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Beachfront Family Retreat Cottage and Carriage House

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On the beach
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 19

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

Map
Saco, ME
  • Camp Ellis Beach
    3 min walk
  • Ferry Beach State Park
    6 min walk
  • Old Orchard Beach Parasail
    8 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    23 min drive

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About the area

Saco

On the beach.You'll be steps from Camp Ellis Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Ferry Beach State Park with a stay at this Camp Ellis vacation home. Old Orchard Beach Parasail and Saco River are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Camp Ellis Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Palace Playland - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Engine - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 7 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Licks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rocco's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Brunswick - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Garside's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy The Greek's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beachfront Family Retreat Cottage and Carriage House

The Peekytoe Cottage and Carriage House is a beachfront family retreat just five minutes south along the shore from famous Old Orchard Beach and its 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 and two baths. The additional detached Carriage House has two bedrooms, one bath and all provide a stunning view of the entire Saco Bay and its several small islands.

Property manager

Nick DeFries

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

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Beachfront Family Retreat Cottage and Carriage House Saco

Beachfront Family Retreat Cottage and Carriage House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Wonderful Stay!
We just returned from our second stay at this beautiful ocean house, and it was just as fantastic as we remembered! The views are breathtaking, and the house is perfectly equipped for family gatherings. We enjoyed the beach, cozy evenings by the fire, and exploring the nearby sights. The location is ideal, providing both tranquility and access to local attractions. The property manager was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making our stay even more enjoyable. We can’t wait to return next year for another memorable Columbus Day weekend! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay. All was as advertised everything worked well. Location is great. Love the sunrises
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charl-Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic friend getaway!
7 of us stay here. The house was spacious, clean and comfortable. It had all the necessary items to enjoy the week. The sunrises are amazing off the property. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

K B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We could not have asked for a better place to introduce my husbands side of the family to Maine. Great location, we loved the view and loved being able to hear the waves from most of the rooms in the house. We loved sitting on the beach, sharing meals at the big table, and spending evenings by the fire pit. The host was great as well, any questions were answered right away, fastest response from any VRBO host we’ve ever had. We hope to stay again, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location and Accomodation
My friends and I spent a weekend at the beachfront property for a bachelorette and the place was perfect! Everyone kept asking how we found this place because it had everything you needed and more. The beach is directly behind the property and you can visit the Old Orchard Pier just 10 minutes down the road. The property owner left notes around the house with instructions and wifi information which was super helpful. The garage even had beach toys and chairs. One of the nights we had a hibachi vendor come to cook for us in the backyard. Having the 3 tables already in the backyard made it super easy to accomodate everyone for dinner. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking. As an FYI, there are about 4 parking spots in the driveway with one on the street. We've been told there are side streets you can park on as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large family vacation
The house was great for us. We utilized every bedroom and sleeping space. The view and the sound of the ocean was awesome. The beach was mostly quiet and we had many fires in the fire pit. The kitchen was well equipped. The two double beds on the second floor were a little challenging because you had to walk through to get to the third floor and we kept waking people up but we got around it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multi-family vacation
We had an amazing stay with 5 families at this beach house! The house fit us all very comfortably and all 10 kids had the best time exploring the beach, the backyard, and the neighborhood. The house is at the end of a dead end street and was perfect for biking and scooter riding! The kids all loved riding over to the general store right around the corner to get candy and ice cream. Would highly recommend this house and would definitely come again :).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Overall Fantastic
I would recommend that you bring extra paper towels and toilet paper for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Brad Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
The property was a great location right on the ocean. Great for a group of our 11 who stayed there. The only issue for us was a that no bathroom towels or bed linens are provided. It was noted in the details but you really had to search for it and we missed it in our review. So we were significantly surprised when we got there and had to run to a WalMart store to buy towels, washcloths, bed linens etc before we could stay there. I would highly suggest to the manager that they note this in a more prominent location in their listing so others don’t get the same surprise we had. Otherwise our group enjoyed the stay, enjoyed the sunrises in the early morning, the fire pit was a great plus and being able to walk outside to the beach was magnificent. Plenty of room inside for everyone to gather and visit..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous + relaxing mini vaca!
What a beautiful property.. We have been going to Maine for a annual family trip for about 25 years and as our family has gotten bigger, we get more cramped on our vacations.. Not here! At one point there were 18 of us at the house and not once did we feel cramped. We hope to rent again next year if the house is still available. Also, Nick, the property manager, was always extremely helpful and answered very quickly when we needed him. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location and An Overall Nice Place
We stayed here with 10 children and 8 adults and never felt cramped. The yard and the proximity to the beach are what made our stay. Plenty of room for the kids to play and it was about 40-50 feet to get to get to the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Deb J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peekytoe 23
Well appointed, comfortable, oceanfront house that was a wonderful fit for 14 family members.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, very clean.
Very nice house, was especially clean. We plan to stay there again.,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melany R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We always enjoy our time here. The house and cottage provide plenty of comfortable rooms and bathrooms. The kitchen is well stocked. The view and sound of the waves is amazing and it is wonderful to sit around the fire pit in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay!
Excellent property awesome oceanfront location. Perfect for a family gathering or time with friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micaela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Great Day!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Womens Retreat
Peekytoe Cottage was perfect for our group. Enough bedrooms, bathrooms and comfortable seating inside & out. The kitchen had all we needed and the views were amazing. We got some beautiful pics.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodations were perfect for our need!
Meeting the needs of seventeen adults & children is a tall order but Peekytoe Cottage did just that! The layout, spaciousness, cleanliness and fully stocked kitchen were ideal. The property manager, Nick, was very responsive during our stay as we reached out with clarifying questions. We were very happy with all aspects of our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L., Manchester NH

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location for families with young kids!
We had such a great time with our kids and grandkids! The perfect location for the kids to play right out front of the house in the sand if we don’t want to go down to the beach and then just steps down to the beach. We thought there would be a problem with beach access because the property next to us was a private beach but you have access to anything below the high tide line and then there’s a public beach literally steps on the other side. The fire pit was a must for us as we love sitting around it to relax in the evening. There was plenty of room for all of us and the addition of air-conditioning last year was a huge plus! The memories created will last a lifetime! The property has everything you need for a fun filled week! Nick was very responsive to our needs Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Family Reunion & 40th Wedding Anniversary
We could not have asked for a better vacation home to stay at! The view and property were amazing! It was a family vacation full of wonderful memories and one we will never forget! This home is truly a hidden gem, and we hope to come back soon! Thank you so much for everything and more!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melany R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We had a great time at the house and cottage ! Thank you:)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perky toe vacation
This is a great house(s) and location. There were 10 of us from 2 families and it is spacious and comfortable. Nicholas responded immediately to any questions we had. We stayed for a long weekend and we hope to come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Micaela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This property was well equipped and comfortable. We had a great time. I’d rent this property again! Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tami T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Beach house
We loved this house!!! Views of the ocean, sun set, moon rise, fire pit and good times. Good views from the bedrooms. It was a great place to stay and enjoy time together. I wish they provided sheets, pillow cases and towels. Would be willing to pay more for this convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021