Perched on Maine's rugged Atlantic coast, around 35 minutes by car from the vibrant waterfront city of Portland, Hills Beach is a tranquil stretch of soft golden sand, ideal for a revitalizing weekend getaway or laid-back family vacation. This little slice of paradise is a scenic 10-minute drive from bustling Biddeford, a cosmopolitan college town with a thriving arts scene, chic shops and welcoming restaurants where you can feast on everything from fresh, locally sourced seafood to Italian-style thin crust pizza. Hills Beach vacation rentals include stylish condos, cozy cottages and luxurious family houses, so there's something for everyone.
Should you ever tire of lounging around by the sea, you'll find an eclectic array of attractions virtually on the doorstep of your Hills Beach vacation rental. For a fun-packed family day out, make a beeline for Funtown Splashtown USA, a colorful amusement park packed with adrenalin-pumping thrill rides, hair-rising water slides and stalls serving irresistible fairground treats like cotton candy, salt water taffy and soft serve ice cream. For further kid-friendly thrills, Aquaboggan Water Park boasts twisting flumes, a giant wave pool and a challenging mini golf course. For a taste of local history, head to the Biddeford Mills Museum, where you can learn all about the town's once-thriving textiles industry.
The shimmering waters around Hills Beach lure anglers from far and wide, who flock here to land highly-prized catches such as bass, bluefish, tuna and mackerel. Expert local fishers will be all too happy to let you join their charters, ensuring that you won't return home from sea empty handed. If that sounds too much like hard work, you could board a boat in search of enchanting local marine life like playful porpoises and adorable seals. Should you prefer to stay on dry land, the region is a dream for discerning shoppers, with bargain filled outlet villages, treasure packed antiques stores and elegant fashion boutiques.
Hills Beach vacation rentals are in particularly high demand during the peak summer season of June to August. At this time of year you can expect late sunsets and weather that's usually pleasantly warm rather than stiflingly hot. During late spring or early fall, crowds are thinner but temperatures are still often very agreeable. Winters, by contrast, can get very chilly, with a strong chance of snowfall or biting winds likely if you're visiting between December and February.
There's no shortage of natural spectacle on and around Hills Beach. On your way down to the shore you'll traverse rolling sand dunes, while the nearby wetlands provide a scenic home for all manner of wild animals, from snapping turtles to delicate songbirds. A 20-minute drive from Hills Beach will bring you to Ferry Beach State Park, where you'll find over 100 acres of sandy shorelines, lush woodlands, pristine hiking trails and shaded picnic areas.
Our 2023 property listings offer a large selection of 57 vacation rentals around Hills Beach. From 47 house rentals to 14 cottage rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.