Privacy Views And Casual Elegance_ Family Estate

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Aerial view - island in front of house on private cove

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Amenities
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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14836 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Harpswell, ME

Thomas Point Beach20 min drive
Bowdoin College23 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS)35 min drive
Popham Beach49 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Situated on 6 quiet acres at the end of a secluded road, with a commanding and private view of a tidal lobster cove opening to the ocean, Spruce Cove is the perfect retreat for families and friends seeking relaxation, entertainment, and a venue for exploring Maine's fabulous mid-coast region. This stunning family estate has three master bedrooms, another private bedroom with double bed and a children's bunk room and play house. Furnished elegantly with antiques, art and oriental rugs, Spruce Cove boasts a formal living room, spacious study and entertainment room, a sun porch, huge cook's kitchen with Wolfe range and amenities, and a 14-person dining-room table looking out onto the cove. An outside fire pit and porch makes for perfect evenings of quiet conversation. The walkout basement has a ping pong table, darts and an extra catering kitchen. Follow a winding path and you are at the boat dock. Located a mere 15 minutes from Bowdoin College, Spruce Cove offers refined and tasteful luxury in the middle of Maine's historic lobster region..

Property manager

Carla --- Member of Homeaway since 2005

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not ideal for toddlers but call to discuss

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You can smoke outside but not good for you!

1. Owner reserves the right to screen occupants/this is a high end home and rented only twice a year to mostly extended families taking very good care

2. No more than 14 occupants- also I love children but toddlers will need supervision- stairs and art objects around

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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 in a rural area and on the waterfront. First Parish Church and Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cathance River Preserve and Mast Landing Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Paddleworks and Land's End Gift Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.

Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

Casco Bay - 1 min walk
Thomas Point Beach - 20 min drive
Bowdoin College - 23 min drive
Maine Street - 24 min drive
Popham Beach - 49 min drive

Getting around

Brunswick Maine Street Station - 32 min drive
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Flight Deck Brewing - 20 min drive
Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe Brunswick Landing - 20 min drive
Gurnet Trading Co. - 13 min drive
Allen's Seafood - 30 min drive
Clam Hunter Seafood - 32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Privacy Views And Casual Elegance_ Family Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Privacy Views And Casual Elegance_ Family Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Privacy Views And Casual Elegance_ Family Estate located?

This family-friendly Harpswell holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Casco Bay, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Thomas Point Beach and Ragged Island. Androscoggin River and Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

JEFF B., New Orleans, LA.

8 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Property

Pictures don't do it justice. This is a great house, beautiful views of the cove and easy to get around to other things to see and do in Maine. Can't say enough good things about the property, the owner (Carla is fantastic), and the house. We had 10 family members with us (Age range from 78 to 10) and all loved it. Outdoor Fire Pit was easy to use, 5/6 kayaks made for some fun outdoor recreation, and the floor plan was perfect for us. I was a bit skeptical about not having A/C (we are all from New Orleans) but the cool breezes off of the water made the house temperature and humidity perfect. Loved it and would book it again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Guilderland NY, USA

4 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Week!!!!

Carla's home was absolutely wonderful. We were there celebrating my Mom's 90th birthday and all of us enjoyed everything about it, especially the big table near the kitchen with the wonderful view, the fire pit and the sunroom.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

23 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maine Paradise

This is an unparalleled luxury home set above a private cove amidst a beautiful pine forest. It fit the needs of our multi-generational family very well. We especially appreciated how well equipped it was for paddle sports.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K., Eugene, OR

27 Sept 2018

What a magical week!

