Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland

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Large back yard with Corn Hole game , picnic table, grill, fire pit

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Biddeford, ME

Fortunes Rock Beach5 min drive
Engine8 min drive
Old Orchard Beach Pier16 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

1st floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Outside shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Situated on a wooded 3 acre lot for a peaceful, quiet, private coastal retreat. Nestled between ocean and river, 2 Minutes to 5 local pristine beaches, Biddeford Pool, Fortune'sRocks...Enjoy surfing, fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, boogie boarding, walking trails, water falls, and more. Or 15 minute walk to private sandy beach. Close to restaurants, shopping, grocery stores and UNE. Enjoy a soak in the claw foot tub in a modern relaxing setting with large separate shower.
3 Queen beds, 2 full bathrooms, large kitchen with all the amenities and xtra large island seating , dining room, and living room in a beautiful open concept.
Enjoy a fresh Maine Lobster or a relaxing BBQ in your private backyard setting surrounded by nature, while taking in all the beauty that Maine has to offer.

Property manager

karen and bill fletcher 617-590-4714 or 781-520-9374

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lilies, iris, lupines, lilacs; antique windows and screened porch welcome you.

Ocean view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Well suited for children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is a smoke free home. No smoking on property

If using the firepit, please keep a bucket (supplied) filled with water near by this is a city rule. Also keep fire small -lots of trees

IMPORTANT Please keep the doors closed as this property is located in a wooded area and we don;t want critters wandering in.

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

About the area

Biddeford

Located in Biddeford, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. While the natural beauty of Goose Rocks Beach and Old Orchard Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Old Orchard Beach Pier. Travelling with kids? Consider Saco River Cigars and Marden's Surplus and Salvage. 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 - 5 min drive
Engine - 8 min drive
Palace Playland - 16 min drive
Old Orchard Beach Pier - 16 min drive
Old Orchard Beach Parasail - 17 min drive

Getting around

Saco Transportation Center - 8 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
‪The Strike Zone - ‬13 min drive
‪The Brunswick - ‬16 min drive
‪Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery - ‬8 min drive
‪Tami Lyn's Place - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland located?

This family-friendly Biddeford holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Saco River, Freddy Beach and Hills Beach. The Pool and Fortunes Rock Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

29 June 2024

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

Impressive Accommodations

We had a great time in this rental. It was well equipped and the owners were very nice. We will definitely plan to stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

7 June 2024

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

Lovely place

We enjoyed the stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

14 Oct 2023

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

Craftsman

Lovely house. Had a fantastic time visiting Maine. Beautiful place.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

26 Sept 2023

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

Great Location

Property was very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. We will do this again for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., Brooklyn, USA

2 Sept 2023

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

Great vacation home

My family of four loved our stay! The house was clean and comfortable and was the perfect place to land after a long day of beaching and exploring. Karen was easy to reach with any questions we had. One small recommendation for the avid fire pit lovers like myself. I was so happy to see firewood and the gorgeous pit, but it had rained the day before we got there and the wood was really wet. A tarp or cover would be an easy fix for that! Obviously, not a deal breaker for this charming home.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

10 July 2023

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

What a wonderful place to stay!!

We loved the place!! The fire pit in the back was wonderful!! The place is so charming!! Thanks for the wonderful memories!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy N.

22 May 2023

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

2nd time

This was our second time staying here. We had a great time and love the property and area. We will be back again

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Scott H.

25 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice, But a Bit Different Than Expected

While convenient to several places we wanted to visit, there were a few things that we didn’t expect. First, as a previous reviewer noted, the home is located next to a heavily used road and there is some road noise to contend with. Additionally, the University of New England’s football stadium is approximately 100 yards from the rear of the property and, if games are played while you’re there, you will definitely hear it. Another unexpected situation is that there’s a second VRBO rental on the same property. Nowhere in the listing is that made known. Lastly, the rental listing should be updated to reflect two baths, not four. There’s a full bath on the first floor and the second full bath is shared by the two bedrooms on the second floor. Don’t get me wrong, it was a nice home that included what we needed as well as some extras that made the stay comfortable. But, a little more detail would have been valued.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer S., Chesterland, Ohio USA

