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Cozy Renovated Beach House - 900 ft to Ocean River Views, Open Concept

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a marble countertop, and two pendant lights.
A wooden interior with a white door, a window, and a view of a green lawn and trees outside.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.
A water park with a large pool, water slides, and inflatable rings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Located along the river, this 2-bedroom vacation home accommodates 4 guests and features 1 bathroom. It offers water views and outdoor areas including a patio and deck. Families can enjoy nearby activities like hiking, biking, and waterskiing, while attractions include Ferry Beach State Park and Camp Ellis Beach.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Firepit available

    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Saco River
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Saco-Beach, ME
  • Place, Camp Ellis Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ferry Beach State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Parasail
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Outside Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Renovated Beach House - 900 ft to Ocean River Views, Open Concept

Beautiful views right from open concept living space or on the spacious back deck. Located in Camp Ellis, Saco, (southern coast of Maine). Ocean property near many attractions for family and fun. This adorable very clean year-round home is 900 feet from 7 miles of beautiful beach. Added Plus - it is just as close to the Saco River - you can put your kayak in at high tide right from the end of the property into the river tidal marsh. A large deck, with a corner view of the Saco River. The screened-in front porch is great night relaxing or enjoy the outside fire with the open fire pit. Fireworks close by every Thurs. night in season. Small ocean community just minutes from amusements, water slides, hiking in the state forest, and monkey ropes or quiet walks to the Marina or General Store. Marina, fishing and harbor cruises a short walk away. The ocean, beach, river and views, forests, and amusements make the best of all worlds for vacation.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

We do not charge a cleaning fee. Leave it as it was given to you, and we are happy to forgo a cleaning fee. Thank you for using our home like it was yours.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

We charge no cleaning fee. Please leave it as clean as it was given to you or a $200 fee will be charged from the sec. dep. Thank you

Please note: There is no washer and dryer availability on site.

Guests 17 and under may not be left unattended by an adult at the house For more than 1 hour

Important information

You need to know

Property # 122074
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Saco

Located in Camp Ellis, a neighbourhood in Saco, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Biddeford City Theater and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ferry Beach State Park and Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Old Orchard Beach Parasail and Funtown Splashtown USA are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Saco-Beach, ME

What's nearby

  • Camp Ellis Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ferry Beach State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Parasail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ferry Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 6 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ma's Jumpin' Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Shots Brews & Bites - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Local OOB - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tami Lyn's Place - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Renovated Beach House - 900 ft to Ocean River Views, Open Concept pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Renovated Beach House - 900 ft to Ocean River Views, Open Concept?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Renovated Beach House - 900 ft to Ocean River Views, Open Concept?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Renovated Beach House - 900 ft to Ocean River Views, Open Concept?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Renovated Beach House - 900 ft to Ocean River Views, Open Concept located?

Located in Camp Ellis, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Saco River, Ferry Beach State Park and Camp Ellis Beach. Old Orchard Beach Parasail and Ferry Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonnie & John’s beautiful home in idyllic Camp Ellis is a tremendous property from which to enjoy all the offerings of the Southern Maine Coast. Lovingly maintained and updated, the house makes tremendous use of the space to provide guests with all that they need to enjoy a getaway in any season. The enclosed front sun porch together with the spacious and comfortable back deck combine to make plenty of room for your group of four or fewer travelers to spread out and enjoy this beautiful spot. With views of the Saco River and the tidal marsh from the deck and the backyard fire pit, you don’t even have to leave the property to truly enjoy coastal Maine. The beach interior of the home is well appointed and well equipped. The rental rates are more than reasonable and communication with the hosts was efficient and effective. The property’s proximity to both the General Store and Huot’s, as well as Old Orchard Beach, is a plus. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy your wonderful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a perfect home for a weekend getaway! In such a great area of Camp Ellis, walking distance to the beach and the general store that has the best breakfast sandwiches. Bonnie was a delight to communicate with about our stay. Looking forward to visiting again! Thank you for allowing us in your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2025
Thank you, Alyssa. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place for a week at Camp Ellis

Loved all aspects of the place, it's location, outdoor shower, deck, views, accommodations on the property. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed. We appreciate your care over the place. We would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay

Good stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The house was very clean, well appointed, and the beds were very comfortable. Great place to stay for our family of four. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
So glad you and your family enjoyed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great cozy home

We loved the house and location. Very clean and up to date.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful clean home, great neighborhood

Home was beautifully updated and clean. Had all the amenities we needed. Walking distance to cute local store and beach. We love visiting Camp Ellis. We had a great stay and will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2024
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Vacation!

