Prouts Neck, Steps to the Beach

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(32 Ratings)

House in Scarborough, ME

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 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

Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Our wonderful home can now be used 365 days a year after a 2021 winterization which added air conditioning and heat to the entire house. The home has been in the family since 1937. We are on a pretty lane which dead ends at the beach. The beach at Prouts Neck is one of the most private and beautiful in the world. Our home is very comfortable for parents and children or grandparents and family due to having 5 bedrooms, 4 are upstairs, as are two bathrooms, and one bedroom with en suite bath is downstairs. All baths are renovated, but retain their original charm. We also have a spacious and modern, but old fashioned style kitchen. Best of both worlds!! Check out the photos. Laundry machines are new.
Our floors are painted an attractive blue and all bedrooms have new windows & screens. We have A/C, but it is rarely need because, after all, this is Maine, by the water!! There are several TVs. We have Wi-Fi. Tons of new and old books in the Dining room/library.

We're a 2 hour drive from Boston. There's an airport in Portland. We're around 15 minutes to Portland and the fabulous Exchange Street restaurants and shops. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to stay at 'Prouts'. We often go to Freeport for shopping at L.L. Bean and all the other great shops, then come home and hit the beach to regain our strength. Also, for our of age guests, the brewery and distillery scene in Portland is incredible. The hustle and bustle of Old Orchard Beach, and the summerstock theatre in Ogunquit are wonderful fun. We also love going to Kennebunkport, to gallery hop.

There are more activities than just the beach. The area is very popular for road cycling due to the great sea views and rolling terrain. In addition, the popular car-free Eastern Rail Trail connects Scarborough to Saco along marshes and woods. Kayaking the open water, or calm scenic estuaries of the Nonsuch River or Spurwink River are easy thanks to convenient access points.

We will NOT contact you to see if you want to re-rent. Please make early arrangements, (we love return visitors), to 'protect' 'your' week(s). We often fill up for the next year; soon after labor day. You've been warned!

Keywords: House, beach, Maine, Prouts Neck, Portland

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Scarborough, ME

Nearby attractions

Maine Maritime Museum

56.3 mi

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Prouts Neck, Steps to the Beach

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(32 Ratings)

House in Scarborough, ME

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 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

Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Scarborough, ME

Nearby attractions

Maine Maritime Museum

56.3 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(32 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Very clean, well organized property with a great location. Mike was very responsive.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Perfectly clean and every detail thought of. Location is amazing and host very available and supportive. Could not be better!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Five stars for the location on a flower lined dead-end street with quick access to a pristine and very private beach. Five stars for attention to details. Host efficiently answered my many questions. The house was tastefully decorated and had everything we needed and more. Last, it is not only a people friendly neighborhood but a dog friendly one too. Can’t imagine a more beautiful dog park than Prouts Neck Beach. We loved watching dogs swimming in the sea. The Merrill house is a keeper!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Excellent in all respects: perfect location, steps from the beach. Cottage is charming and comfortable, and well stocked with everything one would need.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Perfect location a short walk away from Scarborough beach. Ferry beach as well as the cliff walk around Prouts Neck are also within a 15 min walk. The house is very comfortable with lots of games and puzzles for rainy days. One bedroom with its own bathroom is on the ground floor which was great for my mom (85). At one point we had 9 people and it didn’t feel crowded. Plenty of beach towels and linens. The outdoor shower was also great to get the younger kids showered as soon as we came back from the beach. Highly recommend especially for extended families. The AC was a bonus for our one hot night.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Well equipped, plenty of room. We loved it. Great location! Owner was great in communicating.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

We completely enjoyed our stay on Prouts Neck. This house is old fashioned in all the best ways. Perfectly sleeping quarters for our crew, wonderful, simple kitchen, bright, airy living room, and just the right outdoor space. The walk to the beach is short, and the beach itself is perfect. It was a perfect home away from home for the week.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

We enjoyed our stay, the house and the neighborhood. Thanks

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

This beautiful home was even bigger than in the photos. It was an easy walk to the gorgeous beach. The waves were perfect for boogie boarding. The house fit the 8 of us very comfortably. We were able to enjoy meals together at the large dining table and the living room fit all of us with room to spare. We enjoyed the shops in Freeport as well as mini golf and SplashTown FunTown. Our only complaint is that we had to leave to come home. Thanks for a wonderful week!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

We loved our time in Prouts on Garrison Lane. The house has lots of rooms and great beach charm. We were traveling with two children under 2.5 and the location of the stairs made it easy to contain them downstairs, which is always a plus. The house is just a quick walk to a beautiful beach and a short drive to a lot of great restaurants in the area. We hope to return soon!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Our home away from home was charming, cozy, supplied with all that we needed, and wonderfully close to the beach! The best ice cream ever was a short distance away, and the beach was almost our very own! Each one of us wished we could have stayed longer, but have definite plans of returning!! Thank you so much for helping to make our vacation so special!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Property was exactly as advertised. Couldn't beat the location. Had a great vacation. Would definitely do it again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Perfect for our week at the beach.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

We had a wonderful time and the location is beating with a very short walk to the beach.

