Entire home

Just steps from the Kennebec River

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Just steps from the Kennebec River

Just steps from the Kennebec River, this location allows you to enjoy a tranquil getaway while remaining close to any attractions you may desire: beaches, fishing, boating, shopping, and more.

The house is situated on four acres and surrounded by the woods of the Kennebec Land Trust. As you drive up the stone driveway to the top of the hill you pass by the front of the house and come around to the back entrance. A deck spans the entire back of the house and has a grill as well as a large outdoor table with umbrella and chairs. You can enjoy quiet mornings out on the deck in the summer sun or meals outdoors in the evenings.
Entering the back door you pass a half bath and small back bedroom on your right to find a large open kitchen and dining room on your left. The kitchen is stocked with all the necessities if you want to cook at home and a large dining room table that seats 10. As you walk through the dining room you enter the family room. A comfy couch, Direct TV, and WiFi are available if weather or other circumstances keep you indoors for part of your stay. Off the family room is the Master Bedroom. With plenty of windows and a Queen size bed, the Master is bright and welcoming. French doors open out onto the back deck so you can step right outside.
Heading downstairs the ground floor has three full bedrooms and a full bath which provide plenty of room for family or friends or both to stay. The full bath is stocked with towels and there’s a laundry room for your use at the bottom of the stairs. Each bedroom has a double bed and ample closet space. All the bedroom windows look out onto the front lawn which stretches down the hill to the road.

The local area offers every kind of activity you could hope for while visiting Maine. The Kennebec River is only 800 feet from the house, with fishing access at the end of Old Ferry Road. Farther down Fiddler’s Reach Road is the public boat access where you can enter the river for a day of boating. You can travel North to Bath or South towards Popham Beach and Boothbay Harbor. If you want to spend a day at the beach you can drive down Route 209 to Popham Beach State Park and walk out on the expansive sand flats at low tide. Visit the Fort Popham Site nearby if you’re interested in a bit of history or grab something to eat a Spinney’s, a long-time local spot right on the beach.
If you’re interested in shopping or lunch or dinner out, Boothbay, Georgetown, and Brunswick are all nearby. Even Freeport isn’t too far if you want to visit L. L. Bean, a Maine institution.

Property manager

Darren Goodwin

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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

Property is also known as

Available August Beyond
Now renting !!!! Phippsburg
Now renting !!!! Private vacation home
Now renting !!!! Private vacation home Phippsburg

About the area

Map
Phippsburg, ME

What's nearby

  • Maine Maritime Museum - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Doubling Point Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Bowdoin College - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Popham Beach - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 46 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 19 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cabin - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fiona's Catering - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trinken Brewing - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just steps from the Kennebec River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Just steps from the Kennebec River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just steps from the Kennebec River ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just steps from the Kennebec River located?

Located in the heart of Phippsburg, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 6 mi (10 km) of Maine Maritime Museum and Chocolate Church. Bath Visitor Information Center and Markings Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Just steps from the Kennebec River Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House for Big Group
This is a great house for a large group of people. Great location with plenty to do in the area. The host was communicative and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for group gathering
The house was great and lots of space. Very clean with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and comfortable
Lots of room in this house to enjoy a vacation with family! The location was great - just a short ride into Bath, to several amazing beaches, not far from Freeport, Portland, Boothbay...
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay for our weekend getaway
Communication and checking in/out with Darren was a breeze. He was so nice and helpful and was willing to give recommendations which were perfect for our stay. We booked to celebrate a graduation and birthdays and the house and property were perfect! Plenty of room and space, and everyone loved the house. It rained most of our weekend but we didnt really notice as we had lots of fun hanging out and spending time around the big dining table and playing games. Loved the fact that we were able to cook meals as well as the kitchen had everything we needed. Best part was we brought our 4 legged family member and when we checked in we found a giant dog bed and toys out for her. It made us feel welcome and at home. Definitely planning on booking again in the future! Thanks again for the wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Perfect location, amazing property, comfortable beds and a nice-sized kitchen with plenty of dishes, pots & pans. Enjoying my coffee out on the deck each morning with the birds and chipmunks was the best! Hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maija N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit to Popham Beach
The stay was great. House smells kind of musty but was otherwise nice. Master bedroom doesn’t have a door, just a curtain. The location is great. The host was attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phippsburg stay
A great place to house a whole slew of friends/family visiting from out of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bernadette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy stay
A comfy home for a larger group. Facilities were nice, renter note, the only shower/bathtub on lower level. Rental close to Bath Maine and Popham Beach, so short trips were easy throughout the day. Easy grocery shopping about 10 minutes away as well. Property manager called before the stay and communicated about residence in detail, which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet home with everything you need
The house has a lot of great space and is such an easy drive to Popham, Head beach and Bath or Brunswick. The manager is very kind and helpful. We can't wait to return to this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Angelica C.

