Always clean and well maintained this is one of our favorite summer rentals. It is pet friendly so…read moreour Yorkie, Daphne, can travel with us. The owner and property manager are a breeze to work with and check in (and check out) are always smooth. Tons of towels and linens. Overall a top notch place to stay.

On the positive side, everyone on staff was very friendly and professional. We were able to find a…read moreroom last minute at a reasonable rate, right on the beach! The shower was clean with lots of towels. Kitchen was large, full size fridge, with all the little things you might need. The trolley for the pier stops right next door, which was a very nice surprise! Cute little motel, but it is definitely a Motel, not a Hotel. On the negative side, our room had an overwhelming smell of Pine-Sol that just wouldn't go away. At times it was hard to breathe. The room was no doubt clean, but the odor from the cleaner was tough - especially with my 2 year old. Beds were hard as a rock, decor was ok, very simple. Bathroom was very tight. Parking was very tight. It was definitely a nice experience, great for a last minute stay.

Lisa, the owner, is amazing. Great room, comfortable bed and perfect location. Highly recommended.read more

I got there for my reservation, had already paid a deposit, and there was no one there. The office…read morewas closed. None of the numbers left on the door got me anywhere, and I never got a call back. I had to hustle and find another place to stay for the night, and didn't get my deposit back until 4 days later. DONT book here!

They have a nice pool... there's a sauna and it seems that most rooms have a spa bath? That being…read moresaid the bed is my biggest problem. The beds are old and broken in with very sub par sheets and blankets. The coverlet looks thirty years old and the mattress felt strange and stiff. The fake flower arrangements are collecting dust - just throw them out... all the art can go too. I will never understand why they put the towels on the bed!?!?

We rented a beach house from Maine Seaside Rentals and had some significant issues with the bright…read morepink house. No hot water, a refrigerator that malfunctioned for most of the week. Maine Seaside Rentals went above and beyond to help us work around these issues. If not for their attention to detail and assistance the week would have been a miserable one. We will definitely rent through them again (Although no bright pink or lime green houses!). Any property owner looking to have their interests represented should feel confident Maine Seaside Rentals will do everything to make their customers have a great experience. Definitely 5 stars for Maine Seaside Rentals, if not the property owner we rented from.

We stumbled upon 15 Outlook Avenue when looking for a reasonably priced house to rent in southern…read moreMaine...and we couldn't have been happier. It's only steps to one of the most beautiful beaches in the northeast, and the oceanview from the screened-in porch is simply stunning. The house is light and bright and yet still very cozy. It's tastefully decorated with a beach theme and the kitchen is newly redone. It has a huge wrap around porch that is the perfect place to relax and unwind and listen to the sound of the waves. We lived there for ten months and literally walked our dog on the beach every single day...even in the snow! Aside from the house and location being exceptional, the landlords are wonderful and make sure everything is taken care of during your stay. If you are looking to rent a beautiful house in a great neighborhood that is a stone's throw from the beach, you won't be disappointed!

I had an awesome experience here. The room was very clean, the staff was super friendly, and the…read morebed was very comfortable! I was pleasantly surprised when I first saw the room. I'd never stayed in a motel before and I was expecting something dingy and dark, but the room was actually nicer than most chain hotels I've stayed in! The hardwood floor was beautiful, there was a nice tv, and the bathroom was also very clean. I would definitely stay here again! Highly recommend if you're visiting Sanford!

Don't get me wrong--Sanford, Maine isn't exactly a booming metropolis with high-end dining, shops,…read moreand luxury hotels. So I didn't expect much from the Oakwood. And I did not get much, either. The staff at the Oakwood were very pleasant, which is something that I DO expect from Sanford, Maine. We checked in on a Tuesday night the week of Christmas and were given the keys to Room 110--supposedly the private honeymoon suite in the second building. It left much to be desired. There was a fridge and microwave, as well as a flat screen TV with cable. After that, it was pretty dismal. The best was nothing special, the furniture was massively dated, and the bathroom was unnecessarily huge. The shower was built for folks 5'3" and under. I felt like Andre the Giant. And those tin ceilings they claim are cheap plastic, and the ones in the bathroom were warped. But the biggest gripe about the room was the cleanliness, or lack thereof. The carpeted floors felt gritty with dirt. And our small beagle (kudos to allowing pets, BTW) spent the first 15 minutes sniffing around the room, licking the floor and finding whatever "ground candy" was left behind--under tables, under the radiators, around the fridge. The staff came and cleaned the room on the second day (we used the DND sign the first day) and made the bed and brought new towels in. If they vacuumed, I sure as hell couldn't tell, as the grittiness lingered in the carpets. Also, they need to replace the caulking in the shower--it was jet black with whatever mold and grime has built up. Heinous. We were there for 4 nights, and the total was ~$290. i feel like that was about $90 too much. I'll search for other options the next time I am in Sanford.

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!

This place was perfect, albeit a bit small, for a weekend getaway for a couple (us), clean, cozy…read moreand the queen beds were super comfortable. Staff was friendly, allowed us to check in early and check out a bit late...price was reasonable, too. Only drawback was it was a bit loud from other guests, but that would not deter from returning. Asked for extra towels without a problem, toiletries (i.e. shampoo, conditioner and soap) were a nice off beat brand that was 'special' and didn't go unnoticed... If and when we go again, would definitely request a 'cottage' as opposed to room, more privacy and more space, they appeared to have. Stayed here Sept. 2022.

Recently stayed here,as I had booked a cottage, which I did not get. Same situation happened to…read moreanother couple there. They put us in a room that was filthy. Pool has black mold around it,falling apart, grounds look like a dump,as does the office. Terrible customer care. Save yourself the mistake I made going here.