Maine Getaway: Bright Beautiful Back Cove Home Near Woodfords Corner & Old Port

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine
16 min walk
University of New England
2 min drive
Hadlock Field
3 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet

First floor Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Luxurious three-bedroom, two and a half bath New England Cape in Portland’s gorgeous Back Cove neighborhood. You get the entire home to yourself. https://www.businessinsider.com/best-northeast-cities-to-live-ranked-2020-6

Recently renovated, the house features a large, brand-new kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, quartz countertops, open shelves, and kitchen island with butcher block countertop. It’s a chef’s dream! The house boasts an expansive great room with 19-ft cathedral ceilings, polished concrete floors with radiant heat, a spiral staircase that leads to a loft that can serve as a home office, a home theatre with 180” screen HD projector and JBL sound system, skylights, and an extra-large entryway closet.

The second-floor master suite includes a walk-in closet and a newly finished modern spa master bath complete with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and towel warmer! This bright, sunny home includes oak and tile floors throughout, two first-floor bedrooms and full bath, a new dining room, and additional space in the basement with a large laundry closet, half-bath, and tv den.

Enjoy the freshly landscaped yard and take in the water views from the front yard. The home also has ample on and off-street parking. You will be minutes from the Old Port, East End, Arts District, West End, and Downtown Portland, and steps away from Baxter Boulevard’s gorgeous walking trail on the water, and all that Woodford’s Corner has to offer—including Woodford F & B, Big Sky Bakery, Bird & Co., and Maiz. We are also 5 minutes to East End Beach and 15 minutes to Willard Beach in South Portland.

Please note we have an outdoor security camera near the side entrance.

Check out more photos on our Instagram page www.instagram.com/backcovehome

Property manager

Aviva

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

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Washer

Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We ask that you kindly respect the checkout time of 10am. We will charge $100/hr for every hour past 10am that you stay, unless previously approved.

To use the basketball hoop, please open the garage door to avoid broken windows. To do this, open the garage's side door, the button is on your left.

Please do not move the projector. Please put all indoor and outdoor items back where you found them.

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

Portland

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Back Cove, a neighbourhood in Portland. Old Orchard Beach Pier and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Southworth Planetarium and Bayside Bowl. Portland Observatory and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Portland, ME

What's nearby

University of Southern Maine - 16 min walk
University of New England - 2 min drive
State Theatre - 3 min drive
Maine Medical Center - 4 min drive
Thompson's Point - 5 min drive

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 4 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
‪The Great Lost Bear - ‬8 min walk
‪Rose Foods - ‬13 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maine Getaway: Bright Beautiful Back Cove Home Near Woodfords Corner & Old Port pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maine Getaway: Bright Beautiful Back Cove Home Near Woodfords Corner & Old Port?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maine Getaway: Bright Beautiful Back Cove Home Near Woodfords Corner & Old Port?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maine Getaway: Bright Beautiful Back Cove Home Near Woodfords Corner & Old Port located?

Located in Back Cove, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay, University of Southern Maine and Southworth Planetarium. University of New England and Westbrook College Historic District are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

20 Aug 2022

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

Great house in a great city

The house is very well taken care of and is in a great location! It's a short distance from pretty much all of the good stuff to do and enjoy in Portland. We loved our week in Portland, especially because of our stay in this house.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luting C.

19 Aug 2022

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

Great stay!

Great place for a group with lots of amenities! Only thing I’d say is that there should be adjustable coverings on the skylights or a warning so people know to bring sleep masks (especially for the upstairs master). Once the sun was up by 6AM in the summer, it was hard to keep sleeping

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

8 Sept 2021

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

Back Cove Gem

This was the perfect home base for our trip to Portland. Minutes from the Back Cove trail, and a quick drive away from the Old Port area. Coveside Coffee is great coffee shop just a few houses down the street. The house itself is beautiful and was perfect for our family. The kitchen is well appointed and has everything you might need. The loft/study area is a great place to read and work. And we enjoyed move nights with the projector. Thanks to Aviva for being such a gracious host during our stay there!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

15 Aug 2021

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

Back Cove Home

Our stay at Aviva's place was perfect for our family of 4! We were welcomed with delicious local treats including popcorn, maple syrup and blueberry jam (which we ate every morning!). The kitchen was awesome and our girls loved eating at the breakfast bar. The chalk wall, games, crayons & paper, train tracks and more helped keep them occupied when we were getting ready in the morning or in between adventures throughout the day. It was a huge perk to have these awesome activities in the house for the kids!!! There was even recorded kids shows on the DVR...which also brings me to comment on the fun that was the TV projector! We were also so thankful to have A/C since there was a heat wave while we were there. And one of the best parts of staying at this house was the amazing location. We enjoyed take out from the awesome restaurants in the area (we LOVED Bird and Co and Maiz, and Coveside Coffee was conveniently steps away for my coffee loving husband), enjoyed the Back Cove trail down the street where the kids rode their bikes, and were a quick drive to breweries and downtown Portland. We couldn't have asked for a better week!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

9 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful location and amenities

All of the little “extras” and touches really made this stay perfect for us! From the guide book to games to items in the pantry we couldn’t have asked for a more rounded and lovely place. We felt right at home as soon as we walked in the door. We didn’t want to leave! Wonderful communication with the owners as well!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Aug 2021

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

Perfect first stay in Portland

We loved our stay here. The house is updated, comforting and spacious. Location is in a cute, quiet neighborhood. Close to a trail for morning workouts and a short drive to great local spots.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

2 Aug 2021

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

Great updated home with nice touches

This is a lovely property that has been remodeled with all of the modern touches and was very comfortable and cozy. Close to all that we wanted to see. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., New Canaan, CT

25 July 2021

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

Beautiful, well appointed house perfect for families on a quiet residential street

What a delight to find this beautifully updated and spacious house in Portland’s Back Cove neighborhood! It was perfect for our family of four, which includes two teenagers. The house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood with lots of families, and there is a great 3.5 mile running/biking trail around the Back Cove that is just minutes from the house. When it comes to the house itself, Aviva has really thought of everything here! The new kitchen, which looks like it could grace the pages of a design magazine, is very well stocked. Our kids loved the sun-drenched loft for hanging out, and my husband also used it for doing some work while we were there. The beds are comfortable with soft linens and great pillows, there were plenty of nice towels, and also plenty of paper products (something you don’t often find in rentals). The projector in the living room was fun for watching movies at night. Aviva is a great host: communicative and helpful, and she even surprised us with a sweet welcome gift of Maine-sourced goodies. Her restaurant recommendations were terrific and we happily worked our way through her list. When we ran into a problem with the garbage disposal, she had a plumber come out the very next day. We can’t say enough great things about this find. We’d definitely stay here again on our next trip to Portland!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

18 July 2021

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

Perfect Back Cove Home!

Our Woodfords area home was perfect for my family of 4 plus my parents. The home is updated and beautifully decorated. It was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. We ate out most of the time so we didn't need much in the kitchen but it looked like it had anything we would have needed for a home cooked meal. The neighborhood was close to some great restaurants as well as the Old Port area and airport. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Aviva

A transplant from New York, I've lived in Maine for over 25 years! We know lots of great places to visit and explore. I'm always available, message me through the app anytime with questions or comments.

Why they chose this property

I believe that Maine is one of the most gorgeous places on Earth! This sweet spot is no exception. We love Portland, the Back Cove neighborhood, and all it has to offer for locals and visitors alike.

What makes this property unique

Our Back Cove home is so close to the Portland peninsula but offers unlimited free parking, a lovely yard, and a roomy, modern, 3-bedroom home. All with coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping still within walking distance!