Title: Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach Cottage in Biddeford with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach (Biddeford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111890000/111889600/111889565/deebf904.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach (Biddeford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111890000/111889600/111889565/a8258741.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach (Biddeford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111890000/111889600/111889565/3ac78c3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach (Biddeford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111890000/111889600/111889565/0b3d2e14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach (Biddeford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111890000/111889600/111889565/43809cf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathrooms1100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach Escape to Thistle Pond Cottage, a peaceful coastal retreat in southern Maine. Nestled on 2 acres with pond views, lush gardens, and local wildlife, it’s minutes from beaches and Portland. Every stay begins with homemade bread from our kitchen and thoughtful, locally sourced welcome accompaniments. Weather and seasonal permitting, guests may occasionally savor a host-prepared wood-fired pizza made with fresh garden ingredients. Cozy, bright, and full of garden-to-table charm and seasonal delight. Inside, the cottage offers bright, airy living spaces, cozy bedrooms, and thoughtful touches — from freshly baked bread to herbs from the garden — inspired by the rhythm of the seasons. Guests often say it feels like home the moment they walk in: a place to relax, reconnect, and enjoy a garden-to-table, nature-filled Maine experience. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful coastal escape, a family-friendly retreat, or a romantic getaway, Thistle Pond Cottage offers a unique combination of convenience, comfort, and natural beauty that keeps guests coming back. Our Great Dane siblings, Leah and Atlas, are often the highlight of guests’ stays. Their gentle and affectionate nature adds a unique charm to the cottage experience. Many visitors have mentioned how their calm demeanor and affectionate nature added a special touch to their stay. One guest shared, “Leah and Atlas made our mornings brighter with their gentle greetings.” Another noted, “Their presence truly made the cottage feel like home.” While they enjoy the company of guests, they are always supervised and never enter the cottage, ensuring a comfortable environment for all. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Living plant wall - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Unit size: 1,100 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19270000/19262700/19262641/8fcdbf68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quintessential Maine Get-a-Way. 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.449482,-70.3841&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kbfhGr%7BqlL%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40S%40U%40U%40S%40UBUBSBSBUBUBSBSDSDUBSDSDSDSDSFQDSFSFQDSHQFQFQFQHQFQHOFQHQHOJOHOHQHMJOHMJOJMJOJKJMJMJKJMLKJKLKLKJKLILKLILGLILILGLINGLGLGLENGNELENELCNELENCNANELANCNANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%40L%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NDN%40LBNDNDLBNDLDNDLFNDLFLFLFNHLFLHLHLFLHLJJHLJLJJJLJJJJLLJJLJLJLJLJLHNJLHNJNHNHNHNHNHPHPFNHPHPFPFPFPFPFRFPDRFRDPFRDRDRBRDRDTBRDRBRBTBTBRBR%40T%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAV%3FRATATARATCTARATCTCRCRCTCRETCRERERCRERERGRERGPERGPGRGPGPGPGRINIPGNIRINININININKNINKNILKLKLKNKLKJMLKJKJMLKJMHMJKHMJMHMHMFMJMDOHMFMFMFODMFODMDODMDODOBMBOBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FQ%40M%3FO%40OAO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOCOCOCMCOEMEOEMEOEOGMEMGMEOIMIMEMKMGMIMIMKMIKKMIMKKMMKKKKMKKKMKMKOKMKMIOKOIMIQIOKOIOIOGSIOGOIQGSGQGQIQESGQGSEQGSESESESESCSESESCUCSCUCSCSCUCUASAUAUASAUAUAS%3FWAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fz8KFwEv-z7Rx97PhLZ_ko1Dzxo=) Biddeford, ME #### What's nearby - Freddy Beach \- 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - Hills Beach \- 5 min drive \- 3.6 km - Engine \- 10 min drive \- 10.4 km - Old Orchard Beach Pier \- 18 min drive \- 13.2 km - Ogunquit Beach \- 33 min drive \- 50.4 km #### Getting around - Saco Transportation Center - 11 min drive - Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive - ‪Jumpin' Jake's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Huot's Seafood Restaurant - ‬17 min drive - ‪Tami Lyn's Place - ‬16 min drive - ‪Jimmy the Greek's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach? ### What time is check-out at Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach? ### Where is Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secluded Coastal Home and Cottage: Peaceful Nature Escape 3 Minutes to the Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine K. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was a great stay. The house is in wonderful condition. The hosts were very helpful and our stay was relaxing and enjoyable. ##### Christine K. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi F. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a short but amazing stay! The house was clean, welcoming and stocked with amazing bread and local provisions. We will be back! ##### Jodi F. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph T. Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Owners are great people. Property is immaculate and very well maintained. We had a blast and will definitely come back. Thank you!! ##### Joseph T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa L. Sep 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This charming cottage was everything we hoped for and more. The hosts were incredibly welcoming — their sweet dogs added an extra touch of joy to our visit. The fresh homemade bread basket waiting for us was such a thoughtful surprise. Cozy, peaceful, and full of heart. Highly recommend! I'm looking to book again and again! ##### Lisa L. 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