Pastoral farm setting for your scenic Maine retreat!

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8 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 158000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Fireplace
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Pool

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Saco, ME

Funtown Splashtown USA
‪13 min drive‬
Old Orchard Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Old Orchard Beach Pier
‪14 min drive‬
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Aster Room

1 Double Bed

Bunk room

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Daisy Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Lilac Room

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Lily Room

1 Double Bed

Peony Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Rose Master Room

1 King Bed

Tulip Room

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor bathroom

Toilet

2nd Floor Great Room Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Tulip & Lily Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Rose Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

River Winds Farm & Estate is a family-owned and operated event venue and horse farm conveniently located in Saco, Maine. Experience our 160 sprawling acres of manicured lawns and gardens with pastures,trails, and woodlands fronting the Saco River. The property features a fully restored historic home the Austin House with accommodations for 16 guests. You can enjoy swimming year round with indoor and outdoor pools. Bountiful natural amenities for guests to experience. Jogging and biking trail right on the property.The estate is the perfect setting for a family vacation. We are just minutes from the highway, Portland jetport and historic Old Port where you can enjoy the quaint shops or eat in an amazing local restaurant. A short drive to several beaches or a day trip to old Orchard Beach, Kennebunkport, Ogunquit or Boston.

We are a working horse farm you may see people who board their horses at River Winds riding on the trails or the family making hay to feed the horses in the winter. We even have mini horses and goats for people to enjoy patting.
River Winds event barn could host a special event such as a wedding, anniversary, family reunion or birthday. Our Event Manager could assist you in the planning and guide you to local vendors. A separate contract is necessary for barn events and additional guests. Some occasions we host public music events! Austin House guests are welcome to attend our music events.

We have an indoor heated pool perfect for a midwinter getaway with the family. Depending on Mother Nature we have a skating pond, snowmobile and cross country ski trails. Consider us next time your looking for a little rest and relaxation.

Property manager

Beth A Austin

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

With supervision indoor/outdoor pools & river

Events

No events allowed

Permission required for add’l house guest or event

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

300

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside fire pit only, dispose of butts

Extra Guests: Capacity overnight guests is 16 Parties, Weddings or other events are not allowed on the property without additional contracts.

Smoking: Allowed outside only. No smoking, vaping allowed in the house. No smoking near horse barn. evidence of smoking will loose security deposit

Candles: Are not allowed in or outside the house. Fireworks: Illegal per City of Saco & not allowed. Quiet Time City of Saco Ordinance: 10pm–7am.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Permission required for add’l house guest or event

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saco

Located in Saco, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Old Orchard Beach Pier and Dunegrass Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Saco River Cigars and Marden's Surplus and Salvage. Travelling with kids? Consider Funtown Splashtown USA and Aquaboggan Water Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Saco, ME

What's nearby

Engine - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Funtown Splashtown USA - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
Old Orchard Beach - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
Palace Playland - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
Old Orchard Beach Pier - 14 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

Saco Transportation Center - 10 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
‪Fish & Whistle - ‬10 min drive
‪Aroma Joe's - ‬10 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pastoral farm setting for your scenic Maine retreat! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Pastoral farm setting for your scenic Maine retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Pastoral farm setting for your scenic Maine retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pastoral farm setting for your scenic Maine retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pastoral farm setting for your scenic Maine retreat! located?

This family-friendly Saco holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Saco River and Swan Pond. Saco River Cigars and Saco Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Another wonderful stay at Austin House!

Our second stay at Austin House did not disappoint. Beautiful setting, lots of room, and plenty to do for everyone from grandparents to the kids…even the thunderstorm was stunning! Beth & her team were so helpful & friendly. Thanks for another great visit!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

14 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane F.

18 Jul, 2024

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

Beautiful view, extraordinary home

10 out of 10 across the board, you won’t be disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N.

29 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect for memorable family reunion

Property was easy access for driving and flying and super clean with plenty of space indoors and out for our gathering! The owners were readily available for any questions and to meet our needs. The property is beautifully well kept for weekend weddings and events, so weekday rentals are perfect if you don’t have an event scheduled there, but I’d also recommend them for catered events. It is also near beach and many Maine attractions - only wish we could stay longer but definitely will consider renting again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Linda T.

11 Oct, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family fun at the Farm

The property is stunning. Watching sunset from the deck each night was thrilling. The outdoor and indoor pool were a big plus. Very large dining area and perfect area for breakfast. There is plenty of bedrooms and extra spaces for quiet time. It was very hot at the end of June and beginning of July. Our only issue was the lack of air conditioning in areas of the house. Though there were some fans in the closets, some bedrooms were not air conditioned and it was extremely uncomfortable especially for relaxing in the evening. The main dining room had a portable air conditioner unit, but it did not help much with the heat. Also the kitchen and breakfast area were not air conditioned. The large, spacious sitting area upstairs was not air conditioned either. The price was very expensive and worth it, if in the correct season. That was our only disappointment.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jenny L.

