Arlie`s Digs! - One Block To Willard Beach!

South Portland, Maine
$674 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Condo

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Ground-floor, updated, 2-bdr condo in an historic 150-yr-old bldg. in the heart of Willard Square- steps from Portland `s friendliest beach and famous Scratch Bakery. Ideal for couples and families (including the pup). Here, you are just minutes from the Portland Headlight / Ft. Williams Park, the bustling Old Port and Portland’s world-famous restaurant scene. Enjoy the outdoors Hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are a short drive away. Yes, Portland and Willard Square have it all!

Named for one of our pups, Arlie`s Digs is a two-bedroom one bathroom condo unit on the ground floor of a three-story 150-year-old house that was converted to condos a few years ago. Original pine floors throughout. The bedrooms - one King and one Queen - have new mattresses, ceiling fans, closets, storage, lamps, and charging stations. The Living Room has seating for six+ with a 55-inch Samsung `smart` TV. The sofa is comfortable but is not a `sleeper` sofa. Also, separate desk and chair in LR with dedicated electrical outlet. The bathroom has a large shower and a full-sized front-loading washer and dryer. The kitchen has a gas range, a moveable mini-island with butcher block top, bar seating for 2, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans (incl lobster pot), cups, glasses, dishes, etc. The separate dining room has a round dining table and a bar with glasses appropriate for your favorite drinks. A/C is provided by window units. Off the kitchen is a nice deck with a table and chairs w/ an umbrella, and a large grassy back yard which is not fenced, but is removed from the street.

Our guests have access to all of Unit 1. The driveway in front of the building (off Preble St) is reserved for Unit 1. The driveway accommodates two cars one parked behind the other (tandem). The driveway on the back of the building off Day Street is for Units 2 & 3. The yard is shared with Units 2 & 3. The Weber gas grill is just off the deck outside our kitchen door and is shared with the other units. The deck itself is technically shared by all three Units, but since Units 2 & 3 have decks on the other side of the building, there is usually no overlap.

Welcome to Arlie’s Digs at Willard Beach. We are beyond excited to have you as our guest! This neighborhood is very special to us. We moved to Maine just a few years ago, and walked our dogs Arlie, Foster and Atticus every day to dog-friendly Willard Beach and throughout the charming and very walkable surrounding neighborhood. They couldn`t get enough of Willard Beach during the early morning and early evening off-leash hours.

South Portland is a perfect location from which to explore the beautiful Maine coast, the City of Portland and The Old Port, Cape Elizabeth, Knightville/South Portland and, really, all of Southern Maine. Your accommodations are just steps from the famous Scratch Bakery and also Willard Scoops (ice cream shop); and a three-minute walk to Willard Beach. A 10-minute walk brings you to wonderful dining at David`s 388, tasty BBQ at Elsmere BBQ, DiPietro`s Market, Rosemont Market, donuts and sweets at the Cookie Jar, Omi`s Coffee Shop, Terra Cotta Pasta Company, and Thai Taste.

Arlie’s Digs has dedicated two-car tandem parking right by the front door. Additionally, street parking is available on Preble Street. Note that street parking is restricted in the winter months for snow removal equipment. Please be mindful of the dates in effect.

It is a ten-minute drive to Portland`s Old Port and Ft. Williams Park (Portland Headlight). Don`t feel like driving Uber and Lyft are available and South Portland does have city bus service - the schedule can be found at the city`s website.

Just off the entry hall is a door to the basement. The door is not locked, but there is nothing in the basement that a guest could use or would need. The stairs to the basement are steep and narrow and need to be avoided. Please stay out of the basement. Thanks!
Please no pets on the furniture. Do not leave any perishables out at the end of your stay. No smoking on the property. Please observe quiet hours from 10pm until 7am.

Guests with Children: While children are welcome in our home, please note that the property has not been childproofed. It may not be suitable for very young children or those requiring a child-safe environment. We ask parents to supervise their children closely and accept responsibility for their safety and wellbeing during their stay.

