Classic cottage 900 ft from beach - across from marsh w\/ sunsets & wildlife
About this cottage rental
Nestled in Saco, this attractive cottage for $259 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. *** Wireless Internet **** Sleeps up to 4 + 1 younger child. CLOSE TO THE BEACH ON QUIET STREET - Across the street from salt marsh that can have breathtaking sunsets and wildlife. Bald eagles have been seen numerous times. During the summer we ask that guests check in and out on SATURDAYS only, unless prior ok. Tucked away on one of the quietest streets in Camp Ellis, away from all the crazy traffic, yet close to the beach. A beautiful, knotted pine cottage that has a bit of a northern woods cabin look, yet only a short walk to beach and the Saco River. Open space living area with 65" LED tv, full size couch (pull out queen), and love seat on one side. TV has HD antenna for local channels. Bring your Netflix, Amazon accounts to watch others. Kitchen area that is well equipped, with dining room table for 4. Full size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and more. Spacious bedroom with King size bed makes resting for your next day easy. Includes a high wall mounted smart LED tv to be able to watch as you settle in for the night. Adjoining alcove for a young child has a convertible couch to bed (full size) with a smart television in it (not recommended for adult). 2 air conditioners. Outside has a propane grill, 2 chairs, a small table, picnic table, a towel drying rack, a storage tote with beach chairs (while they last) and beach toys, etc. Small yard (approx. 200 sq ft). Also includes bike rack (with cover in case of rain). Walk to local restaurant, close to Old Orchard, Biddeford Pool, shopping outlets and theme parks. View the tidal marsh at high tide right from the picnic table outside while you are grilling your dinner on a summer evening. Walk to a local restaurant that many say have the best fried scallops they have ever had in their lives. The beach is great for relaxing or building sandcastles. Find many treasures while walking from sea glass to sand dollars. You may even spot a harbor seal nearby. A short walking distance from the beach will bring you to a mile long rock jetty for fishing and sunset pictures. You may even get to watch a tuna (up to 700 lbs or more)being unloaded from a local fisherman onto a truck to be sent to Japan Paddleboarding, Jet skiing, fishing charters and more business have been running right out of the pier the last few seasons. 3 minute drive to Old Orchard Beach with many shops and an amusement park. 10 to 15 minute drive to 2 theme parks such as Fun Town Splash Town, Aquaboggen, Drive-In, daily flea markets, shops and restaurants. Sorry No Pets, no cats due to life threatening allergy. If pets are determined to have been brought, guests will be asked to leave immediately. No EV charging. Linens: Guests to bring sheets, pillowcases and towels. Guests can request linens from following company for a fee. https://www.baysidelinens.com/ Bayside Linens 207-286-6986 Guests will be sent link, if they desire this option. Linens will be delivered to the property prior to your arrival and picked up at end of stay. We are fully licensed and registered with the State of Maine and Town of Saco. Owners live nearby if there are major issues. Not responsible for weather and effects of storms. https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/maine/camp-ellis-me/tides/ Keywords: camp ellis Saco Maine Cottage camp ellis saco beach rental vacation
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Saco, ME
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(16 Reviews)
5.0
We were so pleased with our stay at this cottage in Camp Ellis. The cottage was very clean, cozy, and well-decorated with beach-themed items. The location was perfect, as it is a very short walk (and even faster and safe bike ride) to the beach. The general store and Huot’s (a seafood restaurant) were very convenient (and also a short walk or bike ride away). The place is in a quiet neighborhood but a quick drive to Old Orchard for some arcade games, beach shops, and rides for the kids. My husband and I, as well as our two teenagers equally enjoyed our stay.
The owners of the property were very kind, helpful and considerate - although we did not need to contact them for much! The check-in process was super easy and notes at the cabin were very helpful in case we had any questions.
We will be thrilled to come back for another stay next summer!
5.0
The Rental was very spacious and probably the best out of my 13 years Renting up OOB.
