HEATED SALTWATER POOL, Pickleball. Higgins Beach Estate~sleeps 30. 12 min to DT
House in Cape Elizabeth, ME
27 guests · 7 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Higgins Beach Estate: POOL opens In June.
***NEW HEATED SALTWATER POOL ***New PICKLE BALL and BOCCE ball court***. HOT TUB+ HUGE PROPANE FIRE PIT***
7 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms-Sleeps up to 30. This HUGE newly renovated 7 BR, 4.5 BA, 5600 square foot home offers plenty of privacy on 5.5 acres. Newly built in 1996 and fully renovated in 2020. Please see detailed floor plan for more details of each level of this large home. Please request my Matterport tour.
Virtual Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=2TG6UnvVHB3&
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE REQUESTING A RESERVATION:
1. The attached 1 BR, 1 BA apt. is included in the total bedroom and bathroom count (and square footage) and is available for an additional fee. It is never rented to unrelated parties.
2. Pets are considered with prior approval and a pet fee. If you are considering bringing a pet, let's discuss it first before proceeding with a reservation.
3. Please contact me before entering your credit card and submitting a reservation request. Most guests book with me privately so the calendar is not accurate.
THANK YOU for understanding the above three points!
Located 1 minute from beautiful Higgins Beach and only 15 minutes from downtown Portland. Please check with me regarding dates, as the calendar is not accurate.
The home sleeps up to 30 guests (please ask about extra beds when hosting large groups). Perfect for family reunions, Bachelor & Bachelorette weekends, birthday parties, wedding & baby showers, corporate retreats, rehearsal dinners, post-wedding brunches and more. Please note that the beds in the home sleep 20-23 people, depending on the composition of your group (singles versus couples). In order to accommodate overnight guests in excess of 20, let's have a conversation about adding extra beds. We can provide extra beds for really large groups but need at least 1 weeks' notice in order to do so.
This 5.5 acre luxurious estate property with a large main house and an attached apartment was fully renovated in the modern farmhouse style by one of the Portland area's leading experts in that style. The original farmhouse burned down and was rebuilt in the late 1990s (with the salvaged antique pumpkin pine floors) and massively renovated in 2020.
The 5100 square foot main house (plus attached 550 square ft. 1 BR/1BA apartment) is typically set up as follows. Extra beds can be brought in, as needed.
MAIN LEVEL OF THE HOME:
**Huge living room with massive stone fireplace, the largest Pottery Barn Sectional sofa (181" x 90") that seats 12 comfortably and up to 14, surrounded by three comfortable lounge chairs. The extremely sunny living room seats plenty of guests in a very large conversation area. The room has a full wall of southern-exposure windows with the most fantastic energy and features the original antique wide pumpkin pine floors. 50" Samsung flatscreen.
**The new kitchen is open to the living room. Custom built shaker inset cabinets, gorgeous Calacutta Gold Quartz countertops, all shiplap walls, floating reclaimed wood shelves with matte black articulating lights, new SS refrigerator, new SS dishwasher and SS gas stove. Counter seating for 3-4. Kitchen is incredibly well equipped ed with dish/glassware sets for 40 guests and everything else you would expect in a full-outfitted kitchen for large groups, and then some. Regular drip coffee maker, plus a Keurig and a new Nespresso machine. Many beautiful accent pieces from Pottery Barn and Rae Dunn round out the farmhouse look.
**a very sunny dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and seats 20 guests. Large white farmhouse table seats up to 14 and the dining table-height buffet can be pulled out into the spacious dining room to seat up to 6 more.
**a very sunny sun room converted to a bedroom with TWO QUEEN beds and a dresser and closet located right outside the room. Window a/c, window shades and full blackout curtains.
**a first floor laundry room with a brand new large capacity washer and dryer (fall 2024) is adjacent to the mud room/back deck entry. Please note that there are 2 washer/dryer sets in the house, including one set on the main level, one brand new (fall 2024) set on the 2nd floor.
