[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45950000/45945500/45945479/89055184.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45950000/45945500/45945479/b474150c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45950000/45945500/45945479/9bf7a557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45950000/45945500/45945479/c93dcc46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45950000/45945500/45945479/b04eb0b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A water park, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat just five minutes south along the shore from famous Old Orchard Beach and downtown attractions. It is situated near the quiet fishing village of Camp Ellis on Ferry Beach. The cottage is a spacious beachfront house with six bedrooms, three baths, and a two-sided wrap-around covered veranda and enclosed sun parlor providing an uninterrupted view of the entire Saco Bay and its several small islands. Situated at the southern end of Saco Bay’s seven-mile beach, the cottage is unparalleled in its possibilities for fun and relaxation in a casual cottage atmosphere – spring, summer, or fall. Opportunities exist not just for summer swimming, sunbathing and terrific fishing, but also for Old Orchard Beach’s nearby beachfront amusement and family fun attractions. Beautiful oceanfront Ferry Beach State Park with its complex of nature, bicycle, and hiking trails is within brief walking distance just down the beach, and two nearby golf courses boast some of the best golfing in Maine. At the Boathouse Cottage every effort has been made to provide convenience and comfort in a charming atmosphere for a relaxing and enjoyable seaside family vacation experience. At the Boathouse Cottage, the six spacious bedrooms are newly decorated to provide a charming, casual, nautical cottage atmosphere for vacation living. The large living room, suitable for the whole household, has a color cable T.V., DVD and free WiFi. The wrap-around sun parlor is complete with a game table, assorted popular board and table games, a cozy daybed, overstuffed chairs and a panoramic oceanfront view. A separate dining room provides seating for the whole household. The fully equipped kitchen contains coordinated china service for twenty, all pots, pans and cooking utensils. It has a four burner gas stove with a large oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker with filters, hand mixer and dishwasher. Laundry facilities, located on the first floor, consist of a jumbo washer and dryer. There are three complete bathrooms with footed tub, shower, and tub and shower. The oceanfront picnic area adjacent to the veranda includes picnic tables, a gas grill, wood fire pit and all necessary BBQ grilling utensils. The charming oceanfront veranda has relaxing, cushioned wicker patio furniture. You’ll enjoy a refreshing, sunny outdoor rinse or shower and shampoo when returning from swimming, fishing or sunbathing on the beach in the outdoor shower. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Water park - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching 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 ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111820000/111815500/111815405/40e69144.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Direct Oceanfront/Beachfront Home in Saco, ME. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The Boathouse Cottage is a Beachfront Family Retreat Saco ## About the area Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Camp Ellis, a neighborhood in Saco. Old Orchard Beach and Ferry Beach State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Old Orchard Beach Parasail and Funtown Splashtown USA. Traveling with kids? Consider Marden's Surplus and Salvage and Aquaboggan Water Park. Kayaking, motor boating, and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Saco travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Saco.dx183295) [View more Vacation homes in Saco](https://www.expedia.ca/Saco-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183295-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.46711%2C-70.38257&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Axyc-5xnu_5-FdZIQlp7YMaLWu0=) Saco, ME ### What's nearby - Camp Ellis Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Old Orchard Beach Parasail - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Old Orchard Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km - Old Orchard Beach Pier - 7 min drive - 6.8 km - Palace Playland - 7 min drive - 6.8 km ### Getting around - Old Orchard Beach Station - 7 min drive - Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 23 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Brunswick - ‬6 min drive - ‪Jumpin' Jake's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Huot's Seafood Restaurant - ‬11 min walk - ‪Tami Lyn's Place - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Boathouse Cottage is a beachfront family retreat located? > This family-friendly Saco vacation home is located on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Ferry Beach State Park and Camp Ellis Beach. Old Orchard Beach Parasail and Ferry Beach are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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