Nestled between Stovers Preserve Beach and Potts Point Preserve in Harpswell, Maine, Drifting In offers a serene coastal retreat. As you unwind on the enormous porch or oceanside deck with ocean views everywhere you look, feel at home with comfortable beds, crisp sheets and lush towels.
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY. WE FOLLOW ALL US CDC GUIDELINES and APPROVED PRODUCTS TO ASSURE YOUR SAFETY. Dear Guests, Know that your safety is of utmost importance to us. We look forward to seeing you during the season and wish you safe travels and great health. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, please cancel your reservation for a 100% refund.
We have always maintained a clean, sanitized and allergy-free rental. For your safety, we continue to use CDC recommended products to kill bacteria and viruses. Sheets and towels are cleaned with Lysol sanitizer & 7th Generation laundry soap. These eliminate bacteria and viruses while using largely bio-based ingredients. All counters in the kitchen & bathroom, the toilet, bathtub & any surface you touch such as the kitchen faucet, bathroom flush, bathroom faucet, shower & tub are thoroughly sanitized with 80% alcohol products. The floors are sanitized (steam heat) & all of the cloth furniture is sprayed with bacteria & virus killers made for soft surfaces. All of our products are allergy free because they biodegrade within 15 minutes so there is no danger to you or yours.
WHAT TO DO and WHERE TO EAT: Joe is a Captain and runs a business called Rocky Coast Cruises. Check out his websitewww.rockycoastcruises.com to see photos and tours that he offers. Casco Bay is a beautiful area with a rich history, breathtaking scenery and abundant nature. If you stay at "Drifting In" you can choose to go on a complimentary cruise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. If you'd like a longer cruise, it's $125/hour for the boat with a maximum of 6 people. You may bring your own food and drink because charter insurance will not allow us to provide food.
On another note, Harpswell is a perfect place for safe distancing. There are many choices for beaches; Cedar Beach, Stovers Beach, Potts Point Preserve, Mitchell Field Beach, Lands End Beach, as well as numerous trails with many along the ocean with incredible views. Information on these are left for you to peruse on your vacation.
Additionally, you can enjoy fresh seafood meals from Erica's or Holbrook's Lobster Wharf at Cundy's Harbor (both are BYOB and outdoors). The Dolphin Restaurant has take out so you can bring the food back to enjoy Al fresco meal on your large deck at "Drifting In" or eat at the many outdoor tables provided. Many of the restaurants in Brunswick (Enoteca on Maine Street is our favorite) and Freeport also have take out & eat-in or eat outside options. Our favorite in Freeport is the Tuscan Brick oven Bistro. Harpswell has a new restaurant by our only light in town, the Schoolhouse 1913. It is completely renovated and beautifully finished.
H2O Outfitters rents kayaks and gives tours via kayak. You can call them at 207-833-5257 to prearrange your choice of trip or rental. Seeing Harpswell from the water is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Nestled between Stovers Preserve Beach and Potts Point Preserve is our coastal retreat in Harpswell, Maine. We are taking reservations year-round. Are there family members visiting in Harpswell for events or holidays? Looking for a beautiful place to Winter hike or cross country ski? We're happy to accommodate up to 4 people in comfort. Drifting In is always ready for guests.
Guests are greeted with fresh flowers, wine, local brews, local cheddar spread, Whoopie Pies and a variety of Maine-made specialties. Goodies are provided to make your own breakfast the first morning with pancake mix, eggs, butter, maple syrup and wild blueberry jam. Crisp, cool Biltmore Hotel 800 count Egyptian cotton sheets, a plethora of pillow choices, comfortable beds, waffle robes and slippers will be awaiting you when you retire. Lush towels and Beekman (clean, simple ingredients, always cruelty-free and safe) shower gel and shampoo products that will make your bathing a special treat. Air conditioning and heat are easily accessible and controlled by you with a remote to assure comfort every day of your stay.
As you will see when you travel down the peninsula that reaches far into Casco Bay, there are ocean views everywhere you look. This newly renovated 2 bedroom (1 bedroom on 1st floor and 1 bedroom in spacious loft), 1 bath home gives you a true Maine experience. You will overlook the Cribstone Bridge, a National Historic Monument, and the only of its kind in the world! Built with massive granite blocks which allow the tides to move freely through the bridge. The views of the islands and waters of Casco Bay make the trip down Harpswell Neck, with 216 miles of coastline, the memory of a lifetime. Harpswell has incredible hiking trails through pristine woods; many with sweeping ocean views.
Drifting In is located above the garage and the owners live on the property in a different building. This is a true home away from home with a full-sized kitchen with dishwasher, an island for chatting while cooking, a lovely bath/shower with a rain shower head, an enormous porch and plenty of room inside if it rains. There is a full-sized washer and dryer so you can travel back home or to your next destination with clean clothes! A short walk down our private road gives you an oceanside deck where you can read, relax, walk the rocky beach or get some cool air and sun.
