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Private Yard for Albatross:)
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Time to Relax on the Hammock!
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Entrance to 'The Albatross'

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Old Orchard Beach, ME
  • Old Orchard Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Palace Playland
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

3 Min Walk to Sand!-2 Bdr-Sleeps 5/Child/Dog/Family-Friendly/Amenities Aplenty!!

Celebrating 20 Years of Happy Renters!!:)

Newly Renovated! Brand New Bathroom, Flooring, Windows, Doors, Lighting, Beds, Doors, Gas Stove, Etc!

Charming 2 Bedroom, One Bath Cottage Unit Affectionately Known as 'The Albatross' with All Linens Provided for Beach, Bath, and Bedroom.

-We are at 28 Seacliff Avenue, just off West Grand,..located on a family/pet oriented street, just steps away from the OOB sand. (We know all of our neighbors, and they are wonderful) The location is just on the ocean side of the train tracks (in case you know the area and don't want to be on the other side of the tracks).

-Cottage unit will sleep 5 comfortably. Cute, accommodating, safe, comfortable & most importantly, clean.

-Here's what we offer with this rental:

-Private Yard complete with Lawn Chairs, Grill, Low Smoke Fire Pit, and Hammock!

-Master Bedroom has Queen Mattress & A/C

-Bedroom #2 has Queen with a bunk twin loft bed & A/C

-2 Leather Fold Out Futons (lays flat into a queen for children if needed)

-Full Kitchen with Fire Extinguisher, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Microwave, Fridge, Gas Stove, Blender, and all dishes, cookware, silverware, and other cooking implements.

-Bathroom and Beach Linens/Towels Provided

-Wifi & LCD TVs in all bedrooms and living room with streaming apps such as Roku TV Channel, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Pluto TV. Many apps can be found to keep up on your local news (certain cities).

-HDMI cable available to plug in laptops in case you have other streaming apps.

-A/C in Living Room, Master Bedroom and Guest Bedroom as well as fans in rooms as well.

-Outdoor 8' fold out table

-Beach Wagon

-Beach Umbrellas

-Beach Chairs

-Cooler

-Lawn Chairs
(A few other extras such as skim boards 'if they don't disappear in the surf', and beach toys)

There are 2 convenience stores one block away, as well as a 24/7 Laundromat.

Close to restaurants, walking distance to Pier (15 min walk)

-We are located about halfway from OOB Pier and Ocean Park in lovely Old Orchard Beach.

-Amtrak train depot is walkable if arriving by train. The train goes directly through the town of OOB and alerts each intersection that it is coming, so if you are very sensitive to train noise, you may want to rent in Saco or in Ocean Park (although the train can be heard there as well, but to a lesser degree).

**Please see our other listing 'The Whaler' (3 bedroom), property # 3774159 if this unit is booked, as the other may be available for your selected dates.




Property manager

Shawn Tooley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
No Puppies Pits/Rots/G.Shepherds/Excessive Barkers
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area

Old Orchard Beach

Located in Old Orchard Beach, this cottage is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Old Orchard Beach and Thompson's Point can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Old Orchard Beach Pier. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Scarborough Downs or Portland Exposition Building.
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Old Orchard Beach, ME

What's nearby

  • Old Orchard Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pirate's Cove - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palace Playland - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dunegrass Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 13 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Licks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rocco's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Brunswick - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Eatery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bagels - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Min Walk to Sand!-2 Bdr-Sleeps 5/Child/Dog/Family-Friendly/Amenities Aplenty!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 3 Min Walk to Sand!-2 Bdr-Sleeps 5/Child/Dog/Family-Friendly/Amenities Aplenty!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Min Walk to Sand!-2 Bdr-Sleeps 5/Child/Dog/Family-Friendly/Amenities Aplenty!!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 3 Min Walk to Sand!-2 Bdr-Sleeps 5/Child/Dog/Family-Friendly/Amenities Aplenty!! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Old Orchard Beach and Old Orchard Beach Pier. Pirate's Cove and Palace Playland are also within 15 minutes. Old Orchard Beach Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xxx

