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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Bowdoin College
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Popham Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Harpswell

Oceanside stay.At this Harpswell vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Casco Bay and 6 miles (10 km) of Paddleworks. Ragged Island is within 6 miles (10 km) and Bailey Island Bridge is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bailey Island Bridge - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Bowdoin College - 17 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Maine Street - 18 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 29 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Popham Beach - 51 min drive - 29.1 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 16 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe Brunswick Landing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Flight Deck Brewing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Italian Sandwich Shoppes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gurnet Trading Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lofty cottage

- Kayaks and life preservers available
- Pets welcome children under 17 are free
- Washer and dryer available
This home is newly built. Spacious living room, kitchen that has all you may need for cooking, coffee keurig coffee maker ( we will provde some coffee for your stay.) Microwave, dishes. There is 2 comfy sofas. Cable and internet.
2 decks, one large and a private deck off the master bedroom. Large windows facing the ocean where you can watch the lobsterman hauling up their daily catch.

Property manager

Mike and Connie Bernier

Languages

English

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$372 nightly
The price is $405
May 12 - May 13
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please always clean up after your animals.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is also a loft with 2 twin beds.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
A Place Where Travelers Will Relax Enjoy the Quiet the Privacy

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lofty cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 21 mi (36-min drive) away from the Wiscasset, ME (ISS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lofty cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Lofty cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.8 mi (22-min drive) from Thomas Point Beach.

Does Lofty cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lofty cottage ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lofty cottage ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lofty cottage ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lofty cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lofty cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lofty cottage to downtown Harpswell?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Sebascodegan Island.

Lofty cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dr. Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay in Cabin

The house was terrific: the setting, the cleanliness, access to the shoreline. We woke up extra early to see the sunrise. BUT...a few "fixes" are really needed, e.g., the tv was super frustrating because no subscriptions were paid and we could only watch the 2 News stations, and the icemaker made LOUD terrible noises off and on in the middle of the night (but it didn't even work!!?). Perhaps you could make the house even prettier with a new set of linens too?
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay!

We really enjoyed our time here has a beautiful view of the ocean. Had all the things needed to kayak and go out on the water. Nice and secluded. Had a fire pit, which was lovely to turn on In the evening. Would recommend this place and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommended

Beautiful house with large windows, wonderful deck with views overlooking the bay, excellent kayaking, and responsive hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lofty

Ideal location overlooking the bay with nice attached deck and additional deck, and float for swimming and water access. Cottage is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost Heaven, Sebascodegan

My husband and I visited from North Carolina in August, so the weather and open windows were glorious. Our son and granddaughters live in Harpswell and he brought his little runabout over to the dock. We had a blast exploring the islands and collecting washed-up buoys, picking wild blackberries, and hiking the.trails.numeroutrails,ancooling local sea
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, place

The best place we've stayed at in our 25 years of summer rentals Maine. Charm, deck overlooking the water, furnishings matched, all appliances worked
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Pennsylvania, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely setting on the bay.

Great house on a quiet bay…lots of eagles, osprey, cormorants, and even a seal. Used the kayaks for a nice paddle around the area. Clean, comfortable house in a nice area. Lots of hiking nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunrise/sunset

We had an absolutely fantastic stay. Mike and Connie were perfect hosts. The sunrises and sunsets were breathtaking. Very peaceful and calming week. We can’t soak up enough of this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

Place was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

My son, his partner, my 2 dogs had a wonderful time. We swam and kayaked as well as enjoyed making one of the house puzzles. The property has 2 bedrooms with 2 queen beds - the description states 1 bedroom which is incorrect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Randy & LInda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok property

Property so-so, neighborhood isn’t desirable, junky and unkept. The home itself was clean….although pots/pans, eating utensils was old, stained or in bad shape. Otherwise the water view is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sumiko C., Catskill mountain New York

