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The Good Bones Abode

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Living area
A kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a brick wall, and a hanging pot rack.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a rug. There are two windows with curtains, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a brick backsplash, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a wooden countertop.
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Scarborough, ME
  • Place, Nonesuch River Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Beech Ridge Motor Speedway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Good Bones Abode

Close to the Jetport, a number of spectacular local beaches, and downtown Portland, this beautiful home is ideally situated. Our farmhouse, originally built in 1799, has a country feel while being close to the action. There is a separate entrance, free parking, a huge yard, and great views of the Maine sky. There are horses across the street, lots of flowers. Enjoy a real getaway with immediate access to Portland`s nightlife and dining scene.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4691414vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Scarborough

Scarborough is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Orchard Beach and Saco River, while Thompson's Point and State Theatre are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Cross Insurance Arena, and consider making time for Funtown Splashtown USA, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Scarborough, ME

What's nearby

  • Nonesuch River Golf Club - 4 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Maine Mall - 5 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Beech Ridge Motor Speedway - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Len Libby Chocolates - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Big 20 Bowling Center - 5 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewpub - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Good Bones Abode pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Good Bones Abode?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Good Bones Abode?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Good Bones Abode?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Good Bones Abode located?

Situated in Scarborough, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Len Libby Chocolates and Big 20 Bowling Center. Maine Mall and The Cheese Iron are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful older home with lots of character. Comfy beds, updated appliances, well manicured gardens and pretty outdoor sitting area. Close location to the interstate and urban areas, yet in a lovely country setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Thanks so much for this positive response! We're so glad you noticed the little things that make it special. And we home you'll consider coming back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Farmhouse as described for a quick trip

We enjoyed this well kept property with beautiful gardens. It was very pet friendly with a nice back yard area. We cooked steak on the grill one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Thank you for letting us know you had a nice stay! We appreciate it. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lainey T.

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

Short and Sweet

While we were not there very long we did enjoy our stay! The inside was rustic and beautifully decorated and the outside was whimsical with flowers galore! We would definitely love to stay again if ever in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Thanks for sharing this! I think you really captured our space. I'm, so glad you enjoyed your time at our property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My mother and family stayed and had the best time, so much so my mom extended it a night. The hosts were the best, flexible, and responsive. Cannot recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome stay at The Good Bones Abode. It was perfect for our family and 2 furry friends. The farm house is adorable and there was plenty of space, very comfortable beds and a kitchen that met all our needs. Cate and Hutch are wonderful hosts and Cate responded promptly to any questions we had. She also has fantastic ideas of things to see and do in the area. We loved the fact that it was easy to get to the beach or other places relatively quickly but was away from the hustle and bustle of town. The family is already wanting to plan a trip to stay there again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Thanks so much for you wonderful review! It makes our month to know that folks enjoy the speace as much as we do! :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ngan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very cute and homey, and the yard was plenty big for us to enjoy (short walk, fire pit, lawn chairs). I love plants and animals and enjoyed both around the house. We encountered a flock of ducks on their afternoon stroll, and we got to wave at the horses from across the street. The house is an older country house with lots of character. Could get creepy at night with how dark it gets outside but plenty of lights and lamps in the house. We enjoyed the tv for movie nights and large kitchen table for dinner. The beds are a bit soft for us personally but perfectly fine and clean. Loved all the books! If you’re looking for a quiet getaway that’s not too far from modern amenities, stay here! Coffee is not included, but aroma joes is 4 mins away. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Your host

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I'm an English professor and writer who teaches at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York, while residing in Scarborough, Maine, with my husband, Hutch, and our 16 year-old kid.

I love hosting because I am obsessed with creating beautiful spaces with the goal of offering guests habitats in which they may cultivate thinking and loving. I love knowing that guests will enjoy the smallest of details I've incorporated into the decor. I love to know that guests might find a book they really love on one of my (many) bookshelves.

Why they chose this property

Scarborough is perfect because: it feels far away from everything and yet it is close to everything. Portland, grocery stores, the airport, the post office, the mall! It is ideal. Also: the beaches. Scarborough has, hands down, the best beaches. Period.

What makes this property unique

The Good Bones Abode is the home my husband and I built together.

Our yard is expansive and thrilling. We have tons of flowers and many places to sit. We are all about and abundance and beauty. We want your stay to be cozy and unique. We have created this space to feel special and homey. In short, our home is your home.

Sunny, comfortable, eclectic, and lots of books. Great views of the sky and super quiet. Rural setting but close to everything you'd want or need. You should know that the road in front of our house is not entirely quiet because it's one of those winding country roads that people love to drive fast on, so our place does not have an entirely secluded feel to it-- unless you're in the back yard or sitting on our back porch.

The Good Bones Abode is special: it has a fully-equipped kitchen that is a joy to cook in, two full bathrooms, three bedrooms, two dinings spaces (kitchen and dining room) and a funky (MCM decor) communal living room with a big television. There is also a small office just off the living room if you need to attend a zoom meeting or get some work done.

Two of the upstairs bedrooms sleep two (one room has a full-sized bed, the other a queen); the other bedroom sleeps one with a twin sized bed. The love-seat in the dining room on the first floor is a twin-sized sofa-bed, so that's one way to fit an extra guest! (My own mother, age 84, who has slept on the sofa bed, vouches that it is comfortable.)

One thing to know about our house: it was built in 1799 and, therefore, has low ceilings. This home was made for short people. There are lots of angled ceilings in the Good Bones Abode, particularly on the second floor. We like it. But if you are tall, look out! You might have to duck a bit when going down the stairs.

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