2nd FLOOR:
** a very spacious and extremely sunny en-suite master bedroom features the stunning "Quincy" KING bed from Ethan Allen in KING size. Brand new very high-end Stearns and Foster "Estate" mattress on all king beds in the house. All other smaller beds feature brand new high end Beauty Rest mattresses. Two additional regular TWIN beds can be added to the large master bedroom, upon request and with advanced notice. Room features a/c, as do all the bedrooms and the living spaces (a/c). Light-filtering shades and full blackout curtains. Ensuite full master bathroom has a tiled walk-in shower with seat.
**a second bedroom features a gorgeous KING bed. Room a/c, light-filtering shades and full blackout curtains.
**a third bedroom features two beautiful double beds. Room a/c, light-filtering shades and full blackout curtains.
**a large newly-renovated full hallway bathroom with a tub/shower, a double-sink vanity and a brand new (Fall 2024) washer and dryer.
WALK-OUT LOWER LEVEL OF HOME:
**a large bunk room with 5 gorgeous/rustic iron TWIN beds with the most gorgeous Joanna Gaines and UGG brand bedding has a full wall of southern exposure windows and a full wall of western windows. An abundance of fun kids' toys upon request and with advanced notice. Room a/c (mini split), light-filtering shades and full blackout curtains. Ask about extra twins.
**another downstairs bedroom features a beautiful KING bed and can be set up with an additional twin bed, upon request and with advanced notice. Room a/c (mini split), light-filtering shades and full blackout curtains.
**a brand new and very spacious new bathroom with a double-sink vanity, toilet and tub/shower.
ATTACHED 550 square foot APARTMENT (can be added to your reservation at an additional fee):
**spacious open floor plan 1 BR/1BA apartment. Apartment is bright, sunny and breezy with huge windows. Apartment bedroom features a KING bedroom with a gorgeous bed and bedding, an open floor plan living area with a living room that features an oversized Pottery Barn QUEEN sleeper sofa with a matching Pottery Barn chair and a Samsung flatscreen, a good-sized kitchen and counter seating. Room a/cs in all rooms (heat pump/mini split in open living/kitchen area. Bedroom features room a/c, light-filtering shades and full blackout curtains.
The apartment is attached to the main house but also has a separate exterior entrance. It will not be rented to unrelated groups and will only be offered as an add-on option for guests who rent the main house and need additional space. The apartment is accessible to the main house thru a double set of doors, separated by a staircase near the kitchen of both the apartment and the main house. and is on the second level of the home. The apartment offers a nice private space.
THE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE:
We have a brand new 38' x 16' heated pool that will be heated each year from June thru September. We have gorgeous hardscaping and stonework around the pool and a tremendous amount of new landscaping, trees, flowering plants, etc. We have 17 comfortable pool loungers with cushions.
We have added a brand new Pickle ball court and bocce ball court.
The outdoor living space of the home is absolutely spectacular. We added a VERY large oversized deck on the back of the house (off the kitchen) to feature outdoor dining space and lounge furniture. We have stunningly beautiful and very comfortable lounge seating for 10++. 2 sofas, 4 oversized chairs and 2 very large ottomans. We also have 2 large dining tables and oversized/comfortable dining chairs for 12 that can be added to the lounge area for plenty of room for large groups to gather comfortably. The dining chairs are very oversized and comfortable and can be pulled into the lounge area to seat 22 guests comfortably (2 sofas, 16 large/comfy chairs and 2 ottomans when the dining chairs are pulled into the lounge area).
In addition to the deck, there is a large stone patio (18" x 18") with 14 Adirondack chairs encircling a brand new very large custom-built propane fire pit with a plumbed gas line, so you never run out of propane. We have additional comfortable seating at the house (in the barn) for really large groups).
A very large and very high-quality 7-seat hot tub is now located on a small first floor deck platform that is adjacent to the entry to the walk-out basement for the convenience of being able to walk almost directly into the new large full bathroom after using the hot tub.
There is also an outdoor shower and huge yard areas for kids to run and play.
Also included with the rental of the home are beach cruisers with baskets for riding to the beach or the adorable Higgins Beach market, just down the street (a 3-minute walk from the house) or the beach, coolers, beach chairs, beach toys, beach towels and everything you will need for a day at the beach or sunset picnics at beautiful Higgins Beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Maine.
