Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy

Harpswell, Maine
$571 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

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Property Type

Sleep 7

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Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Enjoy your Maine vacation in this traditional waterfront log cabin.  The summer home for one of the area's shipbuilding families, Crow's Nest provides unparalleled privacy and is just a quick 10 minute drive from Bowdoin College and Brunswick's bustling Maine Street.  A large yard, woods, and access to hiking trails lead to endless exploring.  Catch stunning sunsets from the large porch or Adirondack chairs at the yard's edge beside the fire pit.  Includes access to a separate playhouse (affectionately called the Baby Camp by the owners) where your little ones can spend countless hours letting their imaginations run wild!

Step inside the living room with oversized rock fireplace (gas) and cathedral ceiling.  The wood inside this cabin is sure to impress! The living room opens to the eat-in kitchen.  There is a full bathroom off the kitchen, with tub/shower combo.  The first bedroom offers two twin beds.  Across the hallway, which is lined with historical family photographs, you'll find an office (with futon folding into a full for additional sleeping options).  At the end of the hallway lies the master bedroom, with king-sized bed and cathedral ceilings.  A master bath, with tub/shower combo completes the private master suite. 

Follow the massive staircase and you'll find a bonus living and sleeping space in the open loft, complete with two twin beds and a full-sized bed.  

Dogs are welcome at Crow's Nest (a non-refundable pet fee applies). More than one dog requires permission from host. If booking on VRBO click on Travelers box and check box by I am traveling with pets.

Bed types/descriptions:
First Floor:
Master Bedroom with King-Sized Bed
Second Bedroom with King-Sized Bed
Third Bedroom/Office with Futon

Second Floor Loft Space:
Four Twin Beds
Full-Sized Bed

Bathroom setup/description:
First Floor - Full Bath with Shower/Tub Combo; Master Bath with Shower/Tub Combo

Air Conditioning: Yes, window AC units located in the Living Room, 1st floor bedroom with 2 twins (king in 2025), and 1st floor king primary bedroom
Beach/Water Access: Direct, on property via private stairs
Beach Towels: Not included
Departure Cleaning: Included
Cable TV: Cable TV in Living Room and Primary King Bedroom
Closest Shopping Village: Brunswick, 10min away
Coffee Maker: Yes, regular drip coffee maker
Dishwasher: Yes
Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided
Heat Source: Hot Water Baseboard Furnace
Internet Access: Yes, Xfinity Cable Internet and WiFi
Linens & Bath Towels: Included, beds are made prior to guest arrival and towels remain in their sanitized packaging, placed on each bed
Lobster Pot: Yes
Outdoor Firepit: Yes
Parking: 2-4 cars
Stairs to Water: Yes
Trash Removal: Included, picked up weekly (for multi-week stays) or upon departure
TV: TV in Living Room and King Bedroom
Usable Fireplaces: Yes, Propane Fireplace in Living Room with Thermostat Control
Washer & Dryer: Yes
Water Frontage: Direct water frontage
Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2294 Sq Ft (213 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Nancy

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    Great stay, great cabin on the water; I would definitely stay there again!!!

  • william p.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: everything was wonderful. just need a little more storage for our groceries. (Drygoods etc.) couldn't ask for a better location

  • Katie S.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved our time at Crow's Nest. The name is perfect as it tucked away in a beautiful isolated area right on the water & surrounded by nature reserves. The house met all of our needs and was nice and roomy. We spent the majority of our time on the wraparound porch, enjoying the view. Our dogs were in heaven as were we. The Mainstay crew was super responsive throughout & we loved that we felt 'away from it all' but had easy access to Brunswick for groceries, restaurants, etc... We can't wait to come back!

  • Nancy D.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely log cabin nestled in the woods, water side, great view of the water. The cabin was very clean and well equiped. Great location; close to downtown Brunswick/Bowdoin College. Host gave great instructions and responded immediately with any questions. I highly recommend staying here!!

  • Elizabeth R.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very good experience. Exceptionally dog friendly: we appreciated the side entrance with hose to wash off muddy dogs and mud room capability.The house was cozy and welcoming and we enjoyed reading the family history and being a part of the Heritage trail. We met interesting people on our walks and liked the farm stand. Location was perfect for shopping and eating out. I would definitely recommend this property.Would definitely recommend this property.

  • Anna H.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As always, our vacation with MaineStay was wonderful. Crows Nest was lovely,quiet and clean. Highly recomend this house.

  • Jane L.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Nestled in the Maine woods, this is a beautiful spot for a get-a-way! Very quiet and peaceful.

  • Christopher E.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We could not have had a more lovely stay! Crow's Nest is completely secluded and surrounded by woods on all sides, perched above the bay with sunset views - just perfect. All amenities were exactly as advertised, the home was clean and all features were in working order, easily accessible and well prepared. Thank you Maine Stay, we could not have had a better birthday in Maine!

  • Lily P.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2023

    Stayed Aug 27, 2023

    The location is amazing - walking along the beach shore with our baby was the highlight of the trip. And the size of the cabin is nice, along with the cleanliness of the kitchen/bathrooms and overall check in process. However - if you are allergic to dust, you will have an issue staying here - there is dust everywhere, on the fans, windows, top of mirrors etc. Also, the main bedroom bed is like sleeping on a cement slab. I am not a picking mattress sleeper, but this was a doozy. And lastly, the TV remote buttons do not all work so you are not able to click down or right making it impossible to watch what you want to watch.

  • Kathy Y.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2022

    Stayed Oct 6, 2022

    Beautiful cabin. Nice walking trail next to the property. Centrally located to enjoy Harpswell, Brunswick, and Portland.

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$571+
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