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Comfortable cottage style home. Family friendly. Sleeps six.

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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patio back yard
Willard beach!
Scratch bakery just down the street. Locals and visitors love to gather here.
kitchen entrance
Dining area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Portland, ME
  • Place, Southern Maine Community College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Willard Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Preble
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfortable cottage style home. Family friendly. Sleeps six.

Comfortable family friendly home that will sleep 6 with Infant pak and play & crib. All three bedrooms with baths, a quarter common bath on the first floor. Two comfortable living areas. Flat screen TV's with Roku in both sitting areas and bedrooms. Full kitchen with up to date appliances. Family board games, children's books, doll house for the little ones to enjoy! Lovely, partially shared back yard with large private patio & canopied area, lots of seating, firepit and gas grill. This is a very family friendly neighborhood with lots of local perks. Local ice cream and bakery. We are walking distance to the beach. We are minutes away from nightlife, family friendly attractions, shopping, restaurants, local breweries and beautiful beaches and state parks. Pets considered. Come explore our beautiful piece of the earth! Owner has access to in-law attached to right rear of home.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pak and play - full size crib - highchair
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved house trained
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please review house manual for a complete list of checkout instructions.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Portland

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Willard Beach, a neighbourhood in South Portland. Fort Preble and Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maine Sports Hall of Fame and Bayside Bowl. Travelling with kids? Consider Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum and Portland Observatory. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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South Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Southern Maine Community College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Willard Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Preble - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Portland Harbor Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bug Light - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 14 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luke’s Lobster - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Second Rodeo Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A&C Soda Shop - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable cottage style home. Family friendly. Sleeps six. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Comfortable cottage style home. Family friendly. Sleeps six. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable cottage style home. Family friendly. Sleeps six. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable cottage style home. Family friendly. Sleeps six. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable cottage style home. Family friendly. Sleeps six. located?

Located in Willard Beach, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay, Willard Beach and Southern Maine Community College. Fort Preble and Portland Harbor Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very well stocked with everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. Living areas spacious to relax. The location was very easy access downtown, airport and interstate.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this spacious house with plenty of rooms/bathrooms. Plus it was walking distance to the beach. Very convenient check in as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt very comfortable. The home had everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

katey d.

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

Comfortable & Roomy

Just what we were looking for as a place to stay so we could enjoy Portland and meet some new family members. Good space for gathering and chatting. Multiple bathrooms for privacy. Nice large appliances in good working order. Definitely kid friendly. THANK YOU
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Great vacation home base

Amazing location with so much to do in the area. We explored so many different sights all of which were less than 45 minutes in any direction. The beach is a 10 minute walk and the views were amazing.The home was roomy, clean, and had plenty of extra towels and essentials. Each bedroom had its own bathroom and air conditioner to cool the room. The living room and kitchen areas were on the warm side during the day but would cool in the evening with windows open with the ocean breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Great location and accommodations.

Easy and quick to get into Portland and nice rental property, all as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Wonderful vacation

This was a really great house and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Angela T.

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

Elizabeth’s high school graduation

My daughter graduated high school and wanted to see Maine as a way to celebrate. We spent some time here in Portland and also at another VRBO at Acadia National Park. My husband is 6 foot 7 inches tall, which I forgot as I signed up, so he felt the bathrooms were small. He needs a king size bed, which I also forgot. Everything was clean, decent, as promised. This is a nice, great place to stay, but keep space in mind if you are a bigger, taller person.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at Diana's home. We have been coming to Southern Maine since we were young kids and my husband is from Northern Maine so very familiar with area. This was the perfect location for Beach-2-Beacon and comfortably fit a family of 4 upstairs - kids had their own bedroom and my parents downstairs. The kitchen was fully stocked and perfect for cooking full meals. The back patio was a wonderful addition and we spent most of our time here. The only thing to note was the backyard was a shared space with neighbors next door but we rarely saw them and felt like we had privacy on the patio/table area. The in-law-suite was used by owner's husband during our stay that has a door that was locked from our side of the house and you could faintly hear a tv through it when in the back downstairs bedroom at times but the owner did make us aware and was quick to respond with any questions about space and area. Neither caused us any issues and we would love to come back and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

July in Maine

Fantastic location, lovely outdoor space. House is functional.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Very comfortable and inviting home!

The 3 bedroom and 3.5 bathroom was perfect for our group! Will definitely stay here again when we come back to the South Portland area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Glen P. P.

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

Great house and location

Very nice Clean Well supplied
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Great place to stay

There was nothing we needed in the house that wasn't provided and there was plenty of room for me and 2 friends. Good location to access downtown Portland, and Willard Beach was an easy walk a couple of blocks away.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Seadogs

Everything about the house was perfect! Very very clean and plenty of room - Beautiful yard as well. The location was close to everything- I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

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

Cute house close to Willard Beach

We came to Portland to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family. The home is nicely decorated and comfortable. There is an adorable doll house upstairs which our youngest spent hours playing with. The beach is a short five minute walk away. We really enjoyed our time and were quite comfortable during our stay. We appreciate Diana hosting us and all the special touches to enhance our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forrest K., LaCrosse, WI

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

Maine stay

The house was incredibly clean. The check in was very easy and the host was very responsive. We heartily recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Would Definitely Stay Here Again

Diana was a great host and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage has all the amenities of home and is well cared for. The close proximity to the beach was awesome as was breakfast at the local bakery. We would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bill E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, exceptionally clean, and well equipped.

The overall backyard was beautiful and mostly fenced. We might suggest that a smaller portion of the backyard behind the house might be fenced just to keep our dogs from getting out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna B.

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

Nice Little Getaway

We loved our stay in South Portland! We wanted to get away for a few days and the house was perfect for just that! It was so cozy and had everything we could need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reda N.

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

Family Vacation/Reunion

Comfortable house with 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reginald L.

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

Relaxing Family Vacation

Diana was friendly and responsive to all inquiries. Her home is cozy and a very short walk to Willard Beach. A daily visit to Willard Scoops was a family favorite!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Had a great time!!

Fabulous! Great location, close to everything we needed. House had everything we needed and was just adorable. Loved walking down the street to the creperie and ice cream shop! We would love to stay again and would definitely recommend it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Kim G.

Very accommodating and great location! Bakery was awesome!

Ceiling fans would have been helpful as it was a bit warm during our stay. They did have two floor which helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

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

Great stay

It was a wonderful home, has everything you need. Quality towels, sheets, and furnishings. Diana was very responsive and accommodating. Do need to inform her if you are bringing a pet. My dog loved the beach during dog hours. A very short walk to the beach. A trip to Scratch Baking is a must, preordered 2 cakes which were delicious. Thanks for a fantastic stay Diana!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyne H.

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

Fantastic home

Everything you need and could want. The home was welcoming and warm with so many special touches. Our stay was extra special since there wasn’t a thing we lacked. Plenty of space - indoors and out, great location (1/2 mile walk to the beach and a lighthouse!), so close to Portland proper, as well as close to the Portland headlight. It was a perfect getaway. Looking forward to another stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Diana Anderson

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Our home has belonged to my husbands family for over 100 years. We take pride in the longevity of his families history here. We offer a very comfortable home to relax and explore this beautiful piece of our earth with you. Come explore!

Why they chose this property

Quiet family friendly neighborhood that encourages walks at night to the local ice cream shop or early morning walks to the local bakery. Or a beautiful stroll on the beach enjoying a gorgeous sunset or sunrise. Truly a wonderful place to recharge and renew.

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