Smith Cottage Higgins Beach in Scarborough

The Smith Cottage Higgins Beach is a small house located in Higgins
Beach, Scarborough, Maine. The house is a short walk to the beach.
There are two bedrooms (one with double bed; second with 2 twins); 1
bath (shower); kitchen/living room has sunny open floor plan -
Kitchen stove, microwave, refrigerator, all dishes, cookware, etc.
supplied. Living room w/ cable TV, internet acces and phone. No
housekeeping.

Higgins Beach just happens to be one of the best beaches in Maine.
It is a 3/4 mile white sand beach (the kind of fine sand
that "squeaks" when you walk on it) located bewteen rockbound cliffs
to the south and the Spurwink River to the north. A gentle beach
slope makes it safe for the kids while the offshore surf break makes
it a favorite of surfers. Offshore is Richmand Island, a great
destination for kayakers. A real "beach community" the Higgins
Beach
neighborhood is walkable - you don't have to get in your car to buy
local seafood at the fishmarket, fresh fruit, vegetables, meat at
the
fruit stand, or pick up your sundries at the corner store.
Although,
you may opt to dine at one of the award winning restaurants at the
two local hotels. The Higgins Beach Clubhouse offers Wednesday
morning breakfasts, scheduled musical entertainment, festive Fourth
of July activities, etc.

Local attractions include the historic home of Winslow Homer in
Prouts Neck, Portland Headlight, Two Lights State Park, Rachel
Carson
National Wildlife Sanctuary.
Activities include but are not limited to surfing, boating, birding,
tide pooling, surf casting, fly fishing, kayaking, swimming,
sunbathing, walking, biking, beachcombing/shell collecting, fine
dining.
A 15 minute drive will bring you to the Old Port shops and
restaurants and the Museum of Art in the City of Portland, the Maine
Mall in South Portland.

Cottage for rent by the week May 13 - June 27 @ $850; - June 28 -
September 2 @ $1050/wk.; September 3 - September 30 @ 850; after
September 30 please inquire for short and long term winter rates.

Please note that the above rates DO NOT include the State of Maine
7% Use Tax due with your payment.