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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

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Biddeford, ME

Fortunes Rock Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Old Orchard Beach
‪18 min drive‬
Old Orchard Beach Pier
‪18 min drive‬
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Loft area

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Whether you are visiting your child at UNE or looking for a peaceful weekend away, we have the location for you! Situated on a Rachel Carson preserve and just a 30 second walk across the street to the beach, you can come and enjoy your time away from it all! You can walk to the university, walk on the beach, or spend some time out in the backyard watching birds and a Beautiful sunset on a tidal marsh while sitting by the fire.
We are located just approximately 20-25 minutes from Kennebunkport and Portland if you are looking to spend some time shopping, sightseeing, and then coming back to unwind!

Property manager

Joe and Christine

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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Dining area with sweeping water views of our inner harbor "The Pool"

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Small dogs only

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Biddeford

Located in Biddeford, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Old Orchard Beach and Vaughn's Island Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Saco River Cigars and Marden's Surplus and Salvage. Funtown Splashtown USA and Aquaboggan Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Biddeford, ME

What's nearby

Fortunes Rock Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Old Orchard Beach - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
Palace Playland - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
Old Orchard Beach Pier - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
Old Orchard Beach Parasail - 19 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

Saco Transportation Center - 11 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Big Licks - ‬18 min drive
‪Rocco's Pizza - ‬18 min drive
‪The Brunswick - ‬19 min drive
‪Garside's Ice Cream - ‬15 min drive
‪Jimmy The Greek's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Why rent a Hotel when you can have a whole House!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Why rent a Hotel when you can have a whole House!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Why rent a Hotel when you can have a whole House!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Why rent a Hotel when you can have a whole House!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Hills Beach, Saco River and Freddy Beach. The Pool is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

this place is a hidden gem located on a little slice of heaven! We can NOT wait to book our next trip there!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

14 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little bit of everything

This is a great spot for enjoying the Maine shore. Backs up to a beautiful marsh and just across the street from the beach. Hosts make it easy and the cottage is very cozy! Would definitely visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefany E.

13 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend

We stayed here during a long weekend and it was a cozy beach vacation. Everything we needed was steps away from the house. There was a firepit outback as well as an outdoor shower, if you are there in the warmer months., I would recommend to a small family that wants to get away and enjoy the peaceful coast of Maine.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jhon C.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cozy place and location is just perfect!

Was just perfect place!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

20 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia A.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our families enjoyed our stay

For two families with small babies, it was enjoyable to stay at. Despite weather being rainy/cloudy it was nice to have it close to the beach to walk down to!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie L.

23 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Wish we were in the cottage longer. Only in Town for a wedding.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

john b., boston

13 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a nice cottage

We had such a nice stay. Very clean, very nicely decorated, great location for walks and beach. Super communication with owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sepi H.

26 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas visit

Quiet, clean space

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

14 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A piece of heaven

This place is highly recommended. The owners are amazing and on top of everything. We stayed for the week for our honeymoon and what an amazing place to spend our honeymoon! Thank you to the Clark family for letting us stay here can not wait to go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

7 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our Christmas getaway!

This place was great. Quiet and scenic location. The space inside feels much larger than it seems from the outside. Was cozy and welcoming. We had a lovely time!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

14 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a wonderful place!

Joe’s beach cabin was an absolutely perfect location for may family’s trip to the Biddeford area. The space was comfortable, kitchen well stocked, and most importantly for us, the location was fantastic. Literally across the street from a wonderful sandy beach and butting up directly to a beautiful salt marsh - we only wish we could have stayed longer. Hoping to come back before too long!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

1 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly Quiet

Joe made this an easy experience, provided plenty of information about the rental and the area. The house was clean and just right for us three and our two dogs. Easy to get to surrounding areas and very peaceful. A retreat from our hectic lives.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K., Warner, New Hampshire

28 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, peaceful - right on marsh

The cottage is adorable, and very clean with cute beachy decor. The backyard is RIGHT ON a gorgeous salt marsh, National Wildlife Sanctuary. Bring your binoculars! 6 Adirondack chairs surround a chiminea. Such a relaxing wonderful spot. A right of way path to the beach, ocean is right across the road. There is a nice long dog run which my dog used a lot to be out with me enjoying the yard.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

13 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another reason to love Maine

The house was just what we needed to spend the week in Maine visiting a UNE student. Close to campus but also quintessential Maine coastal rental. We had beautiful fall weather while we were there so were able to enjoy the patio and also the backyard fire area with choice of solo stove or chiminea and Adirondack chairs and a picnic table overlooking the water. Easy access to Hills Beach, a quiet sandy beach across the street, and a short distance to Fortunes Rocks Beach. The house was clean and had everything we needed to cook a full meal and enjoy hosting a small dinner. The bedrooms were small but perfect for what we needed. We appreciated having a washer and dryer in the house and cable TVs. Host was responsive and informative. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra K.

