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NEW 5 BED 3 BATH, WATER VIEWS, AND 1 MIN WALK TO BEACH! GAMEROOM IS THE BOMB!!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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WATER VIEWS FROM HOME AND YARD
Beautiful new home - options to hang out together or have some space to yourself
Spacious kitchen and new appliances
Barstools and plenty of kitchen counter space
Dining room with beautiful views. Plus 4 barstools at kitchen counter

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Camp Ellis Beach
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

NEW 5 BED 3 BATH, WATER VIEWS, AND 1 MIN WALK TO BEACH! GAMEROOM IS THE BOMB!!

UPDATE on Russell Cove Cottage: Sadly the 1907 version of Russell Cove Cottage had to be demolished and this was accomplished in mid October 2024. New home is 5 bedrooms and 3 baths including an en-suite in primary king bedroom. We are in a family neighborhood and have a large yard for fun, games, and relaxing.

Construction is complete and summer is fully booked. First vacationers already loving the space :)

1st floor king bedroom across from full bath with shower.

2nd floor Primary bedroom with beautiful water view and king size bed and wait for it..... ENSUITE PRIVATE BATH with shower - I can't wait to stay here myself :)
Additional 2nd floor bedroom with queen bed and water view / another bedroom with full bed / and also another bedroom with 2 twin beds, one with a trundle for a total of 3 twins. 2nd floor full bath in addition to the en-suite bath.
Relaxation spaces:
*SUNROOM overlooking the river / bay where you will see lobster boats and likely some kayakers
*DECK adjacent to sunroom with same view
*FRONT PORCH for relaxing on street side
*BACKYARD firepit area with plenty of seating and 2 picnic tables for outdoor dining
*GAME ROOM for hanging out watching tv on big screen television or playing games - arcade basketball, air hockey, video games, and other games *COVERED PATIO AREA with hanging porch style swings overlooking beautiful water view

We have an absolutely gorgeous view of the harbor, relax with a cool drink while you watch the lobster boats bring home dinner! We are a mere one minute stroll to the beach - you can spend the day at the beach and still be close to the conveniences of the cottage - super important while with children. We have a wonderful yard for adults and kids alike. Our gameroom is pretty amazing, and kids will play air hockey, arcade basketball, video games without being overhead of the main living area. Such a bonus when it's time to come home from the beach, when kids are waiting for parents to wake up, or in the case of rain. Our house has something for everyone!

Our village boasts gift shops, restaurants, general store, artist studio, etc. Kayak rentals, deep sea fishing and whale watches available just down the street. As if that is not enough, Old Orchard Beach is only 4 miles.

Further details: Striper fishing is great! Enjoy ice cream and gift shopping. Lobster available cooked or uncooked right around the corner. Generations of families return year after year for the great atmosphere and fun of a true Maine ocean village. We believe that you will definitely want to come back next year, and we will warmly welcome you!

We provide a cooler on wheels, cart for transporting beach supplies (also provided), all linens, and paper/plastic goods for your convenience.

Home will now have heat and air conditioning without having to use window air conditioners.

Dedicated laundry room for ease of use and additional comfort.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our of an abundance of respect for all of our neighbors, including those who rise early for work, we require quiet time after 10pm.
L. Vitone (Initials to protect identity) and any friends/family are banned from property and would violate house rules to be present on 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saco

Located in Camp Ellis, a neighbourhood in Saco, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Orchard Beach and Ferry Beach State Park, while Engine and Harmon Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Old Orchard Beach Parasail and Funtown Splashtown USA. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Saco, ME

What's nearby

  • Camp Ellis Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Palace Playland - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Engine - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 7 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Brunswick - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jumpin' Jake's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Huot's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tami Lyn's Place - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW 5 BED 3 BATH, WATER VIEWS, AND 1 MIN WALK TO BEACH! GAMEROOM IS THE BOMB!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW 5 BED 3 BATH, WATER VIEWS, AND 1 MIN WALK TO BEACH! GAMEROOM IS THE BOMB!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW 5 BED 3 BATH, WATER VIEWS, AND 1 MIN WALK TO BEACH! GAMEROOM IS THE BOMB!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW 5 BED 3 BATH, WATER VIEWS, AND 1 MIN WALK TO BEACH! GAMEROOM IS THE BOMB!! located?

