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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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South Portland, ME
  • State Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Maine Medical Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Thompson's Point
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

New South Portland Cottage, 10 Minutes to Downtown, Great for Entertaining

South Portland Cottage

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This new 1BR South Portland cottage is perfect for a couple but offers plenty of space for entertaining. You’re just 10 minutes from all of the historical buildings and restaurants of downtown Portland. Take a boat cruise or stroll through town. Sleeps 2.

ABOUT THE COTTAGE

Enter this brand-new, yet quaint cottage through white barn doors. The open-concept floor plan welcomes you with red, heated concrete floors, natural light, and designer décor.

In the spacious living room, you’ll find a sofa, love seat, and a red leather chair. Invite your friends over for an evening of games and sampling of local craft brews. Or make hot cocoa and snuggle up with your mate in front of the 64” flat-screen TV for a movie marathon.

The kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances, and a 5-burner gas range. (There’s also a grill, stored out front—perfect for a seafood supper.) Grab a seat at the bar (4 stools) and sip a glass of wine while someone else does the cooking.

Follow the hardwood steps up to find a full bath with white tiled flooring and a tub/shower combo. The large vanity offers plenty of space to spread out.

Just beyond, the master features a king bed with white linens. Stay up to catch the late show on the 48” flat-screen TV.

You can pack light for this trip because a stacked washer and dryer are tucked in a closet in the bedroom.

On rainy days and cold nights you can stay occupied with the books, board games, Play Station, and complimentary WiFi.

This South Portland cottage combines comfort with charm and is the perfect spot for a romantic getaway.

Please note that all leases require a minimum 31-night term.

THE LOCATION

This brand-new cottage is located just 10 minutes from downtown Portland. History lovers won’t want to miss the Old Port, Portland Observatory, and Wadsworth Longfellow House. Stroll along the Eastern Promenade and gaze out at the bay.

When you’ve worked up an appetite, there are plenty of options for every palate. For an authentic waterfront experience, check out Andy’s Old Port Pub. If you’re in the mood for international cuisine, try Asmara, featuring the flavors of Eritrea. And for a sweet treat, Beal’s Ice Cream is always a hit.

For an over-water adventure, take a ferry or cruise to see the Casco Bay Islands. If you’re an aficionado of craft brew, Maine Beer Tours has you covered. And animal lovers will appreciate the Odyssey Whale Watch.

When you need to pick up groceries, there are several farmers’ markets that run from April to November. Deering Oaks Park (Saturdays) and Monument Square (Wednesdays) are 2 of the best.

Or stay closer to the cottage and visit the Ocean House Market, a local favorite, less than a half mile away. They offer fresh seafood as well as prepared meals and sandwiches.

Three miles from the home, you’ll find a private parcel of land with beach access—a great spot to catch some rays in the summer or to stroll year-round.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 first aid kit

About the area

South Portland

South Portland is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Maine Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach. Bayside Bowl and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum are also worth visiting.
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South Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Portland Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • State Theatre - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Thompson's Point - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red's Dairy Freeze - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪A&C Soda Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Amato's Sandwich Shops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New South Portland Cottage, 10 Minutes to Downtown, Great for Entertaining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New South Portland Cottage, 10 Minutes to Downtown, Great for Entertaining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New South Portland Cottage, 10 Minutes to Downtown, Great for Entertaining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New South Portland Cottage, 10 Minutes to Downtown, Great for Entertaining located?

Situated in South Portland, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lyric Music Theater and Casco Bay Bridge. Willard Beach and Southern Maine Community College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christyn S.

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

Great location and clean!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Portland Cottage! It was a wonderful location, extremely clean, and incredible cozy. Paul is a delightful host!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Jeanette S.

Small , pleasant cottage home

This place was pleasant and extremely clean. Double shower heads were very nice. The upstairs king size bed was the very comfortable. Although this place is small, it had all the modern appliances.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin N.

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

Beautiful home close to everything!

We had such an amazing time at this property. Everything was very clean and stocked with all the essentials needed to have a great getaway. Very close to everything but just far enough away to feel like you’re not in the city. Will definitely be going back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Lovely cottage in South Portland

Great location and adorable, cozy cottage. Close to the action but in a quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Great location!!!

This is a great location with wonderful accommodations. We had a blast and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel W.

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

Awesome Spot

The cottage was as advertised. Perfect for 2 people. Well stocked with kitchen and other amenities. Very clean. The location is perfect for touring in and around Portland. We went South, North and EastWe highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Wonderful cottage

We had a wonderful stay in this South Portland cottage. The interior is beautiful with many nice plants, decorations and comfy couches. It was very clean, almost spotless. It was a very convenient drive to downtown Portland or Cape Elizabeth, about 10 minutes each way. I'd highly recommend this property and hope to stay here again at future visits to Maine!
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES S.

