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Spacious Ocean View Getaway, 3 min walk to beach with large fenced in yard

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Our private neighborhood path to the beach, lined with beach roses!
Big (12x24) elevated deck w/ ocean views+access to yard. Grill has been upgraded
Exterior
Deck rail bar with ocean views.
Fire pit, large yard, and deck with bar seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14348.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Scarborough, ME
  • Pine Point Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Old Orchard Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk Room

4 Single Beds

King Guest

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Ocean View Bonus Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Queen Guest

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

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

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Ocean View Getaway, 3 min walk to beach with large fenced in yard

2024 updates: mini splits AC in all rooms and living areas except the primary bedroom and the 2nd floor bonus room (these rooms will still be cooled with window units*). Tv in living room has been upgraded to a 60” smart TV.

PLEASE NOTE, we accept NON-SHEDDING (hypoallergenic) pets only, additional fee of $200 per pet applies. If you have a low shedding dog, or a strategy for keeping hairs contained, feel free to make your case.

Kickstart your Maine getaway with ocean views and a central location. Choose your own adventure: On one side, a 3 minute walk down private neighborhood paths takes you to 7 miles of sandy beach for relaxation and play. On the other, a 3 minute walk takes you to the boat launch at Scarborough marsh and the Nonesuch River for fishing, boating, or just floating. Or stick around the house to enjoy the large deck with water views, BBQ, basement bar, and ample outdoor space. Welcome to Driftwood Sands.

The space:
Water views from almost every room, large outdoor entertaining space, fenced yard, firepit, basement bar/game room/library, eat-in kitchen, 5 bedrooms sleep 14 with room to spare, and driveway space for 10+ cars. 20 minute drive from Portland International Airport and 5 minutes to Old Orchard Pier.

3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the ground level, 1 large bonus room bedroom above the garage, and 1 large attic bedroom over the living room. Additional bath on the 2nd level. Open kitchen, dining, bistro, and living area with doors to the deck on the 2nd level.

Beach supplies provided: 1 beach cart, 10 beach chairs, 2 umbrellas, 2 boogie boards, 10 beach towels, sandcastle/digging toys, games (bocce and spike ball).

A day at Driftwood Sands:
Hit the fully stocked eat-in kitchen first thing in the morning to grab a cup o’ joe from the Keurig or French Press. Then head out to watch the light change over the ocean and plan your day at the outdoor dining table/deck rail bar while the kids (or kids at heart) roll out of the bunkroom to play in the yard below. Ready for breakfast? Zip over to the Holy Donut to grab a maple bacon donut before starting your adventure, or have a seat at the sunny bistro area to fuel up.

Located within walking distance to the beach, marsh, river, restaurants, and deli, you could easily spend a day adventuring without a car. Looking to stray farther afield? Old Orchard Pier, Palace Playland, kayak and bike rentals, fishing charters, Saco Drive-In, Aquaboggan Water Park, Funtown Splashtown USA, golf courses and more are all within a 10 minute drive. Sunburnt or sunned-out? A quick 20 minute drive into Portland gets you a day of shopping, restaurants and city fun.

As your day winds down, stop by the marsh on your way home to slow down and watch the sunset over the water. As night falls, head back to the house to grab a burger off the BBQ and saunter down to the fire pit to regale the group on your escapades. Then head inside to the basement bar and turn on the game, grab a puzzle or board game from the shelf to gather around, or cozy up with a book from the library before heading off to bed. With 4 bedrooms plus a bunk room, there is plenty of space for everyone to recuperate before another day of fun in the sun.

Amenities include: Board games, a variety of books, 4 Roku equipped TVs, 2 electric fireplaces, fire pit, propane BBQ grill, deck, large outdoor space, beach access, river access, free wi-fi, complimentary tea and coffee, complimentary house slippers, laundry. All linens, pillows, and bedding are provided. Basic toiletries also complimentary.

Please note, we accept non-shedding pets only, additional fee of $200 per pet applies.

2 pack 'n plays available, plus a fold out Ottoman that serves as a cot (firm foam surface)

*AC window units in garage bonus room and master bedroom are installed around Memorial Day, removed around Indigenous People’s Day, based on the weather. If you are visiting around these weekends and prefer they be installed earlier, or left in later, just let us know.

***After receiving a few noise complaints from a neighboring property, we have installed a decibel monitor on the shed in the corner of the yard. It is a combined video and sound monitoring system, which will alert us if noise on the property is excessive.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Non-shedding pets only, please. Maximum of 3 pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Scarborough

Located in Pine Point, a neighbourhood in Scarborough, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. While the natural beauty of Old Orchard Beach and Thompson's Point can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Old Orchard Beach Pier. Travelling with kids? Consider Aquaboggan Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Hadlock Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Scarborough, ME

What's nearby

  • Pine Point Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Palace Playland - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pirate's Cove - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 11 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lone Pine Brewing Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Patio Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pier French Fries - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pine Point Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Eatery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Ocean View Getaway, 3 min walk to beach with large fenced in yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious Ocean View Getaway, 3 min walk to beach with large fenced in yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Ocean View Getaway, 3 min walk to beach with large fenced in yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Ocean View Getaway, 3 min walk to beach with large fenced in yard located?

This family-friendly Scarborough holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pine Point Beach and Grand Beach. Old Orchard Beach and Palace Playland are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jennie Austin

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