5 Maine Waterfront and Acreage Retreats from Clinton to Machiasport

Along the water’s edge on the Sebasticook River, this waterfront ranch is set on a private 1.1-acre lot with 100 feet of frontage—an easy backdrop for kayaking, fishing, and unhurried river views. Inside, the layout is designed for one-level living, with garage entry, first-floor laundry, and a spacious kitchen that anchors everyday routines. A sunroom extends the living space toward the outdoors, while a brick fireplace adds a quiet focal point for cooler evenings. Downstairs, a partially finished basement offers flexible room for extra living space or a workshop. Practical updates keep the experience simple: a low-maintenance metal roof, vinyl siding, and a whole-house generator, paired with low taxes. It’s a comfortable, move-in-ready retreat where the river sets the pace.

Along the water’s edge in Augusta, this Cape Cod home pairs a secluded setting with access to Three Cornered Pond. Set across a total 2.46 acres—including a 1.4-acre homesite plus an additional 1.05-acre lot—the property balances privacy and room to imagine what comes next. Inside, true one-level living unfolds across 1,499 square feet, anchored by a spacious living room warmed by a pellet stove. A vaulted loft adds an airy architectural note and flexible extra space. Outdoors, a large deck extends daily life into the landscape, with garden space for hands-in-the-soil weekends. Down by the waterfront, a dock and picnic area invite slow mornings and long summer evenings, with potential for a garage, second home, or future development over time.

Size: 2.00 acres

Set on 10 acres in East Machias, this beautifully renovated Cape pairs classic Maine character with modern comfort. Inside, the living room feels especially inviting, with original hardwood floors sanded and stained to a rich finish and a propane fireplace for easy warmth. The fully refreshed kitchen features stainless appliances, newly installed cupboards and cabinets, and a deep double-basin sink designed for everyday practicality. Nearby, a bright mudroom and laundry entry, plus a dedicated office, add welcome function and flow. Updates continue throughout with premium laminate flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, new lighting, and a complete roof replacement. A pressure-treated deck at the side entrance and rebuilt front stairs create crisp approaches, while a full poured cement foundation and newly installed forced hot air heating support lasting comfort. Outside, fruit trees—mostly apples—and open yard space invite unhurried Downeast days.

Surrounded by 100 private acres in the Bingham area, this 18×32 camp is designed for time off-grid without giving up practical essentials. Set on a full foundation, it’s equipped with septic, a well, generator wiring, propane, and a wood stove for warm returns after long days outside. Lofts add flexible sleeping or storage space, while an ATV-ready lower level supports gear-heavy weekends and easy in-and-out access. The land itself reads like a working recreation map, with moose and deer signs throughout and prime hunting woven into the terrain. When you want to roam farther, you’re minutes to Wyman Lake, the Kennebec River, The Forks, and Sugarloaf—an easy rhythm for a true four-season retreat.

Along the water’s edge in Machiasport, this deeply private 14.98-acre holding traces 1,885 feet of tidal frontage on the East Machias River, a saltwater river flowing into Machias Bay and the open ocean. The shoreline wraps the entirety of Stevens Cove, setting a calm, scenic frame for daily life. A 1,000-foot driveway arrives at a prime building site with broad southern views downriver, while the land itself moves through gently sloping blueberry fields toward the shore and into wooded areas that enhance both privacy and natural beauty. Practical improvements are already in place, including a drilled well and on-site power, with potential for additional building sites. Seclusion feels complete, yet shops, restaurants, a hospital, and the University of Maine at Machias remain a short drive away—an easy balance of retreat and connection.

Size: 15.00 acres