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Nicest Waterfront in Maine w/ Private Beach!

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior
Game room
In the heart of Mackerel Cove, this luxury home offers an idyllic retreat with direct access to a private beach and water views from every room. Relax on the shores of Maine's most photographed waterfront, enjoy plenty of parking and unwind in style with washer/dryer amenities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10451 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nicest Waterfront in Maine w/ Private Beach!

Beautiful, classic, recently built luxury home located at the center of Mackerel Cove, known as the most photographed waterfront in Maine. This incredible home features direct access to a private beach on the north side of the house and a public beach to the south. There are water views from every room, washer/dryer, plenty of parking and all the Maine charm you can ask for. Come relax and enjoy with your family!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please contact owner in advance if bringing a pet or planning an event
Remove shoes in house

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Nicest Waterfront in Maine w/ Private Beach! Bailey Island

About the neighborhood

Map
Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Land's End Gift Shop - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cobwork Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bailey Island Bridge - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ash Cove Pottery - 35 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 26 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪B.I.G.S. Bailey Island General Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Slow Bell Cafe - ‬191 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nicest Waterfront in Maine w/ Private Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Nicest Waterfront in Maine w/ Private Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nicest Waterfront in Maine w/ Private Beach!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nicest Waterfront in Maine w/ Private Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bailey Island vacation home is just steps from Casco Bay and Mackerel Cove. Land's End Gift Shop and Bailey Island Bridge are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Nicest Waterfront in Maine w/ Private Beach! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great retreat on Bailey Island Maine

Beautiful property with plenty of room for our family of 6.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ahhmazing

This home was a gem nothing short of amazing the 360 views from any room were top notch.My only complaint is that the floors were very sandy/sticky/dirty, we swept and mopped shortly upon our arrival but this would not deter me from renting again and again. So comfortable & gorgeous. Do not even think about it BOOK IT ASAP. 10/10 would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location for a Family celebration

We had a very nice stay at this house. The views are amazing. The house was well appointed with everything we needed. Enjoyed everything. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 star experience in a 4 star world

Unbelievable event house! Just book it already
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, property, and location!

We arrived late afternoon on Christmas Day. The heat was not on, we had to wait for the house to warm up. We had a three month old baby with us, didn’t plan on walking into a cold house. We had no water pressure when we arrived, my guests were checking the property thinking a pipe had frozen and ruptured. Texted the owner, texted again, then called. He answered and said he would turn the water on for us! Note: the loft is in one of the bedrooms with a very steep stairs. We loved the house, it was clean, and very large. The scenery from the front and back was spectacular! We walked across the street to Glens Lobster everyday for lobster to cook at dinner. We had fun metal detecting the shoreline. Watching the tide was so amazing. Wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Melissa C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Horrible experience with rude host on wedding weekend

I have never written a bad review or had a bad experience with a rental. However we had a nightmare experience with this host during our wedding night, of all times. The night of our wedding--which was hosted a nearby venue--we brought a small group of family home to celebrate. Around 10pm, a loud alarm started sounding, scaring our family. The host sent texts IN ALL CAPS telling us to call him. My new husband spent a half hour on the phone with him trouble shooting, where the host was rude and refused to believe that we hadn't triggered the alarm with a flood (there was no flood, we provided photos). We left the house spotless, except for a soda spill on a vinyl basement floor, which we tried to clean, but there were no mops or ANY cleaning materials in the house to do so. The host charged us $300 extra for cleaning, and sent nasty messages to us alleging we had lied about the size of our wedding (which we hadn't). The mattress cover in the primary bedroom had a large yellow urine stain on it. I alerted the host, who told me "that's a lie" when I told him the sheets were soiled, arguing that this urine stain didn't meet the definition of "soiled." This is all unfortunate as the house is in a great location. However, it is a gargantuan McMansion among small, adorable antique-y coastal homes--an unfortunate representation of destructive coastal development and gentrification in an otherwise charming place. My recommendation is to stay elsewhere and support local business.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A treasure

An exceptional house situated in a superb location. A place for the most decerning. Spacious with a well-equipped kitchen, and a view from every window. As an added bonus the house offers an elevator for those of us who have mobility issues. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darcie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

The property was lovely. The views from every room were beautiful. It was fun to have a pool table. It would have been helpful to have an additional pull out couch or another bed. When we arrived the snow hadn’t been plowed which made for a stressful check in, but host fixed the issue within an hour
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in quiet location

The home is beautiful and the private beach is amazing! The views from every window in the house is breathtaking!! Would definitely return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy 4th!

Well-situated gorgeous space for several families to gather, eat good food, swim, kayak, and enjoy lovely views from every window.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming seaside house on beautiful Bailey Island!

