Waterfront Sanctuary

this house is so awesome - everything about it is wonderful: views from every location (woodsy wonderland to subtle serenity of tidal basin and birds), openness without vastness inside, multiple areas for relative privacy (but closeness for earshot connection without hollering) - even the windowSILLS were thoughtfully wide... we thought we would come to Harpswell and hang out in the house a little, and go out for lobsters a lot, and we ended up in the house for a week with only one venture for takeout at Cook's, which was great, but not great enough to get us to leave the house again. that's not true - we took the canoe to the tiny island just upstream from the Secret Beach (the path is real, not manicured), where there was a nook for pulling in and a tree made for climbing. my small dog (Toy Poodle) had issues with the stairs (they're open to the space below), but by the fifth day was going up and down the first two levels like a champ, and Drew was awesome to hang out with, helpful, and super respectful... we didn't want to leave, and will absolutely be returning. 💙

The cabin is lovely. Great shared spaces, large windows with light, two decks. Having a washer dryer was a plus as well. Drew was super helpful and friendly. Would recommend!

I grabbed the rental Because it was waterfront with kayaks and a canoe. Mudfront is more accurate for all but high tide. There are boats….one canoe paddle was old and broken. There is no actual path to the waters edge. It is overgrown, steep and slippery. The Very nice caretaker had not ventured to the waterfront in the last year. —-The interior of the house was nice enough. The view is disappointing and the deck is dilapidated. If you have children, the deck railing does not meet the International Residential Code….it is dangerous. We left a day early. It’s our 4th time to Harpswell and our only disappointment. Had I understood the reality about the waterfront and the inaccessibility of the boats, I would have opted for the many nicer properties without the prime waterfront amenities I believed I paid for.

This stay has waterfront access and you can canoe or kayak which is especially beautiful at sundown. The house is kept up nice and the decks are great for relaxing outside and enjoying the view. The location is close to all the most interesting places to see and good local restaurants. The host is super friendly, accommodating and easy to work with.

Inspired architecture amidst the trees and tides. The host was excellent - helpful and communicative. Would definitely like to return again.

Very nice stay.. quiet, relaxing, clean.. The owner Drew is in the house nextdoor.. very nice and friendly.. will stay here again

Unique property close to alot of interesting attractions. Feels like camping in a remote cabin. Appreciated the hospitality of our host who addressed any issues we had.

Away from the crowds - commune with mature

We’d come back!

Loved the isolation of this place. Very comfortable cottage just as described. The owner lives next door and was very helpful but also respected our privacy. The stars at night were magnificence. Lots of cool things to explore on the islands. Had lobster every day.