Spacious Waterfront Summer Home with Swimming, Kayaking, and Sunsets

Phippsburg, Maine
$636 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

This four-bedroom house sits high above the New Meadows River, with strong wi-fi throughout. Relax on the large decks with an expansive view of this wide, salt-water, tidal river and enjoy the eagles flying overhead. Ducks, herons, cormorants, osprey, and eagle swim in or fly above the river, sailboats zip along, and lobster boats pass back and forth, trailed by sea-gulls. If you're lucky you might even see a seal pop its head up as it swims along. Glimpses of the Basin can also be seen from the side deck. Play frisbee or badminton on the front lawn, wander down the path through pine trees and blueberry bushes to the water, picking blueberries and raspberries along the way (in season). Enjoy the view from the rocky coast or walk down the dirt road to a communal cove with easy wading and swimming access. We have a double sit-on-top kayak and two single sit-on-top kayaks available for you to take out to explore the river with the osprey and seals. The combination of lawn, woods, path, and rocky coast make the property a children's wonderland. The house has a beautiful dining/living room space. The dining room is perfect for large family dinners, with seating for up to 8 at the dining room table. The living room has two comfortable couches, a flat-screened television, and a working fireplace. The well-stocked kitchen is comfortable, with ample counter space, dishwasher, and microwave. Our family has spent many years cooking sea-food feasts and baked deserts, and so the kitchen is stocked with a good selection of cooking utensils for these items, including a large pot suitable for lobsters or steaming clams. The first floor has a gorgeous, airy master bedroom that is down a long hall from the rest of the house, offering privacy and separation from the goings-on in the living room/dining area. The master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling, wooden beams, and an office area that overlooks the New Meadows River, as well as its own doors out to a small patio that is ringed with wildflowers and has views of the river. The first-floor bathroom has a tub/shower with a sky-light above it, so that you can shower with views of pine trees and sky. The toilet and sink are separated from the shower area with a sliding door, so that it is possible for a person to take a shower without blocking bathroom access. The second floor of the house is quaint and rustic, with wood paneling throughout. There are three bedrooms on the second floor (two with water views). The largest second-floor bedroom has a King sized bed and windows on two sides, including a river view. There is a 2nd second-floor bedroom with two twin beds and a view of the river, and a 3rd second-floor bedroom with two twin beds and a small nook with children's play items. While this 3rd bedroom does not overlook the river, its windows offer lovely views of the Maine woods. The second-floor bathroom has a toilet, sink, and shower, but no tub. Throughout, the house is full of rustic charm. The house sits along a dirt road just past the paved section, making it both secluded and with easy access to the surrounding area, including the towns of Bath and Brunswick (both of which offer shopping and many restaurant options, both inexpensive and upscale), and the beautiful state parks Popham Beach and Reid State Park. Freeport and its outlet shopping, Portland with its fine dining and museums, and the art galleries of Wiscasset are all within an hour drive. You can spend the day exploring and come home to enjoy a gorgeous sunset from the west-facing deck or the dining area's large windows. The house has a washer and dryer, wireless Internet access, one flat-screened TV and cable, and is well stocked with games. There is a small selection of family-friendly DVDs and a DVD player, and an old record player with the family's record collection of jazz, classical, classic rock, and musical cast albums that you are welcome to enjoy.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Terri W.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    This is our third stay at this amazing property. The minute we walk in, we feel like we are home. It has an open yet cozy feel and we love the kitchen. It's all ready for lobster cooking too. The owners are just lovely and we just wish it wasn't so far from Oregon or we would go more often!

  • Alison R.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    This was one of the best VRBO homes I have stayed in. The views of the sunset were beautiful, the house was extremely comfortable, it was in a quiet location, but it easy to get to the town of Bath. The hostess was so accommodating. I would definitely consider returning. It was my friends first time to Maine. They fell in love with it.

