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Charming Maine Seaside Cottage near private beach

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New windows, deck and gardens
Side patio
New Patio
Underwood Beach /dock at Sunset  taken  20 yds closer to the beach at low tide.
View from the side of house to the Water

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Falmouth Foreside, ME
  • State Theatre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • East End Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Thompson's Point
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Maine Seaside Cottage near private beach

The Quintessential Cozy Maine Cottage – steps from the beach in the most beautiful location in a charming seaside neighborhood on a private road across from a conservancy area for added privacy and quiet. It is a two floor, two bedroom, two bath cottage. Lovely, well kept, updated interiors on private road with water views. Two new parking spaces recently added (2020) for easy access.

Just minutes from the city of Portland but feels like miles from any city on a private road in a lovely Falmouth Foreside neighborhood. You are a short walk to the famous Town Landing Store and 15 minutes south of Freeport Village shopping. Everything you need for the perfect vacation week. pak-n-play, beach towels/chairs, Fire pit on site.
Parking for two cars. Notify me if there will be more than 2 cars or additional guests so that I can make accommodations.

Quiet private Maine Cottage near private Beach: A week is not enough time to enjoy the beach, tour the coast, take a windjammer sail up in Camden, shop in Freeport, antique your way through the charming villages along the coast. There is downtown Portland with its Ferry boats to the islands. Visit quaint Kennebunkport, 1/2 hour to the south. Enjoy our wonderful Maine seafood restaurants. The very best adventure is to kayak along the coast. I have 2 kayaks. Even beginners can get the hang of it. At the end of the day bring the fire pit and wood to the beach for a sunset cocktail. Charming seaside neighborhood and private beach will help you get away from it all.

Property manager

Marie Koerick

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
One week minimum rental

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Falmouth

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Falmouth Foreside, a neighbourhood in Falmouth. LL Bean Flagship Store and Maine Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thompson's Point. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Merrill Auditorium or Cross Insurance Arena. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Falmouth Foreside, ME

What's nearby

  • State Theatre - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • East End Beach - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Thompson's Point - 14 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anania's Variety - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal River Grill House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clayton's Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Maine Seaside Cottage near private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Maine Seaside Cottage near private beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Maine Seaside Cottage near private beach?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Maine Seaside Cottage near private beach located?

Located in Falmouth Foreside, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay, Capt Lyman Stuart, LLC and Sturdivant Island. Gilsland Farm Audubon Center and Mackworth Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage!
Wonderful coastal cottage! Well maintained and wonderful views! We had an amazing stay!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage.
Very nice cottage. Not water front.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Falmouth
Quaint neighborhood with easy access to Portland, Freeport and Kennebunkport. The neighbors we met, were extremely friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brittany O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Great location with private beach, although the inside was smaller than what the pictures showed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and quaint
So Maine
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B., Oak Forest IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place To Stay in Maine
Just loved the house we rented..So beautiful inside & out..Lovely flowers around property..The inside of the house was decorated so cute..Everything very clean, pretty & lots of towels, kitchen wear . Everything you would need..Host was amazing..When ever I asked a question, she got back to be within minutes. Love that the beach was so close & every thing else also..Great location..5 Stars all the way..I would stay again for sure..Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine cottage
We had a very nice time at the cottage. It was well equipped for what we needed, and furniture was in good condition. The layout had some challenges, such as living area on second floor (difficult for elderly parents to go the steps), and we knew this in advance and made it work. The front door layout is a bit inconvenient to get in and out when carrying things such as luggage. Overall, very nice place to stay, and we enjoyed our trip. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

christine K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, tired property
Cleanliness was an issue as has been mentioned in prior review. After a supposed “deep cleaning” we arrive with mold throughout shower tiles (upstairs), cobweb on lamp shades, sticky flooring etc. nothing we could not clean up but hey we paid for cleaning! Place is tired and overfilled with STUFF making it necessary to move these out of the way in order to lay out our own things from suitcase. Beds were lumpy, pillows inexcusable and bedding overfilled with pillows everywhere. Feels like you are living in an overstocked antique store with no room to actually enjoy and relax kitchen is well stocked but e writhing was stuffed into drawers for you to search and find. Air condition are not window units but free standing room units that barely cooled the place. Turbo fans were caked with dust on the blades and were insufficient. Recommend: 1. Knife sharpener please non of the knives cut 2.bug screens on all the windows please not just a few windows. Lack of bug screens prevented us from cooling the house by opening windows to establish cross ventilation resulting in need to keep the A/C units running thru the night in August.3. Please remove some furniture from the unit. It may look nice to photograph architecturally but it is not livable for 4 adults. 4. The place needs a DEEP CLEANING. We left the place cleaner than when we found it! 5. dial on gas range is loose. Any light touch to knob causes gas leak. This happed twice once with us waking to gas smell in unit: safety issue
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We had a wonderful trip and this property was a big reason for it. It had a great layout, very comfortable sitting area, two bathrooms allowed four adults to not be in each other's space.. Just steps from the water and geographically located close to more than we had time to see. The host was very quick to respond to questions. Communications and instructions from the host were frequent and clear. Would go back tomorrow.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Maine Experience
This is an ideal house and setting for our purposes. Marie is the perfect host. We’ve stayed here before and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
This was a lovely and comfortable place to stay. Beautifully appointed, close to the water. Because we loved it so much, instead of eating out, we purchased steamed lobsters locally and brought them back to the cottage to eat after have wine on the patio. Would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M., 1603 Yorktown Rd, Jamison, PA 18929-1665

