Maine State COVID-19 restrictions currently in affect. Classic Maine cottage on the end of a point, surrounded by water on 3 sides provides stunning views. The perfect backdrop for the quintessential cottage vacation. Features spacious decks, direct tidal access for kayaking, and outdoor firepit. 15 min to downtown Brunswick/45 min to Portland. We even have Kayaks onsite for guests to paddle around Cards Cove. Perfect for couples and families!

Cozy log cabin on private pond, near Reid St Park!
Winter or summer, the Little River Retreat will help you step away from the world - but still be minutes from Reid State Park, Five Islands Lobster, the Georgetown General Store, and the rugged beauty of Midcoast Maine. This is our family camp, with our own books, games, and “vibe”. It is not a hotel, and some things may not be “industry standard”. We love the unique charm of this space and place, and many repeat guests do too. We hope you will treasure (and care for it) as we do!

Classic Maine Cottage - dock, sauna & kayaks
The Perfect Maine Cottage! On the edge of the ocean, carefully preserved with traditional details. Charming, open floor plan, with a wall of windows to the ocean. Sunny large wrap-around deck and screen porch creates beautiful outside spaces to enjoy. Perfect for listening to waves and watch lobstermen pull up their traps. Cathedral ceilings and Scandinavian design gives the cottage an exclusive feeling. Gentle stairs lead to the private deep water dock for all kinds of boating.

Modern Tree Dwelling w/Water Views+Cedar Hot Tub
Stay in our custom designed tree dwelling w/ wood-fired cedar hot tub up among the trees! This unique structure is perched atop a 21-acre wooded hill sloping to water views. Enjoy stunning views from the King size bed through a wall of windows. Located in a classic coastal Maine village w/ Reid State Park's miles of beaches + famed Five Islands Lobster Co. (See 2 other tree dwellings on our 21 acre property listed on AirBnb as "Tree Dwelling w/Water Views." See our reviews!).

Charming Cottage With Spectacular Water View
Find peace and serenity as you gaze at the glistening waters of the Sheepscot River. Our property sitting on Davis Island in Edgecomb, Maine overlooks the quaint town of Wiscasset, providing a calm atmosphere, stunning evening sunsets, and panoramic views. Located within the Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort, you are in a prime location to have access to local shops, antique markets, and restaurants. Take a stroll down to the Pier where you can experience the water up close.

Modern Brunswick Tiny Home near Bowdoin & Downtown
A lofted bed space with additional optional pull out couch fitted with ergonomic foam mattresses. This space has air conditioning as well as heat and amazing natural light. Brand new bathroom with rain shower head! A full kitchen with mini fridge, separate freezer space, oven, stove and coffee/tea supplies. Centrally located in Brunswick, and quiet! Right across from Bowdoin’s Whittier Field, and 10 minute walk to Maine Street.
Popular amenities for Harpswell family-friendly rentals
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Resort-like 2 bed/1 bath - seasonal pool/hot tub

A Riot of Color at an Artist's Retreat on the Portland Line

"Good Vibes" 4 Wonderful Seasons @ Portland Home!

There's No Place Like Home

Poolside Suite-Gateway to Portland

Steep Falls Escape, river & falls just steps away
When is the best time to visit Harpswell?
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| Avg. temp | -6°C | -5°C | 0°C | 6°C | 12°C | 17°C | 21°C | 20°C | 16°C | 9°C | 3°C | -2°C |
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