Spectacular waterfront home with panoramic views on 4 private acres !

Harpswell, Maine
$651 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

3 beds and 2 baths home with modern gourmet kitchen on 4 private waterfront acres. This quintessential Maine home is named in memory of Tides, our beloved yellow Labrador Retriever of 13 years, and the ocean tides which will quickly become your best friend and companion when staying at our beautiful Maine retreat. An environmentally friendly home—powered by solar and an automatic standby generator—nestled on 4 waterfront acres with a private road. Our home has a direct path to our private rock beach and water's edge deck offering direct access to the water and Casco Bay. This large family house features 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths, including the master bedroom and a master bath en suite on the main living level. This very private residence offers a unique setting to get away from it all” and unwind. Yet it is also within a 12 minute drive to Brunswick, only 45 minutes to Portland Airport. and roughly 2 1/2 hour drive to Boston.

A perfect few days for us might be spent kayaking right in front of our residence, watching the sunrise over the water, possibly catching a glimpse of an eagle, watching the lobster boats go by while having breakfast, walking down our private road and taking in the beautiful scenery. We will often simply enjoy watching the ocean tides (we have an 11 foot tide) and also walking on the muddy tidal flats which at low tide extend several hundred yards into the bay. A visit to Brunswick to the Crystal Farms farmers market for some of the local produce is a favorite Saturday morning adventure. We highly recommend bringing home some of the local seafood, dining on our enormous deck with a glass of wine, as the moon shines on the water, flooding the house with lunar light.
Close by is the historic Town of Bath and a little further down the coastal highway is Reds where you can feast on world renown lobster rolls (be prepared to stand in line) .
Being die hard foodies we love that we can be in Portland in about 45 minutes and dine at some of the finest restaurants that New England has to offer with excellent choices in farm to table dining. The Street and Fore Street are two favorites and a visit to Portland is not complete without a stop at Standard Bakery and Becky's Diner. If you love sushi then a visit to Miyake is a gastronomical experience to be savored. We also recommend checking out some of Portland’s exciting night life with an excellent selection of ocean front bars and local breweries – it’s a good time and you can always take an UBER back to Harpswell. Don't want to drive to Portland then stay local and check out a nearby dining treasure (in season) at Morse's Cribstone Grill.
A good way to work off all that food would be a trip to nearby Bradbury State Park for a hike to the top of the mountain or, weather permitting, kayaks are available for rental and can be delivered directly to the house.
A visit to LL Bean, along with the other fine retail outlet shops, is almost a requirement in nearby Freeport. Take the scenic Pleasant Hill road back to Brunswick and perhaps stop off first at Bow Street Market . Brunswick is one of our favorite towns and has so much to offer from restaurants, pubs , art galleries, Bowdoin College and did I mention Gelato Fiasco

You will be wondering where the time went and will understand why they say: There are only two types of people in the world , those who live in Harpswell and those that wish they did.

Note- In the about Stan you will see information to a magnificent Quinta in Sintra, Portugal which we also manage (see last two pictures in our Tides Listing) . We offer luxurious accommodations for up to 20 people in two adjoining villas with a total of 10 rooms .
https://www.vrbo.com/8944870ha (message me here as well)

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2100 Sq Ft (195 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Portuguese
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • dennis p.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    great place owner and manager super

  • Steve H.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Very Fast Internet and everything as described. Would recommend this property to anyone who wants to kayak and enjoy a peaceful setting.

  • jeanette r.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    Beautiful location, house, accommodations and views. Would recommend this location and owners highly.

  • Helen C.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    We had a wonderful week at the home---perfect setting for sitting on the deck with the family (and pup) and enjoying the water. House is spacious and works well for everyone to be able to find a nook to read or do puzzles or projects. I think we lived on the porch most days though! We loved kayaking from the property at high tide---and the swimming was lovely.

  • Wendy M.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Perfect Maine summer vacation house! Great location, lots of space, on the water, very clean! What more could you ask for. It was four of us and our dog for a week. House is exactly what you would want in a Maine vacation house. Owner and property manager are very attentive and helpful. We’d love to come back next summer!!!

  • Carolyn C.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We vacation in maine every year This property was overall everything we could want!Water access, views, house, area were amazing !I would definitely book this house again!

  • Justine W.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    We stayed one week and wish it could have been longer. The house is clean, well-maintained, and comfortable. The location is fabulous - on a quiet street with a beautiful view of the water from the house and a private path to a waterfront deck. One of the best stays we've had!

  • Emily B.

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed May 13, 2025

    We absolutely loved our stay at The Tides. It was very peaceful. We spent the trip on the deck, in the kitchen taking advantage of the local seafood and taking naps by the wood stove. The property is beautiful for bird watching and our dog Mojo was fascinated by everything, especially the turkeys. The owner and manager were very helpful and available when something arose which we needed assistance with. We cannot wait to return.

  • Sandra G.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 19, 2025

    The Tides was appointed better than any short term rental I have ever stayed in. Everything I looked for was there, tea pot, broiler pan, cookie sheet, pasta server, rags to wipe the dog’s feet, etc. It was quiet and secluded. We had a delightful time.

  • Maryanna

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    This bayside home was impeccably clean and had everything needed for a wonderful week's vacation. I highly recommend it!

  • Timothy O.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Great location, great house!

  • Dan W.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    Great place! Exceptionally clean, conveniently located, wonderful water view and well stocked.

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$651+
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