My family (me, my wife, and two children aged 17 and 14) stayed at this charming seaside house between Christmas and New Year's and had a wonderful time. We have always loved visiting Bailey's Island but have never stayed over night. The island is a perfect getaway during the Holidays for some r&r with your loved ones. The house had all of the modern comforts while providing our family ample room during our stay. The host was gracious and a very good communicator. We hope to stay at this property next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Holiday

This house was beautiful! Every room, Including bedrooms, had a view of the water or harbor. Kitchen and family room were spacious and sunny. We enjoyed the other sitting room as well with pool table and bar. Entire house was clean and very welcoming! Our family enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and we would definitely recommend to others. Booking and communicating with Matt was exceptionally easy. He answered any and all questions and was Watching the lobster boats come in and out was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nydia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home excellent for hosting

Very clean and well maintained home. Made for entertaining, we came to Brunswick for Bowdoin family weekend, due to the sad events in Lewiston, all Friday events were canceled, things were made better by being able to have our son and several other families over for a lobster boil while we sheltered in place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bailey Island getaway

Our family had a wonderful stay. The home has plenty of room for people to spread out over two floors. The location is spectacular with amazing Maine coastal views from every window. Cook’s Lobster House is a two minute drive from the property. Overall a very memorable experience and we would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home on the water

We had a great time in this spacious and well-appointed home, in spite of a brief visit from Hurricane Lee.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Family Getaway

Perfect location and beautiful views from every room. House had everything we needed for a family gathering of 3 generations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kati M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Absolutely stunning location! Gorgeous property! Perfect Maine location 😍

Sea breezes and views out EVERY window, the perfect spot for large groups. We had both sides of the family there for an intimate celebration and it was amazing to be able to sit together around the table and complete a puzzle, connect as a family. Gorgeous house, very comfortable and plentiful furniture & bathrooms. The only thing that leaves me from giving 5 stars is the loft is part of the 3rd bedroom so to declare 4 bedrooms in the ad is a bit misleading, because if you are 4 different couples, assuming that you’re going into 4 different private bedrooms, but then show up and the “4th bedroom” is actually a loft containing twin beds quite literally on top of the bed in the 3rd bedroom, and you haven’t met the people staying in bedroom 3 before? It’s awkward. I would change that in the ad—make it more clear—however, the couches on both floors are INCREDIBLY comfortable and made up for the lack of privacy in a pinch. Again, absolutely stunning. Great communication. Grandparents needed elevator, fully stocked kitchen supplies (side note: ice makers don’t produce ice), and plentiful towels. Soooo clean. Having rented numerous homes, it would be incredibly helpful if owners provide a home manual, speaking to all aspects of property, including how run equipment like the elevator, sleep number bed, remote control curtains, rc fireplaces, intercom, electronics, appliances, and expectation for use of things in the garage—paddle boards, kayaks, life vests, cornhole boards etc. Loved
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

james s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Amazing place awesome view. The lobsters that came from the Bay across the street. We're amazing everything about this place looking forward to renting it again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvelous time on Bailey Island!!

Beautiful home, wonderful location, scenic views, spectacular sunsets!!! Home is as advertised, spacious, super clean, and surrounded by water & lovely views all around!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

The house has many areas for kids, teenagers and adults to enjoy and relax. The views are scenic and available from each window or porch. The common areas accommodate a large group, and the separate seating areas give space to have conversations with friends you hadn’t seen in years.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five stars is not enough!

What a fabulous place. Absolutely beautiful large home with stunning harbor views out every window. We had a larger group and small kids and it gave us plenty of room to spread out and have privacy. Very well stocked house with the most complete furnishings of any vacation rental we’ve ever seen. Owner communication was fabulous and easy. Nice that this area is not overly touristy making it very relaxing. Nice little beach right across the road. We will be back for sure! Thanks Matt and company!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol G. G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Something for everyone...

A perfect property to reconnect with family and unwind. Water views from every room. It was spacious and thoughtfully designed. The elevator was a welcomed surprise for those of us with mobility issues, The house was wonderfully appointed, and the kitchen was well-stocked with everything needed to feed a large group. The many large stock pots and crackers were appreciated as we steamed the lobsters from Glen's. My son-in-law appreciated the office space, and the teenagers were delighted with the pool table. A highlight of the stay was rediscovering the Milky Way one clear evening from the rooftop deck. As for me...I just soaked up the view of the harbor and chilled out. My only negative would be the bed in the master bedroom. It was lumpy and uncomfortable! Other than that, I highly recommend the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property, beautiful scenery!

We had an excellent experience! The property was 100% as advertised in one of the most beautiful parts of the country!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location

Bailey Island views are simply the best from this fantastic home!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Clean Beautiful Setting

Property was very clean and very well equipped. Every window is looking out at water. We did not need AC when we were there I would wonder about AC in middle of Summer. But lots of windows to open. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022