My stay at this property was absolutely wonderful. The inn exudes charm and character. You can…read moretruly feel the history in every detail. Located just steps from the oceanfront, it offers both tranquility and timeless beauty. It's a true hidden gem, a diamond in the rough and a little piece of heaven. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and relaxing coastal experience.

Sea-Ward on the ocean is a place out of time. I came here because my wife came here as a child with…read moremy Father-in-Law, and I believe her when she says it hasn't changed. Right by the ocean in Scarborough, you can hear the waves as you go to sleep. The beach is available for walking just over the sand dunes, and you can still find an occasional sand dollar. Orchard Beach is also lovely, a quick walk or drive takes you to Bayley's lobster pound, pick up a lobster they will steam it and crack it, and eat it on the porch. Walking in here you can feel the tension wash off. The fireplace has a burns quote on it, and there is a scrabble set and other board games if you have had enough of watching the Atlantic Ocean out the windows. There are no televisions, there is no wi-fi, The proprietor makes coffee in the morning. And she will loan you lobster forks and crackers if you forget to get your lobsters cracked at the pound.

Nancy, Steve, and Megan are all wonderful people and hosts. Very accommodating and flexible in…read moretheir style. This is their third season with the Atlantic Birches Inn. By all signs they have a firm hold on the art and difficalities associated with this line of work. Our unexpected room, the "Honeymoon" suite, provided us with a slight chuckle given we are in our Thirty-First Honeymoon Season and still counting. The room open, airy, and comfort. Featuring with 5 large bay windows overlooking the main street and down toward Old Orchard Beach. Our 31st Honeymoon included a private bathroom, two upholstered chairs, an arm chair and a "fainting chaise" (my favorite), and an oak desk for my nerdy internet access. There are two guest houses, the Main Inn and Adjacent Cottage. Both quaint and appear built by craftsmen of the early 1900's. Beautiful oak floors and stairs with the most interesting mid-stair nook with oval stained glass. Outside: Away from the hustle and bustle of the Beach, but close enough to walk down to. On premise are groupings of Adirondack chairs, a shaded gazebo, a modern heated in-ground pool, and my favorite the wide wrap-around porch with french doors to the dining room. Make sure you pay a visit to their vintage hand-crafted duel rocking chair and center table; very relaxing. Breakfast: Served continental family style with a personal touch; such as, homemade baked goods, and stovetop specialties. On our first morning: Tea, delicious Coffee, muffins, fresh fruit salad, DIY toast, yogurt, and the most delicious scrambled egg platter with sausage and vegetables including sweet potato. "Chef" Nancy said she cooks gluten free for herself and is always willing to accommodate dietary needs. Our second morning, Stuffed French Toast topped with fresh fruit and a side of crispy bacon. Many thanks for a great get away!

This is the most wonderfully B&B! They are taking every precaution recommended by the CDC to…read moreprevent the spread of COVID while still allowing their guests to feel a little normalcy. The Nancy and Megan are lovely ladies who take a lot of pride in the care of their home and guests. The home was originally built in 1902 and the charm remains untouched! The location is perfect, short walking distance to the main street and the beach, and Nancy was able to recommend local restaurants worth checking out. The rooms & bathrooms were tidy and well kept, and both pool and bath towels were provided for us during our stay! Finally, she prepared a DELICIOUS breakfast in the morning and even brought it out to us as we sat on the porch. Next time we're in Maine we're staying here again.

Very cute place. It was clean and inviting. Not luxurious or anything; it's a classic summertime…read morerental cottage. The beach is right across the street and it's beautiful

From the owner: Originally started by the Anderson family in 1949, bought by my mother in 1985, and we carry on the…read moretradition of providing summer beach guest housing since 2016.

I stayed here earlier in the summer. It was adequate…read more Unless you rent out the whole house, you really don't get much privacy. There are no locks on the doors to the individual bedrooms. There's a cat that has free reign of the house, so if you have allergies this may not be the place for you. The owner is a little bit of a talker. We ended up being late for a few things we had scheduled, because we couldn't get a break in conversation. It's one of the only hotels/B&B's on Camp Ellis so the location was ideal. It's also literally steps from the beach. They don't take credit cards, but do require a deposit to hold the reservation, so you have to mail a check ahead of time.

