Biddeford, Maine
Welcome to The Red Cottage on the Saco River.
We are minutes from the coastal neighborhoods of Hills Beach, Biddeford Pool, Fortune's Rock, one of Maine's most spectacular sand beaches, Granite Point and the Kennebunk coastal area of Goose Rocks. Hills Beach, a tidal pool, is a minute drive from the cottage and Ferry Beach in Saco, is 10 min., both are public beaches.
https://www.biddefordmaine.org/2869/Beaches
We're 1/4 mile from the University of New England and three miles from downtown Biddeford, a renaissance City experiencing a resurgence of restaurants, boutiques, and microbreweries. For more information about what's going on here in Biddeford, visit https://heartofbiddeford.org/
The Saco River is a striped bass fisherman's paradise and local fishing guides are available or fish right off the beach. East Point Sanctuary in Biddeford Pool is maintained by the Maine Audubon Society and considered one of the premier birding spots on the Northeast coast. Wood Island Lighthouse is located just off Biddeford Pool and offers a unique Maine experience with boat tours in July and August. Kayak rentals, sightseeing charters and parasailing are also available locally.
A little farther afield you can explore:
- Portland - Maine's largest city is widely hailed as a foodie Mecca. It's also home to museums, summer concerts, shopping, and more, a half hour north on I-95.
- Kennebunkport - a favorite tourist destination, just 10 miles to the south.
-Neighboring Saco - water parks and ziplining for the kids.
-Palace Playland - Maine's only beachfront amusement park is located in Old Orchard Beach, eight miles up the coast.
- A rare rainy day Plan a train trip up or down the coast of New England. The Amtrak Downeaster Station, from Brunswick to Boston is located in Saco, just 4 miles away.
-Freeport and Kittery - we're centrally located for all your outlet shopping needs.
When You're Here, You're Home
The Red Cottage is fully furnished with all the comforts of home. The first floor features a living room, large bedroom with queen bed, fully stocked kitchen, one bathroom, sitting room with washer/dryer and three season porch. Upstairs is an alcove with a twin bed, and a large bedroom with three twin beds. The large backyard has a patio with grill for summer cookouts, seating for 6, or sit under the pines by the babbling brook with a good book. A short walk through the woods brings you to the bluff overlooking the marsh and river, with views to the ocean beyond. There are fox, deer, waterfowl, hawks and eagles, the kayakers, fishing and recreational boaters, and the ebb and flow of the river.
Adjacent to the property is one of the oldest cemeteries in Biddeford, The Oaks Cemetery, a bit of local history is etched on each headstone. If you're interested in the history of Biddeford, one that goes back to the early 1600's, visit https://www.biddefordhistoricalsociety.org/
Come and enjoy a little piece of the coast of Maine.
We were welcomed by friendly owner. The house was fresh, clean and welcoming. Little personal touches from owner with products from Maine. A beautiful property on the river. University of NE half a mile down the road. I walked by the campus every morning and there is a public path to Hills Beach 1.5 miles from the house if you enjoy walks. Several beaches in the area to choose from to spend your day. Many places to drive for fun days trips. We visited Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, Kittery. There is so much to do and see in Maine and so beautiful. The house has a lot of charm. We loved the screened in back porch. We brought our dog who loved it as well.
Great property and location. Close to Hills Beach and beautiful view of the river. Host were wonderful.
We had a lovely stay at the Red Cottage. We walked down to the river to be greeted by a Bald Eagle on our first day. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. We had no complaints. I would stay again if the opportunity raises. The hosts were very hospitable.
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. Karen greeted us when we arrived and gave us a tour. She was very friendly and had left us gifts- local cheeses, coffee, mustard, and jam that were all made in Maine. There was even a little treat jar with dog bones for our pups. Such a nice, thoughtful touch. Traveling with dogs can be stressful, but we felt completely welcomed with them. The cottage was extremely clean and well appointed. It was very hot and humid and Karen asked if we needed an additional a/c put in. They installed a new one that day. We would say that is the definition of “above and beyond.” The property is beautiful and we were invited to explore it- even the old cemetery at the back of the property, near the river. It dates back to the early 1800’s and has sea captains and their families in it. I would say our only issue- and it’s minor, is that the mattress in the master bedroom is old and very uncomfortable. Our backs were a bit sore when we woke, but otherwise, we loved our stay!
Clean cottage w everything we needed. Great location to UNE,and the owners were super attentive.
The hosts are thoughtful and welcoming and paid careful attention to every detail. They live next door and are very respectful of boundaries and privacy, but also friendly. Karen kindly printed some forms I needed and brought them over. She left a generous welcome basket and water in the fridge for us. The wifii is strong. The property was clean and well stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay. There is no dishwasher. The house has space for a lot of people even though there are only two bedrooms. Minor drawbacks (because no place is perfect) include the home is situated close to the road and you can hear the traffic and the bedroom has a lot of light early in the morning. My dogs were happy in the house. There is a nice view of the river in the back and a firepit. The location is not walking distance to water, but is driving distance to lots of nice beaches and restaurants. I highly recommend this property.
We usually vacation at the cape or vineyard , but decided to try Maine this year. We heard Maine was super dog friendly and we found this great cottage in Maine close to EVERYTHING and welcomed the pups too!! The owners were next door & very friendly! They welcomed us yummy snacks, blueberry jam, maple infused mustard, local cheeses and crackers as well as local coffee! The cottage was on the Saco River and was just gorgeous. We went to a different beach everyday, and even went to beaches that allowed dogs all day! We were so happy with our stay.
What a great cottage! It was very clean and comfortable. The host's were wonderful and provided lot's of information about things to do in the area. We would definitely stay here again!
The cottage was lovely. Bring your bikes to go to the bird sanctuary. It is a serene experience walking the trail, but the parking situation around the sanctuary is not easy. The community is very bike friendly.
We were very happy with stay. The house is very nice. Luckily there are some AC units because the weather was hot. Karen and Ron are very welcoming and we enjoyed our visits with them. They have good knowledge of the community and we’re happy to share. Many extras are included and this helps with setting up a home for one week.
Karen and Ron are supreme hosts! The property and Red Cottage are well-maintained and clean! The kitchen is well-stocked for those who want to cook and eat in. There are many local amenities - Fortunes Rocks Beach, Cape Porpoise Kitchen, Brandbury Market.... don't forget the Rachel Carson Nature Preserve which we walked daily! We will see you next year!
We had another wonderful vacation again staying at the Red Cottage which we rented 5 years ago. Karen and Ron greeted us with Maine treats which were delicious and gave us fun suggestions for our interests. They made us feel very welcomed and at ease. The home was very comfortable to use, very clean and had all the necessary items needed for a week away from home. We had a delightful time out back using the firepit, breakfast on the screened-in porch, and dinner out back on the patio. We would definitely rent again from Karen and Ron.
Gracious host, beautiful view of Saco river
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