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Smart TV, DVD player
Property grounds
Beach
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6945 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Mitchell Field
    ‪1 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Harpswell

This vacation home places you next to Casco Bay and within 2 miles (3 km) of Mitchell Field. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Mitchell Field - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 23 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook's Lobster & Ale House - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪South Freeport Village Market - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bailey Island General Store - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Iris Eats Maine - ‬18 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.

Bay Vista - 3BR, 2BA waterfront home with sunset views over Middle Bay

Waterfront Bliss Awaits at This Renovated Cottage on Middle Bay

Step into the living room of this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage and feel as though you're standing on the bridge of a ship—surrounded by water on all sides. With stunning 180-degree views of Middle Bay in the Casco Bay area, this home offers a rare sense of immersion in nature. Just steps away, a private stairway leads to your own 100 feet of peaceful sand, rock, and calm-water beachfront—perfect for swimming, kayaking, fishing, or simply relaxing by the shore.

The spacious deck is ideal for grilling and dining al fresco, while the separate yard invites you to enjoy lawn games like badminton or catch. You’ll experience the perfect balance of peace and connection, with serenity on the water and proximity to nearby attractions. Watch the sunset with a glass of wine in hand as the sky puts on a show just for you.

Inside, the cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy dining area for six, and a comfortable living room with panoramic ocean views. Kick back with the wall-mounted TV, cable, and internet—or just soak in the views.

Upstairs, you’ll find a bedroom with both a queen and twin bed, a full bath with a shower, a hallway closet, and the primary bedroom offering a king bed and breathtaking ocean vistas. Downstairs (daylight basement) includes a private queen bedroom, additional storage, and access to the washer and dryer. For year-round comfort, the home is equipped with heat pumps offering both heating and air conditioning.

In addition to the peaceful seaside neighborhood setting, you’re just 15 minutes from Brunswick’s shops, restaurants, and amenities. Whether you're exploring tidal pools with the kids, enjoying a romantic evening on the deck, or basking in the quiet luxury of seaside living, this cottage delivers the ultimate coastal Maine getaway.

Your perfect oceanfront escape is waiting—come make it your new favorite vacation tradition.

Pets are welcome at Bay Vista (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:
Second Floor-
Master with King Bed
Second Bedroom with Queen and Twin Bed
Daylight Basement-
Third bedroom- Queen Bed

Bathroom setup/description:
On Main Level- Full Bath with Shower Only
Second Floor- Full Bath with Shower Only

Air Conditioning: Yes, via heat pumps in daylight basement, first level, king bedroom, and 1 portable AC unit in twin bedroom
Beach/Water Access: Direct, on property via private stairs, rocky/pebbly shoreline
Beach Towels: Not included
Departure Cleaning: Included
Cable TV: No cable, Smart TV only
Closest Shopping Village: Brunswick, 15min away
Coffee Maker: Yes, automatic drip AND Keurig available
Dishwasher: Yes
Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided
Heat Source: Heat Pumps and 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: No
Parking: 2 cars
Stairs to Water: Yes
Trash Removal: Included, picked up weekly (for multi-week stays) or upon departure
TV: Smart TV in Living Room
Usable Fireplaces: No
Washer & Dryer: Yes, located in daylight basement
Water Frontage: Direct ocean frontage
Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 945 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

2769-203298

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Harpswell, just steps from Casco Bay. You'll also find Ash Cove Pottery and Mitchell Field within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Bay Vista - 3BR, 2BA waterfront home with sunset views over Middle Bay?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Bay Vista - 3BR, 2BA waterfront home with sunset views over Middle Bay good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV in each house, and some feature ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at Bay Vista - 3BR, 2BA waterfront home with sunset views over Middle Bay?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Bay Vista - 3BR, 2BA waterfront home with sunset views over Middle Bay?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wiscasset, ME (ISS), which is 25.2 mi away (42 minutes by car). Another top airport is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM), which is around 17.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Bay Vista - 3BR, 2BA waterfront home with sunset views over Middle Bay?

Yes, every house at Bay Vista - 3BR, 2BA waterfront home with sunset views over Middle Bay comes with a patio and some offer ocean views.

