Prouts Neck, Steps to the Beach

Scarborough, Maine
$752 avg/night
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Our wonderful home can now be used 365 days a year after a 2021 winterization which added air conditioning and heat to the entire house. The home has been in the family since 1937. We are on a pretty lane which dead ends at the beach. The beach at Prouts Neck is one of the most private and beautiful in the world. Our home is very comfortable for parents and children or grandparents and family due to having 5 bedrooms, 4 are upstairs, as are two bathrooms, and one bedroom with en suite bath is downstairs. All baths are renovated, but retain their original charm. We also have a spacious and modern, but old fashioned style kitchen. Best of both worlds!! Check out the photos. Laundry machines are new.
Our floors are painted an attractive blue and all bedrooms have new windows & screens. We have A/C, but it is rarely need because, after all, this is Maine, by the water!! There are several TVs. We have Wi-Fi. Tons of new and old books in the Dining room/library.

We're a 2 hour drive from Boston. There's an airport in Portland. We're around 15 minutes to Portland and the fabulous Exchange Street restaurants and shops. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to stay at 'Prouts'. We often go to Freeport for shopping at L.L. Bean and all the other great shops, then come home and hit the beach to regain our strength. Also, for our of age guests, the brewery and distillery scene in Portland is incredible. The hustle and bustle of Old Orchard Beach, and the summerstock theatre in Ogunquit are wonderful fun. We also love going to Kennebunkport, to gallery hop.

There are more activities than just the beach. The area is very popular for road cycling due to the great sea views and rolling terrain. In addition, the popular car-free Eastern Rail Trail connects Scarborough to Saco along marshes and woods. Kayaking the open water, or calm scenic estuaries of the Nonsuch River or Spurwink River are easy thanks to convenient access points.

We will NOT contact you to see if you want to re-rent. Please make early arrangements, (we love return visitors), to 'protect' 'your' week(s). We often fill up for the next year; soon after labor day. You've been warned!

Keywords: House, beach, Maine, Prouts Neck, Portland

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Golf Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Renee S.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    It was amazing! 4 houses from a private ocean beach. House had plenty of bedrooms for our family of seven! And a typical New England beachfront cottage vibe, you could feel the history in the walls, weather and used. Three bathroom and so close to amenities. We will be back.

  • Stasha F.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    We loved the house. It was very clean, cozy, and plenty of room for our group of 7 to spread out. The neighborhood is very quiet and private, and you essentially have access to your own private beach (3 min walk). We enjoyed our daily walks, bikes, and runs around Prouts Neck! Mike was great to communicate with.

  • Malcolm P.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    Excellent cottage

  • Brian F.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Very clean, well organized property with a great location. Mike was very responsive.

  • Barbara D.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Perfectly clean and every detail thought of. Location is amazing and host very available and supportive. Could not be better!

  • Submitted Aug 28, 2023

    Stayed Aug 19, 2023

    Five stars for the location on a flower lined dead-end street with quick access to a pristine and very private beach. Five stars for attention to details. Host efficiently answered my many questions. The house was tastefully decorated and had everything we needed and more. Last, it is not only a people friendly neighborhood but a dog friendly one too. Can’t imagine a more beautiful dog park than Prouts Neck Beach. We loved watching dogs swimming in the sea. The Merrill house is a keeper!

  • Daniel A.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2023

    Stayed Jul 8, 2023

    Excellent in all respects: perfect location, steps from the beach. Cottage is charming and comfortable, and well stocked with everything one would need.

  • Anne Marie R.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2022

    Stayed Aug 20, 2022

    Perfect location a short walk away from Scarborough beach. Ferry beach as well as the cliff walk around Prouts Neck are also within a 15 min walk. The house is very comfortable with lots of games and puzzles for rainy days. One bedroom with its own bathroom is on the ground floor which was great for my mom (85). At one point we had 9 people and it didn’t feel crowded. Plenty of beach towels and linens. The outdoor shower was also great to get the younger kids showered as soon as we came back from the beach. Highly recommend especially for extended families. The AC was a bonus for our one hot night.

  • Lee S.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2022

    Stayed Jul 16, 2022

    Well equipped, plenty of room. We loved it. Great location! Owner was great in communicating.

  • Jean L.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2022

    Stayed Jul 9, 2022

    We completely enjoyed our stay on Prouts Neck. This house is old fashioned in all the best ways. Perfectly sleeping quarters for our crew, wonderful, simple kitchen, bright, airy living room, and just the right outdoor space. The walk to the beach is short, and the beach itself is perfect. It was a perfect home away from home for the week.

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Includes taxes and fees
$752+
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