Beachside Family Getaway! 3 Doors From Beach Access. Fantastic!!!!

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10144 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Biddeford, ME

Hills Beach
4 min walk
Hattie's Restaurant
7 min drive
Saco Transportation Center
10 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
28 min drive

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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.

Welcome to Sea Escape! Wonderfully decorated and renovated. Third house from the beach. Very spacious. It's never looked this good! New refinished wood flooring throughout in 2014. New windows in 2015. Resided the whole exterior in 2016. New floors, completely painted inside and out and updated bathrooms in 2019.

We have another rental for a multifamily getaway. See it here: vrbo #395829

CHECK OUT THE REVIEWS....

You will love this newly renovated cottage, 'Sea Escape'. It is so close to the ocean, the beach will feel like it's in your front yard. The beach is only stone's throw from the front door. Once on the beach you will find a majestic, panoramic view of 9 islands (one with a lighthouse), Saco River inlet with a jetty to climb on and fish from, etc. If you have a boat, bring it!

An outside shower is fun to use or just rinse the kids off...

Hill's Beach is very quiet and just far enough to get away from all the tourist beaches. For the most part, the only people who frequent this area of beach are those who live on the street, approximately 10 houses. So the large, sandy beach is almost all yours!

If you have kids (like our family), you will enjoy the peace of mind being on a side street with very little traffic and the large yard for the kids to run and play while they wait for the short walk to the beach.

It looks small from the outside, but it is over 1500 sq. feet. Completely furnished and renovated with washer/dryer. It is an all season 4 bedroom home, air conditioning and wood floors, fully applianced kitchen.

Note: Linens are not provided. Signed rental agreement must be submitted after booking.

Thanks! Hope you get to enjoy Maine this summer!
Jonathan and Carrie

Keywords: house, cottage, by the sea, vacation home, beach acess

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Hills Beach. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Just a 4-minute walk from Hills Beach and 4 minutes on foot from Freddy Beach

Beachside Family Getaway! 3 Doors From Beach Access. Fantastic!!!! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jonathan and Carrie Cronkhite: Owners

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Sofa bed

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Outdoor shower
Shower

Living spaces

Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Near the sea

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Golfing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Whale watching 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1,550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only. $150/dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 and a deadlock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beachside Family Getaway 3 Doors Beach Access. Fantastic House

Beachside Family Getaway 3 Doors Beach Access. Fantastic

Beachside Family Getaway 3 Doors Beach Access. Fantastic House

Beachside Family Getaway 3 Doors Beach Access. Fantastic

Beachside Family Getaway! 3 Doors From Beach Access. Fantastic!!!! Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

markdaniel c.

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

I DONT WANT TO GIVE IT A GOOD REVIEW BECAUSE MORE WILL COME!

Such an amazing vacation! Quiet, relaxing, perfect for the family and a safe swim place for young kids! Fishing, paddle boarding, close to tourist locations if you want but also away from all the hustle and bustle. Really don’t want to give it a perfect review because we will always want to come back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Perfect location, well equipped. Lovely stay!! Our second time at this property and hopefully not our last!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L., Ogunquit, Maine

14 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place & So Much To Do!!!

What an absolutely amazing vacation!! There were 10 of us for a family reunion and had the best time making new memories. Everything from the planning, communication, booking, coordination, accommodations, amenities, location, property, neighbors, and the BEACH were nothing short of spectacular. We had everything we needed and there was plenty of room for everyone and a variety of things to do from beach time, games, spaces for afternoon naps, plenty of places to walk and jog. We will definitely be back!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., Mansfield USA

17 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Ave Beauty

Perfect home in a perfect location. So neat and clean. Looking forward to going back someday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette V.

22 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house and perfect location.

This is our second year to vacation in this house. It felt like arriving home when we got there. Such a comfortable and spacious house. We loved being so close to the ocean and being able to walk the beach anytime we felt like it. Also, since it is a semi-private beach, we were often alone there. What a wonderful piece of heaven on earth.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

28 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

it was perfect. The house was exactly what we were looking for and the location couldn't be beat!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

veronica f.

29 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2021

This was a great place to stay. Our family had a great time on the beach! This is also a pet friendly home. Our dog loved it as much as we did! The beach us also dog friendly in the mornings and evenings. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvette V.

20 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for a family vacation

This was the perfect location for a family vacation. The house is located on a very quiet dead-end street and the neighbors we met were very friendly. The house itself was very clean and more spacious than we had expected. We had great weather the week we stayed making it possible to have most of our meals at the table in the back yard. We especially liked being only a few steps from the beach making it possible to go there anytime we felt like it and to enjoy awesome sunrises and sunsets. We are looking forward to spening another vacation here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne & Sean D., East Burke Vermont

5 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Hills Beach Haven is Heaven

Hills Beach is our new favorite beach location. The house is so close to the beach that we truly felt like we were staying right on the ocean! The house itself is a great size, and our large group never felt as if we didn’t have our own space. We can not wait to return to the house and to Hills Beach. We recommend taking a walk through the quaint town in the am before spending the day at the beach!

