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A historic treasure in Southern Maine, very unique and spacious

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Biddeford, ME
  • Engine
    15 min walk
  • Biddeford City Theater
    15 min walk
  • Marden's Surplus and Salvage
    3 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    20 min drive

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About the area

Biddeford

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Engine and Saco River. Biddeford City Theater and Saco River Cigars are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Engine - 15 min walk
  • Biddeford City Theater - 15 min walk
  • Palace Playland - 9 min drive
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 9 min drive
  • Old Orchard Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 15 min walk
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Time & Tide Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ore Nell's BBQ - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pizza by Alex - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rapid Ray's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A historic treasure in Southern Maine, very unique and spacious

The Sealander House was built by the City's Mayor in 1926. This historical home is full of old world charm, huge rooms, huge windows and drenched in sunlight. It features hardwood floors, a working fireplace, pocket doors, French doors, a huge dining room, 2 modern kitchens, 2 gas grills, one on the back porch off the kitchen and one on the 2nd floor deck, inviting porches and decks, a beautiful cupola. Lots of privacy with established gardens. Across the Street from Clifford Park. An amazing home perfect for groups/celebrations.

{What I am not interested in hosting drunken events with associated dangerous
behaviors like partying and vomiting on the roof, public urination and large numbers of attendees not accounted for in the reservation (12 guests listed and 60 are at the house) with associated destruction of my vintage house and property. This has only happened to me a couple of times but it's been heartbreaking. Not to mention my neighbors get upset. Most people are absolutely wonderful and are very kind and respectful to my property. I just want it to be clear to all since I have had this problem in the past.

I have a Eufy security system at The Sealander House. There are 4 cameras and they are all external. They are facing the doors to the house, the front door, the back door, the 2nd floor deck door and the balcony door. They are not on all the time. They are triggered by motion. My favorite pics so far have been wildlife. When I do not have guests the house is empty. I do not live close by so I find this security helpful and reassuring. I hope you do too.

The property has lots of establish trees and perennials and so so many birds. It feels like a bird sanctuary. I love this. You feel very private even though you are still in the city. It has a large front lawn and I have a fire pit on the front lawn.

I have a large assortment of beach gear too for your use including a beach umbrella, beach buggy, beach chairs, beach toys including boogie boards, and beach towels.

I really want my guests to have everything they need to have a great time. Have fun.

Property manager

Laura Plourde Burke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Sealander House in Southern Maine

A historic treasure in Southern Maine, very unique and spacious Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James m., Mansfield Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
We enjoyed getting to see family and friends after 9 years
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We brought our kids and grandkids. Had 19 of us. There was plenty of space. Kids loved how much space room to run and, hide. We all enjoyed the woodchuck who lives under back porch. Location was good. Plenty of towels, toilet paper and trash bags. All appreciated. Only thing I would suggest is putting together 3 ring binder with suggestions for area. Local delivery of pizza etc. otherwise a wonderful place wood highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D., Brookfield, CT (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home
Our family of 12 stayed very comfortably in this huge old home. The dining room accommodated us perfectly. We enjoyed the fire pit and gathering on the front lawn for games and s'mores in the evenings. A good time was had by all, 13-74 years old.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary trip
Family and friends gathering in Maine for anniversary.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Week
We had a great week at the Sealander. Our party of 16 included 9 adults and 6 children ages 18 months to 10 years. There was plenty of space for all. We enjoyed the front porch and yard as well as the living space inside. A/C was great. Plenty of parking for our 5 families. Mature plantings and trees provided privacy. Easy drive to beaches. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House
This property is beautiful, it offered all the amenities and was super clean. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out or sit together and enjoy a meal. Great outdoor space And plenty of parking. Easy location to surrounding towns or downtown for us. It was a great location to our wedding venue. Also a great hostess!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

paula f.

