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Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland

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Front Entry
bathtub & shower -in next pic
Living area
Front entrance with keyless entry pad
Large back yard with Corn Hole game , picnic table, grill, fire pit

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

1st floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Outside shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland

Situated on a wooded 3 acre lot for a peaceful, quiet, private coastal retreat. Nestled between ocean and river, 2 Minutes drive to 5 local pristine beaches, Biddeford Pool, Fortune'sRocks...Enjoy surfing, fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, boogie boarding, walking trails, water falls, and more. Or 15 minute walk to private sandy beach. Close to restaurants, shopping, grocery stores and UNE. Enjoy a soak in the claw foot tub in a modern relaxing setting with large separate shower.
3 Queen beds, 2 full bathrooms, large kitchen with all the amenities and xtra large island seating , dining room, and living room in a beautiful open concept.
Enjoy a fresh Maine Lobster or a relaxing BBQ in your private backyard setting surrounded by nature, while taking in all the beauty that Maine has to offer.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well suited for children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a smoke free home. No smoking on property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If using the firepit, please keep a bucket (supplied) filled with water near by this is a city rule. Also keep fire small -lots of trees
IMPORTANT Please keep the doors closed as this property is located in a wooded area and we don;t want critters wandering in.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Biddeford

Located in Biddeford, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Biddeford City Theater and First Families Kennebunkport Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Marden's Surplus and Salvage and Funtown Splashtown USA. Travelling with kids? Consider Aquaboggan Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Biddeford, ME

What's nearby

  • Freddy Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hills Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 34 min drive - 51.0 km

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 8 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jumpin' Jake's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Magnus on Water - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Josephs By The Sea - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland on 17 May 2026 start from AU$394, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Get ready for Summer! Beach, fish, surf, Kennebunkport & UNE, Portland located?

This family-friendly Biddeford holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Saco River, Freddy Beach and Hills Beach. The Pool and Fortunes Rock Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2026
Great to hear. Thank you. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ofer z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we stay at this lovely property. The location is wonderful for our needs, and the house is beautiful inside and out with many sitting areas. We love visiting Maine and the beach is 5-10 min drive from the house. Good access to kennebunkport and the small towns nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you for the review. Come back soon!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thanks very much, glad you enjoy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Lovely place

We enjoyed the stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time staying here. Home was absolutely beautiful. Host are very responsive. Equiped with everything possible needed for an easy stay. Fire pit is great. Thank you again Karen for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2026
Thank you! Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Anniversary trip

Wonderful relaxing week enjoying the coast, Acadia, and Boston.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
We are delighted that you enjoyed your vacation. Come back soon! Karen and Bill
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

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

Impressive Accommodations

We had a great time in this rental. It was well equipped and the owners were very nice. We will definitely plan to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was super easy with door code - do nothing except show up after check in time. We liked that the house is in a wooded area with a grill and fire pit. 4 minutes from Fortunes Rock Beach. House was clean, kitchen had plenty of room, and a good space for family to chill and watch tv at the end of the day. I would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2026
Thanks so much for your review. Hooe to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet cabin right off the road. It was quiet. Had a turkey visit. Close enough to the towns to go eat Lobster everyday. It felt secluded and peaceful. It has a nice outdoor area to hang out when the weather is nice. House was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Hi Valerie, thanks for taking the time to write your review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Have a great SUMMER! We hope to host you again real soon! Best, Karen and Bill
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

What a wonderful place to stay!!

We loved the place!! The fire pit in the back was wonderful!! The place is so charming!! Thanks for the wonderful memories!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Julie, Thank you so much for submitting your review. We're so happy that you had a wonderful time And we really do try hard to make our guests happy. So I'm glad that came through.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

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

Very nice!!

The whole family had a great time in this big, beautiful house surrounded by trees! The nearby beaches are also very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great Location

Property was very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. We will do this again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Craftsman

Lovely house. Had a fantastic time visiting Maine. Beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2023
hi Patricia, glad you enjoyed your time in Maine! Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy N.

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

2nd time

This was our second time staying here. We had a great time and love the property and area. We will be back again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2023
HI Jeremy and Family, so glad you have a great stay again! Love you have you all back again soon. Regards, Karen and Bill
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

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

“The Forest House” (name given by my 4 year old grandson)

This home was beautiful. Everything was high end. We had everything we needed at our fingertips. Would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

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

Great getaway for families

Perfect rental for two families, especially those with kids! Bill and Karen were very responsive and we loved having access to Hills Beach. Clean house, comfortable beds, and inviting firepit. We did visit after some heavy weeks of rain so the mosquitos were a little thick but we made it work. Highly recommend this spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
Hi Lucy, thank you for the lovely review. Glad you all enjoyed your time in Maine. Come back anytime- we will work on those mosquitos!!! Thanks again! Karen and Bill
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

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

We had a wonderful stay!