10/10 Excellent

Rose K.

18 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Family and Friends Beach Vacation

Sea Escape turned out to be a pleasant surprise. It is located on a nice quiet road. The inside of the house is so much roomier then it looks and is quite comfortable, very clean and all we could have hoped for. We all loved to sit in the front porch in the morning. We have been vacationing at Hills Beach for over 25 years and were happy to find Sea Escape since our families are growing and it met all our needs. It is a very short walk to the beautiful and quiet beach. I can not say enough about Jonathan and Carrie who were always available to answer any question we had. We’ve already booked for next year. Thanks for a great worry free place for us to vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

julie b.

18 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome vacation spot!

We loved staying at Sea Escape! The location is amazing and a very short walk to the beach. It's also very close to the channel / harbor - and we brought our own paddle boards and had so much fun here. The low tides were a lot of fun for the kids. The beach is not busy at all. The house was the perfect size for us and we really enjoyed the porches in the front and back of the house. We'd love to come back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L., Atlantic Beach

9 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the property and all the neighbors were super sweet. Beach was great!

Great

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

28 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Beach Vacation

Our family of 6 (plus our dog) stayed here in August 2019. The house was perfect for our family's needs, and everything that a beach house should be! It was very comfortable and everyone had plenty of space. Location is great - nice quiet neighborhood and no busy roads to cross to get to the beach. The beach itself is beautiful, nicely kept and not too crowded. The water is clean, clear and the waves are very gentle thanks to the jetty, so we didn't have to worry about any kids getting knocked over. Dogs are allowed on the beach before 8 or 9am and after 5pm, which ours really enjoyed (it was his first time on a beach), and the backyard was a great spot for him to roam around on his lead without disturbing anybody. We also enjoyed the backyard ourselves, the evenings were perfect fire pit weather :) Overall, we would be very happy to stay here again. My one suggestion is to bring dish towels - there weren't any at the house so we ended up buying some because I hated to use up so many paper towels drying off dishes.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S., Ludlow, MA

14 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation!

We had a wonderful vacation! Home was super clean and comfortable with way more than enough enough space for 2 adults, 3 teens and an 11 year old. The beach was just steps away, convenience store within walking distance. Being able to bring our old dog meant a lot to us too as she won’t be around much longer. We had a great vacation and hope to be back in the future! Thank you for renting your beautiful beach home to us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth V.

9 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in great location!

This house was perfect for me and my family with small kids. The beach is close, beautiful and quiet. The house is a good layout with plenty of room for a family and a great yard to play in.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

26 Aug 2018

Sea Escape 2018

Great location and close to the beach. Nice quiet neighborhood. It was great that we could bring our pet Indiana. The Sea Escape had everything we needed. Plenty of room to spread out. Hope to be back next year. Thank you Jonathan and Carrie. The DeAngelis Family

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R., Northern Cambria, PA

10 Jul 2018

Nice, Comfortable house so close to the beach!

The house is much roomier on the inside than it looks from the outside. My family was quite comfortable. The beach was such a close walk and perfect for our young children. Older children might be bored if they are looking for big waves. The neighbor hood was peaceful and the neighbors were all friendly and welcoming. Jonathan and Carrie always responded quickly to all my questions and were so easy to work with. No surprises as everything was exactly how it was described!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

1 Jul 2018

Wonderful!

Short drive to old Orchard Beach. The house is plent big enough for 8+ people. Large yard, and steps from the ocean. Everyone was pleased with the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Chris L.

23 Aug 2017

Great location, practically private beach.

The house is in a great location. It's a quiet beach neighborhood, but only 15-20 minutes away from Old Orchard and lots of other activities with little traffic on the way. And of course it's literally a 1 minute walk to the beach. The beach is great for young kids who want to collect shells (at low tide you can walk hundreds of feet out) and make castles. Also great if you want to just hang out and relax as most days there was hardly anyone around. But if you have older kids who want to boogie board they'll be disappointed as there are no real waves; the beach is protected by a breakwater. We had two adults, three kids and a dog and there was plenty of room for all, we never felt cramped. The backyard was ready to go for a campfire with plenty of wood stacked. The interior is dated and a bit worn but clean. The kitchen was well stocked. If I had any complaints it would be the hard bed in the master bedroom, which left both my wife and I waking up sore. It would also be nice to have a larger propane grill to BBQ on instead of the small charcoal grill that is in the back. Overall the location makes up for any of these minor nitpicks.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Manish G.

7 Jun 2017

Spent 5 wonderful days

Excellent location and clean property. Highly recommend it. Only feedback is that the mattresses are too soft. Easy fix is to have a couple of low profile airbeds available.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Anne-Catherine B.

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

We loved this house a lot. It really is bigger than the pictures show. The beds are comfortable. The sea is very close. The low tide allows magnificent long walks to the island. The neighborhood is quiet. communication with John was really easy. We loved everything. Thanks again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023