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Spacious Ocean View Getaway, 3 min walk to beach with large fenced in yard

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Big (12x24) elevated deck w/ ocean views+access to yard. Grill has been upgraded
Exterior
Two houses back from the beach!
Our private neighborhood path to the beach, lined with beach roses!
Deck rail bar with ocean views.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14348 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Scarborough, ME
  • Popular LocationPine Point Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalace Playland6 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Orchard Beach Pier6 min drive
  • AirportSanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk Room

4 Single Beds

King Guest

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Ocean View Bonus Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Queen Guest

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious Ocean View Getaway, 3 min walk to beach with large fenced in yard

2024 update: mini splits for AC in all rooms and living areas except the primary bedroom and the 2nd floor bonus room (these rooms will still be cooled with window units).

PLEASE NOTE, we accept NON-SHEDDING (hypoallergenic) pets only, additional fee of $200 per pet applies.

Kickstart your Maine getaway with ocean views and a central location. Choose your own adventure: On one side, a 3 minute walk down private neighborhood paths takes you to 7 miles of sandy beach for relaxation and play. On the other, a 3 minute walk takes you to the boat launch at Scarborough marsh and the Nonesuch River for fishing, boating, or just floating. Or stick around the house to enjoy the large deck with water views, BBQ, basement bar, and ample outdoor space. Welcome to Driftwood Sands.

The space:
Water views from almost every room, large outdoor entertaining space, fenced yard, firepit, basement bar/game room/library, eat-in kitchen, 5 bedrooms sleep 14 with room to spare, and driveway space for 7+ cars. 20 minute drive from Portland International Airport and 5 minutes to Old Orchard Pier.

3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the ground level, 1 large bonus room bedroom above the garage, and 1 large attic bedroom over the living room. Additional bath on the 2nd level. Open kitchen, dining, bistro, and living area with doors to the deck on the 2nd level.

Beach supplies provided: 1 beach cart, 10 beach chairs, 2 umbrellas, 2 boogie boards, 10 beach towels, sandcastle/digging toys, games (bocce and spike ball).

A day at Driftwood Sands:
Hit the fully stocked eat-in kitchen first thing in the morning to grab a cup o’ joe from the Keurig or French Press. Then head out to watch the light change over the ocean and plan your day at the outdoor dining table/deck rail bar while the kids (or kids at heart) roll out of the bunkroom to play in the yard below. Ready for breakfast? Zip over to the Holy Donut to grab a maple bacon donut before starting your adventure, or have a seat at the sunny bistro area to fuel up.

Located within walking distance to the beach, marsh, river, restaurants, and deli, you could easily spend a day adventuring without a car. Looking to stray farther afield? Old Orchard Pier, Palace Playland, kayak and bike rentals, fishing charters, Saco Drive-In, Aquaboggan Water Park, Funtown Splashtown USA, golf courses and more are all within a 10 minute drive. Sunburnt or sunned-out? A quick 20 minute drive into Portland gets you a day of shopping, restaurants and city fun.

As your day winds down, stop by the marsh on your way home to slow down and watch the sunset over the water. As night falls, head back to the house to grab a burger off the BBQ and saunter down to the fire pit to regale the group on your escapades. Then head inside to the basement bar and turn on the game, grab a puzzle or board game from the shelf to gather around, or cozy up with a book from the library before heading off to bed. With 4 bedrooms plus a bunk room, there is plenty of space for everyone to recuperate before another day of fun in the sun.

Amenities include: Board games, a variety of books, 4 Roku equipped TVs, 2 electric fireplaces, fire pit, propane BBQ grill, deck, large outdoor space, beach access, river access, free wi-fi, complimentary tea and coffee, complimentary house slippers, laundry. All linens, pillows, and bedding are provided. Basic toiletries also complimentary.

Please note, we accept non-shedding pets only, additional fee of $200 per pet applies.

2 pack 'n plays available, plus a fold out Ottoman that serves as a cot (firm foam surface)

Property manager

Jennie Austin

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Non-shedding pets only, please. Maximum of 3 pets.

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Scarborough

This vacation home is located in Pine Point, a neighborhood in Scarborough, and is near theme parks and on a river. Old Orchard Beach Pier and Pirate's Cove are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aquaboggan Water Park and Big 20 Bowling Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Old Orchard Beach Parasail, 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
Scarborough, ME

What's nearby

  • Pine Point Beach - 3 min walk
  • Old Orchard Beach - 4 min drive
  • Palace Playland - 6 min drive
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 6 min drive
  • Pirate's Cove - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 9 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lisa's Pizza - 6 min drive
  • Ken's Place - 4 min drive
  • Clambake Restaurant - 13 min walk
  • Beach Bagels - 6 min drive
  • Hooligan's Steak & Ale - 6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway spot close to beach & city
This is amazing property for a large group. Plenty of beds and spaces to hang out. The basement is a particularly cool place to chill. Minutes from the beach and a 20 min drive to downtown. Can’t recommend this spot enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

katharine w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Driftwood Lane
The owner of this property could not be more accommodating. Every issue I had with the property was dealt with immediately. The neighborhood is quiet and welcoming in the winter and the off leash dog rules amazing. I am not sure I would enjoy the area as much in the summer.
Stayed 40 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Early Fall Escape
Wonderful gathering spaces outdoors or indoors, with very good amenities. Description / photos give you an accurate view of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian & K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
It was a great stay as advertised! We had everything we needed there and ocean was so close!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation home
This home is very conveniently located close to the beach and restaurants and grocery stores. Has everything you could want or need. Very responsive host.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

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Hosted by Jennie Austin

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