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Nestled on a Rachel Carson preserve, this tranquil retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Stroll across the street to enjoy beach time, walk to UNE, or unwind in the backyard with birdsong and sunset views by the fire.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedroomsSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Why rent a Hotel when you can have a whole House!!

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Put dirty sheets and towels in front of the washing machine
Please put trash by curb on sunday
Make sure all keys are put back on hook and lockbox
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Small dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Why rent a Hotel when you can have a whole House!! Biddeford

About the neighborhood

Located in Biddeford, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Old Orchard Beach and Vaughn's Island Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marden's Surplus and Salvage and Funtown Splashtown USA. Aquaboggan Water Park and Old Orchard Beach Parasail are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Biddeford travel guide
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What's nearby

  • An old wooden pier with colorful cafes on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. USA. Portland. old orchard beach,
    Old Orchard Beach
    13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Verlassener Rummel in Old Orchard Beach bei Sonnenschein, Maine
    Palace Playland
    15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Old Orchard Beach pier with rays through the pilings at low tide
    Old Orchard Beach Pier
    19 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Freddy Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hills Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center
    11 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin'
    16 min drive
  • The Brunswick
    18 min drive
  • Jumpin' Jake's
    16 min drive
  • Josephs By The Sea
    18 min drive
  • Taqueria 207
    15 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).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation 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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Why rent a Hotel when you can have a whole House!! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean place to stay great hosts too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quiet setting, very clean and comfortable, and the host was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great couple days at the house. Had everything we needed. Right across from the beach and beautiful marshes in the back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian Colby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay - the host was very accommodating, kind and thorough with all of our questions before booking and throughout our stay. House was clean, fully stocked with the essentials and had a beautiful backyard! Overall, we had a fantastic time and would absolutely rebook in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of three stayed here for three nights and it was a perfect quck get away with lots of options! The beach is right across the street and it was never crowded. We brought our kayaks and put them in the water behind the house to do some bird and critter watching. Nice quiet neighborhood. We spent one afternooon in Kennebunport (20 mins away) and one night at old orchard (20 mins away) to play in the arcade and ride the rollercoaster. There's something for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john b.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sepi H.

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

Christmas visit

Quiet, clean space
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, cozy house just a few mins walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances L.

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

Summer getaway

We were very happy with our stay. The property was exactly as described, clean and had everything we needed. The beach was just steps away, and we loved the quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jhon C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Great cottage!

Cottage was clean, cute, and the property location was excellent. Steps away from sandy Hill beach and large outdoor space back at the cottage. Owner was a great communicator and was available to answer any questions. We were happy to be able to bring both our small dogs with us. Would rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alicia A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

Get away

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefany E.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aria N.

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