Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Old Orchard Beach Pier

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Old Orchard Beach, ME
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palace Playland
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Old Orchard Beach

Located in Old Orchard Beach, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Maine Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Old Orchard Beach and Thompson's Point. Aquaboggan Water Park and Old Orchard Beach Parasail are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Old Orchard Beach, ME

What's nearby

  • Old Orchard Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palace Playland - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harmon Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pirate's Cove - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 10 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lone Pine Brewing Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dolce Crema Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Big Shots Brews & Bites - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Whaler - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Surf 6 - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View located?

Located in the heart of Old Orchard Beach, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Old Orchard Beach and Old Orchard Beach Pier. Palace Playland and Harmon Historical Museum are also within 15 minutes. Old Orchard Beach Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

OOB visit

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

OOB

Very nice, easy check in, beautiful view of the ocean, clean and very nicely furnished. Only one suggestion, great place for 4 people, 6 is a bit crowded. Overall enjoyed our week with beautiful weather, family pictures, and two birthday celebrations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant

The apartment is very clean & comfortable. Best of all, there is a beautiful view of the beach & ocean from the 2nd floor. I liked that all of the rooms had ceiling fans & rotating table fans. Having our own driveway was very convenient. The fact that Sharon, the property owner, is in the building was reassuring.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Limited Service

The property was fine. Good condition. I slept well. Easy walk to the Pier. What I liked the least was that they don't provide anything. There was nothing to make ice. There wasn't even shampoo. We had to beg for towels in order to take a shower. We had to bring our own sheets and pillows too. For the money I paid, I expected more service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
Steven - I am very sorry that you felt that way. Our property description lets our prospective renters know what they need to bring and what we provide. I also email two times, all of that information; first, before accepting a rental request and second, the week of the stay. We provide ice cube trays in the kitchen cabinet because we have found since COVID that people prefer to make their own. As far as linens, they are the renters' responsibility but can be requested if needed, as stated in our description. We do provide blankets for our renters to use. We care about all of our renters and were happy to provide you with the requested towels. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of cleanliness and customer service. I wish you had brought your concerns to my attention when you were here. It was a pleasure meeting you and your son.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Book for a lovely stay

Sharon is a wonderful host, always available and ready with recommendations to make sure you have the best OOB/Maine experience tailored to your wants. The condo is squeaky clean with a fully furnished kitchen for cooking if you ever (somehow) tire of the fresh seafood nearby. Lovely stay. Very hospitable host. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sandcastle VRBO

Wonderful beach house, fresh and clean! Great hostess, Sharon Curtis. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay. Owners were very welcoming.

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean Cozy Spot w/ A Great Location!

This apartment was perfect for our family's long weekend visit to OOB. The location was great not only for its proximity to the beach (you can see the shore from the main window and walk there in about 2mins), but also to the pier. The walk there was only about 8mins. Also, Sharon and her husband Doug were wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary weekend away ❤️

We couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing weekend! The weather wasn’t great but the view from the apartment is so calming and beautiful. I have never had a more welcoming hostess! She is so kind and accommodating. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Getaway

Beautiful beach house steps away from the beach. Sharon & her husband were wonderful ... I would highly recommend staying here, most everything was in walking distance as well ... nice weekend getting some R&R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice view.

Cute little apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Location

This property is amazing! You so close to beach and town! Yet it’s so peaceful! It’s has a well stocked kitchen you don’t need to bring a thing. Sharon and Doug are super friendly, helpful always there if you need anything. I would definitely stay again and recommend to friends and family!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Park your car and enjoy a great beach weekend….

Great little place steps from the beach, quick walk to the pier, but far enough away from the crowds for a peaceful stay. Home had everything we needed and our hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view… right at the beach!

Overall great location on the beach. Walking distance to the pier with all kinds of shopping, dining, and night life! Gorgeous area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

It was our first trip to Maine and we had a blast. The location was great - a short walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Apt was clean and Sharon was super helpful. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

The home was exactly as it was described online. Not only it is steps to the beach, we left our cars parked and walked everywhere! The home is clean and the perfect size for 4-6 people. Sharon was very helpful through the entire process.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant and tranquil

It was a pleasure to stay at this place in OOB. It was very nice and tranquil! Sharon and Doug were wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome experience

It was a great fall trip to the beaches. Not much crowd and perfect location. Thanks to Sharon and family for hosting us, the accommodation was apt for us. We plan to come back soon....
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Another great place to stay!

We spent a week at The Sandcastle and loved it. Very relaxing and you can hear the waves hitting the beach at night. You are literally steps from the ocean where you can see the most beautiful sunrises. The surf was rough due to Hurricane Jose but there are plenty of nature walks in the area and you are close to other towns to do some exploring. The owners are very informative and nice. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely rental owned by lovely people.

We spent the entire July 4th week in Old Orchard beach. It was a great stay. The place is very clean and well-stocked and would be perfect for a small family or group. It was reasonably priced and a very close walk to the beach and the pier. I think it is far enough away from the Pier and Amusement park to allow for good sleeping, but close enough to walk to find some fun. Lots of fun to be had and the beach is beautiful. Very smooth transaction and communications. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay in Old Orchard Beach!

I cannot think of a thing that I would change! Sharon and family are great to rent from, they were available for recommendations when needed but were never intrusive. The rental unit was supplied with everything that you would need for your stay including brochures for nearby attractions. It was super clean and organized. There is so much to do within walking distance, including a walk on the beach or a trip to the Pier. We would definitely rent this unit again, a wonderful place to stay in Old Orchard Beach.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A beach gem!

The Sandcastle is amazing. A nice, clean rental unit that is stocked with everything you could possibly need. Steps to the beach and minutes to the shops and restaurants. Our family enjoyed every minute at Old Orchard and the owners were extremely friendly and helpful. We hope to return!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Sandcastle - a gem near the ocean!!

The owners of the Sandcastle take great pride in helping to make your stay enjoyable and relaxing by offering a clean and sweet place to stay and responding to any questions you may have! It offers all the amenities one may need in the kitchen. The bedrooms and bathrooms are also tidy and clean. You can sit on the second floor deck and enjoy watching and hearing the ocean with your morning coffee or open the windows to feel the ocean breeze and hear the roll of the waves. The beach is truly just steps away! A quick walk will bring you downtown to enjoy a variety of activities. Although close to downtown, the Sandcastle remains quiet and relaxing. I highly recommend the Sandcastle to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay in OOB. Book a week and enjoy!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Ocean View!

This is our new "go to" place when we want to get away! The owners are amazing,very friendly, and helped us find some local food spots :) The rental, which was spotless, has a fantastic view of the ocean, which takes less than a minute to walk to! Thanks again..we will see you again!
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