We had an absolute amazing time. The place had everything we needed. It was a beautiful home and we would love to make this a yearly tradition.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

From the moment we entered this cozy cottage it felt like a home away from home and our worries washed away. It was incredibly tidy and so well organized. We loved every minute of our visit. Our daughter loved that we could walk everywhere we wanted to go. We love the convenience of the Camp Ellis Store, the Lobsterman, Huot’s and incredible beaches and views from the nearby docks and fishing. The amazing lemonade stand next door was a fun addition. We enjoyed quiet time on the porch and dinner on the deck with the beautiful view of the marsh. We left feeling refreshed and grateful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Our goal is just that - you enjoy you time. We are so glad it was a great time for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Camp Ellis

Property was great. Well stocked. Clean. Enjoyed the area. Close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review. We hope your time in Maine was just as positive. We hope you can come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pretty beach home

We loved our stay in the quaint town of Camp Ellis. House is newly renovated. Atmosphere is adorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2020
We are glad you enjoyed and are coming back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Property!

Very nice house with all conveniences - very clean and lovely view. Will definitely return here in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2021
Hi Candace, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on your stay. We hope to accommodate you when you return in the Spring. Regards,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Camp Ellis House

Great location with proximity to beach, jetty, store and restaurant. Caught trolley to Old Orchard right out front door. Clean house that was great for our family of four. Camp Ellis is great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We are glad you had a great family time. We would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great neighborhood!

Beautiful, clean house in a great community. We enjoyed the back yard and took lots of walks to the jetty and beach. The kids loved the spiral staircase with their comfortable room upstairs. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cute quaint beach house

Cute quaint beach house that is close to the beach with a great view of the bay. House was easy for kids and adults to enjoy. We visited the quiet beach close by and also drove up the coast to a larger beach with all of the typical boardwalk like amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Nice to have you back again for 2019.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect out-of-the-way spot

The house is beautiful and had all the essentials plus a few bonus items like bikes and a fire pit! Walking distance to a general store, the beach, and Huot’s. OOB and downtown Saco is just a short drive. The back deck is private with an amazing view. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Hi Kerry, We enjoy hearing that you loved your stay. We would love to have you back another time. Keep us in mind for future plans. Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nicely renovated Camp Ellis

Our family had a great stay. Very clean and nicely appointed home that fit our family of four perfectly. The home is well cared for and the owners’ thoughtfulness shows; everything has its place and clearly labeled. Location is in a friendly neighborhood close to a beach that is great for kids and only a short drive to restaurants in downtown Saco and Biddeford. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

cute cottage

Very cute, clean and organized house but VRBO did show the pin drop on Eagle Ave...it was not there so a bit misrepresented but. We had an amazing week though, perfect getaway ! Good communication with owner and sweet little cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Hi Mary, We were sorry to hear that the VRBO locator was off. I will mention that to them. Glad you had a good week. Regards, Bonnie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cottage walking distance to beach!

We had an amazing family vacation at this wonderful cottage. You can walk to a great neighborhood beach and the Huot’s seafood that has awesome lobster rolls and live music! Also very close to Funtown Splashtown and Aquaboggan which is perfect for the kids. Cottage is very clean, updated, with a great deck and fire pit. Also has some childrens books and games. Definitely will be back! Thank you Bonnie for being a fantastic host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2022
We are always so glad to hear when others enjoy their stay. Thank you for the kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage, perfect get away!!

We were so incredibly grateful to have stayed at this beautiful cottage. It was the perfect size for our family of three! It was just far enough away from OOB that we felt we had privacy and access to uncrowded beaches, and close enough to spend our rainy days in the arcade, exploring the shops and walking along the pier! We could take a short walk to go parasailing and access one of the best seafood restaurants I have ever eaten in! (Shout out to Huots! ) The property itself was impeccably clean and ready for vacationers! It was incredibly easy to make ourselves at home! We brought a small travel corn hole game and made use of the backyard. But there were also bikes and a fire pit that we could have easily used as well! The outdoor shower has hot water and was spacious, making it very easy to rinse off after a day at the beach! Thank you so much “G” family! We cannot wait to return!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We would love to have you back!
Archival

8/10 Good

Good Week!