We spent several days on the Ferry State Beach that was exceptionally beautiful.
5.0
A great vacation. The cottage had everything you could ask for and was very clean upon arrival. The location was perfect and the owners were so nice and responsive.
5.0
We loved our stay here. We've been staying in Camp Ellis for years and this is one of our favorite places we have stayed at. Cute and clean. The street is also lovely, shady and quiet. Close to the general store and the beach. John and Roxanne are great and quick to help with anything you need. We truly enjoyed our stay here and will be back.
5.0
Spent 8 nights. Well stocked and easy to stay. My husband worked from the house for the week. The internet worked well. The beach is very close by with a path to walk along when the tide is high.
5.0
Cozy and Quiet
If you are looking for a casual house in a quiet location, walking distance to general store, incredible and relaxed seafood restaurant, the beach and wonderful neighbors, this is the house for you! Don’t let me miss the wonderful owners who are incredibly responsive and provide a comfortable home to the guest. Having spent my summers growing up in OOB, I was afraid I may be a little too far out- not the case. The house is in a quiet neighborhood just far enough away from the crowds and hustle and bustle of the amusement park and pier but just a short trolley ride to all- and $1/person! I would definitely recommend this property and would consider staying again should my travels take me back to Maine.
4.0
What a week!! My family (4 adults, 1 child) rented this home the week of July 4 this year. We were also permitted to bring our small dogs for a fee. We chose to head north as I hadn't been to Maine, and the weather in Maryland was atrociously hot! Little did we know the heat wave would follow us to Maine. This home does not have air conditioning (which is probably normally perfectly fine) but they do supply LOTS of fans, which we used EVERY one :)
The home was equipped with literally everything we could need, even beach chairs and a cart! The only thing we needed to bring was food and linens. There was plenty of room for us to be comfortable while inside. There are games, books, TV, and of course, the Maine scenery. We took the opportunity to drive to several lighthouses to the South, went on a successful whale-watching trip, journeyed to Monhegan Island, and explored downtown Portland which we LOVED.
The owners are very communicative and nice and even returned a belt we accidentally left in house. The home sits VERY close to the neighbor, who happens to be very nice also. Parking was a little tight for our large minivan and large SUV. The driveway is shared with the neighbor. There is a small yard, and the house is on a quiet, low-traffic street just up the road from a marina and the beach. The beach was much smaller than we expected and is shared by a good number of people at this time. The home is about 2 blocks off the beach - a very easy walk. We also wandered out on a jetty for the fireworks displays.
The home is also located about 5 miles from Old Orchard Beach which has tons of people, beach, restaurants, and an amusement park with an arcade.
Overall, this trip was wonderful in so many ways, the home and its owners included. I would certainly recommend renting the Molinas' home and would consider returning myself.
4.0
Wonderful little cottage in quaint area of Maine
What a week!! My family (4 adults, 1 child) rented this home the week of July 4 this year. We were also permitted to bring our small dogs for a fee. We chose to head north as I hadn't been to Maine, and the weather in Maryland was atrociously hot! Little did we know the heat wave would follow us to Maine. This home does not have air conditioning (which is probably normally perfectly fine) but they do supply LOTS of fans, which we used EVERY one :)
The home was equipped with literally everything we could need, even beach chairs and a cart! The only thing we needed to bring was food and linens. There was plenty of room for us to be comfortable while inside. There are games, books, TV, and of course, the Maine scenery. We took the opportunity to drive to several lighthouses to the South, went on a successful whale-watching trip, journeyed to Monhegan Island, and explored downtown Portland which we LOVED.
The owners are very communicative and nice and even returned a belt we accidentally left in house. The home sits VERY close to the neighbor, who happens to be very nice also. Parking was a little tight for our large minivan and large SUV. The driveway is shared with the neighbor. There is a small yard, and the house is on a quiet, low-traffic street just up the road from a marina and the beach. The beach was much smaller than we expected and is shared by a good number of people at this time. The home is about 2 blocks off the beach - a very easy walk. We also wandered out on a jetty for the fireworks displays.