Disliked: Cleanliness

Campsite bungalow

We take our annual family trip to Maine and this listing seemed good since it was dock access,but the ad was not informative, this bungalow is in a campsite style with other bungalow, we had plumbing issues on the first night,no water pressure,and we had to manually remove waste materials. I notified owner husband and Mr.Mike was very compassionate, but ultimate decisions would fall on the wife for any refund. Well she understood the issues and at first refused to refund the 5 days,but at the end she decided to make the right decisions and comply to dissatisfied clients. Overall if you like the campsite bungalow style ,you decide but the ad was not accurate,it seemed it was a single private home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

The cottage was better than description or the pictures and must bee seen to appreciateit. I must have looked at pictures and reviews for a week before booking, yet when we arrived we were simply shocked at the view and the equaly great cottage. Amazing sunrises and night-time star viewing. The hosts do a great job making sure everything you could need is available.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Such a great place. Beautiful view, quiet, very clean, loved the kayaks. You could nit pick some minor things but there’s so much positive it’s not worth doing that. My only real complaint would be the neighbor we got in another cabin on day 4. They decided to tie up their two large dogs outside starting early in the morning. These dogs would bark at everything and kind of ruined the setting… and sleep. Outside of that this place was worth every penny.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Michelle L L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home on the Water

The location of the home was beautiful. We were just feet from the water and property had a dock and kayaks. We didn't have much time to enjoy it as we had only planned an overnight stay. We hadn't heard from the owners with the entry code info so we reached out a couple hours before check-in time. (Possibly they would have sent it before check-time so I need to give them the benefit of the doubt, but typically when we stay at a VRBO we get the info the day before or morning of our stay.) When we arrived at the home, every window was open and the house was freezing inside (51 degrees). It was a windy, chilly day. We couldn't get the gas fireplace to start so I messaged the owner to inquire how to get the fireplace or some other heat source going, but never heard back. We were able to warm the bedrooms with space heaters so we slept fairly comfortably with the bedroom doors closed. The next morning I messaged the owner again with a question about the trash and also let them know we survived the night in the freezing house. They did not acknowledge the issue we had with the heat, just wished us safe travels. We did stay only one night, and we arrived pretty late, so I get that the owners probably weren't that concerned about issues/comfort for us, but the final cost was about $475, so I would have liked to have heard back on the temperature issue. Aside from communication/responsiveness, it's a beautiful location and probably would have been a fun place to spend a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniela L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Get-Away

Charming cottage on the bay. Hiking, sailing, relaxing filled the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

!

Our stay was fantastic. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty spot

Enjoyed home away from home during college drop off
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn B., Enfield

Liked: Cleanliness

So in love⛵️☀️💗

Connie and Mike have done so much to make Lofty amazing! We spent most of the week just floating in the float watches the seals and the ospreys and the fish. The kayaks were fun too. The very quiet neighborhood made for some great sleeping. We are already counting down the days til our 3rd vacation at Lofty.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect!

This cottage was perfect and beautiful! We loved the location, the place is big, it has everything you need! Great access to the water! We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Long Weekend

We had the best time!! The house was very clean. Host Mike and Connie were welcoming and helpful. Our family of 6 plus the dog fit comfortably, and the kids and adults all had a blast kayaking, swimming, relaxing, and seeing some of the local sites. Brunswick (nearby) was very convenient for quick grocery runs and takeout when needed. We’d stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot

This property is in a very quiet peaceful location. The wildlife is wonderful. The camp is comfortable. The dock is shared - something to note as it’s in front of the camp. It’s a lovely spot. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice coastal property, with a few caveats

2. The road: The property itself is located down a very rough twisty dirt road with big hills. It would be easy to drive in an SUV or 4-wheel drive. I wish the property highlighted this. You're also surrounded closely by other houses, included some rough trailers. Drive very slow (<5 mph) and beware deer and kids. Limited privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and location!

The property is great - really nice space, fully stocked and comfortable. Great location! would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022