We enjoyed using this excellent property as a home base for exploring both the mid-coast of Maine as well as the Portland area. Property matched what appears in the online photos. Well maintained. Gorgeous views. Kitchen well stocked. We would definitely consider visiting again!

Great windows open to a beautiful view of the water. The deck is huge and a lovely place to enjoy a cup of coffee. Yard is also large and lovely. House is located about 15-20min drive to some great restaurants and hikes. We very much enjoyed our stay

The place is great. It was clean and well kept. The view was amazing and the deck was perfect (even in the cold temps). The kitchen had everything you could want. We are hoping to come back in the summer to kayak or SUP. Delightfully isolated, but still close to town making it easy to get groceries and go exploring for the day.

We really enjoyed the privacy of this home surrounded by trees with a stunning view down to the cove. The home itself was well appointed with all the basics and more for a comfortable visit. Will definitely stay here again in the future.

My husband and I enjoyed two wonderful weeks at the Tides. We loved the location which was so quiet and peaceful. The house is well appointed and within easy access of Brunswick and Bath.

The PROS: - Comfortable and well-appointed home on a private lot (though the mattresses were decidedly not comfortable and I would expect better at this price point). The CONS: - Inaccurately advertised. The listing mentions "Our home has a direct path to our private beach and water's edge deck offering direct access to the water and Casco Bay." This is not true -- there is no private "beach." What they are calling the "beach" is actually yards of thick mud (which your feet will sink into) you have to walk through to get into the water without a boat. Our child cried because she was so disappointed. We were willing to pay the premium price to stay here due to the claim of beach access because we knew it would be difficult to drive to the beach with small children. Welp, we still ended up having to drive to the beach because the beach at this property is a literal mud beach. I grew up near rocky coastline and am familiar with rocky beaches -- that is not the issue here. The issue here is mud, which is just not traversable by foot. This place is really only good for people who don't care about beach access or who would access the water by boat/kayak only. I wouldn't be so negative in my review if I didn't feel that there were some serious misrepresentation of the property in the listing. I even went back and checked the wording to make sure it wasn't just me mis-remembering how it was advertised - nope. The quotes here in my review are taken verbatim from the listing as of my writing this today. It looks like they may have reduced the price since we booked this place... now if they only corrected this misrepresentation in the listing, this could be a good place to stay. - Very buggy. Just be prepared to have to use a lot of bug spray.

Beautiful property and well taken care of. Easy to get around.

Beautiful property and well taken care of. Easy to get around.

Our stay at the tides was exceptional. The house was immaculate upon arrival, with a surplus of all the supplies necessary for our stay. From Keurig pods, pots and pans, to paper towels, the home was clearly stocked with thoughtfulness and convenience as the prime motivation. The owners have maintained the home with a great deal of love, as is evidenced by the small antiques about the house, and the incredible landscaping. Flowering Rhododendron shrubs the size of trees, elegant floral beds, two firepit areas, and a delightful wandering path down to the water. Commensurate with the name, the cove in front of the house is subject to 7' - 9' foot tidal changes. The Tidal Clock in the house ensured that we could plan each day accordingly, and so we swam, fished, and launched kayaks each day from the rocks, and explored the charming estuaries that surround the house from the water. The waterline has a raised deck with gravity chairs where one can while away the hours with a cup of coffee or glass of wine, staring at the seals, small offshore islands, and the lobstermen out checking their pots. The house is strategic to several excellent local restaurants, gift shops, and within 7 minutes of a full sized grocery store. Driving the island we discovered a myriad of small signs leading us to wharf side lobster shacks, oyster sellers, and fishmongers that afforded us the luxury of feasting on fresh and affordable seafood every day. One remarkable aspect was the noticeable absence of heavy tourist traffic. We did the expected day trips to Boothbay Harbor, Bath, & Portland, which whilst lovely, reminded us of how intimate and secluded the area is where we were staying. No hawkers of cheap t-shirts near the Tides.. No long waits for mediocre food. And no traffic jams to get there. As far as communication was concerned, everything was so equitable and satisfying during our stay, that we never required any contact at all with the owners or property manager. However in the buildup to our arrival, they were overtly friendly, incredibly gracious, and zealous in their efforts to ensure that we had a memorable time. Overall the experience was so perfect, that my wife fell into a deep state of melancholy when we were packing to leave, and is now demanding that we find a way to buy the house and move there permanently. Our stay was a pure delight. One we plan to revisit.