The home is also located about 5 miles from Old Orchard Beach which has tons of people, beach, restaurants, and an amusement park with an arcade.
Overall, this trip was wonderful in so many ways, the home and its owners included. I would certainly recommend renting the Molinas' home and would consider returning myself.
4.0
Nice, cozy & very spacious house. Great area, walk to beach! Def' recommend!
Paula & Earl, NY
4.0
Very Nice
Nice, cozy & very spacious house. Great area, walk to beach! Def' recommend!
Paula & Earl, NY
4.0
I want to thank John and Roxanne for opening their home to us for our summer vacation. There is so much that is wonderful about their property I don't know where to begin. The house was exactly as represented in their listing. All the appliances worked, the house is large and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen is fully stocked and there were fans everywhere so we were never uncomfortable. John was so responsive to every message I sent him, such a lovely man. The only thing that bothered us was the house was pretty dirty from the guests before us. This is in NO WAY a reflection on John or Roxanne, when you do not live in the home and depend on someone else to clean in lieu of you, you are literally at their mercy. It was a bit upsetting that we paid the extra for the cleaning fee and ended up needing to spend the first hour cleaning. The house was super easy to clean and it wasn't that big of a deal. (just so you know this is the ONLY reason the house didn't not get 5 stars, it would have been 10 stars otherwise!) When I messaged John about it just so he would know and if he chose could address it with the person that is supposed to clean, he was so gracious and even said that any money we spent on supplies he would reimburse us. The house was perfect in every way and would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a comfortable, peaceful house to stay in in a WONDERFUL area. Thank you again John and Roxanne for opening your home to us!
5.0
Our family of five had a wonderful week in this sweet little cottage. Close to everything, clean, owner responsive. Love Camp Ellis.
5.0
Dear John & Roxanne,
My family and I had a wonderful stay at your cottage. It had everything you could ask for and more! From the kitchen with pots and pans for easy lobster cooking, to all the toys, buckets and boogie boards for the beach! It was clean and presentable and my children really enjoyed the bunk beds and fought for who would be on the top bunk every night! It had ample room to accommodate our family of five and our dog. The cottage is in a very quiet street which is perfect for winding down and walking the dog without fear of busy traffic.
Everyone we met - from the neighbours, to the Fishin' Optician (whom we purchased fresh delicious lobsters) were very friendly!
John & Roxanne were great to work with and answered any questions we had in an expeditious manner!
The cottage is minutes from the General Store where we bought ice creams on a regular basis and the beach (which is dog friendly, compared to other beaches in the area which have time limitations).
The location is just perfect for families with young children. It offers all the fun you could ask for without the craziness and crowds of Old Orchard which is just up the road. We felt safe to just let the kids swim and do their own thing as the beach was small enough for us to keep an eye on them, yet large enough to enjoy all that you'd expect from a seaside getaway.
The cottage is also just approximately 30 minutes from great scenic cities like Cape Elizabeth, Kennebunkport, Portland - which are perfect day trips for families.
It was our first trip to Maine and we are sure it won't be our last. It was worth the 14 hour drive from Michigan. We truly created wonderful family memories and our children are already asking when we will be back!
Thank you John & Roxanne for a wonderful stay!
Best Regards,
Joe & Suzie
4.0
Wonderful vacation!