This family-friendly Saco holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Camp Ellis Beach and Old Orchard Beach Parasail. Saco River and Ferry Beach State Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable with lots of cozy corners. Easy access to beach with great rocks; on a quiet road; game room enjoyed by all ages; store within walking distance with super breakfast sandwiches and lobster rolls. Water views were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Great house!

New house…close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was beautiful as shown. Great location. Everything you need is provided. Great family house with game room and great yard. Host provided all necessary information for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

eva D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the house. Swings in the back yard with that view was amazing. Can't wait to go back. It was perfect for my family of 10 which included 5 year old twins who wants to go back tomorrow. Sara was the perfect host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emily n.

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

Amazing location!

We enjoyed our stay very much! Property was steps from the beach and the game room was a major plus for the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is absolutely stunning! Clean, new with everything you need. The rooms were all beautifully decorated. The home is huge with very comfortable beds. The back yard not only had an awesome view, but the kids loved it. Short walk to beach and short drive to OOB. I would 100% highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene G., Franklin, MA USA

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

Amazing Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at Camp Ellis. The house was amazing. Every room had air conditioning so we slept great and we loved being so close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomasina t.

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

love it love it love it

perfect family getaway close enough to beach close enough to tour maine perfect area for runs/walks cottage comfy well stocked
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

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

Perfect end of summer vacation.

Our family loves Camp Ellis and this trip did not disappoint. The house was well set up and my children enjoyed the bedrooms and game room. The view of the ocean and the boats from the bedroom windows were nice to wake up to.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael g., Oxford Warren county

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

Russell cove cottage ,camp ellis maine

Had a great time.the cottage was very nice and would be a great vacation place especially for a family with children.excellent location and neighborhood.sara the host was very nice and kept in contact through out the trip.overall had a great time and would highly recommend russel cove cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol D., Baltic, CT

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

Dziekans

We have been takimg a family vacation to Maine for about 20yrs. We've stayed here for 18yrs and look forward to it yearly, even as our children are now adults!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K., Stow, MA

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

Cozy, quaint, beautiful views

For a family of 6, the Russell's cottage had plenty of room. The rooms were small but very comfortable! There was a separate gameroom (not connected to the main house from the inside) that my teenagers enjoyed. Linens, towels and beach gear (baseball chairs..not beach chairs) provided which was fantastic. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

amandarchris

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

Fantastic beach vacation!

The house was great, perfect for a family. We stayed with grandparents, and two families with children 6 and under. The beach was so close and easy to go back and forth for naps and lunch. The house was well stocked with general goods, all things needed for cooking, and had so many beach supplies as well! Our host was communicative and responded to questions/concerns quickly and thoroughly. We’re hoping to stay again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith K.

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

Love This Place!

The house, with it's front porch, back sun room, and game room, is very çlean and comfortable. It's a 2 minute walk to the beach, close to Huot's Seafood Restaurant, and just around the corner from the Bistro/Camp Ellis General Store which makes great sandwiches and awesome lobster rolls. There are many quiet side streets for walking and biking. We've stayed here for 10 years and will continue to make this home our summer vacation destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Donald R., Plattsburgh, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location - quaint property

Facility was fine although a bit dated and not as painted and updated as appears in Vrbo. Overall however, it was quite pleasant and the location is great! Easy to get to, close to the beach although quite a walk to get to an extensive walking beach but all was fine. The communication with the owner was great, very thoughtful and clear about all the details we needed. Front and back porches were very delightful and enjoyed by all. Overall, a nice place to spend a vacation in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Russell Cove was a very relaxing retreat. There were 5 of us staying there. Our kids (3) loved the house, especially the game room. My teenage daughter loved the sun room that looked out to the bay. The house was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Sara was a great host and answered my questions quickly and gave great suggestions. The location was perfect as it was close to so many beaches and just a short drive to Old Orchard Beach, Portland and the Kennebunks. Thank you for a relaxing vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Bastian family2022

We had a wonderful time at Russell Cove House. So many great things to say about this home. Comfortable, room to be with family or time to yourself. I know the house had an impact on the grandkids as they were upset we had to leave. Sad faces from a 3 year old to the adults,, we all had as we were to say goodbye to a home we've come to love and Camp Ellis. We are so looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

PEACEFUL!

