Spectacular Oceanfront Estate with Beautiful Sunsets on 8 acres
House in Harpswell, ME
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
The “Big House” is part of an incredible 8-acre private estate with a shared private beach, walking trails, cliff views, a shared deep water dock, and even a freshwater swimming pond. The Big House is a 3,000 sqft fully winterized year-round home built in 1947 by my grandfather. The house features a large living room with an attached porch that looks out on an incredible waterfront view. There is a modern kitchen with a breakfast nook, a large dining room, five bedrooms (4 queens, two long singles), 2 full baths, and one-half bath. A portion of our deck is screened for a little shade and an escape from the mosquitos. We also have a large outdoor hot tub for you to soak in.
You are just a short walk through open fields to a shared private ocean beach perfect for launching your kayak. Continue your walk to a shared private dock great for swimming. Our dock is on the local harbor at Lookout Point and faces westward for fantastic sunsets and expansive island views. This is an active lobstering harbor so you can purchase your lobsters right next door!
The Big House is located on an incredible 8-acre private family estate perched above a lush field surrounded by 1,500 feet of ocean frontage. You get to share this calm and quiet estate with a family-owned cottage and a small year-round home. We face west so the sunsets are amazing year-round.
So come swim off the dock, launch your kayak, swim off the rocks, read a book, have a lobster, take walks . . . just relax and enjoy! We look forward to your visit and hope to meet you during your stay.
You are just a short walk through open fields to a shared private ocean beach perfect for launching your kayak. Continue your walk to a shared private dock great for swimming. Our dock is on the local harbor at Lookout Point and faces westward for fantastic sunsets and expansive island views. This is an active lobstering harbor so you can purchase your lobsters right next door!
The Big House is located on an incredible 8-acre private family estate perched above a lush field surrounded by 1,500 feet of ocean frontage. You get to share this calm and quiet estate with a family-owned cottage and a small year-round home. We face west so the sunsets are amazing year-round.
So come swim off the dock, launch your kayak, swim off the rocks, read a book, have a lobster, take walks . . . just relax and enjoy! We look forward to your visit and hope to meet you during your stay.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Harpswell, ME
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Reviews
5.0
My family and I rent homes often for 1 week each summer. This house was far and above the nicest. We thoroughly enjoyed the deck, screened in porch and beautiful grounds. There were beautiful places to take small hikes and great places to have lobster or other seafood. We enjoyed Dolphins and the Schoolhouse restaurant. When cooking at home everything was so delightfully organized . . Susan and Ned were so readily available with any questions.
5.0
We stayed at the big house with an extended family group and had a great week. This house has plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax. The kitchen is big and bright and very well stocked.
5.0
Everyone loved the private beach, grounds and dock. Spacious enough for our large group and a well stocked kitchen.
5.0
We had a memorable week and marked a special birthday at this wonderful spot.The historic house is charming, amenity rich and situated on a beautiful property. We loved the garden, the grounds and the many different sites to explore on site. The kitchen is superbly equipped. We love to cook and found everything you could want - from spices to pots, small appliances, utensils, etc. We stayed in the Big House and had plenty of room for everyone to be together and find a quiet nook to be alone. Susan was very responsive and got right back to us if we asked for advice. During a heat wave Susan offered additional fans as the house doesn't have A/C. We were comfortable. We rented the Big House (BH), which shares a great dock and beach with two other cottages on site. During our stay, another cottage had an even larger number of guests than our group of 6. The only advice to offer is that renters might want to enquire about the size of other parties renting the same week on the property in case sharing beach and dock priviledges is a concern. It worked well for our group as everyone was congenial. We'd love to return to this house and to Harpswell. Having the lobster pound a short walk away made it even more magical!
5.0
Super stay at our son’s graduation weekend.
5.0
It was absolutely perfect!
The house is simply charming and so well stocked! We were lacking for nothing. The setting is just beyond words.... very special and just has a magical - mystical feeling about it. Sadly we were there less than 48 hours for a family memorial service.
It's not often that my mom had all 4 of her children together, as one of my brothers lives in Alaska now. We grew up sailing the Maine coast, and there was something about this house that was just so perfect for us, for this weekend.
We met both the owners and they couldn't have been nicer, telling us the history of the property, showing us the art studio and just making us feel so welcome.
We would love to come back and stay longer! It's an easy 15 minute drive into Brunswick if you are looking for a bit more action, but you could easily just settle in on the point and happily enjoy the peace and beauty surrounding you.
5.0
This place was perfect for our group of friends celebrating a (significant) birthday. We loved the house--spent mornings in the kitchen, which was beautifully designed and had every amenity you could possibly need. Evenings were spent in the living room, around the wood stove. The bedrooms were large, with very comfortable beds. We loved the property and the beautiful views of the water. All in all, we had a great visit and loved this gorgeous and comfortable spot.
