Vacation Rentals by Owner

Best place in Saco

Guest: Tracey K.
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 01/18/12

We love the Blue Pearl and will stay in no other cottage on Camp Ellis Beach. The Pearl has everything you need to relax and enjoy a Maine vacation. We were very pleased with the addition of the fireplace in the living room as it added an extra cozy feeling.,,nothing like a warm fire while staring out at the sea! The Pearl is located in an ideal location, you feel as though you are in your own little piece of heaven but yet you so just 10 to 20 minutes away from everything you could possibly need. We have stayed at the Pearl often and it is always clean, well maintained and comfortable. Love the window seat to relax and drink coffee or cocoa after a day of collecting sea treasures on the beach. We go in October and even if the weather isn't so great there is always something to do. Wormwoods restuarant provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for a sit down dinner or if you are into the fast food, there are several ff restuarants about 10 minutes away. The owner is a doll, easy to communicate with, and prompt with answers! She goes out of her way to make your stay extra special. We got married on Camp Ellis Beach in 2009 and the owner helped us celebrate by providing a lovely bottle of Champaign. Thank you for sharing the Blue Pearl!!! The only problem is rental weeks fill up fast so you have to get your request in well in advance! To those who will be staying at the Blue Pearl, slow down, relax and breathe in the clean ocean breeze,enjoy the comfortable cottage, and sample a little bit of your own "heaven" while staying at the Blue Pearl!

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Winter Beach

Guest: Jude (Milford NH)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 02/23/11

The cottage was neat and tidy. The view was awesome everyday. Beds were comfy too. Looking forward to the next time! Thanks! The Porters

Owner response:Thank you , Look forward to having you back soon sharon

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

July rental

Guest: Dawnren (western massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

Perfect!!! Couldn't have asked for a better place. Quiet beach but not far from area attractions. Will definately go back. Everything you could need was there.

Owner response:Thank you for Staying at the Blue Pearl / Clamshell Cottage Come back and Vist on your next vacation, Will leave the light on for ya Ha Ha Ha

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Perfect...Totally 'Maine'!!

Guest: Brenda from Florida (North Port, Florida, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/14/09 Review Submitted: 12/01/09

The cottage is better than described! Very clean and comfortable. Plenty of room for myself, husband, and 3 kids for 2 whole weeks. The view is beyond description! We watched the waves splash over the rocks and onto the road from the window...so exciting! Beautiful neighborhood to walk and see the lobster boats! The Blue Pearl is well equipped, warm and cozy. The owner is professional and friendly. Thank you, thank you!! We'll be back next year!

Owner response:Thank you so much for the great review, I am so glad you had a great time, You are welcome back anytime :) sharon

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Ann Holmes1 (Billerica,MA)
Date of Stay: 10/23/09 Review Submitted: 10/23/09

My sister and I stayed at the Blue Pearl for one week in August '09 ,we parked our car when we got there and didn't move it until the sad morning when we had to leave. We have made reservations for two weeks this coming August.I think this speaks for itself.

Owner response:Thanks Ann for the wonderful comments, We are looking forward to staying at the blue pearl next summer Sharon

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Blue Pearl Cottage

Guest: DB313 (Central Maine)
Date of Stay: 05/23/09 Review Submitted: 06/07/09

I can't tell everyone how much I enjoyed my stay at the Blue Pearl Cottage. I was fortunate enough to meet Sharon upon my arrival. She clearly cares about her clients comfort and pays close attention to detail. The second I walked in I told Sharon I would be booking for next year! I was immediately taken in by it's charm, coziness, beautiful views and the wonderful location to whale watches, deep sea fishing, and of course shopping. During my stay I was privileged to meet the people at the Clam Shell and other wonderful people along the way. I will be returning again and again. I have found my haven to decompress, rest, and enjoy the coast. The only other advice I can offer to future visitors, is the cottage it not handicapped friendly, as far as entering and exiting. You do have to go up rather steep stairs to get in, so persons with disabilities that have limited mobility and/or unable to navigate stairs would find the Blue Pearl Difficult. That having been said, thoruoly enjoyed the Blue Pearl and thing you will as well. Thank you Sharon!!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

silence & solitude

Guest: silence & solitude (Portland ME)
Date of Stay: 09/27/08 Review Submitted: 02/23/09

