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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Biddeford, ME
  • Place, Freddy Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hills Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Get-a-way/Beach Access/View of Saco River-See Reviews

Everyone loves this completely renovated 2-bedroom cottage 'High View', with a view of the Saco inlet and is just a stone's throw from one of Maine's best rated beaches! It is located on a side street and next to the mouth of the Saco River!

We also have a 3 br home next door which we also rent if you need to accommodate multi families. See here vrbo #370618

Wonderfully decorated and renovated. Third property from the beach. New windows in 2015, completely resided the outside in 2016, painted the inside in May 2017, brand new flooring in 2018.

Hill's Beach is very quiet and just far enough to get away from all the tourist beaches. For the most part, the only people who frequent this area of beach are those who live on the street, approximately 10 houses. So the large, sandy beach is almost all yours!

With an outside shower, you can rinse off with warm water after coming up from the beach!

If you have kids (like our family), you will enjoy the peace of mind being on a side street with very little traffic and the large yard for the kids to run and play while they wait for you to go to the beach. Once on the beach you will find a majestic, panoramic view of islands and a jetty...It is fabulous!

Note: Linens are not provided. Signed rental agreement must be submitted after booking.

Thanks! Hope you get to enjoy Maine this summer!
Jonathan and Carrie

Keywords: vacation home, cottage, by the sea, beach, pet friendly, New England town, get a way

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No cats.Many people, including owners, allergic.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

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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 deadlock

About the area

Biddeford

Located in Biddeford, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Cape Arundel Golf Club and Pirate's Cove are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Old Orchard Beach and Vaughn's Island Preserve. Marden's Surplus and Salvage and Funtown Splashtown USA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Biddeford, ME

What's nearby

  • Freddy Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hills Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 20 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Palace Playland - 20 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 25 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 10 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Elevate Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Jumpin' Jake's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Asian House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria 207 - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Get-a-way/Beach Access/View of Saco River-See Reviews pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Get-a-way/Beach Access/View of Saco River-See Reviews?

As of 25 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Get-a-way/Beach Access/View of Saco River-See Reviews on 6 June 2026 start from NZ$615, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family Get-a-way/Beach Access/View of Saco River-See Reviews?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Get-a-way/Beach Access/View of Saco River-See Reviews?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Get-a-way/Beach Access/View of Saco River-See Reviews?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Get-a-way/Beach Access/View of Saco River-See Reviews located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Hills Beach, Freddy Beach and Saco River. The Pool is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melina G.

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

We had an amazing vacation here!

The neighbors and house felt like home we will most definitely be returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks and we will see you again next summah! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Last minute get away

So happy to have found your place for a last minute get away. Location was perfect, beach was beyond amazing and your place was perfect for us. Thank you again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Half a block from a quiet uncrowded beach!

Wonderful stay at a nice property, half a block from the beach. Quiet apartment just steps from a quiet beach, nothing to do but relax and take walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thanks Shawn! Hope you get to enjoy it again next summer! Blessings! Jonathan and Carrie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Perfect spot

Absolutely perfect for our annual family vacation! The house had everything we needed, was in a great location with ample parking. The beach was amazing, it was so quiet and relaxing. It was exactly what we imagined and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan T.

Comfortable, cute and great location

Nice, spacious apartment on 2nd floor over a garage nicely appointed with everything you need for a perfect stay. Jonathan and Carrie are great hosts for our long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks Susan! Glad you enjoyed brief stay. :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Easy access to a quaint secluded kid friendly beach

Worth it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Nathan, We appreciate your review and letting others know what it's like. Our kids love it too. We hope you come and visit again! Thanks again! Jonathan and Carrie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Priceless

My family had a wonderful time the views if the sun rise and sunsets are priceless!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
So glad you want to come again next year! We will be in touch!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Wonderful, relaxing week at HighView!

