Harpswell, Maine
Located on Gun Point Road in picturesque Harpswell, set back from the bustle of summer traffic, "Morningside" awaits your vacationing family. Located 25' from the water's edge it is the perfect refuge for those looking to get away for vacation.
Whether it is the quiet serenity of a morning sunrise, evening moon rise, or sitting on the house deck viewing bald eagles, ospreys, seals, loons, or sea gulls the view is always in tune with mother nature. Morningside has large interior windows from the ground floor and 2nd floor "OPEN LOFT". These eastern windows give every area of the home great views of the inlets and coves of Quahog Bay.
At Morningside you will find the ground floor with a full sized bathroom , fully stocked kitchen, a bedroom (queen bed), a dining area table for 6, and a living room area with furniture that just invites comfort and relaxation.
Upstairs you will find TWO OPEN LOFT bedrooms. PLEASE NOTE: You must walk through the 1st bedroom to access the Master Bedroom. A portable room divider is provided for "sight" privacy between the two bedrooms. At the top of the stairs you will find the 1st bedroom with a Queen bed.. This room faces directly east allowing guests to watch the sunrise from the comfort of their room.
Continue through the 1st bedroom into the Master Bedroom Loft Area. This Master Bedroom Area offers a king size bed and great views from every window. The Master Bedroom area also offers a door leading out onto a balcony. Here guests may step out and listen to the birds in the morning or watch the stars at night.
Between these two open-loft bedrooms is a beautiful, full-sized bathroom. All bed linens and towels are provided.
"Morningside's" kitchen has a dishwasher, toaster oven, microwave, Keurig and drip coffee makers. Outside you will find a propane grill to cook on. The laundry room has a stackable washer and dryer. Wi-Fi and cable TV with HBO are also available.
Views and amenities make Morningside inviting, but we also offer swimming, fishing and kayaking right from your own private dock. Fish for stripers, mackerel, or bay pollack from the dock. Bring your own kayak or rent them, contact info below. Explore the islands and inlets around Gun Point Cove, Quahog Bay, or nearby Cundy's Harbor. Fun fact: Harpswell has 216 miles of coastline, that is a lot to explore! Harpswell also offers a wonderful selection of hiking trails. Check them out at https://hhltmaine.org/get-outdoors/.
Take a drive and see all that Harpswell has to offer from gift shops, restaurants, sailing excursions, free summer concerts, to candy and ice cream shops.
Feel like a break from the coast Freeport's famous LL Bean and a variety of outlet stores are less than 30 minutes away. Brunswick, only 20 minutes away, is home to Maine State Music Theatre, Bowdoin College with its museums, as well as a thriving downtown area with shops and restaurants. We also have 4 local golf courses.
Your pets are welcome to join you for an additional fee. We welcome up to two dogs under 50 lbs for a charge of $60.00 per PET per DAY, please advise at booking if your pet(s) will be joining you.
We recommend a car for your stay here in Harpswell, Morningside is located 20 minutes from major grocery stores and the town of Brunswick. We hope you will be able to enjoy exploring all the Maine coast has to offer.
Please note, there will be a generator provided at the home, if needed.
If you will be flying to Maine, we recommend Portland International Jetport (PWM). If assistance is needed for varying flight arrivals of your party, Safe Harbour Property Management offers concierge rides to and from PWM starting at $125.00.
Kayak rental and rate inquiries may be found at:
Seaspray Kayaking 207-404-1100
Rings Marine Service 207-865-6143
The house on Gun Point Road has beautiful views from almost every room. It's just gorgeous. We didn't want to leave. There are a few steps to the first floor, then one Queen bedroom on the first floor, in case someone in your party has trouble with stairs. The house was immaculate, beds were all comfortable, towels and linens were provided. The house is about 20 minutes away from Downtown Brunswick, an easy drive to get dinner or attend an activity. We were hoping we could kayak, but off-season they aren't provided. We called an adventure company to took a kayak tour, but unfortunately, they never returned the call. Recommend calling ahead if you want to do things in the off-season. There are a few restaurants that are open off-season, but many of then either only open for dinner or lunch. Or open only Thursday - Sunday. We ate at Josh's twice while we were there. The Seafood Chowder was excellent, service was great. That said, we loved the house so much that we ate most of our meals there. The host was wonderful to work with and very quick to respond. There are quite a few hiking trails, and the Escape Room was a lot of fun. There is a really neat General Store on the way into Brunswick that had almost everything we needed.
This is an excellent property that lives up to its name with truly serene and stunning sunrises. Tucked away on a beautiful, little bay, there are plenty of scenic areas to explore within a short drive in all directions.
David curated a wonderful experience for folks looking to stay in Maine out of Portland, and by the water. Well equipped kitchen & house, on the water, and an excellent host!
