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.

Ok so this was a unforgettable experience. Let's start with this, the pics in the reservation part…read moreof his website are all the same . Just one unit. The cars that are parked in the pics are his to make it look busy. So we rented a unit for 4-5 days and was one of the worst places I've ever seen. First we showed up and the owner Mike was upset that we were 1 hour early. Not bad considering no one has been there in days . Next, his 2 person cleaning crew had quit over a dispute with money owed to them. I don't blame them at all. We lost electricity for 7 hrs during one of the days and Mike would not talk to us directly, he lied to us numerous times about a car accident that never happened. I called the town ELEC company and there were no reports of any at all. Then he told his two man crew who did come back to work to tell us they would have itnon any minute. 4 hrs later we were ready to leave this dump. So finally when the lights came on he told his people to lie to us yet again and say they shit the wrong property off . What a joke this was. All the dishes and silverware was disgustingly dirty and sticky . I spent my vacation skimming the pool because the owner was getting drunk and losing control over the rest of the property . Don't let them fool you, there is NO useable playground and the rotted wood that is below the slide has holes in it and the sand had dog and cat crap in it . There is no arcade like his advertising says . Just disgusted . But took a thousand pics to show all the code violations and to have for proof. My 11 year old was in the pool and discovered a Cut ELEC wire sticking out of the water being held by a Brick . But of course he was too busy sitting in his bedroom (drinking and drugging as we were told he does everyday and night by all the neighbors ) to ask about this wires . When he finally came to our door 3 days after arrival he was hammered and slurring all his speech. I have proof of everything I'm saying since I took video and pics of this crap hole . Do your family a favor and go somewhere else . Then this guy says he remembers us from last year which is a riot since we've NEVER even heard of this place but he claims he remembers us very well. I wouldn't let him pay us to come back Stay away !!!!

Great place to winter. All expenses paid and affordable. Clean and welcomes pets.read more

What a nice layout and decor. Fresh air from crank open windows and a little kitchenette. A 2…read moreminute walk to the beach. We were there off season and got a great deal on our room.

Everything went well. It's a beautiful motel, tastefully appointed, clean and the people could not…read morebe more friendly. The end units have breathtaking views, something you cannot get at the On The Beach Hotel next door because the owner occupies the end unit himself. The flowers are maintained well Into October and they are breathtaking. Pierre and his staff are wonderful and accommodate your every need. They also speech French and enjoy a huge Canadian clientele. The Edgewater has and will always welcome Canadian visitors with the respect and affection they also have over the years. They have always had your back.

Most places I stay at I expect to be worse than the pictures, this wasn't the case here. It was…read moreexactly as expected. Being right on the beach was amazing, and that section of the beach wasn't busy at all. Our stay here was awesome, all of the staff were super nice and I felt comfortable knowing if i needed help with something I could get that. It felt more like staying somewhere i've been before even though i haven't. Also, The kitchen is convenient especially because I realized i forgot a knife to cut some food i brought but the kitchen had everything i needed! Super convenient place, i would definitely stay here again!

My family has been going to the Holiday House for the past 20 years. The motel is located at a…read morequiet spot at Pine point beach (approximately 2 miles north of old orchard beach). The place is perfect for relaxing! The rooms are about 20 feet from the beach and they have nice comfortable chairs on the deck. The public kitchen is open to make breakfast and lunch, but closes at 7 pm. A disappointment if you want a family meal at night. The rooms are clean and simple, but the mattresses are way too hard. If you are looking to relax with a quiet location right on the beach, the place is great. If you want a little city life, Portland is only 20 minutes away.

We had an absolute dream stay at the Breakers Inn! This newly remodeled, family-owned gem has been…read morearound for 75 years, and it strikes the perfect balance between quaint charm and modern comfort. Our room was darling, spotlessly clean, and featured a stunning beach view alongside the most comfortable "cloud" bed. Breakfast was a highlight: morning scones, muffins, coffee, and tea on the enclosed porch, plus a seamless breakfast partnership with Shade just a short walk away which provided a wonderful breakfast buffet including Nutella filled beignets. The service was top-notch--incredibly attentive, warm, and informative. We also loved the thoughtful amenities, especially having complimentary beach bikes, wagons, chairs, and towels ready to go. We will definitely be back!

My husband and I have been staying at the Breakers Inn every fall since...? wowI can't remember how…read morefar back it's been. Until Covid and we moved to take care for mom, had we missed our fall stays. Rodney over the years has been the most wonderful host. Recently Rodney and his wife Debbie have graciously allowed me to Memorialize my husband and our stays together at the Breakers. i thought a perfect way to do that was to buy 2 LL Bean Adirondack chairs for the front lawn for everyone to enjoy the view as we did over the year. I hope readers of the reviews choose to stay and enjoy the Breaker's for the view, the hospitality, the beast breakfast in town, but most of all the sense of peace that you get when you stay at The Breakers and walk on Higgins Beach, it's life changing.

Our room was really cute and clean and i loved the house they had us in, parking was super…read moreconvenient to the pier and also safe. It was a little confusing as to where we were staying since theres multiple buildings and our friend's room had no hot water in the shower, also a warning to all that the toilets are extremely small and we are not even big people. Lastly, we were told payment was refundable and due at arrival but they required card info for booking and charged us immediately.

This is a cute 1700s New England inn located within a comfortable walking distance from old Orchard…read moreBeach, Maine. I would consider our stay pretty average. It was very cute and was definitely before the indoor plumbing era. For example, we had one of the smaller rooms and the bathroom was separated by the toilet and shower in a room within our room, but the bathroom sink was outside of that, facing our bed by the entry door. The room featured a small 13 inch television, a mini refrigerator, and microwave. The decor matched the style of an antique New England bedroom. With a place as quaint is this, I thought the breakfast would be a little bit better. Upon entry into the dining area downstairs, there was a rather disappointing display. There was room for improvement here. Breakfast menu: dry bagels, no cream cheese, mini butter packets, individually wrapped store-bought pastries, a set of shell-on hard boiled eggs, Polly-o string cheese, warm yogurt, grade school fruit cup, and standard coffee with coffee accoutrements (that part was OK). Now, I know I wasn't the only one as the older guests who stayed there might as well have said "oh naw." (it was giving "struggle breakfast"). A few of the folks had a few side jokes about the spread also. One way this hotel could improve the breakfast experience is by never serving that breakfast again, and recommend breakfast at the surrounding establishments within walking distance by the beach and only offer coffee. The dining area decor and architecture was beautiful with a fireplace mantle. They had also nice seating outside at the front porch area. The great thing about this hotel is that it is a pleasant walking distance from the beach and associated places. It was nice to see a fully restored building from several centuries ago still up and running.

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!

Delightful place in the beach. It could be called Serenity House. I spent a very relaxing few days…read morethere this past May.

We have been returning guests at BillowHouse for several years…read more I canceled our September reservation more than 30 days in advance. The cancellation policy posted on the BillowHouse website states that with 30 days' notice, the deposit will be applied toward a future visit for 12 months. The owner told me I would receive no credit unless the room was re-rented. That condition does not appear in the posted policy. I sent the owner a screenshot of the policy, but the credit was still refused. I'm posting the written policy with this review so future guests can see the terms for themselves.