On the beach

Reviews of Gorgeous ocean-front home with stunning beach views


Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
Great little condo. Right on the beach! Balcony is wonderful, as is the view from the master. Second bedroom is definitely a “kids” room with the two bunk beds. Garage was great for a car, would not fit the height of a truck
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
You can't get any closer to the beach than this! Beautiful condo, just what we wanted for a quick late winter getaway. Very close to the main strip of Old Orchard/ Palace Playland, so would be a great summer stay also.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
This place was clean and comfortable. The view was great and the amenities were fine. Plenty of towels and linens, and the washer/dryer are helpful. Just be aware of the garage situation, it is extra tight, intact, folding in your mirrors is needed. You can not park on the street overnight so take that i to consideration. We will definitely stay again and recommend to others
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 7, 2024
Hi Karen, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback as a means to continually improve our homes for future guests. We hope to host you for another truly carefree and great vacation in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and amenities
Wonderful location and amenities. Pictures were exactly what were advertised and great and quick responses to all questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The condo was in a great location but was not super clean (some dusting and heat units in the bathrooms were not clean. It was just after tourist season is winding down so not a lot to do in OOB but Portland is still very busy with little parking or most parking is expensive. Beautiful areas though.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Meg S.

Great Expectations
After many VRBO rental experiences this one was very disappointing. I’ve never rented from VRBO where the host was a property management company; will know to look for this in the future. I’m providing feedback to Vacasa as well. Here are my issues: 1) it was not clear in the rental description that this condo building is neither heated or A/C 2) it was not made known to any of us renting in this building that it was being repainted (scraping, priming, paint) and that this would be daily from early in the morning until after 5:30 pm. 3) lightbulbs burned out in lamps throughout the condo. Dead batteries in TV remote. 4) closets/under kitchen sink were filthy and junk 5) fan in primary bedroom was filthy; didn’t even want to use and did not. 6) kitchen poorly equipped. Sheet pans dirty/crusted with food 7) outside porch overcrowded with too much furniture. Table and chairs too big for size of porch. I don’t know the last time anyone from Vacasa or the owner made a deep assessment of this unit but it’s overdue. I will say that Vacasa was very prompt in delivering a toaster to our unit and replacing the dead batteries in the electronic keypad a couple of days into our stay. We did find the original toaster by the way about halfway thru our stay….. on top of the dryer in the stacked laundry closet. We didn’t think to look there!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2023
Hi Meg, thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. Moving forward, our local staff has taken immediate action and addressed your concerns so that we can prevent any further issues in the future. Thank you again for this valuable information as we always welcome the opportunity to improve. We understand how disappointing it was that the home was in this condition upon your arrival. Please know we strive to provide every guest with a relaxing stay. We hope to have another chance to impress you on a future stay.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crashing Waves
Dream spot for a stay…heard the waves crashing all night long.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the beach!
Modern, clean, comfortable. Right on the beach. Amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time with family
We enjoyed the short walk to beach, food, and shops. Fit our family of 5 well! Really enjoyed the outdoor space!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Alexis M.

Unbeatable Locations
This space and location worked so well for our family. The only down side is that both the fridge and washer/dryer were not working. The management company tried to rectify the situation but response times were challenged due to limited staffing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alexis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place but…
The place was great in many ways. Right on the ocean, we’ll equipped kitchen, decent furniture. Master bedroom has an amazing view and the grocery and drug stores are a short distance away. Be aware it’s on the top floor (definite plus) and there’s no elevator but not a reason for me to not recommend it. If you had 2 people on work calls, one would have to work in the bedroom but again - more of an FYI than a reason not to stay here. I did have a very poor experience with the manager. When I arrived the sink was backed up and the washer didn’t work. Despite multiple assurances, someone was coming they weren’t fixed. Clearly not the owner’s fault (heck, the owner may not know!) but it was not great with the Vasca team. I guess this is a risk you take renting from such a big agency.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lobster stay
Very nice. Clean and perfect area. Great food and friendly people. Would like to come back but it is a long way from Kentucky.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, excellent view
This was a great place right on the beach with amazing views from both floors and the second story outside deck. The beach is nice and large. The one drawback was I only rented the place for two nights. The additional fees are the same whether you rent for a few nights or the whole week so the per night cost goes way up.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liza M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Stay
It was wonderful having the beach right outside our door! The unit was clean and had everything we needed. There was a drainage issue in the upstairs tub and sink in addition to the kitchen sink. All three should probably be looked into by the property manager. We would definitely stay at this location again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay
We loved the view of the ocean and the nice Long Beach. The condo was clean and beds comfortable. Could have used a few more towels and typically most vrbo have basic things like coffee. But otherwise perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Great place…. Beautiful sunrise view !!! Just steps to the beach for our morning walk. We wanted to getaway for a quiet weekend. Took a 30 min ride to Old Port of Portland for lunch, beer, and shopping. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
My husband and I loved our stay in Old Orchard beach. This rental property was excellent with an incredible view of the ocean and just step’s away from the beach
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

