Peaks Cottage: Modern amenities, island charm, steps to shore

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Host

9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 884 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Portland, ME

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal28 min drive
State Theatre29 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)47 min drive
Sand Beach48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Adorable almost new Peaks Island cottage. Three bedrooms, open
kitchen, living area with awesome, comfortable window seat. Sunny
deck. Peeks at the water through the trees. Quiet street, one minute
walk from back shore ocean, ten minute walk to ferry. (The ferry runs
every hour and is a 15 minute ride into the Old Port section of Portland, ME) Cottage
has sleeping room for six: master bedroom--one queen bed,
second bedroom--one full bed, upstairs loft--one twin bed, one set of twin bunks, one queen bed. W/D, dishwasher, wifi throughout, DVD/TV, gas grill. Pets OK with extra charge. New, sunny, outdoor enclosed shower with hot water added summer of 2022.

Property manager

Meghan Casey

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

With pet fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours 10PM-8AM. This simply means no loud outside gatherings after 10 PM. Inside is fine. We just want to be considerate of neighbors

No candles

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

Peaks Island

Located in Peaks Island, this holiday home is by the sea. State Theatre and Portland Head Light are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Maine Mall. Maine Sports Hall of Fame and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Portland, ME

What's nearby

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 28 min drive
State Theatre - 29 min drive
Thompson's Point - 33 min drive
Portland Head Light - 38 min drive
Sand Beach - 48 min drive

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
‪Lolita-Munjoy Hill - ‬29 min drive
‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬28 min drive
‪The Porthole - ‬28 min drive
‪Twelve - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaks Cottage: Modern amenities, island charm, steps to shore pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaks Cottage: Modern amenities, island charm, steps to shore?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaks Cottage: Modern amenities, island charm, steps to shore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaks Cottage: Modern amenities, island charm, steps to shore located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Casco Bay and Fifth Maine Museum. Umbrella Cover Museum and House Island are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

19 June 2024

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

Peaks Wedding Weekend

Recently stay at this cottage for the wedding of one of my oldest friend’s children. The family has lived on Peaks for 20 years, so I am very familiar with the island. This cottage was ideally situated and outfitted to serve as our base for the weekend. Comfortable and clean and close to everything. Owners were friendly and great to work with. Highly recommend the cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy C., Cape Elizabeth

6 Sept 2023

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

Perfect!

Absolutely perfect!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

1 Sept 2023

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

Cottage on Peaks Island

The cottage is in a great location … quiet yet within walking distance of restaurants and ferry pier. Kitchen had all the necessary tools for meals. Downstairs bedrooms were tight but adequate. We didn’t use the spacious loft. We had great communication with owner. Would stay again if in the Portland area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty V.

15 Aug 2023

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

Always Perfect!

Another fabulous (3rd, I think!) week at this lovely island home! Everything was perfect, as always. Thanks!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

29 July 2023

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

Famiky Vacation

This house was perfect for our family of four!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET B.

9 July 2023

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

Enjoyable in All Types of Weather!

We had a wonderful week on Peaks despite the rain and the fog. The cottage is nestled on a quiet street surrounded by friendly neighbors. Although we don't have young children, the loft would be a wonderful room for them to play in on rainy days. The kitchen/living room combination with large windows offered a beautiful view and a cool breeze off the water. The kitchen had everything we needed except a lobster pot. (This we borrowed from a kind neighbor!) During our stay, we took a short walk down the road to observe the workers trying to load a beached, dead whale onto a truck. This was big excitement on the Island! Thank you to Meghan and her family for sharing their beautiful home with us! What a treat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

27 June 2023

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

Great Stay!

