Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(24 Ratings)

Cottage in Harpswell, ME

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this cottage rental

Nestled in a canopy of green with beautiful westerly views from Broad Sound to Casco Bay, Bober Cottage has 185ft of private shoreline that offers the perfect setting for your getaway to the coast of Maine.

You’ll love the privacy of this property, easy access to coastal restaurants, and a full service marina for endless adventures.

Inside the cottage, you will find a fully equipped kitchen, a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, a second floor master bedroom, and a tiny first floor bedroom with twin bunk beds (ideal for children), and a comfortable living room to enjoy the stunning sunsets over the bay.

Outside, you’ll find Adirondacks and a stone fire pit overlooking the ocean. A lush lawn with a stairway leading to a ragged shoreline which is a perfect place to hunt for sea glass, swim, or simply sit and enjoy the view.

We encourage all guests to visit to view many more photos and to learn about the history and surrounds of this beloved retreat.

Things to Consider

As the reviews suggest, Bober Cottage is thoughtfully organized with many cute touches. Please note, however, that its proportions are small. Some families love the scale because it encourages togetherness, but that is not to everyone's taste. Before booking please consider if 528 (charming) square feet would be right for you.

The ceiling height in the master bedroom (second floor) is approx. 5'10"—perfect for sitting and sleeping, but could be challenging if you are tall. The children's bedroom has a bunk bed that takes up most of the room. It is perfectly cozy for children, but not suitable for adults.

The cottage décor includes family heirlooms. On the north side is a bronze nude figure sculpted by Christopher Cairns. Lazarus, the saint who miraculously came back to life, rises from a patch of grass and points toward the ocean.

The natural surrounds of the cottage include animals. In addition to an array of birds, chipmunks, and friendly neighborhood dogs, it is not uncommon to see foxes, porcupines, and skunks.

As with most properties that rely on wells, the water can be limited by rainfall. We ask guests to conserve water and report any issues with drips, leaks, or outages so they may be addressed immediately.

If you are looking for a cookie-cutter hotel or resort experience, then Bober Cottage is not for you. It is ideal for those who appreciate an intimate setting within a few feet of the rocky coast, sunsets from a picture window, and a quaint cottage that has been cherished for three generations.

Sorry, Pets are not allowed at this property.

Bober Cottage does not have a washer and dryer, but there is a laundromat in Brunswick, just 20 minutes away.

Bed types/descriptions:
First Floor- Small Bedroom with Twin Bunk Beds (Perfect for two children)
Second Floor- Master Bedroom with Queen Bed (Most comfortable for sleeping and sitting, for the ceilings are low)

Bathroom setup/description:
First Floor- Full Bath with Shower Only

Air Conditioning: No
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, 20 min away
Coffee Maker: Yes, automatic drip
Dishwasher: No
Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided
Heat Source: Electric Baseboard
Internet Access: Yes, Xfinity Cable Internet and WiFi
Linens & Bath Towels: Included, guests are responsible for making beds upon arrival
Lobster Pot: Yes
Outdoor Firepit: Yes
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: No, but there is a laundromat in Brunswick, just 20 minutes away.
Water Frontage: Direct ocean frontage
Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Harpswell, ME

Nearby attractions

Portland Head Light

18.8 mi

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

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Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(24 Ratings)

Cottage in Harpswell, ME

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Harpswell, ME

Nearby attractions

Portland Head Light

18.8 mi

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(24 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

What a beautiful, clean cottage. Walk across the street to dolphin marine rest. And be sure to stop at pammys ice cream parlor.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

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 can't say enough about Bober Cottage! Good things truly come in small packages! The folks at MaineStay Vacation are first-class as well.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent eight nights in the quaint Bober Fottage and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Prior to our arrival at the cottage, our vacation was not off to a good start, but once we arrived ant the cottage and found the towels, our vacation vastly improved. We loved exploring the rocky beach at low tide, and sitting in the yard watching the boats, the waves, and the chipmunk. The location was quiet and ideal if you are looking for someplace to get away from the hustle and bustle to just relax. Would love to stay here again if I ever get to return to Maine!

