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5 Star Back Cove Hide-Away 1 bedroom Back Cove apartment with water views!

Holiday home in Portland with kitchen and patio

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Great Room with full Kitchen, Dining Table and Living Area with fireplace.
Water view from main room. Just steps from Back Cove-3-1/2 mile walking trail.
Full Kitchen
Washer/Dryer and Dishwasher
Living and Dining Areas-lots of natural light

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Maine Medical Center
  • Place, State Theatre
  • Place, Thompson's Point
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 Star Back Cove Hide-Away 1 bedroom Back Cove apartment with water views!

Spacious, elegant new construction, 1 BR apartment, includes full kitchen with washer/dryer, spa like bathroom with plush towels, king bed, private terrace with grill, off street parking, separate entrance, A/C and cable/internet. Only steps from Back Cove Trail. Includes Full kitchen, terrace with grill, parking, Separate entrance, king bed, washer/dryer, in unit, A/C, cable, internet, and wheelchair accessible bathroom. 1.5 miles to Old Port. Ideal locations for walking or biking, 1/2 mile to supermarket, 1/4 Mile drug stores and more.

Come stay in our luxuriously appointed apartment and enjoy all the opportunities that Portland has to offer.


STHR-004131-2022

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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-006794-2025

About the area

Portland

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Back Cove, a neighbourhood in Portland. Shoppers can check out Maine Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach. Southworth Planetarium and Bayside Bowl are also worth visiting.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • University of Southern Maine - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • State Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Thompson's Point - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 3 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Lost Bear - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Continental - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mcgoldrick Center For Career & Student Success - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Big Sky Bread Company - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Star Back Cove Hide-Away 1 bedroom Back Cove apartment with water views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 Star Back Cove Hide-Away 1 bedroom Back Cove apartment with water views! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Star Back Cove Hide-Away 1 bedroom Back Cove apartment with water views! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Star Back Cove Hide-Away 1 bedroom Back Cove apartment with water views! located?

Located in Back Cove, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Casco Bay and University of Southern Maine. Southworth Planetarium and Fitzpatrick Stadium are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a great place to spend time and very convenient for all the sites of Portland
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and experience. Beth is a wonderful host and a delight to talk with. We will definitely stay here again when in Portland!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this cozy apt! The seating area was comfortable and nice to have the washer/dryer handy. Our host was attentive, friendly and helpful while respecting our privacy. It was a perfect location, lovely bayview & close to everything. I would stay there again iin a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Beth has a beautiful place, she was so warm and welcoming, amazing host and so hospitable. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Bayview visit

Wonderful host, beautiful apartment, and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great Host Great Location

Very close location to the Old Port, super easy to grab an uber and get into town hassle free. Host's are very nice and keep this space very clean and well setup for guests. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gloria R.

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

Comfortable Home Base

This was a perfect location for exploring the Portland area. Very clean and private. Very enjoyable, thank you for the hospitality, Beth!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owners provided plenty of small touches that made this vrbo special. Location was also perfect for start of Maine Marathon
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Beautiful Place with perfect location

We had a great day stay at Back Cove Hideaway! It is as described with nice extra touches! The outdoor view is beautiful. Location is great to Old Town and close to many restaurants. Beth was great with communication and recommendations. I highly recommend staying here. We will definitely be back if we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Very comfortable. Handsomely designed, furnished, well-equipped and stocked including milk and OJ and decaf Earl Grey tea that hit the spot when we arrived on a rainy evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Fabulous!

Beth’s apartment is amazing, and the location is absolutely perfect. You have complete privacy, even though the apartment is attached to her house. We will definitely be returning. Thank you, Beth!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean S., Virginia

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

Wonderful!

We loved the apartment! Everything we needed and more, and the thoughtful extras from the Beth and Obie were much appreciated! Great location, comfy king bed. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy F.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

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

Our Outstanding Experience in Portland

This Back Cove property is truly outstanding. The apartment is beautifully designed, furnished and equipped. It is in a wonderful location. And the host is most responsive and informative. We had a wonderful time, and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

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

Lovely

Clean, convenient location. Lovely home and owners. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emilie W.

All the Comforts of Home

We couldn't have asked for a better rental! The location is perfect, the accommodations are first rate (not one detail has been overlooked), and Beth and Obie are the consummate hosts! Don't hesitate booking this one!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

bryan w.

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

Amazing property

We loved our time in Portland, Maine. This property was perfect for us. We rented a car for the week and this location and the parking spot was perfect. Beth really cares about her guests and made everything easy with all of her little notes and the check in and check out was a breeze. I chose this property based on the reviews and they were all correct. We loved it...
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcie C.

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

Amazing hidden gem

This is our second time visiting. The place is wonderful. It is walkable to the water, which is relaxing. And Portland is the best. What a lovely gem of a place. We will be back again! Love the personal touches- chocolates, hand written notes... so thoughtful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh B.

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

Perfection!

We loved our brief stay in Portland. Beth answered all our questions, gave us recommendations for restaurants, walks, transportation, and so much more. She truly exemplifies a great VRBO host. The apartment is cozy, yet spacious. Beth and Obie provided, milk, oj, coffee, bedtime chocolates. Wonderfully equipped kitchen, comfy bed, plenty of towels. In other words, perfect in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorie S.

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

Excellent apartment near Back Cove

We had a delightful stay in Beth’s super clean and well setup apartment. It was located just a block from Back Cove providing good walking opportunities. It is about 2 miles from downtown Portland, but we didn’t have any problems driving in and parking for everything we wanted to do. Kitchen is well equipped. Comfortable living room seating. King bed was great. If I had to search for a negative, did not love the washer dryer combo. Everything else was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt k.

A perfect weekend in Portland

Beth and Obie are amazing host’s. Every item in their downstairs quarters is thoughtful, top quality, and perfect. From the pitcher of tea in the fridge to the blackout blinds in the bedroom. I highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Portland. Thanks for taking the time to go above and beyond Beth and Obie. Matt & Kristin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily E., Charlottesville, VA

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

Back Cove Comfort

This was our first visit to Portland and we couldn't have chosen a more comfortable place to stay. Beth and Obie were the quintessential hosts: kind, welcoming, professional, and communicative. They love Portland and went above and beyond to ensure that our vacation was enjoyable, even leaving us a gift card for two Morning Buns at the Standard Baking Company! Their apartment was located just outside the city center in a quiet neighborhood within a 5-10 minute walk of coffee shops and restaurants, and a 5-minute drive to the Hannaford Supermarket. Having safe, off-street parking was a unique perk, as was the ability to relax outside on the patio with a view of Back Bay. The apartment was spacious with lots of attention to essential details, such as a fully-equipped kitchen, well-appointed bathroom, state-of-the-art appliances, and beautiful gas fireplace as a focal point. While the Old Port was only a 10-minute drive away, we were grateful to leave the hectic downtown for a place where we could truly rest after the day's adventures. While this may have been our first trip to Portland, it certainly won't be our last and we look forward to staying with Beth and Obie on a return visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect choice for my husband and me! The location was overlooking the water with a great walking trail along it. The apartment was beautiful and had so many thoughtful touches! Beth was always available to answer any questions. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed with Beth the last three or four times we’ve visited Portland. We’ll keep going back. The apartment is perfect, Beth is the best host, the neighborhood is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the nicest basement apartment that I've ever seen. Comfortable, tons of light, outdoor patio, great location for walking and getting around Portland, plus a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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Hosted by Beth Harrington-Howes, 93 Clifton Street, Portland ME 04103

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