The property is a short walk to ferry and town and has all the comforts of home. Wonderful stay and looking forward to next year!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

17 June 2023

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

Peak family time

On Peaks for a family wedding. This bright and cheery property is in an ideal location, secluded enough for the privacy we wanted, yet close enough to town and the ferry to Portland. Thrilled to use a pristinely clean bbq grill our first night, and enjoyed the spacious deck each day. The main floor and seating area was the perfect size for the five of us to all hang together, and although there is only a single bathroom, it was very spacious and manageable. We appreciated all the paper goods and clean, working appliances/kitchenware. There were even the makings for s’mores which was a very nice touch, but we didn’t have the time this visit to enjoy. Thin Towels and sheets left a little to be desired. Had to make all beds up upon arrival which is a first for me in a rental, and then the downstairs bedroom sheets had stains and musty smell so I had to rewash them first. Also, even though the description says there are queen beds, they are more like doubles, and the smallest bedroom was more like a closet with a broken bed frame and shade. Overall, these things we consider to be minor inconveniences and did not deter us from a pleasant stay and wonderful family time, so thank you. We rated this property a 4 out of 5 because with a few minor fixes, this home would be perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

16 June 2023

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

Nice place

We enjoyed staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

1 June 2023

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

Lovely Surprise!

We had a lovely time. Our stay was better than expected- quiet, peaceful, spacious and moments from everything. We will definitely come back. Thank you for sharing your home.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

28 Sept 2022

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

Great week on Peaks

Our rental was a new modern house with everything we needed and a good location for getting around the island. The owner met us and answered our questions. We would definitely recommend this property - it’s great for a family with children.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

21 Sept 2022

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

Second stay

My extended family and I have been coming to Peaks Island for a few years now and we found this house last summer. From here on out it’ll be where we choose to stay! Everything you need is there, beds are comfy, plenty of blankets, linens, towels. Kitchen is nicely updated and the living area is very comfy. Lots of big beautiful windows to enjoy the partial view of the water and let the sea breeze in. The outdoor shower is amazing. We had 8 of us including my two kids and we felt we had plenty of space. My kids love the swing and all the games and activities to play with during our downtime. We enjoyed lots of leisurely walks down to the rocky water to feed the gulls and find crabs. Check in and check out were both extremely simple. Thanks for having us and letting us enjoy your beautiful home!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Luke D., Freedom

18 Sept 2022

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

Great cottage

Excellent Peaks house. Could use some updated kitchen ware and it was end of season so could have been cleaner, but no big deal it worked great for our needs. Provided nice space for guests to visit over a wedding weekend. Nice and private up on the knoll even tho many neighbors. Wi-Fi went out for two days when it rained which was a bummer, that whole side of island was out. Loved the deck, used a lot. Overall a very nice unit for time on the island!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

29 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful Week at Peaks!

This was our first (but definitely not last!) stay at Meghan's lovely home on Peak's Island. The location is terrific with a short walk to the Ferry and shops and an even shorter walk to the scenic ocean. The house had everything our family needed for a relaxing week on the island. Looking forward to next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty V.

24 Aug 2022

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

Another Perfect Visit!

This was my second stay at Meghan's wonderful Peaks Island cottage -- and that's only because its growing reputation as one of the absolute best on the island caused me to miss out last year -- and I was again as pleased as can be!! The house is perfectly located for walks to the ferry, shops, and restaurants. We enjoyed long morning bike rides exploring the island followed by boat excursions (great private & reasonably priced "Bird's Eye" charters, picks up on Peaks) and lazy sunny afternoon lunch and cocktails - personal favorites are The Skeg or Jone's Landing for the best cocktails and casual seating near the water. This cottage has everything that you need in the kitchen, comfy new furniture for rainy-day TV watching, a lovely deck set-up for grilling and dining, a loft with plenty of sleeping space especially perfect for kids and teens! I am already looking forward to my next visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron J., Portland, Oregon

28 July 2022

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

Convenient to ferry and shops

The property is in walking distance to ferry and shops. House is in good condition and is great for a family group. Good communications and instructions from host. Would stay here again. Peaks Island is very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb F., Kalamazoo

11 July 2022

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

The peace of Maine

We loved staying at this adorable cottage perched on a hill and just a couple of minutes walk to the water. Well appointed and clean with helpful touches like laundry detergent and extra toilet paper made it convenient as well as cute. We appreciated the quick and pleasant communication from the hosts as well as a the fact that we were able to bring our dog. Honestly one of the best VRBO stays we have ever had.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Donna M.

