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Rudman's Retreat. Deep waterfront 2 Bedroom home with spectacular sunset views.

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Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6166 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Rudman's Retreat. Deep waterfront 2 Bedroom home with spectacular sunset views.

Located near the south end of Bailey Island, this comfortable custom-built year-round home sits along the coast with a western view of Casco Bay and the mouth of Mackerel Cove. You can enjoy spectacular sunsets from the house or down on the pier, where you may also see Mt. Washington on the horizon.
The home has two bedrooms. Upstairs, the master loft bedroom has a queen bed and ensuite bathroom with shower. The master loft bedroom also features a western facing private balcony to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening breeze with a glass of wine. The second bedroom, located on the main floor, has a queen size bed. A bathroom is located on the first floor featuring a deep tub and shower.
Providing a private room for additional 1 or 2 guests, there is a den with a double-sized sofa bed. The den also features a desk for remote work access (via wifi) with a beautiful view.
The home is open and airy, but does have air conditioning, if needed. The kitchen has all the utensils needed for cooking that lobster dinner and enjoying the quiet of Bailey Island. The living room features a propane fireplace to remove the chill on early mornings or rainy afternoons. From the living room enjoy stepping out onto the deck for relaxing, reading, or watching lobsterman haul their traps.

We recommend a car for your stay here in Harpswell, Rudman’s Retreat is located 25 minutes from major grocery stores and the town of Brunswick. We hope you will be able to enjoy exploring all the Maine coast has to offer. If you will be flying to Maine, we recommend Portland International Jetport (PWM). If assistance is needed for varying flight arrivals of your party, Safe Harbour Property Management offers concierge rides to and from PWM starting at $125.00.

Please note there is an automatic generator located at this property.

Kayak rental and rate inquiries may be found at:
Seaspray Kayaking 207-404-1100
RIngs Marine Service 207-865-6143

Property manager

David Johnson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • 15 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1790 sq ft (166 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Owner allows NO exceptions due to health reasons

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

10 Dicount all Full Week Reservations Through Rest 2018 House
10 Dicount all Full Week Reservations Through Rest 2018
Rudman's Retreat A Shoreline Haven with Incredible Sunsets
Rudman's Retreat A Beautiful Private Rental on Bailey Island

About the neighborhood

Map
Harpswell, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Land's End Gift Shop - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bailey Island Bridge - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cobwork Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 41 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 34 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Marina and Restaurant - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Erica's Seafood - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Allen's Seafood - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Salt Cod Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rudman's Retreat. Deep waterfront 2 Bedroom home with spectacular sunset views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rudman's Retreat. Deep waterfront 2 Bedroom home with spectacular sunset views. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rudman's Retreat. Deep waterfront 2 Bedroom home with spectacular sunset views. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rudman's Retreat. Deep waterfront 2 Bedroom home with spectacular sunset views. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay and Land's End Gift Shop. Bailey Island Bridge and Cobwork Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Rudman's Retreat. Deep waterfront 2 Bedroom home with spectacular sunset views. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend vacation
We enjoyed our stay! The property had a great view of the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
We loved our stay on Bailey Island! The views were spectacular! Having coffee by the water in the more was so peaceful. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine Perfection
Rudman's Retreat provided the quintessential Maine vacation. This is what made it perfect: a bright comfortable house, with a fully stocked kitchen, a dock to watch the sunset over the cove, a 5 minute walk to the the beach, and a super friendly and attentive host. Of the many properties we have rented Rudman's Retreat is at the top of the list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G., Waltham, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful location
We spent a week in late May at the house. The house was clean and well stocked - nothing lacking. The location is perfect, at the tip of Bailey island - very quiet. Would return there again for relaxation or work from home-from-home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didn't really want to leave
There isn't much we can say other than what other reviewers have posted. We loved this property unabashedly and are hoping to return next summer (if not sooner!).
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful house on the ocean. Everything was so perfect for our small work retreat. The only issue we had at all was the downstairs bed was very hard. A memory foam mattress added would fix it and make his house absolutely perfect! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place but Construction Noise
The house is very nice and accurately represented by the photos. Very clean and well equipped and the view and sunsets were beautiful. However, the house next door is building an addition and the construction noise was pretty constant from 7:30 AM until about 5:00 PM.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful 2nd time stay at a gorgeous property
Rudman's retreat isn't a basic cottage on a postage size lot, it is a beautiful, meticulously maintained, 4 season home VERY tastefully decorated with cherry furniture. The waterfront views of lobster boats coming and going was spectacular. Nearby we walked through the woods to an old WW II ocean observation tower and gun emplacements. David, the caretaker was super friendly, responsive, and easy to work with. As NH residents, we were impressed that our former US Senator's family owns this property, even displaying several items from his time as Senator. We will likely return, if they'll have us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
left behind?
I may have left behind (or didn't pack) a couple of men's linen shirts. We are still in the area Aug 3-10 so if you have them, we can arrange to pick them up. overall, we really enjoyed the property. either I didn't notice or it wasn't clear that the 2nd bedroom was in a loft with no ability to close it off. maybe that was my fault. otherwise, I really liked it. very very much. Mike 248-231-1093
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Amazing property. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good but some attention needed
Great location. In general the property is good but it is a little tired in a few respects.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seamless Stay
Location is lovely, home is clean and comfortable and rental process was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

