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Walk to beach, quiet neighborhood, dog friendly, available year round

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Interior
Front walkway
from Hills Beach Road
Kitchen looking toward living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Hills Beach
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Biddeford, ME
  • Place, Freddy Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hills Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to beach, quiet neighborhood, dog friendly, available year round

Beautiful, new house located in Hills Beach. Steps to water and beach. Hills Beach is in the middle of everything that makes summer in Maine special, but enough off the beaten path to make it quiet and relaxing. It is close to the excitement of Old Orchard Beach, and the many fun activities along Route 1 in Saco, but quietly removed from the main strip. It is truly a gem, convenient to any amenities or activities a family could want, but walking distance from uncrowded sandy beaches. It is a surfer's and fisherman's paradise, or the perfect place for a classic family vacation.


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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 1
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved dogs welcome - must give prior notice
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Permission for pets given on a one on one basis. No long term rentals (over 2 weeks).

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3550057
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 a water park and by the sea. Shoppers can check out Maine Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Saco River and Goose Rocks Beach. Marden's Surplus and Salvage and Funtown Splashtown USA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Biddeford, ME

What's nearby

  • Freddy Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hills Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Palace Playland - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 23 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Asian House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Elevate Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jumpin' Jake's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy the Greek's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to beach, quiet neighborhood, dog friendly, available year round pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to beach, quiet neighborhood, dog friendly, available year round?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to beach, quiet neighborhood, dog friendly, available year round?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to beach, quiet neighborhood, dog friendly, available year round?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to beach, quiet neighborhood, dog friendly, available year round located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Freddy Beach and Saco River. Hills Beach and The Pool are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel O.

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

Fantastic Family Vacation

This is a super-clean, well stocked house in a great location. Our family had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurent d.

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

A great place to be

Great place! Well situated. Peaceful. Great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Hills Beach Stay

Our family had a wonderful time at this charming cottage in the quiet stretch of Hills Beach in Biddeford, a lovely spot. As depicted this home was nicely decorated, very clean and welcoming, and in a fantastic location. I was thrilled with how well appointed and supplied the kitchen was - this made for several easy and fun dinners with family and friends in the area! Thank you Liz and John.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia A.

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

Nice place

Nice place! Close to the beach. Bring bug spray! Owners are nearby if you need anything.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quiet

It was such a quite retreat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Delightful!

The house is more spacious than I anticipated, and it had a lovely view of the ocean, which I was not expecting. It is well equipped, and thoughtfully decorated. It was much nicer than other seacoast cottages we have rented. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice M.

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

Great beach get-away!

This was just what I was looking for when I set out to rent a house near a quiet beach! Added perks: dog-friendly house and beach meant we could bring our daughter's dog. Three-floor living meant we could spread out and have private as well as shared space. Three minute walk to the beach let us come and go as often as we wanted. Nearby Kennebunkport and Portland were fun options. We loved the semi-private beach with lots of boats to watch and swim-able water temp. Super place!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Quick July weekend trip

Had a great time for 6 of us, a couple with grandparents and 2 kids. Very spacious, comfortable and well-appointed. The description is a bit coy as we were immediately impressed with the property and surrounding area. Would recommend to others but almost want to selfishly keep it a secret to make a return visit easier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

A Gem

Our family (5 adults one dog) stayed here Fourth of July week and was so lovely. This place is super cute, cozy and the host had everything you could possibly need. The beach down the road was a short walk and beautiful and quiet. If you bring a dog they are right about the ticks. Ours got a few walking through the path. I cannot say enough how much we enjoyed the house and the surrounding area was picturesque!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan G.

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

Maine get a way

This was our second year vacationing to Maine. It did not disappoint. The host was incredibly helpful and available if we had questions. The home is incredibly clean and organized. We appreciated the children’s books they had as we love reading to our children before bedtime. The AC came in handy as it was pretty warm a couple days we were there. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Great location

This place was a great location walking distance to basically a private beach. And a 30 min drive to additional beautiful places. This place would be great for older kiddos. Wasn’t the most ideal for our babies…. Lots of stairs and close to a somewhat busy street. Liz was fabulous she addressed every issue or questions we had in a timely pleasant manner. We had a fabulous time and enjoyed all this space had to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

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

Perfect for a fall getaway!

Nestled in a small and cute neighborhood minutes walk to a local dog-friendly beach! The house is very well maintained and very tastefully decorated. The hosts made sure to have have everything available and reached out a few times to be sure everything was fine. They thought of everything from towels and sheets to dedicated dog towels, leashes and poop bags! I even saw a dog cage in the garage if you can't pack your own. This is a gem! We hope to be able to visit again one day!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Loved this house!

