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Can’t beat this location!-sleeps 10- , open August 8!

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A deck with a dark wood table and white chairs, white railings, and a white picket fence.
A cozy living room with a wooden floor, a brown sofa, a white coffee table, and a dining table with white chairs. A staircase with wooden railings leads to another level.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, and a teal backsplash.
A wooden cabin with a green artificial turf floor, wicker furniture, and a small table with chairs.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Games

    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.

  • Centrally-located

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

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Old Orchard Beach Pier
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

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Old Orchard Beach, ME
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palace Playland
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Can’t beat this location!-sleeps 10- , open August 8!

Great location!! 6 houses from the beach. Restaurants, amusement park, and the Pier are an easy ten minute walk yet far enough from the crowds and noise. We have been renting from Homeaway/VRBO about 5 years but our house has been enjoyed by famiiles for over 20 years!

Our two story home is air conditioned AC with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Over the years, we have made many updates giving our home a beachy and clean feel. We offer two separate sitting areas with flatscreen TVs and free wifi. There is an enclosed patio connected to the kitchen with additional seating. This is a great space to store your stroller and towels from the rain. A covered deck on the 2nd floor offers shade and a great view of the action on the street plus you can even see a partial view of the ocean. It’s also a great spot to play cards and watch the Thursday night fireworks! Brand new deck added to enjoy the outdoors where you can enjoy a drink sitting at the bar and hang your towels up! Washer/dryer as well as a small fridge are available on the second floor for your use. One bedroom on the 1st floor with a queen bed. The remaining two bedrooms are upstairs, one has a queen bed and the other with a double bed and a twin over double bunk bed. The upstairs couch pulls out to sleep additional guest with a max of 10 people.

Please note that we do not provide LINENS or Towels, beds are dressed with mattress pads and pillows. Guest must provide their own. Please reach out to us if you require help with linens or questions about this.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a packnplay for little ones and beach toys

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 4916629
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
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

Old Orchard Beach

Located in Old Orchard Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Pirate's Cove and Dunegrass Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Old Orchard Beach Parasail and Aquaboggan Water Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cross Insurance Arena or Portland Exposition Building. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Old Orchard Beach, ME

What's nearby

  • Old Orchard Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pirate's Cove - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Palace Playland - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harmon Historical Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 9 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lone Pine Brewing Co. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dolce Crema Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Big Shots Brews & Bites - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Whaler - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Can’t beat this location!-sleeps 10- , open August 8! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Can’t beat this location!-sleeps 10- , open August 8! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Can’t beat this location!-sleeps 10- , open August 8! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Can’t beat this location!-sleeps 10- , open August 8! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Can’t beat this location!-sleeps 10- , open August 8! located?

Located in the heart of Old Orchard Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Old Orchard Beach and Old Orchard Beach Pier. Pirate's Cove and Palace Playland are also within 15 minutes. Old Orchard Beach Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
located in quiet neighborhood, easy walk down deadend road to beach. 15 min walk to the pier, house was well set up , clean and very comfortable. definitely at the top of my list for places to stay in OOB
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice stay. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Glad you enjoyed your week!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacations after Labor day week-end

Lovely stay at Maura and Pete's cottage. 5 days after the Labor Day week end so it was pretty quiet Walking distance to the beach and the Pier Perfect vacations with toddlers and kids Thank you !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely perfect for our group. Clean, prime location, off street parkin, comfortable beds- everything we were looking for. Host was very communicative and everything in the house was clearly labeled. Normally my family is ready to leave after a week, but we all said we could have stayed 7 more days!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
We are so happy to hear you had a great vacation and the house lived up to your expectations! We’d love to have you back next year for a week…or maybe two!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Quick 2 minute walk to the beach — which was never super crowded. The house was clean and we really liked having 2 floors for after the kids were in bed. No yard/outdoor space to hang out, but that was okay with us because the beach was so close and there are two porches.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Beautiful place, pictures do not do it justice, way better!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family house close to the beach!

The house was exactly as advertised and fully equipped. The common areas are a very comfortable size with cozy furniture and wonderful beach decor. The kitchen area is limited but even with four adults and four kids in the house it was very workable. Extremely clean and well maintained with a fantastic front closed in porch that was perfect to collect sand, shells and beach equipment. The upstairs porch was perfect for outdoor breakfasts, evening drinks and everything in between!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
So happy you enjoyed your stay! The upper deck is my favorite spot too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Communication and Location!

Had a fantastic long weekend. House is just steps from an uncrowded beach. Owner reached out early and often to be sure we knew everything we needed to and responded fast when an onsite question arose. Kitchen is smaller than it looks in the pictures but well equipped, we cooked every night and loved the labels in the cabinets so we knew where to find things. Bedrooms are good sized and the sitting room on 2nd floor is a bonus. Nice that linens and cleaning were included. Appreciated the owner's flexibility as well. Overall great stay, thanks, Maura and Pete!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Clean and great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superbe endroit

Propriété très propre. Cuisine petite mais bien équipée. Vous devez apporter votre literie complète, serviettes,linge à vaisselle, tapis de bain etc…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

Great house, great location for our family beach vacation! It was very comfortable and was in a nice neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for kids!

