Evergreen cottage 5' from the water

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Portland, ME

Sand Beach7 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal31 min drive
Cross Insurance Arena32 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The cottage is situated on a bluff 5' from the water at high tide. 270 degree ocean views. Listen to the waves and bell buoys as they put you to sleep at night. Simple Maine cottage charm interior on the first floor level includes a large screened in front porch, a good size living room/dining room area with a newer well equipped kitchen and an updated bathroom with shower. The second floor has 5 small bedrooms(watch your head!) and a very small half bath. The property has its own private beach area. Kayaks are available to use, please bring your own safety equipment. 2 car off street parking included. City of Portland License Number STHR-002599-2020.

Property manager

Eric

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No

Please bring your own linens and towels. Renter must bring all trash with them upon checkout. No fires.

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

Note from host: No

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Peaks Island

Located in Peaks Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal and Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum and Portland Observatory. Bayside Bowl and Happy Wheels Skate Center are also worth visiting.

Portland, ME

What's nearby

Sand Beach - 7 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 31 min drive
Cross Insurance Arena - 32 min drive
State Theatre - 32 min drive
Thompson's Point - 36 min drive

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 56 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

Lolita-Munjoy Hill - 32 min drive
Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - 31 min drive
Twelve - 32 min drive
Evelyn's Tavern - 37 min drive
Saltwater Grille - 37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Evergreen cottage 5' from the water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Evergreen cottage 5' from the water?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Evergreen cottage 5' from the water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Evergreen cottage 5' from the water?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Evergreen cottage 5' from the water located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Peaks Island holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Casco Bay, House Island and Umbrella Cover Museum. Fifth Maine Museum is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

10 Oct 2023

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

Bucket List

Two summers ago my wife was diagnosed with ALS and so we wanted to find a place that could be on her bucket list -- she adored being as close to open water as possible. I found Evergreen Cottage online and we crossed our fingers hoping it would be anything like the photos on VRBO. It was even better -- the water view from the screened porch is too wide to fit into a camera. 180 degrees of an arm of Casco Bay and the channels between the islands. Lobster boats and ferries pass by all day. The cottage sits on a rock ledge above the water and at high tide the water comes up a few feet from the house. She loved it and my whole family enjoyed the house so much that we came back this week, months after she passed, to experience it again. The hosts did all they could to make our stay terrific. Anyone looking for a serene escape near the water, pines and rocky coast should consider this cottage. Paul O.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

5 Sept 2023

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

Heaven on earth

I’d like to give a terrible review to keep others from discovering this incredible holiday spot. My 2 brothers and three spouses stayed for the weekend and had a great time. The cottage is located on a point overlooking the bay with unbelievable views. Kitchen and house well stocked with needed items. Owner, Eric called and gave us tips about the island and checked in with us after we arrived. There is not enough great things to say about the property or the owner, we truly had one of the best reunion weekends we’ve ever had. And all of us came away completely relaxed trying to figure out when we can get back. Thank you Eric!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

24 Sept 2022

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

Epics views on a beautiful island

The cottage has a Victorian feel to it, charming and surprisingly spacious, comfortably appointed with a minimalist, Shaker-like aesthetic. We spent a lot of time on the wide, screened porch, enjoying what has to be one of the very best views of Maine coast, with lobster boats bobbing in the waves while they pull their traps, ferries passing like clockwork on their way to and from the out-islands of the Casco Bay archipelago, and everything from kayaks to speedboats to old wooden yawls and sloops and ketches plying the waters of Diamond Pass. We enjoyed the sound of the waves at night as the tide rolled over the rocks just below, and ate breakfast on the porch, watching seabirds come and go - - ducks, cormorants, and gulls - - and a migrating warbler alighting on the bushes that fringe the property. Bring your binoculars, and you can also spot harbor seals and an occasional dolphin. Eric, the owner, gave us helpful hints before our arrival, and was responsive to our messages, and his brother Scott, who has a cottage next door, was welcoming and solicitous during our stay, checking in from time to time to make sure we had what we needed, and putting the kayaks out for us. We had a great time exploring the island, too - - crisscrossing the back roads and hiking trails and walking the ~5-mile loop road that mostly hugs the shore. We enjoyed exploring the WWII-era coastal batteries that once protected Casco Bay and Portland harbor, which was strategically important (we were told) as a repair and refueling station for the North Atlantic fleet. There's a trail from the loop road that threads through a salt marsh on a makeshift boardwalk; the rushes tower overhead for a few minutes until you reach the clearing that's visible from the road, where the massive concrete pillboxes rise up from the marshland; they're interconnected with tunnels, covered in vines and splashed with colorful graffiti. It's a weird and wonderful spot, another time warp on an island that's charmingly full of them. All in all, a lovely place with great hosts, and we hope to be back before too long.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022