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Private Waterfront Access, 1890s Cottage, Thoughtfully Renovated, Curated Design

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Living area
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A cozy living room with a floral sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a stone fireplace.
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

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5 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Paddleworks
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Merritt House Road
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bailey Island Bridge
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Orrs Island

This cottage places you next to Casco Bay and within a 10-minute walk of Paddleworks.

What's nearby

  • Paddleworks - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • beach near Merritt House Road - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bailey Island Bridge - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ragged Island - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cobwork Bridge - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 27 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook's Lobster & Ale House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Iris Eats Maine - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bailey Island General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Morse’s - ‬17 min drive

About this property

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

Private Waterfront Access, 1890s Cottage, Thoughtfully Renovated, Curated Design

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 in Harpswell, 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. Inside, classic Maine character - warm woods, coastal tones, and natural textures - is paired with modern comforts that make longer stays effortless.

This is a home that feels welcoming rather than precious.
Adults settle in easily with first-floor living and a first-floor primary bedroom with an attached shared bathroom. Meals and conversations naturally gather around the large custom dining table, while the kitchen becomes a place to cook, linger, and share a glass of wine. Children have room to explore - rolling down the hill, searching for seashells, or splashing along the shallow edge of the cove.

Days unfold with morning walks, reading, games, time by the water, or seeking out Harpswell's best lobster roll. Evenings bring everyone back together for shared meals and conversation, with a thoughtfully designed outdoor seating area and firepit creating a natural place to linger as the light fades. *Pictures of outside areas coming soon. Please note that due to extensive plumbing related updates from January, the lawn areas, while heavily seeded, will be patchy and still filling in for the 2026 season.*

The Ledge House is well suited for summer weeks, crisp fall escapes, cozy winter gatherings, and spring reunions. Every detail has been considered to support meaningful family and multi-family time - without clutter, fuss, or formality.

Why Families Love The Ledge House

Waterfront Setting
- Quiet, protected cove within a real, year-round coastal community
- Elevated above Lowell’s Cove with open water views
- Private, on-property shore access approximately a 300 ft walk (5–7 minutes) from the front porch, 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 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

A Kitchen & Dining Room for Meaningful Gatherings
- Fully stocked, thoughtfully organized, well curated kitchen supplies
- New refrigerator, dishwasher, sink and faucet, butcher block countertops
- Custom Maine-made dining table seating 10
- Dining room wrapped in windows with water views and warm wood paneling

Comfort & Quality
- 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
- Collected furnishings and décor paired with all-new functional essentials
- Newly renovated bathrooms:
Upstairs fully renovated with new tile, fixtures, console sink, toilet, lighting and window
Downstairs refreshed with new tile, fixtures, sink, toilet and lighting
- Full house renovations: all new plumbing, electrical, lighting, refinished floors, windows, and water filtration system (drinking water provided separately)
- 2 Windmill window AC units provided 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
For families traveling with babies and toddlers, The Ledge House is thoughtfully equipped to make packing easier and stays more comfortable*:
- UPPAbaby single stroller (well loved)
- Guava Family Lotus travel crib
- SlumberPod sleep tent
- Hiccapop inflatable toddler travel bed
- ChappyWrap toddler blanket
- Freshly laundered Kyte Baby sleep sacks
- White noise machine
- Additional blackout curtains
- Hiccapop attachable high chair
*All items are provided for convenience and use at your discretion.

Outdoor Living
- Water views from porch with 6 rocking chairs
- Comfortable outdoor seating and firepit area
- Outdoor dining table for 10
- Easy access to shoreline exploration at low tide via new meandering pathway
*See above section "Waterfront Setting" for more information
- 6 Adirondack chairs on the water's edge
- Lawn games available

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 (Bowdoin College, antique shops, dining) and surrounding coastal towns

Who This Home Is Perfect For
- Extended families gathering across generations
- Two+ families traveling together
- Groups seeking connection over packed itineraries
- Those who value comfort, design, and a true sense of place.
- Visitors who return to Maine year after year

Good to Know
- This is a waterfront home with natural Maine terrain
- The neighborhood is a year-round residential fishing and lobstering community
- Our extended family has lived on the islands for generations and is deeply connected to the community
- You’ll be staying among full-time residents, please enjoy being part of everyday life in Harpswell and treat neighbors with care and respect
The cottage is heated and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. The cottage also includes an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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 and just steps from Casco Bay and Paddleworks. You'll also find Bailey Island Bridge and Ragged Island less than a mile away.

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.

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