donald b., Portland Maine.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deluxe oceanfront apartment.
We told our friends that we rented a “deluxe apartment in the sky” and were not wrong. Beautifully decorated, well maintained and includes a well stocked kitchen. The living area is set up perfectly with views of the ocean. Our favorite spot was by far the deck overlooking the beach with the comfortable couch and dinning set up. Just right for coffee and a sunrise. The upstairs bedroom has the same view and option to enjoy the sunrise without getting up. Going to sleep to the sound of the ocean waves was a special treat. We love this place and plan to return again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
My family and I had a wonderful stay. The location right on the beach is perfect for families, and is within walking distance of the pier, play land etc. The indoor parking was great, although it is a very tight squeeze. (If you have a large pick-up truck you will not fit.) The house has beach chairs, an umbrella, sand toys and body boards that can be used. The condo was clean except the floors need a good scrubbing, I would suggest bringing slippers or extra socks. Overall we had a fantastic time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bethany L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Premiere location for a family and very clean!
We enjoyed our stay at this property so much! LOCATION!LOCATION! LOCATION! This condo is perfectly situated, close enough to walk to town for a meal or after dinner snack but far enough that the kids don't constantly beg to go to boardwalk. The condo is very clean and was spacious for our family to spread out for some quiet time when needed. We would set up our beach area first thing and then go back to the condo for lunch. It's such a short walk, which made it very easy to get back and forth. A couple things to note, the garage is bottom level and shared by all occupants with designated unit parking. If you have a large vehicle, it will be tough to fit two cars - back to back. This specific condo's access point is on the third level- (Ground Level is basement, Level 2 is condo; Level 3 is entry point to the two floor condo) this makes for amazing views but obviously stairs! I'd highly recommend this condo. We loved everything about our stay such a wonderful place. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynette G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly home way from home
The property is exactly as described, very comfortable and tastefully decorated. Being right at the beach was our dream! The beach area is huge and clean, not overcrowded even on the weekend! For kids, and adults the Peir and downtown area has plenty to do and see, including the amusements and arcade for kids. All within a very short walk but far enough away to avoid the crowd! We just loved it! Our favorite restaurant was The Bait Shed, something for everyone, but their lobster is exceptionally delicious! If you want a beachfront, this IS it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short getaway
Excellent location, quiet and peaceful. Only complaint is that the washing machine didn’t work. We had packed planning that we would be able to wash our clothes and had to wash them by hand in the sink. Everything else was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, great for walking to pier
Had a great time in mid June with three adults and two kids. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The view is absolutely gorgeous! Leave the windows open for the sound of waves all night. Kitchen was great for small meals, and plenty of restaurants and activities just a few blocks away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely condo
the condo was in a great location so was fun to walk to restaurants. It was well furnished and an easy walk to the beach. The only not so good thing was that our room wasn't ready when we arrived....we waited way past the time they said we could check in. The cleaning girls were doing their best but they needed more time...so we didn't end up getting in to our condo till almost 5;30!the property manager did call to apologize , so that was nice,but beware...there was a not so friendly lady (an Owner of the next complex) who gave us a hard time about parking..she was actually rude. anyway we didn't let this hamper our stay... would highly recommend this place.!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corinn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation!
Our stay was fantastic! Perfect size for my family of 4 (husband and 2 little boys). The kids loved the bunk beds and us parents loved the deck with the views. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Quiet spring stay but still stunning views and comfortable stay! No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Life’s a beach!
This is a comfortable, well appointed condo right on the beach. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible view, great comfortable space!
I rented this space for a two day mini getaway and it was perfect. The place was very clean and comfortable. The view of the ocean from the bedroom and the deck is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Weekend
Old Orchard Beach in October is vastly different than it is during the summer months. Whether or not you enjoy it is a function of what you’re looking for . . . we were looking for peace and quiet in a nice place overlooking a quiet secluded beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Saxon T., Dedham, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
This was the perfect little get-away to forget the stress of every day life.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent weekend. Very clean, a home away from home kind of feeling.
No issues getting to the property. Ideal for kids, right on the beach. Worked perfectly for our family. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation
The condo was perfect for my family of 5, including our 3 young children(7, 3, and 1). The location is perfect and the crashing waves were right there to watch and listen to. Kitchen was adequately stocked with cooking pots and other supplies. The condo was very clean and we were very happy with it for our week long stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maddie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
We had an amazing time. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scouten Beach House
Nice layout for both the property and interior. The outdoor balcony was most enjoyable for an early sunrise. Plenty of room for added guests with (1) bath for each level. The kitchen was adequate with enough space to work in. Plenty of pots, pans, and cooking utensils The main living area was spacious with plenty of seating. The negatives. The parking for this unit, #4, was located within the first level garage. If your vehicle exceeds 76" in height you WILL NOT fit. There is no other parking available on the property for this unit. In addition, (2) small vehicles could park within this space but you will have to jockey them around. If the adjoining parking area in front is full, it will be a challenge. The space is VERY narrow getting in and out. Lastly, during our stay of 8/10/2020, we were inundated with black carpenter ants throughout the unit. I am sure other units were affected as well. An exterminator will have to be called for this.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thank you for leaving your review and our apologies for any issues during your stay. We are sorry to hear about the parking situation at the home. Regrettably, this is beyond our control. The owner of this home called out a professional exterminator to review the home and has taken care of any potential bug infestation so future guests do not encounter these issues. We are glad your stay was otherwise enjoyable and we look forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

