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Willard Beach Neighborhood-Close to all Southern Maine has to offer!

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Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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South Portland, ME
  • State Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Willard Beach Neighborhood-Close to all Southern Maine has to offer!

Come experience a bit of history in this 1200 sq ft , circa 1870 cottage with charming original features and modern conveniences. Located in the desirable Willard Beach neighborhood, you can park your car and walk for your entire stay. It’s only a 5 minute walk to Willard Square, with the best bagels from ‘Bangor to Miami’ per Food & Wine magazine, 5 more minutes to Willard Beach. 3 lighthouses are in walking distance and if you want night life, it’s only a 10 minute Uber ride to Portland's Old Port! Want to eat some fantastic food? You’re just steps from fine dining at David's Restaurant as well as the beloved neighborhood DiPietro's Market serving pizza, sandwiches and offers a wide selection of craft beer and wine. Close to bakery's, restaurants, ice cream and coffee shops, this home is close to everything southern Maine has to offer. Beaches, Lighthouses, Restaurants, Breweries and Portland's Old Port. Adults and kids of all ages welcome. Don't forget your bikes!

Property manager

Mike Backman

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
May inquire about pets
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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
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

About the area

South Portland

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Willard Beach, a neighbourhood in South Portland. Shoppers can check out Maine Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cross Insurance Arena or Merrill Auditorium. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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South Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • State Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Thompson's Point - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Becky's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red's Dairy Freeze - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪A&C Soda Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Willard Beach Neighborhood-Close to all Southern Maine has to offer! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Willard Beach Neighborhood-Close to all Southern Maine has to offer!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Willard Beach Neighborhood-Close to all Southern Maine has to offer!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Willard Beach Neighborhood-Close to all Southern Maine has to offer! located?

Located in Willard Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay, Willard Beach and Southern Maine Community College. Fort Preble and Portland Harbor Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Location is fantastic

Listing is spot on, loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Perfect for our weekend

This charming old house was perfect for our weekend in Maine. Close to restaurants, attractions, shops, very walkable! The beds were soooo comfortable and our daughters loved sharing a bedroom. Great for a little one just starting to sleep in her own bed. As another reviewer noted the bathroom is on the first floor and bedrooms are upstairs although this was t an issue for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey J.

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

Maine Stay

Really easy communication with the hosts, great walkable neighborhood, close drive to everything that we wanted to do and see
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra N.

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

Good location nice hosts

Wonderful communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

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

Perfect Maine get a way

This property is quaint and cute! So nice for a family to spread out. Just a short walk to the beach and lots of great restaurants just a step away. Walked to get ice cream every night!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Short family trip

It's an older house but was good for the family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Clean good locale

Everything worked well in house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molli O.

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

Girls weekend trip to Maine

Mike was a great host with excellent communication. The space was clean and roomy. We really enjoyed our stay, the only thing I’d change is it was to short. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

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

Great getaway

My family had a great getaway to South Portland. The house was perfect for our family of 4. We enjoyed the coffee shop next door (Omi’s) and the short walk to the beach even in December. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Family Trip to Portland

This was an ideal location and setup for our group! Five minutes to Portland Head Light, we loved going to Willard Beach, Scratch Bagels, and downtown Portland. The washer and dryer were really convenient and the window AC units kept it cool on 85 degree days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Webber O.

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

Perfect little home for a quick getaway.

We were just here for a couple of days and this place was perfect. Walking distance to bakeries, beaches, and lighthouses. Don't miss Scratch Bakery, Willard Beach, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, the Portland Head Light, or the Lobster Shack at Two Lights (we Ubered there)! Mike was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Long Weekend in Cute Cottage

We loved our stay. The cottage is so comfortable. Loved the air conditioning in the bedroom and all of the space. My husband and I had a great visit with his mom in this beautiful cottage. Plenty of room to complete a puzzle on a rainy day. Walking distance to David’s, Scratch Bakery & the beach. Our host was also so nice and excellent at communicating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Al and Joan K., Fenton, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Convenient location VRBO

Despite the hot weather we enjoyed every day of our stay. Didn't realize there was no central air so window AC was adequate for upstairs bedrooms. Unusally hot for Maine, not the fault of the host. Very hospitable and available for all our needs. Very easy to work with. Portland hot spots very short drive. Awesome bakery and coffee within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Lovely, old Maine house

We had a lovely stay at Mike's house. It was very clean and spacious. A couple of things to note: - The bathroom is off of the dining room, which is on the first floor, while the bedrooms are on the second floor. If you're someone who uses the bathroom frequently in the middle of the night, you may not like this arrangement. - It is an old house, so the floors are not flat. We had a nice stay at this house and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Great little gem!

We had a wonderful stay! The check in was easy, the location was great, the beds were super comfortable, and there was a great set up in the 2nd /3rd bedroom (they are connected) for our 3 kids (ages 3, 4, and 6). We had the 3 year old on the trundle which he loved and the middle child got her "own room" which was connected to the 2nd bedroom. The setup was great. Note: we are out of the baby stage but the master bedroom has a closet large enough to fit a pack n play if that would be helpful for anyone to know :) What a great visit! Make sure you get donuts from The Cookie Jar (apple cider was AMAZING) and an oatmeal cream pie from Rosemont Market! Also if your kids are like mine, they LOVED jumping from rock to rock all the way to the lighthouse at Spring Point Lighthouse. All of these are so close by, as is a cute little playground that we scootered to. Maine vacay was a huge success!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ina W.

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

1 week summer vacation

We had a great time in South Portland (1st visit to Maine) and spent actually all day outdoor (beaches, ports, boat trip, hiking). Our hosts were very kind and always responded immediately. Thank you for the hospitality! There was just one thing we would have liked to know beforehand: The cottage is on the main road.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicco H.

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

Spacious place for family vacation

We had a great stay as a family of 5, enough space for everybody, clean, easy and friendly communication with host. Thank you Mike and Marcia!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marika M.

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

Great location and a cute house!

This house is located in a great location! In walking distance to the beach, coffee, ice cream and food! An easy drive into Portland too. The house provided plenty of space for our family of 5 and I’d recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay at this property. The owner had great communication in the days leading up to the stay. It's in a nice area of South Portland. Easy drives to Old Port and to Cape Elizabeth. Lots of food options near.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Fantastic property!

Everything was fantastic. The location was perfect for my family. Mike was a great host and was very prompt with any communication. We will definitely be renting here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

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

Extremely cute place in a great location!

Clean, had everything we needed. Nicely decorated! Comfortable beds! Coffee shop next door, and fabulous restaurant too. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn D.

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

Great Week

Had all the amenities we needed to experience an autumn week in Portland, Maine!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M., Royalston, MA USA

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

Willard Beach Wonderful

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It is conveniently located to restaurants, markets and Portland. The interior was bright and nicely decorated. We would stay there again if we needed a place in the Portland area..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy V.

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

Nice place. Great town

All great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lily O.

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

Perfect spot

This house is perfectly situated, extremely clean and very comfortable. I have stayed with friends at many different places in and around Portland over the past 20 years, and this house was by far the best all around. Most responsive property manager I have ever had as well. Looking forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mike Backman

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We are Mike and Marcia Backman, owners of Waterhouse Builders, LLC a local General Contracting company specializing in home remodels. We recently purchased this property as an investment. The home is in a central location and perfect for use as a rental in this beach side community. The property also has an office/storage space used occasionally by our business. We live, work and play locally so be assured if there are any questions or concerns we are close by. We are also parents of two young children.
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