Liked: Cleanliness
May Graduation
We had our daughter’s graduation and opted for everyone to stay together. Pros: Lots of room to spread out, 2 kitchens stocked for large crowds, wrap around porch , and fire-pit were lovely. Communication with host was immediate and very positive. Cons: Old lumpy/ squeaky mattresses, bed linens, pillows, and towels. Hot water inadequate for 12 people to stay there, advertised for 16. No working ice maker.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic gem!
We enjoyed our stay at the Sealander House. It was the perfect spot for us to host a bridal shower. The space was open and bright and the second full kitchen was such an amazing help. The porches are gorgeous and the guests appreciated being able to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. Laura was very responsive and helpful. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
We came for the weekend to celebrate my mom's 75th birthday with her children and 6 grandkids. The house was perfect for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Prelude
Excellent location for our group - easy ride into Kennebunkport. House was beautiful and well maintained. Any questions etc were addressed in a very timely manner. Definitely recommend this location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

So much fun
Plenty of space to spread out. Nice location around a cute town a close to Portland.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal house for us!
The Sealander House was perfect for a get-away workspace for our non-profit board of directors to hold our retreat. There were plenty of comfortable places for us to gather, work, discuss, and connect. We were all able to have our own beds (all eight of us)! The house is light, bright, huge but still cozy, and ideal for us. In fact, we would love to come back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Very nice property with a lot of history.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Gem
Our family of 15 just stayed at the historic Sealander house and had a great time. The 6 bedrooms and 4 pull-out sofas provided more than enough sleeping options. Being 3 stories tall and temps near 90 all week I thought the house would be uncomfortably hot but AC units in the bedrooms and on each floor kept things very cool. Laura responded quickly to any problems we had which made for a relaxing stay. I would highly recommend this house for a large group looking to visit Southern Maine as a matter of fact the family already booked for 2024!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay, accomodating host
We absolutely loved this old charmer of a house! The property is located in town, but it felt so remote and peaceful due to the trees surrounding the property. The house felt like walking around in a New England dream. The owner was so kind and accomodating and allowed for a little earlier check in as most of us were arriving at a variety of times. There were no crazy close down expectations when leaving. This property is close to so many activities and an absolute must stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sealander House
Great home for family of 13 ages from 8 to 80. Everyone immediately felt at home here. We were greeted by beautiful flowers-lilacs, peonies & irises upon arrival. Lilies and daisies bloomed later. Plenty comfortable, clean bedrooms and bathrooms. The large sunroom, balcony, front porch, upper deck and dining room provided great gathering places. The one month reservation allowed time for trips to northern and southern attractions. Great vacation location.
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, Spacious Victorian
We spent several days with family at this lovely Victorian mansion in preparation for a family wedding. The accommodations were quite spacious with plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms and two kitchen areas, providing ample room for all of us (including two youngsters). The kitchen was well stocked and the house very clean. It is an amazing house, with quite a history, close to Saco and across the street from a beautiful park. The owner was super helpful and hospitable. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a group of around 30 family members and friends to attend my daughter’s baby shower.
The house was perfect, we really enjoyed the spacious dining room and lovely parlors. It was a sunny day so we also were able to enjoy time the upstairs deck and porches. I love all of the trees and bushes, it make the property very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

APRIL C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Very nice place very easy experience, exactly what we hoped for. We had a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
We had a marvelous time at the Sealander House. There were 2 kitchens, bedrooms were adequately sized, beds were comfy, and plenty of TP and towels for guests. This is my second time renting from this owner (she has another beautiful home nearby), & she was responsive to any issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big space, perfect location!
Laura was kind, the space was nice and open for all of us, and the location was perfect! Comfy beds, very clean home. We forgot our ipad & Laura was gracious enough to meet up with us while we were out. Would definitely recommend this place. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pre Wedding Festivites
This property was beautiful, spacious, super clean and well stocked. It was the perfect place to have family and friends stay for pre wedding festivities. With two kitchens and three floors, the bridal party had plenty of room to spread out and get ready, and plenty of space for food to graze on throughout the day. The front porch was an added benefit for much needed relaxation and a cocktail or two. Having this house helped make the most perfect weekend for a wedding. Fantastic memories were made! Check in and check out were super easy. I hope to have another happy occasion soon to to rent this beautiful property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

DAVID M., AUBURN

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine in September
The house was well suited for our large family gathering. The two kitchens helped while cooking. House was clean and ready for us. Plenty to do down town or over the bridge in Saco. Definitely will consider this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022