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Classic Family Cottage, Ocean View from Porch, Peaceful Rural Location

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A covered outdoor area with wicker furniture and a view of trees and a body of water.
A cozy, well-lit room with wicker furniture, a bookshelf, and large windows.
A cozy room with a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, wicker furniture, and a dining area.
A room with two wooden chairs, a wicker basket, and a window with patterned curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Casco Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Place, Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Battery Steele
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Battery Steele
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Shower only

outdoor shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Peaks Island

Located in Peaks Island, this cottage is by the sea. State Theatre and Thompson's Point are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Maine Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Maine Sports Hall of Fame and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Centennial Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Battery Steele - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Battery Steele - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • State Theatre - 32 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 50 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Twelve - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Second Rodeo Coffee - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Saltwater Grille - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Family Cottage, Ocean View from Porch, Peaceful Rural Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Classic Family Cottage, Ocean View from Porch, Peaceful Rural Location ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic Family Cottage, Ocean View from Porch, Peaceful Rural Location ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Family Cottage, Ocean View from Porch, Peaceful Rural Location ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic Family Cottage, Ocean View from Porch, Peaceful Rural Location located?

This family-friendly Peaks Island cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Casco Bay, Umbrella Cover Museum and Fifth Maine Museum. Battery Steele and Battery Steele are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, spacious island house. We loved the unrushed feeling of the house and the island. Beautiful view of the ocean, charming decor, and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented 2 cottages from Woody for a family reunion in October. (7 adults). We enjoyed stunning views from the front porches. The kitchen and dining room worked well for family meals. The space heaters and extra blankets were appreciated for the chilly October nights. We brought one car over on the ferry (for our luggage and groceries) and rented a golf cart. I would definitely return! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Woody was great and the house is truly wonderful. It’s a great place to have some quiet time with family. Beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, and can hear the waves crashing. Nice quiet location. The entire cottage is very cute and a little rustic which is just as expected based on pictures. We had a GREAT stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Getaway

We had the most wonderful time here, and really hope to be back soon! It's a magical home and the location is perfect. Can't recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We're so glad you enjoed your stay. Hope to welcome you back next summer! Woody and Comfort
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer vacation

We enjoyed our stay at this Peaks Island rental. The cottage was charming and the view from the front porch was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at the cottage. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend stay

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property!!

Celebrating our "70" birthday with 7 young ladies! It was a perfect spot for us!! The view is spectacular Very clean, comfy, and a family feeling!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Slice of Heaven on Earth

This generational family owned home on Peaks Island was every bit as wonderful as we were hoping it would be. Spacious, enough bedrooms, clean, in a beautiful quiet location - there wasn't anything we lacked! Owner Woody was responsive and helpful throughout the entire process & during our stay. Our hands down favorite place was the wonderful front porch with a stunning view of the ocean - sunrises are magnificent! If you are looking for a quiet family vacation, we highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, remote stay!

We had a lovely stay at the property. The home is very spacious and we enjoyed many meals on the wraparound porch. The views are wonderful. We do recommend bringing bikes or renting a golf cart for getting around the island (i.e. to the beach and to the store). Peaks Island is such a gem, we loved getting cinnamon buns from Peaks Cafe, ice cream from Down Front, and lobster rolls from Island Lobster Company (with great views!). We also really enjoyed taking the ferry over and having some meals in Portland, or taking a day trip up/down the coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed our beloved family cottage and all the charm of Peaks Island. We hope you can return next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

So glad to be be able to return for our second visit & counting the days to our return next year!

We love tradition and we love that we can celebrate our Peaks tradition in such a welcoming environment. It was so nice to be able to come "home!" Our first day found us relaxing around the fire, napping on the day bed, and baking in the kitchen. It was a day of rejuvenation. Saturday we enjoyed a schooner ride in the bay that was amazing with strong winds and bright sun. Sunday we took out the bikes and once again enjoyed the island roads and majestic ocean vistas. Our son, who recently had surgery, joined us on a rented golf cart and we were so glad we were all able to enjoy this special time together!!! We all agreed that our favorite activity was enjoying the sunrise from the amazing porch as we sipped coffee and enjoyed the peace and solitude of the quiet side of the island. We look forward to many many years maintaining this special tradition! Thanks for sharing your slice of heaven. I cannot think of a better home from which to enjoy this special island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Many thanks for those kind words. We love it when our guests appreciate the magic of Peaks Island as much as we do. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect home for a family getaway. Secluded on the island and with a great view of the ocean from the front porch, but still close enough to stores and restaurants by bike
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property worked great for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The view is stunning!

