Classic Island Cottage

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6148.6 sq m

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Dryer
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Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Peaks Island, ME

State Theatre
‪28 min drive‬
East End Beach
‪29 min drive‬
Sand Beach
‪47 min drive‬
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Spacious, charming 1896 cottage at the top of quiet, magical footpath. Has a secluded, peaceful feel but is only a 2-3 min. walk to island grocery store, restaurants, coffee shop, ice cream, 5 min. to ferry and 8 min. walk to Sandy Beach. Also convenient for weddings at the Inn. Relax on the sun or open-air porches, read a book by the gas fireplace at night, grill your dinner on the back deck or pop in to Portland for a day trip on the ferry. The cottage retains a rustic feel, but various updates (e.g., comfortable beds) make this a delightful home-away-from-home for your relaxed island holiday. (Please note that guests bring their own sheets, but we provide blankets, pillows. duvets and bath towels) Welcome to the Coast of Maine! STHR-000215-2018

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Owner/Manager

Languages

English, German

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Please ask for more than 3-4 guests.

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Guests must be in touch with Tim via phone, the owner, within one week of booking, if booking is two or more weeks in advance. 2 days if 2 to 1 week

Important information

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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

Note from host: Please ask for more than 3-4 guests.

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

Peaks Island

Located in Peaks Island, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal and Bayside Bowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Merrill Auditorium or Cross Insurance Arena. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

Peaks Island, ME

What's nearby

Cross Insurance Arena - 28 min drive - 6.2 km
State Theatre - 28 min drive - 7.0 km
East End Beach - 29 min drive - 6.7 km
Thompson's Point - 32 min drive - 9.9 km
Sand Beach - 47 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 40 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Luke's Lobster Portland Pier - ‬28 min drive
‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬27 min drive
‪A&C Soda Shop - ‬33 min drive
‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬33 min drive
‪North43Bistro - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Island Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Island Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Island Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Classic Island Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Peaks Island, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Casco Bay, Richard Boyd Art Gallery and Umbrella Cover Museum. Fifth Maine Museum and House Island are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

22 Oct 2024

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

Coastal Cabin Bliss

I've been to Portland once before. Lots of hustle and bustle and things to do and eat and buy and that's great, but just a short ferry ride away is the relative seclusion and tranquility of Peaks island, and I enjoyed that much more. The cabin, like many others on the island, is a seasonal dwelling. It's campy, simple, slightly set back in time, but also very comfortable and well furnished. The kitchen has everything for home cooking. We especially liked the closed in porch. Great dining spot for 2. The island itself is all the destination we needed. Walk the coastlines; picnic point and the seaside were great rocky shores to explore. Everywhere you look on the island, people seem to share a flare for landscaping. All the island's dining, shopping, etc is in on one strip at the front side (ferry side) of the island. Once we got there, we had no reason or desire to leave.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

24 Sept 2024

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

A wonderful summer house on Peaks island.

We thought it was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

22 Sept 2024

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

Magpie’s Nest

This rustic, spacious cottage was very comfortable and centered close to the shore, town and nestled privately. The kitchen/dining room is lovely and nostalgic. The living area is pretty, simple and comfortable as are both front and back decks. The master bed is very comfortable and upstairs overall quite pleasant. We had a lovely stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

23 Aug 2024

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

Heartwarming and cozy

Comfortable and clean getaway. Amenities as stated. Comfy sofa and beds. The taxi there is $4 - so convenient. Enjoyed the back deck.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

5 Aug 2024

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

Charming Island Cottage

We stayed 5 nights at this cottage on Peaks Island and we loved it! There was plenty of space for my family (myself, husband, and 3 kids) to relax, sleep, and eat. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and plenty of dishes. Tim was excellent at reaching out to make sure everything was ok and ask if we had any questions. We had delicious pastries at Baba's and Unruly Girl's Cafe, wood fired pizza at Il Leone, ice cream at Down Front. We took day trips to Acadia National Park and Portland and the ferry was easy to navigate for both taking our car and just riding as passengers. We loved this house and would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

4 Aug 2024

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

Getaway with friends

Everything was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

9 July 2024

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

Charming house and convenient location

Charming house and convenient location a short walk from town. Host promptly & helpfully responded to questions. House was spacious and was great for a group with multiple areas to hang out, both inside and out.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

14 June 2024

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

Charming house on charming island

Lovely very well maintained house very close to “Downtown” Peak’s Island.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

22 May 2024

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

Fabulous

We stayed in this cute charming cottage for our anniversary. Close to the restaurants and ferry. Enjoyed our stay! Would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

24 Oct 2023

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

Great Peaks Island Getaway

We explored Peaks Island and Portland using this as our home base. Our stay was great and everything we needed. Communication with the property manager was great. He answered all of our questions and more!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney S.

24 Oct 2023

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

Long Weekend Getaway

Absolutely lovely home with amazing history and character! Super convenient spot on the island with plenty to do! We really enjoyed our time here and hopefully we will be back! Great hosts as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna B.

