Steps From Willard Beach

booked this house w/out watching details, very small property but good photos, looks like plenty of space, 1 step x2 steps place is booked as .5 bedroom

We stayed in the house with 4 adults and two children under the age of 6. Queen sized beds would've made sleeping a bit more comfy for the adults, but the boys enjoyed trading off the cute twin bed in the nook at the top of the stairs. Although the pull-out couch is listed as a sleeping option, it is not the most comfortable. Despite cozy sleeping conditions, the location of the house was wonderful. Just a quick 2 minute walk to the beach and a 5 minute walk to a delicious bakery, Scratch. The owners made sure we were comfortable and settled in and graciously shared documents about places to go and eat before we arrived. The house was stocked with linens, bath towels, and beach towels. They also had some beach toys and chairs available for use. The living and dining space was comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. If you have older adults or young children, the steep stairs leading up to the bedrooms could be an issue. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and appreciate the owners' responsiveness. We look forward to another visit in the future.

Absolutely wonderful place, with fabulous hosts, who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We traveled with a three-year-old, and she loved it too. There is a third, small bedroom that was perfect for a kid, and there were beach toys and beach chairs in the basement too. The beach was a very short walk from the house. There were also lots of good sites to see within a quick and easy driving distance, including most of downtown Portland, lighthouses, etc.

We had a wonderful time at this clean bright beach cottage. The bedroom mattresses were amazing...my husband wanted to trade ours for theirs! Flowers were on the table with a personalized note (our hostess gets an A for communication) when we arrived. The property was quiet, at the end of a street with a shady lawn and porch. We were so close to the beach you could run back easily for forgotten items. We had a family of tall people so the stairway with the slanted wall was a little challenge however we would definitely come back!

We just left this morning and were so sad to have to say goodbye. The house is perfectly situated at the end of a little road so there is no street traffic. There is also a nice yard to hang out in and play. And the best thing is the short walk to the beach. Yay! It was so easy to skip down the street to the beach, which is great for kids as the tide is gentle and there is a playground with a snack bar and bathrooms.

We could also walk to the great bakery, Scratch, the ice cream parlor, Willard Scoop, and the absolutely fabulous and new Flip Creperie, which is right next to the ice cream place. I have never been a fan of crepes but now have completely changed my mind. I would rather have a fruit or lemon crepe than ice cream now that I found this wonderful store. The lighthouse path by the Community College is breathtaking and a great walk.

Stephanie is an amazing person, and we felt as if we were staying at a friend's house. It was the best Homeaway vacation I have taken so far, and we so look forward to going back again next summer.