Belinda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Easy rental beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs up!
Off season stay. Very enjoyable. Great location. Excellent view.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Nice, clean duplex condo including amenities for us to use. We enjoyed our stay and found the property to be exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

elaine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Nicely furnished and comfortable. Amazing views and only steps to the beach.
Relatively easy process on VRBO. Contacted in a timely manner with necessary arrival and entry info and contact number in event of a problem ( we had none) . We had wanted to stay beachfront in the off season for quite a while. This was the perfect place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot.
This was the first time using VRBO and we all enjoyed it tremendously. It was very clean and had everything we needed. It was very easy access with keypad. Thank you, Blizzards Sisters 2019
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francois M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful walks on the beach !
Love the sun rise !
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Donna B.

Relaxing
Perfect for rest! View awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi-Jo O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom's Birthday
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's Weekend Getaway
Perfect place for our annual girl's weekend! Very nice condo with a great balcony overlooking the beach. Within walking distance to pier, restaurants, and bars. We all had a great time and would definately stay again! A few helpful hints..bring toilet paper as we ran out the first day. The parking garage is very tight and has a low clearance. If you drive an SUV with a roof rack or a large SUV, you may have trouble fitting in the garage. Otherwise, amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

JIM W.

Review
Great view, to many stairs for older people. Need to be more clear in your online description of property. No where did it state unit was on 2nd floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great location.
Easy to rent, will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Darlene L.

Concerns about the unit
Needed to be checked for cleaning. Dirty towel on back of bathroom door, dust bunnies older bed,extra sheets wadded up and thrown in closet, and dirt and hairs on covers o f vents . No info on activities, reataurants, shopping or emergency numbers. Talked to the Vacasaperson today about my concerns
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the inconvenience faced during your stay. We ask that guests call our 24/7 customer service line as soon as they notice anything that needs attention. After that, we will get in contact with our local staff who will send housekeeping over immediately. We now have our home guide online. In the confirmation e-mail, we included a link that says, View my trip. There you signed the rental agreement. In the top left corner, there is a home guide link. It includes local restaurants, stores and attractions. We hope you will consider staying with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family summer vacation
Location of unit is great! Just steps to the beach and beautiful views all day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019