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Spectacular waterfront home with panoramic views on 4 private acres !

Spectacular waterfront home with panoramic views on 4 private acres !

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The Tides sits on 400ft of waterfront
The Tides sits on 4 acres
Exterior
Sunrise
Hanging out below our water's edge deck

Overview of Spectacular waterfront home with panoramic views on 4 private acres !

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Harpswell, ME
  • Popular LocationThomas Point Beach17 min drive
  • Popular LocationMid Coast Hospital17 min drive
  • Popular LocationBowdoin College17 min drive
  • AirportWiscasset, ME (ISS)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3rd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathrrom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spectacular waterfront home with panoramic views on 4 private acres !

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)

Property manager

Stan
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
No Parties at All

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs and Cats only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No more than 2 unrelated (non- family) guests
No docking of boats permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Parties at All
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harpswell

Located in Harpswell, this holiday home is on the beach. Maine Street and Montsweag Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cathance River Preserve and Mast Landing Sanctuary. Paddleworks and Maine Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Thomas Point Beach - 17 min drive
  • Mid Coast Hospital - 17 min drive
  • Bowdoin College - 17 min drive
  • Maine State Music Theater - 19 min drive
  • Maine Street - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Brunswick Maine Street Station - 30 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cabin - 21 min drive
  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 20 min drive
  • KFC - 13 min drive
  • Burger King - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular waterfront home with panoramic views on 4 private acres ! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular waterfront home with panoramic views on 4 private acres !?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular waterfront home with panoramic views on 4 private acres !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular waterfront home with panoramic views on 4 private acres ! located?

This Harpswell holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Casco Bay, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Thomas Point Beach and Gulf of Maine. Ragged Island and Androscoggin River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Géraldine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Nice for Maine vacation. Host is super helpful Huge private backyard with fire pits and lot of trees. Minor thing, water access is a bit tricky and subject to tides
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway!
We had such a great time staying here! The house was clean and in a perfect location to access so many great trails, beaches, restaurants, etc. And the property manager and homeowner both reached out ahead of time and day of check-in to make sure we had everything we needed, making communication so easy while we were there. We had a lovely vacation. Thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene and wonderful
My family of 4 all enjoyed this very comfortable and attractive house thoroughly. The accommodations are all in place and easy to use, and the surroundings are classy and fun. Within driving distance to everything, yet the best of all is right there in the backyard. The most calming and enjoyable to us was the sitting dock overseeing a pristine wildlife preserve.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

A T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Tides
This is a wonderful, beautiful and private location! The house was so well stocked. The owner and property manager were amazing, accessible and made sure we had everything we needed to make our vacation stay comfortable and relaxing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We stayed at the Tides for the first time this July. The ower was very reaponsive and provided all the necessary information for the home. As well as checked in with us durring our stay to make sure things were going well.The house was very clean and there was plently of supplies. The views were amazing. The only downside was there were tons of mosquitos so make sure to bring bug spray! Would absolutly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stan

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We have lived in Europe and the USA but the beauty and serenity of Harpswell reminds us of our years living on the coast of Portugal . When we are not in Harpswell we might be found on Long Island , NY or visiting our sons in Manhattan or in Washington DC or back in Portugal.

I grew up in Carcavelos, off the coast of Portugal a few kilometers from Sintra (about 30 minutes from Lisbon the capital of Portugal). Sintra is a magical place known for its extraordinary beauty and ancient Quintas, Palaces and Castles, the most famous of which is the Palacio Da Pena once the summer residence of the Portuguese Royal family and the renowned jewel in the crown of the Sintra Hills. My grandmother had a house on the foothills of Sintra and I vividly recall the magic and beauty of my many summers in the area. Over the years we have lived and visited Sintra/Cascais many times and one of the reasons we acquired “The Tides” in Maine is the remarkable similarity to the coast of Portugal.

Recently I have partnered with old friends and acquaintances to offer exceptional accommodations and events in Sintra , Portugal at two adjoining Quintas (Estates).

https://www.vrbo.com/2299831

We can manage spectacular events such a birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, renewal of vows etc. hosted at The Quintas, all managed by our team of professionals in Portugal. We can pick you up at the airport, host your event , offer tours and hand holding throughout your stay (you will be provided with a 24/7 mobile contact phone number of your event host throughout your stay). Or you can just book your stay with us and enjoy our luxurious accommodations !

Why they chose this property

While having lived on or near the coasts of Western Europe and East Coast USA we have never owned a piece of our own waterfront property that was private and with the stunning views offered by this property . After many months of looking we fell in love with Harpswell . The house is only 6 miles from Brunswick and 45 minutes to Portland Me . It is difficult to believe that such beauty and privacy can exist within only a 10 minute drive to the very cosmopolitan town of Brunswick and home of Bowdoin College.

What makes this property unique

The sunrises and rising moon views over the water make this a unique place . We love the vaulted ceiling and the large stone fireplace . Master bedroom and master bath on main level of house is so very convenient and we will never buy another house in New England that doesn't have a wood burning stove. Being able to walk to the waters edge and watch the lobster boats and wild life while sipping morning coffee is something that is priceless. Very private (adjoining property to the south sits on 80 acres) yet within 6 mins drive to excellent shopping and within 45 mins to some of the finest restaurants in the USA in Portland Me. Surrounding our home are the great outdoors immediately offering kayaking , fishing, swimming, hiking and wild life watching to name a few .

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