Late check out is not offered at this listing. Early check in is possible based on our reservation calendar and if we have guests leaving that morning.

Thank you!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 12917 Sq Ft (1200 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • Shelley

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    Lots of personal touches & amenities. Much larger than expected. Comfortable beds. Wanted to open windows for fresh cool night air but many didn’t have screens. Streaming TV was not conducive to watching regular shows without navigational effort; we weren’t there to watch TV anyway! Great place, wonderful find, great location. Thank you for offering this place!

  • Mary M.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    We were there for Thanksgiving with nearby family so we were not able to take advantage of the proximity to the beach, however the home was great and we look forward to coming again during beach weather! (and the fact that Scratch Bakery is across the street is an added bonus!)The host was very responsive and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

  • joan b.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2025

    Stayed Nov 16, 2025

    This is a wonderful rental. The Location is excellent just a block away from Willard Beach . Also the house is conveniently across the street from Scratch Bakery. The accommodations are extremely comfortable and spacious. This is a large first story Unit 1 Our hosts thought of everything . The kitchen and bathroom were very comfortable. Our hosts are good communicators with getting back to us right away. We are very grateful to find this rental. We would stay here again easily. Big Thank you to our hosts.

  • Melissa M.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 8, 2025

    Beautiful place, perfect location!

  • Za M.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    The kitchen was good. We had everything we needed.

  • Dan C.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    Really enjoyed the unit and it was very convenient for our touring of Portland and up and down the coast.

  • Sheila K.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 1, 2025

    Cute property very close to Willard Beach and Portland area activities. The gome qas well stocked and very comfortable. We had a small snafu with the access code, but David, the property manager was very responsive and resolved everything right away.

  • Elizabeth C.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    We had a wonderful week here. Fantastic proximity to the beach & a great bakery and ice cream shop. They accommodated us and our dog very well and had everything we need for a great stay.

  • Maureen D.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    This property was absolutely lovely and exactly what we hoped for. The condo was much more spacious than we expected and everything that we desired was either provided or readily accessible. Additionally, the location was perfect! Early morning walks were to Spring Point Ledge Light and evening walks to Portland Headlight, with the time in between spent with family in Portland. I highly recommend Arlie’s Digs.

  • Ryan F.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2025

    Stayed Apr 8, 2025

    Simply gorgeous location for a very quiet relaxing stay. Thank you!!!

  • Za M.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    Everything at Steve and Ed's is just right. From the fluffy towels to the cleanliness, to having Scratch Bakery and the beach just steps away. We are looking forward to coming back! Thank you! Za

  • Forrest K.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Wonderful. No problems checking in. Apt was very clean.

  • Taylor R.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 11, 2024

    We visited for a few days to decompress, explore the area, and take our new dog for his first getaway. The house was perfect for all 3 of us and we really enjoyed our stay! Everything was spotless and the area was great to walk our dog around. It is close to shops and the beach as well. Overall, it was an excellent stay and we had some great memories - hope to visit again soon!

  • Cara V.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    Clean, adorable, well-stocked home with easy access and perfect location.

  • Mark M.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2025

    Stayed Jan 5, 2025

    Cottage is well stocked and very convenient for getting around greater Portland, ME. Great bakery in the area which became a daily part of our routine. Host communicated quickly and were very accommodating.

  • Janice R.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2024

    Stayed Dec 3, 2024

    I have only good things to say about my stay. It was in December, so I can’t speak to the beach experience, but I had a great stay nevertheless. The hosts thought of everything- extra outlet extenders in every room, a huge TV with streaming channels, many thick towels, bathroom products, washer/dryer with detergent provided. King bedroom was very spacious with lots of sunlight. For winter guests, the living room and master bedroom have space heaters disguised as TV screens with an adjustable image of a fireplace. They add a lot of cozy ambiance, as well as nice extra heat. It is fantastic to have Scratch Bakery across the street with great coffee and baked goods. Steve and Ed were outstanding hosts, who answered my questions, and extended extra kindness to me. Highly recommend!

