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Sunny, spacious, family-friendly beach house minutes from all OOB offers

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A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a pendant light.
A two-story white house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a flag.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a stand, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.
A backyard with a picnic table, chairs, and a small shed.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and two wooden bar stools.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Old Orchard Beach Pier
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bunk bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Top floor landing

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunny, spacious, family-friendly beach house minutes from all OOB offers

Kick back at Shellcastle!

This 4BD, 2BA house offers both plenty of space in a quiet neighborhood with 10-minute walking access to the beach (only 6 blocks!), the pier, miniature golf, amusement park, train station, and more. Parking for 3 cars in the driveway, 2 cars in front of the property. Spacious fenced yard with charcoal grill, and a fire pit with Adirondack chairs for relaxing on cool beach evenings. Our “game garage” includes a pool table, foosball, and dart board.

Shellcastle is 3 floors. The first floor offers a circular floor plan with the kitchen, dining room, family room, sunroom, and a bathroom with standing shower. The kitchen is fully equipped with a new fridge and an island. Kid-friendly dishes and utensils provided. The dining room has a large square table with 8 chairs for the family. (Bring in island seats from the kitchen for additional people!) The family room has a 55-inch TV with a Roku device for streaming, a reclining couch, and a comfy chair with an ottoman for lounging, plus games and puzzles. The sunroom has a love seat (excellent for reading) and a card table (excellent for puzzles). The sunroom/entryway and hallway connecting the sunroom and the kitchen have plenty of hooks for jackets, towels, etc.

The second floor has 3 bedrooms (2 with queen beds and a bunk room with a full bed and a twin) plus another bathroom with two sinks and an 8-foot tub/shower combo with double shower heads. The third floor has a bedroom with a king size bed and a landing area outside the bedroom with a full bed, a twin bed plus a trundle twin, and a travel crib as well. Every bedroom has 40 inch LED TV's and Roku devices. All bedrooms and the landing area have window A/C units during the summer. Linens are not provided; guests should bring their own or rent linens locally.

Guests access Shellcastle via keyless entry with your own unique code. We are a dog-friendly home; no cats, no exceptions. Initial $100 pet fee covers one dog; bring a second pup for an additional $50. We offer a robust digital guest book with lots of recommendations for your stay. Come relax and unwind at Shellcastle!

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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
Travel crib available on request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only. Pet fee covers 1 dog. Add'l dogs $50ea.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking outside or in
Guests staying through Thursday are asked to put out the trash bins for pickup on Thursday morning and replace them on Thursday evening.
Do not use the manual door knob lock on the front door. Use the digital keypad lock only.
House should be left broom-clean. If guests use the dryer, the lint tray should be emptied.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2123901vb
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

About the area

Old Orchard Beach

Located in Old Orchard Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. Shoppers can check out Maine Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Old Orchard Beach and Thompson's Point. Travelling with kids? Consider Aquaboggan Water Park and Old Orchard Beach Parasail.
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Old Orchard Beach, ME

What's nearby

  • Old Orchard Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pirate's Cove - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harmon Historical Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Palace Playland - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 14 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolce Crema Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Big Shots Brews & Bites - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ma's Jumpin' Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Whaler - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Surf 6 - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny, spacious, family-friendly beach house minutes from all OOB offers pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sunny, spacious, family-friendly beach house minutes from all OOB offers?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny, spacious, family-friendly beach house minutes from all OOB offers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny, spacious, family-friendly beach house minutes from all OOB offers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny, spacious, family-friendly beach house minutes from all OOB offers located?

This family-friendly Old Orchard Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Old Orchard Beach and Old Orchard Beach Pier. Pirate's Cove and Harmon Historical Museum are also within 15 minutes. Old Orchard Beach Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our week in Old Orchard Beach! The location of this house was perfect, walking distance to the beach and many restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was just as described. Walkable location to beach and to downtown shops and restaurants. The game garage was great to have for our group of teenagers and adults. There was a nice wagon and good beach chairs in garage too. Our host, Lior was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly what we were expecting. Which is not common when renting in OOB, we have found that a lot of people are not honest with the descriptions.. The only reason why I gave three stars on the price is because I feel that every house up here is overpriced for the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, well-stocked home in a quiet, dog friendly neighborhood. We enjoyed the game room and fenced, grassy area with fire pit. The house could use some TLC but otherwise great rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us! We are very happy you enjoyed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a fun weekend with friends. Walking distance to beach. Fun house with small yard and game room which really adds to the property and gave us a place to hangout and entertain ourselves when bad weather came through. We had a really good time at this property and would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pros: Great location away from the craziness, but can walk to beach using their wagon.Spacious rooms. Great communication with host.Family friendly.Kitchen is stocked well.Game room in garage, fire pit, & beach items.TV’s in each bedroom.Plenty of closet space. Nice front porch.Cons: Older home with 3 floors. The house can use a deep cleaning & some upgrades.Be aware you have to rent sheets for your beds & towels.No hair dryer.Furniture is worn. Need more hooks to hang towels.Main floor shower is very small. Hard to justify the cleaning fee we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Short walk to the beach, beds were comfortable. Love that it’s dog friendly… the internet went out and my husband reached out and everything was sorted very quickly! Very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property for a large family that has no mobility issues. The host was easy to communicate with before and throughout the stay. Beds were comfortable. Having to provide my own linens, make the beds, and set up window, AC unit after a long day of travel was tiring, but once all of that was done, our family had a very nice time. Old Orchard Beach is a fun location to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a great time

We had family throughout the week and there was great space for everyone. Walk to the beach and pier were close. Neighbors were so nice and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much! We were happy to host you and hope you'll be back next season.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for families

