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The Sands Townhouses

3.0 star property
3-star condo near Old Orchard Beach Pier

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
64 W Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064
  • Old Orchard Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Palace Playland
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom Townhouse)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Old Orchard Beach

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Orchard Beach condo, you'll find Old Orchard Beach and Old Orchard Beach Pier. Pirate's Cove and Palace Playland are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Old Orchard Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pirate's Cove - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palace Playland - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dunegrass Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 10 min walk
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Licks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rocco's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Brunswick - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bagels - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Sands Townhouses

3-star condo near Old Orchard Beach Pier
Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Old Orchard Beach condo is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
This condo offers 7 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3-star condo have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Old Orchard Beach condo provides complimentary wired Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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)

General

  • 1 floor
  • 7 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sands Townhouses to the airport?

This condo is 16.2 mi (20-min drive) away from the Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sands Townhouses have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is The Sands Townhouses to the beach?

This condo is a short 3-minute walk from Old Orchard Beach and 14.6 mi (25-min drive) from Goose Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sands Townhouses offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sands Townhouses?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at The Sands Townhouses?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sands Townhouses?

This condo offers free self parking.

Does The Sands Townhouses have a pool?

This condo does not have a pool.

Does The Sands Townhouses have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is The Sands Townhouses to downtown Old Orchard Beach?

This condo is 0.4 mi away from Old Orchard Beach.

The Sands Townhouses Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything and was very happy staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Melinda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Clean & Pleasant, Some Noise from Railroad

My friend and I wanted to see Old Orchard Beach in Maine, and after looking at the options we chose The Sands Townhouses, which were affordable, close to the beach, and offered a unit with two separate bedrooms and a small living room/kitchenette. Since we were traveling during this COIVD pandemic, having two separate bedrooms in the same overall unit felt safer than one bedroom and also gave us each more privacy. We both felt the place was clean and comfortable. The mattresses on both beds were firm and supportive, and the decor was cute and modern. Pretty bedspreads, clean paint on the walls, etc. A small TV in each bedroom, and in the shared space. The only drawbacks: the two bedrooms were connected, so one person had to walk through the other's bedroom to go downstairs -- and the only bathroom was downstairs, and was on the small side. The stairs were carpeted and had a good handrail, but if you need to use the bathroom a lot, you may not like the set-up. Or if you have mobility issues, the need to use stairs to reach the bathroom at night could be annoying. One drawback was that the townhouses are built very close to a railroad track, and trains come through at all hours. I'd read other reviews warning about this, so we brough ear-plugs and wore them at night. The first night a train did wake me up anyway, but the second night I slept better. A light sleeper will not like this place, but someone who can sleep through noises will be fine with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, rained the whole time but still plenty to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. We could walk across the street to get to the beach and the boardwalk and pier was a quick walk down the street. There was an icecream shop right next door which was an added bonus. The place was adorable. We had two bedrooms upstairs and a kitchenette bathroom and living room area downstairs. The TVs upstairs were able to connect to Netflix, Hulu, and Disney . Also, the people working in the office were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great little townhouse

Everyone was super accommodating. The place was clean, convenient and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Nick

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Location is convenient because of the parking and beach being across the street. As far as cleanliness and noise it was horrible. Beds had hair and dirt in them. The train goes by twice a night that shakes the whole complex and is extremely loud. You can here everything through the walls. The neighbors were outside partying all night. So for a family this wasn’t an ideal place. For anyone younger looking to party perfect spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Kat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amtrak DIRECTLY behind townhouse. Whole building shook the six times in night it went by. Table out front with intoxicated and heavy smoking guests (3:00 pm). Smoke seeped into room... very rough crowd. F word used as noun verb and adjective. Not five star snob but this was very bad. Dirty. Came for cycle event. Last place available. No rest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Amelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice inexpensive and vastplace near the beach.

The service is good and really friendly, but the checkout is too early and there is no bathtub
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. The place was clean. I forgot my glasses there and called when I got home. They retrieved them for me and my daughter picked them up for me. I did not see that there was AC in the unit. (not sure), But it felt stuffy. it would be nice if the bedrooms had ceiling fans at least.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Mattias V

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid this place if you like to sleep at night

These townhouses are flimsy construction and have paper-thin walls, but the real issue is that they are built 10 feet from railroad tracks where the trains run all night long. With each train, the walls literally shake and anything not fastened down rattles. None of us got more than a few minutes of sleep at a time. This was not disclosed. Furthermore, management refused to make any kind of recompense afterwards. Minor, less important feedback: Beds are very comfortable, and the check-in/check-out process was just fine. We liked having a kitchen for our stay. The shower (no tub) is too narrow for a tall guy like me to use without smacking the walls and the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

OK for a short stay on the beach

Employees were very friendly and accommodating. Unit was clean but more like a cottage not a hotel. It listed as a 2 bedroom but when you go up the stairs one bed and bureau is at the top of the landing without a door. You walk through there to get to the one bedroom with a door. Only bathroom is on the first floor. Very thin walls, train goes by blowing the horn late at night and early in the morning. You also hear everyone walking by late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Amazing as usual. Have been coming here for a few years. Easy walk to all sights of Old Orchard beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

JoeL, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Near the beach, has a full mini kitchen (Saves lots of money), sleeps four plus a couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, easy access to the beach. Close to everything, but far enough to have some quiet time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Girls Weekend.

Booked only a few days in advance and got a great room at a great price. Couldn't have been better. Perfect location. Clean room. The townhouse was the perfect size for us. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad

Rooms were really small but it was nice and clean would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

This place was very clean and very roomie! Must stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Caught between the tracks and the main drag

We needed a one night stay at any place in Old Orchard Beach. We found a deluxe suite at the sands hotel and the price was reasonable. Place was clean, I had no issues with that. The ac worked perfectly. Downstairs had a fridge, microwave, stove, and a comfy futon. Upstairs had two bed rooms both were adequate. Complaints: 1.) The trains start coming by at 4:45 am. The back bedroom in room 6 is 20 feet from the tracks. When the first of the hundred car freight train came by my son came out of his room (which was on the main drag) and asked if we had just been through an earthquake. It was brutal. Two more trains came through before 8am. 2.)We had a bunch of kids come back from a night out on the town at 1am. The walls in these places were paper thin.we heard the noise as if we were sitting with them. 3.) Bed was not comfortable. What the place did right: 1.) Very Clean 2.) Right across from the ocean. 3.)decent space.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean but extremely loud

Guess in next room extremely loud but was told by security that there was nothing they could do as they do not own this unit also train is 15 yards from room so during the night be prepared to be woken up. Freight train rocked the room (only lasted about 5 minutes but 4 times during the night. So just be prepared to be woken up during the night. Other than that great location to beach and night life.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Jeff, Cleveland

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ironman Maine homebase

We were looking for a location close to the starting line and finish and The Sands couldn't have fit the bill any better. The facilities are dated, but there was so much more room available to us than a simple motel room would have given us. The staff were superb. I cannot say enough about them.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017