Back Cove Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Bright and New

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine5 min walk
State Theatre2 min drive
Thompson's Point4 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)6 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Recently renovated historic 1891 home close to all Portland has to offer! Amenities include brand new beds with premium linens, 2 car off street parking, an updated kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, decorative arch breezeways and a restored claw foot tub.

We live in the same building so we are immediately available for any of your needs, but privacy is afforded by your own private entrance!

More information:
- The space
The apartment has its own private access through the front door anytime via touch-screen key pad and is located on the 3rd floor.
See photos for the unique and comfortable décor.

- Guest access
The space contains a full but cozy kitchen, dining room, living room and two bedrooms. Outside, you can expect a covered porch with grill you're free to use, patio table and chairs as well as a tree full of delicious honey crisp apples (seasonal).

- Interaction with guests
Your friendly hosts will be able to assist with directions and check in if needed. They are a local couple that would be happy to suggest a great spot for attractions, craft beer or one of our many award-winning restaurants.

- Other things to note
There is a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Hannaford's a short drive away.

Property manager

Danni Higgins

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Portland

This apartment is located in Oakdale, a neighborhood in Portland. Portland Head Light and Neal S. Dow House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Orchard Beach Pier and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fitzpatrick Stadium or Portland Exposition Building.

Portland, ME

What's nearby

University of Southern Maine - 5 min walk
Hadlock Field - 18 min walk
Maine Medical Center - 2 min drive
State Theatre - 2 min drive
Thompson's Point - 4 min drive

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 3 min drive
Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 18 min walk
Dunkin' - 18 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 17 min walk
The Great Lost Bear - 6 min walk
Batson River Brewing & Distilling - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Back Cove Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Bright and New pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Austin H., Washington, DC

14 Mar 2024

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

Lovely place outside Portland.

I highly recommend any location from Sean and Danny. There was a last minute issue with the property we had booked so they put us in an even larger property for the trouble. The apartment was large and clean in a charming 200 year old building. Sean and Danny were extremely responsive and very accommodating. Would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

6 Mar 2024

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

Great Home Base for Exploring Portland

Stayed here with my partner and a couple of friends for a quick getaway. We had an awesome time! The hosts were communicative and shared recommendations for restaurants and other things to do nearby, which were all awesome. The place itself was clean, comfortable, and convenient to everywhere we wanted to go. Loved walking to Rose Foods for bagels on our last morning (just a few minutes away on foot). A wonderful weekend!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter p.

3 Feb 2024

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

Fun Nice and Warm Apartment for Portland Maine Winter Stay

We truly enjoyed our stay in this Back Cove Gem. Everything we needed was there: 2 good sized bedrooms and baths with very comfortable beds, pillows, towels, etc. Good water pressure and lots of hot water. The kitchen had plenty of room and equipment including a good sized refrig for our groceries. The living and dining rooms are pleasantly decored for relaxing, working, and sharing a Holiday Dinner with Family. Sean and Dani are lovely and very responsive to every inquiry we made. We will certainly return to them for any needs we might have in Portland Maine

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B., -

16 Jan 2024

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

Lovely spot, great location!

Our stay at the Back Cove Gem was perfect. It's a full apartment in a quiet neighborhood. The hosts provided everything we needed for a great stay, including good recommendations for local restaurants within walking distance of the house. Everything was neat as a pin and cozy. We had a great time. The one tiny drawback for us was that the apartment is on the third floor and we are old farts and are no longer used to racing up stairs. But we knew what we were getting into when we made the reservation. Truly, it was a lovely stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

26 Nov 2023

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

Back Cove Garden Gem

Lovely place in a great neighborhood. Danni and Sean are superb hosts!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Danni Higgins

My husband are a young, energetic couple from Maine that have a passion for adventure, great food and culture!

We enjoy physical fitness spending time with our Goldendoodle (Watson) and are always on the hunt for a new book. We are very easy-going and are happy to be as helpful (or absent) so you too will fall in love with your favorite city!

Why they chose this property

This wonderful home is a piece of Portland's history as it was build in 1891. The apartment you'll stay in is my favorite with it's unique architecture of arched doorways and the birds eye view of the neighborhood. I can assure you you'll feel right at home.