24 Sept 2023

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

Classic Island Cottage on the Hill

My husband and I rented the cottage for our 36th wedding anniversay and were joined by our 2 kids and their partners and our baby granddaughter. We all loved the sunny deck in the morning and the sunny front porch in the afternoon where we could catch the sunset, or at least know when it was time to head down to the beach! In this part of Peaks, there are paths everywhere and we loved the one that went right down from the house directly to the grocery store. The neighbors were friendly and the area is magical! The house is really well-appointed and the kitchen had everything we needed. We cooked at home most of the 4 night stay. The beds are really comfy and the duvets were wonderful as it cooled down later in the week. It was great to have a grill so we could have a BBQ. All in all a great house in a primo spot!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jojo M.

9 Sept 2023

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

Cottage getaway

FANTASTIC. LOVED the island pace. Beautiful cottage with charm in every room. Takes you back in time. Had everything we needed and soooo enjoyed our walks. Super easy to catch the ferry for a day in Portland. GREAT restaurants too. The nicest folks. Our host was amazing and communicated with us consistently. If you go once you will want to go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

lisa o.

4 Sept 2023

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

Loved Peak’s Island!

We truly just used property for the one queen bedroom, as we spent most of our time at a friend’s house, but it is a clean old Victorian camp cottage, just as described in listing! Comfy bed and plenty of fans for nice sleeping. Good location and easy communication with owner Tim!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

16 Aug 2023

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

Perfect cottage

We very much enjoyed our stay. We found the cottage to be comfortable and as advertised. The location was great. Communication with Tim was easy, and he was super responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

4 June 2023

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

nice house & location

The front porch and rear deck meant that as the sun progressed across the house, there was always a place to soak it in or avoid direct rays. The charming house suited us very well. And the location was ideal, a short walk along the path to 'down front', the town around the ferry landing, or a nice bicycle ride around the island and along the seashore.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M (Peggy) S., St. Petersburg, FL

26 May 2023

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

Didn’t want to leave!

From the fragrant lilac flowers viewed out every window to the toasty propane “woodstove” in the kitchen to the quiet night sleeps on very comfortable beds, the cottage was simply wonderful. I loved the kitchen area best! I even did some cooking using the well supplied kitchen. The island people are friendly. I would recommend the one-hour golf cart tour to get acquainted with the island early in your stay. And the process of getting our car to and from the island was not stressful at all. I would highly recommend the cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa J., Miami, FL

25 May 2023

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

Quaint Getaway

We enjoyed the peaceful and friendly neighborhood. It was a close walk from the ferry.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey O.

20 May 2023

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

Wonderful old summer cottage

We were here to escape black flies back in NH. A couple of notes: listing doesn’t expressly say bed linens are not included, and by the time you get the welcome letter, you’ve already booked. Also, having to wash, dry, and put away towels prior to departure, was awkward for me, so i added towels to the bed linens bag. Coffee maker is a regular drip style, not a “drop and press” (French press) We love this beautiful, well kept cottage, it’s roomy, well laid out, plenty of amenities, lots of old charm, but very convenient living! Faves: front porch, street lights on the path to town, slate kitchen sink, gas heat (stove) in kitchen - we had a couple of very cold/windy days. We even closed living room and unused bedroom door to keep heat in kitchen area. Bikes were a must for us. We brought a vehicle to carry all our bins, bags, bikes, and cooler. Well worth it. Would we come back? You betcha! Thank you for sharing your antique cottage!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ally P.

7 May 2023

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

Beautiful place!

So clean, peaceful, beautiful and family friendly! We stayed with our 3 year old and 4 month old and the house was very friendly to babies and toddlers. The location is great, and hosts are very accommodating and responsive! Definitely will return!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

21 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home away

Enjoyed our first ever visit to Peaks Island. Staying at this property only enhanced our visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

15 Oct 2022

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

Close to Beach

Older house so the wind was blowing and making the house creak and groan, but stayed nice and warm. We were close to all the restaurants and shops. Unfortunately the majority of the restaurants were closed due to the season. We did get some awesome hiking and biking done.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

3 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful traditional island home

We loved staying at this lovely house, which was peaceful, beautifully decorated and a wonderful island retreat!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

27 Sept 2022

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

Long Weekend on Peaks

Adorable 1895 cottage just a short walk to the general store and ferry dock using the paper trail in front. Sunny deck out back with a gas grill & a very nicely equipped kitchen. We were very comfortable there and the owners were very pleasant and easy to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B P.

10 Sept 2022

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

We had a wonderful time. The cottage was very well equipped.

The cottage was very comfortable. The owner was very helpful with answering questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager

My wife and I teach at a college in the Midwest but are from New England. We have two kids.

Why they chose this property

We bought this place to set down roots on the East Coast again, to reconnect our family with family and friends in the summer time and because we love Maine. We hope you will love this cottage and your time on Peaks.

What makes this property unique

Some of our favourite things about this cottage are its spaciousness and character, the quiet and friendliness of the neighborhood, and the closeness to the ferry, stores and Sandy Beach. Peaks Island itself is just so lovely and peaceful and close to the awesome city of Portland.

Languages:

English, German

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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1 bathroom

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