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Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View

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Our Beach
Walkway to the beach
Beach
Beach
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

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Old Orchard Beach, ME
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palace Playland
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View

The Sandcastle is for rent during the spring, summer and fall. Unit available in a beautiful beach house. There are two units; one is owner occupied and the other is the rental unit. Gorgeous ocean view....just a few seconds to walk to the beach. Two bedrooms - one full bed/two twins. Kitchen/Living room area with pull-out couch. Two floors. Spiral staircase. Will provide linens at an extra cost (sheets, pillowcases, towels). Sorry NO smoking and NO animals. *During off season there is an additional fee for more than 2 people.
Take wonderful walks on 7 miles of beautiful sandy beach.
Enjoy the sounds of the waves and the smell of the clean ocean air in your home away from home!
***I return emails within a 24 hour period. If you do not hear from me then there is a chance that my email did not get through to you. Please call me at the phone number in the listing. Thank you.***

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Parking available

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed.

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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Old Orchard Beach

Located in Old Orchard Beach, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Old Orchard Beach and Ferry Beach State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aquaboggan Water Park and Old Orchard Beach Parasail. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway or Portland Exposition Building. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Old Orchard Beach, ME

What's nearby

  • Old Orchard Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palace Playland - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harmon Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pirate's Cove - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 10 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lone Pine Brewing Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Brunswick - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Whaler - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Patio Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rocco's Pizza - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View?

As of 30 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View on 30 April 2026 start from NZ$522, 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 Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the Beach - The Sandcastle - Amazing Ocean View located?

Located in the heart of Old Orchard Beach, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Old Orchard Beach and Old Orchard Beach Pier. Palace Playland and Harmon Historical Museum are also within 15 minutes. Old Orchard Beach Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance C.

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

OOB visit

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

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

OOB

Very nice, easy check in, beautiful view of the ocean, clean and very nicely furnished. Only one suggestion, great place for 4 people, 6 is a bit crowded. Overall enjoyed our week with beautiful weather, family pictures, and two birthday celebrations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

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

Pleasant

The apartment is very clean & comfortable. Best of all, there is a beautiful view of the beach & ocean from the 2nd floor. I liked that all of the rooms had ceiling fans & rotating table fans. Having our own driveway was very convenient. The fact that Sharon, the property owner, is in the building was reassuring.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Limited Service

The property was fine. Good condition. I slept well. Easy walk to the Pier. What I liked the least was that they don't provide anything. There was nothing to make ice. There wasn't even shampoo. We had to beg for towels in order to take a shower. We had to bring our own sheets and pillows too. For the money I paid, I expected more service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Book for a lovely stay

Sharon is a wonderful host, always available and ready with recommendations to make sure you have the best OOB/Maine experience tailored to your wants. The condo is squeaky clean with a fully furnished kitchen for cooking if you ever (somehow) tire of the fresh seafood nearby. Lovely stay. Very hospitable host. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellendale G.

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

Sandcastle VRBO

Wonderful beach house, fresh and clean! Great hostess, Sharon Curtis. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurice R.

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

Great stay. Owners were very welcoming.

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan S.

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

Clean Cozy Spot w/ A Great Location!

This apartment was perfect for our family's long weekend visit to OOB. The location was great not only for its proximity to the beach (you can see the shore from the main window and walk there in about 2mins), but also to the pier. The walk there was only about 8mins. Also, Sharon and her husband Doug were wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tess B.

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

Anniversary weekend away ❤️

We couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing weekend! The weather wasn’t great but the view from the apartment is so calming and beautiful. I have never had a more welcoming hostess! She is so kind and accommodating. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

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

Beach Getaway

Beautiful beach house steps away from the beach. Sharon & her husband were wonderful ... I would highly recommend staying here, most everything was in walking distance as well ... nice weekend getting some R&R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

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

Very nice view.

Cute little apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cristina S.

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

Peaceful Location

This property is amazing! You so close to beach and town! Yet it’s so peaceful! It’s has a well stocked kitchen you don’t need to bring a thing. Sharon and Doug are super friendly, helpful always there if you need anything. I would definitely stay again and recommend to friends and family!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

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

Park your car and enjoy a great beach weekend….

Great little place steps from the beach, quick walk to the pier, but far enough away from the crowds for a peaceful stay. Home had everything we needed and our hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Beautiful view… right at the beach!

Overall great location on the beach. Walking distance to the pier with all kinds of shopping, dining, and night life! Gorgeous area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

Girls Weekend

It was our first trip to Maine and we had a blast. The location was great - a short walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Apt was clean and Sharon was super helpful. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melonie H.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

The home was exactly as it was described online. Not only it is steps to the beach, we left our cars parked and walked everywhere! The home is clean and the perfect size for 4-6 people. Sharon was very helpful through the entire process.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

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

Pleasant and tranquil

It was a pleasure to stay at this place in OOB. It was very nice and tranquil! Sharon and Doug were wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sourav r.

Awesome experience

It was a great fall trip to the beaches. Not much crowd and perfect location. Thanks to Sharon and family for hosting us, the accommodation was apt for us. We plan to come back soon....
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Roxane B.

Another great place to stay!

We spent a week at The Sandcastle and loved it. Very relaxing and you can hear the waves hitting the beach at night. You are literally steps from the ocean where you can see the most beautiful sunrises. The surf was rough due to Hurricane Jose but there are plenty of nature walks in the area and you are close to other towns to do some exploring. The owners are very informative and nice. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Lovely rental owned by lovely people.

We spent the entire July 4th week in Old Orchard beach. It was a great stay. The place is very clean and well-stocked and would be perfect for a small family or group. It was reasonably priced and a very close walk to the beach and the pier. I think it is far enough away from the Pier and Amusement park to allow for good sleeping, but close enough to walk to find some fun. Lots of fun to be had and the beach is beautiful. Very smooth transaction and communications. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

A great place to stay in Old Orchard Beach!

I cannot think of a thing that I would change! Sharon and family are great to rent from, they were available for recommendations when needed but were never intrusive. The rental unit was supplied with everything that you would need for your stay including brochures for nearby attractions. It was super clean and organized. There is so much to do within walking distance, including a walk on the beach or a trip to the Pier. We would definitely rent this unit again, a wonderful place to stay in Old Orchard Beach.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

A beach gem!

The Sandcastle is amazing. A nice, clean rental unit that is stocked with everything you could possibly need. Steps to the beach and minutes to the shops and restaurants. Our family enjoyed every minute at Old Orchard and the owners were extremely friendly and helpful. We hope to return!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

The Sandcastle - a gem near the ocean!!

The owners of the Sandcastle take great pride in helping to make your stay enjoyable and relaxing by offering a clean and sweet place to stay and responding to any questions you may have! It offers all the amenities one may need in the kitchen. The bedrooms and bathrooms are also tidy and clean. You can sit on the second floor deck and enjoy watching and hearing the ocean with your morning coffee or open the windows to feel the ocean breeze and hear the roll of the waves. The beach is truly just steps away! A quick walk will bring you downtown to enjoy a variety of activities. Although close to downtown, the Sandcastle remains quiet and relaxing. I highly recommend the Sandcastle to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay in OOB. Book a week and enjoy!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Beautiful Ocean View!

This is our new "go to" place when we want to get away! The owners are amazing,very friendly, and helped us find some local food spots :) The rental, which was spotless, has a fantastic view of the ocean, which takes less than a minute to walk to! Thanks again..we will see you again!

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