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Downsticks
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

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Saco, ME
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Parasail
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Camp Ellis Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ferry Beach State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Downsticks

Last minute Availability! Steps to the Beach! :) The perfect place for beach lovers. A nice two bedroom with queen beds. Open living and kitchen. Cute bath. All you need for a great vacation spot. Back yard with picnic table and gas grill. Right between the Atlantic Ocean and the Saco River. So close you don't need flip flops. Just throw them away right now.

French doors in the master bedroom and living room open to the front deck, with views of the Saco River. This first floor unit. TV, DVD, wi-fi. A tastefully furnished two bedroom; each with a queen size bed. You will be steps from Saco Bay's 7 miles of sandy beach, or you can walk to the pier to buy fresh lobster or go fishing. There is a kayak rental near by, fishing/ sailing charters, and a quaint general store. You can enjoy the quiet ocean life of Camp Ellis or take a short ride down the road to Old Orchard Beach and all it has to offer. Linens are included. This is a great place to relax for the week.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Saco

Located in Camp Ellis, a neighborhood in Saco, this condo is near theme parks and on a river. Harmon Historical Museum and Saco Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Old Orchard Beach Parasail and Funtown Splashtown USA. Marden's Surplus and Salvage and Aquaboggan Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Saco, ME

What's nearby

  • Old Orchard Beach Parasail - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Camp Ellis Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ferry Beach State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ferry Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 11 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elevate Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jumpin' Jake's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Asian House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria 207 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downsticks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Downsticks?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downsticks on May 31, 2026 start from $227, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downsticks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downsticks?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downsticks located?

Located in Camp Ellis, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Old Orchard Beach Parasail, Saco River, and Camp Ellis Beach. Ferry Beach State Park and Ferry Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice apartment! Comfy beds and kitchen was sufficiently equipped. We enjoyed our stay!Also, Patrick was quick to respond to my questions before and during our stay which was much appreciated. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary ann y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

tonic for my health

sorry to leave, looking forward to getting back
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Quiet, peaceful

Nice time of the year to visit Camp Ellis - Accommodation was nice, clean, no frills - Mattress was excellent - No issues w/noise / proximity to Huot’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer B.

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

Perfect Peaceful Retreat

Great spot for a getaway. Property was exactly as advertised! Great, quiet location filled with families and great neighbors. Restaurant next store is delicious! Two beaches 1 block away and close to several additional beaches and hikes. Home was clean and well stocked and the bed was comfortable. Definitely a place we would return to.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

A happy 4th!

We had a great stay! The only thing I would improve is the kitchen supplies. Need serving/mixing bowls, more cereal bowls and a few more forks and spoons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Just right!

Looking for a great stay near the Saco Bay pier and mouth-watering seafood at a great nearby restaurant? Look no further than this 2-bedroom unit on Eastern Avenue. Your host is personable and responsive. Beds are comfy and galley kitchen functional. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micci P.

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

Camp Ellis Family

We rented this cottage to spend a week in Camp Ellis! We Loved our Stay, made Friends along the way, and truely enjoyed ourselves! Everything was as described! A Two bedroom cottage.Patrick our Host was warm and very helpful! The Cottage was Clean, comfortable, and right next door to Huots!!! Our Family has been coming to Camp Ellis for years! This time was a girls trip. Fun was had by all! We cannot wait to book and visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Cute little place

Great little place,, could use more cooking utensils and mixing bowls for salad or whatever . I wanted to whip up quick batch brownies but no pans or mix bowl maybe add a 8x8’or 9x13 baking pan ? Looks different than picture as far as the chair and couch from when I first started staying here. It has become too worn and it’s not comfortable at all anymore. Maybe little freshening up with fresh paint and couple pictures would be nice. Petty stuff but just something to keep in mind . Otherwise I love the place and love sitting on the front porch. .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

John L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seconds from the beach but property needs attention