I want to thank John and Roxanne for opening their home to us for our summer vacation. There is so much that is wonderful about their property I don't know where to begin. The house was exactly as represented in their listing. All the appliances worked, the house is large and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen is fully stocked and there were fans everywhere so we were never uncomfortable. John was so responsive to every message I sent him, such a lovely man. The only thing that bothered us was the house was pretty dirty from the guests before us. This is in NO WAY a reflection on John or Roxanne, when you do not live in the home and depend on someone else to clean in lieu of you, you are literally at their mercy. It was a bit upsetting that we paid the extra for the cleaning fee and ended up needing to spend the first hour cleaning. The house was super easy to clean and it wasn't that big of a deal. (just so you know this is the ONLY reason the house didn't not get 5 stars, it would have been 10 stars otherwise!) When I messaged John about it just so he would know and if he chose could address it with the person that is supposed to clean, he was so gracious and even said that any money we spent on supplies he would reimburse us. The house was perfect in every way and would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a comfortable, peaceful house to stay in in a WONDERFUL area. Thank you again John and Roxanne for opening your home to us!
5.0
Great week
Our family of five had a wonderful week in this sweet little cottage. Close to everything, clean, owner responsive. Love Camp Ellis.
5.0
Awesome Cottage - Perfect Location for Peace and Seaside Fun for the Family!
Dear John & Roxanne,
My family and I had a wonderful stay at your cottage. It had everything you could ask for and more! From the kitchen with pots and pans for easy lobster cooking, to all the toys, buckets and boogie boards for the beach! It was clean and presentable and my children really enjoyed the bunk beds and fought for who would be on the top bunk every night! It had ample room to accommodate our family of five and our dog. The cottage is in a very quiet street which is perfect for winding down and walking the dog without fear of busy traffic.
Everyone we met - from the neighbours, to the Fishin' Optician (whom we purchased fresh delicious lobsters) were very friendly!
John & Roxanne were great to work with and answered any questions we had in an expeditious manner!
The cottage is minutes from the General Store where we bought ice creams on a regular basis and the beach (which is dog friendly, compared to other beaches in the area which have time limitations).
The location is just perfect for families with young children. It offers all the fun you could ask for without the craziness and crowds of Old Orchard which is just up the road. We felt safe to just let the kids swim and do their own thing as the beach was small enough for us to keep an eye on them, yet large enough to enjoy all that you'd expect from a seaside getaway.
The cottage is also just approximately 30 minutes from great scenic cities like Cape Elizabeth, Kennebunkport, Portland - which are perfect day trips for families.
It was our first trip to Maine and we are sure it won't be our last. It was worth the 14 hour drive from Michigan. We truly created wonderful family memories and our children are already asking when we will be back!
Thank you John & Roxanne for a wonderful stay!
Best Regards,
Joe & Suzie
5.0
This is truly a slice of Heaven, and we can not wait to get back. The area is fantastic and the home far exceeded my expectations.
Thank you
5.0
In a word OUTSTANDING!!!
This is truly a slice of Heaven, and we can not wait to get back. The area is fantastic and the home far exceeded my expectations.
Thank you
5.0
Dear John and Roxanne,
We had a wonderful stay in your loved home-away. We were grateful that you welcomed our unexpected family members coming to us. Each one of us had privacy for quiet time (our own TV's) and plenty of room to enjoy our together time. We ate lobster every night. Since we were out-of-season, we enjoyed the already steamed lobsters from Hannaford Market. We did a whale watch from Portland and enjoyed it without a whale. Good time to be "at sea".
We need to come back when all is happening but for our time it was great. Just walking the beach pleases these "dessert rats"!
Thank you for the many comforts of home and for sharing them.
5.0
Family Share Time
Dear John and Roxanne,
We had a wonderful stay in your loved home-away. We were grateful that you welcomed our unexpected family members coming to us. Each one of us had privacy for quiet time (our own TV's) and plenty of room to enjoy our together time. We ate lobster every night. Since we were out-of-season, we enjoyed the already steamed lobsters from Hannaford Market. We did a whale watch from Portland and enjoyed it without a whale. Good time to be "at sea".
We need to come back when all is happening but for our time it was great. Just walking the beach pleases these "dessert rats"!
Thank you for the many comforts of home and for sharing them.