15 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, peaceful hidden gem

This property puts you back in time. It is so quiet and peaceful, yet perfect distance to what you need. LL Bean in Freeport and Kennebunkport are so close. Many things to do. We brought our kayaks and launched both from the back of the house and across the street in the ocean. Went to Market Basket for our lobsters and steamer clams every night. We frequent VRBO's and my 17 year old son was so happy to have ice from the refrigerator, lol. The house is very clean and decorated beach style, so comfy. I didn't need a thing and I'm always the one who brings extras so I am comfortable. Nice to have real cable instead of on demand for the late evening. We bought firewood and sat by the fire. The host was great to communicate with. Gave us great advice! Definitely visit Ken's in Scarborough, it was yummy! Need to plan our next trip back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aria N.

28 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property and location

Just returned from a Friday-Sunday stay. It was myself, my husband, and our two young daughters. Very cute house...3 proper bedrooms and one loft (which my kids loved!). One bathroom-small but suitable. Best part of the property was the location....behind the house is a picturesque marsh...and across the street just a short walk is a very pretty, very quiet beach. We were the only ones there almost always. It is a bay area, so no waves, great for a protective mom, the kids were not as happy lol. But all sand, and really nice. House was well appointed with basically everything you need. Owner requested we bring our own toilet paper and paper towels (which should be included at house, imo...), but when we arrived they were indeed supplied, so they were not necessary. Plenty of clean linens and kitchenware. Oh-there was a great outdoor shower which I didn't intend to use but the kids loved it after the beach-a nice perk. The only critique I can offer, which really is out of the owners hands, is that the other houses nearby are very, very close. There are large windows, so there was not a lot of privacy. The other downside to this was one of the neighbors decided to throw a very loud get together that went well into the early morning....and faced all of our sleeping windows. Simply due to the proximity of their property, it did keep us awake. Bad luck I guess. All in all it is a wonderful location that we would happily stay in again. Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

janice k.

15 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Views!

I enjoyed my stay at this cozy, warm cottage. The location couldn’t be better. The home backs to a picturesque reserve. The beach is across the street and you can watch the sunrise from the living room!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul C.

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hills beach retreat

Perfect fall weekend stay at a lovely, cozy beach house. Close proximity to the ocean was thoroughly enjoyed as was the river side views.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh T.

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family weekend!!

A huge thank you to Joe for allowing us to rent this little slice of heaven. The cabin was clean and cozy, we also loved the grassy backyard for our pup and enjoyed s’mores by the firepit. The location was secluded, but still a short drive from little shops and restaurants. There are definitely some gems to explore in this town! We enjoyed the beach area too, just across the street from the property. Great location and friendly neighbors too!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Get-away

Great communication with host throughout process. Property suited all our needs with space, amenities and location.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

karyn j.

11 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

Joe was great about communicating all of the details for our family’s stay. The house was adorable and location just across the street from the beach was spectacular!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

23 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house, great weekend!

Great little house, worked out perfectly for our graduation weekend, location close to all amenities and Portland. House was clean & comfortable, great beach theme and the yard & fire pit overlooking nature conserve was lovely to spend some much needed downtime. Thanks to Joe for helpful tips and recommendations, we would definitely rent again, easy check in and out, couldn’t have been simpler, highly recommended! Jayne & Family

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

8 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Lovely cottage, beautiful locationand location! Definitely

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

3 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gem!

My girlfriend and I booked this place for a weekend getaway - and we had such a great stay! Walked across the street to the beach, sat on the deck and enjoyed the beautiful view. This place is adorable and so charming and peaceful. Joe was fantastic with check in and directions. Would love to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe and Christine

We are a family of five who love spending our days on the beach and enjoying the peace and quiet of the area

Why they chose this property

With the proximity to the beach and the serenity of the marsh, spending our days in the water, cooking out, kayaking, watching birds and beautiful sunsets. Set back off the road, it’s just peaceful.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Loft area

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property