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A marvelous house on the coast of Maine, just a short trip to Portland.

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Freeport, ME
  • Casco Bay
    1 min walk
  • Bradbury Mountain State Park
    19 min walk
  • Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections
    6 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    31 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

A marvelous house on the coast of Maine, just a short trip to Portland.

For a few weeks each summer, we offer our beautifully designed home to people who are looking for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature and the ocean.

The house is full of light and windows overlooking the upper harbor of South Freeport Maine, where you can watch the boats at anchor or the many ducks and wading birds along the shoreline. It manages to incorporate an open feel, with vaulted ceilings, with small and cozy spaces for conversation or reading.

It has four bedrooms and four baths, including two suites, all with heated tile floors. Gather around the gas fireplace for drinks or a book. Or sit and watch the world outside from the comfy chairs by the windows, or from the granite island's high chairs.

Just 2 miles from L.L. Bean and downtown Freeport, but a world apart from the crowds. 15 minutes from Portland or Brunswick. Extraordinary morning views to the east, across the harbor. Enjoy the slower pace of Maine this Christmas season with your family or friends.

Our house is available for only five weeks each summer, and two weeks at Christmas time, so don't delay.

We look forward to welcoming you to our house, which is our main home throughout the year.

Alan and Kristina
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Casco Bay. Enjoy features like a spa tub. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Casco Bay and a 3-minute drive from Bradbury Mountain State Park
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Alan Caron

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Printer
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Basketball nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Extraordinary Home on the Coast of Maine Freeport
Extraordinary Home on the Coast of Maine Private vacation home

A marvelous house on the coast of Maine, just a short trip to Portland. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Beautiful house in a beautiful location overlooking the Harraseeket River. Convenient to both Freeport and Portland. There was plenty of room for our extended family to be together and also to have privacy. The only negative is that we have multiple family members who are sensitive to cat dander and discovered shortly after our arrival that the owner has indoor cats. The whole house air purifier and generous doses of antihistamines took the edge off though. We loved cooking together as a family in the large kitchen, quiet mornings on the deck, walks along the riverside at low tide, and just being in Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat
Lovely stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The house is more beautiful and more spacious than the photos show. The deck and the view are spectacular. 4 enormous full baths made it ideal for our extended family. The location gives easy access to shops, hiking and not a long ride to beaches. We loved it. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael H.

Great place to unwind
A great tranquil place to relax, a bit off the beaten path and not too close to beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely place.
The house is lovely, with a terrific view of the water (the Harraseeket River). Its just a short drive into Freeport. It's also fully air conditioned, which was a plus given the heat in the east, including Maine, while we were there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect summer getaway!
This house was even better than the pictures. But as I said to my husband, the photos certainly give you an excellent feel for the home. The view was tremendous, location so quiet yet easy access to everything. The layout was perfect for our group of adults. Kitchen was extremely well stocked and all modern conveniences. The split air conditioning was wonderful so everyone could choose what temp they wanted. My husband and I took the top floor primary suite with its gorgeous view and great layout with master bath with heated floors! Other two levels offered plenty of room and privacy for the single guest from Boston and two friends from New York City. We are allaccustomed to our own spaces so we really were able to spread out. But the 4 chairs in the window off the dining area is where we gathered to read, knit, and enjoy views. THe only things we would have enjoyed was maybe a little more lounging furniture on the very large deck and some form of shade as we had a hard time sitting outside during the day due to the lack of shade and the strong sun. (there was a umbrella but it was unstable and ended up not really working...no fault of the owner at all...things happen when exposed to the elements). There was a lovely treat filled basked and a patriotic bouquet on our arrival too! Really an amazing home and we will definitely rent again if the home is available next spring or summer. Such a beautiful house! Thanks for everything Alan (and Brittany.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timur K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home that we hope to go back to
The owners have built a beautiful home and terrace. The open kitchen was perfect for our family and we loved the constant view of the water. Alan was incredibly responsive and caring -- I can't say enough great things about this home!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay!
Lovely home, beautiful views, terrific location! Highly recommend to anyone seeking the Maine experience. Hosts were wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K., HENRICO

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic VRBO experience
This house is amazing. My family and I stayed here over the winter holidays and we just fell in love with it. The house is equipped with everything you could need, the views are amazing, the house is decorated in such a tasteful and warm manner and the kitchen is great fun (for those that like to cook - the kitchen is amazing). Good communication with hosts (any communication snafu's were on my end), great location - very close to Freeport and just a short drive to Portland. It was hard to leave this house when we checked out. We would love to stay here again on a future trip to Maine.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Maine Setting
Our stay was extra special in this lovely home with peaceful ocean views. Our hosts were so helpful and full of information. The house is beautifully decorated with comfortable seating throughout-expansive enough for family togetherness and also privacy. Lots of great reading, and plenty of space with a well stocked kitchen for cooking. Our morning coffee was special as we watched the sun rise over the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021