  • Jo-Ann S.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    My husband and I with our dog - RV camped at Acadia for a week prior to this visit. For our second week of vacation, our 3 single adult children joined us at this property. I don’t know how long it’s been since we were all together for a week. The house, the property, the towns the beaches - everything was so special. We played lawn games, read, relaxed, kayaked and went to the beach. Every night, after sunset (!!) we played cards and games…it was a marvelous place .Our last night we went with Captain Joe Jerome (North East Salt Water) on his boat to his oyster nursery. We stood on a floating platform , in Casco Bay and learned all about oysters, their life cycle and body structure. Joe taught us how to shuck them and he gave us gloves and knives and we shucked and ate until we couldn’t possibly eat any more. As we motored back we got to enjoy one last sunset on the boat before leaving. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home. Jo-Ann and family

  • Taylor W.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Absolutely perfect Maine vacation home! The space is so thoughtfully laid out for lounging, cooking, game nights, and importantly coffee mornings and happy hours on the porch overlooking the water and sunsets, listening to the boats and birds. The cove was nice for swimming at high tide, picnic and kayaking. You MUST check out the hammock by the water. We went to Bath for the Saturday farmers market which was so lovely, and spent a day in Portland too! 100% would book again.

  • Kyle S.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Amazing Maine Coastal Waterfront Summer HomeMy family and extended family loved our stay in this spacious, summer home with lovely water views of the New Meadows River, gardens, and wildlife (deer, seal pup and bald eagle). The property and home is very well maintained. There was plenty of room for our family of 7. The views from the bedrooms and especially the living/dining room and wrap around deck are spectacular.We appreciated using the state park pass to go to Popham Beach and Reid State Park. Other highlights were sitting on the deck and on the lawn at sunrise enjoying our cups of coffee and tea, birdwatching, and lovely sunsets with family, visiting nearby Fort Popham, Bath, Bath & Iron Works, Five Islands and so much more. Communication with the host was excellent. We highly recommend this lovely and spacious property and hope to return. Thank you for your hospitality!

  • Laura M.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Beautiful location and home. Very responsive host. The sunsets are the best!

  • laurie M.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at this house with extended family. We were a group of eight and we had plenty of room to spread out. We had quite a bit of rain but the house is so bright and living areas so spacious that it was not a problem being stuck inside. The house is part of a small, quiet community with a common dock area which was great for swimming and kayaking. On two evenings we had family from Portland come up for dinner and there was plenty of room for a large crowd to spread out. This is a special property with much of the original old house blended with new updates that make it very comfortable and bright. Communication with owner was excellent. We would absolutely rent this property again if ever up in the area.

  • Carolyn M.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    We had some extended family coming for a long weekend and wanted to stay somewhere by the water. This house has a very beautiful and large main bedroom suite on the first floor, perfect for my elderly in-laws. The living/dining area was extremely spacious and comfortable with gorgeous water views, and very nice furniture. Same for the deck. The kitchen and second floor bedrooms are a bit more rustic, but that has its own charm and they are well appointed and comfortable. To get down to water's edge is a short, fairly steep hike, not for everyone, but you can enjoy the water view without going down there. Very pretty sunsets!

  • Denise D.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    We have spent many vacations in Phippsburg area, but this was our first time on the basin side and it was great. If you enjoy having shops and restaurants close by, you may think you are too far out, but if you just want to enjoy having a home on the coast, you will love it.

  • Bette L.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    This is a beautiful, well thought out, clean, lovely home. I can't say enough good things about it. It is a lived in home and not a cookie-cutter sterile empty place that is only there to make money. It is clear that people live here and that they love the house. The art on the walls is beautiful. Great location, nice beach, close to everything and yet beautifully secluded. We really loved our stay and thank you so much for sharing your home with us!

  • Stephanie H.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    This was such a special place to spend our family vacation. We enjoyed kayaking, playing badminton, going to the beach and watching sunsets from the deck. We also loved spotting bald eagles and even an owl while we were there. The house was clean and well appointed. The owner was very responsive and pleasant to deal with. We highly recommend this location for a true Maine vacation!

  • Lucinda L.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    We loved the feel and comfort of this lovely house, with old time character and modern conveniences. The beautiful water view and gardens, and kayak adventures made it extremely special. We hope to return!

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$668+
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