We had an amazing stay. Loved the use of linens, the beach chairs/umbrella/cooler/towels, lobster pots, My favorite thing was riding the bikes down to the end of the road. Loved the private beach access. What a beautiful location and view. Liz was great and communicated well. The house was decorated so cute. Couldn’t have been more satisfied. Thank you Liz! We will definitely stay here again when we come back in the future. Hopefully that’s soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks for all of the kind words! It was a pleasure having you and your family at our place. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. And THANK YOU for leaving the house is such great shape. It's truly appreciated! Thanks again Heidi!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a wonderful weeklong family vacation at this charming home. Everything was exactly as described, and the house was thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed to make the most of the coastal setting. Liz was a fantastic host—communication was clear and timely, check-in was seamless, and she always responded promptly to our questions.The location couldn’t be better, with plenty to see and do in the area for all ages—more than a single week can cover. Future guests should note that the house has quite a few stairs, though this wasn’t an issue for us. Each level has its own bedrooms and character, offering both comfort and privacy when desired.The neighborhood is peaceful, with friendly neighbors, and it’s just a short distance to beautiful beaches. It’s also a great place for walks, with plenty of coastal scenery, wildlife, and plants to enjoy.We thoroughly loved our stay and look forward to returning to this wonderful getaway in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

A Breeze

Arrangements from start to finish were a breeze. Liz(homeowner) could not have been more attentive even inquiring if we needed heat on a cool day. Instructions were emailed ahead. Travel sites were outlined in a brochure. A quiet restful experience for a 3 year old to an 81 year old; the breeze from the deck and master BR was a bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana J.

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

Beautiful Home with thoughtful touches all around

Our family of 5 (including my 81 year old MIL and 2 children, ages 9 and 7) and dogs brought in the New Year in at this beautiful house by the ocean. Liz was in touch from the moment we booked and John was "johnny-on-the-spot" with the snowblower and shoveling during a snowstorm. We were "stuck" indoors during the storm and there was no shortage of games to play and books to read. The house is immaculate in its cleanliness, and has so many beautiful finishing touches all over. The house is well stocked with spices, cleaning products, kitchen gadgets and utilities. Liz and John were nice enough to have thoughtful touches of the holiday all over the house. Beds were very comfortable and there were plenty of sheets and towels available. The kids did not want to leave. We will definitely visit again in summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

Great place to stay in Biddeford - newly refurbish

We have a house near Hills Beach and needed a place for family coming to visit during Thanksgiving. This is a great house. It isn't right on the beach, but is a very easy walk and maybe most importantly has been completely refurbished within the past couple years. If you are looking for a comfortable place that is basically a new house and is an easy walk to a great almost private beach, this is the place. The owners were also nice and very helpful. They have a good book with plenty of hints to make your vacation easy (based on the guest book, I am a little surprised, I am the first to write a review). In any case, this is a very good and reasonable house for a great Maine getaway. If you aren't familiar with it, Hills Beach is a classic sandy Maine beach, but doesn't really have parking, so it is limited primarily to local homes. The bay is very flat and seems to go out forever in low tide (in high tide, the beach gets skinny, but is still very long). It is almost always calm and is a great place for kids to play in the sand and go swimming and have a great getaway.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks for your nice review! The house is actually brand new. We just built it last year :).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie A.

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

Bord de mer

Maison spacieuse, bien située qui permet d'aller prendre de longue marche sur la plage. Nous avons adoré notre séjour. Notre hôtesse, Liz, était très accommodante. Je vous recommande chaudement sa maison.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josée C.

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

Beau séjour

Nous avons eu un très beau séjour, la maison est confortable et très bien équipée ! Merci à Liz !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhonda K.

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

Good for a beach vacation

The house was very clean and had everything we could have needed for a vacation by the beach Quarters are a little tight
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Great Southern Maine Spot

Perfect hub for visiting the southern coast. The house is really well set up for a family visit with plenty of room to hang out together or get some privacy. This was our second stay and hopefully not our last. Liz was great with communication and everything was stress free. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carly G.

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

Enjoyed it so much!

We loved being here, the owners are so very nice and very accommodating! We really enjoyed the location and would come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Great home and want to come back

A beautiful place in a great neighborhood! We loved being there and were very impressed. Clean, well stocked and decorated beautifully. Easy process overall and loved the beach too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

A dream of a getaway during these unsettling times

The house was just perfect for our needs. Loved the private little beach. It was our first family trip to Maine,& it more than met everyone’s expectations. Liz & John were wonderful hosts,& they made everything think so easy with a detailed manual with all the info we needed at our fingertips. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Great home! Close to beach!

Liz was a fantastic host. Home equipped with all the amenities and tastefully decorated. Very cozy. Our family of 5 and our dog really enjoyed the stay and Hills Beach! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Liz & John Mansfield

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Since we married in Boothbay in 2000, it has always been our dream to have a house on the Maine coast! A beachlover (me) and an avid surfer (my husband), we have found the perfect place to enjoy both of our passions.

Why they chose this property

Excellent location & fully-equipped, beautiful, new house. Check out our reviews!

What makes this property unique

Walk to private beach, peace & quiet, rest & relaxation, view of the water from the deck, dog friendly. Happiness!

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