Knit 1, Purl 2: Fabulous Turn Of The Century Cottage, Peaks Island, ME

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Portland, ME

State Theatre
‪31 min drive‬
East End Beach
‪31 min drive‬
Sand Beach
‪50 min drive‬
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

There is a 7 night minimum.

One of the largest and finest cottages on the less populated side of the island, it is a full service, wonderful family cottage with immense yard for children. Large deck with gas grill, umbrella table and lots of chairs, epic inside porch, living room, dining room, ROKU, HULU, WIFI , full kitchen (including all lobster feast needs!), 2 full baths, 4 bedrooms. Yard bordered by stone wall. 5 minute walk to both bay and Hussey Sound. 20 minute walk to Ferry, store and restaurants.

All beds are made and ready for you. LOTS of towels are folded and all set for you to use. No need to bring any linens. GREAT for travelers. Additional photos on my social media website.
I have had many Bride & Groom families stay when getting married on the island. It is so perfect for getting ready and all the festivities that take place. I can also recommend a wedding planner if you need one.....just send me a message.

Property manager

PAM GUSTIN

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Very large, safe yard for children to play.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Peaks Island

Located in Peaks Island, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Monument Square are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thompson's Point and Mackworth Island State Park. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum and Portland Observatory 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

Cross Insurance Arena - 30 min drive - 7.4 km
State Theatre - 31 min drive - 8.1 km
East End Beach - 31 min drive - 7.9 km
Thompson's Point - 34 min drive - 11.1 km
Sand Beach - 50 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 44 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬29 min drive
‪A&C Soda Shop - ‬35 min drive
‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬36 min drive
‪North43Bistro - ‬36 min drive
‪Twelve - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Knit 1, Purl 2: Fabulous Turn Of The Century Cottage, Peaks Island, ME pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Knit 1, Purl 2: Fabulous Turn Of The Century Cottage, Peaks Island, ME?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Knit 1, Purl 2: Fabulous Turn Of The Century Cottage, Peaks Island, ME?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Knit 1, Purl 2: Fabulous Turn Of The Century Cottage, Peaks Island, ME located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay, Richard Boyd Art Gallery and Umbrella Cover Museum. Fifth Maine Museum and House Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Claire d.

21 Aug 2024

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

Peaks at its Best

This historical cottage is quintessential Peaks… beautifully maintained, well loved, perfectly equipped, and ideally located. It is exactly the same and better than in the pics and the host is kind and responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee S.

23 July 2024

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

Great family vacation

Pam was very accommodating, helpful and an excellent host. The cottage is well-preserved and cozy and very well-equipped with everything you need.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

20 July 2021

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

Perfect July 4th

We booked this place well in advance of July 4th due to covid and Pam couldn't have been more gracious. My wife and friends enjoyed the place very much. We're all long-time Peaks renters and we'd put this place among the top places we've rented.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth G.

15 Aug 2019

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Check-in

Overly priced accommodations

My family stayed for 9 days on Peaks Island in this cottage. Pam was accommodating and helpful through the booking process and assisting us before we arrived. However, we did have a bad experience while staying here. We saw mice at the beginning of our stay, but didn’t think anything about it due to being in the “woods.” The problem continued to get worse and on our second to last day, we were greeted with a shocking surprise... a mouse had nested and had her babies in my 4 month old granddaughters suitcase. We then discovered that the mouse had been eating holes through our belongings. Most of the accommodations were up to par, but we did not find the kitchen to be fully stocked, nor the kitchen and bath linens to be adequate. The bath and kitchen towels are basically rags and old. The kitchen has very few baking pans and the ones we did find to use had mice droppings in them and the can opener was rusted. When paying this much money, I would expect the accommodations to be satisfactory.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelley O.

9 Sept 2018

A Week on Peak's

My family flew in from different parts of the country for a week on Peak's Island. This charming house was perfect for our needs and the owner was very nice and extremely accommodative. Everything we needed for eating, cooking, sleeping, bathing, etc. was available on arrival. We had seven adults and two young children in the house and there was plenty of space for everyone to hang out (especially the large front deck). My two year old loved the big yard and ran around for hours. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James W.

22 Sept 2017

Perfect home for us

When our daughter was married at TEIA just down the hill, this was the ideal place for us. We used all 4 bedrooms, and the spacious inside porch and living room provided space for the women in the wedding to have their makeup done and chat. The host has the house very well outfitted and met us with a very thorough welcome; she has made the rental experience simple. We enjoyed the warm, slightly rustic feel and the family history on the walls (ask about the civil war sword). Simply a fun place to enjoy the island

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

15 Sept 2017

It is a beautiful setting with a rustic feel.

Pam couldn't have been more hospitable. The house has a rustic feel and very clean. We spent our mornings sitting on the screened in porch before we went off to do an activity for the day. We got to truely experience island life and loved every minute of it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patty T.

24 Aug 2017

Excellent Week at the Cottage

We had such an amazing time on Peaks Island and enjoyed staying at this cottage! Plenty of room for friends to stop by! Our favorite parts of the cottage were the front porch and deck area! Loved how cozy they both were and enjoyed hanging out here when we were not exporing the island! Thank you, Pam for a wonderful week!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna K., Fairfax, VA

30 Sept 2015

Wonderful Stay on Peaks

We have rented 4 or 5 times on Peaks Island and this was one of the easiest arrivals and departures ever. Pam was very easy to work with. Flexible about dates, understanding about ferry complications, ready with a smile when we arrived. The house was completely ready for us with the beds made and fresh flowers in all the bedrooms. Plenty of towels available. Not having to strip the beds and wash all the linens while trying to make an early ferry was also a great help. I have never had that in a rental before and it was such a pleasure! Lots of rainy day activities in the house, though we didn't need them this year. Lovely sun porch and deck. Have already recommended this property to relatives. Truly the most easy-going property owner I have rented from. The only difficulty I had was finding a sharp kitchen knife!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

30 Sept 2015

Cozy house

This home has been in one family for many years. The cottage is conveniently located, cozy and the owner provides sheets and towels. She met us at the dock, helped us secure a golf cart rental (a must for getting around) and took us to the cottage upon our arrival to Peaks. She went though the house explaining the usage and everything was clean and perfect. All she asked upon our leaving was that we did not make up the beds used so she would know where we slept for changing sheets. Music to the vacationers ears. It was our first stay to Peak's and thanks to a lovely stay in this cozy cottage, we will be back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liza A.

31 July 2015

Highly recommend! Our family loved our stay.

Pam was such a pleasure to work with and always quick to reply to my emails. Our family of 7 had PLENTY of room. This house is bigger than it looks in the pictures. Pam even provides all of the towels and linens...what a treat! You can walk anywhere...but bikes are recommended for going to the store and bars...it is a 15-20 minute walk . You can walk right to a beach (3 minutes) and find sea glass and watch the sun set. The inside porch and outside porch is where we spent most of our time. I can't wait to go back.

About the host

Hosted by PAM GUSTIN

3rd Generation cottage owner

Why they chose this property

My cottage is full service: All beds are ready for you and there are more than 70 towels available for you to use!

It's the best! ALL visitors LOVE staying at my cottage. Great place for bridal parties, bride or groom families & relatives. Perfect for annual family gatherings.

What makes this property unique

The beds are all made luxuriously for you and there are plenty of towels ready to use. Just come on in and have a great time and close the door when you leave. It is ready and waiting for you and your family/friends. Lobster pot, crackers & picks included!

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English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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