5.0
This is a beautiful house on a huge property looking southeast over Casco Bay. Me and a bunch of friends stayed here for New Year's and had a wonderful time. Lots of nice touches: the kitchen is stocked with every utensil and appliance you could need, there's hundreds of cool books on the shelves in every room, a working wood stove in the living room with tons and tons of wood. The only disappointment was that the hot tub wasn't available during winter. Would definitely recommend this place to friend groups or families looking for an easy stay in a beautiful place.
5.0
Our extended family gathered for a couple of days, staying in the Big House and the Bungalow. Both were very comfortable and well-suited to our gathering. The owners were very accessible. I highly recommend staying here!
5.0
We stayed in The Big House, as well as the Bungalow, and the Cottage for the small family wedding of our daughter and son-in-law. This house was so comfortable. The Woodmans clearly put love and care into this property.
5.0
We were in Harpswell for our son’s wedding and the big house was the perfect place for my husband and I along with our other adult children. We were able to spend some quality time together and the location couldn’t have been better. It was only a few miles away from the wedding venue and a short walk from beautiful lookout point.
5.0
EVERYTHING was just perfect. The Big House was everything we pictured Maine to be and more. It’s just beautiful inside and out. The special touches throughout the house were so meaningful due to the family history explained by the owners. It’s wasn’t just a vacation home to us - it was so much more!! The home is cozy, comfortable, spotless , and equipped with EVERYTHING!!! The views are breathtaking!!! PLEASE do not hesitate to book this home. The hosts are super sweet and kept us well informed. There is so much to do at the house and in the area. We are already talking about going back. Thank you for sharing this lovely home with us and it was very nice to meet you!!!
5.0
We really enjoyed the screened in porch, hot tub, and well equipped kitchen. Susan was a gracious host.
5.0
We loved everything about this property! The lay out of the house was perfect for our purposes with lots of room for the children to play and space for the adults as well. The kitchen was great to cook in and had everything you need. Even sharp knives! Outside on the deck had stunning views of the water. We spent time at night in the screened porch. One night we took the children to the beach and made a fire while the sun set. The dock we used to swim, have lunch and enjoy the beautiful costal waters. Perfect Maine house and forever memories!
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5.0
The property was everything I hoped for and more! House was clean, organized, plenty of room for all of us, and so historic. Every detail was fascinating! The grounds were wonderful, with access to the water, kayaks, wonderful little trails, and many places to explore. It was an excellent location as well—close to hiking, rocky beaches, quaint villages, and local lobster. For the history lovers in my family, Brunswick and Bath had much to offer. For those of us who loved music and art, Bowdoin was tremendous! This property was outstanding and we look forward to coming back again!
5.0
This was our third time staying at the big house and once again it fit our needs perfectly. The garden in front is beautiful and the house is so clean. Susan is an excellent communicator, who makes us feel welcome and comfortable. We love coming back year after year!
5.0
We had a wonderful time staying at the Big House! The house is well appointed and comfortable for the whole family. We had postcard perfect weather and enjoyed walking the property, the dock and even a polar plunge. Hopefully we will be able to return in the future! Cell service can be spotty - download the code and other necessary info from the app before arrival!
5.0
very nice house and property met all our needs
5.0
We stayed with family and friends for a perfect weekend at this beautiful property! Highly recommend!
5.0
A group of 6 friends stayed, we were more than comfortable, we had everything we needed. The house exceeded our expectations. We will stay here again. Susan and Ned were very responsive.
5.0
Our college group rented the house for a reunion. It is spotless, spacious and the best equipped VRBO home at which I've stayed. We could relax immediately, spread out and enjoy property. Ocean views, porch, deck, dock, beach all lovely. We did some touring and hiking and came back to cook together comfortably and reminisce. Susan was responsive and accomodating. 6 🌟
5.0
Susan and Ned are wonderful hosts! Humble, kind, and welcoming! We hope to have the opportunity to rent this property again !
5.0
I’m tempted to give ‘The Big House’ a bad review so I’d have less competition when trying to book it again. But I won’t. 5 stars all around. Clean, great shape, beautiful property and the owners were great. Don’t hesitate.
5.0
Ned and Susan have a beautiful property and the Big House was perfectly suited for time away with our adult children. Calm, quiet, and peacefulness were what we sought and what we found. The house is fascinating with history, but has all the modern conveniences we could have needed. We cooked wonderful meals in the excellently equipped kitchen, relaxed and enjoyed the views on the beautiful deck, went for quiet walks on the property, and enjoyed morning coffee on the porch and on the beach. Susan was attentive to our questions and an excellent host. We look forward to returning!
5.0
We stayed with extended family & all agreed it was the best vacation rental we have ever stayed in! Comfortable, clean, the location was GORGEOUS, & they provided everything we needed! We loved watching the sunsets from the deck & the kids loved collecting sea shells & sea glass on the beach + climbing on the rocks near the dock. Everything really was perfect! Susan & Ned were wonderful hosts! We can’t wait to visit again!