FREE WIFI
***NEW HEATED SALTWATER POOL ***New PICKLE BALL and BOCCE ball court***. HOT TUB+ HUGE PROPANE FIRE PIT***
7 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms-Sleeps up to 30. This HUGE newly renovated 7 BR, 4.5 BA, 5600 square foot home offers plenty of privacy on 5.5 acres. Newly built in 1996 and fully renovated in 2020. Please see detailed floor plan for more details of each level of this large home. Please request my Matterport tour.
Virtual Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=2TG6UnvVHB3&
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE REQUESTING A RESERVATION:
1. The attached 1 BR, 1 BA apt. is included in the total bedroom and bathroom count (and square footage) and is available for an additional fee. It is never rented to unrelated parties.
2. Pets are considered with prior approval and a pet fee. If you are considering bringing a pet, let's discuss it first before proceeding with a reservation.
3. Please contact me before entering your credit card and submitting a reservation request. Most guests book with me privately so the calendar is not accurate.
THANK YOU for understanding the above three points!
Located 1 minute from beautiful Higgins Beach and only 15 minutes from downtown Portland. Please check with me regarding dates, as the calendar is not accurate.
The home sleeps up to 30 guests (please ask about extra beds when hosting large groups). Perfect for family reunions, Bachelor & Bachelorette weekends, birthday parties, wedding & baby showers, corporate retreats, rehearsal dinners, post-wedding brunches and more. Please note that the beds in the home sleep 20-23 people, depending on the composition of your group (singles versus couples). In order to accommodate overnight guests in excess of 20, let's have a conversation about adding extra beds. We can provide extra beds for really large groups but need at least 1 weeks' notice in order to do so.
This 5.5 acre luxurious estate property with a large main house and an attached apartment was fully renovated in the modern farmhouse style by one of the Portland area's leading experts in that style. The original farmhouse burned down and was rebuilt in the late 1990s (with the salvaged antique pumpkin pine floors) and massively renovated in 2020.
The 5100 square foot main house (plus attached 550 square ft. 1 BR/1BA apartment) is typically set up as follows. Extra beds can be brought in, as needed.
MAIN LEVEL OF THE HOME:
**Huge living room with massive stone fireplace, the largest Pottery Barn Sectional sofa (181" x 90") that seats 12 comfortably and up to 14, surrounded by three comfortable lounge chairs. The extremely sunny living room seats plenty of guests in a very large conversation area. The room has a full wall of southern-exposure windows with the most fantastic energy and features the original antique wide pumpkin pine floors. 50" Samsung flatscreen.
**The new kitchen is open to the living room. Custom built shaker inset cabinets, gorgeous Calacutta Gold Quartz countertops, all shiplap walls, floating reclaimed wood shelves with matte black articulating lights, new SS refrigerator, new SS dishwasher and SS gas stove. Counter seating for 3-4. Kitchen is incredibly well equipped ed with dish/glassware sets for 40 guests and everything else you would expect in a full-outfitted kitchen for large groups, and then some. Regular drip coffee maker, plus a Keurig and a new Nespresso machine. Many beautiful accent pieces from Pottery Barn and Rae Dunn round out the farmhouse look.
**a very sunny dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and seats 20 guests. Large white farmhouse table seats up to 14 and the dining table-height buffet can be pulled out into the spacious dining room to seat up to 6 more.
**a very sunny sun room converted to a bedroom with TWO QUEEN beds and a dresser and closet located right outside the room. Window a/c, window shades and full blackout curtains.
**a first floor laundry room with a brand new large capacity washer and dryer (fall 2024) is adjacent to the mud room/back deck entry. Please note that there are 2 washer/dryer sets in the house, including one set on the main level, one brand new (fall 2024) set on the 2nd floor.
2nd FLOOR:
** a very spacious and extremely sunny en-suite master bedroom features the stunning "Quincy" KING bed from Ethan Allen in KING size. Brand new very high-end Stearns and Foster "Estate" mattress on all king beds in the house. All other smaller beds feature brand new high end Beauty Rest mattresses. Two additional regular TWIN beds can be added to the large master bedroom, upon request and with advanced notice. Room features a/c, as do all the bedrooms and the living spaces (a/c). Light-filtering shades and full blackout curtains. Ensuite full master bathroom has a tiled walk-in shower with seat.
