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Welcome to Our Beach Bungalow.
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Higgins Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Scarborough, ME
  • Place, Higgins Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bungalow on Higgins beach

Quiet little cottage located on beautiful Higgins Beach, short stroll down the street to beach. Great spring, summer, or fall rental. Enjoy the fresh ocean air on your vacation , surf, sunbathing,fishing and swimming. Cottage backs up to Rachel Carson Preserve.close to Fun town splash town,Old orchard beach, Old port in Portland. Fun,fun,fun.sun and surf.Cottage has 3bedrooms, 1Queen size bed, 1 double size bed and a twin bed located off the double bedroom. Living room with 32inch tv cable, and internet service. Full kitchen, and washer dryer combo. Wrap around porch, front porch open side porch screened in. Gas Grill, picnic table . Bathroom large shower stall.cottage has heat.
Now Accepting rentals for Summer 2021 There is a 250.00 cleaning fee which is refundable after inspection of cottage.This is a non smoking cottage.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7114839
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Scarborough

Located in Higgins Beach, a neighbourhood in Scarborough, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. State Theatre and Portland Head Light are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Higgins Beach and Thompson's Point. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cross Insurance Arena or Portland Exposition Building. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Scarborough, ME

What's nearby

  • Higgins Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 21 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Palace Playland - 21 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Pirate's Cove - 22 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 25 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 15 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honeycomb Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Clambake Seafood Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bungalow on Higgins beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bungalow on Higgins beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bungalow on Higgins beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bungalow on Higgins beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bungalow on Higgins beach located?

Located in Higgins Beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casco Bay and Higgins Beach. Scarborough Beach State Park and Prouts Neck are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tera D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice comfortable beach house. Had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Love Higgins Beach!

We had a great time staying here at Higgins Beach for the 3rd year in a row. Great location, house has everything you need for a wonderful week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Higgins Beach and this little bungalow has just what we need to enjoy ourselves for a week of vacation at the beach. The check-in process is easy. The house is well stocked with anything you might need. This is our 3rd year staying here and we keep coming back because it is just right.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week at the cottage - it was perfect for our group of four adults. Check-in was very easy. Cottage was clean. Amenities were practical and accessible. The porch was equally great for morning coffees and evening cocktails! We had everything we needed for a relaxing stay at Higgins Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

July visit

A very sweet property situated within walking distant to the beach where we walked to everyday. A quiet street and close to restaurants and sites (like Two Lights). We had a lovely time in a beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

R D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Well-kept house. Generally pretty clean. Parking space for 3 cars. However, outdoor gas grill was not clean at all and kitchen stovetop control panel was greasy & thus required cleaning prior to use. Beds are somewhat dated but okay. Generally a nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Great!

This is our 2nd year staying here for a week in August. Higgins Beach is such a special place and this is a great spot to relax and enjoy vacation. We have been coming here for over 30 years and stayed in many different houses but this one is exactly as described, clean, easy, good communication. We love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
Thank you Erin you were great tenants. Thank you for leaving it so clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay in a very cute bungalow! It was our first time renting from Mary Ann. She had fresh-cut flowers on the dining room table for us when we arrived. We walked to the beach every day, and enjoyed the amazing local life of Higgins Beach. The unit was cozy and private... It has a really nice porch with a grill (which we used a bunch!)... We sat on the porch every night and morning. There was a beach wagon, beach chairs and boogie boards! Plenty of fans kept the place cool enough - we brought a couple extra fans, so it was perfect. Very grateful to have found this gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana L.

Liked: Check-in, location

Location, location, location

Cozy place that could use a bit of updating and refreshing. The older couches had multiple layers of covers so not comfortable. Scratched furniture. House not clean when arrived and informed host of such. Broken kitchen cabinet and left window, leaking porch roof, front door does not latch, broken trim on chimney, cracked plastic lawn chair, dirty beach wagon/cart. Kitchen could use some other items, tongs, small bowls. Messy side porch with cleaning supplies left out. Strong smell of mothballs from closet. Host did not respond to communication after check in. Good water pressure, quiet street and good location. Not a great value at this price point with no linens provided. Snug bedrooms so fine for couple/small family. Would recommend for friends/family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
This is first person to complain about our cottage in all the years we have owned it. Cottage was freshly painted inside and out , Cottage was also clean. When they left there was cat hair in the shower drain. Cat hair on quilts., dishes left in dishwasher. Told them porch leak was to be fixed after summer rentals. Grill was a mess. It says right on rental that it is a self cleaning cottage you leave it in same condition you find it. The cleaning items are left out on shelf on porch so people can see them to use. Sorry you weren't happy, but I wouldn't rent to you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne B.

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

Chalet rustique

Il ne manque rien. Il y a beaucoup de meubles dans la pièce principale.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Perfect Location!

We loved our week staying here. This is a cute little beach bungalow with everything we needed to enjoy a week at the beautiful Higgins Beach. The proximity to the beach is easy and the front porch with its party lights was our favorite place to spend our time when we weren't on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
Thank you so much for your review. Thank you for leaving the cottage so clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Sweet Beach Cottage

Tidy and cozy cottage, perfect for accessing Higgins Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi H.

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

Beautiful location, quaint cottage

Location was absolutely perfect! Walking distance to the beach in a very friendly and well kept beach neighborhood. Cottage is very quaint and quiet on the edge of the marsh. It is a “bring your own” type cottage- sheets, towels, blankets, salt and pepper (we left some for the next folks to use) etc. Cottage is simple as pictured. Basic yet cozy and comfortable. There is a beach carriage and fold up wagon to use as well as some bogey boards which we were thankful for. We did notice that the floors have been updated since photos were taken. My only advice is that if you love to cook like we do, bring your own spices or check out the farmers market in town on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Higgins Beach Getaway

Fabulous cottage with great screened and open porches. Cottage was clean and kitchen well stocked. Lots of seating and excellent WiFi. You couldn’t be in a better location to hear birds singing, smell of beach roses and pleasant short walk to the beach. I wish Higgins still had more laid back cottages like this! Reminds me of historical Higgins days. Comfy and tranquil stay! I highly recommend. Could use a few more mugs and we had to borrow beach chairs from a friend but overall great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Perfect Summer Cottage

I couldn’t have asked for a better location for a cottage rental just down from Higgins Beach! My stay was exactly what I was looking for- relaxing, peaceful, walking distance to the beach and Higgins Market. Loved every moment!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Peaceful, Relaxing, Quiet, and Secluded

The back yard of the cottage is actually up against the Audubon Bird Sanctuary so it is beautiful protected land. We loved having coffee and tea on the screened in porch in the mornings with bird songs and bird visits right in front of us. The location being a block back from the beach and closer to one end made for a very quiet, rather secluded stay, which was wonderful for relaxing and sleeping at night. There were some beach supplies waiting on the porch (including a wagon) and the gas grill was newer and worked very well. New floors in living room and bedrooms and new coat of paint with a nautical theme gave us a comfortable, cozy feel. We would highly recommend this peaceful getaway and peaceful experience on one of Maine’s finest beaches. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely rent the bungalow again in the future! ❤️
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments about our beach bungalow . We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Hope you will return soon. Have a wonderful fall and winter.
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne and Mark B.

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

Cute summer cottage

To improve customer experience, this property could use updated living room furniture and new refrigerator. Mary Ann was pleasant, responsive and available as needed. Thank you. Anne and Mark
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Hélène V.

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

Vacation 2019

The cottage was great! The screen-in porch very nice as well as the covered porch! The owner is super nice and respond very fast if there is a problem or questions. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norine G.

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

Great location

We had a great vacation! The house was clean and has everything you need for a beach house. It is really close to the beach. We love Higgins! And such a short distance to sight see or shop or go to the movies. We will definitely be returning..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Low frills, but comfortable beach house

This house was as we expected—nothing fancy, but clean enough to be comfortable. The neighborhood is very nice. It’s quiet and pretty. The washing machine had a leak, but we were only there a week so just avoided using it. I expect it will be fixed for future renters. If you are low maintenance and like the beach, it’s a good choice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Bungalow at Higgins Beach

The cottage had everything we needed for our one week stay. Great location in a nice neighborhood,just a short stroll down to the beach, and close to Portland and other points of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

This cozy little bungalow is a specail little hide away for yourself or family. Purely wonderful.

The Bungalow at Higgins Beach is an experience; perhaps like staying in a light-keepers house. We walked into a lovely, clean, artfully decorated, privately owned little beach house. Amenities were perfect for us and we needed nothing except to buy a few things for the fridge and some coffee for the coffeepot! The screened in porch was a bonus for evening meals as crickets sing and the tidal waves against the shore could be heard in the distance. The screened porch was also very inviting to enjoy coffee and newspaper while light morning showers passed over. Although we were there during some very warm days, the bungalow never felt too hot and always cooled off nicely in the evening as well. There are lots of shade trees and shrubs that help keep it nice all day. The bungalow is augmented with beach and lighthouse themes throughout and the beds were very comfortable with lovely quilts on each. The comfort of this beach house cannot be overstated with its sense of quiet and rest. A short walk to the beach was just right and we enjoyed meeting the nice folks living at Higgins Beach. The Rachael Carson National Wildlife Refuge surrounds the back yard and is accessible for viewing by a little road to a private island. We enjoyed walking the road and taking advantage of wonderful photo opportunities. We enjoyed a family barbecue and loved sitting at the picnic table outside. The grill was as clean as the bungalow inside and the owners made sure that propane was full before we used the grill. Clean up was so easy as in this little cabin, everything has a place! Mary Ann and her husband are wonderful hosts and we needed almost nothing. If we did need something, they personally delivered it. We loved their personal touch and warm welcome with fresh farm cut sunflowers waiting for me in a vase on the table. One can see by how beautifully they take care of this little bungalow how much they love it. One evening, while sitting on the front porch in the dark of night, my sister and I were enjoying a cup of tea and listening to the waves on the beach in the distance when suddenly we saw a falling star streaming across the sky against the night. It seemed so close. We were amazed and a bit spellbound! There is nothing not to love about The Bungalow at Higgins Beach. I would love to have stayed all summer and plan to stay again if it is available to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Geneviève D.

Need cleaning!

We loved our vacation but we had to clean the place when we arrived! It was quite dirty! After 3h of cleaning, it was ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
This person was first renter of season. 3 weeks before their arrival we spent 450.00 having it cleaned. I received a call telling me the draws in kitchen weren't organized. I had to go by wine glasses and a bunch of other things to make them happy. I guess you can't make everyone happy. Some people just have to complain. All other guest of the summer have had no complaints at all. You rented a summer cottage .
Verified

4/10 Poor

Anne P.

I loved the place, Higgins beach is marvellous

Unfortunately, I had to clean the kitchen, every drawers had mice’s excrements in, and there’s was full of unnesssrary things in the kitchen, but no place to put our groceries. I cleaned also the littles carpets in the kitchen and in the bathroom, they were dark and with hairs on them. There was full of dust on the refrigerator and on the drier for clothes. I had to wash every items that was dusty and who didn’ t serve since a lot of time. There was only one glass for the wine and only two spoons for the soup, no soup bols, nor dessert plates, only bigs plates. We received those items but only after having lodging a demand at HomeAway. I let before message to the owner’ phone or message box but no answers. It was my first experience with HomeAway and I was deceived because I thought that there was supposed to have a better quality or supervision concerning the state of the cottage at our arrival. I am not a complainant person. I let the cottage more clean that it was when I arrived. Sorr for my English, I am à French speaking person.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Mary Ann Passalaqua

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We ourselves spend our Summer's at Higginsbeach. We came here over 28 years ago and fell in love with Higginsbeach.
We hope you will come and enjoy the beauty of the beach and Rachel Carson preserve.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property or rather it chose us. One year before the property came on the market,my husband and I drove by the cottage and I remarked to him how cute it was and we would own it someday. We both laughed . A year later who knew it would become ours.

What makes this property unique

Single floor living. New floors installed. Cozy cottage. Has an enclosed porch for eating , sitting outside in evening without the bugs. Also small open porch in front. Short walk to beach,and cottage backyard is Rachel marsh preserve.

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