5.0
Both the home and property were perfect for our needs and even better than we expected based on pictures. The home is clean, comfortable and most amenities you could need (thoughtful touches like extra sunscreen, toiletries, shopping bags, little things that make it feel like home). The property is amazing with access to your own private beach/cove, a deep water dock that faces an active lobster harbor, beautiful cliff trails and so much more. Our kids (10 & 8) had so much fun exploring the water in the cove as well as jumping off the dock for swims daily. The local lobster harbor (that you see right off the dock) is a quick walk away where you can purchase fresh lobster for a low price (and the home has everything you need to cook them). Ned and Susan are the most wonderful hosts. We were so lucky to meet them during our stay, we enjoyed talking with them and learning about the property and area. They made our week away feel like home! This property is the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure!
5.0
Great location located right in the middle of Harpswell for easy sightseeing of surrounding Casco Bay communities. Lots of room inside the house and on surrounding property, well supplied for our week's stay, easy access to water via a dock and beach on the property, Ned and Susan were great hosts and addressed all my questions before and during our trip.
5.0
Lovely waterfront getaway
The house was clean and as described. Nice to have the beds made upon arrival after a long 11 hour drive. The kitchen is very well equipped. Nice to have a gas stove. Pans all in great shape. I cooked three meals a day for two weeks and there was nothing I missed in the kitchen. The house and the grounds are lovely. We had guests come and go all two weeks and we never felt on top of each other. There is plenty of room to spread out. The WiFi in the house was excellent. This is truly the Big House. Comfy beds and decent linens and lots of beach towels. The pictures don't quite depict just how big it is. Nicely decorated with modern comforts with a respectful nod to the past. The owners are around a lot so you will meet their dog La Luna. Susan was a gracious host. Thank you for sharing your family treasure.
5.0
Another Great Stay
This was our second time staying at the Big House this year and it was great again! Susan is an excellent communicator and the house was perfect for our large crowd. It had all the amenities we needed and everything was in great condition.
5.0
Amazing property
My family and I stayed with another family in the Big House. It is even more beautiful than I expected from the listing. Everything was clean and comfortable. Great for kids! We did not meet the hosts but were in communication with them throughout. We hope to come back next year!
5.0
WE HIT THE LOTTERY...
renting this property! It 'checked all of the boxes' when beginning a search for a 10 day Easter vacation where babies and grandparents could visit and equally enjoy all amenities. The kitchen and all other spaces are spotless and well organized. The only regret is not being there for warmer weather water sports. The owners definitely put their all into making sure your stay is 5-star. Thank you again Susan and Ned!
5.0
Beautiful property
Amazing space. We had a fabulous time. Loved sledding in the back yard and enjoyed hot tub
5.0
Winter break in Harpswell
My husband and I had a fabulous time with our 16 year old twins and their 98 year old great aunt. Susan and Ned greeted us and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The water views and sunsets from the house are spectacular. The house is spotless and very comfortable. We look forward to returning.
5.0
Wow!
We couldn't have been happier about our stay! It is a gorgeous property and the house was very welcoming and comfortable. It had everything we needed and more. We would love to return the next time we come to Harpswell.
5.0
Place was amazing. 5 stars all around. There was everything we needed and more. Thanks again.
Had a work trip and stayed at the big house. Was everything we hoped for and than some. House had everything we needed and than some. Will for sure be coming back. Thanks again Susan and Ned
5.0
Great Getaway
Beautiful property. Big, very comfortable house. It had everything you could think of to make our stay special. We had a great time there. Woodstove was especially nice treat with the inclement weather we had. Susan and Ned were so nice and very easy to get a hold. Hope to go there again.
5.0
Special Waterfront Property
We rented this house for a family vacation to experience the joy that is Maine in Autumn. The house is truly special; we felt so fortunate to be in such an immaculately maintained, lovely house, full of antiques and glimpses into Harpswell's history. The property itself is simply breathtaking. We all loved walking the paths, and particularly loved the mossy path along cliff. Absolutely stunning.
2.5
We stayed in the Big House for a college reunion. It is very well cared for - super clean and well cared for. Gorgeous sunsets, tons of space to spread out-and thoughtful hosts who have thought of everything.Thank you for a great weekend!
5.0
Wedding stay
A great property very nice owners only wish had more time to enjoy as wedding took most of our time Would rent again and plan to when have more time
5.0
Wonderful Property
We stayed in the Big House for a college reunion. It is very well cared for - super clean and well cared for.
Gorgeous sunsets, tons of space to spread out-and thoughtful hosts who have thought of everything.
Thank you for a great weekend!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Harpswell?
The average price for a rental in Harpswell is R 6,377 per night. This rental is R 8,038 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spectacular Oceanfront Estate with Beautiful Sunsets on 8 acres. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Spectacular Oceanfront Estate with Beautiful Sunsets on 8 acres pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spectacular Oceanfront Estate with Beautiful Sunsets on 8 acres?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, smoking allowed, and parking.
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