Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Laundry
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine
‪5 min walk‬
Maine Medical Center
‪2 min drive‬
Thompson's Point
‪4 min drive‬
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

This property is a newly renovated historic 1891 home close to all Portland has to offer! Amenities include brand new beds with premium linens, 2 car off street parking, an updated kitchen and bathroom with vaulted ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Keyless entry allows for easy check in/out process!

We live in the same building so we are immediately available for any of your needs, but privacy is afforded by your own private entrance!

Property manager

Danni Higgins

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Laundry

Parking available

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House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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 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 deadlock

About the area

Portland

Oakdale, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this apartment. While the natural beauty of Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Old Orchard Beach Pier. Southworth Planetarium and Bayside Bowl are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.

Portland, ME

What's nearby

University of Southern Maine - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Hadlock Field - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Maine Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
State Theatre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Thompson's Point - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 3 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
‪The Great Lost Bear - ‬6 min walk
‪Rose Foods - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New located?

Located in Oakdale, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay, Southworth Planetarium and University of Southern Maine. Deering Oaks Park and Fitzpatrick Stadium are also within 15 minutes. Portland Transportation Center is 24 minutes by foot.

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

16 Sept 2024

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

Girls weekend

We had a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra T.

7 Nov 2020

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

Great stay, fabulous location.

Cute apartment, has everything one needs. Great location. Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick V., Chicago, USA

16 Aug 2023

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

Clean & Comfortable!

Had a wonderful time. The place was clean and comfortable with excellent parking and close to downtown!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

18 Oct 2024

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

It’s really a gem!

This lovely 1890s home is adorably decorated. The rental includes all of the amenities one would need for a full stay, offering quality, linens, towels, and a array of kitchen, utensils, pots, pans, dishes, and even a coffee bar. The property manager is an excellent communicator and checked on us several times during our stay to ensure we had everything that we needed. The host offers a lovely little welcome book that offers information about the area in local restaurants. The location is close to downtown Portland only a five or six minute drive away there’s ample on the street and off street parking. Would highly recommend this property if we find ourselves in Portland again we will definitely stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

13 Oct 2024

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

Portland neighborhood with easy access to everything

I booked this Portland VRBO for a planned trip to participate in the Maine Marathon/Half-Marathon in October, picking it because it was located close to the event start/finish line. Got so much more! Great walking trail (Back Cove) with views of Downtown Portland and close to grocery stores and coffee shops. Quiet neighborhood within a short drive to downtown Portland and the Old Port. The apartment had plenty of space, was comfortable and well done. Owners had thought about their guests comfort - I had everything I needed. I appreciated the parking available onsite since I had rented a car and didn't want to park on the street. Overall, my experience was great and I highly recommend this VRBO if you are traveling to Portland.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen B.

24 Aug 2022

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

Double booked!

The owner called while we were driving to Portland to say the property was double booked. We couldn't find the property listed on VRBO a month before our reservation and the owner assured us that there were no issues with the reservation. This was our only summer vacation planned and it was almost ruined because of the property owner. If you are renting this property, you may want a backup plan.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

10 Apr 2022

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

Perfect for a weekend getaway

Huge thank you to Dani and Sean for a great stay in Maine!! They made everything very easy and communicated the perfect amount to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The apartment's location was perfect for us, it is roomy, bright, and spacious and was incredibly clean. Little touches like the welcome basket and checking in after we arrived were lovely. The beds are extra comfortable, and there were multiple pillows with a variety of firmness. 11/10 would stay here again and recommend to anyone considering staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Harris M.

11 Feb 2022

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

Staying in Portland

This is a clean, quiet and comfortable place to stay. We enjoyed the neighborhood too. However, we did not enjoy the Roku TV, and found the sidewalks and driveway treacherous with accumulated ice and snow. As we expected to wash our dishes, a dishpan or drain cover would have been helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

10 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful home, super comfortable, great location

My partner and I really enjoyed our stay! The house is beautiful, well-designed, and had everything we needed. The location was also great! We meandered our way into downtown Portland (we like to walk) and you can stop by great breakfast/coffee places along the way. We personally enjoyed The Holy Donut, Miss Portland Diner, and Two Fat Cats Cafe (the pie is amazing). Highly recommend this space to anyone coming to Portland!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vern B., Wylie, TX USA

17 Oct 2021

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

Clean home conveniently located in Portland ME

Danni has a very nice place to stay with ALL needed amenities. The place was SUPER clean and comfortable. The bed and shower were fabulous. Would stay here again for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miko G., Avon lake

2 Aug 2021

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

Great stay!

Great location and hosts! Exactly as described - very clean! Great book of recommendations - especially the bagel place (the BEST!!). Close to Old Port, and we loved it! Nice to have parking off the street, too! Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kathy d., Wisconsin, USA

30 Aug 2020

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

Terrific stay

The apartment was absolutely beautiful and immaculate. Very spacious and lovely. The owners were incredibly responsive and very communicative. Parking included, nice accessible neighborhood. Perfect stay!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn M.

13 Jan 2020

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

Perfect!

Location was great and the place itself was adorable we almost didn’t want to leave to go out! Dani was great and very easy to get in touch with, would definitely recommend !

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha B., Philadelphia, PA, USA

12 Jan 2020

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

A welcoming, warm home away from home

An excellent choice with friendly owners, well located for a stay in Portland.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dale W., Knoxville Tennessee

27 Oct 2019

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

Happy in Portland

Danni is a great host and her house is beautifully restored with stylish furnishings. Good location for exploring Portland.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

25 Sept 2019

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

Everything was great! Clean & Comfortable!

My home away experience was great! Everything was clean and comfortable! It was the perfect place for my family to stay!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

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Hosted by Danni Higgins

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property