I have been to the Blue Pearl for several visits. I will be going again in 9 days(March 2009), but who's counting?? It is pure delight. You step into a small home, immaculately maintained, that exudes warmth, comfort & welcoming. The weights of the life you left will float away. In my professional life, I listen/talk with people all day. I love being on vacation on the "off season" as there is ample "silence & solitude" that I seek. The ocean with it's never ending ebb & flow and sacred, soothing sound can be heard 24 hours a day, especially when one is alone. It really is only 30" away, much closer in winter storms!!!! The house is well stocked with all those little things you forget to bring. Sharon, the owner is a gracious host is always a phone call away to meet your every need. If you were not just a silence seeker, there is a world of coastal Maine at your door. There is an long established restaurant a block away that stays open all year. A 10-30 minute drive up the coast provides many, many restaurants and shopping from discount outlets to high end boutiques. And then, just the singular beauty of the Maine coast is spread before you. Not common, but I have seen wind surfers & kayakers braving the elements to be on the water, even in the winter. I would, and do highly recommend the Blue Pearl to everyone.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Relaxing time by the Sea

Guest: Donna52 (Troy, NY)
Date of Stay: 09/06/08 Review Submitted: 09/29/08

I just spent a week at the Blue Pearl. What a geat time we had. We found the cottage to be very clean and the decorating is adorable. The view and the sound of breaking waves however is the selling point for me. From my bed I watched sunrise every morning and could listen to the lull of the waves at night. I had two small dogs with me and they enjoyed great walks in the area and we found Ken's Seafood in Scarborough to be the best seafood around. I'm sure there is more to find, we're bookling for next year to continue to explore the area.

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Love Saco - August 2008

Guest: Kelley & John (Vernon, CT USA)
Date of Stay: 08/09/08 Review Submitted: 08/22/08

We loved, loved, loved your cottage! The description and pictures were perfect. Our weather could have been a little better (one day it was 63 degrees....in August) but we still had a great time despite Mother Nature bringing more clouds than we prefer. The local restaurants are great (especially Huot's - although it gets very, very busy so don't go too hungry because chances are you will have to wait for a table. An alternative (something we did twice) is ordering take-out and sitting on the beach - ahhhhh - a perfect evening. We brought our 2 dogs who absolutely loved the long walks on the beach too. We also went to Funtown/Splashtown which is a great amusement park. We will definitely go again and we've already recommended it to friends and family.

Owner response:Thank you so much for the great review, We would love to have you come back to stay

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Family Beach Vacation

Guest: Family of 5 and a dog! (Tyngsboro, MA )
Date of Stay: 07/19/08 Review Submitted: 07/29/08

My family had a great vacation even with a week of cloudy skys and lots of heavy showers! This cottage offered great, new accomodations for our family of 5 and also had plenty of floor space for our dog to stretch out and for her crate - there is even an ocean view from the "master" bedroom. The ocean is the kids playground as there is no yard at all. However, the area offered "walk to" resturants and a country store, as well as a short walk to the jetty and lots of crabbing and boggie boarding. We also chartered a fishing boat and took the boys on a fishing/lobstering tour off the coast; Captain Todd was awesome and we learned a lot! And don't forget the short drive to the Old Orchard Beach Amusement Park for rides, fried dough and cotton candy... A great vacation for the whole family!

Owner response:Thank you so much for the Great Review Unfortunatly I gave you the wrong link, I gave you the Blue Pearl link not the Clamshell link. So this review is for the Clamshell Cottage located behind the Blue Pearl. Sharon

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Get away from it all

Guest: East Coast Fan (Somis, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/21/08 Review Submitted: 07/11/08

Had a Wonderful time. Weather was nice, Location was Perfect! Great places to eat with in walking distance. Neighbors were nice, felt safe at all times. A Great place to reconnect! My teenagers did not want to leave! Kayaking was a 1st for all of us & I highly recommend the neighbor who takes you up the river! What a Blast! Kitchen was well stocked, a major grocery was only 10 minutes away. Loved our day trips to Portland & Freeport. But the mornings were best with coffee looking out at the Beautiful Atlantic from the Picture window. Very Charming Town!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Guest: GUEST BOOK
Date of Stay: 03/27/06 Review Submitted: 03/26/06

