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Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings

Family-friendly stay with water park in Biddeford

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 51500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Biddeford Pool, ME
  • Place, Fortunes Rock Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Pool
  • Place, Engine
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Biddeford

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Biddeford cottage, you'll find The Pool and Fortunes Rock Beach. Also, Saint Brendan's Chapel is within half a mile (1 km) and Freddy Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fortunes Rock Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Goose Rocks Beach - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Engine - 14 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach Parasail - 16 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 18 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brunswick - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Huot's Seafood Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tami Lyn's Place - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Josephs By The Sea - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬20 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.

Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings

Beach Cottage proximity to the beach is perfect, with stunning water views on three sides, great breezes. Ocean views and Pool views all in one cottage. Large open yard with marsh and water views, just steps to the sandy beach and steps to the Harbor where you can kayak. This property is unique in that it is one of the best bird-watching spots in North America. It sits adjacent to Rachael Carson Nature Preserve. Rent this cottage and invite extended family or friends to come along and join you with the next door cottage which sleeps 6, total can be up to 10 people if rented with next door property, please ask for details if more than 4 people...if you book early, next door with extra bedrooms may be available too!

This cottage is a hidden gem! Perfect for a couple, or a family of four or five. It is beautifully and tastefully decorated in fresh beach decor. Light, bright and cheery. Enjoy your morning coffee on the wrap around deck, and listen to the waves crashing. Grill out in the back garden, enjoy the fantastic sunset views from your back patio deck, morning and afternoon sun on the deck. Free non resident parking and free beach parking pass. Enjoy your freshly steamed lobster and clams, or fresh fish from our general store just around the corner.

Host a family reunion, clambake or rehearsal dinner or wedding in the adjacent garden with fantastic sunset and water views. Or just sit and relax in the Adirondack chairs and watch the lobster boats and sailboats. Wedding receptions galore here! Memories are made here! No events will be on site during your stay if you are just renting the vacation cottage.

Perfect town for beach getaways, family gatherings, riding bikes and taking scenic walking tours.

Keywords: Beach House, stunning views, light, bright, freshly renovated, great sunsets and water views, across street from beach, Maine seaside, Maine beach cottage southern Maine beach cottage, beach cottage getaway

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: outdoor smoking only, away from building, not deck

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

Rules

Please review our linen policy! You may bring your own linens or use ours- if you agree to leave them washed dried and folded prior to depart

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet fee; some Breeds not allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events approved by owner; separate fee applies

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking only, away from building, not deck

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: Events approved by owner; separate fee applies
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, a first aid kit, 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Note from host: Events approved by owner; separate fee applies For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Bright Beach Cottage Waterviews Dogs Ok Honeymoon Weddings

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings to the airport?

This cottage is 21.9 mi (30-min drive) away from the Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings to the beach?

This cottage is 11.2 mi (20-min drive) from Old Orchard Beach and 3.2 mi (7-min drive) from Freddy Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings have a spa?

This cottage doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings to downtown Biddeford?

This cottage is 6 mi away from Biddeford.

Bright Beach Cottage, Waterviews, Dog Ok, Honeymoon, Weddings Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
I wasn’t familiar with this area before our stay. I have to say we will definitely be back! What a lovely and relaxing trip. The views cannot be beat, the beach a short walk across the street was wonderful. This is a pet friendly place, and we had such fun on our walks on the beach and cool people/pet friendly path with an interesting past. The village up the street is completely charming and convenient. Communication with the host was an A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this place. Our dogs enjoy coming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage

The property is in a great location and the beach right across the street was perfect for us and our dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The views are absolutely stunning!! Restorative peaceful transformative!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Brooklyn

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a wonderful time at this house! It’s perfectly situated by the beach, just a stone’s throw away from the charming village of Biddeford Pool. You can even grab some fresh, steamed lobster at the grocery store there. The house offers breathtaking views of the sunset and the bay, and there’s plenty of great outdoor space for relaxation. Parking is also a breeze. The host is incredibly friendly and responsive, making our stay even more enjoyable. We even had a travel massage for our anniversary, and this house was the perfect venue for it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Mile stretch getaway

Ideal location. Entire house with everything you need and the beach decor makes you feel like you are on vacation. Unreal views all day. Show stopper is the sunsets. Beach right across the street. So many restaurants, gifts shops and community activities going on. This rental is a must!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

The 2-mile beach was a few steps from the front door. We brought our dog who enjoyed running the sands till 9am and every evening. Easy walk to the local market and eatery. Biddeford Pool has a couple walkable bird sanctuaries and the town itself is very picturesque. The rental is on the second floor (18 stairs) which gets you above the hedges for a great view of the sunsets. While the space was a great size, the seating was somewhat awkward. We mostly sat at the table in the dining area in the evening and did painting/beading. It was a relaxing 6 days, which is what we wanted.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Coastal Getaway - Can’t Wait to Return!

