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A historic treasure in Southern Maine, very unique and spacious

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A two-story house with a porch, green chairs, and a well-maintained lawn.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with curtains.
A large, two-story house with a covered porch and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, white columns, a staircase, and a fireplace.
A spacious living room with hardwood floors, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated in the heart of the city, this 6-bedroom vacation home accommodates 16 guests and features 3 bathrooms. Enjoy outdoor gatherings on the patio, while adventure activities like tubing and motorboating await nearby. Explore attractions such as the Saco River and Engine, and take part in water sports or golf in the area.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Centrally-located

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

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Saco River
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Biddeford, ME
  • Place, Mechanics Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Biddeford Mills Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Biddeford City Theater
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

A historic treasure in Southern Maine, very unique and spacious

The Sealander House was built by the City's Mayor in 1926. This historical home is full of old world charm, huge rooms, lots of large windows and drenched in sunlight. It features hardwood floors, a working fireplace, pocket doors, French doors, a huge dining room, 2 full kitchens, 2 gas grills, one on the back porch off the kitchen and one on the 2nd floor deck, a large inviting front porches, a large deck off the 2nd floor kitchen, a covered balcony. Lots of privacy with established gardens and a fire pit. The house sits across the Street from Clifford Park. An amazing home perfect for groups, vacations and celebrations. An easy day trip to Portland. The house is close to numerous beaches, a short drive to many popular tourists spots, 25 minutes from Portland and the University of New England is down the street.

I have a Eufy security system at The Sealander House. The cameras are external. My favorite pics so far have been wildlife.

*** I LOVE RETURN GUESTS - if you have stayed with me before and would like to return I offer a discount - just ask and I will send you a special offer. ***
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

NO ONE IS ALLOWED ON THE ROOF AT ANYTIME - you will be made to leave immediately & fined # OF GUESTS IS LMTD TO THE # RECORDED IN THE RESERVATN

NO PETS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME IN THE HOUSE OR ON THE PROPERTY - you will be fined and required to leave

THE USE OF GLITTER OR CONFETTI IS PROHIBITED you will incur an additional cleaning fee of $200.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2505538vb
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Biddeford

Located in Biddeford, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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 Vaughn's Island Preserve. Marden's Surplus and Salvage and Funtown Splashtown USA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Biddeford, ME

What's nearby

  • Clifford Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mechanics Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Biddeford Mills Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Biddeford City Theater - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Saco Museum - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 15 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rapid Ray's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Finestkind - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Batson River Brewing & Distilling - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A historic treasure in Southern Maine, very unique and spacious pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A historic treasure in Southern Maine, very unique and spacious ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A historic treasure in Southern Maine, very unique and spacious ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A historic treasure in Southern Maine, very unique and spacious ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A historic treasure in Southern Maine, very unique and spacious located?

Located in the heart of Biddeford, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Clifford Park, Saco River and Mechanics Park. Biddeford Mills Museum and Biddeford City Theater are also within 15 minutes. Saco Transportation Center is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura was a great host. She was attentive and responsive to our needs and questions. The house was the perfect size for our growing family with three adult children, their spouses and six grandchildren. The front porch was a perfect spot for breakfast and relaxing anytime of day. We had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sealander was a beautiful house with a lot of charm. We were a group of 10 and had plenty of room. There were plenty of dishes and supplies for us to use. Laura was very nice to work with. She was very prompt in responding to any questions I had and was always very pleasant.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house. Perfect for a getting ready spot for family before a wedding. Plently of rooms and space for parking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was unbelievably accommodating- the house was perfect, super cute and cozy. Highly recommend for a big group of people!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura was so responsive to all our communications. House was great, perfect spot to host our family gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Biddeford place for large family

Communication was excellent and so thoughtful. We enjoyed everything about the house and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at the Sealander House. It is perfect for an extended family reunion. We found the gathering spaces plentiful and the beds comfortable. Laura is an excellent communicator, quick to respond to our questions and has been very accommodating. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well stocked, plenty of space
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this house was excellent. There were many beds, and great indoor and outdoor space. Laura was very easy to work with and very responsive to any questions we had. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

Family and friends gathering in Maine for anniversary.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay!

We came for the weekend to celebrate my mom's 75th birthday with her children and 6 grandkids. The house was perfect for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Very nice place very easy experience, exactly what we hoped for. We had a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

So much fun

Plenty of space to spread out. Nice location around a cute town a close to Portland.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering

We enjoyed getting to see family and friends after 9 years
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay!