  • Za M.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Steve & Ed's attention to detail makes their place exceptional. They have made sure every room in the condo is just right including lovely bath towels, linens, and a kitchen that has all the utensils for a good chef. And, to top it off the beach is just a short walk away. We are looking forward to coming back!

  • Temim F.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    My friend and I adored this sweet place for a long weekend. It was adorable, cozy, and so lovingly and thoughtfully appointed! Would absolutely return.

  • Jennifer K.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    We absolutely loved this property! It was perfect in every way from the layout, to comfortable beds, to fireplaces and ease of wifi access and TVs. We loved the thoughtful binder of information and the dog bowl! It was decorated perfectly and was just so homey and felt like someplace we wanted to settle in and stay awhile. Additionally, we loved the bakery practically across the street and even took baked goods to go upon departure. Couldn’t have been happier with this property and you can see how much thought and heart went in to making this an exceptional place! Thank you!

  • Traci D.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Great home and hosts in a great neighborhood! Very clean, comfortable beds, sheets, and pillows. Well equipped kitchen, modern bathroom. Nice touches everywhere to make our stay perfect!

  • Stephanie D.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Great location, able to walk to the beach. Well stocked home, it had everything we needed and more. Great communication from the hosts.

  • Lucille C.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    You have to love the tin ceilings, crown molding, and wide pine floors. The kitchen sink, cupboards, & wainscoting are probably the original. But the apartment is thoroughly modernized with new walls, light switches, ceiling fans, & easy to use thermostat. Loved the thick white bath sheets & of course, that the place was immaculate. The walk to the beach is an easy stroll as are the bakery & ice cream shop up the street. There isn't a thing we would change about the apartment. We'll stay here again for sure.

  • Lissa W.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    We really enjoyed this pup-friendly unit. All the creature comforts were included to make it feel like home - nice dishes and cookware, beach gear, lots of seating options in the unit and outdoor space to enjoy the end of summer. Short walk to the beach and food. Would definitely recommend!

  • Marilyn M.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 14, 2024

    Great location near beach and amazing Bakery!! Very well appointed, cute as heck. The owners are fabulous and very responsive!! Everything you could need is there.

  • J S.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    We have stayed in many homes and this one is special. The hosts have thought of everything to make our stay comfortable from charging stations, ice makers, beach towels, even sunglasses if we forgot to bring them! The beds are very comfortable and the living room seating is adequate for 4 adults or more. It too is very cozy. The art work is inspiring and we felt at home as soon as we walked in. For Gluten Free guests, don't miss Otto's GF pizza. It blew us away.

  • Jennifer M.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    Ed & Steve leave no stone unturned! Very accessible to downtown Portland and many popular attractions . Is quite bigger than what is shown in the photographs.

  • Hilary G.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    We stayed here as a family of 4 and it was a wonderful location for exploring the South Portland area. It was an easy walk to Willard beach with lots of great shops (delicious bakery, yummy ice cream) just steps away. We only stayed a couple of nights but we easily could have stayed a month! This place had all the amenities with comfortable beds and luxurious towels. We appreciated the beach chairs, beach towels, off street parking, and the washer/dryer. Very clean and well maintained. Beautifully decorated. Definitely recommend!

  • Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Super clean, comfortable, very nicely decorated and current, just as advertised. very conveniently located, the owners had anticipated every possible need. I would not hesitate to stay there again. In fact we have shared our wonderful experience with other family members who often come to the area. Truly an A+ experience

  • Brian C.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    Quaint 1st floor apartment, bigger inside than first appeared from outside. Kitchen reminded us of an old farmhouse kitchen with nice restoration work done. Nice sized living room and bedroom. Dining room may be a little small (but not too small) but has a nice table and 4 chairs and is conveniently attached to the kitchen. The House is VERY conveniently located almost right across the street from a busy bagel shop with an ice cream shop across the intersection from there. We found the house location to be a great home base for all the day trips we took. Checkin, checkout, and communication were all smooth as can be. Would book again if we're back in Portland.

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