Enjoy nature at its best, beautiful views and a private place to relax and call your own. As your hosts, we'll make sure that you have everything you need for your visit and we assure that the visit will be extraordinarily memorable!
Additional Reviews: 5 STAR REVIEWS: We initially listed our property with VACASA in the Summer of 2018 and these are the reviews.
Robin B. August 2018 5/5 Stars The Drifting Inn was even cuter in reality than it looks in the pictures! It was also a cozy and easy place to stay for 10 days, with a full (and fully-equipped) kitchen, large private bedroom, and great loft with a second bed, desk, and cozy chairs. We loved the location, just a 7 minute walk from the beach, an easy walk, bike, or drive to a variety of lobster shacks, trail heads, and just 20 minutes from the friends we were visiting in Brunswick and Bath. Joe and Lynn were amazing hosts and gave us fun local tips that really enhanced our trip. We'd happily stay here again.
Submitted Jun 21, 2018 Beautiful 5/5 Stayed Jun 2018 Susanne D. Absolutely beautiful and Joe and Lynn were very responsive. There was everything you need and more. They had cheese and crackers, a bottle of wine, fruit, coffee, creamer, and two coasters for souvenirs. It was our first stop on our road trip of Maine and was our favorite place we stayed. Will definitely be going back to stay. Thank you again for your hospitality.
Julianna A. Submitted Jun 20, 2018 Sweet spot in Harpswell 5/5 Stars We loved the long weekend at Driftingin. Nice place to be able to explore several islands and preserves. Spent one day at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens touring the gardens and walking on trails. Thanks Joe and Lynn
June 2018 "Your home is quite lovely, and you have thought about everything for your guests to be comfortable!"
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking on the property.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming 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)
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Small gatherings- no additional overnight guests
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property.
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Small gatherings- no additional overnight guests
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Harpswell, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Harriet Beecher Stowe House and First Parish Church. Ash Cove Pottery and Paddleworks are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Harpswell travel guide
Is Beaches, Boating, Cool Ocean Breezes, Trails & Incredible Views! Max 2 people. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beaches, Boating, Cool Ocean Breezes, Trails & Incredible Views! Max 2 people.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beaches, Boating, Cool Ocean Breezes, Trails & Incredible Views! Max 2 people.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beaches, Boating, Cool Ocean Breezes, Trails & Incredible Views! Max 2 people.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beaches, Boating, Cool Ocean Breezes, Trails & Incredible Views! Max 2 people. located?
Nestled on the beach, this Harpswell cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casco Bay and Ash Cove Pottery. Mitchell Field and Lower Goose Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Enjoyed our stay at Drifting In! The property was clean, comfortable, and cozy. Lynn and Joe have a beautiful place and their hospitality is unmatched. They have thought of everything! Great hiking trails, boating, and food in the area.
The apartment is situated above the garage of the owners. It was perfect for me as a single, comfortable bed, nice shower. A deck with a grill.
Owners provide made in Maine amenities, I will definitely rebook for next summer.
The place was just wonderful. All of the coastal decorations and attention to detail to make our stay so pleasurable were really outstanding: the local snacks, the bathrobes, the extra towels, the beautiful dishes, the boat ride, and just the hosts genuine kindness and so much more…
The space was nicer than the pictures give justice! Lynn and Joe are so nice and were easy to reach when needed! They even gave us a few local goodies to start off our stay. Definitely a great place for a quite relaxing stay!
We had a wonderful stay with gracious hospitality, in an amazing accommodation! Joe and Lynn thought of everything one might need to accommodate us during our stay. The steps up were a challenge for older joints but so very worth the effort enhanced by views of the cribstone bridge and lovely oceanside decor!
We chose this property for our first trip to Maine and our honeymoon. We were amazed by all the property had to offer and it looked even more beautiful in person! Plus, the bed was unbelievably comfortable. The hosts were easy to communicate with and it was clear that they valued our experience. The hosts left us personalized goodies and took us on a complimentary boat tour. We have never had such a good rental experience. Thank you!
The hosts, Lynn and Capt. Joe, treated us like we were special. However, I bet they make ALL their guest feel that way. The house was spotlessly clean. We were greeted with beer, wine and cheese upon arrival, and the fridge had everything we might want for breakfast the next day. Capt Joe and Lynn took us out for a boat tour of the area, and since it was my wife's birthday, they bought her a dozen roses. We felt we had left good friends behind when we left for home. Awesome stay.
Our hosts, Joe and Lynn, were extremely helpful in filling us in on places of interest in Maine that we were not aware of (Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and the Maine Maritime Museum for a start!). Communication was excellent prior, during, and afterwards, plus all the privacy you could ask for. There is wi-fi at your fingertips and wonderful welcome treats of wine, cheese, local maple syrup, IPA beer, and essentials of eggs, milk, and butter . There are all the beach essentials you might need to spend a day on the beach as well. They did not forget anything! Did I mention it was really clean and the bed was amazingly comfortable? Don’t miss this chance to relax and explore Maine in this wonderful place. We would recommend this to everyone and would return without a question. Thank you Joe and Lynn!!
