Harpswell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fishing boats, old and new, a lobster shack, and scattered trap floats fill the harbor scene at Mackerel Cove on Bailey Island at the tip of the rocky Harpswell Peninsula of Down East Maine.
The unique, granite Cribstone Bridge, Bailey Island Bridge, connecting Orr's and Bailey Islands in Harpswell, Maine
Maine-Orr's Island-Lowell's Cove
Maine-Harpswell-Bailey Island [Cribstone] Bridge
Maine-Harpswell-Potts Harbor

Our guide on where to stay in Harpswell

Find the best Harpswell areas for the activities you enjoy most.

West Harpswell

While West Harpswell isn't home to many top sights, Ash Cove Pottery and Bailey Island Bridge are some notable places to visit nearby.

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St Portland ME
The price is NZ$215 per night from 14 June to 15 June
NZ$215
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,488 reviews)
"This day was nice. We did have one issue with the lock on the room door. We had to wait for a maintenance man to come to repair the lock so we could re-enter our room but the other issue was at 3:30 AM in the morning, the batteries in the smoke alarm failed and the smoke alarm started chirping and ..."

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
The price is NZ$604 per night from 14 June to 15 June
NZ$604
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,781 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Portland Harbor Hotel
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

3 out of 5
25 HANCOCK STREET Portland ME
The price is NZ$506 per night from 14 June to 15 June
NZ$506
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,241 reviews)
"This is such a nice property and a great location. We’ve stayed here twice and I wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 8 June 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
1 room luxury ocean front studio cottage

1 room luxury ocean front studio cottage

Harpswell ME
Stay at this apartment in Harpswell. Enjoy a garden, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Mitchell Field and Paddleworks are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
"We loved our stay here! The view was amazing and the house was very clean and had all the essentials we needed. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and also using the fire pit. I highly recommend staying here!!"

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

1 room luxury ocean front studio cottage
Centerview cottage

Centerview cottage

Harpswell ME
Stay at this holiday home in Harpswell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Paddleworks and Mitchell Field are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Had a fabulous time at the cozy cabin. Connie was very kind and available for anything we needed. The view is spectacular. The only thing I would say is if you are traveling with young kids, it is an open floor plan (loft and a curtain for the bottom room door). Was not a problem for us but something ..."

Reviewed on 6 June 2026

Centerview cottage
Large beautiful ocean front studio with private dock

Large beautiful ocean front studio with private dock

Harpswell ME
Stay at this apartment in Harpswell. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Thomas Point Beach and Brunswick Town Commons are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"My husband and I had a wonderful stay and especially enjoyed the incredible view and access to the water. (They have paddles and life jackets for the kayaks) We spent hours both nights on the dock and loved getting to take the kayaks out. The living space had everything we needed with lots of natural ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Large beautiful ocean front studio with private dock
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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