Only a few 100 ft from the beach! Surprisingly we could not hear much of the hustle and bustle being right next door to a busy restaurant. But the restaurtant dumpsters are right outside the property and very smelly. The property could use some updates and improvements, very worn inside appearance and the bare minimum is provided. No handsoap and very minimal kitchen essentials. Our biggest turn off was the inability to leave the front door open to allow for fresh air to circulate the unairconditoned apartment. The deck is shared and the neighbors were constantly smoking cigarettes, and the smoke would come right in through the front door screen. Back lawn area almost unusable with cars parked so closed to the picnic table. Great location but very little privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

florence t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Camp ellis beach stay away

When we arrived, the small space was not what we expected. It was difficult to sit 4 adults and a young child indoors and we wondered how you could possibly fit 5 adults… there are 2 queen beds, but the common area is too small to fit another adult. Also, the view of the Saco river from the front porch was replaced by a large parking lot and smelly garbages. The bungalo was very clean when we arrived, except for the very bad smell of the curtains in the front room and living room. The distance from the beach (1-2 minutes away) was good and we had lots of fun playing there. I think it’s a cute get away for 2 people ( although the area is not the most queerfriendly area), but it was not very confortable for 4 adults. We were able to use the backyard, but it was filled by the five cars parked in the yard and therefor, not very intimate or appropriate for a kid playing. Finally, there was no handsoap and not enough toilet paper as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Property has to be refresh!

The cleanliness of the apartment really left something to be desired, the photo of the outdoor terrace is not representative of realty…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dipping our toes at Camp Ellis

I thought the location was perfect. In the reviews some people menitoned having issue with the restaurant next door, Huots. Neither myself or my 81 year old Mother had an issue. They also serve excellent ice cream. The discrencies on the amenities are as such. Therre was no DVD player or DVD library and I brought DVD's with us to watch. Also there was no coin operated laundry. Maybe that could be updated. Also, there was a mattress cover on one bed but not the other. Neither here or there but wanted to mention that. Everyone in the building was awesome. Kevin is the resident who lives there year around and was a font of information for us. He was very nice as were the others visiting last week. We had an awesome time and really appreciated staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

andre c.

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

Très bien et très propre l appartement et belle plage et restaurant DE fruits mer super bon a

aucun problème avec le système vrbo et le proprio .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laura B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Very uncomfortable

First ,very hot inside, one bed was an old mattress very uncomfortable ,bed pillows were flat and old loveseat and chair were like sitting on wood. Lots of spiders, was nothing like the pic I would never go back
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

michael g.

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

Camp ellis beah

Nice location.close to the beach.stayed next to huots seafood.could get loud with all the people and traffic but got pretty quiet after 8pm.unit was clean and had all the basics.good for 2-4 people.had a good time and i would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

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

Nice time

The apartment was clean and only two blocks from a small beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

A perfect little private spot in Camp Ellis

We absolutely loved our stay here! The beach was less than a five min walk away and my boys and I loved it! We even saw a baby dolphin while we were swimming!! I would love to come back again and stay here! We just got home 2hrs ago and miss it already. What a perfect little spot!! Totally worth it! My dog even loved it and he usually hates being away from our house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Perfect Getaway!

We stayed in the 1st floor, one-bedroom unit and it was perfect for myself and my husband. The unit is very clean and tidy, beautifully decorated with ocean colors of teals, blues, and whites. Patrick (the owner) permitted us bringing our two adult cats who loved the ocean breeze as much as we did. We met Patrick the day we left and he is a terrific guy! We had no issues at all during our stay, and all of the communications we had prior to the trip were very helpful. Patrick was usually quicker to respond to our messages than I was. It was very humid the week we were there, but opening the windows and sliding door in the kitchen/living room area sufficiently cooled things down. The ocean is at the end of the street and the beach is a short 5-minute walk away, so walking the beach every day became part of our routine right away. Huot's Seafood Restaurant is a must! The seafood is excellent and the drinks are worth every penny. The Rum Runner packs a serious punch! :) The Sea Hawk Gift Shop wasn't open yet, but that is because COVID still has things opening a little later than usual. Midge Sunburn, the owner, is working to get the shop open for July, so we'll be back for a day trip in July or August. The people in the area are unbelievably friendly. Stop and chat with anyone! We will be back for a vacation again and will rent from Patrick if the dates work out. This is our new go-to vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, few issues