I absolutely loved staying at Sarah's cottage! It perfectly embodies quintessential coastal Maine style, with gorgeous views, breathtaking sunsets, and the beach right across the street. You can even hear the soothing sound of the ocean at night! I had never been to Biddeford Pool before, and I’m so happy I found this listing. I fell in love with both the town and this charming home. Sarah was incredibly responsive and accommodating throughout my stay. I definitely plan on returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The View !

The location of this property is beautiful! The house is very bright and spacious . With Beach access directly across the road the ocean is there whenever you want! Very peaceful in the evening watching the sunset over the Biddeford Pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at the pool

The property is a perfect spot with Biddeford Pool on the back side and the beach right across the street. Beautiful view from the deck especially when the sun goes down. A little too hot during the day when the sun is beating down. Would have been a lot better if there was some kind of table with umbrella on the deck. We had a problem with the refrigerator when we arrived but Sarah got to work on it right away and provided us with ice in the mean time. She even offered to reimburse us for some of our meats that were lost due to this, She was very easy to get a hold of and responsive. Overall the place was perfect for our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Great location! Host was super accommodating! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and quiet

It suited our purposes perfectly. My wife and I just wanted a quiet, stress-free get-away to celebrate our anniversary. The outside property could use some work. Lots of clutter, lawn furniture in disrepair, yard not well maintained, grill which was in posting not functional. If you were looking to have an event here the place would need some work. If you are just looking for a little romantic time away it's perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in Biddeford Pool

We had a fantastic weekend stay in Biddeford Pool...our first time in the area. The house was very clean inside, property host Sarah was very responsive on a few questions we had leading up to stay and the view is spectacular! Short walk to the beach was easy to do with young kids/baby and the neighborhood is walkable for an evening stroll as well. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint cottage

Great location.. walk to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Great spot! Sarah was very responsive. Sunsets were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moshe E.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Most Spectacular Setting

Booked this because of description of setting, was even better than expected. Lots of morning time sitting on expansive deck looking at bay and water. Beautiful sunsets and public beach a 3 minute walk away. Short walk to area with a restaurant/store and a nice gift shop, otherwise very quiet, which is what we wanted. Inside apt. also very pleasant and relaxing, nice artwork, lots of windows and seating areas. One note: it's 2nd floor, accessible only by outside stairs. But can leave strollers, bikes, beach wagons etc. downstairs. Very responsive prop. manager. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Daniel K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, but property needs significant work

Pictures for this listing are 10 years old. That beautiful picnic table in the listing is now a broken table that should have been thrown out. Curtains and chairs are all stained. The bedroom door and bathroom doors do not close. Exterior French doors do not open. Dust and dirt are in the cutlery drawers, under and behind beds, on heating and cooling vents (but these are labeled with do not use anyway). I'm glad we brought our own bedding. I was extremely disappointed with the false advertising for this property. As a result, we checked out early.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, didn't want to leave

This property was insanely beautiful. Views of the pool on one side, ocean on the other. Walk across the street to an amazing beach. It was so perfect! Sarah was a great host, very helpful and communicative. This rental was perfect in every way, we simply didn't want to leave. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Joanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view and amazing access to beach

It’s all about the water views and this place has it. Great deck to enjoy the views of the pool morning to evening. And the beach access across the street was wonderful - beautiful sandy beach. The apartment is beautifully decorated. Might be helpful for folks to know the stairs to access the apartment are steep and you have to walk through some buggy grass. But otherwise a great stay and lovely place to spend relaxing days by the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth S.

Location, location, location

We had a nice stay at this well positioned property with our toddler and baby. The back deck has an idyllic view, and it is a very easy, short walk to the perfect, empty beach. It allowed for easy hand offs for our toddler and baby, and lots of fun in the sand. Annoyingly the late summer mosquitoes were unbearable in the lower yard, and the steps were slightly treacherous with the children. The interior was as pictured- but definitely a well-worn beachy feel. We would have preferred a more updated and streamlined residence (lots of piles of stuff in open closets, drawers, etc), but it was comfortable enough. Unfortunately due to the open plan of the twin beds, my husband and I were unable to really relax in the evenings- we had to sneak around the toddler in the twin bed and baby in a pack-and-play (we brought) in our room. So, perhaps not the best pick for a family with young children.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location

We loved staying at this house. It was cozy with an incredible view of Biddeford Pool and wildlife (coyote and herons) in the adjacent Rachel Carson Refuge. The walk to the beach is 2 minutes - we walked with 3 young kids multiple times a day and loved going after dinner to see the tidal pools. The outdoor shower made it really convenient to come home with sandy kids and rinse off before going into the house. The host was very kind and helpful. She also allowed us to have our dog with us which was great. - Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven

This was just the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Views. Perfect Location for a Low Key Getaway

This home was perfect for our family. The proximity to the beach was excellent and the views were breath taking. Sarah was an incredible host from start to finish. The area is quiet and relaxing but close enough to the action in Kennebunkport. We rented with our two children (9 and 12) and it was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

George N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Thank you Sarah!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific stay at Hattie’s!

Beautiful view and charming space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021