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The Birdhouse at Willard Beach in South Portland

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Located 60 steps from Willard Beach in South Portland,Maine, the Birdhouse is the perfect place to kick back and relax. Willard Beach is a little known gem – a 1-mile long, 4-acre beach just minutes from downtown Portland. With a seasonal beach house with restrooms, snack bar, and a playground Willard Beach is the perfect place to spend a summer’s day. From the house as well as the beach you can enjoy a great view of the islands, Casco Bay and the ship channel.

The Birdhouse is a short walk from not only to the beach, but also Willard Square – home of Scratch Bakery and Willard Scoops, a homemade ice cream shop. Also within walking distance are several restaurants, lighthouses, and a live theater. The Birdhouse at Willard Beach is a fun and informal house with two plus bedrooms and one full bath.  

The Birdhouse at Willard Beach is a great spot to be in the summer with its proximity to the beach, but also a wonderful place to spend a weekend or a week in the off-seasons.  The bakery is open year round, and there is something quite magical about the beach in winter!  (And all dogs take note:  Willard Beach is open to dogs all day from October to April!)

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house rental amenities

The Birdhouse at Willard Beach has all the amenities you could wish for: Flat screen TV, DVD, Wireless Internet, W&D, gas grill, books, games, an outside deck and fenced in yard, and access to one of the best beaches (and best kept secrets) in the Portland area!

activities and attractions in South Portland Maine

Looking for something to do while you stay at the Birdhouse at Willard Beach? Go to the Beach, walk or bike the Greenbelt Trail and the Spring Point Shoreway, take a picnic to Fisherman’s Point or the breakwater at Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, explore Fort Preble or Bug Light park and Cushing’s House Museum, bike or walk to Fort Williams Park and the Portland Head Light, buy fresh lobsters and have a feast, read a book, go out to breakfast, lunch and/or dinner at one of the great restaurants in the area, walk to Willard Scoops for an ice cream cone, watch a sunset from the beach, visit artist’s studios, see a play at Portland Players, go into Portland and visit the museum, shop in the Old Port, or take a ride to the islands on the Casco Bay Ferry. Freeport and L.L. Bean are only 20 miles away to the north, and Scarborough Marsh and its world class birding is 11 miles to the south.

vacation rental rates

The Birdhouse at Willard Beach is available by the week during the summer months, and by the week or by the night (with a 3-night minimum) from Sept. 15-Dec. 15. For stays longer than one week, subsequent weeks have a $25/week discount.

Well behaved dogs accepted with a $50 pet fee.

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Top things to do in South Portland
  • Go to the beach
  • Get ice cream at Willard Scoops
  • Get fantastic baked goods at Scratch Bakery
  • Get lobster rolls at Two Lights
  • Go shopping in the Old Port or in Freeport
Top things to do on a budget
  • Go to the beach
  • Walk to Spring Point Light
  • Bike or walk the Greenbelt Trail
  • Visit Portland Head Light
  • Get ice cream at Willard Scoops
Top things to do with a family
  • Go to the beach
  • Build a sand castle
  • bike
  • kayak or sail
  • Visit lighthouses
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Perfect Family Weekend Portland Getaway

Mike (Boston)
Review submitted: April 16, 2013   Date of arrival: April 12, 2013

Two blocks from the beach, the Birdhouse was a terrific location for our family getaway. We went off season, it was cold, but the beach was still perfect. We brought our dog who loved playing with other dogs, and our 2 year old loved the playground located on the beach. We spent one day in Portland, a quick 10 minute drive from the house, and one day in Kennebunkport which was a 30 minute drive. Everying was close. The house had everything we needed: enclosed yard for our dog and toddler to chase her around, lobster pot which we took advantage of, plenty of room for the family to sprawl out. Highly recommend Thai taste of Maine located close by as well as Taco Trio which was amazing (try their goat). Oh, and Scratch Bakery really is amazing.

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A most memorable Thanksgiving

Review submitted: December 10, 2012   Date of arrival: November 18, 2012

We had a most memorable Thanksgiving week at the Birdhouse. It was perfect for us. Empty nester Mom, Dad and a 20 lb. cockapoo needed a place to stay to meet and spend Thanksgiving with our daughter's fiancé’s family. The fenced back yard provided secure outdoor space for the pooch for short trips out to relieve himself. This was especially appreciated for the last trip before bed. (no leash, no walk after dark required). The beach provided all the entertainment and exercise all three of us needed. What a place for dogs and what a dog show! (If you are a dog lover who enjoys watching well behaved dogs play, the show we saw should not be missed) Even for non-dog lovers the beach provides plenty for the eye to feast on. Freighters, tugs, ferries etc. headed into/out of Portland pass right in front of the beach a mile or so out. We were able to watch lobsterman haul pots just off the beach. (take binoculars for that). The seascape panorama is magnificent. The house is all that is represented in the publicity and more. We were charmed and looking forward to our next visit. The Birdhouse provided us with a most memorable week in Maine. Susan and Tony run a classy operation! Sign us up again please!

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Great place for relaxing vacation!

Julie (Boiling Springs, PA USA)
Review submitted: October 30, 2012   Date of arrival: October 20, 2012

Wonderful cottage. It was just as described. Everything was very clean and well maintained and stocked with most everything you would need. The owners were very good at answering any questions you may have had and even called once to make sure everything was as expected. (which it was...actually even better!) Great neighborhood close to the beach, fabulous bakery and ice cream shoppe. Several lighthouses close by. Everyone we met was very friendly and helpful. I would without hesitation recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a relaxing, scenic place to take a vacation. You can't go wrong if you rent this property. I just wished I had a dog to take along since it is a great place for them also!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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