I cannot recommend the Red Cottage enough. My husband, mother, and dog had a great week-long stay. The house is adorable and in a great location - Biddeford has more to do and see every year that we visit! We were welcomed upon arrival by Karen, and were touched by the gift basket full of Maine goodies including coffee! The home was cozy and just the right size, and the window AC units and fans kept the place comfortable during a 90+ degree heatwave. The ground floor bathroom was a nice size and well-equipped with towels and toiletries. One note is that the stairs to the upper-floor bedroom were steep - this wasn't a surprise as we've found this common in other area rentals. However, it did mean that my elderly mother needed to take the main bedroom on the ground floor while my husband and I slept upstairs. This arrangement was fine for us, but I wanted to note it for any older travelers or those with mobility concerns.

We decided to stay further south in Maine and chose the Red Cottage for our family vacation. We had passed through the Biddeford/Saco area but never explored the area. From the first inquiry, Karen and Ron were responsive and helpful. We travel with our cat and finding owners to allow here are difficult to find. When we asked about bringing her the response was immediate. The cottage was very clean and cool thanks to Karen and Ron starting up the three air conditioners as we reached 104 degrees on our drive through Massachusetts. Everything you need is provided and the welcome basket was wonderful. From this home base we explored Kennebunk, Portland, Saco, and everywhere in between. If you enjoy long walks, head toward the University of New England and head toward the Marine Center where you can walk the entire length of Hills Beach. We visited Goose Rocks beach after 5 pm with no parking fee and beautiful quiet stretches of beach to enjoy. A trip to Pine Point beach was great and again if you enjoy long walks you can stroll all the way to the Old Orchard Beach Pier. We had several good meals at various local restaurants with none disappointing. A trip to Portland with all it has to offer was a quick drive. Wherever we explored, it was nice to know we had a clean, comfortable rental to return to with assistance right next door if we needed help. (The TV was having difficulty connecting to the WiFi and Ron was over quickly to offer assistance). Overall great rental.

We were welcomed by friendly owner. The house was fresh, clean and welcoming. Little personal touches from owner with products from Maine. A beautiful property on the river. University of NE half a mile down the road. I walked by the campus every morning and there is a public path to Hills Beach 1.5 miles from the house if you enjoy walks. Several beaches in the area to choose from to spend your day. Many places to drive for fun days trips. We visited Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, Kittery. There is so much to do and see in Maine and so beautiful. The house has a lot of charm. We loved the screened in back porch. We brought our dog who loved it as well.

Great property and location. Close to Hills Beach and beautiful view of the river. Host were wonderful.

We had a lovely stay at the Red Cottage. We walked down to the river to be greeted by a Bald Eagle on our first day. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. We had no complaints. I would stay again if the opportunity raises. The hosts were very hospitable.

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. Karen greeted us when we arrived and gave us a tour. She was very friendly and had left us gifts- local cheeses, coffee, mustard, and jam that were all made in Maine. There was even a little treat jar with dog bones for our pups. Such a nice, thoughtful touch. Traveling with dogs can be stressful, but we felt completely welcomed with them. The cottage was extremely clean and well appointed. It was very hot and humid and Karen asked if we needed an additional a/c put in. They installed a new one that day. We would say that is the definition of “above and beyond.” The property is beautiful and we were invited to explore it- even the old cemetery at the back of the property, near the river. It dates back to the early 1800’s and has sea captains and their families in it. I would say our only issue- and it’s minor, is that the mattress in the master bedroom is old and very uncomfortable. Our backs were a bit sore when we woke, but otherwise, we loved our stay!

Clean cottage w everything we needed. Great location to UNE,and the owners were super attentive.

The hosts are thoughtful and welcoming and paid careful attention to every detail. They live next door and are very respectful of boundaries and privacy, but also friendly. Karen kindly printed some forms I needed and brought them over. She left a generous welcome basket and water in the fridge for us. The wifii is strong. The property was clean and well stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay. There is no dishwasher. The house has space for a lot of people even though there are only two bedrooms. Minor drawbacks (because no place is perfect) include the home is situated close to the road and you can hear the traffic and the bedroom has a lot of light early in the morning. My dogs were happy in the house. There is a nice view of the river in the back and a firepit. The location is not walking distance to water, but is driving distance to lots of nice beaches and restaurants. I highly recommend this property.