House was clean and comfortable. Very well maintained. Hosts we're very friendly and helpful. House is in a good location, easy to walk everywhere and nice view from the back deck. Cozy screen porch for relaxing at night. Beach easy 5 minute walk. Could walk forever on 7 mile beach...nice and wide, great for playing. Cool water, but it's Maine! :) Would def. recommend. House is located on a bit of a well traveled corner and it was noisy until about 10pm with cars and occassionally very loud motocycles going thru area. If you're not early to bed, this is a great space. Visit Huots for take out and the general store for cooked lobster to bring home and eat on the deck. Very relaxing and just ideal for wonderfully lazy vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage! It's very cute and nicely updated. We needed to rent 3 cottages, in addition to the family place, in order to house all of us. This cottage served as the morning and breakfast spot for part of our group. Beautiful outlook over the marsh. The kitchen is well outfitted, though there are a limited number of drinking glasses, and NO wine glasses at all, so bring your own, or be prepared to buy. We didn't eat dinners there so it wasn't a problem for us. Also, no hair dryer, if that matters to you. A common theme for rentals in this area is that you have to supply your own linens, or pay for a set from a vendor. DK why so many folks do that, but for us, coming from the West Coast, bringing bed linens and towels is out of the question. We rented them, which is fine, but truly, Saco is the only place we've rented via VRBO which requires you to bring your own linens. One thing to note is that the two twin beds upstairs are accessed by a narrow, but fairly easy to use, spiral staircase. I'd not have any small children there who might need to come downstairs in the night. Kids10years and older are probably ok. Cute space though!! Beds were all comfy. Owner very responsive to all inquiries. Loved the front and back porches! Thanks for the nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Hi Laura, Glad you enjoyed the setting of the house and back deck. We would love to have you back. Thank you for your input of the house. The staircase is unique, so usually it’s one of the more fun aspects for people with kids. Again thank you for your thorough and complementary response. Warm Regards, Bonnie
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

BEWARE AND BE FOREWARNED TO STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS RENTAL!!

Flip to another rental ASAP! This house is not as it appears. You do NOT have access to a washer or dryer at a BEACH! Expect to pack, bring or stop and buy toilet paper, paper towels, dishwashing liquid, hand soap, dishwasher tabs, etc. Common items you may have seen in other rentals are NOT here. Even bringing your own sheets and towels is not enough for this rental. Expect it to not be thoroughly clean when you arrive. Bring your own firewood and cleaning utensils for the grill as well. Honestly, it would be easier to list what it doesn’t have. We rented this not being told that the outside shower was not in working order or usable. The water heater is limited to 1 10 minute shower OR dishwasher. No joke on this - nightmare with children after a day at the beach!! Full of spiders, large ants and other bugs : in need of spraying. The house didn’t appear rented since 2017 when we arrived and it hadn’t been aired out, dusted or cleaned in that time. Very close neighbors to the left of you on the deck with no privacy fence while old wrinkly people lay out tanning. To the right is an empty broke up lot with an old large boat in disrepair being worked on at early morning hours with VERY salty language and loud music - enjoy this while you cook- out with your children or try to sleep in. Or just don’t - we didn’t. Also enjoy mornings woke up to hundreds of elementary students walking in the backyard marsh area on some sort of field trip 2 days in a row. So expect NO PRIVACY here!! The owners aren’t much help either but will cut you a ‘deal’ supposedly if you private message them versus going through this apps fee. Overall, it’s inconveniently located and too small for this family of 4. Kids room upstairs if you can call it that is barely enough room to sleep. There’s no side table in the bedroom downstairs and really I’d called it a closet since it’s literally a bed with a rug at the end and 2 lamps on stands that doesn’t work unless the lightswitch is turned down. All switches are backwards in the house. The deck outback looks nice but that’s just the flooring they spent money on as the important banister is rotting wood. The entryway has the largest area of the entire house with expensive wicker that couldn’t be more uncomfortable. Don’t get cozy here because the owners expect you to recycle, clean thoroughly better than when you found it and REGARDLESS will keep your security deposit. I don’t mean clean and tidy after yourself, I mean scrub it down
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Through the fourteen years renting and the twelve years on Homeaway, we have had the opportunity to rent to many wonderful guests. These guests were not that. I can't even begin to address the lies and exaggerated list of grievances. This family was beyond anything I have ever seen. The mess they left was disgusting!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home just a few minutes walk to a nice beach. Kitchen has all the essentials and the house is very clean and beautiful. Convenient to travel to nearby towns/Portland. We would stay again for sure. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2026
We enjoyed having you. We love guess who use this home and treated as their own.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and area to stay. No issues with anything and owners are very friendly and helpful. Will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2026
Thanks for being such a great guest. We would welcome you back anytime.

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Why they chose this property

The kitchen and bath are new and cozy comfortable with great views from the kitchen. The first floor Open concept always makes us feel like we are in an outdoor living space.

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