We visit Maine every summer for a week. We have stayed in various locations but more often than not, stay around Brunswick. We absolutely loved our stay at The Tides. The location is excellent. We like being close to the water but also close to Brunswick. This was a perfect spot. We also particularly liked the outdoor spaces. The deck/patio area is wonderful. We spent every morning and evening outside. We also were very happy with the kitchen. It is well stocked, and we were able to cook some wonderful meals there. We would definitely stay here again in the future if it's available.

The Tides is secluded and quiet but also minutes from amenities such as grocery stores, restaurants, shopping outlets and smaller shops. The house is clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. This includes a whole-house generator which kicked on early one evening when the power went out for a short time. We continued to have power - didn’t skip a beat! Communication from the owner and property manager was exceptional. Thanks!

The Tides is secluded and quiet but also minutes from amenities such as grocery stores, restaurants, shopping outlets and smaller shops. The house is clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. This includes a whole-house generator which kicked on early one evening when the power went out for a short time. We continued to have power - didn’t skip a beat! Communication from the owner and property manager was exceptional. Thanks!

I leased Tides for 7 days the view of Casco bay is always stunning no matter which months you visit. The house was okay, wish it was more cozy, throw rugs would have been a plus since hard wood floors can be tough on the feet. Also cooking was a challenge since in my opinion cookware was outdated, plates limited for someone that loves to cook for the family especially now we must adjust since most restaurants are limited with their hours due to last year pandemic, our favorite butcher also closed in the area. Also wish there was a ash container available to transport wood stove ash outside .Other than these little hiccups,the owner Stan was timely with reservations and innkeeper was available when we phoned him.

I leased Tides for 7 days the view of Casco bay is always stunning no matter which months you visit. The house was okay, wish it was more cozy, throw rugs would have been a plus since hard wood floors can be tough on the feet. Also cooking was a challenge since in my opinion cookware was outdated, plates limited for someone that loves to cook for the family especially now we must adjust since most restaurants are limited with their hours due to last year pandemic, our favorite butcher also closed in the area. Also wish there was a ash container available to transport wood stove ash outside .Other than these little hiccups,the owner Stan was timely with reservations and innkeeper was available when we phoned him.

We thoroughly enjoyed this property and it’s location overlooking the cove. It’s quiet and serene yet close to everything the area has to offer. The hime’s 3 bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and it’s nice to have 2 full baths especially when you have a group staying with you. The kitchen is well equipped with a gas range and there’s also a large gas grill out on the roomy deck that wraps two sides of the house with nice seating and eating areas. There are also 2 outdoor fire pits with water views and a platform deck space out over the water. The house has great heat and a wood stove. The big screen tv in the living room has streaming with access to Netflix and Amazon Prime as well as YouTube and Xfinity. The communication with the owner and the caretaker was excellent and we appreciated the phone call just before our arrival to acclimate us to the house and it’s features. Thanks for a great stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed this property and it’s location overlooking the cove. It’s quiet and serene yet close to everything the area has to offer. The hime’s 3 bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and it’s nice to have 2 full baths especially when you have a group staying with you. The kitchen is well equipped with a gas range and there’s also a large gas grill out on the roomy deck that wraps two sides of the house with nice seating and eating areas. There are also 2 outdoor fire pits with water views and a platform deck space out over the water. The house has great heat and a wood stove. The big screen tv in the living room has streaming with access to Netflix and Amazon Prime as well as YouTube and Xfinity. The communication with the owner and the caretaker was excellent and we appreciated the phone call just before our arrival to acclimate us to the house and it’s features. Thanks for a great stay!