We stayed here for Labor Day weekend 2021, and had a fabulous time! The bunk beds were a hit for the kids and the walk to the beach was 1 block and very safe and quiet. The house was equipped with kids plates, cups, utensils, indoor toys, beach toys, and a pack n play. Having laundry was handy! And the walk to the pier with games, rides, ice cream, pizza etc was 1/2 mile, so easy for the 4 yr old to walk or ride his scooter and easy for the 2 year old in the stroller. The beach was perfect, nice sand, not too crazy waves, and easy to access. Thanks so much for a great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2021 Family Stay at Old Orchard Beach

Communication with Maura was excellent. She was very responsive. House was clean and perfect for our family. I especially loved sitting on the upper porch in the morning with my coffee.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay!

Wonderful place to stay. We were a group of eight friends who stayed in this home. Very clean, 3 minute walk to beautiful beach, lots of room for family and close to everything. Very well equipped with everything as noted. Hosts were great about answering questions and very helpful with restaurant suggestions, etc. Plan on returning with my own family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2021
I’m so glad you ladies enjoyed your stay! We love scoping out the restaurants when we are up there, so many good hidden finds. Look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for multigenerational family stay!

Our family stayed here and everyone loved it! Ages ranged from baby to 84 years old. Grandparents enjoyed staying in the first floor bedroom with the bathroom close by. The upstairs space was perfect for our young family. We enjoyed having a separate seating area, bathroom, a washer/dryer and mini fridge close by. Quick walk to the beach and just a few minutes walk to the pier. The owners were excellent with communicating and answering any questions. We felt welcomed and at home. Looking forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay.

Maura was great to talk to and answered all our questions. We enjoyed this location so much we will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exilance location

Very clean place, the owners were very nice and helpful. It is very close to the main strip. We love our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2020
Thank for great review! We'd love to have you back next time you come back to Maine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachside Treasure

My husband and I just booked this location the past week. it was absolutely wonderful. The owners were very friendly and made check in simple. It is much larger than the pictures portray. The house was very clean and we had everything we needed. Including a beer bottle opener on the bench out front... my favorite part seriously. The kids had plenty of space to stretch out and the one night it rained during our stay we had a selection of puzzles and board games to entertain us. It took us approximately 4 minutes to walk from front door to the waves on the beach. It was very quiet at night but only a 2 minute drive to the action on the strip. We will absolutely book here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Maine as it should be

Location was perfect. The house needs some updates and the carpets would really need to be removed or washed, but overall a nice house to stay in. The property managers were VERY nice and VERY helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Glad you liked the location. Hope you return to see the many more updates we have planned for this fall.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

We have stayed on Bay Ave many times - first time in this house. Perfect distance from hustle and bustle of pier. This is the first time we have stayed in an air conditioned unit and now we are ruined! Nice rooms, spacious bathrooms, sheets, laundry-plenty of storage and 2 porches- thanks for a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you return to see the many more updates we have planned for this fall.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

successful trip

The picures do not do the property justice. The home is much bigger than pictures make it appear. There was plenty of room for 4 adults and 3 small children under 4. The communication between property owners and myself was smooth and stress free. property was clean and everything was made available to us. Very convenient 15 minute walk to pier and activities but far enough from all the noise. We would absolutely rent this property again next year. First family vacation was a total success!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay and made lasting memories! We look forward to having you return to our beach house in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

My family and I loved the fact we were walking distance from the beach, Pier and amusement park. The house was spacious and quite accommodating with all the amenities. It was so warm and welcoming. The owners, Maura & Pete, we’re always available for questions and inquiries, which was great. We had such an amazing time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
So happy to hear you enjoyed our home as much as we do! Hope you join us again next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The access to the beach was wonderful.

Maura & Pete were great hosts. Every question was answered quickly and efficiently and they checked in with us also. We loved the location to the beach and the house was perfectly set up for our family. It was walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and arcade so we walked everywhere. There was plenty of room on both floors for everyone to spread out and be comfortable. The deck upstairs was a nice retreat. The bedrooms were decorated nicely, as were the livingrooms. Our only complaint was that the linens were not included in the original cost and the $75 additional charge seemed odd.We ended up bringing our own to save the cost. Overall we were very happy and plan on staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
We are so happy to hear that you loved the location of the house as much as we do! The upstairs deck is my favorite spot to unwind after a long day at the beach. Hope to see you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location Great stay

My family and I have stayed at this house a few times with friends and their families. I can’t say enough good things about it. The location is a very short walk to the beach and is accessible to everything. There is a variety of restaurants, shops and an amusement park all within walking distance. The house itself is well maintained with two floors. There is a bedroom downstairs and then two upstairs. There are two bathrooms and also two living areas with televisions which was perfect when traveling with children. In the evening the kids would play and watch cartoons upstairs, while we relaxed at the bottom of the stairs. We have comfortably fit 3 families there and have not run into any issues. We look forward to returning again this summer. Maura and Pete are also very helpful with any questions or concerns that you might have. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

About the host

Hosted by Maura & Pete

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Welcome to our home away from home! My husband and I purchased our beach house 9 years ago! We absolutely love that our three young boys are growing up spending their summers in Old Orchard. We take a lot of pride in our place and make every effort for our guests to enjoy the same experience! Feel free to call us with any questions 781 799 3204
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Why they chose this property

Location can’t be beat! Walk to everything.

What makes this property unique

Perfect for multiple generations with two living room spaces and 2 full bathrooms

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