The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat provides amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
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Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat
The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat just five minutes south along the shore from famous Old Orchard Beach and downtown attractions. It is situated near the quiet fishing village of Camp Ellis on Ferry Beach. The cottage is a spacious beachfront house with six bedrooms, three baths, and a two-sided wrap-around covered veranda and enclosed sun parlor providing an uninterrupted view of the entire Saco Bay and its several small islands. Situated at the southern end of Saco Bay’s seven-mile beach, the cottage is unparalleled in its possibilities for fun and relaxation in a casual cottage atmosphere – spring, summer, or fall. Opportunities exist not just for summer swimming, sunbathing and terrific fishing, but also for Old Orchard Beach’s nearby beachfront amusement and family fun attractions. Beautiful oceanfront Ferry Beach State Park with its complex of nature, bicycle, and hiking trails is within brief walking distance just down the beach, and two nearby golf courses boast some of the best golfing in Maine.
At the Boathouse Cottage every effort has been made to provide convenience and comfort in a charming atmosphere for a relaxing and enjoyable seaside family vacation experience.
At the Boathouse Cottage, the six spacious bedrooms are newly decorated to provide a charming, casual, nautical cottage atmosphere for vacation living. The large living room, suitable for the whole household, has a color cable T.V., DVD and free WiFi. The wrap-around sun parlor is complete with a game table, assorted popular board and table games, a cozy daybed, overstuffed chairs and a panoramic oceanfront view. A separate dining room provides seating for the whole household. The fully equipped kitchen contains coordinated china service for twenty, all pots, pans and cooking utensils. It has a four burner gas stove with a large oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker with filters, hand mixer and dishwasher. Laundry facilities, located on the first floor, consist of a jumbo washer and dryer. There are three complete bathrooms with footed tub, shower, and tub and shower.
The oceanfront picnic area adjacent to the veranda includes picnic tables, a gas grill, wood fire pit and all necessary BBQ grilling utensils. The charming oceanfront veranda has relaxing, cushioned wicker patio furniture. You’ll enjoy a refreshing, sunny outdoor rinse or shower and shampoo when returning from swimming, fishing or sunbathing on the beach in the outdoor shower.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Camp Ellis, a neighbourhood in Saco, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Orchard Beach and Ferry Beach State Park, while Harmon Historical Museum and Saco Museum are cultural highlights. Old Orchard Beach Parasail and Funtown Splashtown USA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Saco travel guide
Is The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat located?
Located in Camp Ellis, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ferry Beach State Park and Camp Ellis Beach. Ferry Beach and Old Orchard Beach Parasail are also within 15 minutes.
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The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat Reviews
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Great place for a family vacation. This was our second year here and we enjoyed every minute - the cottage, the beach, early morning walks, live music at Huots, as well as trips to local golf courses, walking at the Heath, shopping in Kennebunkport and a lighthouse cruise and lunch in Portland
This was our fourth year staying at the Boathouse for a long weekend in September. We had a great time with family and friends, playing cards, board games and laughing. We were 5 couples and just absolutely love our time here.
We had three generations stating in the house. It had everything and more to make our stay comfortable. We enjoyed the fire pit each night, as well as the quick walk to the beach. It was such a relaxing trip for my family and I. We would definitely stay here again!
Perfect place for a beautiful view of the northeast
The house was a perfect stay for the weekend of my mom's birthday. It is very close to a few great lobster places and very spacious with lots of sitting areas inside and out. My friend spent the majority of the trip on the benches in the backyard overlooking the bay. I would absolutely stay here again.
We had a wonderful vacation with cousins, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. The house is in a great location close to the beach, There is a restaurant and store that are walkable, There are plenty of beds and we had 14 people over the weekend, The house was clean and Paul, the owner,was friendly and helpful.Fabulous spot!
The listing doesn't give this house justice! It is so beautiful & big. The house & location is perfect! The beach is a short walk away & so nice. A great house for a group
We had a wonderful time! The surrounding area has certainly been hit by some big storms lately so the neighborhood is somewhat under construction but the house was very clean and in great shape. Paul is a very kind and responsive host.
The house was clean and well stocked with all we needed for our vacation. The host was quick to respond to questions. The house for 10 with plenty of room for more. The location was incredible and great for beach days and exploring the area.
Me and my family really enjoyed our stay! The house was very clean and well kept. The kitchen is well stocked. Also comes with bed sheets and bath towels. Paul was great to speak with and answered any questions quickly. Great view of the ocean and short walk to beach. Very relaxing stay. Cant wait to go back!
Great house for amazing views and beach access. We were 8 adults and house worked well.
Needs some updating - appliances, bathrooms, no upsatirs shower
I took a trip with my school organization officer team. The team consisted of 7 teenage girls and two adult chaperones. We all had plenty of space and enjoyed every part of this beautiful property. I highly recommend this stay for families or friends wanting a picture perfect getaway.
We had a fantastic stay at this property! The house was clean, well-maintained, and very spacious, providing a comfortable and relaxing environment. The location was amazing, with easy access to the beach. The veranda was perfect, especially on cloudy days. Paul, the owner, provided exceptional service. He was very responsive, welcoming, and incredibly kind. We felt right at home and would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great place to stay.
We were a group of six adults and four kids (18 months - 6 years old) and everyone had a blast. The cottage is right on the water and on a dead-end street. Kids enjoyed building sand castles in the front yard and playing on the beach. House was perfect and cozy. We’ll be back!
House had everything you could possibly need for a comfortable family stay. The view from the sunporch was wonderful. The soft waves, colors of the water, and large granite rocks, with the occasional group of diving ducks and small fishing boats was a pleasant relaxing sight. We traveled to towns both north and south of Saco and found scenic sights and coastal towns. Plenty of homemade ice cream places and there are lobster rolls for $20 in a few places. We totally enjoyed it all:)
What an incredible property! The views are amazing; what beautiful sunrises! Everything is immaculate. Plenty of room for our extended family of 8 to celebrate our parents' 65th wedding anniversary. My favorite party of the house is the sunporch, which we were able to enjoy even in the cooler weather. Paul is very responsive & quickly answered all of my questions. We would love to be able to stay here again!