I had an amazing week stay with my family. We rented the entire bed and breakfast. My bed was so…read morecozy and I slept like a baby as the Atlantic Ocean lulled me to sleep. The kitchen is very new and equipped so we cooked some amazing meals. We spent most days on the beach that is right in front of the house. There's a big yard with magical little gardens that I drank my coffee in and had my breakfast every morning. There's a charming shop open at night to buy gifts at owned by Midge what we went to. Also we went and ate at Huots fries seafood- not bad. Across the street is a little market that sells live lobster that you can ask to get steamed for you at no extra charge. That was a great deal! We had amazing walks by the ocean at low tide. We brought bikes and went to the State park that's a few minutes away up the road. It's a picturesque little gem Cristina's bed and breakfast. Cristina and Paul are very nice and sometimes we would see them and they were very helpful answering our questions as to where to go. They keep to themselves and live next door. They recommended incredible restaurants in Portland. I hope to come back here every summer and bring my family.

We loved this place! We have 5 kids so it can be tough to find a space to accommodate us all but…read morethis was perfect! We stayed in the sandcastle suite 7 on the top floor and had a perfect view of the ocean. Only steps to the beach, you can't beat the location! The suite was clean and spacious. My only complaint would be that the pullout sofa was pretty uncomfortable but the kids didn't seem to mind. Office staff was super friendly and accommodating! I'm not sure if it was due to Covid but they do not offer housekeeping during your stay so just an FYI. However they were more than willing to swap out beach towels and bath towels as often as we needed. We will Absolutley be back! And do yourself a favor and venture out for dinners - the Landmark restaurant right across from this hotel is the only good spot to eat in OOB. The rest are tourist traps And some are downright gross. Drive 10-20 minutes to Scarborough or Portland for some amazing food

I was in OOB/Saco area for a high school sporting event for my son last weekend. I was looking for…read moresomething that would give my son his own space from my wife and I given he is 17. Was also going to make a weekend of it for the three of us. AOS was perfect! Just off the beaten path from the center of OOB and activities, but also only a few minutes walk to all of it. Very clean and updated suite. Very comfortable, had a kitchen, separate bedroom, and seating area. Would be great for an extended stay, though we are only there two nights. The manager was EXTREMELY helpful and friendly - even accommodating us on our late check in. She asked we simply knock on her door when we got in (even if it meant waking her). We also could check ourselves in and do paperwork the next day if necessary. I would definitely return, and bring the family. Great stay!

We LOVED our stay here at the Nautilus! My boyfriend grew up going to Ocean Park and every summer…read morefor about 15 years. We wanted to take a trip and stay near the beach. We were literally on the beach. The house was built in the 1890s and it is beautiful! It does have updates to it since then but you don't lose a bit of the charm. We stayed in the old inn keepers room on the main floor, and it had its own bathroom. Our room had a window AC unit and it's own mini fridge as well as a ceiling fan. I do think it needs more outlets but we just used one in the bathroom. They provide you with bath towels, fresh beach towels everyday, washcloths, face towels and bath mats. Resa is the manager their and was absolutely wonderful. She cooked delicious breakfasts and is available if you need anything. One day we had avocado toast, scrambled eggs, fresh baked blueberry buckle, blueberry corn muffins, and chocolate oatmeal protein cookies. Various breads, bagels, and English muffins are available as well as butter, peanut butter, and jelly. There is always coffee, tea, and water and ice on hand. In addition to breakfast the house has a whole closet FULL of board games and activities to play if you find yourself inside for an afternoon storm. There is plenty of common areas to hang out and do a puzzle or play a game. The house also has plenty of beach items for you to use including beach chairs, umbrellas, footballs, volleyballs, sand toys, bikes, helmets, and various other things. You do need to park on the street, but there was ample parking and you don't really have to move your car that often because there is so much within walking distance. Overall I couldn't speak highly enough about our stay. Consider us new regulars.

We usually stay with friends in a rental when we all make the Labor Day weekend trip, but this year…read moremy fiancé and I wanted to avoid some of the craziness (and have our own bathroom) so we decided to try out renting a room here. So glad we did! We stayed in room #12 with a king size bed with plenty of cozy layers to keep us warm during the chilly early September nights. The whole house was beautifully clean, warm and welcoming. It's literally a stones throw from the beach and where we all sit once we are there, so we got out of walking the mile back to the other house our friends rent. Also, the breakfast served in the morning was delicious! Homemade bread, mini egg and ham burritos and plenty of coffee, tea and OJ. I was in heaven! Not to mention, the sub shop is across the street, so anything you need is within arms reach. We will most definitely be back again next year! Even though our room had a great view of the beach, we might try for a different room just to see what they're all like. Very happy with our stay! Resa, who was the lady in charge when we were there, is super nice!