Thank you for a great week! The location could not have been better-steps to the beach but easy drives to activities, restaurants, etc. The apartment was super clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. I loved being able to bring my dog-she enjoyed the beach,too! Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks Amy! Everything we wanted to hear! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Blessings!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Great Maine cottage steps from beach

I would highly recommend this property for families with children of any age. It's even a perfect getaway for adults. We've been renting at Hills Beach since 2001, when we would bring our baby. There is no surf at Hills Beach so it's perfect for toddlers and young children. It's also a perfect, quiet spot for adults to relax. The only people on the this part of the beach are those staying in the few houses on the street so it's never crowded. Now that my children are teenagers, they still love going to Hills Beach and visiting the other attractions in the area. This cottage was perfect for our family of four. It's a plus that the owner allows pets, so we don't have to board our dog. We had rented other houses directly on the beach but chose this cottage on a side street a couple of years ago so we could bring our dog. It's only a couple houses away from the path to the beach so you can go back and forth to the house easily. We'll be renting this cottage again this summer. The house has all the accommodations you would need and plenty of room for 4-6 people. There's also an outdoor shower so you can rinse the sand off before going inside. It's close to Kennebunkport, Portland, Old Orchard Beach, and other tourist attractions.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks Jen! We look forward to having you again this summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Ideal property for small family

Great location. Steps from beach access. Quiet neighborhood. Property was ideal for a small family with kids. The ability to have a washer and dryer accessible was a big plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Alan G.

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

Two thumbs up for a dog friendly gem

We enjoyed our stay with pleasant neighbors and close to the beach. Nothing to complain about. 😀👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Beach Escape

Wonderful overall experience staying at this property. We had quite a few cloudy, foggy days during our stay. We were grateful this property had plenty of amenities to keep us comfortable as we spent more time inside than planned given the weather. We hope to return to this spot in the future to enjoy sunnier days!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Comfortable and in a great location!

Great experience and wonderful location. Owner’s were super easy to work with. Just a very short walk to the beach. Beach is super family friendly. Nice porch to watch the sun set. Would be happy to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Regina R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Hills Beach is the perfect Maine spot

The location of this property is the real gem! A serene, private, quiet beach with warm water and perfect for children. The walk to the islands at low tide is a treat. Kayaking, boating and paddle boarding all near by. Downtown Biddeford and Saco have fun places to visit as well as delicious and reasonably priced restaurants. Day trips to York, Kennebunk and Portland are all easy if you want to explore more of Maine. Parking in driveway is great for 3-4 cars, plus a garage. Having air conditioning to sleep on the hit days was great also. The cottage however, was a bit of a disappointment. It was a small apartment over the garage that had a college dorm feel. We expected to bring our own linens, but everything else that was fabric was covered in grime. The beds only had stained mattress pads, which is unacceptable for $2300 per week. A proper mattress cover like what hotels offered would be more appropriate. Visible dirt on futon cover, potholders, scatter rugs and bedspreads seemed to take away from the newly installed linoleum floor and white painted walls. I spent the whole first day doing laundry to clean the above items. On a positive note, the washer and dryer worked well. Barely enough supplies in kitchen and leaking refrigerator made keeping food and meals tough to cook. Another downside is the use a time consuming charcoal grill - propane grill would have helped cook better meals, and more efficiently. I wanted to use the oven but it smelled like wet dog and was dirty inside. The cleaning woman was still there at 3:30 on our arrival day and was not even going to leave a roll of toilet paper for us. I am undecided about going back to this cottage since the location was amazing. Hopefully some improvements can be made in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Great stay !

We loved our stay in Biddeford on Hills Beach. Very easy walk to beach and lovely quiet area....fun how tides go in and out...different beach all day long! Also fun to have our pup in cottage. Nice and clean cottage.too! Would return for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Kathy, So glad you enjoyed your stay. It is a very unique place! Take care and hope you come again to make more memories! Jonathan and Carrie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Sea Escape Rocks!

This cozy cottage is in a perfect location, perfect for young children and pets. The property is clean and the owners feel like family, since this was our fourth year renting the cottage. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing week. We love walking the beach, renting a kayak to explore the near islands and riding our bike to Fortune's Rock Beach. This is a vacation that your family will enjoy! Matt, Missy, Nate, Andy, & Willy Gingras
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks Missy! So glad you enjoyed another week! We are planning on some big improvements next year! Hope it works out for you to come back. We are glad to be a part of your family's summer memories!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ricky l.

Away from the big crowds

This is one of the cleanest house we stay in so far it is a nice quiet place with access to the beach we truly enjoyed every part of our vacation away from the big crowds we will like to come back if u want to go shopping and go where the crowds r ur only 10-15 min away
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Rick, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Nothing is better than a personal reference to help others know what to expect. We hope you get to enjoy it again in the future! Have a great rest of your summer! Jonathan and Carrie
Archival

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

Clean well kept close to the beach

Nice rental for a couple or small family. Helpful owners. Nice summer spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Maine Family Vacation

This was our first vacation in Maine and High View was a wonderful place to enjoy our week. It is just steps from the beach, as well as centrally located for short trips to Portland, Freeport and Kennebunk. We loved the uncrowned beach and the spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Saco River. Low tide here is nothing short of amazing-one has the ability to walk about a half mile into the ocean. The apartment is adorable and very comfortable. We also appreciated being able to bring our 2 dogs along on vacation. We will definitely return to Maine and to High View!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

High View Rocks!