House was exactly as advertised. Both the owner and property manager contacted us to be sure all was well. Property manager called in advance and went over every detail of the house. Would definitely return and of course recommend.

House was exactly as advertised. Both the owner and property manager contacted us to be sure all was well. Property manager called in advance and went over every detail of the house. Would definitely return and of course recommend.

Stayed 5 nights at The Tides for our first visit to Maine. The house was very clean and really well-stocked with basic necessities, even items like q-tips, shampoo, conditioner, and laundry detergent that aren't always provided in rentals. The kitchen was great with more cookery and tools than we could ever need. The location is beautiful, quiet, and private. I think we only saw one other person in the area, and we enjoyed the views from the living room and deck. We also found it very easy to access the dock by the gentle path from the driveway. The only issue we ran into was with the hot water. While there was plenty for a single shower, we were not able to run both showers simultaneously as the hot water ran out almost immediately when we tried that. The home is somewhat dated and the furniture (sofa, pillows, mattresses) could use a little updating. They are clean and perfectly usable, but beginning to get a little worn down. Otherwise, we were very happy with our stay and would absolutely recommend The Tides and would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights at The Tides for our first visit to Maine. The house was very clean and really well-stocked with basic necessities, even items like q-tips, shampoo, conditioner, and laundry detergent that aren't always provided in rentals. The kitchen was great with more cookery and tools than we could ever need. The location is beautiful, quiet, and private. I think we only saw one other person in the area, and we enjoyed the views from the living room and deck. We also found it very easy to access the dock by the gentle path from the driveway. The only issue we ran into was with the hot water. While there was plenty for a single shower, we were not able to run both showers simultaneously as the hot water ran out almost immediately when we tried that. The home is somewhat dated and the furniture (sofa, pillows, mattresses) could use a little updating. They are clean and perfectly usable, but beginning to get a little worn down. Otherwise, we were very happy with our stay and would absolutely recommend The Tides and would stay here again.

Comfortably furnished and well-equipped house, with a lovely seaside view from a spacious deck. Location provides easy access by car to shopping and Brunswick. Not especially close to recreational sites, but experienced kayakers will enjoy plying the tidal rivers all around.

Comfortably furnished and well-equipped house, with a lovely seaside view from a spacious deck. Location provides easy access by car to shopping and Brunswick. Not especially close to recreational sites, but experienced kayakers will enjoy plying the tidal rivers all around.

Wonderful property, beautiful location on the water. Property manager and owner very personable, checked in with us to make sure all was ok. Very well stocked with necessities, family and pets had a great week! Definitely will rent again.

Wonderful property, beautiful location on the water. Property manager and owner very personable, checked in with us to make sure all was ok. Very well stocked with necessities, family and pets had a great week! Definitely will rent again.

Truly a home, with many nice touches. Great location with easy access to surrounding sites, but very remote feeling. Provided a fun location for 4 seniors who are very young at heart!

Great trip, house is fantastic

Great trip, house is fantastic

Truly a home, with many nice touches. Great location with easy access to surrounding sites, but very remote feeling. Provided a fun location for 4 seniors who are very young at heart!

Great house with absolutely everything you need and a fine choice for kayaking if you’ve got a little experience. Close to town but incredible private and quiet. Sleeps 6 quite comfortably. Perfect for a family getaway.

Great house with absolutely everything you need and a fine choice for kayaking if you’ve got a little experience. Close to town but incredible private and quiet. Sleeps 6 quite comfortably. Perfect for a family getaway.

We had a great time staying at the property. The house feels very secluded, great view of the water from the deck, yet close to Freeport, Portland, and Boothsbay. The property was very clean, stocked with kitchen amenities, especially the lobster pot, we put to good use. Very pet friendly property, hardwood floors, and tile , with a nice grass lawn to play with the dog.

The property manager was helpful and friendly. The view from the Tides was lovely- curling up on the deck or in the living room and watching the sunrise and the tide change over the water was wonderful. The house was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay, including a well-equipped kitchen. The liason of the house is very convenient for accessing lots of beautiful places to hike and all the midcoast Maine towns for shopping and meals.