Home on Historical Springs Island and Saco River + Gym
This four bedroom 1.5 bath home on historic Springs Island in Biddeford has both the charm and amenities that you need for your next vacation. Stay in this restored new englander on the Saco River in Biddeford where you can enjoy the water at home or you are just a short drive to the many of the most traversed beaches in Maine. You are also within walking distance to thriving downtown Biddeford, its mill district, and all of its restaurants and shops. Guests also receive complimentary access to an offsite gym.
Property manager
Ian Imbert
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Biddeford
Located in Biddeford, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Orchard Beach and Ferry Beach State Park, while Biddeford City Theater and Engine are cultural highlights. Saco River Cigars and Marden's Surplus and Salvage are also worth visiting.
Biddeford, ME
What's nearby
Engine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Funtown Splashtown USA - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Old Orchard Beach - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Old Orchard Beach Pier - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
Palace Playland - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
Getting around
Saco Transportation Center - 14 min walk
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Fish & Whistle - 9 min walk
Subway - 3 min walk
Elements - 10 min walk
Wok N Roll - 8 min walk
Rapid Ray's - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Home on Historical Springs Island and Saco River + Gym pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Home on Historical Springs Island and Saco River + Gym?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Home on Historical Springs Island and Saco River + Gym?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Home on Historical Springs Island and Saco River + Gym located?
Nestled on the beach, this Biddeford holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Saco River, Biddeford City Theater and Engine. Saco River Cigars and Saco Museum are also within 15 minutes. Saco Transportation Center is 14 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very nice classic old country house.
Has many amenities including a fire pit, radio, several TV’s, and being near the water. We are 7 people from 3 generations and every one of us found something we enjoyed with this beautiful home!
We had a lovely stay with Ian being a responsive host. The home had everything we needed and was clean. The home is a short walk to restaurants, coffee and bars.
The neighborhood is lacking and not the best area. But we did feel safe and didn’t even see another neighbor.
Our stay was just right with enough beds for our adult family. We really enjoyed the kitchen stocked with pots, pans, cutting boards etc so we could cook meals and eat in. We enjoyed the large dining room for meals and playing games. The location on the River and small foot bridge to the sand bar was nice for a quick swim and morning yoga. The picnic table was perfect for a tye dying project. A short drive to Portland, Wells, Biddeford Pool and York made this property a good spot for us.
We enjoyed coffee at Elements (thank you Ian) and the interior decorating store, “White Door.”
Both are a must if you stay here.
Stephen J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Murari AJ P.
5 July 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
What you see is not what it is
I’ll try my best to be objective about our stay:
Positives:
1: The host left a handwritten welcome card, couple of things about the property and he being a superhost.
2: Parking for 2 cars
3: Towels & Toiletries
Things that could be better:
1: Damp smell all over the house right after you open the door. Its feels old and dingy with uneven floors.
2: Bathrooms don’t have locks! This is a simple fix.
3: A better / new couch would be nice. The Couch in the living room is very dusty and by it’s condition, should have been disposed by now.
4: There were ants in the pull out bed upstairs! There were also ants near dining.
5: Understand its a pet friendly property, but there was a lot of pet hair on bedsheets, blankets. a good vaccum cleaner should help.
6: The ‘Beach’ access over the new ramp is good. But it’s filled with broken branches and looks unkempt for someone to sit / put a chair and relax.
7: The neighborhood where this property is located feels a bit shady and insecure. All
of us felt this. (Understand the host can’t do much about it but when we pay twice as much as a premium Hotel for one night, guess our expectation was different)
To summarize, this place needs a solid revamp in almost everything. We asked for a 11am checkout instead of 10am so we can go to downtown for breakfast and then pack our bags but the host promptly rejected it saying they have same day turn over. No worries. The cleaner was outside at 9:45 AM.
Murari AJ P.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Ian Imbert
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests