**Available 24 to 27 May 2020
**Available 1 to 4 July 2020
**Available 22nd to 31st August 2020
**September 1st 2020 to be determined-long term rental


Quintessential Maine Beach House. Located on 7 miles of sandy Ferry Beach. Tucked away in a beachside neighborhood and bordered by two dead end streets (street in front of the house is a sand dune). This is a great spot for families. Very little to no vehicle traffic. Newly updated house (video is pre-renovation) bedrooms totally renovated with a new additional 3/4 bathroom . The master bathroom has been expanded with a tub and new vanity. New windows, wall mounted tvs in all the rooms with WIFI. Netflix and Amazon Prime is provided for guests. All new furniture, bedding, and mattresses. Clean and updated! Bed linens and bath towels provided.

The house is adjacent to the Ferry Beach Conference Center. The Center does have symposiums, workshops, faith-based retreats, and family oriented events. I would encourage potential guests to Google Ferry Beach Conference Center and see what it is about. Guests staying at the house can use the adjacent playgrounds, beach store, and ice cream stand and are encouraged to walk the center grounds. There is also a chapel across the street that you are welcome to attend. Quiet time in the neighborhood is from 11PM to 7AM. This is not a house for all night parties or wild guests. House is perfect for a couples get away or families with children.

Ferry Beach is a gorgeous 7 mile beach that is very popular with folks-oftentimes people will walk the beach at sunrise and you may hear them. This is not the lone house on seven miles of secluded beach. You will hear beach noise; surf pounding, seagulls, and beach users especially if the windows are open. Nor is the house in a crowded neighborhood; two sides are pine forest/sand dunes and the other two sides have a 8 foot privacy fence.

This is a private beach owned by the Conference Center that house guests are allowed to use and share. Because of this, there will be some conference folk using the beach boardwalk. But because the beach is private, you will have plenty of room to spread out unlike Old Orchard Beach, the public beaches in Saco in York, Wells, and Kittery where you are literally blanket to blanket with folks. The most people I have seen using the beach was maybe 20. This is in stark contrast to some of the public beaches in Maine where it can quite crowded. There is also a life-guard at the beach daily from 11am to 5pm or unless posted otherwise.

If you want absolute quiet and solitude, a lake house on a secluded lake might make more sense for your vacation needs. Or if all night parties is what you want, Old Orchard Beach would offer plenty of that. This house offers neither of these. Its a beach house located right on the waters edge in a secluded safe neighborhood with spectacular ocean views and its great for families. But like all beach towns in Maine in the summer, its popular and there will be other folks using the beach, whether neighbors on conference center attendees.

For those concerned with noise-house has new windows and the walls have been insulated. There are also air-conditioning units in 2 of the bedrooms and one in the living room. I have also added high end blinds and white noise machines to all of the bedrooms. When I stay there, I sleep with the windows and blinds open simply because listening to the pounding surf all night (its right outside the window) is awesome and watching the red morning sun rise over the horizon is something I cannot put into words its so beautiful. To be quiet honest, most of my noise issues were the seagulls.

Conference Center attendees are members and the center is far far from being a wild seasonal camp as seen in other parts of Saco or Old Orchard Beach. Many families have been coming to the Ferry Beach Conference Center for generations. I liken the center to a waterfront spiritual retreat. You are welcome to join and to be honest I would encourage you to do so. This house is not Old Orchard packed with folks. Its a quite beach that does see use from both the conference center and the surrounding neighborhood.

Beach house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Bedrooms-bedroom one-full sized bed, bedroom two-full sized bed, and bedroom three-two twin beds. Full kitchen includes all kitchen appliances such as utensils, cooking implements, flatware and Keurig coffee maker. Full bath with fresh towels, linens and toiletries, free WiFi internet, flat-screen cable TV with programming options, private porch and patio furniture.

Outside shower (not enclosed) is available and the property has two dedicated parking spots and a BBQ is available.

We have also provided our guests with the following beach equipment for use; beach umbrella, beach chairs, a cooler, and a beach cart. There are a few step-ups in the cottage, one step between the bedrooms and living room and one step between the kitchen side porch/laundry area.

What we like about this house is its quiet yet central location. Ferry Beach is a forgotten corner of Maine but with lots to offer. Often overshadowed by its more popular neighbor Old Orchard Beach (OOB). The house is located between two great spots to visit; Saco Town Pier (Camp Ellis) and Old Orchard Beach. Nearby Ferry Beach State Park also offers numerous hiking trails to explore.

Feeling adventurous? Head up to Old Orchard Beach and see a seaside vacation town in all its splendor. A popular tourist destination, there is a public pier and several amusements parks as well and in the summer, OOB is quite popular with the French Canadians. The Brunswick Inn is a fun spot for adults and the area is a good location to people watch. Or wanting a more low key local trip? Head to Camp Ellis and enjoy a good meal by the Town Pier, Huots is a local icon known for its good food and quaint atmosphere. The Town Pier has a town jetty and is known for its good fishing and fishing charters. There are also several lobster pounds in the area.

The trolley is the best way to get around locally. A trolley runs up and down the main street every 30 minutes so no need to drive or deal with parking. The trolley has numerous routes and is very affordable. A favorite trip of ours is to walk up to Old Orchard Beach at dusk and take the trolley home. Trolley is a 1 minute walk from the cottage.
Trolley hints
$1.00 One-Way Fare, $2.00 after 6:00PM
Please have exact fare. Drivers are not required to make change.
Children 2 and under ride free!
Schedule times are approximate due to weather and traffic; patience is appreciated.
Be at your stop at least 5 minutes before schedule to ensure meeting the trolley.
You can catch the trolley anywhere along the route by waving your arm for the driver to stop.
You can request a stop along the route by telling the driver.
Service is ADA accessible.
Old Orchard Beach/Saco/Camp Ellis Trolley