Owner was responsive and attentive, the location was great, just a short walk to beach. The layout was great for families, the detached game room is a huge bonus! Only thing is because of the proximity to street, you can get some loud people walking by later at night depending on where you are in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much! We were happy to host you and hope you'll be back next season.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location very convenient to walk to beach (10 min walk) and the pier (20 min walk). Cleanliness of the house was subpar. Air condition filters were filthy, wbed covers were filthy. Chairs had large stains and couch was extremely warn. The shower curtain liner had black mold on it. It was clear the floors were not cleaned before we arrived. My baby's hands and feet were black within 2 minutes of crawling on the floor. Owner said a delivery of toilet paper was on its way but it never arrived. It is apparent owner does not invest back into the home. If you are not worried about cleanliness but only location this is a decent spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2026
We are so very sorry this happened. We have terminated that cleaner.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week at our home away from home, as always. We love this house, it's perfect for us. Has everything you need to feel like you are at home. Lior is a great host and very responsive to anything that comes up. The internet went out with some weather and Lior had it up and running within an hour of us contacting him. Can't wait for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
Thanks so much! We are so glad to have you back each summer. See you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a large group!

The layout of the house was perfect for a family of 2 couples and 2 singles, all 21+ and 3 dogs. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the dishes, pans, and gadgets that we needed. 2 full bathrooms was a definite plus. The yard and game garage were bonuses. The location to the beach was a good hike, so we didn't feel guilty about all the ice cream! We would definitely recommend this property and stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October 6th Weekend

The house was perfect for my 8 friends. Plenty of room, yard was great for Cornhole and the game room was fun. Walking distance to downtown was easy. Lior communicated with me throughout and we would recommend this house for summer trips to OOB. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2024 Stay

This property is exactly as described on the VRBO website, it was clean and perfect for our family of 9. So much room, house is stocked with everything you need even beach things like chairs and a wagon which came in extremely handy. Just a short walk away from all the activity at the center of town. Communication with the owner was great, always just a text away and always making sure we were happy with the accommodations. Thank you for sharing your house with others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun for all!

Had a great time. Walking distance to the beach, mini golf, restaurants, the pier. Dogs loved our walks and we enjoyed looking at the houses. A very campy and easy to care for place. The game house was a great addition! Kitchen and baths had everything we needed for a few days. Lawn was a wonderful spot to read a book or for wine and chatting after dark. Lior was very attentive and offered great suggestions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much! We were happy to host you and are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you’ll come back to Shellcastle again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay with a family

This was a wonderful weekend spent at Shellcastle! Our hosts were so communicative, and responded quickly if we needed something. The house itself was super clean, and very well done to host a family! They had a travel crib for my little one, and lots of space for my big kids to spread out. There were awesome toys and games there (I highly recommend tackling a 500 piece puzzle if you stay the weekend). The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare the food we brought for our kids, and there were plenty of great restaurants nearby to order takeout! The game room was AMAZING, and my kids had a great time in there. I couldn't recommend it any more highly--- try it, you won't regret your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much! We so enjoyed hosting you and are so glad you had a wonderful time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Room for many

We went on vacation with our dogs and our college and high school kids and all their friends. We had plenty of room for all. TVs in all bedrooms and livingroom avoided down time arguments. The game room with pool table and dart board let them play their music and give them a space to congregate away from mom and dad. Although the distance to the beach or down town Old Orchard Beach was further than I would walk, the kids did take those walks. The nearby beach was beautiful and a great place to play ball with our labrador retriever. We were centrally located so it was a short drive to anything we wanted to do in the area. The house was clean and comfortable with a spacious kitchen. There was air conditioning in every room. There was a fire pit for late evening fun. The instructions emailed by the owner were clear. Thanks for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
had fun. great house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway

Property did not disappoint! Great location, great host, great town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

OOB August

Great house and yard for our family. Everything we needed was available to us in the house. The house was very clean and the owners were very responsive with our questions. The only drawback was being located at the top of a hill, which was a disadvantage with little ones. But, we did figure out that it was best to load our vehicles and be dropped off at a beach entrance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We had a great time! The location was great, within walking distance of all the fun stuff downtown and the beach, but not too close that it was noisy. We appreciated the AC's being on when we first checked in, it was a really hot day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable

Comfortable furniture, good TV and good wifi. Beach chairs, umbrella, beach toys all available, well used and much appreciated. The game room was such a great amenity for the very active youngsters (14, 12, 10) as well as all the board games and bunk beds. The kitchen had everything we needed. Proximity to the fabulous beach was a treat as well. Mostly clean but the oven hadn’t been cleaned in a long time. On the 2nd floor, there is no mirror anywhere other than the bathroom which makes it tough with so many people sharing the one bathroom. One of the 2nd floor bedrooms had no reading lamp and no trash can. The stairs to the 3rd floor are extremely steep & small making it very precarious and difficult to carry things up or down. There is no dresser or closet on the 3rd floor either. Other closet doors are either off altogether or broken. Of the dozens of vacation rentals I have used, this is the first time I had to rent linens so that was a bit weird. However it was a wonderful home base for our family to enjoy the beach and see some sights in Portland. I would rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always the best week

This is our 4th year at Shellcastle and as always it was a perfect week. We look forward to this every year and it never disappoints. The house is so perfect for our big group of "big kids". They have the best time every year. Enough space for 10+ people with our visiting friends and the game room and side yard make our stay even better. Once off the beach and not down at the pier it keeps everyone entertained. Can't wait for next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yearly vacation

This property has been used my 9 of us the last 2 years and it has everything we need for sleeping and cooking while being close enough to beach and activities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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