Hills Beach House - Saco Bay Rentals

Be sure to pack your binoculars along with your swimsuit for a stay at this spacious, comfortable home on an outstandingly beautiful and serene beach just north of  Kennebunkport.

This house, on undiscovered Hills Beach, fronts directly on Saco Bay, and its short catwalk through the sea grasses leads to a private, child-friendly beach. Directly behind the house stretches the Back Bay, which means that every window in the house has a water view.

Spectacular sunrises and sunsets are commonplace but rarely less than stunning. This is a place where the rhythm of the day is determined not by the clock but by the tides. When the tide is in, break out the binoculars to scan the array of picturesque islands, one with a working lighthouse, one a bird sanctuary with a mysterious tower, another with a cluster of rustic cottages.  Lobstermen come and go, and sailboats bob prettily at their moorings at Biddeford Pool. The odd pleasure boat, kayaker, wind surfer or paddleboarder happens by, but there is never noise, never a crowd.

At low tide, the binoculars come in equally handy.  Gone is the seascape of hours before, replaced by lots of extensive stretches of sand, usually a scarce commodity in Maine. The sandbars stretch all the way out to two of the islands, beckoning beachcombers, walkers, bird watchers, fly fisherman, and those who just want to wade or swim in the gentle surf that breaks far out "on the bars."

The house itself offers plenty of space and includes a fully equipped kitchen, four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and off-street parking for up to four vehicles. It has a furnished patio with a gas grill for outdoor entertaining.