5.0
This house is very well maintained, clean, and spacious. You can tell right away even from the correspondence prior to rental that these folks really care about their home and take great care of it. Everything was as described or better. Updated technology with wifi, cable and dvd throughout was ideal. The bonus dining room area is much bigger than it looks in these pics. Bathrooms are good sized and clean. Kitchen was very functional and really fully stocked. The view from the deck was lovely and the grill, shed, porch, yard and other amenities made this an incredible find. The owners put the care and attention in to make sure that their renters are comfortable and enjoy their vacation. We would return in a heart beat.
5.0
Outstanding find! Better than expected.
This house is very well maintained, clean, and spacious. You can tell right away even from the correspondence prior to rental that these folks really care about their home and take great care of it. Everything was as described or better. Updated technology with wifi, cable and dvd throughout was ideal. The bonus dining room area is much bigger than it looks in these pics. Bathrooms are good sized and clean. Kitchen was very functional and really fully stocked. The view from the deck was lovely and the grill, shed, porch, yard and other amenities made this an incredible find. The owners put the care and attention in to make sure that their renters are comfortable and enjoy their vacation. We would return in a heart beat.
5.0
Exceeds expectation!
What a find! Camp Ellis is the sandy beach without the hectic traffic.Your cozy, comfortable home was a great home base for exploring all around Southern Maine.
The owners were very welcoming and helpful.
Our foodie family found the kitchen very well-equipped and we enjoyed preparing local seafood.
We hope to come back again, and would recommend this property to any traveler!
5.0
Great property with all the amenities!
We had a wonderful stay at this 3 BR cottage! The place was clean and well stocked with every kind of kitchen utensil, bowl, etc. The owner was responsive to emails. The location was just a couple of blocks from a nice, quiet beach and a few little restaurants. Saco is not far away (driving) for groceries and the like. Provides a good base for visiting Portland, ME or Portsmouth, NH. Our toddler loved her fish-themed room and talked about it for months afterwards. We all remember our time in Camp Ellis fondly!
5.0
Great, comfortable cottage
The comforts of your home made for a very pleasant vacation.
Every year we have been retreating to Camp Ellis for the past 20 years. We came with family and friends to share two wonderful weeks and your home was perfect and SO CLOSE TO THE OCEAN
Thank you for allowing us to rent your home.
We had a fantastic vacation.
A big Thank You!
5.0
Home away from home
This is a lovely cottage...very clean...nicely decorated..and the kitchen is very well equipped. We found we could be as busy or as quiet as we wanted to be. Waves crashing on the rocks...and a beautiful beach to walk at low tide...and treasures from the sea to find. A great place to build sand castles as well.
Our beds were very comfortable with a tv in the bedroom as well.
There is plenty to do in the area...we found a really good used book store...and they have videos and music as well.
We want to return...
5.0
Best vacation ever!!
We had the best week and vacation ever!!
The weather was perfect and we met some really cool folks up here too. We definitley want to come back again!
Your neighbors couldnt be nicer :-)
We all made new friends (both the 2 legged and 4 legged kind) and look forward to seeing them all again next year.
Thanks for allowing us the use of your lovely home
5.0
week of 7/14/2005
John and Roxanne,
Thank you for such a clean and cozy place to spend our vacation!!
The weather was great!!
We spent a lot of the time on the beach, just relaxing our week away.
The Seaside Pottery Shop and Gallery 27 allowed me to find some beautiful unique items to bring back to N.Y.
This "Dead End" part of Camp Ellis Ave where you have your cottage was super for our boys to ride their skateboards safely.
Thanks again!!!
Jane and Anthony
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Saco?
The average price for a rental in Saco is $408 per night. This rental is $149 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Classic cottage 900 ft from beach - across from marsh w\/ sunsets & wildlife . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Classic cottage 900 ft from beach - across from marsh w\/ sunsets & wildlife . Enjoy the water!
Is Classic cottage 900 ft from beach - across from marsh w\/ sunsets & wildlife pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Classic cottage 900 ft from beach - across from marsh w\/ sunsets & wildlife ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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