We really enjoyed our stay at Morningside. It was a very peaceful and private location right on Gun Point Cove. The house is exactly as pictured. Felt very much like we were in a cool treehouse with a view of the water. The house was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The balcony was our favorite spot, where we spent hours watching the water and feeling the gentle ocean breeze. It was the perfect setting for sipping my morning coffee and unwinding with a glass of wine in the evening. If looking for a quiet, peaceful retreat, I would recommend this place.
Lovely home on a secluded bluff. House had everything we needed!
We had a great week staying at Morningside. The house and deck were great and the view was incredible. Very private and quiet area. The kitchen was well-equipped. The beds were comfortable. The open sleeping area on the second floor wasn’t ideal, but worked okay for us.
Nice place right on the water. Two of the bedrooms were upstairs with no privacy between them so just know that. Beautiful views and well stocked with games, books, etc. Kitchen needs updated and silverware was rusted. Still, overall, a nice place to see the Maine coast.
Wonderful space and view. We felt “ at home”.
Lovely property, loved the view, dock and inlet. Awesome kayaking, paddle boarding and just hanging out. Dave J was very responsive to any issues.
It was our family's first time to Maine and we didn't know where to stay. We chose this place based on (1) Centrality to everything we wanted to see, and (2) the pics online. It definitely did NOT disappoint. The view was stunning. We saw bald eagles outside our window! Starting the day on the deck was amazing! We had a family issue before arrival which forced us to delay our trip for a day... communication with David was seamless and very helpful. The house is well-equipped with everything you need (including a pot to boil your own lobsters!) Just one thing that's not apparent from the listing... two of the bedrooms are upstairs and open concept... they offer little privacy. This was not an issue for us as it was just our family of four... but if you're bringing several adults, you should be aware. We loved this place and would definitely stay here again if travels ever bring us back to Maine!
Eagles, seals, beautiful view. House needs upgrades. Stove rusty. Silverware rusty. Inside fridge has unstable shelves and drawers. Also needed to clean pans before use. Otherwise a wonderful stay.
Great time spent on the Harpswell coast at the Morningside VRBO rental. We had our coffee in the Adirondack chairs each morning. The house came equipped with everything we needed from fresh clean linens and towels to plenty in the kitchen to make amazing homemade dinners. We'd definitely come back again.
This house was all we hoped it would be. The views are exceptional!! The house was very clean and comfortable. We chose an off season so the road in was quite muddy, but thankfully we had a 4 wheel drive and had no problems. We even got a little snow which we were hoping for. Looking forward to another stay here in the future.
The views from this property are wonderful and water access is excellent. Plenty of glass on the water side of the house allows for great views from almost every room. Beautiful master bedroom opens up to an overlook of the lower level. The property is in need of some updates to keep up with the times. The property manager (David) states that the owner is planning significant renovation this off season, which is exciting. David was very responsive to deal with.
We loved our peaceful stay at this oasis from real work/life. The eagles are amazing and the view of Casco Bay is something I will treasure forever. David- the property manager is amazingly responsive but also so knowledgeable about the Harpswell area. He has a lot of talents! Thank you for a peaceful respite and a real break. Tim and Amy Shiley
Great location, wonderful views and comfortable accommodations.
The location is spectacular, decor beautiful, and very clean, well kept house. We stay in vrbos all the time and we loved how well lighted the house is. The upstairs worked very well for us, with our daughter taking the queen bed. The sunrises are beautiful, house is bathed in light and sitting out on the deck is very peaceful. We liked exploring the area, Baileys Island, Orrs island, Harpswell area, drove to Old Orchard beach, Boothbay is spectacular! Highly recommend a day trip there.
The house has great living spaces and deck areas to enjoy the gorgeous view. The house could benefit from a general update and amenities.
We loved the house last year so much. This year, we knew the area well and we also appreciated the small improvements around the house.
We stayed as a home base to look at the area/houses as we are looking to move to Maine. The house was perfect. Clean, great location, nice neighbors, and did you see the views?!?! The main living space and primary make you feel like you are in a tree house. Just lovely.
This is a very comfortable, bright, clean home with an incredible view of nature. What a delight it was to observe seals, loons, bald eagles, common eider, an owl, black birds, chickadees, and a hummingbird from the view inside the house. What fun it was to pick up live lobster at Erica’s Seafood, cook them in the kitchen, and eat them in front of that glorious view. They were so yummy! The kitchen is fully stocked and lovely to work in. It has a window with the pretty sunset light streaming in. The linens in this home have lobsters or a map of the local area printed on them. What a pleasant surprise! They are clean and comfortable. The master bedroom has additional clerestory windows where the full moon shines it’s light inside. I love this home very much and am so grateful I was given the opportunity to stay in it. I hope to return. Thank you
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