Great place in Portland

We loved the cleanliness and home like space

8/10 Good

Elaine G.

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

Cozy and convenient

This cute home is close to town yet 10 minutes away by car. It is very cozy and has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful green space

This is a spacious, beautifully appointed house designed for two. I was fortunate enough to meet the owner, who could not have been more helpful. The house is full of plants and surrounded with flowers and all manner of greenery. The only things that would have improved the experience were security features in the bathroom, like grab bars and a rubber tub mat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Beautiful cottage

What a lovely place for us to stay! So nicely decorated and so very comfortable. Had everything we needed. Thanks so much, Paul and Beth. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ellen S.

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

Lovely summer get away

Charming cottage in a convenient location to area beaches. The cottage was thoughtfully decorated, with a well supplied kitchen. The proximity to burbling Trout Brook provided a calming offset to traffic on Ocean Ave. Comfortable bed and all was very clean. Our host was very responsive. The gardens were lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Lovely home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home was so comfortable and nicely decorated, we loved it!!! Had everything we needed and was a quick drive/uber ride from Commercial Street in Portland. We would love to stay there again someday!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

Hidden treasure

I say “hidden” because this house is hard to find behind a wall of tall grasses without an address marker that can be seen from the road. I say “treasure” because it is otherwise lovely. The whole house is filled with well-tended potted plants. The kitchen is well stocked. The whole place is spotless. And the bedding is soft and cozy. Though it’s on a main road (which they tell you), we didn’t really here much street noise at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Michelle W.

Good and bad

The good is this is a spacious, comfy house. We were able to spread out. The bad was that they called us 30 min before checkin to tell us we couldn't get in for 3 more hours due to delayed housekeeping. C'mon. We've been traveling all day to get to you and you tell us 30 before checking in that we can't? We had dinner resos, how were we supposed to change? I asked for a refund. We'll see if we got a partial one. THEN, usually.... even in hotels they have a back up box of Kleenex or roll of TP. I texted them thinking it may have been locked away. I never got a response. We were literally down to 3 squares of tp.... nothing. For the amount we paid, we should have been able v to get in on time and have the comfort of knowing that they have back up supplies for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

David R.

Under new management - not as expected

We chose this place based on previous reviews. Not sure when a management change was made, but the previous reviews do not reflect the current status of this place. Positives-very cute entry with nice, though overgrown, foliage. Enjoyed the eclectic array of items in the home. Nice space for two people. Good location close to Portland but away from city noise. Vacasa personnel responded quickly and were all nice folks. Negatives- no lights on outside. The parking is unmarked and unlit, you have to hop the curb. Stepping stone walkway spaced too far apart to roll luggage is through overgrown foliage. Not clean - linens dirty, stained and ripped! Only one dry towel as all the others, folded and stacked in closet, were wet! We called both the owners and management company - owners did not respond. Lowest quality paper goods and no boxed tissue. Hopefully, the new management will up their standards and get these issues resolved.

8/10 Good

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Lovely little getaway

We were on our honeymoon riding up and down the east coast and settled in Maine for a few nights. The house was lovely, well appointed, and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Good vibes

We had a wonderful stay at this cottage. It was so beautiful decorated and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

A splendid little spot

We had a wonderful, long weekend stay at this house in South Portland. It’s the perfect size for two, and it’s perfectly located between the South Portland beaches and the much busier scene over in Portland proper. We had our bikes with us and barely moved the car after arriving — we were able to bike to the beaches and lighthouses plus markets, coffee shops, restaurants, etc. Best of all, though, is the PLANT LIFE at this rental. Both inside and outside, the space is filled with gorgeous plants, from the towering clematis around the front door to the wonderful tropical plants found all throughout the house. A splendid, restful little spot that we hope to return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

jerry h.

South Portland

Enjoyed South Portland, the home was very cozy and clean. Easy access to the ocean and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivien D., San Francisco Ca

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

Perfect!

We had a wonderful stay at this adorable cottage in South Portland. Great location, Beautiful kitchen and immaculately clean. Would love to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Cute, accessible cottage

The location is accessible to the shore and the city. The cottage was clean and updated. The owner was immediately responsive to a smoke alarm issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Excellent cottage

Great location. Near public transportation if you need it. Enjoyed Portland Head lighthouse and holy donut. House is adequately stocked with necessities and some extras if you need them.
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10/10 Excellent

Eleanor (Ellie) S.

Great location and a bright and well appointed unit. Everything was done with great taste and ha...

Kitchen had everything one would need for your stay and the bedroom and bed were very comfortable and the bathroom modern and well equipped. The washer/dryer was an added bonus.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

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