**a second bedroom features a gorgeous KING bed. Room a/c, light-filtering shades and full blackout curtains.
**a third bedroom features two beautiful double beds. Room a/c, light-filtering shades and full blackout curtains.
**a large newly-renovated full hallway bathroom with a tub/shower, a double-sink vanity and a brand new (Fall 2024) washer and dryer.
WALK-OUT LOWER LEVEL OF HOME:
**a large bunk room with 5 gorgeous/rustic iron TWIN beds with the most gorgeous Joanna Gaines and UGG brand bedding has a full wall of southern exposure windows and a full wall of western windows. An abundance of fun kids' toys upon request and with advanced notice. Room a/c (mini split), light-filtering shades and full blackout curtains. Ask about extra twins.
**another downstairs bedroom features a beautiful KING bed and can be set up with an additional twin bed, upon request and with advanced notice. Room a/c (mini split), light-filtering shades and full blackout curtains.
**a brand new and very spacious new bathroom with a double-sink vanity, toilet and tub/shower.
ATTACHED 550 square foot APARTMENT (can be added to your reservation at an additional fee):
**spacious open floor plan 1 BR/1BA apartment. Apartment is bright, sunny and breezy with huge windows. Apartment bedroom features a KING bedroom with a gorgeous bed and bedding, an open floor plan living area with a living room that features an oversized Pottery Barn QUEEN sleeper sofa with a matching Pottery Barn chair and a Samsung flatscreen, a good-sized kitchen and counter seating. Room a/cs in all rooms (heat pump/mini split in open living/kitchen area. Bedroom features room a/c, light-filtering shades and full blackout curtains.
The apartment is attached to the main house but also has a separate exterior entrance. It will not be rented to unrelated groups and will only be offered as an add-on option for guests who rent the main house and need additional space. The apartment is accessible to the main house thru a double set of doors, separated by a staircase near the kitchen of both the apartment and the main house. and is on the second level of the home. The apartment offers a nice private space.
THE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE:
We have a brand new 38' x 16' heated pool that will be heated each year from June thru September. We have gorgeous hardscaping and stonework around the pool and a tremendous amount of new landscaping, trees, flowering plants, etc. We have 17 comfortable pool loungers with cushions.
We have added a brand new Pickle ball court and bocce ball court.
The outdoor living space of the home is absolutely spectacular. We added a VERY large oversized deck on the back of the house (off the kitchen) to feature outdoor dining space and lounge furniture. We have stunningly beautiful and very comfortable lounge seating for 10++. 2 sofas, 4 oversized chairs and 2 very large ottomans. We also have 2 large dining tables and oversized/comfortable dining chairs for 12 that can be added to the lounge area for plenty of room for large groups to gather comfortably. The dining chairs are very oversized and comfortable and can be pulled into the lounge area to seat 22 guests comfortably (2 sofas, 16 large/comfy chairs and 2 ottomans when the dining chairs are pulled into the lounge area).
In addition to the deck, there is a large stone patio (18" x 18") with 14 Adirondack chairs encircling a brand new very large custom-built propane fire pit with a plumbed gas line, so you never run out of propane. We have additional comfortable seating at the house (in the barn) for really large groups).
A very large and very high-quality 7-seat hot tub is now located on a small first floor deck platform that is adjacent to the entry to the walk-out basement for the convenience of being able to walk almost directly into the new large full bathroom after using the hot tub.
There is also an outdoor shower and huge yard areas for kids to run and play.
Also included with the rental of the home are beach cruisers with baskets for riding to the beach or the adorable Higgins Beach market, just down the street (a 3-minute walk from the house) or the beach, coolers, beach chairs, beach toys, beach towels and everything you will need for a day at the beach or sunset picnics at beautiful Higgins Beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Maine.