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Coastal Cottage.
It was a great location. There were excellent restaurants within a few miles and Portland was only about 15 minutes away. The owner had superb taste in her decorating and the view was lovely. All of the furniture was very comfortable to sit and sleep on.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Maine Cottage!
Had a wonderful experience at our time in this lovely cottage! Well-stocked with everything that you would need to have for your stay. Lovely Decour and very homey. Warm and friendly neighborhood and just steps away from the beach area. Would definitely recommend and hope to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s perfect!!
We loved it and would stay here again! No complaints whatsoever. Awesome location...rocky beach is steps away, loved the decor of the house. We didn’t want to leave!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From Chicago to Falmouth
The owner, Marie, was very timely in her responses and extremely pleasant. The house is adorable, comfortable and well equipped. The location is perfect and in an area of beautiful homes as well as a gorgeous bay. We highly recommend this property....although we would like to keep it our secret.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph&Erin S., Normal, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential Maine Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our four night stay at Falmouth Foreside. The location was ideal for our day trips to Portland and Freeport. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable and very pleasant stay...very warm and welcoming. The house itself is charming and sits in a unique and "Mainesque" setting. We had two couples and found plenty of towels, dishes, seating, etc...We spent a couple evenings on the outside sitting area, drinking wine by candlelight under the starry skies...absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 nights in early sept
We enjoyed Marie’s ocean cottage. The house photos are very accurate. It would have been nice to have a deck/ porch to sit on to view the cove but i didn’t expect it based on the photos. The cove is a 2 minute walk snd u can see it from the kitchen windows. The bed was siper comfortable, great hot water and pressure. We rnjoyed the kayaks and the kitchen amenities. Marie’s restaurant and local attractions were helpful. Parking is a little funky but doable and we had a good size SUV. TV and internet worked well. It would s also a nice neighborhood , friendly people and very safe feeling

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Charming Home, Peaceful Retreat, Lovely Bay Views
The home, location and town of Falmouth was absolutely wonderful! It was everything we hoped for and more. I spent a week in mid July 2019 with my daughter. Marie was very helpful highlighting all the towns and restaurants in the surrounding area, which was a perfect guide for us to follow. I only wish we had more time to explore the beautiful coastal areas of Maine. Also, the weather in July was perfect. We will be back. Thank you, Marie
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maine Cottage
Overall, we had a great time. The owner's local recommendations were great. Especially, the Royal River Grill. Only minor complaints would be that the outdoor furniture was dirty. The old shower curtain used as covers for the cushions doesn't do the job. There were cobwebs on the bar stools in the kitchen and some of the dishes were dirty. I would really have enjoyed opening some of the windows to enjoy the fresh sea breeze, but they did not open. I would still certainly recommend the property and I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July on the Bay
This property has more amenities than you could ever need! The kitchen is fully stocked with lots of extra utensils you think you’d never need including; ice cream scoop, bottle/wine opener, chip bag clips, coffee bean grinder, etc. Plus there are place settings for a nice dinner. The kayaks were amazing! We took them on the bay in the morning during high tide. This was a highlight of our trip, cruising by all the boats in the bay. There are many churches near by. The Catholic Church is 3min away! It was a very hot week when we stayed (80’s) so the master bedroom got very hot at night, about 81 degrees according to our baby monitor. We had 2 fans running and the de-humidifier. If you have a child I would recommend bringing an additional clip on fan for the pack n play. This is a great central location for getting to other cities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wanna go back!
We really loved everything about this cottage. Marie was very easy to communicate with, we had a lot of troubles with our flights and she was very understanding. The beach access was so easy. It was everything we were hoping and more. We definitely want to try to go back and stay in this cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicest Maine cottage imaginable
None better...period. Marie has the perfect location to launch day trips from. This cottage is so romantic, cozy, comfortable and the nautical themed decor is fit for a magazine! Look no further.....book this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Alexis M.

Impeccably decorated, charming coastal cottage
We enjoyed a lovely four-night stay with our two small children. The home is beautifully furnished and decorated, and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The host was responsive, helpful, and very pleasant to work with. A note for parents with little ones that the stairs cannot really be baby proofed. Also, in chatting with a neighbor we learned that broken glass is often an issue on the beach, so plan to bring water shoes. We were there during a record heat wave, so our only desire would have been more air conditioner units. However, the temperatures at night were comfortable with just fans. The home is in a wonderful neighborhood and is a quick trip into Portland. We would love to come back for another stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lee S., Pinehurst, NC

Great location, lovely cottage with water views and access to beach!
Perfect rental, well equipped even for a large Thanksgiving Dinner! Home had everything you need. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Great location in the Foreside.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by Marie Koerick

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I was raised in the NYC area and raised my kids in the Villanova area of Pennsylvania. I moved to Falmouth and this cottage in 2001 and fell in love with the neighborhood. I have been rehabbing and updating the house over the years bringing it to its current lovely condition after purchasing it in 2007.

Why they chose this property

I love Maine and the charming, quaint and upscale Foreside area along the water. This house is located on a quiet private street and yet only minutes to downtown Portland. Its the best of all worlds. The beach is private, the evenings quiet and the neighbors are delightful. While visiting my now growing family around the country I enjoy sharing my home with others. It is steps from the beach )less than 30 yards and a kayak rack is available. I am not right on the beach but have limited water views from my windows as shown in my photos.

What makes this property unique

Because this is my lovely home it is decorated with my own belongings and is furnished with items I treasure and my own paintings. I share these things with those who rent it and it has been my experience that my renters appreciate and care for it in a special way. I have recently
(2015/16) updated the entire house. I have added new furniture, windows, bathroom, new washer dryer, a new roof and newly upholstered chairs, etc. I use quality sheets and towels and I have added special touches. It is not your average beach rental.

Languages:

English