3 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful Craftsman Style House

We truly enjoyed the house and it's quirky style. The grounds and interior were lovely. We were surprised to be on a highway with some the traffic and college noise. But it wouldn't deter us from renting this charming spot again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Sept 2022

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

Comfortable and convenient

We had a wonderful week at the Coastal Craftsman and would surely try to stay there again. The house was equipped with all kinds of kitchen helpers and a host of herbs/spices. The beds were very comfortable. Beaches are close by and if one comes after Labor Day, there's no need to buy a parking sticker. My day was made on Thursday when I got to watch 2 wild turkeys ambling around in the backyard woods. The hosts could not have been more accommodating. We were stumped by the large Roku tv. They were over within minutes to give us a lesson. * Bring your passwords to access your own streaming services.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

23 July 2022

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

“The Forest House” (name given by my 4 year old grandson)

This home was beautiful. Everything was high end. We had everything we needed at our fingertips. Would definitely consider staying again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MEGAN B.

8 July 2022

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

Amazing property

The house was clean and spacious. The owners were responsive and extremely friendly. They love their property and it shows. Our family rented multiple homes throughout Biddeford for a family reunion and my aunts and uncles (who go to Maine often) were quite impressed with our home selection. The property is close to Hills Beach and was perfect for our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth f.

31 Oct 2021

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

Cozy cottage

Lovely home w/easy driving access to several towns, beaches, restaurants and Portland.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

2 Aug 2021

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

Great getaway for families

Perfect rental for two families, especially those with kids! Bill and Karen were very responsive and we loved having access to Hills Beach. Clean house, comfortable beds, and inviting firepit. We did visit after some heavy weeks of rain so the mosquitos were a little thick but we made it work. Highly recommend this spot!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Patti S., Tuckerton, NJ

25 Sept 2020

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

Nice home

The home itself is nice. But we had issues with the heating/air conditioning units in the bedrooms. My husband called the owners but, they were unable to help over the phone and did not offer to come over to see what they could do. Luckily the temperatures were mild enough that we could get away with opening the bedroom windows at night. But it would have been nice if the bedrooms have ceiling fans.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

13 Aug 2020

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

Perfect Getaway!

Beautiful property, very well maintained! Looking forward to going back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

15 July 2020

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

We had a wonderful stay!

Beautiful house convenient to restaurants and beaches but felt like you were in the woods when you were at the property. We really enjoyed relaxing evenings by the fire pit and are looking forward to going back again. Karen was a great host. Supper responsive and had a bunch of awesome recommendations for us to get fresh pies and lobsters. She even left marshmallows and sticks for us to enjoy by the fire pit, snacks to bring to the beach. The house has everything you would need do cook and even has all the equipment to cook lobsters.

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

19 June 2020

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

Amazing!

Great location and fantastic space! Beautiful inside and out. We had a great time using the fire pit. Owner was very kind and made everything easy. Would very much recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by karen and bill fletcher 617-590-4714 or 781-520-9374

My husband and I are born and raised in New England. We have been part time residents of Maine for the last 20 years. We are true lovers of Maine- The Way Life Should be. There is so much beauty to enjoy in Maine and to live by Maine's coast is a dream for us. To find a gem so close to the pristine beaches of Biddeford is just lovely. The area is beautiful and uncrowded but close to everything. We love just sitting at the beach with a good book or just relaxing with friends, Smoking meats to enjoy with friends on the weekends, biking, boating, fishing, searching for sand dollars and sea glass, paddle boarding, local bands as well as Concerts, Plays, Restaurants and so much more! We really look forward to the day we can retire and enjoy all these things on a daily basis!!!

Why they chose this property

This property was a no brainer. We saw it and made and offer very quickly. So beautiful. We were elated when we won the bid and continue to be very happy with this property. We constantly receive many compliments on how pretty a property this is. It is set enough in the woods to be quite and secluded but drive out of the driveway and your literally on the main road to go everywhere with very little effort! It's Craftsman style is so pretty with it's large windows and views of all the surrounding trees. Back yard is lovely and gets some nice fall foliage colors back there.

What makes this property unique

Craftsman Style and large house with just 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths which makes it so roomy for 4 or 6 people to really enjoy. Relaxing environment away from hustle and bustle but still really close to everything