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Private Contemporary Artist's Tree House on two acres with perennial gardens.

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The floating two story private addition extends into the apple trees.
View from landing to 2nd floor bedroom and to 1st floor kitchen, LR and deck.
Hallway from living room to private bathroom suite, and stairway to bedroom.
Stairway from bedroom to ground floor with art from the 18th to 21st centuries.
Bedroom with Grandma apple tree seen through window

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Portland Head Light
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • State Theatre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Thompson's Point
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Contemporary Artist's Tree House on two acres with perennial gardens.

This contemporary two story addition floats like a tree house among apple trees. All the amenities of a hotel, but the feeling of your own home, surrounded by art from the 19th to 21st centuries (we are collectors and artists ourselves), on two acres with perennial gardens filled with foxglove, delphinium, sunflowers, dahlias, tulips and more overlooking a wetland: private entrance and parking, deck, grill, huge hot tub (shared) with expansive backyard and woods, Streaming TV, 500 Mbps Mesh Wifi, access to a canoe and kayak, efficiency kitchen, and all the quiet you can imagine. My husband and I occupy the main house to which this addition is attached, but the split level space is completely your own and not shared. Come enjoy the Foodie haven of Portland, Maine and the quiet elegance of rural living. Come to write your next novel or just get away. We are a 5 minute drive to downtown Portland and all the local beaches; as well as numerous woods walks and beach walks walking distance from our home. Bring your bike and paddle board, or borrow our canoe and kayak.

Book your dinner reservations in Portland, and your sleeping accommodations in the Artist's Tree House. Please note the kitchen is an efficiency kitchen. We have an induction hot plate, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven and outdoor grill, but the kitchen is small. No dishwasher. No clothes washer or dryer. For wonderful, more extensive meals we suggest these great local restaurants: Leeward, Central Provisions, Twelve, Isa, Street and Co, Terlingua, Bao Bao, Davids 388, Fore Street, Regards, Bar Futo, Eventide Oysters, Izakaya Minato, Duckfat and Miyake--to name a few!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Only other sleeping options are on the sofa
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have 3 friendly dogs that roam the yard at times. If you would like to bring your dog, please contact us to discuss as additional fees may apply.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

About the area

Cape Elizabeth

Located in Cape Elizabeth, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Maine Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach. Bayside Bowl and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Portland Head Light - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • State Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Thompson's Point - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A&C Soda Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Contemporary Artist's Tree House on two acres with perennial gardens. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Private Contemporary Artist's Tree House on two acres with perennial gardens. ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Contemporary Artist's Tree House on two acres with perennial gardens. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Private Contemporary Artist's Tree House on two acres with perennial gardens. located?

Located in the city centre, this slopeside Cape Elizabeth cottage offers ski-in/ski-out access within 2 miles (3 km) of Casco Bay, Fort Williams Park and Willard Beach. Goddard Mansion and Southern Maine Community College are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jocelyn Lee and Brian Urquhart

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We are artists and art collectors. We have a beautiful renovated farmhouse on two acres with beautiful perennial gardens and we would love to share the retreat of this place with people looking to enjoy the amenities of Portland, but also the quiet of living among nature. We have 3 well behaved loving dogs and 3 geese who also roam the property.

Why they chose this property

It has the best of both worlds. Quiet, beauty, relaxation but access to all the pleasure of Portland dining and the beaches and coasts of Maine. You can ride a bike to the beach in 5 minutes. Or drive to State Parks in 35 minutes. Portland is a 10 minute bike ride over the bridge. Cape Elizabeth and Portland are a wonderful destination for artists and anyone looking for quiet, peace, a short bike ride to the beach, kayaking or canoeing on local rivers, or just reading in a hammock. Our contemporary "treehouse" is very private and quiet and sits attached to the back of our house, separated from our living space. Portland also has some fantastic award winning restaurants: Leeward, Twelve, Terlingua, Street and Co, Fore Street, Central Provisions, just to name a few!

What makes this property unique

The gardens and ancient apple trees surrounding and literally hugging the rental space. Free use of our Kayak and Canoe with advance notice and liability waiver. Also shared hot tub.

Languages:

English, German

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