House view from the oceanside, flower-filled gazebo with gas grill on right
Location: Pine Point, Portland & Casco Bay, Maine, USA (Pine Point on Grand Beach/Old Orchard Beach 12 mi S Portland)
Accommodations: Estate, 5 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Oceanfront Cottage
Features of this Oceanfront Cottage Home:
FOR PICTORIAL HOME TOUR see "MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SEABIRD COTTAGE" below rate details (in GREEN)
* Over an Acre of OCEANFRONT PROPERTY on a seven mile Sandy Beach
* 5 Bedrooms, 3 full Baths, plus Outdoor Shower with hot/cold water
* Modern Kitchen, large Pantry & Washer/Dryer
* Large Master Bedroom Suite/ full bath on main floor - also with sitting area, TV/DVD/VCR
* Four upstairs bedrooms: 3 Oceanfront, 1 Oceanview
* Beautiful large table, seats 12, on Screened Porch for additional outside dining
* Panoramic view of Ocean from Glassed-In and Open Porches with additional comfortable seating and dining
* Large adjoining Dining/Living inside with more comfortable seating with TV/DVD/VCR
* Lovely Gazebo filled with Geraniums and surrounded by Beach Roses for outdoor Grilling
Seabird Cottage has been in our family since 1896. A wooded area of maple and pine trees between the house and the street provides even more relaxation and privacy - and stunning AUTUMN FOLIAGE in the FALL. Our home features 3 wrap around PORCHES; Screened, Glassed-In and Open. It is BEAUTIFULLY decorated, but casual and very Family Friendly with a large landscaped yard for play/games and outdoor sitting.
The location in Pine Point, a quiet and quaint Maine fishing/vacation community, provides several local Shops and Restaurants within a half mile which have wonderful Fried Clams and
Lobster. The beautiful Rocky Coast of Maine is within view from the porch and the 1858 Wood Island Lighthouse shows off its beacon at night.
Portland is just 12 mi. north featuring the historic OLD PORT district with Cobblestone Streets, the Portland Museum of Art, Ferry Boats to the Casco Islands, wonderful Restaurants and Shops, Deep Sea Fishing, and Whale Watching Excursions. Short rides take you to Freeport, home of LL Bean and many famous brand outlet stores, and the lovely Seacoast towns of Ogunquit, Kennebunkport, Boothbay Harbor and Camden. The kids love nearby amusement parks, Funtown, Splashtown and the historic Old Orchard Beach Pier. There's the Scarborough Marsh Nature Center offering Canoe and Kayak rentals, Hiking and Birdwatching. There are also several beautiful Golf Courses close by.
Maine is also exceptionally beautiful in the FALL and the Foliage is gorgeous. There are many scenic drives that take you through the White Mountains and the beautiful lake regions in September and October.
Enjoy!!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed (3)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Crib : Portable crib and high chair
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Large walk-in Pantry
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- FALL FOLIAGE AND SCENIC DRIVES THROUGH WHITE MOUNTAINS, Sunbathing, Beachwalking, Wading, Canoeing, Deep Sea Fishing, Bird Watching, Whale Watching, Golfing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Apr 7 - May 25, 2012......2500/wk....500/night...3 night minimum stay
May 26 - June 22, 2012....3500/wk
June 23 - June 29, 2012....5500/wk
June 30 - Aug 31, 2012.....5900/wk
Sept 1 - Sept 7, 2012......4500/wk
Sept 8 - Sept 28,2012....3500/wk
Sept 29 - Oct 19, 2012...3000/wk...500/night....3 night minimum stay
Oct 20 - Oct 27, 2012..2500/wk...500/night......3 night minimum stay
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- House view from the oceanside, flower-filled gazebo with gas grill on right - Scarborough, Maine Oceanfront Cottage in Pine Point
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- House view looking towards ocean - Scarborough, Maine Oceanfront Cottage in Pine Point
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- Oceanside porch with steps leading to large front lawn and private beachpath - Scarborough, Maine Oceanfront Cottage in Pine Point
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- Oceanside glassed porch with relaxed seating and dining
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- Main floor Master Suite with sitting area, TV/DVD and adjoining full bath
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- Oceanfront upstairs bedroom
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- Oceanfront upstairs bedroom
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- Oceanfront upstairs bedroom
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- Spacious upstairs bedroom with ocean view
Traveler Reviews (8)
Highest possible recommendation
Guest: John D.
Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 10/18/11
My family and I have stayed at Sea Bird Cottage for a total of 3 weeks over a period of 4 years. I must say this is a favorite place of mine to vacation. I wish that I could stay there every year. The property sits right on the beach with it's own private path (about 25 yards) right out the back yard to the beach. I grew up neighboring Portland and consider the Pine Point & Old Orchard Beaches to be the best of the beaches found in Maine and much nicer than those in neighboring New England areas such as the Cape. The cottage is very close several restaurants which offer a wide variety of cuisine or you may choose to take a short 20 minute drive to Portland if you prefer a wider array of dining and shopping choices. The Old Orchard Beach Amusement Park is just down the street. It's close enough to walk (about 1.5 miles) but far enough away so that your area of the beach remains clear of the crush of the amusement park crowd. The fact that the cottage is in a residential area also impedes a crowd from forming on your end of the beach due to the lack of public parking nearby. Besides the supreme location of this property, there are several aspects of it that I really enjoyed. I really liked having a spacious mowed lawn in the backyard for my kids to play on when they were not at the beach. This is rare for a property that sits right on the beach. We were able to throw the football, baseball, frisbee and we even flew some kites there. Although the home is dated, I loved the fact that the owners have done an excellent job in updating it by purchasing new appliances, a gas grill and adding WiFi as well as some other subtle touches. Another one of my favorite aspects of Sea Bird is the wrap-around porch. It's goes around 3/4 of the home and is divided into distinct segments. 1/3 of the porch is screened in with a huge picnic table and benches as well as additional seating for lounging. 1/3 is enclosed with windows and sliding glass doors that serves as a large heated space if needed or you could open up any number of windows to let in fresh air. 1/3 is an open porch. If you spend any time here, you too will come to realize that the owners really care for the property on a personal level that far exceeds it's value to them as strictly an asset. We were extremely comfortable during each of our stays at this wonderful property and I'm happy to offer my highest recommendation to any potential client considering a vacation in southern Maine.
Recommended for:
Sea Bird Cottage
Guest: June E.
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 08/29/11
Over the last 3 years, Sea Bird Cottage has become an annual meeting place for our family. We look forward to returning next year. The house is very comfortable and well equipped. If we have a large group for lunch, the screened porch is ideal. Otherwise, you will find us on the sun porch or taking long walks on the beach. It's the ideal place to relax and enjoy the company of our family and friends. J & K New York City
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Spectacular Home Away From Home
Guest: Robyn
(So. Burlington, Vermont)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11
Review Submitted: 04/30/11
The feeling you get when you walk into Seabird Cottage is just like being “home”. It is so welcoming and comfortable and pretty much everything you need is provided – even board games, dvd’s, books to read. The beds are very comfortable, the sunporch and the outside porches are the perfect place to gather. We had 10 people in our party but we never felt crowded because there is so much room in this cottage to spread out. I know it is called a “cottage” but it is not like any other cottage I have experienced. It is a spectacular home away from home with an ocean view and miles of beach to walk and enjoy. The reason we chose Pine Point for our family reunion is because our parents had honeymooned there in 1949. My sisters and I decided to celebrate our parents lives by getting together in the town where Mom & Dad started their married life together. I googled “cottage rental in Pine Pt. Me” and this glorious home appeared on my screen. I couldn’t believe how perfect it seemed. I e-mailed the owner, Karen and she responded quickly and pretty soon we had our reservation set. I actually got to speak with Karen a couple of times and she was wonderful. June, the Realtor, was very nice and helpful too. Everything about our stay was perfect and we can’t wait to do it again in the near future. P.S. We decided to try and find the tiny cottage where Mom & Dad stayed in 1949. We knew it was a long shot but lo and behold we found it in perfect condition within walking distance of Seabird Cottage!! That was the perfect ending to our perfect stay.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Seabird Cottage
Guest: Charles and Lynda Webb
(Statesboro, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/21/10
Review Submitted: 10/11/10
We recently traveled to Maine for a fall vacation, and stayed in this lovely home for two weeks. Although it was difficult to drag ourselves away from the sun porch with its relaxing ocean view, we found the cottage to be a perfect launching point for various day trips to nearby sites such as Kennebunkport, Kittery, Freeport, Prouts Neck, and York. The Ogunquit Playhouse is a short distance away, and we attended an exciting production of Chicago. Bar Harbor is a scenic three hour drive away, and well worth the time. The cottage itself is meticulously clean, adorably decorated, and extremely comfortable. It has the character that one finds only in an older home and the modern conveniences that we have come to expect. The owners have generously stocked it to meet every imaginable need. It is clear that this is a home in which a real family has lived and made memories, with the result being that we felt much more like guests than renters. After taking an overnight trip to Moosehead Lake, we commented on returning to the cottage that it felt good to be "home." We hope to make many return trips to Maine and this perfect vacation spot.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Classic Oceanfront Beach House
Guest: djholt
(Middleboro Ma.)
