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The Gregory House in Southern Maine close to many beaches & popular destinations

Family-friendly holiday home in Saco with a water park

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 165000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Saco, ME
  • Place, Saco Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Engine
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Biddeford City Theater
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Gregory House in Southern Maine close to many beaches & popular destinations

The Gregory House is a masterfully restored Victorian home in the downtown historic district of Saco Maine. Saco is conveniently located close to numerous local beaches: Old Orchard Beach (a seven mile stretch of sandy beach with a pier that extends 500 feet into the ocean and New England's only beachfront amusement park) is 11 mins/4 miles, Ferry Beach State Park 10 min/4.3 miles, Camp Ellis Beach 11 min/4.5 miles, Bay View Beach 6 mins/2.9 miles. South of Saco is Wells Beach 25 min/21 miles, Ogunquit Beach 37 min/26 miles. Kennebunkport 24 min/11.7 miles. North of Saco is Portland 18 mins/14.3 miles The Amtrak station is 0.4 miles from the house. Close to many popular tourist destinations, 25 minute drive to Portland and up the road from the University of New England.

*** 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This home is un-replaceable, No smoking on porches
NO ONE IS ALLOWED ON THE ROOF AT ANYTIME - you will be escorted off the property and fined NO REARRANGING THE FURNITURE NO MOVING THE POOL TABLE
THE USE OF GLITTER 7 CONFETTI IS PROHIBITED you will incur an adtnl cleaning fee of $200. GUESTS ARE LMTD TO THOSE ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE RESERVATION
NO PETS ARE ALLOWED AT ANY TIME IN THE HOUSE OR ON THE PROPERTY - you will be fined and escorted off the property

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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 Downtown Saco, a neighbourhood in Saco, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Saco Museum and Biddeford Mills Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dunegrass Golf Club and Monkey Trunks Extreme Aerial Adventure Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Marden's Surplus and Salvage and Funtown Splashtown USA. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saco, ME

What's nearby

  • Saco Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mechanics Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Biddeford Mills Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Engine - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Biddeford City Theater - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 11 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Social House Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Time & Tide Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gregory House in Southern Maine close to many beaches & popular destinations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Gregory House in Southern Maine close to many beaches & popular destinations?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gregory House in Southern Maine close to many beaches & popular destinations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gregory House in Southern Maine close to many beaches & popular destinations?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gregory House in Southern Maine close to many beaches & popular destinations located?

This family-friendly Saco holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Saco Museum, Saco River and Saco Dog Park. Mechanics Park and Clifford Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Saco Transportation Center is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob Z.

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

Family vacation

Lots to do. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

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

Love the Gregory

Second time staying here and it was just as wonderful as the first! Will always look to the Gregory House first when coming to the Portland area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach C.

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

Such a great weekend

We had a blast staying at Laura’s place in Saco! It was such a gorgeous Victorian house and close to great restaurants, breweries and more! We took the quick drive to Old orchard beach for a little while as well. We had plenty of room for our group and loved the pool table and game room. Laura was an excellent host with quick responses if need. Had a seamless check in and out experience and an overall fantastic time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Amazing house

The Gregory House is such a unique place with so much character! Loved the game room upstairs. Was the perfect spot to host a small party.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raniya M.

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

Gregory House Stay

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Gregory House over the July 4th weekend! Laura was so responsive, sweet, and accommodating to our group. The house was beautiful and very spacious! Would definitely recommend- hopefully we will be back soon :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maribel A.

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

Old walls, new memories

Spent the weekend at the 19th-century Gregory mansion in Saco,Maine with friends, and it felt like stepping back in time. Mornings with coffee in the parlor or cozy afternoons by the wrap around porch made it magical. Evenings were filled with laughter around a long wooden table that seated 11 of us comfortably, and games in the well furnished game room. Attended Mass at St Joseph Catholic Church, another historic building in nearby Bideford. Grateful for this slow, beautiful weekend wrapped in history, friendship, and peace. Deserved 5 stars but points taken off for the kitchen, which could use some upgraded basic necessities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

A wonderful stay in a gorgeous house

My friends and I stayed for one night in the gorgeous Gregory House. We've stayed here before and absolutely love it! There are so many beautiful details to the house and it's great for larger groups. We love the game room although it's often hard to get us out of the kitchen. Laura has been an amazing host as always! Very responsive, down to earth, and great to work with. We'd love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anouk B.

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

Beautiful home to stay in

It has been an amazing beautiful week. Great house with lots to offer. With the bunch of 13 that we were, kids and adults had a blast in the upstairs play room. Thanks to our host to answer promptly our questions during our stay. Experience to repeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

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

AMAZING

Our team was over the moon with the Gregory House! Laura was such a great host, the property was immaculate. Had more than we needed in the kitchen cooking every meal. We come back every summer and this will be the first property we look at for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anouk B.