19 June 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Check in was supposed to be 3pm, couldn't get in until 3:30pm. Immediately noticed a musty/ mildew odor along with a extremely strong odor of urine. The odor was so strong throughout the kitchen and sitting area that we had to open all the windows to try and disperse it. My husband and I had to use an inhaler because the odors were causing us to not breathe well. Also, there was no toilet paper. We had to leave and shop for it. The odors did not dissipate throughout our stay. The home met our needs and we would use the home again if we were guaranteed the odors were dealt with. Guests that came to the house noticed the odors also.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

13 June 2022

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

Amazing getaway

We love Peaks and this was just another perfect spot to enjoy it. Great location and the perfect amount of space!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

30 Sept 2021

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

Great Family House

This is a great house for a family to stay at Peaks Island. There are two bedrooms on the bottom floor for the adults and a loft upstairs with four beds (including 2 bunk beds) for the kids. Just a 15-20 minute walk from the ferry, and has everything you could need for your stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

24 Sept 2021

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

Relaxing getaway for the whole family

My family (6 adults, 2 children, and 1 dog) has vacationed several times on Peaks over the years, but this was our first time in this property, and our favorite so far! The layout of the cottage was perfect for us all to enjoy time together, but also time apart (the upstairs loft was great for my two nephews). We loved the short walk to the rocky beach, and close proximity to a wooded trail system that led over to the bunker (Battery Steele). The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of pans, dishes, spices, etc., there was plenty of seating (indoors & out), and we all felt comfortable (even when we were stuck inside on a rainy day).

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael J.

3 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful property

We've stayed at several places on Peaks over the years and this will be one of our favorites. It was clean and the space was a good size (we were three adults) and it was well equipped. I liked the location on the island, private but close to the shore and to town(we rented bikes). It's only a 15min walk to town. We always bring our car over and park at the house but never use it until we have to leave. Meghan gave quick responses to all our questions. We enjoyed our stay and will rent here again!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mindy C., Cape Elizabeth

24 Aug 2021

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

Paradise

Perfect in every way❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H., Walden

13 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful home

We loved staying in this house. It was out first time on Peaks. We were here for our daughter's wedding at the Peaks Inn. It was a wonderful week. The house had everything you could possibly need for a week away from home. The beds were very comfortable and are supplied with linens. The bathroom was spacious and there is no shortage of hot water. The loft upstairs could sleep up to six or seven people with loads of room. The kitchen is fully supplied with everything you need. It was a short walk to the ocean, and we rented a golf cart for trips around the island and into town. Meghan is a wonderful hostess and responds to all your inquiries. We would definitely choose to stay here again. Thanks, Meghan!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianne R.

9 July 2021

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

Great space

We were on the island for my son's wedding. The home was really cute and spacious. There was room for the family 6 of us to spread out. The loft is really big and the beds were comfortable. Meghan was great at getting back to me when we needed her help. The house is quite a ways from the Ferry, and restaurants. We brought our car because we needed to have one. There is a taxi service, golf cart rentals and the house came with bikes so if you needed to you could come without a car but parking is so expensive on the main land your better off paying the car fee which was only 89.00 round trip, that includes the driver. All other passengers pay the passenger fee. The area where the house is, is quiet and the neighbors are all so nice and friendly. It is a short walk to the shore. I would recommend this home highly. Thank you Meghan for letting us stay at the property

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Meghan Casey

We are former Peaks Islanders, having lived here year round in the 1990s. We built this house in 2007, after being lucky enough to find a lot for sale in our price range. Chuck is a builder, and the cottage is typical of one of the houses Chuck builds---energy efficient and passive solar, with big, south-facing windows, lots of natural light, and open spaces.

Why they chose this property

This is a great location for families because the shore is a one-minute walk away. The island is a safe, adventurous place for children to ride. Our cottage is also perfect for a romantic get away, as our area of the island is quieter, removed from the hustle and bustle of down front.

What makes this property unique

The loft upstairs is great for children, in that five or six can sleep there comfortably. It also has a queen sized bed, so it is a nice third bedroom if three couples are traveling.