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A spacious dining area with wooden furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with exposed beams. - Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation (Harpswell)
A large wooden dining table with chairs, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors through large windows. - Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation (Harpswell)
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a beige sofa. - Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation (Harpswell)
A large house surrounded by dense forest and a lake. - Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation (Harpswell)
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a calm lake, surrounded by dense forest. - Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation (Harpswell)
A garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation

  • Perched overlooking Gun Point Cove, Sanctuary boasts stunning westerly views from a beautifully built Post & Beam style home in a private, wooded setting, perfect for your family vacation. The grounds are meticulously maintained with a lush lawn for children to play and a stone path to the dock and waterside deck, a perfect place for the whole family to gather! 

    When you walk through the door, you will find a beautiful kitchen with everything you need to make a wonderful home-cooked Maine meal, a dining room with a propane fireplace that opens to an elevated deck overlooking the ocean, a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or tea, a living room with comfortable seating and a fireplace, a great sitting area to enjoy a good book, and a ground level family room with a TV and a new full bathroom with shower that opens to a path to the water. Upstairs on the second level, you will find the master bedroom with a full bathroom and plenty of closet space, another bedroom with closets, a third bedroom, and a shared full bathroom. On the third level, there are two small bedrooms. The ground floor, formerly offering a game room has been transformed into a 6th bedroom with queen bed and direct access to a full bathroom! You'll love all of the great places to gather, as well as the many quiet spaces to relax. 

    On a perfect Maine summer day, you'll find yourself sitting on the waterside deck enjoying your favorite drink, basking in the warm sunshine, and swimming from the dock to explore all of the wonders of the coast of Maine! Sanctuary is located at the end of the road, so you will enjoy the peace and quiet and great morning and afternoon walks, while being just 15 minutes from all the amenities of Brunswick and the Harpswell Islands, offering many local restaurants, shops, and beaches.

    Sanctuary boasts the perfect setting and location for your summer vacation and this oceanside home will surely call you back year after year.

    Sorry, Pets are Not Allowed at Sanctuary due to Allergies.

    Bed types/descriptions:
    Ground Level (Lower/Basement Level):
    Sixth Bedroom with Queen Bed

    Second Level:
    Master Bedroom with King Bed
    Second Bedroom with Queen Bed
    Third Bedroom with Queen Bed

    Third Level:
    Fourth Bedroom with Double Bed
    Fifth Bedroom with Twin Bed

    Bathroom setup/description:
    Ground Floor- Full Bath with Shower 
    Main Level- Powder Room
    Second Floor- Full Bath with Shower/Tub Combo
    Second Floor- Master Bath with Shower/Tub Combo

    Air Conditioning: No
    Beach Access: No, rocky shoreline, water can be accessed via dock
    Beach Towels: Not included
    Departure Cleaning: Included
    Dock & Float: Yes
    Cable TV: Yes, Xfinity Cable TV in Basement Level Living Room
    Closest Shopping Village: Brunswick, 15min away
    Coffee Maker: Yes, automatic drip
    Dishwasher: Yes
    Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided
    Heat Source: Forced hot water baseboard throughout home, propane fireplace in dining room
    Internet Access: Yes, Xfinity Cable Internet and WiFi
    Linens & Bath Towels: Included, beds are made prior to guest arrival and towels remain in their sanitized packaging, placed on each bed
    Lobster Pot: Yes
    Outdoor Firepit: No
    Parking: 2-3 cars
    Stairs to Water: No, float and dock
    Trash Removal: Included, picked up weekly (for multi-week stays) or upon departure
    TV: Yes, in basement level family room, and primary bedroom
    Usable Fireplaces: Yes, Propane fireplace in dining room
    Washer & Dryer: Yes, located in first floor mudroom
    Water Frontage: Direct ocean frontage, rocky shore with dock and float
    Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended

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About the area

Located in Harpswell, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brunswick Town Commons and Cathance River Preserve, while Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum and Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum are cultural highlights. Land's End Gift Shop and Ash Cove Pottery are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. Visit our Harpswell travel guide
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Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • A lighthouse, rocky coastline, and a house by the sea during sunset.
    Casco Bay
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A sign for Bowdoin College with a tree and greenery in the background.
    Bowdoin College
    19 min drive - 21.5 km
  • A building with 'L.L. Bean Inc.' signage, a large boot sculpture, and outdoor seating.
    LL Bean Flagship Store
    31 min drive - 44.1 km
  • A multi-story brick building with a large arched window and a sign that reads "STATE".
    State Theatre
    49 min drive - 76.6 km
  • Maine Mall
    52 min drive - 84.6 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station
    21 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ledges Pub at Sebasco
    45 min drive
  • Sam's Italian Sandwich Shoppes
    12 min drive
  • Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant
    46 min drive
  • Dolphin Marina & Restaurant
    29 min drive
  • Cook's Lobster & Ale House
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bailey Island Bridge and Cobwork Bridge. Mackerel Cove and Land's End Gift Shop are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a fabulous house for our annual family vacation. The house was clean and well maintained. Plenty of room for all seven of us to be together or find a place to be alone. The dock and back porch was our favorite gathering place where we watched wildlife and lobstermen after their daily catch. Location was very quiet and private but a short distance to businesses and locale attractions. Our host went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable. Sea you next time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our time at this house in Harpswell! The views were amazing and the dock was perfect for swimming and hanging out! We happened to be there on a very hot week so not having Air Conditioning was a little tough for us BUT the house was equipped with many fans to keep us comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and had everything we needed for a family lobster bake. Thanks for a great stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aptly Named

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sanctuary is a delightful place to stay for a week- quiet, great for a family gathering, well furnished and the kitchen incredibly equipped! We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, games, exploring and general relaxation with loved ones.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Staying at the same place year after year

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love staying here. It’s a perfect location for people who like to swim - and we do! It’s a wonderful place for people to gather together without being on top of each other. It’s peaceful. There’s an osprey nest nearby. Favorite activity = sitting on the upper deck, watching the sunset.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Place was phenomenal!! Plenty of space, gorgeous views, accessible dock!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house and location! Water pressure was uneven for showering. We had been told that the kitchen would not be stocked with ingredients/spices/basic foods so we brought our own but found EVERYTHING there you could want or need. We shopped before arriving at the house since we did not want to go back and forth to Brunswick after checking in at 4PM, but if we had gone to the house first we would not have needed to buy such things as mustard, sugar, etc.
Archival

8/10 Good

Gorgeous house and scenary!

The good: The house is beautiful and clean with wood beam designs throughout. Large kitchen, fully stocked. The scenery was amazing. The view from the house was awesome. Very secluded and private. Nice communal areas for the family to hang out. We rented our own kayaks and went out on the water often. Lots of stuff to do in the house including a pool table. The bad: The linen situation. You have to bring your own bed sheets and pillow cases. You can purchase them but it's annoying to have to arrive there and put the bed sheets on. Also, was only provided with ONE extra roll of toilet tissue and one extra trash bag for a 5 BR house for a week. You can pick up more at the management office but who wants to deal with that. For $3,000/week...the house should be stocked with that stuff. We ended up buying it ourselves. Also, there was no dishwashing detergent. Not deal breakers but annoying nevertheless. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would probably come back despite the annoyances. The family had a great time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Sanctuary

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely, peaceful views.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous house

We had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful house. It was spotlessly clean, had everything one may need and the house managers were very helpful and kind. The house is much nicer than it appears in the photos. The dock has a great place to sit on and there is a downstairs with a pool table and lovely sitting area. I am obsessive about cleanliness and in all honesty this might have been the cleanest house I have ever been in. Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sanctuary trip

We loved this home... great memories made... would love to come back. Perfect vacation home... love this part of Maine. Thanks to rental staff. House was comfortable, clean, gorgeous view... the home is well equipped for cooking ... if you love a peaceful location this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

All that and MORE!

As a first time "guest" in this home, I was uncertain about what provisions might be included and was pleasantly surprised to find so many amenities ... everything but a corkscrew. The home, the property, the proximity to other locations and the property management folks were awesome. We hope to make this an annual stay. On the flip side, I have back troubles while there. Mattress related....who knows??? Even with the best and newest of mattresses, you cannot be assured that YOU will enjoy it. :) V.S.