The check-in was easy, the host is lovely and responds quickly. The beautiful historic house is huge and with 3 floors, 6 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens and a large deck adjacent to the 2nd floor kitchen, our family of eleven was very comfortable. There is a nice front yard and a large porch for many enjoyable evenings. The house is only a few minutes away from many beaches and the owner has thoughtfully provided all sorts of beach necessities for the guests to borrow.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Very nice property with a lot of history.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2024 Prelude weekend

Nice old mansion with lots of character plenty room for a big gathering
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect House

This property is beautiful, it offered all the amenities and was super clean. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out or sit together and enjoy a meal. Great outdoor space And plenty of parking. Easy location to surrounding towns or downtown for us. It was a great location to our wedding venue. Also a great hostess!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The home is big, as advertised. The beds were extremely uncomfortable. The downstairs bathroom shower drained poorly, and a light in the fan was out, and the toilet seat was loose and unstable. There were cobwebs in the windows, one window was broken. All the wood floors were dirty. There were ants and cockroaches in the house!!The wooden counter area in the sun room was broken and there were wood pieces on the floor, and the pull chain in the ceiling fan is missing. An armchair in one room was broken. All the filters in the air conditioners were filthy, one air conditioner was completely moldy. The television didn’t work. There are no window shades in the third floor bedrooms. The shades in the first floor bedroom didn’t work. A spindle in the 2nd floor railing is missing. The bathroom fan on the third floor is filthy dirty. The fire pit is rusted through. The steps onto the porch are unsafe, and the porch has peeling floor paint.The outdoor pictures of the property are very deceiving. There is no area for children to play outside.There are so many code and/or safety violations in this home, I don’t know how it is listed for rent.The one positive is that the owner was very responsive to my messages and did replace an air conditioner and the tv.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
Ann & her family were terrific guests and a pleasure to host. Her communication was excellent. She and her family were very helpful with issues I was totally unaware of. They were very kind to my home. I would love to host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Biddeford Family Wedding

Perfect house for multigenerational family! The listing is accurately described! Lots of space and separation for everyone to enjoy! We had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Prelude

Excellent location for our group - easy ride into Kennebunkport. House was beautiful and well maintained. Any questions etc were addressed in a very timely manner. Definitely recommend this location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House!

We had a marvelous time at the Sealander House. There were 2 kitchens, bedrooms were adequately sized, beds were comfy, and plenty of TP and towels for guests. This is my second time renting from this owner (she has another beautiful home nearby), & she was responsive to any issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious home

Our family of 12 stayed very comfortably in this huge old home. The dining room accommodated us perfectly. We enjoyed the fire pit and gathering on the front lawn for games and s'mores in the evenings. A good time was had by all, 13-74 years old.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a group of around 30 family members and friends to attend my daughter’s baby shower.

The house was perfect, we really enjoyed the spacious dining room and lovely parlors. It was a sunny day so we also were able to enjoy time the upstairs deck and porches. I love all of the trees and bushes, it make the property very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic gem!

We enjoyed our stay at the Sealander House. It was the perfect spot for us to host a bridal shower. The space was open and bright and the second full kitchen was such an amazing help. The porches are gorgeous and the guests appreciated being able to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. Laura was very responsive and helpful. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Dear Karen, thanks so much. You were an amazing guest. My cleaners showed up and thought there had been mistake. The house was so cleaned after all those guests they didn't even realize anyone had stayed there. They have never seen a house so clean. They've been cleaning my airbnb's for 8 years. You were amazing. I hope you had a wonderful time. I also really appreciate your kind words and review. Thanks for choosing the Sealander House for your event. Happy summer. Laura

About the host

Hosted by Laura Plourde Burke

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I am a Registered Nurse in Portland, Maine. I moved from Vermont to Maine
expecting to stay a year or two. That was 35 years ago. I quickly became
addicted to the ocean and living in a seaside town. The lifestyle and
people are pretty great too. I love seafood, swimming in the ocean, the
smell of the ocean and all the fun that comes with it. I have two grown
sons that live locally and bring me a lot of joy.

Why they chose this property

This property offers a fair amount of privacy with established landscaping
including a hemlock tree hedge when entering

Languages:

English

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