Family-friendly vacation rentals in Harpswell

Quaint & Peaceful Designer's Oceanfront Cottage

Coco Cottage is a peaceful, cliffside escape with stunning 180° views of Harpswell Sound. Located at the end of a private road, it’s perfect for a designer’s retreat or family getaway. Three bedrooms—two queens, plus a twin/office combo—make it ideal for remote work or rest. Relax fireside and watch a movie, dine on the patio, read on the dock, or explore the amazing trails, beaches, seafood and sunsets of Harpswell. Enjoy oceanfront tranquility just 15minutes from Bowdoin College and Brunswick.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Heating

Waterfront Cottage Getaway-Sunsets, Kayaks, Tennis

Classic, rustic, waterfront Maine retreat (“Crow’s Nest”) perched above Beal's Cove w/i Harpswell Sound w/ private direct waterfront access via steps w/ platform for fun activities - 5 kayaks+2 paddle boards included. Its plentiful sleeping space, porch, and expansive property w/ shared tennis court make it fun for family reunions or get-togethers. Porch speckled w/ rocking chairs overlooks the bay and has spectacular views of sunsets enjoyed w/ coffee, cocktails, and lobster & steamer dinners.

Kitchen · Family · Beach

Seaside-The way life should be!

Gentle breezes, fish flipping, seals playing, boats hauling their famous catch of crustaceans…watch it all from the many incredible vantage points this cottage has to offer. From a back patio with a gas fire pit, to a sun porch for enjoying a BBQ lunch, even a screened porch for relaxing when the bugs come out. Join the owners at their “martini bar”next door for added conversation and area knowledge with views! Perfect central spot for exploring the Midcoast.This is truly the way life should be!

Kitchen · Family · Condition

Moss House: A Modern Waterfront Cabin in the Woods

Featured in VOGUE and Maine Home + Design, this modern, handcrafted cabin offers calm Atlantic views, 150 feet of shoreline, and a private dock, perfect for morning coffee, launching a kayak, or watching seals, seabirds, and passing boats. Set among tall pines, it blends Nordic and Japanese influences in a space that is calm and composed. Interiors of wood, stone, lime plaster, and concrete form a grounded, quietly expressive, and sustainably built retreat. 1hr from Portland, but a world apart.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · River

Sunset Stunner w/summer dock

Relax with the family at this peaceful place to stay. This cozy waterfront home offers a tranquil escape with breathtaking ocean sunset views that paint the sky each evening. Lots of windows and open concept living area provide uninterrupted vistas of the water, allowing golden light to flood the space. The wrap around deck just steps from the water's edge is an ideal spot for morning coffee or evening dinners as the sun dips below the horizon. This charming home blends comfort and nature.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Grill

Brand new Scandinavian cottage: dock & kayaks!

Brand new architectural cottage and detached 'boathouse' with sweeping elevated ocean views both east and west, private waterfront lawns and deep water dock with kayaks. This property was built in 2020 so expect a fresh and clean experience on one of Harpswell's most private peninsulas. Watch the sunrise from the cantilevered 2nd floor deck, sit by the campfire on your private lawn oceanside, or walk down to the dock for a paddle in the west facing protected cove. The best of coastal Maine!

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Amenities

Lobstermen's ocean-front cottage

Be our guests & experience the life & beauty of Midcoast Maine. Relax with ocean views, warm up in the sauna or take a refreshing dip. Our cottage is part of Gurnet Village, an over 100-year-old working lobstering & oyster farming property on historic Route 24, between Brunswick & Harpswell. Expect boats, workers, road traffic, gear, and the occasional sounds & smells of a real Maine working waterfront. All rooms have ocean views, with access to the tidal beach & floating dock (May-Dec).

Indoor spaces · Family · TV

The Copper Fox Treehouse

Named the 10th most spectacular tree house in the world by the BBC Featured in the book: Modern Tree Houses by Taschen Airbnb's Most wishlisted property in Maine in 2025! Come experience the whimsy and craftsmanship of this red fox head shaped treehouse for yourself. The magic of this wild adventure awaits you in the treetops... Come to relax, explore and make lasting memories your family and friends will talk about for years. Follow our journey on IG at @thecopperfoxtreehouse

Kitchen · Family · Outdoor spaces

Shore House, Leona Unit - Ocean Front Property

This is the ground level of a multi-unit house. It is wheelchair friendly, with cathedral ceilings, a modern kitchen, and wide plank pine floors. The expansive deck will only enhance you experience overlooking a working wharf on Garrison Cove and Casco Bay. Dogs allowed upon approval. Must not be big barkers and owners are responsible for any waste. We want to be courteous with all renters and their pets. Weekly rentals preferred in July and August months (Saturday - Saturday)

Family · Kitchen · Location

Lovely Coastal Cottage on Quiet Cove

Wake up to gorgeous views and go to sleep under dark starlit skies. This modern and well-appointed coastal home is your chance to experience life on the water in Maine. Harpswell is a beautiful waterfront town with more coastline than anywhere else in Maine. When you're not relaxing on the deck overlooking the cove or, in winter, being cozy by the fire, you'll be able to explore the dozens of hikes on the peninsula and the year-round restaurants in nearby Bath or Brunswick.

Kitchen · Family · Location

Waterfront Cottage On Basin Cove - Amazing Sunsets

Bright, airy cottage right on Basin Cove,a tidal cove in Harpswell Maine. Cool breezes with pristine views, especially for the sunsets over the cove. At the end of Harpswell Neck, so it feels like you're far away, but still only an hour from Portland, 1/2 hour from Freeport & 15 minutes from Brunswick. Use it as your hub to explore Midcoast Maine or hunker down and enjoy the screened in porch after a swim in the cove.

Indoor spaces · Family · Shared spaces

Comfortable studio apartment in quiet location

Peaceful, rural second story studio apartment. Near Middle Bay in beautiful Harpswell, Maine. Enjoy our farmer's porch or walks to the shore deck to look out over the water and enjoy a sunset or go the shore for a swim in summer. Short distance to Brunswick and Bowdoin College, local restaurants. The host also teaches porcelain doll making. You could learn to make porcelain dolls while enjoying the Maine coast.

Kitchen · Family · Location