COMMENTS LEFT IN OUR GUEST BOOK AT OUR COTTAGE, 20046/04 House is very cool and wonderfully decorated. looking forward to hammerring some stripers, maybe off the front porch. Cant wait untill next year already Mike 7/04 Place was great to saty in during the rainy days. Nautical theme is cherry. Rhonda 7/26/04 We had a wonderful time!!  The kids enjoyed having our dog with us and playing with her at the beach.  We hope to do this next year Sacco 8/7/04 The house is very well decorated. The view is georgous. We had a beautiful vacation. Canada 8/14/04 What a lovely little cottage. So quaint and keeping with the area.  We enjoyed the uncrowed beach area.  Took in all the local attrations along with all the shopping both north and south.  We met quite a few locals at the beach.  Thank you for sharing your darling home. Thortons 8/21/04 We had a great week here!  We love the cottage particularly the window seat looking out to the sea where we would watch the sunrise.  The beach is wonderful so close and uncrowed.  The area has provided almost everything we needed wihtin walking distance. Looking forward to next year.   Penny, marshall, emma, shirley 8/28/04 What a great vaction.  every amenity.  Really wonderful location.  Son caught a 26 inch striper up the road YUMMY Carl , Maureen 9/14/04 Hi! We are having a relaxing week...  Beautiful weather! Nice change from the hustle and bustle of Baltimore, these transplants from s.portland miss home.  So its great to be back!  the cottage is so comfy... right up our alley!  Hope to be back next fall... Thanks  Cruice and Ray 9/18/04 We couldnt of asked for better weather or a more perfect place to stay.  This cottage has a view that evokes a sence of peacefullness that add that special touch  to a vacation.  These memories will take us through the winter and beyond.  Mick, Marianne, rex and bloo 10/16 to23/04 Perfect! whoever planned this little get away did a wonderfull job!  Charming , cozy, dilightfully decorted.  Always finding new little surprises tucked here and there.  The view is the best in the neighborhood.  Cant get any reading dont too busy watching the ever changing view! Ralph and jody 12/24/04 What a terific way to spend christmas! The view is wonderful and the house is very cozy We all had a wonderful time. NH gang 12/24/04 to 1/1/05 A great time had by all!  We fished on the be

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Guest: GUEST BOOK
Date of Stay: 03/27/06 Review Submitted: 03/26/06

GUEST BOOK COMMENTS 2005We started our day with Lobster from  the  fish'n'optician,  Smittys theather located on Rt 1 had Dinner and a Movie all in one.  Went to OOB, Fished on Docks caught fish, did the shopping thing.  All this was done with heavy pouring rain, The weather just cant stop us , Be back soon ! Bill, Denise, Gabriella, Jacqueline and dogs 10/16/05 Thank You Sharon and Frank for sharing this amazing and comfortable place.  Althought the weather was gray and sometimes rainy, we enjoyed spending time here in your wonderful home.  The beach here is perfect for collecting treasures- we spent lot of time combing the beach at low tide.  Having the window seat is especially wonderful.  Mom and I spent hours sitting there   drinking coffee and watching it rain.  We loved watching the rise and fall of the ocean, having the waves crash against the rocks while being toasty warm inside!!  WE cant wait to come back!  Thank you for helping make this vacation a great one.  Tracy and Family

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Guest: GUEST BOOK
Date of Stay: 03/27/06 Review Submitted: 03/26/06

GUEST BOOK COMMENTS 20059/17 /05 What a charming cottage & surrounding! Weather and beach were terrific.  the sounds at nigth and the sights throughtiout the day!!  The cottage has its own personality and charm...... was a pleasure to be here! Rita Richer 9/23/05 The weather was just perfect.  WE had a wonderful time.  The cottage was just like being home, Very restful. Sue and Tom Buckley  PS Sam (dog) had a great time! 10/05 3 sister with our mother. Here for R&R  mom recovering from open heart surgery 10 days postopp.  It was  the most spectalur sunrise our first morning and we all ran down to the beach in our PJ'S like kids on xmas morn.  There hasn't been a day that we didnt find Sanddollars right in front of the cottage and many other treasures. This cottage was just what the doctor ordered. We celebrated Thanksgiving and xmas complete with a turkey dinner and xmas tree in October!!!  We stuffed ourselves with seafood and drove inland for leaf peeping.  The weather has been great and warm for the time of yeaer!! We loved our stay the cottge was so Charming with lots of treasures to enjoy Delilil, Bonnie, Kay, Betty

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Guest: GUEST BOOK
Date of Stay: 03/27/06 Review Submitted: 03/26/06

OUR GUEST BOOK COMMENTS 20057/15/05 I just love this spot.  The cottge is in a great location.  We met the neighbors across the street, great people.  The beach across the street is really neat. I thought it was very private and quiet.  So nice to spend all day on the beach, we had the best weather this week! Took trip to funtown/splashtown my 6 year old had a blast.  I really dont want to leave.  I just love this area , we had a great time and really appreciate that we were able to bring our dog he enjoyed the beach too! Diane, pat, conor, amy McLaughlin july 21,2005 This is my first time in Saco Miane and it is very nice, the cottage is full of room and cozy.  Went to the beach the waves were spectactular yesterday boogie boarding is lots of fun.  It is really peaceful to hear the ocean waves while your eating dinner.   Walking on the jetty is fun. Thank you so much for the incredible time I definatley love the location.   Heuschkel 7/30/05 We had another wonderful Week!! My son caught  a lobster with his pail and shovel at the rocks.  Went to the drive-in, some shops.  Rented Kyaks down the street, It was so pretty.   We did a whole lot of fishing.  I caught the most :) I hate to leave but we will be back next year!!!! The Sacco's  "Massachusetts" 7/6/05 Dear Sharon We had a wonderfull time once again, the temperature was marvelous!! Its always a real joy to come back, we feel like we are back home. We already looking forward to seeing you next year, We'll give you a call!! Larochelle et Drolet family Quebec 9/05 Yee Haw!!! Not alot of fish, not alot of waves but there's the best lobsters ever.  Thank you all, thats it, thats all Poeple from quebec 9/20/05 WE'RE BACK!!!!!   We had a wonderul and sunny week in Camp Ellis.  We went to see the Elk Farm, len libby choclate store, yellowfin restaurnat, and of course the beach!  We hd a great time see ya next year.  Sincerely. Penny, Marsh, Emma Shirley, Kate, and pam sept 8, 2005 We love this spot, The weather was great and we had a wonderful time, was very hard to leave.  We hope to be here again next year.  Your place is very cute. The Conroys

