Spectacular Oceanfront Estate with Beautiful Sunsets on 8 acres
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Spectacular Oceanfront Estate with Beautiful Sunsets on 8 acres
Harpswell, Maine, 04079
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Golf course
Hiking
Tennis court
Wi-Fi in public areas
BBQ
Smoking area
Garden
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Property Description
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 and an incredible waterfront view. There is a modern kitchen with a breakfast nook, a large dining room, five bedrooms (4 queens, two long singles), two full baths, and one half bath. A section of our deck is screened to escape mosquitoes and provide some shade.
You are only a short walk through open fields to a shared private ocean beach, which is perfect for launching your kayak. From there, you can continue on to a shared private dock that is great for swimming. Our dock is located in the local harbor at Lookout Point and faces west, offering fantastic sunsets and expansive views of the islands. This is an active lobstering harbor, so you can purchase fresh lobsters right next door!
The Big House is on an incredible 8-acre private family estate perched above a lush field and surrounded by 1,500 feet of ocean frontage. You can share this calm, quiet estate with a family-owned cottage and a small year-round home. We face west, so the sunsets are fantastic year-round.
So come swim off our dock, launch your kayak, swim off the rocks, read a book, have a lobster, take walks, or simply relax and enjoy! We look forward to your visit and hope to meet you during your stay.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:We may ask you to cancel if your VRBO rating falls below five stars..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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10.0/10
Cleanliness10.0
Amenities10.0
Location10.0
Service10.0
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Surroundings
Airport: Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport
(52.5 km)
Airport: Portland International Jetport
(62.6 km)
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5 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
5 bedrooms: 2 single beds 1 sofa bed and 4 queen beds
Free Wi-Fi
Smoking Permitted
Refrigerator
TV
Wi-Fi in room
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10.0/10
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22 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness10.0
- Amenities10.0
- Location10.0
- Service10.0
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Hans S.
May 27, 2025
Bates Graduation Celebration with Guests of All Ages
Absolutely fantastic stay at magnificent house despite cold and rainy weather. The house offered a great location for all ages of family and friends that attended. The views are even more beautiful than what we saw online. The kitchen was very functional for preparing extensive celebration meals. Great secluded oceanfront location - highly recommended!
Verified traveler
November 19, 2024
Magical Place
We spent a weekend at the big house in mid-November celebrating a milestone family birthday. We live not too far away so are familiar with the area...but even so were blown away by this property. The photos don't quite do it justice, if you can believe it- the house itself is so beautiful and well-cared for. It's obvious that people have thought lovingly about each room. The great room is a perfect gathering place with a cozy wood stove, the kitchen has everything in it you'd ever want to actually cook (no cheap, flimsy knives here!), and the mattresses and bedding in each of the bedrooms were to die for. We loved the way the house was set back from the water, with the lawn rolling down to the shore and its little trails along the hill. We had the best weekend and are so grateful to have been able to spend time in that beautiful spot. Can't wait to come back :). This is a perfect house to spend time in in any season- summer would be amazing, but so would a snowstorm!
Laura &; John D.
August 21, 2024
Harpswell Maine Big House
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.
Sandy J.
July 14, 2024
Wonderful Property
Everyone loved the private beach, grounds and dock. Spacious enough for our large group and a well stocked kitchen.
Lisa A.
August 15, 2024
Great vacation home
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.
Joy D.
June 16, 2024
Beautiful home on the bay
Super stay at our son’s graduation weekend.
Ann C.
February 2, 2024
Winter paradise
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.
Henry W.
January 4, 2024
Amazing sunsets!
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.
Kenneth W.
December 24, 2023
Great place for family gathering
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!
Services & Amenities
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Golf course
Hiking
Off-site
Tennis court
Wi-Fi in public areas
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public areas
BBQ
Smoking area
Garden
Health & wellness
Hiking
Off-site
Golf course
Kayaking
Tennis court
Activities
Beach towels
Fishing
Off-site
Facilities for children
Kids' board games/puzzles
Children's toys
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old
Property host
Susan and Ned Woodman
Speaks: English
About this property
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 and an incredible waterfront view. There is a modern kitchen with a breakfast nook, a large dining room, five bedrooms (4 queens, two long singles), two full baths, and one half bath. A section of our deck is screened to escape mosquitoes and provide some shade.
You are only a short walk through open fields to a shared private ocean beach, which is perfect for launching your kayak. From there, you can continue on to a shared private dock that is great for swimming. Our dock is located in the local harbor at Lookout Point and faces west, offering fantastic sunsets and expansive views of the islands. This is an active lobstering harbor, so you can purchase fresh lobsters right next door!
The Big House is on an incredible 8-acre private family estate perched above a lush field and surrounded by 1,500 feet of ocean frontage. You can share this calm, quiet estate with a family-owned cottage and a small year-round home. We face west, so the sunsets are fantastic year-round.
So come swim off our dock, launch your kayak, swim off the rocks, read a book, have a lobster, take walks, or simply relax and enjoy! We look forward to your visit and hope to meet you during your stay.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:We may ask you to cancel if your VRBO rating falls below five stars..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 52.55KM |
| Nearest Train Station | Amtrak Downeaster |
| Distance to Train Station | 59.14KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 4 |



