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Bungalow on Higgins beach

Cottage in Scarborough with kitchen and balcony

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Smart TV, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Scarborough, ME
  • Place, Higgins Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Scarborough

This cottage places you next to Casco Bay and within a 5-minute walk of Higgins Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Higgins Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach - 24 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Pine Point Beach - 24 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 25 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Palace Playland - 25 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 15 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honeycomb Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Amato's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bungalow on Higgins beach

Quiet little cottage located on beautiful Higgins Beach, short stroll down the street to beach. Great spring, summer, or fall rental. Enjoy the fresh ocean air on your vacation , surf, sunbathing,fishing and swimming. Cottage backs up to Rachel Carson Preserve.close to Fun town splash town,Old orchard beach, Old port in Portland. Fun,fun,fun.sun and surf.Cottage has 3bedrooms, 1Queen size bed, 1 double size bed and a twin bed located off the double bedroom. Living room with 32inch tv cable, and internet service. Full kitchen, and washer dryer combo. Wrap around porch, front porch open side porch screened in. Gas Grill, picnic table . Bathroom large shower stall.cottage has heat.
Now Accepting rentals for Summer 2021 There is a 250.00 cleaning fee which is refundable after inspection of cottage.This is a non smoking cottage.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. A Smart TV comes with cable channels and a DVD player, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Bungalow Higgins Beach Scarborough
Bungalow Higgins Beach House Scarborough
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Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Scarborough and just steps from Casco Bay and Higgins Beach. You'll also find Scarborough Beach State Park and Prouts Neck within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Bungalow on Higgins beach a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this cottage, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.

Does Bungalow on Higgins beach have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM), which is 8.8 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional), which is around 24.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bungalow on Higgins beach?

Yes, every accommodation at Bungalow on Higgins beach comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.

Bungalow on Higgins beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love Higgins Beach and this little bungalow has just what we need to enjoy ourselves for a week of vacation at the beach. The check-in process is easy. The house is well stocked with anything you might need. This is our 3rd year staying here and we keep coming back because it is just right.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great week at the cottage - it was perfect for our group of four adults. Check-in was very easy. Cottage was clean. Amenities were practical and accessible. The porch was equally great for morning coffees and evening cocktails! We had everything we needed for a relaxing stay at Higgins Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tera D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

R D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location. Well-kept house. Generally pretty clean. Parking space for 3 cars. However, outdoor gas grill was not clean at all and kitchen stovetop control panel was greasy & thus required cleaning prior to use. Beds are somewhat dated but okay. Generally a nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice comfortable beach house. Had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay in a very cute bungalow! It was our first time renting from Mary Ann. She had fresh-cut flowers on the dining room table for us when we arrived. We walked to the beach every day, and enjoyed the amazing local life of Higgins Beach. The unit was cozy and private... It has a really nice porch with a grill (which we used a bunch!)... We sat on the porch every night and morning. There was a beach wagon, beach chairs and boogie boards! Plenty of fans kept the place cool enough - we brought a couple extra fans, so it was perfect. Very grateful to have found this gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Higgins Beach!

We had a great time staying here at Higgins Beach for the 3rd year in a row. Great location, house has everything you need for a wonderful week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chalet rustique

Il ne manque rien. Il y a beaucoup de meubles dans la pièce principale.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness

July visit

A very sweet property situated within walking distant to the beach where we walked to everyday. A quiet street and close to restaurants and sites (like Two Lights). We had a lovely time in a beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

This is our 2nd year staying here for a week in August. Higgins Beach is such a special place and this is a great spot to relax and enjoy vacation. We have been coming here for over 30 years and stayed in many different houses but this one is exactly as described, clean, easy, good communication. We love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Diana L.

Location, location, location

Cozy place that could use a bit of updating and refreshing. The older couches had multiple layers of covers so not comfortable. Scratched furniture. House not clean when arrived and informed host of such. Broken kitchen cabinet and left window, leaking porch roof, front door does not latch, broken trim on chimney, cracked plastic lawn chair, dirty beach wagon/cart. Kitchen could use some other items, tongs, small bowls. Messy side porch with cleaning supplies left out. Strong smell of mothballs from closet. Host did not respond to communication after check in. Good water pressure, quiet street and good location. Not a great value at this price point with no linens provided. Snug bedrooms so fine for couple/small family. Would recommend for friends/family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location!

We loved our week staying here. This is a cute little beach bungalow with everything we needed to enjoy a week at the beautiful Higgins Beach. The proximity to the beach is easy and the front porch with its party lights was our favorite place to spend our time when we weren't on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., Cape Elizabeth, ME, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Beach Cottage

Tidy and cozy cottage, perfect for accessing Higgins Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, quaint cottage

Location was absolutely perfect! Walking distance to the beach in a very friendly and well kept beach neighborhood. Cottage is very quaint and quiet on the edge of the marsh. It is a “bring your own” type cottage- sheets, towels, blankets, salt and pepper (we left some for the next folks to use) etc. Cottage is simple as pictured. Basic yet cozy and comfortable. There is a beach carriage and fold up wagon to use as well as some bogey boards which we were thankful for. We did notice that the floors have been updated since photos were taken. My only advice is that if you love to cook like we do, bring your own spices or check out the farmers market in town on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Higgins Beach Getaway