Nice and peaceful place.
It's a nice place to spend time with family or friends, very private and quiet area, love the green views from all around the house. We had everything we need to cook our meals. I really recommend this house to stay in.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for extended family vacation.
Inviting and charming home. Great place to stay with extended family. Lots of room to gather and everyone had their own space to sleep. Love the area. Beautiful part of Maine!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large home with plenty of room if you have large family
Good stay. Had 1 issue and Darren resolved it quickly. My only suggestion is to get mattress toppers for beds(if you like firm/hard beds you will be ok), make fans available for cooling and review kitchen items. We were missing some very essential things for cooking. Private location, huge property, water access, fire pit and great for entertaining. A good blend of rustic Maine charm with amenities. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
wedding gathering
the house was a perfect place for our out of town family /friends to gather for a wedding in Bath. We had everything we needed and the host was very accommodating in helping when we had any questions. The grounds were large and the parking plenty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred W L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kayak event
House was perfect for our group of Kayakers. Nice eating for morning and evening meals and trip planning. Comfortable beds, good location for us. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul c.

Liked: Cleanliness
No issues. Nice location
Darren is an excellent host. The location can't be beat and there is a lot of room to spread out
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyudmila K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a perfect ending to our vacation in Maine.
After a week in maine wilderness all kids wanted was watch tv. As soon as wee got there they were happily running around picking their rooms. The house had everything we needed. It had a feel of an old farm house with a nautical flair. Super cozy and inviting. I just wish we could use a wood burning stove (it's in a process of being replaced). It was a lazy weekend just hanging around the house, laying in a hammock and looking at all the artwork around the house. We did manage to squeeze a visit to a Morse mountain and Fort popham which was a plus. Even though it felt like we were in a middle of the woods again everything was close by with in15 min. The beach, hiking, gas station, grocery store just off rt 209. For groceries we went to shaw's in bath. We don't have it in western NY but looks just like our Tops. We had a very wonderful experience, everyone injoyed the property and everything it offered, i just wish we had more time, didn't have the chance to have a bond fire or really explore the area. Darren is a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
It was the perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great spot. Very private and such a great place for familys and your pet.
It was such an nice house with plenty of room inside and out. It was so peaceful there. Could hear every cricket at night. My dogs loved it too. Big yard to play ball with them.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place in the woods
This place was great and fit our two families perfectly. So pleased. Darren was quick to respond to questions and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big house in the Woods
My extended family (6-7 people) really enjoyed staying here. We appreciated the good sized kitchen and the proximity to Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Portland, and Popham Beach. The good side is orange allowed for having other cousins over to celebrate my mother‘s birthday. Everything worked well, and Darren returned my messages promptly – though I wouldn’t have minded having details in writing to refer to. Internet was strong even with all of us using it. The only thing I would note is that the downstairs is a bit damp and would be less suitable for people with allergies. The owner is in the process of replacing some nonworking windows, also downstairs, but that wasn’t a problem as the week was fairly cool and lots of fans were supplied. Overall, great value, We had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ralph E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Together
Family get together for the Topsham Fair. Great, quiet location in a home that sleeps a large crowd.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Callie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a wonderful stay. The house was close to everything. We especially enjoyed Popham Beach with our dog. We parked at the fort for free and spent the day along the long dog friendly beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
quiet, lots of little extras that helped with our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
This was the perfect place for a last minute gathering with my family. The place is very big and feels homey. Darren was extremely nice and attentive to any questions I had about the property. Only thing to note is the photos of the rooms are a little outdated so there isn't a room that has two beds in it like the photos show. Other than that, everything is as described!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Leya W., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times at Darren’s house in Phippsburg
We met up with in-laws and cousins for a week-long vacation in beautiful Maine. The house was spacious and clean. We spent lots of time on the deck and watching the kids and our pup playing in the giant grassy yard. Darren was super great at communication, there were plenty of towels, the kitchen was decently stocked and Popham Beach is close. We also loved walking down to the river. Super close and easy for an evening dip. Fresh oysters from nearby Clamhunters was fun too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022