suzanne s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what the Dr ordered!
We arrived and it was instant balm for the soul, the water is closer than appeared. The home is open and airy and had all you could need. We enjoyed our winter break home away from home....Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiyel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage
Love this place. It was our second time staying here. It's well maintained, very clean and tidy, and incredibly cozy. Lovely for a winter week in nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bailey Island retreat is a perfect Christmas home
The serene and lovely views matched with just enough snow on Christmas Day to make everything a bit magical. The well supplied kitchen made our dinner a breeze.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rudman Review from BZ
This was Nirvana. Reserving this property next year. We didn’t want to leave. Perfect location. Peaceful, beautiful. Can’t say enough about how wonderful it is!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

DIANE D., Cheektowaga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bailey Island beauty
The property was better than the pictures! Stocked with all the necessities, very clean and comfortable. So peaceful and relaxing. Loved the family of turkeys that visited every day. Will definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Rudman’s Retreat
Second time we’ve rented Rudman’s Retreat… love the setting overlooking outer Mackeral Cove. House is well equipped, comfortable, and in a quiet area. Enjoy watching the lobsterman come out in am to pull traps.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baileys Island
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, beautiful location
The process was smooth and simple, the property gorgeous. Our only complaint was that we were awakened by jack hammers next door each morning at 7:30. Not ideal, especially in coming from a western time zone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retreat review
Everything we hoped for. Relaxing, quiet, sunsets and salt air. Well appointed, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential Maine
Nestled into a hill on the rocky coast of Maine made for a quiet and relaxing vacation. Wonderful views of the sea to watch the tides, gulls, and lobster boats go by. House was well-equipped with everything that we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T., Westfield, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Week on Bailey’s Island.
We spent a week - family of 3. The home is basically perfect. The photos do not do it justice. It is more beautiful in person! I would highly recommend. The loft bedroom may not offer a lot of privacy, but it was fine for my daughter. She loved having her own floor with a large bathroom and her own deck. The extra office space was great for work/zoom meetings. Excellent wifi. LOVED the gas fireplace, which we called - the raddish. Turkeys visit at dinner. Sunsets are beautiful. Ocean views in every location. Easy to get to all the trails, parks and Cook’s Lobster House. 5 stars. We will return.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiyel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage
Beautiful house, well equipped, really cozy. The water in front with the balcony was wonderful and it was a lovely weekend because of this cottage. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Very relaxing and comfortable winter getaway. Lovely water view nestled in tall trees. Perfect to sit on the dock and enjoy the sunset, watch lobster boats, even glimpse Mt Washington in the distance. Fun to explore the island and surrounding area. Quick response from property manager David. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021