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Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy

Harpswell vacation home with kitchen

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A log cabin with a deck and a stone chimney, surrounded by trees and a lake.
A log cabin with a deck overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7213 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Brunswick Town Commons
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowdoin College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Street
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the area

Harpswell

Oceanside stay.At this Harpswell vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Casco Bay and 3 miles (5 km) of Brunswick Town Commons. Maine Street and Bowdoin College are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Brunswick Town Commons - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bowdoin College - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Maine Street - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bowdoin College Museum of Art - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 25 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy

Enjoy your Maine vacation in this traditional waterfront log cabin.  The summer home for one of the area's shipbuilding families, Crow's Nest provides unparalleled privacy and is just a quick 10 minute drive from Bowdoin College and Brunswick's bustling Maine Street.  A large yard, woods, and access to hiking trails lead to endless exploring.  Catch stunning sunsets from the large porch or Adirondack chairs at the yard's edge beside the fire pit.  Includes access to a separate playhouse (affectionately called the "Baby Camp" by the owners) where your little ones can spend countless hours letting their imaginations run wild!

Step inside the living room with oversized rock fireplace (gas) and cathedral ceiling.  The wood inside this cabin is sure to impress! The living room opens to the eat-in kitchen.  There is a full bathroom off the kitchen, with tub/shower combo.  The first bedroom offers two twin beds.  Across the hallway, which is lined with historical family photographs, you'll find an office (with futon folding into a full for additional sleeping options).  At the end of the hallway lies the master bedroom, with king-sized bed and cathedral ceilings.  A master bath, with tub/shower combo completes the private master suite. 

Follow the massive staircase and you'll find a bonus living and sleeping space in the open loft, complete with two twin beds and a full-sized bed.  

Dogs are welcome at Crow's Nest (a non-refundable pet fee applies). More than one dog requires permission from host. If booking on VRBO click on "Travelers" box and check box by "I am traveling with pets."

Bed types/descriptions:
First Floor:
Master Bedroom with King-Sized Bed
Second Bedroom with King-Sized Bed
Third Bedroom/Office with Futon

Second Floor Loft Space:
Four Twin Beds
Full-Sized Bed

Bathroom setup/description:
First Floor - Full Bath with Shower/Tub Combo; Master Bath with Shower/Tub Combo

Air Conditioning: Yes, window AC units located in the Living Room, 1st floor bedroom with 2 twins (king in 2025), and 1st floor king primary bedroom
Beach/Water Access: Direct, on property via private stairs
Beach Towels: Not included
Departure Cleaning: Included
Cable TV: Cable TV in Living Room and Primary King Bedroom
Closest Shopping Village: Brunswick, 10min away
Coffee Maker: Yes, regular drip coffee maker
Dishwasher: Yes
Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided
Heat Source: Hot Water Baseboard Furnace
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: Yes
Parking: 2-4 cars
Stairs to Water: Yes
Trash Removal: Included, picked up weekly (for multi-week stays) or upon departure
TV: TV in Living Room and King Bedroom
Usable Fireplaces: Yes, Propane Fireplace in Living Room with Thermostat Control
Washer & Dryer: Yes
Water Frontage: Direct water frontage
Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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: 2,294 square feet

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Waterfront Log Cabin Harpswell
Waterfront Log Cabin Private vacation home
2769-204411
Waterfront Log Cabin Private vacation home Harpswell

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.5 mi (44-min drive) away from the Wiscasset, ME (ISS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.3 mi (35-min drive) from Thomas Point Beach.

Does Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy to downtown Harpswell?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi away from Harpswell.

Waterfront log cabin nestled in the woods providing unparalleled privacy Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great cabin on the water; I would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Beautiful property

Nestled in the Maine woods, this is a beautiful spot for a get-a-way! Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

william p.

crows nest vacation

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: everything was wonderful. just need a little more storage for our groceries. (Drygoods etc.) couldn't ask for a better location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Wonderful Place

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 log cabin nestled in the woods, water side, great view of the water. The cabin was very clean and well equiped. Great location; close to downtown Brunswick/Bowdoin College. Host gave great instructions and responded immediately with any questions. I highly recommend staying here!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Fabulous Getaway

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: We absolutely loved our time at Crow's Nest. The name is perfect as it tucked away in a beautiful isolated area right on the water & surrounded by nature reserves. The house met all of our needs and was nice and roomy. We spent the majority of our time on the wraparound porch, enjoying the view. Our dogs were in heaven as were we. The Mainstay crew was super responsive throughout & we loved that we felt 'away from it all' but had easy access to Brunswick for groceries, restaurants, etc... We can't wait to come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily P.

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

Gorgeous Waterfront View and Access in Rustic Cabin

The location is amazing - walking along the beach shore with our baby was the highlight of the trip. And the size of the cabin is nice, along with the cleanliness of the kitchen/bathrooms and overall check in process. However - if you are allergic to dust, you will have an issue staying here - there is dust everywhere, on the fans, windows, top of mirrors etc. Also, the main bedroom bed is like sleeping on a cement slab. I am not a picking mattress sleeper, but this was a doozy. And lastly, the TV remote buttons do not all work so you are not able to click "down" or "right" making it impossible to watch what you want to watch.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Crow’s Nest

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: We had a very good experience. Exceptionally dog friendly: we appreciated the side entrance with hose to wash off muddy dogs and mud room capability.The house was cozy and welcoming and we enjoyed reading the family history and being a part of the Heritage trail. We met interesting people on our walks and liked the farm stand. Location was perfect for shopping and eating out. I would definitely recommend this property.Would definitely recommend this property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Another great vacation!

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: As always, our vacation with MaineStay was wonderful. Crows Nest was lovely,quiet and clean. Highly recomend this house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

"Happy" Birthday

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: We could not have had a more lovely stay! Crow's Nest is completely secluded and surrounded by woods on all sides, perched above the bay with sunset views - just perfect. All amenities were exactly as advertised, the home was clean and all features were in working order, easily accessible and well prepared. Thank you Maine Stay, we could not have had a better birthday in Maine!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Y.

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

October Visit

Beautiful cabin. Nice walking trail next to the property. Centrally located to enjoy Harpswell, Brunswick, and Portland.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasha O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025