3 Bedroom Cottage in Scarborough

Located in what was once Higgins Beach's Fireside dance hall, this rental has modern conveniences and plenty of old cottage charm. In fact, the 8’x8’ fireplace that earned the hall its name now stands in the cottage’s main living room. Yes, the cottage has two living rooms. This is one of the few cottages with a layout that allows for time together while still giving everyone their own space. 
 
It has three bedrooms, two with double beds, and one with a twin bed. An additional futon couch in the second living area means it sleeps 6 comfortably. It has a fully equipped kitchen, 1 ½ baths, washer/dryer, spacious layout and ample outdoor space. Heated.  
 
Situated one block from the ocean, you'll be a short walk from everything you need, including the local vegetable stand, & store. Not to mention a lovely, foodie friendly restaurant less than a block away.  
 
Whether you prefer watching waves crash on rocky ledge, fishing in the Spurwink River, or just relaxing on the half mile of beautiful white sand, you can't help but enjoy coming home to this cozy rental when the day is done. 

Enormous Fireplace Wireless Internet Two living rooms, nicely furnished A dining room and 2nd dining area Pillows & Blankets (Linens available for additional $50.) Surrounded by beautiful gardens More privacy that most yards on the beach Outdoor dining area Stone patio with seating and Coleman fireplace Gas grill Outdoor hose (perfect for de-sanding children) Parking Higgins Beach—need we say more? Check out Panoramio by Google for people’s favorite photos http://www.panoramio.com/photo/5768379 Best surfing in the State of Maine The shipwreck Spurwink river and miles of marsh, great for kayaks and canoes (two kayaks available for rent) Higgins Beach Market, vegetable stand and store—with lobster cooked for you! Club House, with Wednesday morning breakfasts, frequent dinners, free concerts and poker night Great fishing No smoking or pets allowed.

Follow Spurwink Road to Two Lights, home of the charming local restaurant the Lobster Shack and two wonderful light houses. One of the light houses is the subject of a famous Hopper painting. This site has panoramic views and you can’t get closer to the rocky coastline. Then on to Fort Williams and Portland Head Light, one of the country's most photographed light houses.  
 
Nearby U.S. Route 1 offers everything from great seafood and antiquing to amusement parks. 
 
Just fifteen minutes away is the city of Portland, with its shopping, charming Old Port, museums, fine dining and night life. Whale watching and ferry tours of Casco Bay are also close by. You'll be just 25 minutes from Freeport, home of the world famous L.L. Bean, outlet shopping, and the Desert of Maine. It's just half an hour to historic Kennebunkport (home of President Bush’s Walker’s Point compound.

• Nearest Airport : Portland International, PWM at 9 miles distance;
• Nearest Train Station : Portland Transportation Center at 9 miles distance
• Nearest Town : Scarborough or Portland at 3 miles distance