Fabulous cottage with great screened and open porches. Cottage was clean and kitchen well stocked. Lots of seating and excellent WiFi. You couldn’t be in a better location to hear birds singing, smell of beach roses and pleasant short walk to the beach. I wish Higgins still had more laid back cottages like this! Reminds me of historical Higgins days. Comfy and tranquil stay! I highly recommend. Could use a few more mugs and we had to borrow beach chairs from a friend but overall great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Summer Cottage

I couldn’t have asked for a better location for a cottage rental just down from Higgins Beach! My stay was exactly what I was looking for- relaxing, peaceful, walking distance to the beach and Higgins Market. Loved every moment!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, Relaxing, Quiet, and Secluded

The back yard of the cottage is actually up against the Audubon Bird Sanctuary so it is beautiful protected land. We loved having coffee and tea on the screened in porch in the mornings with bird songs and bird visits right in front of us. The location being a block back from the beach and closer to one end made for a very quiet, rather secluded stay, which was wonderful for relaxing and sleeping at night. There were some beach supplies waiting on the porch (including a wagon) and the gas grill was newer and worked very well. New floors in living room and bedrooms and new coat of paint with a nautical theme gave us a comfortable, cozy feel. We would highly recommend this peaceful getaway and peaceful experience on one of Maine’s finest beaches. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely rent the bungalow again in the future! ❤️
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Anne and Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute summer cottage

To improve customer experience, this property could use updated living room furniture and new refrigerator. Mary Ann was pleasant, responsive and available as needed. Thank you. Anne and Mark
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Hélène V., Sainte-Adèle

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation 2019

The cottage was great! The screen-in porch very nice as well as the covered porch! The owner is super nice and respond very fast if there is a problem or questions. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had a great vacation! The house was clean and has everything you need for a beach house. It is really close to the beach. We love Higgins! And such a short distance to sight see or shop or go to the movies. We will definitely be returning..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Low frills, but comfortable beach house

This house was as we expected—nothing fancy, but clean enough to be comfortable. The neighborhood is very nice. It’s quiet and pretty. The washing machine had a leak, but we were only there a week so just avoided using it. I expect it will be fixed for future renters. If you are low maintenance and like the beach, it’s a good choice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Bungalow at Higgins Beach

The cottage had everything we needed for our one week stay. Great location in a nice neighborhood,just a short stroll down to the beach, and close to Portland and other points of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David M.

This cozy little bungalow is a specail little hide away for yourself or family. Purely wonderful.

The Bungalow at Higgins Beach is an experience; perhaps like staying in a light-keepers house. We walked into a lovely, clean, artfully decorated, privately owned little beach house. Amenities were perfect for us and we needed nothing except to buy a few things for the fridge and some coffee for the coffeepot! The screened in porch was a bonus for evening meals as crickets sing and the tidal waves against the shore could be heard in the distance. The screened porch was also very inviting to enjoy coffee and newspaper while light morning showers passed over. Although we were there during some very warm days, the bungalow never felt too hot and always cooled off nicely in the evening as well. There are lots of shade trees and shrubs that help keep it nice all day. The bungalow is augmented with beach and lighthouse themes throughout and the beds were very comfortable with lovely quilts on each. The comfort of this beach house cannot be overstated with its sense of quiet and rest. A short walk to the beach was just right and we enjoyed meeting the nice folks living at Higgins Beach. The Rachael Carson National Wildlife Refuge surrounds the back yard and is accessible for viewing by a little road to a private island. We enjoyed walking the road and taking advantage of wonderful photo opportunities. We enjoyed a family barbecue and loved sitting at the picnic table outside. The grill was as clean as the bungalow inside and the owners made sure that propane was full before we used the grill. Clean up was so easy as in this little cabin, everything has a place! Mary Ann and her husband are wonderful hosts and we needed almost nothing. If we did need something, they personally delivered it. We loved their personal touch and warm welcome with fresh farm cut sunflowers waiting for me in a vase on the table. One can see by how beautifully they take care of this little bungalow how much they love it. One evening, while sitting on the front porch in the dark of night, my sister and I were enjoying a cup of tea and listening to the waves on the beach in the distance when suddenly we saw a falling star streaming across the sky against the night. It seemed so close. We were amazed and a bit spellbound! There is nothing not to love about The Bungalow at Higgins Beach. I would love to have stayed all summer and plan to stay again if it is available to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Geneviève D.

Need cleaning!

We loved our vacation but we had to clean the place when we arrived! It was quite dirty! After 3h of cleaning, it was ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Anne P.

I loved the place, Higgins beach is marvellous

Unfortunately, I had to clean the kitchen, every drawers had mice’s excrements in, and there’s was full of unnesssrary things in the kitchen, but no place to put our groceries. I cleaned also the littles carpets in the kitchen and in the bathroom, they were dark and with hairs on them. There was full of dust on the refrigerator and on the drier for clothes. I had to wash every items that was dusty and who didn’ t serve since a lot of time. There was only one glass for the wine and only two spoons for the soup, no soup bols, nor dessert plates, only bigs plates. We received those items but only after having lodging a demand at HomeAway. I let before message to the owner’ phone or message box but no answers. It was my first experience with HomeAway and I was deceived because I thought that there was supposed to have a better quality or supervision concerning the state of the cottage at our arrival. I am not a complainant person. I let the cottage more clean that it was when I arrived. Sorr for my English, I am à French speaking person.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018