Our family (4 children under 5, 6 thirty-somethings, and 2 grandparents) just got home from our incredible week at Carla's house. We cannot thank her enough for her hospitality and sharing her beautiful house with us. The love she has for her place, the community, and her state is evident. The location of the house is remote that you feel like you have the whole beautiful cove to yourself, yet you are minutes away from all you could need), including many places to eat-in or take out from, with some of the best lobster rolls we have ever had. We spent a day on a sailboat, went blueberry picking, enjoyed the sweet towns in the area, and flew kites on the beach. The setting of the house is just perfect. There is a short stroll down to the waterfront or a beautiful, well-maintained trail right from the front yard that both someone with bad knees and a third-trimester pregnant lady could do. The gardens were just beautiful We enjoyed a beautiful outdoor fire-pit complete with s'mores as well as a softball game with the kiddos in the front yard. There were mosquitos (nothing some bug spray couldn't take care of), but we never saw a single tick. Even though the environs and setting were perfect, staying inside Carla's beautiful house was a treat too! You have an incredible view of the water from the kitchen for wonderful family breakfasts and dinners. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked and labeled and big enough for all of us to create magical meals together. Our favorite spot, though, was next to the kitchen in the sunroom. Plenty of comfy places to sit (including an indoor porch swing) and read or just curl up for a cup of tea. There are other amazing living room areas too that each have their own character, filled with beautiful art and antiques. There is even a huge basement, so I heard, but I just realized that we had so much fun on the first two floors, I never even went downstairs! The bedrooms are each unique and comfortable with huge windows that gave our family lots of options (although 3 of the rooms had no blinds). There was an adorable kids' room complete with a small playroom that was just perfect. Although there is no air-conditioning, we were very comfortable as the house was also incredibly airy with plenty of fans. We were so sad to have to leave such a magical spot that is perfect for a group of friends or family coming together to enjoy each others' company and all of the beauty the area has to offer! Thank you, Carla!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

1 July 2018

Large private beautiful home

This house is exactly as described. It is a large home on a very private lot with lots of ammenitites. I will go over all the pros and cons of this home. Pros- large home with tons of space. This was perfect for my large family. The house was extremely well appointed. We are a family that enjoys cooking. Everything we needed was there. Great range, large fridge and freezer. Service ware for at least 12. Loved the fireplaces and pit. Being from Fl the weather was chilly for us, so it was pleasant for us to have some additional warmth. There were games and puzzles for the kids and adults. We really enjoyed doing a couple puzzles while overlooking the water. Home had amazing landscape. It was nice looking at everyday. We were 15-40 minutes from everything we needed to do. The homes location was perfect for us. Prior to arriving Carla sent information about the house and surrounding areas with map ( nice touch) she also had a cute welcome basket. My wife and mother loved this (it was very cute) and had the best scavenger hunt. This was perfect for the one rainy day we had. So much fun for the whole family. Carla, she was easy to communicate with and is a nice person. Cons- There were ticks everywhere (except the front yard) we didn’t get any hitchhikers there. However, walking the path to the dock, backyard, and fire pit, someone in our party had a hitchhiker. This of course was not the fault of Carla, it’s just a part of nature and Maine in June. Non the less, it limited the time we could spend outside. Ian, didn’t answer his phone. I tried him on two separate occasions. Carla, on the other hand, did, but I felt guilty having to call her. Couldn’t get the Apple TV to connect. Not a big deal to the adults, but we downloaded some new movies for the kids to watch at night that I couldn’t air stream. All and all, this house couldn’t of suited our needs more. A beautiful property, great owner and perfect for big and small families. If we visit the area again, we would not hesitate to rent this stunning home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Carla --- Member of Homeaway since 2005

HI there- Here I am in front of my Maine home with one of my huge Dahlias- I have over many varieties that grow beside the house in the summer. My whole family are Mainers and my mom and dad met at the Brunswick naval air station long ago. My grandfather owned the town grain store in Bath and my great grandfather had a farm once attacked by Indians. Spruce Cove is a magical place and home to me and my grown boys
(occasionally) and many friends from around the world all summer. We come in the winter too for cosy retreats and snow shoeing and contemplation.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because my husband fell in love with it the minute he saw it and was so very happy here. It has a magical quality about it because of the tides coming and going , the wildlife and the tranquility. Every summer is filled with wonderful memorable times from the fairy twinkles of fireflies in the woods in June to the fall colors brilliantly shining off the cove in October.

What makes this property unique

You drive fifteen minutes from Bowdin College and Brunswick
(only 30 from LL Bean) and find yourself in the most quiet serene setting of nature imaginable Bald eagles soar overhead, baby foxes cavort on the walls around the garden and the tides ebb and flow teaming with birdlife and an occasional deer, stripers caught right in the Cove off of my kayak.

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