Date of Stay: 04/28/10
Review Submitted: 07/22/10
Our journey for a vacation home in Maine began with our son's upcoming April wedding. We began planning the special event by working towards finding a comfortable beach house that would accomodate our family and our extended family. Another factor we had to consider was the location of our destination. The home that we were looking for had to be close to the hall that our son's wedding reception would be. We were so fortunate to find this wonderful home on line as well as dealing with professional and caring people from Bayside Rentals. June accomodated our needs and met any requests we had asked for. She made our stay so much more enjoyable. The home itself was beyond our expectations. The bedrooms were clean, comfortable, and a good size. The kitchen was clean, well equipped and made it possible to host a day after wedding brunch for the wedding party and guests. The porches were spectacular and provided each guest with a warm and welcome feeling. There were plenty of places to sit, relax, socialize and enjoy the beautiful view of the beach. The outdoor cooking was perfect for bbq and entertaining. The yard was large, well maintained and was perfect for wedding pictures as well as for the children to play on. An extra bonus was that this enchanting home was right across the street from the reception hall. We would highly recommend this home for anyone visiting Maine. We are looking forward to renting this home again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
This House is AMAZING!
Guest: Aggie Sarah
(College Station, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/01/09
Review Submitted: 09/28/09
I loved my vacation to Maine this past summer and staying in this home made it a trip to remember forever! I LOVED getting to sit on the porch each morning to drink coffee and look out at the water. The rooms are charming and the home is large enough for many people to sleep and live comfortably. Everything you could possibly need is at your fingertips... The town is charming and cozy and even though we were there in June, nothing was crowded. It was lovely to just walk along the beach or sit at the house talking, watching a movie or playing games. I would go back in a heartbeat! If you are vacationing in this area you should rent this home and stay for a while! You won't regret it!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A lovely, relaxing vacation
Guest: Shalynn
(Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/04/09
Review Submitted: 09/24/09
I loved my stay at this enchanting home on the beach in June of this year. The home has everything you need for a wonderful vacation - plenty of bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, lots of sitting rooms looking toward the beach, porches, beach chairs, and a private and short walk to the beautiful, clean beach. All the rooms are well appointed as well as comfortable. A large group could gather here yet have plenty of space for relaxing or reading alone. Additionally, there are large tables both inside and on the porch for games or eating. I highly recommend this home for anyone visiting Maine. An additional bonus is the nearby Portland airport, if you're flying from out of town/state. You can also take short drives to other nearby and fun towns for shopping or dining. I can't wait to go back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
My favorite place
Guest: AustinMainiac
(Austin, TX )
Date of Stay: 08/03/09
Review Submitted: 09/24/09
My family has been coming to this house for years, and it's my favorite place to vacation. The house is very quaint and comfortable - everything a beach house should be. The indoor and outdoor porches all around the house are great places to sit & read, drink your coffee (or wine) and look out over the ocean. The porches also give you a lot of room to spread out, which is especially nice if you have a big group (like my family). It's so nice having the beach right there - 30 seconds down a sandy path. The beach is always beautiful and clean. The area is mostly beach homes, as opposed to condos & motels, so it's not packed with tourists like it sometimes is at the far end of the beach (3 miles away). It's a great place to take long walks on the beach I would definitely recommend this house for your next vacation. It is beautiful & relaxing. This house is so picturesque it should be in a magazine. Our vacations in Pine Point, ME, have been wonderful.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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