Second time staying at this property (different apt last year). In general, it's a great place and very central in Camp Ellis. Awesome of them to allow dogs. The owner (Patrick) is cool, though we had a few communication issues. Ran out of grill propane mid-week, shot him and text but no response. We couldn't grill the rest of the week. He offers to reimburse if visitors get the tank refilled, but we didn't want to bother with that. Left him a VM the day we departed to share a few cleaning concerns, but no response past 5 days. I ordinarily share any concerns directly with the owner (to avoid leaving a bad review). Just wanted to let him know we discovered a bowl with 3 deteriorating floating hot dogs in the microwave. Few days later was sprucing up for a visitor, and discovered that the coffee table beaded mat was stuck on with what appeared to be soda spill. Normally wouldn't irk me too much, but between COVID and the cleaning fee I thought he should know. Probably just a lax housekeeping service, needs to be spot-checked. We brought disinfectant (I manage custodial services professionally), so we took care of it. Still a great place to stay, but cleaning and communication were hiccups this year. No issues at all last year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

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

Fantastic place to stay

The owner is very easy to reach. The people in the area are very friendly and helpful. The restaurant next door is extremely good. Had a lot of fun here. Will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joanne j.

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

I need to go back!!

Patrick was extremely accommodating and the rental was just as advertised. It was very clean and contained everything we needed including cooking our own lobsters which were purchased fresh from the sea located just a 1 minute walk away. Pick your lobster and take it home to cook!! I've been home 5 days now and still can't stop wishing I was still there. Camp Ellis is my happy place! Oh and the ocean is only a few minute walk away as well as the harbor (kayak rentals etc.) and next door is a wonderful seafood restaurant with outdoor dining. Just writing this makes me want to book another week for August !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ERIC G.

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

Cute really clean. The noise from cars and Bikes all night you right on the street and next to huots

Nice and clean super small, on the street and the loudest location we have ever stayed. If you like the smell of fried food this is the place. We rented for the week and left Wednesday because you cannot sleep at night from noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Martha R.

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

Nice, friendly area. Immediate beach access.

Pros: Very convenient access to beach by the jetty; trolley can bring you to OOB for a $1 all day as well; best seafood right next door, neat, clean, comfortable first floor unit. Cons: No air conditioning but we brought several fans which helped a lot and there were two oscillating fans available. The loose slider screens were no match for our dog so may not want to rent if bringing any pets with you! No way to lock screen doors but they are only source of ventilation so we had to leave doors open at night. Right next door to Huot's Seafood (see Pros), however, this is very noisy and tons of cars driving by constantly. After 10PM, very peaceful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francine J.

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

Perfect place to unwind in a welcoming little community

Property owner was easily reached and accommodated our late arrival. The little house with the well equipped kitchen, clean bedding and premises and nautical decor was most welcome after hours on the road with two teenager and a 60 pound puppy! The beach, pier to fish, trolley stop to Old Orchard Beach (1$ per person... yay!) and the famous and delicious sea food eatery Huot’s were all within a 100 feet of our doorstep, not to mention the amazing historic Sea Hawk curio ship owned by the charming local matriarch Midge Sanborn. My kids and I will never forget our days in Camp Ellis and our little home away from home!
Verified

8/10 Good

Stan S.

Location was Perfect

Great location to the beach, the docks, a great restaurant. Very quiet setting. One complaint, only one small box fan. It was an incredibly warm week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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