30 Sept, 2022

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

NOT Pet Friendly

A group of our friends rented the estate for Labor Day Weekend – months in advance. The rules say up to two dogs allowed, but we had four so we messaged Beth to see if that was an issue, and if so, let us know so we can find another place. She doesn’t respond and confirms the reservation and the free cancellation window closes. The WEEK OF our stay, she messages and says that there will an extra $$$$ TOP of the $$$ pet fee. Since it was too late to book another place, we had no other choice but to accept that charge. A week later, Beth messages us again and says she is charging an additional $$$$$$$$ because there was pet hair in the pool and notes that we left dog waste in the yard. We know this is not true as we are extremely diligent about picking up after our dogs. This “pet-friendly” house cost us an extra fifteen hundred on top of the already expensive nightly fee. And this isn’t even including the cleaning fee! Beth mentions that luckily, the new pool liner was NOT scratched. So really, we were charged an extra fee for her to clean out the filter aka a very normal task when maintaining a pool. Aside from this issue, the estate is nice – but the rooms (except the master) are pretty small. At the cost/night, we still had to buy our own supplies (only one one trash bag and one extra roll of toilet paper were supplied). We encountered a power outage during our stay – which turns off not only the electricity, but running water as well. The host didn’t apologize for the inconvenience and just told us to wait it out. It only lasted about 1.5-2 hours, but that’s a long time when 15 people have to use the bathroom. On the last full day, someone who works at the farm/estate walks through the property without any notice – to get to the barn/venue. People start showing up to tour the venue for the remainder of the morning. Some of the dogs are reactive to strangers – so not only did the host inconvenience us, but put these people looking at the venue and her employee at risk by not alerting us. We’ve been renting for 10 years now – all of us are highly rated and not disrespectful to any property. There weren’t any cleaning instructions, but we took out all the trash and recycling, wiped down the counters, did all the dishes, and even started the laundry for dirty towels. This is the first time we have encountered such a host who decides to tack on unreasonable charges. Renters beware!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata D.

6 Sept, 2022

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

Absolutely perfect

We were so pleasantly surprised on arrival, the home is enormous, the kitchen absolutely perfect, the property pristine. It was difficult to leave at the end of our stay and everyone loved their time! We were joined by family from age 3 to 75, and everyone loved the experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Marlene J.

29 Jul, 2022

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

Wind River Farm Estate

It was like a home away from home. The owner (Beth) was helpful from beginning to end of stay. We are sending kudos to The cleaning staff. Every aspect of this 7,000 sq. Ft. House was immaculate. The house and property are very very well maintained. The kitchen adequately stocked for most likely anything you could possibly need. We absolutely enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Wind River Estate. Just beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moira D., Boston, MA

2 Jan, 2022

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

Fun & Games in Saco

This house had it all. The country-chic vibe. Tons of space. Heated indoor pool. Chef's kitchen. Horses, walking trails, Christmas decor ... I could go on and on. We are an extended family of 14 and everyone LOVED this house. We made a a few trips to Portland, but mostly hung out at this amazing property. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

27 Dec, 2021

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

Amazing Family Christmas!

Riverwinds was the ideal place for our family reunion Christmas! Plenty of space for all, a huge kitchen for cooking and gathering together, and an absolutely breathing taking property for taking snowy walks together!! Perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

seth k.

27 Nov, 2021

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

Perfect House for a Large Gathering

My family of 14+ just spent 4 fabulous days over Thanksgiving at River Winds Farm; what a treat! Beth and her family are lovely hosts and were incredibly responsive to our inquiries and needs. The kitchen was pretty central for our group, and it is a good setup: lots of counter space, plenty of good pots/pans (including oversized ones) and cooking utensils, and tons of place settings. The house also has several comfy sitting areas for reading and a large family room for visiting. The property offered nice views and easy access to walking trails - great for our dog. We would absolutely look forward to another stay here.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

19 Aug, 2021

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

Perfect family gathering place

The Austin house was the perfect spot for our extended family gathering. Plenty to see and do right on the property and lots of space for the kids to explore (and the adults to get away for some quiet!). Everyone we met at River Winds Farm was lovely and helpful, and our stay was a little slice of heaven.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guido F.

15 Jul, 2021

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

Peaceful

After this last year, being with family in a beautiful peaceful environment was what we needed

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

21 Sept, 2020

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

Perfect spot for the perfect weekend

We had an amazing time during our stay. The property was GORGEOUS and had everything you could need and more. Our big group had plenty of space and enjoyed the pools, spacious kitchen, and even got a volleyball game going in the field. The screened in porch was perfect for the early risers of our group to sip coffee. Additionally, there was a concert in the neighboring event barn the night we checked in which we were able to listen to and enjoy. One of the musicians even came over to our group after the show and continued to play just for us. It was like we had our own private show!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Juliana V.