Beautiful house convenient to restaurants and beaches but felt like you were in the woods when you were at the property. We really enjoyed relaxing evenings by the fire pit and are looking forward to going back again. Karen was a great host. Supper responsive and had a bunch of awesome recommendations for us to get fresh pies and lobsters. She even left marshmallows and sticks for us to enjoy by the fire pit, snacks to bring to the beach. The house has everything you would need do cook and even has all the equipment to cook lobsters.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Great vacation home

My family of four loved our stay! The house was clean and comfortable and was the perfect place to land after a long day of beaching and exploring. Karen was easy to reach with any questions we had. One small recommendation for the avid fire pit lovers like myself. I was so happy to see firewood and the gorgeous pit, but it had rained the day before we got there and the wood was really wet. A tarp or cover would be an easy fix for that! Obviously, not a deal breaker for this charming home.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice, But a Bit Different Than Expected

While convenient to several places we wanted to visit, there were a few things that we didn’t expect. First, as a previous reviewer noted, the home is located next to a heavily used road and there is some road noise to contend with. Additionally, the University of New England’s football stadium is approximately 100 yards from the rear of the property and, if games are played while you’re there, you will definitely hear it. Another unexpected situation is that there’s a second VRBO rental on the same property. Nowhere in the listing is that made known. Lastly, the rental listing should be updated to reflect two baths, not four. There’s a full bath on the first floor and the second full bath is shared by the two bedrooms on the second floor. Don’t get me wrong, it was a nice home that included what we needed as well as some extras that made the stay comfortable. But, a little more detail would have been valued.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2022
Hi Scott, Thank you very much for taking the time to submit your review. We appreciate your feed back. There is a short period in fall where games are played at the UNE but it's not often and for some visitors it's been a plus. Unfortunately I was unable to find where the listing states 4 bathrooms. There are 2 full baths and in season, an outside shower. Just to clarify, the house, backyard, firepit, and parking are all separate from the other property situated on this 3 acre lot. Regards Karen and Bill
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Beautiful Craftsman Style House

We truly enjoyed the house and it's quirky style. The grounds and interior were lovely. We were surprised to be on a highway with some the traffic and college noise. But it wouldn't deter us from renting this charming spot again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable and convenient

We had a wonderful week at the Coastal Craftsman and would surely try to stay there again. The house was equipped with all kinds of kitchen helpers and a host of herbs/spices. The beds were very comfortable. Beaches are close by and if one comes after Labor Day, there's no need to buy a parking sticker. My day was made on Thursday when I got to watch 2 wild turkeys ambling around in the backyard woods. The hosts could not have been more accommodating. We were stumped by the large Roku tv. They were over within minutes to give us a lesson. * Bring your passwords to access your own streaming services.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MEGAN B.

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

Amazing property

The house was clean and spacious. The owners were responsive and extremely friendly. They love their property and it shows. Our family rented multiple homes throughout Biddeford for a family reunion and my aunts and uncles (who go to Maine often) were quite impressed with our home selection. The property is close to Hills Beach and was perfect for our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth f.

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

Cozy cottage

Lovely home w/easy driving access to several towns, beaches, restaurants and Portland.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2021
Hi Elizabeth, thanks for the lovely review. I appreciate you taking the time to post here. I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Maine. Karen and Bill
Verified

8/10 Good

Patti S.

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

Nice home

The home itself is nice. But we had issues with the heating/air conditioning units in the bedrooms. My husband called the owners but, they were unable to help over the phone and did not offer to come over to see what they could do. Luckily the temperatures were mild enough that we could get away with opening the bedroom windows at night. But it would have been nice if the bedrooms have ceiling fans.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Patti, sorry to hear that you had a problem with the ac units. 1st i'm hearing of this. These were used all summer and not one other complaint. There is a remote on the wall in each bedroom, off and on and then set temp. These are brand new mini-splits in perfect working condition. We would have come right over had we known of the issue. Must have been a communication error as I take pride in this house and responding promptly. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Beautiful property, very well maintained! Looking forward to going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
Thanks Melissa, love to have you back any time. So glad you guys enjoyed your vacation! Stay safe, Karen and Bill

About the host

Hosted by karen and bill fletcher 781-520-9374

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My husband and I are born and raised in New England. We have been part time residents of Maine for the last 20 years. We are true lovers of Maine- The Way Life Should be. There is so much beauty to enjoy in Maine and to live by Maine's coast is a dream for us. To find a gem so close to the pristine beaches of Biddeford is just lovely. The area is beautiful and uncrowded but close to everything. We love just sitting at the beach with a good book or just relaxing with friends, Smoking meats to enjoy with friends on the weekends, biking, boating, fishing, searching for sand dollars and sea glass, paddle boarding, local bands as well as Concerts, Plays, Restaurants and so much more! We really look forward to the day we can retire and enjoy all these things on a daily basis!!!

Why they chose this property

This property was a no brainer. We saw it and made and offer very quickly. So beautiful. We were elated when we won the bid and continue to be very happy with this property. We constantly receive many compliments on how pretty a property this is. It is set enough in the woods to be quite and secluded but drive out of the driveway and your literally on the main road to go everywhere with very little effort! It's Craftsman style is so pretty with it's large windows and views of all the surrounding trees. Back yard is lovely and gets some nice fall foliage colors back there.

What makes this property unique

Craftsman Style and large house with just 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths which makes it so roomy for 4 or 6 people to really enjoy. Relaxing environment away from hustle and bustle but still really close to everything

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