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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Biddeford, ME
  • Hills Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Freddy Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • The Pool
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Biddeford

Located in Biddeford, this cottage is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Hills Beach and Freddy Beach. .This cottage is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Old Orchard Beach Pier and 18.4 mi (29.7 km) from Maine Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Fortunes Rock Beach - 8 min drive
  • Engine - 10 min drive
  • Old Orchard Beach - 17 min drive
  • Palace Playland - 18 min drive
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 10 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Licks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Rocco's Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Brunswick - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Garside's Ice Cream - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy The Greek's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Get-a-way/Beach Access/View of Saco River-See Reviews

Everyone loves this completely renovated 2-bedroom cottage 'High View', with a view of the Saco inlet and is just a stone's throw from one of Maine's best rated beaches! It is located on a side street and next to the mouth of the Saco River!

We also have a 3 br home next door which we also rent if you need to accommodate multi families. See here vrbo #370618

Wonderfully decorated and renovated. Third property from the beach. New windows in 2015, completely resided the outside in 2016, painted the inside in May 2017, brand new flooring in 2018.

Hill's Beach is very quiet and just far enough to get away from all the tourist beaches. For the most part, the only people who frequent this area of beach are those who live on the street, approximately 10 houses. So the large, sandy beach is almost all yours!

With an outside shower, you can rinse off with warm water after coming up from the beach!

If you have kids (like our family), you will enjoy the peace of mind being on a side street with very little traffic and the large yard for the kids to run and play while they wait for you to go to the beach. Once on the beach you will find a majestic, panoramic view of islands and a jetty...It is fabulous!

Note: Linens are not provided. Signed rental agreement must be submitted after booking.

Thanks! Hope you get to enjoy Maine this summer!
Jonathan and Carrie

Keywords: vacation home, cottage, by the sea, beach, pet friendly, New England town, get a way
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jonathan and Carrie Cronkhite: Owners

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No cats.Many people, including owners, allergic.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Get-a-way/beach Access/view Saco River-see Re House
Family Get-a-way/beach Access/view Saco River-see Re Biddeford
Family Getawaybeach Accessvie
Family Get a way/beach Access/view of Saco River see Re
Family Get a way/beach Access/view of Saco River see Reviews

Family Get-a-way/Beach Access/View of Saco River-See Reviews Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half a block from a quiet uncrowded beach!
Wonderful stay at a nice property, half a block from the beach. Quiet apartment just steps from a quiet beach, nothing to do but relax and take walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Absolutely perfect for our annual family vacation! The house had everything we needed, was in a great location with ample parking. The beach was amazing, it was so quiet and relaxing. It was exactly what we imagined and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal property for small family
Great location. Steps from beach access. Quiet neighborhood. Property was ideal for a small family with kids. The ability to have a washer and dryer accessible was a big plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two thumbs up for a dog friendly gem
We enjoyed our stay with pleasant neighbors and close to the beach. Nothing to complain about. 😀👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Escape
Wonderful overall experience staying at this property. We had quite a few cloudy, foggy days during our stay. We were grateful this property had plenty of amenities to keep us comfortable as we spent more time inside than planned given the weather. We hope to return to this spot in the future to enjoy sunnier days!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Durham, NH

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and in a great location!
Great experience and wonderful location. Owner’s were super easy to work with. Just a very short walk to the beach. Beach is super family friendly. Nice porch to watch the sun set. Would be happy to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Regina R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hills Beach is the perfect Maine spot
The location of this property is the real gem! A serene, private, quiet beach with warm water and perfect for children. The walk to the islands at low tide is a treat. Kayaking, boating and paddle boarding all near by. Downtown Biddeford and Saco have fun places to visit as well as delicious and reasonably priced restaurants. Day trips to York, Kennebunk and Portland are all easy if you want to explore more of Maine. Parking in driveway is great for 3-4 cars, plus a garage. Having air conditioning to sleep on the hit days was great also. The cottage however, was a bit of a disappointment. It was a small apartment over the garage that had a college dorm feel. We expected to bring our own linens, but everything else that was fabric was covered in grime. The beds only had stained mattress pads, which is unacceptable for $2300 per week. A proper mattress cover like what hotels offered would be more appropriate. Visible dirt on futon cover, potholders, scatter rugs and bedspreads seemed to take away from the newly installed linoleum floor and white painted walls. I spent the whole first day doing laundry to clean the above items. On a positive note, the washer and dryer worked well. Barely enough supplies in kitchen and leaking refrigerator made keeping food and meals tough to cook. Another downside is the use a time consuming charcoal grill - propane grill would have helped cook better meals, and more efficiently. I wanted to use the oven but it smelled like wet dog and was dirty inside. The cleaning woman was still there at 3:30 on our arrival day and was not even going to leave a roll of toilet paper for us. I am undecided about going back to this cottage since the location was amazing. Hopefully some improvements can be made in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Priceless
My family had a wonderful time the views if the sun rise and sunsets are priceless!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing vacation here!
The neighbors and house felt like home we will most definitely be returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Wonderful, relaxing week at HighView!
Thank you for a great week! The location could not have been better-steps to the beach but easy drives to activities, restaurants, etc. The apartment was super clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. I loved being able to bring my dog-she enjoyed the beach,too! Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Great stay !
We loved our stay in Biddeford on Hills Beach. Very easy walk to beach and lovely quiet area....fun how tides go in and out...different beach all day long! Also fun to have our pup in cottage. Nice and clean cottage.too! Would return for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

ricky l.

Away from the big crowds
This is one of the cleanest house we stay in so far it is a nice quiet place with access to the beach we truly enjoyed every part of our vacation away from the big crowds we will like to come back if u want to go shopping and go where the crowds r ur only 10-15 min away
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Susan T.

Comfortable, cute and great location
Nice, spacious apartment on 2nd floor over a garage nicely appointed with everything you need for a perfect stay. Jonathan and Carrie are great hosts for our long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

Clean well kept close to the beach
Nice rental for a couple or small family. Helpful owners. Nice summer spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Easy access to a quaint secluded kid friendly beach
Worth it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

High View Hills Beach Relaxation!
Great spot, great little place! Loved it so much we will be back next year!