If you're looking for an affordable, well-appointed, comfortable place to stay, near Maine's…read moresouthern coastal beaches, this could be an ideal choice. This charming, vintage motel + cottages is on Route 1, close to Wells and Ogunquit, and just a short drive from Kennebunk and York. I mentioned "vintage" because this is exactly the kind of vacation lodging your parents or grandparents enjoyed. Typical of that era, the rooms are cozy and face a swimming pool in the center of the property. In the early days, cute rooms like these were ideal for families planning to spend most of the day at local beaches. Also - typical of some vintage lodging - there are baseboard heaters (and a thermostat in the room), in addition to a wall-mounted a/c unit. However, the owners have done an excellent job of providing the modern features that today's guests may expect. The beds are sturdy and the bedding was immaculate, with pillows that provided both comfort and support. In addition to a microwave and mini-fridge (with a freezer compartment) our room had a cute table and chairs for relaxing, eating, or using as a desk. The wall-mounted big-screen TV was perfectly placed, and - since we travel with our own Roku - it was easy to access our favorite shows. (A Roku is not necessary for guests to enjoy a wide range of programming.) And Internet service was excellent, as well as secure. We also had a sturdy luggage rack plus a wardrobe with shelves as well as space for hanging up clothes. The water in the bathroom was nice and hot, though the water pressure in the shower varied considerably. Nevertheless, the towels - like the bedding - were top quality. I've noticed that some previous guests had commented on what they perceived as dirt in their rooms. When we arrived, our room was absolutely immaculate in every respect. What newcomers to this area may not realize is that - in vintage lodging - the door to the outside may not fit snugly. So, since The Beaches is next to Route 1, there's quite a bit of dust churned up by traffic, and some of it can drift in, especially if you leave the front door open. (Note: We didn't experience much traffic noise, and - as I'm writing this - I had to pause and listen, to even notice the sound of passing cars.) Also, the walls - being from an earlier era - are fairly thin. You may hear your neighbors. We travel with a small "white noise" generator, for times when we go to bed early. However, we'd moved to this hotel from a nearby 3-star hotel which - though recently built, and charging at least 2x more than The Beaches - had noise levels in that were unbearable. After our third night at that other hotel, we were eager to leave. All in all, though Google suggests this is a 1-star hotel, we were pleasantly surprised by how much The Beaches provides, in addition to a prime location that's convenient to everything the southern Maine coast has to offer. If you're a fan of vintage lodging, this is a great deal and a fun place to stay at alone, as a couple, or with your family.

Just finished a month long vacation there had a blast everything perfect so much fun walking…read moredistance to all of my favorite places to eat and shop; and of course go to the beach :). Thanks Amelia etc hope to see you soon!

Vintage immaculate cottages right across the street from the ocean. Friendly staff & owner. We've…read morebeen visiting Seaside Cottages for years & can't imagine staying anywhere else.

It was my first time going to Maine and I saw this place right next to the beach and looked into it…read more. It was called seaside cottages . The place was nice and the owners were very nice as well and the rent was a good price we rented it for the 4 of July week and we coudent be happier and I'm am for Shure comein back here next year

Great central location. Less than a mile from wells beach. The cottage was cute and spotless. The…read moreentire resort was great. And staff helpful and friendly, management is super attentive and handle any issues immediately and professionally! Pools/hot tub were sparkling clean as was the entire resort . There is a gym, fitness area pickleball tennis shuffleboard and playgrounds. The entire resort is beautiful and impeccable. This far exceeds any hotel in the area. I highly recommend and we will always come back and stay here from now on.

The perfect place for family vacation in Southern Maine! The Cottages easily fit a family of 4…read more(maybe even 6). Summer Village has multiple pools (for kids and adults only), tennis and pickleball courts, a gym and even a playground. Our kids loved riding the Trolly around the property too! Within a 5 minute drive to the Beach and within 10 minutes of all of Wells and downtown Ogunquit. We can't wait to stay here again!

The house we stayed in Booth Bay Harbor is managed by Vacasa. We had water in the basement that…read morethey ignored before renting it to us. (The house had a musty, moldy smell.) The process of reporting and solving it ended up being the biggest issue. They hide behind using first name and last initials only. They just keep kicking the issue down the road hoping you will give up. I ended up taking it the Better Business Bureau and they did the same thing with them, with much nicer language. They clearly have a strategy to dodge any responsibility to the properties they manage. I too would give them a zero for the way they treat customers. (Hyatt, Hilton or Marriott would never treat their customers this way. Buyer beware.