8.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Lovely small cottage. Nice and quiet within walking distance to two eateries. Relatively private tucked in between two other homes. Storm damage had broken stairs to beach area but could access within a short walk. Nice and relaxing with no black flies like we have at home this time of year! Highly recommend homemade ice cream shop a short drive away that was always busy, with a line, but those ladies were fast and food excellent! Pammy’s Ice Cream Parlor. Wish we had stopped earlier in our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

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: Thank you for sharing this wonderful cottage with us. We enjoyed our stay and loved the views!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

We had a great time! This place was, small, quiet and charming! We loved being right on the water!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Great views of the bay. The Dolphin restaurant had excellent service and food.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

The view was breathtaking and the sunsets spectacular! This location was clean and well stocked and even provided seed for feeding beautiful hungry birds ! The property manager was very easy to reach and very responsive. It is a great space for two people and can accommodate 2 small children in bunk beds, just keep in mind there is only one (very small) bathroom.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

It was WONDERFUL!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Everything that we expected. We had everything we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

The cottage was very clean, small, but perfect for two of us (we are on the shorter side) The property is very happily situated. Beautiful views with coffee in the morning and a fire at night. When the tide goes out taking a walk below on the shore. Walk across the street to Erica's Seafood or to the Dolphin Restaurant. A nice relaxing weekend.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

The cottage is cozy. The bathroom is quite small and master bedroom has a low ceiling (6’ and you need to hunch over to get around), but we found these small prices to pay for the setting and views. Property was very clean and check in was simple/quick. We had one minor issue and the manager was very responsive. The two restaurants steps away from the place also were a terrific surprise. They were great!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

This review is based on a weeklong stay, two adults. The cottage is small -- might have felt tight if it were more than two of us. But it is so well planned, so well organized, that often you find yourself just admiring the layout. Beautiful and cozy. And the location is awesome. You are pretty much at the end of the road. Lobsters are sold at the pier across the street. The fire pit in the yard is killer. We would definitely come back here. Many fond memories of our weeklong stay at Bober Cottage.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Wonderful get-away

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

We had a wonderful time in Harpswell and at the Bober Cottage! The cottage and the location were beautiful. Everything was clean and well put together. The sunsets were stunning. We loved it!

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

This cottage is a lovely little place, out of the hustle and bustle but close to the most important amenity in Maine, a seriously good lobster shack across the road. My husband, brother and I recently spent a week and while we had some physical challenges with the space (we are all pretty tall and the cottage is low ceilinged and space limited as alluded to in the description) we truly enjoyed sitting every night out at the fire pit with only the most spectacular view stretched out before us. Some FYI's: beach towels are not offered and there was only a single bath towel provided per person for the week which wasn't enough. The upstairs bed is a double, not a queen. Without a dishwasher some of the pots and pans and assorted kitchen wares needed a serious cleaning. There was a general stinginess in the materials which felt a little less than welcoming (two rolls of TP for the week and if you took more than that you needed to replace, if you used any of the pantry items you needed to replace, etc). There is a small amount of housekeeping you are responsible for with this booking in making the beds upon arrival and gathering up all linens for the linen service at the end of your stay amongst the regular good guest duties like dishes and trash. Not a big deal at all, just worth mentioning as I was not expecting this. The property management was communicative and we could have been more vocal about the challenges we faced in the space. I honestly, just wanted to vacation and not deal with any of that so I didn't. If I had I'm certain we could have worked something out. All in all it was a very good stay and I would recommend to others (particularly couples or people who don't mind losing IQ points for every time they bang their head on the ceiling or door jams....).

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

We loved our stay at The Bober cottage! It has wonderful views and yard. We had a camp fire almost every night and two great places to eat right across the road.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Harpswell?

The average price for a rental in Harpswell is £282 per night. This rental is £26 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, tv, and garden.

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Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay

Cottage in Harpswell, ME

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Harpswell, ME

Nearby attractions

Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay

Cottage in Harpswell, ME

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Harpswell, ME

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Harpswell?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Quaint cottage intimately set on the rocky coast overlooking Casco Bay?

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