Bay Vista - 3BR, 2BA waterfront home with sunset views over Middle Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suewana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location had everything we needed, and it was very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and immaculate property. Everything we needed. Spectacular views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was idyllic, and I cannot wait to come back. Check-in/out were very easy with detailed instructions provided. House was clean and well-maintained. A lovely, quiet neighborhood with amazing water views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred L H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Fantastic! Even better than we we imagined. Beautiful views of the bay, short walk down to the shoreline and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. At the top of our list for our next family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Nice locaton and beautiful views of the water

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 enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. The rental was exactly as it was described in the listing. We found the property management team to be responsive and pleasant.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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

Great Vacation

I had a wonderful stay. The views of the ocean were incredible. Comfortable sleeping quarters and a great view. The deck had a beautiful sunset. Enjoyed watching the boats go back and forth. Very happy with the whole place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Wonderful place to relax and enjoy the Maine coast

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: This is our second time at Bay Vista. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. The property is conveniently located to several outdoor experiences but you won't want to leave. The views are speculation. The sunsets unforgettable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merri S.

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

Beautiful views

Beautiful sunsets over the water!! Nice deck with table and chairs and large windows in living room and upstairs bedroom overlooking the water. Bedroom with twin beds is small and bedroom in basement is a bit stuffy but both are ok. You can walk along the beach when the tide is out and take dips when the tide is high. House was well supplied. We enjoyed our stay and had fun exploring the area! Be sure to eat at The Dolphin!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Love it from Lovell

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: Our stay at Bay Vista was perfect! The views were amazing, sunsets included! It was great to be able to walk the beach at low tide and swim at high tide. The home was very clean and comfortable, loved all the windows, and had everything we needed. The location was great, various areas to explore locally, and convenient to have Brunswick close by. The management team was great with providing us all necessary info, and always quick to respond if we had questions. We look forward to staying here again- thank you!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Portland, ME

Fantastic views & relaxing stay

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: We’ve never stayed in the midcoast area before and were very pleased with our experience with the Bay Vista property and MaineStay Vacations. The property had amazing views and was in a nice, quiet area, very conducive to a relaxing vacation. It was clean, well-stocked and comfortable - we spent a lot of time enjoying the views from the deck, kayaking from nearby George Mitchell Park and driving around the area. It was very humid during our stay, so we were very happy to have A/C!The MaineStay team was very informative and super responsive, making sure we had all of the necessary info to fully enjoy our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annette F.

Lovely spot to unwind!

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: The location of this rental is unmatched! At the end of a private dirt road with no traffic or noise other than the sound of a boat or waves lapping. It was great to sleep with the windows open as well. We'd definitely come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN B.

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

Sunset central

Beautiful views of Middle Bay. Mornings watching the lobster boats and evenings watching the sunsets, all while listening to the sea gulls discuss who's getting the day's findings. Compliment this taste of Maine with a fresh and brightly remodeled cottage, and you can't go wrong staying here if you're looking to experience everything Maine coast has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Susan N.

Great place, well appointed, would repeat!

We thoroughly enjoyed out stay at Bay Vista in Harpswell Maine this past week. The house was right on the water, with a great porch, awesome views, the best sunsets ever! It was very comfortable for my husband and I and we could have accommodated another 4 people easily. The owners provided any item you might need in a kitchen and we were lacking for nothing to cook every night! The house was very clean, in very good condition with no real complaints at all. We would recommend this property anytime and would surely do it again another time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gregg R.

Great home base for a beautiful vacation

We spent three nights at Bay Vista and had a fantastic time. The house has everything you need and was a very comfortable place to wake up and come home to after exploring the area during the days. You can't beat the gorgeous views of the water from the master bedroom and living room. The amenities were all in working order and everything was nice and clean. The nearby SchoolHouse Cafe deserves special mention and immediately became our favorite way to start our days - delicious coffee and breakfast. Each day started there, included a couple of beautiful hikes (they are everywhere and well marked), walks along coves and beaches, and delicious dinners in the Harpswell area or Brunswick (loved El Camino). We highly recommend Bay Vista. Hope to get back there someday...
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Randolph G.

House with all the amenities on the water...