We were in Miane for a family wedding and this was a great place to be away from the hustle and bustle and have time to relax! At first we were concerned that the heat from the first floor would not make it to the second floor in the October cold but we soon find oursleves toasty warm on the second floor. Great place for walks and sight seeing! The owners were super responsive even when we accidentally locked our whole family out at night! Thanks for a Wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

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

Great house, great location, great time!

This is the second year in a row that we rented Russell Cove Cottage and for a second year in a row we had a great time. The house is great and is super comfortable. They provide everything you need so you don't have to bring anything but clothes and food. Great view of the Saco River and literally 100 yards from stand in the sand on the beach. Everything was great and literally the only thing I could complain about is the air hockey table in the game room needs to be replaced. Otherwise everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Kitchen had all that we ever needed. The outside space was great. It was a bit chilly when we were there so they playroom and games were a huge hit. The 4 seasons room was magnificent. There was ample space for everyone. The views were beautiful! I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coral O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is absolutely beautiful and the host is extremely kind and communicative! We loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as advertised and perfect for the weekend we had in mind. The extremely short walk to the beach made it very easy to spend time there without needing to pack coolers and bags, with easy bathroom and snack access back at the house. There was plenty of parking for my friends who drove from all over and we had tons of space inside as well. Our only complaint was with the oven, which cooked fine but did require some upfront learning on how to control it and ensuring it stayed on. Once we figured it out, we enjoyed some fresh caught white fish that we caught Friday morning. I would strongly recommend this home for your trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place looks great and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and so were the views and neighborhood. Would definitely love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second summer in which we have stayed at Russell Cove cottage in Saco’s Camp Ellis. Once again we loved our time on the southern Maine coast. The brand new home which replaced the original cottage this year is terrific. The property owners are detail-oriented and in this rebuild they definitely got all the details right!The location of the property cannot be beat with water views from both the front porch and back patios and decks, including covered space in the back yard. The interior views from the windows are just as magnificent. A year ago we were beyond satisfied with the property and our stay. It is hard to believe that the new house made this year’s visit even more special. The property owners are attentive and responsive in every respect and we hope to return to this beautiful home in such a lovely setting for many summers to come. Thank you once again for allowing us the pleasure and privilege of enjoying your wonderful beach home!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sara Russell BSN RN

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We are a professional couple who have two AWESOME adult children. Although we are spread across the U.S. now, we are each born and raised in Maine and we love our little coastal village. We go to great lengths to spend time together and Russell Cove Cottage is the absolute best place to enjoy family time. While our original 117 year old cottage was no longer able to accommodate vacationers due to age, we undertook a massive project to create a beautiful new 5BR/3Bath 2500+ sq ft home with bed/bath on both levels, a dedicated laundry room, brand new kitchen with lots of counter space, our legendary beautiful views, porch, sunroom, deck, covered lounge area, and gameroom. As always, we will provide most anything your family needs for an awesome vacation! We will continue to stock paper goods, linens, toys, beach supplies etc. We were very sad to say goodbye to the original Russell Cove Cottage and also thrilled to introduce the new and improved version which will provide a family friendly retreat for at least the next 117 years.

Why they chose this property

Our village is a quiet, family oriented neighborhood with lots of year round residents. Great place to walk to the jetty, the docks, of course the beach, and yet Old Orchard Beach and all its excitement is only 4 miles away. As for our home, have made every effort to make this a place where families will cherish their time together and desire to return each year. It seems we have hit the right combination as families have made their summer vacation memories here for 2 decades.

What makes this property unique

One way, quiet street close to the beach. Great yard, view, fire pit, picnic tables with umbrellas. Tons of great sightseeing within an hour (often much less) and the fun and excitement of Old Orchard Beach just a few miles down the road. Enjoy all the action and then come on back to Russell Cove and Camp Ellis for a family oriented evening. Or hang out for the whole day at the beach. We have everything you need to enjoy your day, and wheeled strollers to get your stuff back and forth. You will be hard pressed to find a spot with all of the relaxation spaces we provide: sunroom, deck, porch, gameroom, and covered patio area with shade and hanging porch style swings. Relax in the shade with a cool drink in the heat of the day or venture out into the sun and play in the yard, or head down to the beach - just a one minute walk - with beach stroller and all the supplies you need for a great day on the ocean.

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