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Guest: GUEST BOOK
Date of Stay: 03/27/06 Review Submitted: 03/26/06

COMMENTS LEFT IN OUR GUEST BOOK AT OUR COTTAGE, 2005March 2005 Bonjour,  Your friendly neighbors from up north: France, Ann and Bruno say hello to all readers.  Sunny weather in the U.S.A  in the perfect place... We have been to maine before but this was special.  May all the people who pass by be happy forever. 2/20/05 Dear Sharon and Frank Thank you so very much for the use of your wonderful cottage.  It is as charming as can be.  I dont know if you can find a spot for the ship painting we left you. But I thougth it would fit with the nautical theme.  Thanks you again  Dave and Cindy 6/4/05 Great weather. Great fun, Great location!  We really enjoyed or stay and are sad to see it come to an end.  This is our last vacation as newlyweds. Baby on the way. Hope to share the charm of maine with our children next year.   John paul, brook Mazzarella May 05 Wow!  2 NorEasters, lots of rain, cozy place. Just like home.  Lots to see and do.  Murrel and Donna Myers Memorial weekend 2005 A fantastic start of summer!  All the conveniences of home.  restaurants within walking distance, cozy windowseat for reading and relaxing.  And the Sanddollars and seaglass are treasures to keep Gary Doreen Kayla NH 6/05 WHERE BACK!  Another great trip and cant wait  to return, We all had a blast and wish we could stay longer,  over and out for now, see y'all next year Michael, Terry, Rose 7/1/05 This is our 2nd year staying here.  It was a great vacation again.  Went to aquabargen theme park I got wet!   We will be back   Sacco's 7/9/05 Cant wait to come back.  Wish the weather was better.  Great place  Very cute.  Lots and lots of sanddollars on the beach across the street.  I never found one before in my life, until now.  Kids loved our stay Thanks for the memories Keith, Melissa, Jake, Savannah, Ryan Gianna Mattet

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Guest: SHARON
Date of Stay: 05/16/05 Review Submitted: 05/15/05

HELLO THANK YOU FOR VIEWING OUR GUEST BOOK. MY NAME IS SHARON THE OWNER OF THIS COZY COTTAGE BY THE SEA. WE HAVE HAD MANY WONDERFUL RENTERS SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK AT OUR COTTAGE AND DECIDED TO ADD A GUEST BOOK TO THIS RENTAL SITE. IF YOU ARE A FORMER RENTER FEEL FREE TO SEND YOUR COMMENTS IF YOU ARE RENTING WITH US THIS YEAR AND WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SOME COMMENTS FEEL FREE TO CHECK BACK WHEN YOU LEAVE WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR FEED BACK SO WE CAN MAKE EVERYONES VACATION MORE RELAXING AND ENJOYABLE SOME NEW ITEMS WE ADDED THIS YEAR ARE A LARGER SLIDER WINDOW TO VIEW THE OCEAN AND A LARGER WINDOW SEAT THAT FACES THE OCEAN THE LARGER PILLOWS MAKE IT SO COMFORTABLE WHILE YOUR DRINKING COFFEE , READING A BOOK OR JUST TAKING IN THE VIEWS OF THE OCEAN AND SUNRISE. LIGHT SWITCH IN KITCHEN AND BATH HAS BEEN MOVED TO A MORE CONVIENT PLACE (FORMER RENTERS WILL KNOW WHAT I MEAN LOL) WE HAVE FINISHED DECORATING THE COTTAGE IN A NAUTICAL THEME. THANKS TO ALL OUR FORMER GUEST WHO HAVE LEFT US MANY NAUTICAL TRINKETS FOR OUR COTTAGE. THE MICROWAVE HAS BEEN MOVED OVER THE STOVE FOR CONVIENCE AND MORE ROOM IN PANTRY AREA. MASTERBED HAS BEEN RAISED FOR STORAGE UNDERBED AND WE NOW HAVE A CEDER CLOSET. GIVE ME A CALL OR EMAIL US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RENTING OUR COTTAGE BY THE SEA. WE ARE BOOKING FOR THE FALL NOW THANKS FOR VIEWING OUR GUEST BOOK

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