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7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 15743 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Washer

Enjoy the area

Saco, ME

Funtown Splashtown USA13 min drive
Palace Playland14 min drive
Old Orchard Beach Pier14 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Aster Room

1 Double Bed

Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Daisy Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Lilac Room

3 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 on 160 sprawling acres of manicured lawns and gardens, pastures and trails, and woodlands fronting the Saco River. The property features a fully restored historic home, Austin House, as accommodations, large event barn, equestrian boarding and performance arena, and numerous outdoor amenities for guests to experience. 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 a amazing local restaurant. A short drive to several beaches or a day trip to Kennebunkport, Ogunquit or Boston.

We are a working horse farm you very likely could see people who board their horses on the farm riding on the trails or River Winds staff making hay to feed the horses in the winter.

We also have an event barn where you 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

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

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 50 lbs 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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, 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 vacation 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Funtown Splashtown USA and Aquaboggan Water Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.

Saco, ME

What's nearby

Aquaboggan Water Park - 13 min drive
Funtown Splashtown USA - 13 min drive
Palace Playland - 14 min drive
Old Orchard Beach Pier - 14 min drive
Pirate's Cove - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Fish & Whistle - 10 min drive
Aroma Joe's - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 9 min drive
Taco Bell - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Perfect home for your scenic Maine stay! have a pool?

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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N.

29 July 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 October 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 September 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 September 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 July 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

About the host

Hosted by Beth A Austin

River Winds Farm & Estate is a 160-acre family owned and operated property featuring incomparable event venues and lovely outdoor facilities suited for nearly any occasion. Established in 2005 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 sunning, swimming in the pool, or enjoying our miles of trails down to the river.

What makes this property unique

Scenic day trip to the mountains. Twenty minute drive to the ocean. Twenty minute drive to Portland’s amazing restaurants, museums and shops. Hour and a half to Boston.

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