beach near Merritt House Road - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Bailey Island Bridge - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Cobwork Bridge - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles
beach near Channel View Lane - 11 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
Brunswick Station - 27 min drive
Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
Ledges Pub at Sebasco - 47 min drive
Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant - 49 min drive
Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - 30 min drive
Cook's Lobster & Ale House - 3 min drive
Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop - 30 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.
130-year-old Maine Cottage by the Sea, Private Waterfront, Firepit, Refreshed
*NOTE: We are considering purchasing a wood burning sauna to tuck into the woods on our property. Please message if this would be of interest to you while you are booking.*
The Ledge House on Lowell’s Cove is a thoughtfully restored waterfront home designed for meaningful gatherings - whether that’s an extended family, two+ families traveling together, or a group seeking time and space to truly connect.
Set directly above the water on Orr's Island, the house offers expansive views across the cove, direct access to the shoreline below, and a sense of calm that comes from being surrounded by water, trees, and a year-round coastal community. This is a home that feels welcoming rather than precious.
Why Families Love The Ledge House
Waterfront Setting - Elevated above Lowell’s Cove with open water views - Quiet, protected cove within a real, year-round coastal community - Private, on-property shore access approximately a 300 ft walk (5–7 minutes) from the house, beginning across an open, sloping lawn and continuing along a winding, lightly wooded trail that gradually descends through the landscape. Good to know: The path follows natural terrain and may include some steeper and uneven areas The shoreline is rocky and ledge-based, with seaweed and shells typical of Maine’s coastline A small patch of sand is visible at low tide; this is not a sandy beach Water shoes recommended for the rocky shore
Fully Stocked Kitchen & Dining Room - Fully stocked, thoughtfully organized, well curated kitchen supplies - New refrigerator, stove/range, dishwasher, sink and faucet, butcher block countertops, small wine fridge - Custom Maine-made dining table seating 10 and buffet table made from historic sewing table - Dining room wrapped in windows with water views and warm wood paneling
Comfort & Quality Bedrooms - Sealy Posturepedic mattresses in the two primary bedrooms - First-floor primary with attached (shared) bathroom - Second-floor primary with large picture window overlooking the water Note: The 3rd floor queen bedroom is accessed through a set of slim French doors and up a fairly steep, narrow staircase. The adjacent blue room with two twin beds is separated by a sliding barn door. Please note that while these two bedrooms' doors provide visual/privacy separation, they are not soundproof. - Collected furnishings and décor paired with all-new functional essentials Note: indoor fireplace in living room is for aesthetics only and not available for use by guests at this time.
Modern Updates and Newly renovated bathrooms: - Full house renovations including all new: plumbing, electrical, lighting, refinished floors, appliances, windows, and water filtration system (drinking water provided separately) - Upstairs bathroom fully renovated with new tile, fixtures, console sink, toilet, lighting and window - Downstairs bathroom refreshed with new tile, fixtures, sink, toilet and lighting - 2 window AC units provided in bedrooms and 2 window units in common areas for warm summer days/nights (Note: some bedrooms have *brand new* egress casement windows that will not allow for window AC units.) - Note: No laundry on site at this time
Thoughtfully Equipped for Families with Little Ones - Plenty of children's cups and plates - UPPAbaby single stroller (well loved) - 1 Guava Family Lotus travel crib + 1 Baby Bjorn Travel Crib - 1 SlumberPod sleep tent - 1 Hiccapop inflatable toddler travel bed - 1 ChappyWrap toddler blanket - 1 Backup (Freshly laundered) Kyte Baby sleep sacks - White noise machine - 3 Additional blackout curtains *All items are provided for convenience and use at your discretion. Please request items you would like to use.
Outdoor Living - Water views from porch with 6 rocking chairs - Comfortable outdoor seating and firepit area - Outdoor custom picnic table for 10 (with oversized seats for comfort) and 2 arm chairs on either end - Outdoor gas grill - Easy access to shoreline exploration at low tide via new meandering pathway (More pictures to come soon) *See above section "Waterfront Setting" for more information - 2 Adirondack chairs on the water's edge - Lawn games available and pickleball racquets/balls for nearby courts
Location & Local Culture - Located on Orr’s Island in Harpswell - Minutes to coffee and pastry shops - Close to iconic lobster shacks, including Cook’s Lobster (5–10 minutes) - Walking distance to the Island Candy Company (owned and operated by our extended family) - Access to kayak and boat rentals, island cruises, and Casco Bay water activities - Close to Harpswell Heritage trails with waterfront views - Easy day trips to Brunswick 20 minutes away (Bowdoin College, antique shops, dining) and surrounding coastal towns - This is a fully non-smoking, non-vaping property
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. The cottage also includes an ironing board.
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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Dogs and cats only
2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: No limit for weight of pet.
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
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: 21
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 and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this cottage?
This cottage is located in Orrs Island, just steps from Casco Bay. You'll also find Bailey Island Bridge and Land's End Gift Shop within a short drive.
Is this cottage associated with a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
Does this cottage include breakfast service?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?
Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
How close is the airport from this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Wiscasset, ME (ISS), which is 25.2 mi away (37 minutes by car). Another top airport is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM), which is around 18.2 mi away.
130-year-old Maine Cottage by the Sea, Private Waterfront, Firepit, Refreshed Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Absolutely wonderful stay! The property was beautiful, comfortable, clean, and had everything we could have asked for AND MORE! But what truly made the experience exceptional was the host. They went above and beyond in every way to make sure we felt welcome and had everything we needed.Their communication, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail were outstanding. It’s clear they genuinely care about their guests and take pride in providing an incredible experience. We felt taken care of from start to finish and couldn’t have asked for a better host.We would happily stay here again and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a truly special stay. Thank you for going above and beyond and making our trip so memorable! (This was for my son’s wedding)
Our stay at Orr’s island was absolutely wonderful! Our group of 7 women stayed at the house and it was perfectly suited for us. The cabin is laid out and decorated beautifully, not a single detail was overlooked! From the cute vintage decor to a fully stocked kitchen with every item we needed (including bottles of drinking water). We enjoyed morning coffee (also a fully stocked set up) down by the waters edge and evenings talking and laughing around the fire pit. Kristin went a step further and even had sweet notes and gifts for us when we arrived including cheese and chocolate. There were even postcards and stamps for us to send notes back home! All the furniture was incredibly comfortable too. I mean it when not a single detail was overlooked! Everyone in our group has stayed at many vacation rentals over the years and we all agreed that this is one of the best ones we’ve ever stayed at!
Our group loved everything about this house, and we’re all still talking about it. First of all, it is set up wonderfully - really good bed linens and towels, an awesomely equipped kitchen, that wonderful coffee/tea area, the lovely toiletries in the baths (including bath crayons and rubber duckies for the littles), the little surprises left for us like some local chocolates, and gorgeous rhododendrons placed in a vase.Kristin was extremely easy and super pleasant to communicate with. The guest handbook is the best I’ve ever seen, listing places to eat and get provisions, and ideas for daily excursions. The real star of this rental is the view to the cove from the back porch. Day and night we enjoyed sitting on rockers, listing to the birds and the waves in the distance. We loved this part of mid-coast Maine - a little removed from the hustle and bustle of Boothbay Harbor, but still easy to drive there, as well as to Portland, Brunswick, and Bath. However, we were very happy enjoying the seafood restaurants, trails, and beach areas nearby. Thank you again for a wonderful stay. You’ve raised the bar for us on what to expect from a Maine coastal rental, and we would love to come back.