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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 338 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Harpswell, Maine
  • Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bailey Island Bridge
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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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.

On the Rocks - One-of-a-kind setting on the Reversing Falls of Basin Point!

Welcome to On the Rocks, offering a one-of-a-kind setting on the Reversing Falls of Basin Point! This one bedroom, one bathroom cottage rests on the edge of the water with panoramic views, unmatched access, and unique private pebbly beachfront. Spend your days soaking up the sun on the deck or beach, exploring the rugged coastline of Maine, fishing for striper in the Reversing Falls, and launching your kayak or boat right from the cottage. Retreat to the deck at the end of the night for a cocktail "on the rocks" or walk down to Erica's Seafood or the Dolphin Marina & Restaurant for fresh, local seafood. 

Inside the cottage you will find a kitchen with all you need to cook, a living room area with a flatscreen TV, a bedroom overlooking the reversing falls, and a full bathroom with a shower. In the living room is a full-size futon for 1 or 2 additional guests.

Come enjoy all this unique cottage has to offer and book your getaway today!

**Please be aware that the current of the Reversing Falls can result in undertow, which can be unsafe for children and inexperienced swimmers. Please use extreme caution and consult with MaineStay Vacation should you have questions and/or concerns.**

Air Conditioning: Yes, window AC unit located in living area
Beach/Water Access: Direct on property
Beach Towels: Not included
Departure Cleaning: Included
Cable TV: Yes, Direct TV in Living room
Closest Shopping Village: Brunswick, 23min away
Coffee Maker: Yes, automatic drip
Dishwasher: No
Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided
Heat Source: No formal heat source, electric fireplace in Living Room, space heater available for bedroom
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: 1-2 cars
Stairs to Water: N/A
Trash Removal: Included, picked up weekly (for multi-week stays) or upon departure
TV: TV in Living Room
Usable Fireplaces: No
Washer & Dryer: No
Water Frontage: Direct ocean access
Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Casco Bay. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a patio and a living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Casco Bay and 5 minutes by car from Ash Cove Pottery
On the Rocks - One-of-a-kind setting on the Reversing Falls of Basin Point! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Harpswell cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

MaineStay Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 412 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

2769-214527

On the Rocks - One-of-a-kind setting on the Reversing Falls of Basin Point! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Craig D.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Petrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
surprisingly well stocked. Really liked the privacy! More lighting would be nice. Would replace the island with a standard table for card & board games and for eating-found the stools too high and uncomfortable- a shorter queen mattress would be nice the deck & chairs need a good cleaning(mold). With the nit-picking done we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reverse falls boathouse
The location is very unique and provides views of Lobster boats, birds, and ducks. The point that the house sits on is right on a spot where the high tide goes right up to the stairs of the cottage and recedes to reveal shallow rapids. It is called the reverse falls. Great for the 2 of us. We would come back. God bless the veteran buried off the front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry B., Saint Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Cove of "Fundy"
I'm glad there wasn't a picture of the path down to the place on the VRBO page. I would have rejected it, because I have a permanent form of vertigo. BUT, then we would have missed out on one of the best places we've ever stayed in Maine. The other 78 yr old helped me up and down the path every day. "On the Rocks" is and adorable cottage, just made for two. The minute we saw the porthole door, we were hooked. With its horizontal, varnished knotty pine walls and wide plank flooring, it was perfect. We really wished there had been a printed history of the place from interior to exterior landscaping. Who built it? When was it built? Who was Albert E Johnson, and why is that marker here? There aren't enough good things to say about the cabin. Plus...we felt like we were on the Basin Cove of "Fundy". What a delight to watch and listen as the tides go in and out. As we arrived, we knew it would be special when a bevy of Flickers greeted us. There are so many wonderful water fowl to watch and enjoy: great blue herons, kingfishers, and two osprey and an eagle even appeared from time to time. The ducks, gulls and cormorants would sail the rapids with the tides. We're so glad we had two weeks to enjoy "On the Rocks".
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros and Cons
The property is located in a unique, beautiful location. The cottage was clean and tidy but very small. The bed is a full size, not queen. The futon is the only seating choice and quite uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
On the Rocks!
The cottage has beautiful views, is very well appointed and private. The owners/hosts were welcoming, helpful and very responsive. A lovely experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location & sweet cottage
The cottage was lovely and very clean. The view was incredible! We enjoyed watching the tide go in and out along with the lobster boats at the dock. The cottage felt secluded and restful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
Beautiful friendly, town and an amazing view from this property! Fall in Maine is a dream
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and beautiful
We live just N. of Boston and have relatives in Brunswick... but we have only recently discovered Harpswell. We wanted to explore the area, including Orr's and Bailey's island...we were seeking a small, warm and cozy cottage on the water and we were not disappointed! The house is surrounded by water on 3 sides - views and scenery were stunning. There was always something to see.. lobster boats, osprey, sea ducks...., and lovely sunrises and sunsets - we enjoyed sitting outside on the deck and purchased fresh lobster from a lobsterman on a local dock. We went on several nearby hikes and and had a very relaxing long weekend. Highly recommended -
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Midcoast get away
Fabulous location! Surrounded by water. So peaceful and tranquil watching the sunrises, sunsets, and lobster boats heading in and out. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
Nice quiet waterfront location, just what we were looking for
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the view!
Location is perfect, the view is fabulous!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022