Woody's cottage was great, the views are beautiful and was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Cozy

My family stayed here for a week and had a wonderful time. The location is away from the higher-trafficked areas of the island which made for an extra peaceful stay. Our favorite place to hang out was on the huge wrap-around porch, just watching and listening to the ocean. Plenty of space for numerous guests without feeling too cramped, and the place was equipped with everything we needed during our stay. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaks Island Cottage with Character and a Lovely View

This cottage has a nice elevation with a view of the ocean and woods. We enjoyed reading, drinking coffee, and generally relaxing on the front porch. The place has a lot of character and is obviously loved by the Halsey family. Woody was a thoughtful host who communicated with me and answered my questions prior to our arrival. Everything about the cottage was as-described. We hope to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family cottage in the trees!

This is a big old, comfortable family cottage, up above the ocean, facing east for the sunrise. There is plenty of room for eight adults, with many bedrooms upstairs and a lovely modern master suite on the bottom floor. We ate on the large porch facing the ocean many times, especially breakfast and lunch, and enjoyed the cosy dining room at dinner. I can honestly say we never went out to eat. Great family time for a week in this quiet location, highly recommend this side of the island. Biking is wonderful for exploring all over. Hope to return again, many thanks for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Peak's Island Home!

Beautiful place with a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home above the sea

Wonderful home - it was well appointed with any cooking utensil you could need, a spacious refrigerator and lots of warm, cozy blankets! While it is a true "camp" house (no insulation or heat) there were many space heaters that we used to warm up, as well as blankets to keep us toasty at night. Quiet, restful place! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a fantastic weekend and enjoyed this property!

We rented thus house for our wedding weekend and loved the house and spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views!

We were a group of 8 adults on the island for a wedding. Plenty of room for conversation and cards, views off the front porch are amazing. Owner answered all our questions on info for the area!! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked the house and the location.

Liked the house and the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Could't have asked for a better stay!

We spent a week on Peak's Island with our group of 4 adults and 1.5 year old twins in June. If anything, the house is even more charming in person and the surrounding property was full of gorgeous plants and flowers and backs up to the forest. The house is at the end of a quiet, dead-end road with incredibly kind neighbors across the drive. You can hear the ocean waves from inside the house when the windows are open and you have an amazing view of the water from the wrap around, covered front porch! Every corner of the house felt lovingly cared for and thoughtfully arranged. There was a pack n play and a high chair provided at the house (though we brought our own since we have twins!) and we found great spots to take a picnic and splash around in the shallow tide pools with our toddlers a ways down on the rocky beach. There are some steep staircases in the house, however, so if you have little crawlers / new walkers, you'll just need to keep an eye on them. We had no problems with that. One of our other favorite things about the house was the outdoor shower! We all preferred it to the indoor shower option. We drove and had our car with us, but it costs $70 round trip to ferry the car to and from the island so we left the car on the island all week and only drove it to get to the ferry if we wanted to go into Portland, which we did several times and explored on foot. There were plenty of walkable shops, restaurants, coffee shops, etc from the Casco Bay ferry dock in Portland so not having our car on those days wasn't much of an issue. We loved our entire stay and found the island to be full of charm, gorgeous houses and beaches, and friendly people. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. By all means, try to schedule a return visit in 2022! Woody and Comfort
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet, rustic and quaint beach house.

Was the perfect getaway for our group of 7 mature ladies celebrating the bride to be. The house was a bit more rustic than expected and lacked any sound proof but was charming and comfortable. Our group really enjoyed exploring the island and would visit again. Was fun to take the ferry from Portland to the island and back. Just plan to arrive an hour early if taking a car on the ferry. Great trip, thanks to our hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaks Island Heaven

My partner and I would definitely name this home, “Heaven”. Despite the spotty, rainy, cold, typical Memorial Day Weekend Weather we were beyond grateful to be here. Absolutely stunning property just a short walk from the main Route around the Stunning views off Peaks Island. This home was a diamond you’d want to mine for. We will definitely be back ! -The Rosenfield’s
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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