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Heaven on the Beach!

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A beachfront property with multiple houses, a sandy beach, and a forested hill in the background.
Exterior
A beach with waves and houses in the background.
Top floor balcony view to the southeast
Top floor balcony view to the southwest

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Fortunes Rock Beach
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Biddeford, ME
  • Place, Fortunes Rock Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Brendan's Chapel
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Basement Full

1 Double Bed

Basement Twin

2 Single Beds

Middle Floor Bunk Room

1 Single Bed

Top Floor Master

1 Queen Bed

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.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7101609
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Biddeford

Located in Biddeford, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
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Map
Biddeford, ME

What's nearby

  • Fortunes Rock Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Saint Brendan's Chapel - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 26 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 38 min drive - 43.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brunswick - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Local OOB - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪West Street Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jumpin' Jake's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Big Shots Brews & Bites - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heaven on the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Heaven on the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heaven on the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heaven on the Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heaven on the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Biddeford holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Pool, Fortunes Rock Beach and Saint Brendan's Chapel. Goose Rocks Beach and Saco River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

A Beautiful Week at a Beautiful Home in Biddeford Pool

Our week’s vacation at Sandra’s beautiful and unique multi level ocean front house could not have been better. From our initial inquiry through our departure, Sandy was a joy to deal with and even checked in on us by phone during the week to make sure all was well. Her wonderful home, with ocean views, front and back, is in an ideal location and has the perfect ambience inside and out for a comfortable Maine Beach House. The gardens and birdhouses in both the front and back of the house, the two decks and the third floor balcony place you right in the midst of the rugged natural beauty of the Maine Coast. We are tremendously grateful for our week’s visit, and hope to be able to return again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2020
I am most appreciative of your lovely review and so delighted that your experience lived up to what I wished for you.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2023
Thank you for the kind words, Bridgette We're very glad you had a good stay. And you are correct, the beach along the stretch is hard to beat. Best regards, Scott
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill M.

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

great location

Lots of character in the interior, it is a "camp". Great beach and nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Hidden gem

Our week was the relaxing vacation we needed. It’s amazing such a beautiful beach is so quiet. The house had everything you needed and more to make the week enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful house

Great house and location. Plenty of room, more than enough equipment in the house for cooking, grilling, beach or entertainment. Love all the pictures of the house and family over the years and all the stuff that the owner has collected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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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