1 Sept, 2020

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

Amazing Place

This place was everything and more! The pictures definitely do it justice it is even bigger than I imagined. Plenty of space for a group of 16 even had some beds left over. The kitchen was great it had everything we needed. The pool was amazing never felt like we were crowded and the indoor pool worked out perfectly especially for the night time. Views were spectacular and the firepit came in handy for the chilly nights. Everyone was very pleased with the experience we will definitely be staying here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Serena M.

24 Aug, 2020

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

Great house for family reunion or celebration!

The property is amazing and we had a blast with our family! Our dog needs a vacation from her vacation! Highly recommend for event/family reunion.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

TJ P.

10 Aug, 2020

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

Great family getaway

Our family enjoyed the property very much. Gina, Beth, and Pete are awesome. We’ll definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elena S., Tenafly

10 Aug, 2020

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

Magical property!!!

My family and I had an AMAZING stay at Beth's property. The place is perfect in every way, there was ample room for our large party (ages 2-85), no one was ever in anyone's way. We loved and made use of all the facilities, both the outdoor and indoor pool were wonderful and the adults and kids had a blast! We kayaked and swam in the river which was quite serene! We enjoyed walking through the meadows, hearing the frogs in the pond in the evenings and s'mores by the fire! The location is close to Portland, Kennebunkport and Old Orchard Beach. It gives one more then enough privacy and ideal relaxation. Thank you Beth!!! There really aren't enough words to describe how incredible of a time we had!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

janice t.

14 Jul, 2020

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

Family vacation!

We do a family vacation every year for our children and grandkids!! What a great place for a family vacation! The owner so nice and the house was perfect for all. The sprawling property was beautiful and well maintained!! House clean and kitchen welll stocked . Everyone had a blast !!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Douglas T.

1 Jul, 2020

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

Awesome property

Awesome property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

3 Jan, 2020

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

Christmas 2019!

All of our six children are now married and we have nine grandchildren. As much as we would love to make the song “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” a reality every year, we just weren’t going to fit for four days of Christmas Wild Rumpus. So we rented the most beautiful place to spend Christmas, a horse farm in Maine. The beds were soft and warm. The place was spotless. The kitchen was new and completely stocked so we could make Christmas and Christmas Eve dinners, and get this, all sit comfortably at one long beautiful table! Beth put Christmasy decorations everywhere, little lights and nutcrackers and pretty little lighted trees. Everything was done with her wonderful taste and attention to detail. She even put up a tree for us and hooked us up with a great guy and his wife who came over and took us all on a horse wagon ride....Beth was very accessible and so easy to work with and relaxed! The whole time was magical! We do a big family Christmas every other year so I don’t mind too much telling you to book this place while you can for 2020.....But in 2021 we may have to fight you for it!😉❤️

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

28 Nov, 2019

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

Highly recommended

First rate experience, 5 stars.

10/10 Excellent

chris q.

2 Oct, 2019

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

Beautiful home in Saco

We rented this for a fitness retreat and it blew away our expectations. 10/10 will be back and would recommend. Beth was great with communication and helping and the property itself was perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

21 Aug, 2019

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

Fun Girls Weekend!

Every year in August for the past 10 years we have been gathering for a girls weekend in a different location. This is our second year using VRBO. And I can honestly say we have been quite pleased. This property was exceptional. It was a great piece of property. It’s an excellent location for a family reunion , wedding or any other special event. We were 14 in number and the house comfortably sleeps 16. Tons of room, two pools, indoor and outdoor, fire pit, every necessity you could possibly need. I would highly recommend this house.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

16 Aug, 2019

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

Great place for a large family get together

Enjoyed the property and people

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Beth A Austin

River Winds Farm & Estate is a 160-acre family owned and operated property featuring event venue and lovely outdoor facilities suited for nearly any occasion. Established in 2002 by the Austin Family who first enjoyed it as their hobby and horse farm. Now, over the last decade, the family has decided to open its farm and estate up to the public to enjoy as much as they do. The property now serves as an events center, wedding venue, vacation and family function destination, and equestrian boarding and performance center.

Why they chose this property

The Estate features a fully-restored historic home, perennial gardens and lawns, acres of pastures and fields, woods and riding trails, mark this gorgeous property, all abutting the Saco River. The quaint, comfortable farmhouse with exposed wood beams and wide-plank floors, has plenty of room to spread out. The grounds provide room for lawn games and barbecues, swimming in the pool, or enjoying our miles of trails down to the river.

What makes this property unique

We are short drive to so many desirable destinations! Scenic day trip to the mountains. Short drive to the ocean. Twenty minute drive to Portland’s amazing restaurants, museums and shops. Hour and a half to Boston.