Adorable Peaks Island Cottage

1 bedroomSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Check out the area

Portland, ME

Sand Beach5 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal30 min drive
Cross Insurance Arena31 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Queen Bed

1st Floor Bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

**Please note, we never advertise on Craigslist** Originally built in the 1890s, this cozy island cottage was recently renovated with an open floor plan, and has stunning views of Casco Bay. Enjoy fresh lobster, fun in the sun, or just relaxing on the beach. Take the ferry into Portland for a night out and great food, or cook on the grill and dine in the back courtyard. Once night falls, light a campfire, have a glass of wine in the Adirondack chairs, and bask in the island life. A large master bedroom on the second floor and a murphy bed on the first floor make this home ideal for up to 4 people. A fully stocked kitchen with a gas stove will keep the chefs on vacation happy. There is wireless internet, washer and dryer, split air conditioning, and hardwood floors throughout providing all the comforts of home away from home. Peaks island is the perfect Maine getaway. Explore the island by walking, beachcombing, biking, or golf cart.

Property manager

Lorna Gagnon

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Murphy bed in living room area

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number STHR-002662-2020

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Peaks Island

This holiday home is located in Peaks Island. Thompson's Point and Umbrella Cover Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum and Portland Observatory. Bayside Bowl and Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Portland, ME

What's nearby

Sand Beach - 5 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive
Cross Insurance Arena - 31 min drive
State Theatre - 31 min drive
Thompson's Point - 35 min drive

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 47 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

Lolita-Munjoy Hill - 31 min drive
Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - 30 min drive
Twelve - 31 min drive
Evelyn's Tavern - 36 min drive
Saltwater Grille - 37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Peaks Island Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Peaks Island Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Peaks Island Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Peaks Island Cottage located?

Situated in Peaks Island, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Casco Bay, Umbrella Cover Museum and Fifth Maine Museum. House Island is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay

Very nice , clean and comfortable !!

Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah C., New York

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect House

What an adorable house. We booked this house for our wedding week and used it for my girls and I to get ready the morning of our wedding. My parents own a house down the road and it was really nice staying in a new house on the island. We were very happy and comfortable there. The house is full of windows so there's a ton of natural light coming in. The couch isn't the comfiest but you shouldn't be spending much time on it if you're here for vacation! Check in was easy. There are two bikes outside and a fire pit. It was a perfect week. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

4 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little escape!

We had a wonderful 2 wk stay at Our Happy Place! This cozy home had everything we needed. We Uber'd from airport to ferry and used the 2 bikes as our main transportation for our stay (kids brought bikes) and we never rented a car. This area is relatively active in the summer with cyclists, walkers, and golf carts and the neighbors enjoy keeping up their landscaping in the am, so we were thankful to be able to shut the windows and use AC in the mornings to sleep in! We really enjoyed the Adirondack chairs out front and beautiful water views! No problems with water pressure or hot water. Super thankful for the washer/dryer and dishwasher that were all working well and in pristine condition (there is no longer a laundromat on Peaks). We thoroughly enjoyed Centennial Beach (nearby property owners have a "private beach" sign posted in an attempts to keep tourists away, but it is NOT private, so don't let that scare you. Everybody has a right to enjoy the ocean and the City has a ROW from Island Ave straight down to the water :) ) We had a few minor questions and the owners were super fast to respond! We've been coming to Peaks since the early 2000's and this might've been our favorite home that we've stayed at! Would 100% book again!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return visit

My wife and our now 1 1/2 year old returned for another vacation at this property. We loved the property so much last year that we decided to return. It’s the perfect size and location for my family. Would happily return a 3rd time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dorothy K.

20 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cons of staying at Happy Cottage.

We enjoyed the Cottage, it was very pleasant. But, we had an issue with the cameras being on in the front yard and back yard during our stay. We felt like this was very intrusive. We were asked to wash and dry the towels we used and to take our trash to the transfer station before we left. We thought with the price we were paying for cleaning that this should not have been our responsibility. Also the charcoal grill out back was a filthy mess and we did not even want to use it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lorna Gagnon

Why they chose this property

Once you get on the ferry from Portland, all stress dissolves and the sea air invigorates the soul. We love Peaks. Our afternoons are filled with time sitting out front and watching the boats pass by, then off for a quick ride around the island to explore. Every time we go around discovering more and more. We are foodies so, into Portland for a great evening of drinks and amazing meals then back to our happy place for an awesome nights sleep. If you want to unwind and relax this is the place.

What makes this property unique

One of our favorite things to do with friends is go explore the tunnels at Battery Steele which was built to protect Portland harbor back in WWII. Due to its location as an outer island in the bay with a clear view across the North Atlantic, Peaks Island was chosen as the principal site for Casco Bay’s defensive system. The battery was armed with two 16” guns capable of firing a 2000 pound shot 26 miles to sea!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_Steele

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