Phippsburg, Maine
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.
What a wonderful home in a fantastic location! It has everything you need for a getaway: open and inviting communal spaces including a spacious wraparound deck, stocked kitchen for meals, comfy beds, working fireplace, and so much more. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again!
Beautiful location with water views. Short walk to picturesque cove. Relatively short drive to Popham Beach, a long beach great for walking with views of multiple islands. Appreciated addition of A/C to living area and upstairs bedrooms as it was hot (at least for Maine). Well equipped kitchen. Pet friendly so we could bring our dog.
My family and I very much enjoyed our stay at new meadow cove spot. The views were spectacular, there was a large living/dining area that was open and surrounded by windows. It got pretty hot during our stay so we greatly appreciated the air conditioning making things much more comfortable! The house is in close proximity to Popham state beach (with access to a state park pass), Bath, Brunswick and Freeport are close by as is Boothbay. Nice quiet location and perfect if you are looking to relax and disconnect. Alwynne was very prompt and responsive!
This house is in a perfect location on the Phippsburg peninsula. Our family enjoyed swimming and kayaking from the community dock only steps from the house. Our kids and dog loved playing in the yard as we watched sunsets from the porch over the cove. Beautiful Popham beach and Fort Popham are only a 15 minute drive. Bath for shopping and restaurants is also only 15 minutes away. The house itself was comfortable, clean and well appointed. The kitchen is well equipped with all we needed. The porch and yard are both fantastic. I would highly recommend this wonderful place!
We had a great time at the cabin with our family of 5+2 friends. The teenagers loved exploring the area. Would highly recommend!
Wonderful old Maine family historic home. Beautiful upgrades to the living area and master bedroom. We loved the surrounding area. Really appreciated the AC and the fireplace. Nice walk from the house in the wooded quiet area end of peninsula. Beautiful grounds, cute nearby cove and dock, kayaks, peaceful and quiet. Really enjoyed the Popham Beach pass. Phippsburg is so cute as well as Bath, where we spent a fun rainy day (good coffee, nice shops). We highly recommend Spinneys, Trish’s pies, Winnegance Cafe. Alwynne was extremely responsive via text to any questions or issues and fixed a few minor problems immediately.
What a lovely place to enjoy a long holiday weekend away with the family. We loved the large deck for relaxing on in the late afternoon and watching the sun go down. Our boys loved the large yard for playing and relaxing on the hammock near the water. Bedrooms were nice and everyone slept well. Recommended!
The house exceeded expectations. Very comfortable inside and out. Great location for exploring.
We loved our stay! Everything was as described and the property had more than we could have possibly needed. Alwynne was very responsive both prior to arriving and during our stay (we had a couple of minor questions). The house has plenty of room for family and extended family! Would absolutely stay again and it is in such a beautiful location and close to Popham beach!!
It was a pleasure to be able to plan a vacation after staying close to home for over two years. Maine has always been a favourite destination, so we started looking for a pet-friendly property in our preferred location. Alwynne’s home seemed perfect and it was available for the week we wanted. Our interaction with her was excellent. She was very responsive and answered any questions we had. We had no problem finding the property and the house was just as the photos showed. It’s a lovely, large home with a warm, family feel to it. Lots of room to accommodate large groups. The sunsets off the deck were spectacular. Our black lab enjoyed exploring the large property. Alwynne provided lots of information on local restaurants and things to do. The check-in and check-out process was easy and we’d definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway and a true Maine experience!
We had a wonderful week at Alwynne's amazing house in Phippsburg. The rooms are comfortable and there are wonderful touches, like great books, games, and even an awesome record collection. The views and porch overlooking the water are incredible, and the kids loved scampering down the hill and picking wild blueberries. We'd love to visit again next year.
My partner and I just returned from a glorious week at the Wilbur property. The location is fabulously peaceful and gorgeous - nothing beats the sunsets from the deck. But perhaps more than anything, the property was very much a home - not just a rental unit. We were so appreciative of the esthetic and the trust placed in us as guests in the home. We hope to return next summer!
A charming character-filled cottage in an amazing location. Wake up to the sound of lobster boats heading out and the scent of lupines and salt air. Watch the sunset from the deck. I can see us renting again in the future. Loved it.
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