This is the second time we have stayed in Bay Vista. When we arrived the house was clean and well stocked with toiletries and the basics for cooking. Everything worked well and it was very comfortable for 5 adults and 2 children. Nice deck over looking the bay with a big gas grill. We would recommend this property highly. Places to eat...Five Islands, The Dolphin, Schoolhouse Café, Erica's, and for dessert Gelato Fiasco in Brunswick. Things to do...Portland Seadogs baseball, a schooner sail out of Portland, hiking, kayaking, and driving around visiting the small towns and lighthouses. There is also a bike ride in Portland of lighthouses which we heard about. And watching the sunset over the islands across the bay.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Overpriced for level if accommodation

Cottage is nicely updated and appointed.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

We highly recommend a stay at Bay Vista

In fact, I just recommended Bay Vista to my brother for his upcoming Maine trip. As the other reviewers note, the view is second to none - whether sitting on the deck or looking out from any of the many bay-facing windows in the house. We were often out and about exploring the area from Harpswell to Portland, but Bay Vista was a lovely gathering spot for our family. We have stayed in other rentals over the years and after we arrive we realize that the online pictures were clearly outdated; however, Bay Vista looks just like it does in the photos. The house has updates throughout, including new appliances, fixtures, and flooring; yet, the updates don't take away and even enhance the Maine cottage feel that we were hoping for on our trip.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Serene stay in your lovely vacation home

Thanks for a wonderful stay in your serene vacation home. My family and I enjoyed visiting many of the local spots you suggested like the Dolphin Restaurant and getting take out from Erica's Seafood in Harpswell. Brunswick and Bath were fun to explore, we like the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. We used the house as a base for great day trips to Portland, biking Peaks Island, hiking at Wolf's Neck Woods State Park & Camden Hills State Park. My teens enjoyed shopping in Freeport. The house was clean and comfortable. My in laws loved the privacy of the basement bedroom. The view from the master was so beautiful my husband and I didn't want to get out of bed each morning. We are returning to your home this summer, Maine in May is not crowded which we enjoyed, this year we want to experience the summer season in Maine. Can't wait to return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Thank you for a wonderful stay

I just logged on in hopes of booking a week this fall at Bay Vista (will be our 3rd vacation there), saw these two negative reviews and felt I had to post our experience, which has been nearly perfect every time. We adore this place. The deck is just heaven - perfect sunsets, propane grill, and a staircase down to the water with a peaceful little landing that's great for reading. I'm guessing housekeeping is not able to check every dish/utensil every week as this would be prohibitively expensive, so the dish issue seems more like slobby previous renters than a management issue. I'm pretty OCD about cleanliness and this is one reason we love this place - everything seems new and very clean. I have slept in all of the beds at one time or another, and they are all very comfortable. We did email the owner once about an issue with the grill, and they responded immediately (fixed the next day) and thanked us for letting them know. The bottom line is there are a lot of questionable rentals out there and this is NOT one of them. Perfect location, great amenities, clean and well-appointed. We wouldn’t go anywhere else!
Archival

4/10 Poor

Cindy B.

Summer '12 at Bay Vista

My family of six adults had a wonderful stay in Harpswell, a town we have visited twice before. Thankfully, our memories of our recent "Maine"event" do overshadow the troubling issues we encountered at Bay Vista. The upstairs sink was still dripping (as remarked by a July visitor) when we arrived (plumber came our fourth day) and the basement bedroom has puddling and mold growing due to water condensation in the laundry/furnace room. This is a dangerous issue, not only for breathing purposes but also for safety reasons. We dealt with the same lack of kitchen amenities as the July renter and add to that the dilapidated dining table and chairs we cautiously used. Debbie at Homes and Harbors delivered two deck chairs for us as the homeowner had only provided four for use by the six of us. What saved the house for us was the beautiful view, magnificent sunsets, peaceful location and the deck. Unfortunately, it is my opinion that the homeowners themselves lack respect for their paying house guests.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Sandra S.

Bay Vista

The house itself was very nice except the dishes in cabinet were dirty with food. Some of the pans looked like they were put away dirty. There was no broom to sweep the floors and the upstairs bathroom sink had a leak, there was a bowl under it that we had to constantly empty. We had to go out and buy all paper products to use for the week. It would off been nice also if there was a pot big enough to cook lobsters. Also needs to get another barrel for the trash one is not enough and get furniture that is comfortable to sit on I don't feel this place was worth the money they charged. We will definitely be back next year but would not want to stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl L F.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

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