If I could give them zero stars I would. No the overall compound of the resort, but the off site…read moremanagement company Vacasa. We arrived after hours with instructions of a lock box with the keys to our room. Nay,nay. No keys. It's 1:00AM no one to help us, had to sleep IN THE CAR at a all night gas station so we would have a bathroom. In the AM we finally got in touch with Vacasa Management company after calling and calling, had to use the emergency option. Operator had the nerve to tell me I can "check in" after 2:00OPM. WTH? NO! She would send someone with a key around 2PM. I was out of my mind. I see an on site office and go there. I have to add the on site does not manage unit 127, mine. But thank goodness they had a spare key. We were able to get I the cottage. Guy from Vacasa shows up HOURS later.. Now let's talk about the BLACK MOLD in the bathroom. The drain in tub doesn't drain well,stood in ankle deep water every shower. The cleaning staff needs to do better! Never, I repeat, NEVER use Vacasa to book your trip.

We are seasonal here and absolutely love coming every summer! Can't wait for May! Pricing is…read moreoutstanding . Campground is amazingly clean. Staff enforces rules but are very gracious!

Stayed here years ago on a trip around america,this place was hands down he best run cleanest…read morefacility of any campsite we stayed at ,dont believe the cheap review people,you get what you pay for.. Big plus its next the greatest Donut shop too..

We rented a cute cottage in Wells with a pool. It was clean, perfectly stocked and Kim at Ocean…read moreDreams was very helpful. We'll rent again!

From the owner: We are a boutique rental management agency representing clients in York County Maine area. Ocean…read moreDreams provides all the amenities to a homeowner; rental management, cleaning, and simple maintenance. Personal communication with the renters is what makes Ocean Dreams unique.

We stayed in the contemporary cottage for a week and we stayed in unit #46. I'd like to say that…read morethis is NOT a good unit if you have kids. While it was clean, it had huge furniture that took up a lot of space, the TV's were old outdated tube tv's, the one in the bedroom didn't work and the grill needed to be replaced. There were roman blinds that were a death trap for kids and the flatscreen should have been tethered to the wall. However, we did look at a few other units on our stay and they were so nice and cute with nice furniture/decor. The other units seemed more open because of the appropriate sized furniture and decorating. We loved the contemporary feel of the kitchen and the washer and dryer was so awesome. It was so nice coming home to no laundry! We also looked at the condos and they are beautiful and spacious. Each unit is individually owned, so it's the owners taste on the furniture and decorating style. Unit 46 would probably be suitable for an older couple or someone who had older kids. We booked late and got last minute reservations so that is what we ended up with. When booking ask for a nicely decorated unit! There are 2 pools, a hot tub and a little wading pool for kids, all very clean. The grounds are kept up very nicely. Everyone who was there was extremely nice, most of the people that stayed there are owners, all friendly and very nice. It felt very homey our entire stay. The view is very pretty. I would absolutely stay here again. It really is a little hidden gem. I would just ask to stay in a different unit. Our stay was fabulous and we had such a great week. We felt like we didn't even need to leave the property our kids loved the pool and made a bunch of friends to play with. We will be back next summer for sure!

It's baffling that this company has been in business for many years but still has a website from…read more1989. You can't scroll through photos of properties, instead you have to click in and then back out and then back into the next. Never mind that the pics have awful resolution. When clicking on the availability calendar it launches you to the Rental Policy page? Why do I need a policy page if I'm just trying to price out a property? Why do I need to fill out 3 fields about people in my party? How about I enter the number of adults and children and you add them up if you need to? If you update the website I'll update this review. Please come join us in 2025.

Great service Kevin and Brianna do a great job . New owner who takes pride in his job. His…read moreSecretary is hand on and very nice to help you what your looking for.

Very clean and serviceable, although dated room. It looks a bit like it's straight out of 1982 plus…read morea microwave and renovated shower stall. We had a hard time with the lock on our door, which was a slider and not a normal door, so likely prone to having issues. The view from our room though, was totally worth it and we would stay ocean side again, though perhaps in another of their buildings. I appreciated the space above Forbes that was open to guests, as we took our food up there and enjoyed it in a more comfortable and quiet location. Parking, though tight, was appreciated in such a conjested area. We will be back to visit.

I realize there's a 21 day cancellation. But when I called 10 days in advance to cancel my…read morereservation because I was diagnosed with an illness, they still could not refund my deposit. Not very compassionate.