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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83827 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Mall
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Harpswell

This vacation home places you next to Casco Bay and within a 15-minute drive of Bailey Island Bridge. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bowdoin College - 19 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 31 min drive - 27.4 miles
  • State Theatre - 49 min drive - 47.6 miles
  • Maine Mall - 52 min drive - 52.6 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 21 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ledges Pub at Sebasco - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Italian Sandwich Shoppes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster & Ale House - ‬14 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.

Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation

Perched overlooking Gun Point Cove, Sanctuary boasts stunning westerly views from a beautifully built Post & Beam style home in a private, wooded setting, perfect for your family vacation. The grounds are meticulously maintained with a lush lawn for children to play and a stone path to the dock and waterside deck, a perfect place for the whole family to gather! 

When you walk through the door, you will find a beautiful kitchen with everything you need to make a wonderful home-cooked Maine meal, a dining room with a propane fireplace that opens to an elevated deck overlooking the ocean, a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or tea, a living room with comfortable seating and a fireplace, a great sitting area to enjoy a good book, and a ground level family room with a TV and a new full bathroom with shower that opens to a path to the water. Upstairs on the second level, you will find the master bedroom with a full bathroom and plenty of closet space, another bedroom with closets, a third bedroom, and a shared full bathroom. On the third level, there are two small bedrooms. The ground floor, formerly offering a game room has been transformed into a 6th bedroom with queen bed and direct access to a full bathroom! You'll love all of the great places to gather, as well as the many quiet spaces to relax. 

On a perfect Maine summer day, you'll find yourself sitting on the waterside deck enjoying your favorite drink, basking in the warm sunshine, and swimming from the dock to explore all of the wonders of the coast of Maine! Sanctuary is located at the end of the road, so you will enjoy the peace and quiet and great morning and afternoon walks, while being just 15 minutes from all the amenities of Brunswick and the Harpswell Islands, offering many local restaurants, shops, and beaches.

Sanctuary boasts the perfect setting and location for your summer vacation and this oceanside home will surely call you back year after year.

Sorry, Pets are Not Allowed at Sanctuary due to Allergies.

Bed types/descriptions:
Ground Level (Lower/Basement Level):
Sixth Bedroom with Queen Bed

Second Level:
Master Bedroom with King Bed
Second Bedroom with Queen Bed
Third Bedroom with Queen Bed

Third Level:
Fourth Bedroom with Double Bed
Fifth Bedroom with Twin Bed

Bathroom setup/description:
Ground Floor- Full Bath with Shower 
Main Level- Powder Room
Second Floor- Full Bath with Shower/Tub Combo
Second Floor- Master Bath with Shower/Tub Combo

Air Conditioning: No
Beach Access: No, rocky shoreline, water can be accessed via dock
Beach Towels: Not included
Departure Cleaning: Included
Dock & Float: Yes
Cable TV: Yes, Xfinity Cable TV in Basement Level Living Room
Closest Shopping Village: Brunswick, 15min away
Coffee Maker: Yes, automatic drip
Dishwasher: Yes
Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided
Heat Source: Forced hot water baseboard throughout home, propane fireplace in dining room
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: 2-3 cars
Stairs to Water: No, float and dock
Trash Removal: Included, picked up weekly (for multi-week stays) or upon departure
TV: Yes, in basement level family room, and primary bedroom
Usable Fireplaces: Yes, Propane fireplace in dining room
Washer & Dryer: Yes, located in first floor mudroom
Water Frontage: Direct ocean frontage, rocky shore with dock and float
Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free 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

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • 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: 3,827 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
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Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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

2769-214531

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 Bailey Island Bridge and Ash Cove Pottery nearby.

Will I be able to park at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to 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 Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wiscasset, ME (ISS), which is 22.4 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM), which is around 20.5 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

Yes, every house at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation comes with a patio and some offer ocean views.

Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Place was phenomenal!! Plenty of space, gorgeous views, accessible dock!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quintessential Harpswell, Maine

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 were looking for a place that was big enough to gather family and dear friends in the Harpswell area. This property was perfect. Driving along the rough terrain on the dirt road to get to the place was intimidating however, as soon as you arrived, you knew you were in a very special place. The house is beautiful and very well appointed it was easy for us to entertain at dinner 10 to 12 people. The kitchen is spacious. Plenty of space to prep cook and clean-up. It was easy to bring food in or cook your own meal spending time outdoors on the decks or on the dock just takes your breath away. We were so fortunate to find this place for this special gathering of our family. Many thanks to you and to the owners of this property. We had a wonderful time. I left my heart in Harpswell!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house!

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: Great house and location! Water pressure was uneven for showering. We had been told that the kitchen would not be stocked with ingredients/spices/basic foods so we brought our own but found EVERYTHING there you could want or need. We shopped before arriving at the house since we did not want to go back and forth to Brunswick after checking in at 4PM, but if we had gone to the house first we would not have needed to buy such things as mustard, sugar, etc.
Archival

8/10 Good

Gorgeous house and scenary!

The good: The house is beautiful and clean with wood beam designs throughout. Large kitchen, fully stocked. The scenery was amazing. The view from the house was awesome. Very secluded and private. Nice communal areas for the family to hang out. We rented our own kayaks and went out on the water often. Lots of stuff to do in the house including a pool table. The bad: The linen situation. You have to bring your own bed sheets and pillow cases. You can purchase them but it's annoying to have to arrive there and put the bed sheets on. Also, was only provided with ONE extra roll of toilet tissue and one extra trash bag for a 5 BR house for a week. You can pick up more at the management office but who wants to deal with that. For $3,000/week...the house should be stocked with that stuff. We ended up buying it ourselves. Also, there was no dishwashing detergent. Not deal breakers but annoying nevertheless. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would probably come back despite the annoyances. The family had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a fabulous house for our annual family vacation. The house was clean and well maintained. Plenty of room for all seven of us to be together or find a place to be alone. The dock and back porch was our favorite gathering place where we watched wildlife and lobstermen after their daily catch. Location was very quiet and private but a short distance to businesses and locale attractions. Our host went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable. Sea you next time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location!

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 loved our time at this house in Harpswell! The views were amazing and the dock was perfect for swimming and hanging out! We happened to be there on a very hot week so not having Air Conditioning was a little tough for us BUT the house was equipped with many fans to keep us comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and had everything we needed for a family lobster bake. Thanks for a great stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aptly Named

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: Sanctuary is a delightful place to stay for a week- quiet, great for a family gathering, well furnished and the kitchen incredibly equipped! We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, games, exploring and general relaxation with loved ones.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Staying at the same place year after year

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 love staying here. It’s a perfect location for people who like to swim - and we do! It’s a wonderful place for people to gather together without being on top of each other. It’s peaceful. There’s an osprey nest nearby. Favorite activity = sitting on the upper deck, watching the sunset.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Sanctuary

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: Lovely, peaceful views.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous house

We had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful house. It was spotlessly clean, had everything one may need and the house managers were very helpful and kind. The house is much nicer than it appears in the photos. The dock has a great place to sit on and there is a downstairs with a pool table and lovely sitting area. I am obsessive about cleanliness and in all honesty this might have been the cleanest house I have ever been in. Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sanctuary trip

We loved this home... great memories made... would love to come back. Perfect vacation home... love this part of Maine. Thanks to rental staff. House was comfortable, clean, gorgeous view... the home is well equipped for cooking ... if you love a peaceful location this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

All that and MORE!

As a first time "guest" in this home, I was uncertain about what provisions might be included and was pleasantly surprised to find so many amenities ... everything but a corkscrew. The home, the property, the proximity to other locations and the property management folks were awesome. We hope to make this an annual stay. On the flip side, I have back troubles while there. Mattress related....who knows??? Even with the best and newest of mattresses, you cannot be assured that YOU will enjoy it. :) V.S.

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