Enjoy Sweeping Waterfront View, Watch Lobster Boats from Porch

Portland, Maine
$772 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps


We close up the cottage during the winter months. Available May 1 - Columbus Day. One-week minimum, Saturday - Saturday, July 1 - Labor Day. Three-day minimum otherwise.

High speed wi-fi and printer.

Three double bedrooms, one twin bedroom. One half-bath, one full bath with tub and hand-held shower, one outside shower.

Our spacious but cozy family cottage is located on a quiet, dead-end shorefront road, just a few yards from the water with an uninterrupted view of Josiah's Cove and then across the sparkling sea 'all the way to Portugal.' It retains the charm of its 100-year history even though we've lovingly restored and equipped it with up-to-date appliances, numerous sky-lights, new mattresses and wireless internet service.

We do not provide linens. Guests who do not bring their own can rent them from a service on the island.

The cottage is perfectly suited for a quiet family holiday. It is not appropriate for large groups or noisy parties. Absolute maximum occupancy is 8. No weddings or other events are allowed.

It's a strictly non-smoking cottage. We are sorry, but we cannot accommodate pets.

The top floor includes the master bedroom with water views, double bed, adjoining full bath with clawfoot tub, and an adjoining children's bedroom with two twin beds. The main level includes two double bedrooms with a half-bath between, along with the kitchen, dining room and living room.

A brick fireplace defines the cathedral-ceilinged living room. But most guests prefer sitting on the front porch to watch the sun rising at dawn, the lobster boats pulling their traps in the early morning, the sail boats passing all day long and the lights of the giant tankers twinkling in the distance at night.

For insurance and safety reasons guests are not allowed to use the fireplace.

Guests may use the barbecues outside, but must provide their own fuel, propane or charcoal, both readily available on the island.

There is a wonderful outdoor shower at the back of the house.

Peaks Island is a safe and quiet family paradise offering beaches, tennis courts, kayaking, fishing (including from the rocks in front of the cottage) and great walking and bike-riding. