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.

Luxury Year-round Treehouse with private hot tub

The Canopy is one of 5 luxurious tiny homes that make up Littlefield Retreat, a tranquil woodland village of 3 treehouses and 2 hobbit houses – each with its own private hot tub and dock. To see all five dwellings, click on the photo to the left of “Hosted by Bryce”, then click “Show more…”. This 15-acre forest retreat on Littlefield Pond offers our guests an experience that feels like a trip up to the woods of northern Maine, but is closer to home and to all the attractions of southern Maine.

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.

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.

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

New Modern Cottage with Ocean Views & Wildlife

The Salty Roost, a modern Scandinavian-inspired guest cottage is positioned on one acre adjacent to our main home in a coastal neighborhood. This property offers distance water views of Middle Bay, dock/water access, on-site parking, grill, hammock chairs, kitchen with all the amenities, WIFI, washer and dryer combo unit, hardwood floors. The cottage is minutes from great restaurants, breweries, hiking trails, and shopping. The most amazing sunsets will surely bring joy to your stay.

Classic Maine Cottage - dock, sauna & kayaks

The Perfect Maine Cottage! On the edge of the ocean, carefully preserved with traditional details. Charming, open floor plan, with a wall of windows to the ocean. Sunny large wrap-around deck and screen porch creates beautiful outside spaces to enjoy. Perfect for listening to waves and watch lobstermen pull up their traps. Cathedral ceilings and Scandinavian design gives the cottage an exclusive feeling. Gentle stairs lead to the private deep water dock for all kinds of boating.

The Maine Frame | Modern A-Frame Cabin in Freeport

• Perfect for small families or couples, our signature A-Frame cabin features a modern interior gas burning fireplace, soaring ceilings, huge windows, stylish interiors, and all the comforts of home. • This cozy 1,100 square foot space comfortably accommodates up to four guests in two bedrooms (one with a King-size bed and the other with a Queen-size bed) and a shared bathroom. • 7 minute drive to downtown Freeport. • Proud to be ranked in the top 1% and voted Guest Favorite!

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.

Near Beach+Cedar Sauna+Outdoor Shower+Pond+FirePit

Unwind at your own studio cabin with forest views, private sauna & pond! * New Private Cedar & Glass Barrel Sauna * Minutes to Reid State Park Beach & 5 Island🦞 * Fire Pit * Outdoor Shower * Rain Shower & Heated Bathroom Floor * AC/Heat * TV & Record Player w/Vinyl * Fast Wifi *Spruce Studio is one of two cabins on 8 acres right down the road from one of the best beaches in Maine! The cabins are 150ft. apart & separated by a privacy screen and natural landscaping.

Harpswell Studio on Waterview Property! Lobster!

Cottage Style Studio! Spacious , inviting, comfy, bright! Some summer dates still open! Easy drives to Harpswell’s 216 miles of coastline via coastal and wooded trails- several accessible ones, lovely side roads, small beaches and preserves. Fresh lobster and seafood! Popham Beach and Reid State Park with expansive beaches are 35 minutes or less away. 35 minutes to Portland, 25 minutes to Freeport, 15 minutes or less to Brunswick, Bath, Topsham, Bowdoin College.

Private Oceanfront Home 🔆2 min to Popham ✔️Hot Tub

Experience authentic Midcoast Maine at this private and secluded waterfront home on Atkins Bay with unobstructed views of Popham Beach State Park’s unique flood plains, rocky coast, and 12-foot tides. The house is a recently renovated 3-bed, 2-bath with a large open living space, wrap-around screened porch, hot tub, and seating area overlooking Atkins Bay. Located two minutes driving from Popham Beach, Maine’s most beautiful beach!