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Heaven on the Beach!

Heaven on the Beach!

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Beachfront deck and hammocks
Exterior
Twilight view of The Shack from the beach at low tide
Low tide headed east, up the beach
Low tide, headed west, down the beach

Overview of Heaven on the Beach!

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Biddeford, ME
  • Popular LocationFortunes Rock Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalace Playland20 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Orchard Beach Pier20 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Basement Full

Basement Twin

Middle Floor Bunk Room

Top Floor Master

3 bathrooms

Basement Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Middle Floor Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Heaven on the Beach!

Rare rental opportunities available for this cozy three story home full of character and history on the beach in Biddeford Pool. Spacious lot with lush gardens and natural landscaping, situated on a 2.5 mile private, hotel-free sand beach with private steps to the beach and no houses behind the property. Wraparound window seats on the second and third floors provide an excellent place to enjoy sunrise over the ocean as well as sunsets over the harbor; the second-floor balcony and the Jacuzzi tub in the third-floor master bath are also perfect for savoring the sun's last rays. Hand feed three tamed pet seagulls from the third-floor balcony overlooking the ocean, enjoy lobster rolls at the picnic table or on the deck atop the sea wall, or enjoy a good book in one of two hammocks by the deck. Prepare and enjoy a beach-side barbecue with the gas grill, placed in a dugout to protect your food from wind and sand. Bikes and ample beach gear available for days filled with sunshine and fun, and family fun nights are at hand with a large selection of games, toys, videos, and DVDs at your disposal. The small but well-equipped kitchen with new IKEA cabinets has everything you need for your seafood feasts as well as a lovely afternoon and evening view of the beach. Broadband cable and wireless internet available for business needs, trip planning, etc as well. Roku TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu provided for your entertainment.

This house is the oldest property on Biddeford Pool. It has been owned and lovingly cared for by the same family since 1907. The regular tenants have been renting every season between 21 and 37 years. The home has opened up for two separate weeks in August/September, due to those weeks' usual families growing too large for the house. This is a great opportunity to start a new, cherished tradition for your family.

Dates available:

1) Sept 2nd to 9th
2) Sept 9th to 16th

Approximately $4500/week, depending on the week , VRBO fees, and taxes



Please email for more information about the home and rental details.

Property manager

Sandra MacGregor

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
View of Cottage from beach
Beachfront cottage on Fortunes Rocks Beach
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (80 reviews)
Beachfront cottage on Fortunes Rocks Beach

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Biddeford

Located in Biddeford, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vaughn's Island Preserve and Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, while Engine and Biddeford City Theater are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Saco River Cigars, or check out an event or a game at Scarborough Downs. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Biddeford, ME

What's nearby

  • Fortunes Rock Beach - 6 min walk
  • Goose Rocks Beach - 11 min drive
  • Palace Playland - 20 min drive
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 20 min drive
  • Pirate's Cove - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Strike Zone - 17 min drive
  • The Brunswick - 20 min drive
  • Hooligan's Steak & Ale - 20 min drive
  • Big Licks - 20 min drive
  • Tami Lyn's Place - 19 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
What a great location and amazing beach! Scott and Sandy were great communicators and were available and responsive to any of our needs. The house is full of history and the family’s treasures. There are lovely little nooks to read, visit with family or enjoy your tea. The views from the 3rd floor may be the best on the beach! The kitchen is small but very well equipped. We loved our stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laura N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Scott was a great host
Scott was very attentive to our needs. The gas grill was broken when we got there and Scott had a replacement there by 8:30 the next morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location
If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing stay steps away from the ocean, this is your spot. Our party included 4 adults and 2 children (ages 7 and 3), and we all had a wonderful time. The beach is absolutely stunning and is not packed with people whatsoever. The house has all the amenities we needed. Scott and Sandy were great to communicate with. Book this house… you will love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Bronwyn M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Renter Beware
An historic family place, which is clearly dear to the family. While we appreciated the century of memories documented throughout, family attachment has led to overlooking comforts for normal rental experiences: broken “original” pull-chain toilet, no A/C, mildewed basement bedrooms, 1-person galley kitchen, 2 broken refrigerators, myriad “rules” notes, spotty Internet, glitchy electrical fuse, broken window and door, zero open surfaces. Worked around owner’s toiletries, clothes in drawers. Despite paying a high rental fee for what this cottage turned out to be, it felt like we were hesitantly admitted guests. During our stay, owner explained the property is rented to pay taxes: It is not our responsibility to politely excuse price-gouging for what this property is, to ensure family legacy. Nor must we be patient with the kind older owner’s defensiveness about property quirks when top dollar is paid for expectation of fully functional lodging. Dirty: During this pandemic year, the most exigent concern is lack of professional cleaners. We found out too late that cleaning is on an “honors system.” So, there is no accountability for cleanliness or rearranged possessions. Our family spent the entire afternoon upon arrival deep-cleaning between indescribable volumes of clutter, collectibles, literal mountains of unwashed throw pillows, and disposing of left-behind groceries and wet bars of soap from previous renters before we felt safe to touch surfaces, use the kitchen, or prepare bedding. We found using the outside shower all week to be preferable to inside shower options. Accessibility: 20-foot drop on steep stairs to beach. High tide makes beach blocked for 4+ hrs. Bonus: If you enjoy the thrill of a swarm of shorebirds overhead, the owner mixes special mayonnaise-tuna seagull food in a jar and leaves it in the fridge for your use. Summary: Our regionally-experienced beach rental group can roll with discomforts (outdoor shower, window nooks in lieu of beds) or lack of perfection (fridge leak floor-mopping, “friendly” muskrats in shed). But we struggled to relax or find a single comfortable chair. Tiny property sleeps 3 adult guests, max. We cannot condone use of ancient pullout sofas or dank basement beds. Positives: Bikes, kayaks, hammocks, toys. Pets OK. No road noises. Wild deer, minke whales. Clean and beautiful beach, quiet place to ramble and explore.

10/10 Excellent

debby D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful!
What a beautiful and unique property! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Sandra MacGregor

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Why they chose this property

The Shack was the original building on the mile stretch between Biddeford Pool and the Atlantic Ocean. Originally built as a 20x20 bird hunting shack in 1865, later upgraded to include a basement, second floor, balcony, and glassed in front rooms with wraparound benches overlooking the beach. The original structure is still preserved within the middle floor to include the external shingles, original interior, and bunk room. The property has been lovingly owned and cared for by our family since 1907.

Unlike many properties, it is not sparsely furnished with limited amenities. It's fully furnished and decorated, to include family photos dating back to the early 1900s, hunting decoys, Maine kitsch, wall art, and everything you need to relax and enjoy a comfortable family vacation in a quaint, cozy, and historic setting.
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