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

A 2 minute walk to the nice, quiet beach.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Green Haven is a classic Maine summer place. Very comfortable for a family of all ages and wonderfully relaxing location. Cliff Walk for sunrise is amazing! The house is well equipped for both fun at the beach and great family meals.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

Perfect location, perfect home full of interesting books, comfortable beds, and good showers! Couldn’t have asked for a better place! Lovely time with 3 generations of family. Prouts is special.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

Charming and comfortable property with a great location. A short walk to the beach and a short ride to great restaurants.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2013

We had a wonderful stay at this charming home in Prouts Neck. It is super close to the beach so we could walk down day and evening. Evenings were beautiful there as the tide goes way out and we could walk the beach and search for Sea glass. The cottage itself is so charming and had everything we needed. The bathrooms are newly updated and the washer and dryer in the house is so helpful! The house is much larger than it appears by photos which was a nice surprise. There is plenty of room for family members to visit. My children loved the room with the pool table, and were able to learn to play for the first time. The neighbors were lovely, and so helpful with advice for getting around town. I was so thankful to get back to this area where I had vacationed as a child. Thank you again for sharing your home with us. We truly appreciated it!!

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2013

Thanks so much, my family and I had a great time in your beautiful home. Everyone loved being so close to the beach, the rooms were perfect, loved the pebble shower :) Can't wait till next summer!

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2012

Our stay at prouts neck was great, every detail for a wonderful time was thought out. Mike and Chou Chou have a fantastic beach house. There was enough room for everyone, including the dog. The area is so quiet at night and the days are just what you need for a relaxing vacation. The residents of garrison lane were very friendly and helpful with any questions we had about the area. Just a great place to have a family vacation.

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2011

My husband, myself, our two grown sons and a girlfriend spent a week here in June 2011. Despite several rainy and cold days (thankful for the great propane heater in the living room!), we had a wonderful time in this clean, well-equipped, and comfortable cottage. There is no need to bring anything with you to stay here. It's all been thought out for you, right down to multiple beach towels and a washer and dryer to stay on top of the laundry that being at the beach brings with it. This is a safe and quiet neighborhood and the beach is literally just a walk down the dead-end lane. The beach itself is adjacent to Scarborough Beach, which has a lifeguard. The owner was helpful and friendly, and checked in with us during our stay. No complaints, only thanks!

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2010

Our family of eight with a baby and dogs had a wonderful week in this charming summer home. Everything we needed was provided as listed, it was clean & welcoming, and there was even a beach rose in a vase left for us on the dining room table. The ownwers answered all our questions before we came, they were great to do business with. We enjoyed nice big bedrooms with comfy beds, all made up for us to crawl into, plenty of room in the kitchen for all of us to cook, and a big table to gather around for dinner and games. Gorgeous Scarborough Beach is a short walk down the lane, and my beloved Portland is minutes away. We did take trips to some of our favorite haunts, but we had our our best times in this wonderful cottage. Sitting in the sun on the front porch or enjoying the privacy of the back patio brought us relaxation and peace and always a smile. I was born in Portland, we have stayed in many cottages in this area in the past 35 + years, and this Prout's Neck home is the best yet. We will be back again and again, I recommend this this rental to everyone.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2010

I spent the week of July 10-17, 2010 here with my family and I was very pleased with the rental. There was plenty of room in the house and everything you could possibly need-loads of towels, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, 3 TV's, internet, and two beaches within walking distance! The closer beach is quite rocky, but after the first day we learned to go at low tide when the rocks are not a problem and you can walk quite a long distance on the sand or in the water. No fee to visit this beach. The more sheltered beach on the other side of the road was wonderful for my 8 month old grandchild who loved sitting in the shallow water. There is a $10 per car charge for this beach, but the fee is reduced to $5 after 3PM and free after 5PM. The place was very clean and well-kept with a fan in each bedroom. I did a little research online and found that the actor Gary Merrill lived in this house for a while when he was married to Bette Davis! The only "minus" we encountered was a dismaying telephone call from a neighbor asking that I "tell my musician to stop playing his saxophone" because "if everyone in the neighborhood practiced their instrument we would have cacophony." My son is a successful professional trumpet player, not a high school amateur, and it was 5:00 in the afternoon when he was practicing. He used a silent brass mute or went out to the sheltered beach to practice after that and there were no more complaints. This minor incident did not spoil our good time, but renters should be aware that "noise" is frowned upon in the neighborhood. All in all, I would definitely recommend this home as a wonderful place for a family vacation-but don't go taking MY week!!!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Scarborough?

The average price for a rental in Scarborough is R 5,430 per night. This rental is R 4,787 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Prouts Neck, Steps to the Beach. 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 Prouts Neck, Steps to the Beach. Enjoy the water!

Is Prouts Neck, Steps to the Beach 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 Prouts Neck, Steps to the Beach?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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Prouts Neck, Steps to the Beach

House in Scarborough, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Scarborough, ME

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Scarborough?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Prouts Neck, Steps to the Beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Prouts Neck, Steps to the Beach?

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