Located on the oceanfront at Driftwood on Popham, Starfish cottage offers a serene retreat with an updated kitchen, new bath, and all-new furniture. Fall asleep to the soothing sound of waves or enjoy coffee on your deck overlooking the sea. Take leisurely walks along seven miles of beach and explore nearby Fox Island at low tide.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 659 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Parking available
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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.
Popham Beach Direct Oceanfront Cottage Steps to the sand
Take your breath away views! Starfish cottage is directly on the oceanfront, one of 15 cottages located at Driftwood on Popham. Formerly one of the beloved cottages that were known as Oceanview Campgroud and Cottages. Fall asleep to the sound of crashing surf, have your coffee on the deck overlooking the sea and cook a seafood feast in our well appointed kitchen. We even have a dishwasher! This cottage has a new kitchen with granite counter tops, new bath and all new furniture and household items. WIFI and landline phone ( poor cell service ) with free long distance Walk seven miles of beach and to nearby Fox island at low tide. Close to Fort Popham and Bath Ironworks. All guests must be 25 years of age or accompanied by a parent. This home is part of an association and rules set by the association must be adhered to. No Unit Owner shall obstruct or interfere with the rights of other occupants or annoy them by unreasonable noise or otherwise. 3. No Unit Owner shall use the Common Elements or Limited Common Elements for any activity that would obstruct or deter views, ingress or egress by other Unit Owners or guests or invitees Boats longer than 12 feet, motor homes, campers, trailers of any kind, tents, shacks, sheds or other outbuildings are not allowed on the property. Storage for boats less than 12 feet, dinghies, kayaks and paddle boards shall be within the Unit Owners Limited Common Element and not obstruct the view of any other Unit owner No trash, rubbish or other offensive materials or materials degrading in appearance shall be allowed to exist on the Units or Common Elements excluding any area designated for trash and/or recycling by the Association 2 pets allowed with permission from the owner. Please note. Due to recent erosion we do not have beach at high tide so you need to plan your day accordingly.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Porch/lanai
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near the ocean
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
Rules
Only 6 guests allowed at a time, no day guests. Boats longer than 12 feet, motor homes, campers, trailers of any kind, tents, shacks, are not allowed.
No Unit Owner shall obstruct or interfere with the rights of other occupants or annoy them by unreasonable noise or otherwise.
Maine waterfront is privately owned all the way to the low water mark. Guests can not sit on the beach except in front of the association cottages.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Association rule no more than 2 pets
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Phippsburg, this cottage is on the beach. Fort Popham State Historic Site and Bath Visitor Information Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maine Maritime Museum and Chocolate Church Arts Center. Bath Center for the Arts and Paddleworks are also worth visiting. Visit our Phippsburg travel guide
Is Popham Beach Direct Oceanfront Cottage Steps to the sand pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Popham Beach Direct Oceanfront Cottage Steps to the sand?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Popham Beach Direct Oceanfront Cottage Steps to the sand?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Popham Beach Direct Oceanfront Cottage Steps to the sand located?
Nestled on the beach, this Phippsburg cottage is just steps from Casco Bay and Popham Beach State Park. Hunnewell Beach and Popham Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Popham Beach Direct Oceanfront Cottage Steps to the sand Reviews
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My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Popham Beach. The beach is so beautiful. We just loved walking the beach. There is so much to do nearby too. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped. Deb's email communication is timely and very clear.
We absolutely loved staying here! It is truly a paradise setting! The sound of the waves were beyond relaxing! We loved walking to the island at low tide and visiting Boothbay Harbor one day. Owners are great. Thanks for sharing your cottage!
We had a great stay. Check in and communication was easy. Due to storm damage, our original booked cottage was not available and Deb offered us a different (much larger) home without added cost. We greatly appreciated it so we didn't have to cancel our vacation. The home was very clean and had everything we needed and then some.
The area is beautiful and the beach was very clean. You cannot beat the views from the home.
We look forward to staying here again!
My husband and I stayed here with our 4 year old and dog just after labor day. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and we all had a blast exploring Fort Popham and Fort Baldwin and taking a walk to the island during low tide. There were two restaurants within a 10 min drive (one of them much better than the other) and day trips to Bath and/or Boothbay Harbor were reasonable distance. Only thing that would make it perfect is if the beach access was not impacted by the tides (not accessible at high tide), but we lucked out with tide schedule that it wasn't too impactful. Thanks for a lovely stay!
The location is Maine oceanfront at it's finest. The stretch of private beach is dog friendly and well-maintained between the historical fort and the State park. It's breathtaking with a lighthouse and small islands in view. The accommodations offered everything we needed and more. The owner was exceptional in her level of communication and customer service. We hope to be return guests. Thank you Deb!
I'd like to see the other cabins. This one was a little raw but perfectly fine. Heat worked great, beds were good.
If you want a nice dinner you would need to drive a ways. No restaurants in the immediate area that were open in October.
If you like peace and quite then this place is perfect.
Very cute and clean cottage, lovely and well-appointed kitchen, comfortable beds. Perfect weather. The cottage sits on a bluff overlooking the beach; it’s beachfront, but you can’t actually see the beach directly in front of the house. Quite a steep set of stairs to descend to gain access; so glad I’m still fairly fit for a senior citizen otherwise hauling a beach chair and a bag with a dog on a leash would not have been possible.
Family of four: 6/4 yr old kids, we had a BLAST!
Location was perfect for watching seals bobbing in the waves with coffee and seeing the three light houses turn on at dusk. We love not having to drive while away, so we beach-walked everywhere (except to get lobster a few coves over).
Cabin was very clean, fully ready for an off-season stay (heating worked great). Kitchen had all tools needed for full meal prep (there was little to no take out available off season) and laundry-washer and dryer. Water was always hot. Parking easy.
For our family, it was a relaxing and joyful ocean-centered escape from the daily grind! Hosts were very quick with communications and responsive to our needs during the stay.
The views are non-stop all day long. The cottage is cute and clean and has all the necessary amenities. The hosts are super responsive. Cute decor all around (and not clutter). TV and internet worked well. I was able to bring my dogs - who loved are three daily beach walks. I brought dog gates so they could go outside the cottage to do their business. The trash receptacles are easy to use.There were only two things that I would recommend "fixing". The kitchen faucet is loose - a little wobbly when you turn on the water.The bed in the main bedroom (the one with the only bed) was quite soft and I overheated every night. I don't have that problem at home - nor did I have that problem when I stayed in a different cottage two years ago. I'm wondering if it's the mattress material? Even with the window open and letting it get cold, I was way too hot.
We had a fabulous week at Popham Beach. The beach is incredible and we enjoyed walking it every day. There are a lot of other activities within driving distance as well as great restaurants. The cottage was just perfect for the two of us but would have worked well if other family would have been able to join us. Deb is a great host and got back to us quickly about any questions / concerns that we had
Clean, easy access, comfortable, amazing views, walks on the beach, hear and smell the ocean... all the comforts you need / expect for cottage... only complaint is parking a little tight for full sized p/u (Tundra) and wife's car - but managable.. Overall - Excellent Choice for small family 2 couples
Cottage was immaculately clean, and the ocean view was outstanding! Almost felt like we were IN the surf, but hearing it 24/7 was a treat! Had a wonderful week at beautiful Popham Beach!!