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

Awesome Time

It has been an awesome stay this year! The house is beautiful and very well tidy up! It was lovely to have the 13 of us sitting around the supper table every night after spending time in the area wether it was on the beach, in stores or even in small towns near by. Having a grocery store and wine stores near by was a great asset for the last minute meal plans! Thanks to Laura for hosting us and be such a gem when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

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

Amazing house and amazing character

We rented this house for a bachelor+bachelorette party. It's an amazing place, with enough bedrooms for everyone and a huge TV/game room on the top floor for us to gather in the evenings. We didn't make extensive use of the kitchen, but it was well stocked (if small - only a few cooks in there, please). Host was on top of communication. Location is convenient to Portland and has plenty of restaurants + a brewery nearby. Would definitely stay here with a group again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sara I.

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

Centrally located and spacious

The Gregory House is in a great location in southern Maine. It's 30 minutes south of Portland and close to most of the south coast beach towns. All amenities you'll need are close by. The house itself is an old mansion and has tons of space. The 3rd floor has a grand, pitched ceilinged, wood paneled pool room with comfy couches and a large screen TV. Lots of games are available as well in the storage drawers there. There's also a card room in the main turret - very cool. The front porch has lots of chairs and tables large enough to eat on. The only downside is that the house is on a very busy intersection and there is a lot of traffic noise. We managed by using the window air conditioners and ear plugs to block the noise at night. Another possible issue is that there are 2 bedrooms on the third floor but no bathrooms. There are 2 bathrooms on the second floor though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

Great Venue for Intimate Family Gathering

We loved the house and its victorian charm. The small details of the original house from fixtures and banisters to the furniture in the parlor and living rooms were wonderful. The upstairs game room was amazing! Kitchen was incredibly well stocked for the cooking we did for a large group. We hosted a Celebration of Life for my father and it was the perfect space for people to gather and remember him. There is a 1/2 bath powder room on the main level, but a couple of steps down. The 2nd floor has 2 full baths, one with a walk-in shower, the other with a clawfoot tub/shower combo. Stunning old fixtures and great water pressure! While not wheelchair accessible, our aunties with minor mobility troubles were able to access with assistance. Bedrooms were lovely. Being on a main intersection the traffic noise was a bit louder than we're used to, but the Host thoughtfully had white-noise machines and/or ear plugs available in almost every room. Room darkening shades would be a nice addition- just bring an eye mask if you're sensitive & want to sleep in ;) All in all it was the perfect house and exactly what we wanted for our time there. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V., Flower Mound

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

You will love this house, it is amazing!

We loved this house! As the pictures show, it is an updated mansion built in the late 1800s. The house was decorated very nicely with a mixture of period furniture and updated conveniences. All of the bedrooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated, (note all bedrooms are upstairs, in case you have anyone who has trouble with stairs). The third floor gameroom is amazing, we had a blast playing games with our group and enjoying the pool table and bar up there!! It is very cool! There are 2.5 bathrooms and we really thought it would be a problem with our large group. It really wasn’t a big deal as everyone seemed to need them at different times! Because this is an older home, the showers are a little small and you might want to bring a lighted makeup mirror along. There were plenty of linens for everyone as well! The kitchen has a good amount of cook wear (could use updated baking pans) and plenty of utensils and drink ware as well. The dining room is huge and we had several great meals there!. The front porch is nice to sit on in the morning for coffee or on the evenings for a glass of wine! There are a number of good restaurants near (we liked Run of the Mill & Traditions). The house is located within driving distance to many cool cities and beaches. We did use Uber a few times and had to wait a little each time, but, not too big a deal. I contacted the owner once and she was very responsive. We really enjoyed the house and would rent again anytime we were in the area again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

It’s a
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virna M.

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

Family Thanksgiving

Perfect spot for my family to gather for the Thanksgiving holiday with plenty of room. Walkable to restaurants and great location for groceries and necessities. Laura was very responsive each time we reached out with questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tayib H.

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

Rental

Great place and unique
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Katie H.

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

Great location and lots of character

We enjoyed the centralized location to easily travel and explore areas both North and South of Saco. It was close to many beaches with restaurants and ice cream within walking distance! Overall we really enjoyed our trip to Maine and everyone liked the character the house provided being an old mansion.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Perfect House

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Laura Burke

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I am a Registered Nurse. I moved to Portland Maine 30 years ago thinking I would stay a year or two and never left. I have two grown sons I'm very proud of and enjoy spending time with who live local. I am from Burlington Vermont and attended the University of Vermont. I LOVE living in Maine and have become addicted to the ocean and have become a foodie. I feel very spoiled to live here.

Why they chose this property

I have loved this property since I first drove by it in 1987. After visiting Run of the Mill Restaurant a few times I noticed it was for sale. I decided to take a look and it instantly won my heart. I bought in June 30, 2017. We are excited to care for it and enjoy it.

What makes this property unique

FABULOUS LOCATION. It is such a great location between Portland Maine to the North and York/Wells/Ogunquit to the South. Saco has so much to offer and there are so many local amenities and beaches.

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