My wife and I celebrated our anniversary with a 1 week stay at Lynn and Joe's rental. Every bit of it was perfect. The location was quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Yet, within about 30 minutes of a number of places (Bath, Bailey Island, Brunswick, Freeport) to visit for sights, history, or trails and beach. Of course, the lobster and fresh fish were excellent. But, Lynn and Joe's hospitality and kind touches to welcome their visitors is beyond any rentals we have ever stayed in. The cruise that Joe provided was so nice - informative, beautiful and relaxing. The welcome gifts of food is really nice when coming in from a distance without time to get to the store before checking in. So many good places to eat, close by, or short drives. Even though you stay above the garage, there is no noise. A good number of stairs to be aware that you need to use to enter, but that should be no surprise, as you know you are staying on the top level of the building. The week was one that we will always remember with nothing but great thoughts about Joe and Lynn's rental, and that area of Maine. Thanks so much, Joe and Lynn!
We were delighted with Drifting In as soon as we walked through the door. Everything is clean, comfortable, exceptionally well maintained, and uniquely decorated. We were immediately impressed by the attention to detail and decorative skill that went into each room. There is complete privacy at Drifting In. It is a single rental facility, located above a detached garage. Lynn and Joe live in their house next door. They are a delightful couple and attentive hosts. A special highlight included in our stay was Joe’s one-and-a-half-hour boat tour around the neighboring islands. If you really want to appreciate the Maine coast, you need to see it by boat and not just on the land. The location is excellent. It is near the end of Rte. 123. When you go out of the driveway and turn right you will have an ocean side bench seat within three hundred feet with a view across the bay toward the Cribstone Bridge (only one of its kind in the world). When you go left, you can walk the road for a half mile and be at Stover’s Point Reserve beach overlooking the harbor. There are many other preserves with walking trails. We liked this Rte. 123 side of Harpswell since it is more rural than the Rte. 24 peninsula across the bay, also part of Harpswell, which is more heavily developed. Brunswick is only a twenty-five-minute drive on Rte123 for groceries, visiting Bowdoin College, museums, restaurants, AMTRACK, and the Maine State Music Theatre.
John & Debbie
Joe and Lynn are so kind and helpful, and both the property and surrounding area are absolutely gorgeous. Such a charming place to be in the summer — I am sure we will be back!!
We have stayed at this property before and whenever we come to Maine, it will be our go-to ‘home away from home’. EVERYTHING you could want or need is provided-and high quality, too. Joe & Lynn’s Driftin’ Inn sets the bar high for all other VRBO properties. If you’re looking for a comfortable place from which to explore Maine - you cannot go wrong here!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Harpswell. The apartment was extremely clean, very comfortable and in a great location. There were so many nice touches from the breakfast food in the fridge and the wine, cheese and crackers on the counter to the towels, bathrobes and slippers. The boat ride with Lynn and Joe was another highlight! Best VRBO experience we’ve had - highly recommend this property!!
Lynn and Joe have an absolutely beautiful guest house in an absolutely beautiful corner of the world. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable, answer questions about local events and history, and the guest house lacked nothing. As an amateur gardener, I was also impressed with the wonderful plantings around the property, and the amazing meadow that they created. We (all three of us) would love to come back again.
The property was very clean and well stocked. Anything that we needed was either there or supplied to us quickly. Only 20 minutes to the nearest Hanaford's Grocery Store. 7 minutes from The Dolphin and Erica's restaurants. 3 minutes from Stovers Point Beach. We would highly recommend this rental.
Dan R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
w.marie
2 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very beautiful.
Clean, supplied with all our needs.
wine, cheese, coffee,spices, beer, and all cooking utensils. Washer and dryer. Outside seating, grill, and view of the Ocean.
Safe, and a wonderful getaway!!
We had the most amazing stay! The pictures do not do it justice! We have stayed at many vrbo and airbnb and this was by far the best experience we have ever had! It was all about the thoughtful touches that made us feel at home. The nicest people ever and our boat ride was so relaxing! When back in Maine we hope they will have availability because we can't wait to stay again! Thanks guys!
This was a cozy comfortable place to stay in beautiful Harpswell. A second floor apartment with a loft bedroom up in the treetops that was just so. Every amenity you can think of, it was beyond well stocked and appointed. We even were invited aboard the owner’s boat for a cruise around Harpswell. Our hosts, Lynn and Joe, and this lovely Drifting In were beyond expectations. Thank you!
We had a marvelous time staying at Drifting In and will definitely be back!! Gorgeous apartment, inside and out, with every detail just perfect. Nice deck with places to sit and BBQ. Spacious rooms, skylights, lots of light and places to nestle. We were greeted with Maine goodies in the kitchen, which was nicely equipped for those who like to cook. Comfy bed. Amazing hosts we really enjoyed spending some time with. We went out on the boat with Joe--a very fun morning! We took the short walk to the shore--pristine, welcoming, quite private. Had best lobster ever. A quiet setting with water views. What more could we ask for?!!