FREE WIFI
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Cape Elizabeth, ME
Reviews
10.0
We stayed at the Higgins Beach home at the end of July 2025. Our group included 14 adults and 7 GC from six months to 11 years old. We also leased the attached apartment. The property was clean, cozy, comfortable and very quiet. When not exploring the surrounding areas, we spent much of our time in the large pool or playing pickle ball. Meals were enjoyed in the dining room or the outside deck. Except for groceries the kitchen was well-stocked with condiments and everything else needed for cooking. The GC kept busy with play sets that were provided. Despite the large group, we never felt crowded. The owner, Marilys, responded to any question quickly and efficiently.
We enjoyed our stay so much that we are returning next year.
10.0
Our extended family gathered here for Thanksgiving and the house was wonderful. Well laid out floor plan; nice, well stocked kitchen; large table and living room; enough space for us to be together but not on top of each other. We loved the easy walk to Higgins beach, and on site amenities. Hope to return next year!
10.0
The house was beautiful and the host was great & so nice. Highly recommend for large groups!!!
10.0
Stayed here with 17 adults in May 2023. Everything was as advertised and the property was beautiful, well stocked and had plenty of sleeping space. The owners were very communicative, accommodating and flexible. Would highly recommend.
10.0
Clean, updates, well stocked, and comfortable house that would be great for several couples or a few families. Our host was quick to respond to any questions and supplied us with lots of details about the property and the surrounding area. We would definitely rent again!
10.0
We had the best time staying at this home! There were 15 women that all fit perfectly in the MOST comfortable beds in the coziest home. Marilys was the nicest person to talk to and helped us have the best time possible. I could not recommend this place enough! We are already planning another trip here!
10.0
This house was amazing. First of all how I love to decorate in every inch of the house and then so very comfortable. The beds were amazing and the house was so clean. One of our favorites!!!
10.0
We had 10 adults in our group for an annual vacation. This property was so charming! Close proximity to all of the things we wanted to experience for our first trip to Maine! It’s important to note that EVERYONE in our group commented on how comfortable and wonderful the beds are! Marilys was thorough in expectations and input…and gave plenty of recommendations for our foodie adventures! If you are looking to visit Portland but don’t want to be downtown and would like to sleep in some of the most comfortable beds you will ever find…stop here!
8.0
The Higgins Beach farm is a big old house on about 5 acres that has been modernized. Our family of 7 adults and 3 grand-kids ranging in age from 8-12 were very comfortable in the space available without using the optional apartment, and the only person in the large five-beds room was our 12 year old granddaughter. The recent addition of a very nice and large swimming pool was very important to our family; since the days were very warm, and we were happy to make only one visit (15 min walk) to the local beach each day. Seven bikes were available for those that wanted to ride to the beach. The family found a number of day trips that they wanted to do in the surrounding community, and several very nice eat-out places were easily identified in the extensive provided by the host. Marilys, the host, was readily available and totally co-operative in dealing with questions that we encountered during our stay. The only thing that would have improved our stay would have been a few umbrellas in the pool area and on the large and otherwise comfortable back deck. The latter was great for star watching at the end of the day.
10.0
We had a wonderful week. It was my family and the house was perfect. Very clean and neat and well appointed. We had a blast in the pool and hot tub. Plenty of space and wonderful beds and bedding. We will be back for sure.
10.0
House was wonderful and the heated pool was the best. We really enjoyed staying here!
10.0
This newly renovated farmhouse was the perfect setting for our group of 12 friends celebrating a milestone birthday.! The living room and dining room easily accommodated our large group and the kitchen is very well stocked.!!! The house is beautifully decorated throughout and all the beds are very comfortable. The bed linens and towels are high end and something you don’t find in most rental properties. Marilys the owner/host is great to work with... she is very responsive, efficient and goes out of her way to make sure you have a great stay!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cape Elizabeth?
The average price for a rental in Cape Elizabeth is $606 per night. This rental is $2,511 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at HEATED SALTWATER POOL, Pickleball. Higgins Beach Estate~sleeps 30. 12 min to DT. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at HEATED SALTWATER POOL, Pickleball. Higgins Beach Estate~sleeps 30. 12 min to DT. Enjoy the water!
Is HEATED SALTWATER POOL, Pickleball. Higgins Beach Estate~sleeps 30. 12 min to DT pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at HEATED SALTWATER POOL, Pickleball. Higgins Beach Estate~sleeps 30. 12 min to DT?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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