Our family had a wonderful vacation and loved our visit. The cottage is clean, convenient and "just right" for us. We love the beach and are so thankful we can bring our labradoodle, too. Thank you for sharing your home!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Missy, So glad you enjoyed your stay. Our puppy is a part of our family and know how important it is to take her along with us. So glad you already booked for next year. We are filling up fast! Jonathan & Carrie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

High View Hills Beach Relaxation!

Great spot, great little place! Loved it so much we will be back next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Shawn, We are so glad you enjoyed the house. Thanks for the review and we will see you next year! Jonathan & Carrie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Perfect getaway

My husband and I, along with our Chihuahua, just spent two fantastic weeks at this Hills Beach home. My family and I have been renting vacation homes from Maine to Florida, and many states in-between, over the past 16 years. This is the first review I have ever felt compelled to write. The house was very clean, well-maintained, and quite comfortable. The kitchen had all you needed for making dinner at home. There is a very nice outdoor dining set along with a charcoal grill. The beach was beautiful and quiet. It was a great walk out to both Basket Island and Stage Island when the tide was out. There are a couple of markets near by for those quick coffee or ice cream runs. Not to mention all the wonderful local restaurants in the area. We met Jonathan and two of his boys when we first arrived. They were quite nice and very pleasant to speak with. Jonathan was very responsive to any questions that came up both before and during our stay. Jonathan also rents out a three bedroom house right next door on the same property. My sister, mother, and nephew stayed there during these same two weeks. It was wonderful having them right next door. I can same the same great things about that house as well. We have already decided that we will be renting these same two houses again next year....I'd better hurry up and get that set up before the weeks we want get booked. Kathy, John, and Milo (the Chihuahua!)
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Kathy, We also enjoyed meeting you and your family and friends. Thanks for writing a review to let others know how enjoyable our homes are. We strive to provide a wonderful vacation for all and love having y'all come back. Stay warm this winter and we'll see you in June. :) Jonathan & Carrie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

High View...a great place with a great view.

Such a wonderful place located in an authentic New England town. Thanks for opening your cottage to us!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Gabbie, You are welcome. So glad you are coming back, too! Jonathan & Carrie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

The Cozy Cottage

My husband and I loved this cottage. Our boys, one and four loved exploring the ocean too. My son said, "My favorite part was watching fireworks from the beach!" We loved walking the beach and collecting shells, too. Our labradoodle enjoyed vacationing with us and was able to swim and walk the beach in the morning and evening. Great location and it really is a short walk to the beach!! We will definitely return:-) Thanks for renting out your cozy cottage!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Great home in a peaceful beach community

My family stayed at High View for a week in July. We have been going up to Maine for years, but this year needed to find a new home that fit our needs (i.e. an 8 month old baby and a 80lb golden retriever). Stakes were high and our wish list was long. I'm so glad we took a chance on High View. Jonathan and Carrie were very responsive to our questions and made the booking process smooth. The home itself is great. Tastefully decorated, fully stocked with essentials for cooking, clean and bonus...baby proofed! It's located just steps to the beach, which is essentially private to the street. Low tide is incredible - you can literally walk to the nearby islands and explore. It's the perfect home if you have very young kids or older family members, as you can come and go from the beach as you please without having to pack everything up. The area itself is just beyond UNE, filled with lovely beach homes & cottages. The area even made for very serene and picturesque morning jogs before we hit the beach. All in all, it met our expectations and more. We hope to return next year!

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan and Carrie Cronkhite: Owners

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I grew up at Hills Beach!

Why they chose this property

I (Jonathan) grew up down the road. I still have family is up there that lives down the street. Our family loves coming up for a couple weeks every summer. It's a great get-a- way. So peaceful. Not a lot of distractions which creates great family time!

The smell of salt in the air, playing on the beach, fishing, swimming, walking to the island and regrouping as a family are our highlights.

What makes this property unique

I great location! Perfect for the family!

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