The property manager is very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill K., Latham NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

One large Bedroom very nice and comfortable for 2, smaller bedroom no windows but door to the yard, Queen bottom single bunk on top ok for 3 people. 2 Faux leather futons in the living room very uncomfortable to relax although we didn’t spend much time indoors. Nice kitchen with plenty of utensils and supplies. Bathroom nice size although shower is a little cramped. Overall a very nice place to stay close to beach with a nice wagon to utilize.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Nice and close to the beach, nice little backyard. Dog friendly. Train might bother you if you are a light sleeper but overall a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gina-Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location. Great Space.

This is so close to everything in OOB. You can’t beat it. We loved our stay and would definitely book again. Folks with senior pups, there are stairs at both front and back doors, but we were able to make do with her Help Em Up harness. Nice and one level once you are inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Stuart C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Conveniently located for a beach holiday

The property is a short walk from the beach, and the laundromat and convenience store are close by. There is good wifi and a TV in each room, as well as air conditioning. The kitchen is well stocked and there are plenty of towels and beach paraphernalia. The cons are that it is beside the train track and the bathroom and plumbing need updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute beach house two blocks from ocean

Very perfect for a longer-term stay as we bought our house, owner very communicative and helpful. Great beach supplies on hand, comfortable beds, you can’t hear the duplex neighbors.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Curtis & Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Pleasant neighborhood.

Loved the backyard and hammock!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Leslie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So close to the beach!

Enjoyed the location and the amenities. Would recommend to small groups - families, friends. Easy walk to breakfast places and the pier. GREAT beach!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beach Close By

The location of the house in relation to the beach is fantastic. That being said, the house is also directly next to a train track that carries trains all night long. If you are a heavy sleeper, that might not be a problem. If you are not, you will be up every hour all night long as the trains blow their whistles. The house is also more like a camp (bugs, etc.) than a house. If that is what you are looking for, this would be a great place for you to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. We knew the train tracks were right behind but the train tracks are next to everything. Hard to avoid. You get use to them. The convenience, cleanliness and beach access far out way the trains. Hope to come back, it was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice short walk to beautiful beach

We had a lovely time. Away from the hustle of Old Orchard Center but close enough to walk if one chose and close proximity to the beach all make this a nice get away. A little tight for family of 5 with 3 teens but perfect for family of 5 with smaller children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Dog-Friendly Beach House

My boyfriend and I booked this property as a last minute getaway and it did not disappoint!! Shawn provides everything we needed and more, the cottage was spotless upon arrival, and the proximity to the beach was awesome. Quieter part of OOB but still close enough to walk to all the attractions! great for walking our dog and enjoying nightly fires. Thanks you Shawn for providing such a great rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

I would return again great location and had everything we needed and more

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Shawn was incredibly easy to deal with and always got right back to me with any questions we had. The cottage was perfect for my sister and I and her two dogs. It was very clean and had all the essentials needed. It has a very easy access to the beach and is in a lovely neighborhood. It is very quiet there and no disturbances for the dogs. We had no problems, not even with the trains 🚂. Thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Comfortable

All was good, the fir pit the grill and very clean place

8/10 Good

Ariane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay in this house

We had a good time and the location is really good. It was easy to communicate with Shawn, and this is a great place to rent for a weekend with family or friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

ERIC G., PAXTON

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

If you like trains and no privacy this is your place

Cute apt attached to a main house, great back yard but your in a parking lot and 100 ft from the Amtrak and Conrail which runs all night with horns and the house shaking. Im not a picky person but this was almost comical. Fool me once
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Albatross- OOB

Great place to stay, very close to beach. We had a great time and Shawn was a great communicator and made everything very easy. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Maine Getaway

We had the most pleasant stay at this lovely beach getaway. Just far enough from the OOB downtown to have quiet beach access but also close enough to walk to the hub of the city to enjoy the amusement park, food, and of course the historical beach pier. Shawn thought of everything to make this trip a five star long weekend with our family. The cottage was clean and came with all the extras, beach wagon, toys, chairs, skim boards, the house was fully stalked with clean towels, kitchen amenities, and grills tools. He thought of absolutely everything!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Prefect location where you can walk to beach and the pier!!

We really enjoyed our time at this rental. Shawn really thought of everything no need to pack much!! Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Absolutely perfect location and accommodations!

We found this cottage to be just perfect for our family and dog! My oldest son (10) would run out every time a train went by to take a video of it on his I Pad. He was most excited when he finally got the Dome car that would travel by in the morning. The cottage is located just 3 blocks from the beach and it is accommodated with all the necessities of home. We look forward to coming again next year, now that we have found this gem in OOB!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

great place to stay

We stayed at this cozy little place which was a few minutes from the ocean ,but when you are in the back yard having a fire you feel like you are in the woods. Shawn supplied everything needed for cooking as well as a grill for barbecuing which was great we didn't need to eat out every day . It is also only a short walk to the pier and close to many of Maine's popular site seeing spots . There is a train track close to the home and the train went by often but I have to say we were not bothered by it . We would definitely rent this property again and recommend it to other travelers
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Joel F.

Close to the beach, a lot of extra beach stuff, but the train was tough!

The cottage was clean and close to the beach. The large bedroom could use a new bed. Shawn was very nice and responsive to issues with the wifi and other questions. There was a lot of extra stuff like beach chairs, umbrellas, a transport wagon, etc. that made the trips to teh beach that much better. Also, the beach is only a few blocks away. However, the cottage is close to the train tracks and a train went by as many as 5-6 times a night blowing it's whistle. This was very tough with a 4 month old.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Lisa B.

The train is loud!

We were 2 couples who rented the Albatross. Close to the beach and the pictures of the property were up to date. Shawn was very nice although we had some mishaps along the way. Some were just bad luck - the toaster shorted out, a truck backed up and tore the cable and internet off the house, and we plugged a monitor/TV in the master bedroom and blew a fuse that affected have the cottage. Yup- black cloud! We got a new toaster from Shawn, he got the cable fixed as soon as possible but he really should update the electrical. Also - there are no screens on some of the windows (kitchen and the second bedroom). This was not pleasing to the couple who slept in the other bedroom as they could not enjoy any fresh air and there was no air conditioning....They were not happy. One other bad thing if you value your sleep is the train. It's loud and will wake you in the middle of the night. So other than that we had a good time and tried to make the best of the situation. There were a few other things we were not real happy with like the furniture was uncomfortable. Good things are close to the beach, friendly neighbors and the bed in the master bedroom was comfy. The cottage is fully stocked with household items as promised. Shawn was very nice.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Erin S.

Cute but very close to tracks

Great house and so close to the beach! Shawn was great to rent from. My only reason for the 4 stars and not 5 was it was directly behind the train tracks. We have a 15 month old and it was tough at night. It only comes by a handful of times, but when it does, it really blows it's whistles. If all adults or older children, wouldn't be an issue at all. Again, close walk to the beach, the pier, a fire ring, hammock provided (which we used every day!) and cute place. The train could possibly be charming to an older crowd, but young parents beware
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Tooley

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I run several short term rentals in Southern Maine, year-round.
I also stay active with my painting business, as well as playing music as a solo musician on the beautiful decks of restaurants in Old Orchard Beach.

Why they chose this property

I bought this property because of Maine's natural beauty. I am a Mainer (although I have lived in Napa Valley, California and miss it greatly). The location was perfect, and I enjoy taking a couple weeks each summer to enjoy the property for myself. After all, the summer goes by in the blink of an eye...

What makes this property unique

Being halfway between the Pier and Ocean Park is a great thing. Ocean Park is a "hidden gem" of a small coastal town with excellent restaurants, small shops, and beautiful views. If fishing is your forte, the Saco River is an excellent choice to spend a day casting lines.

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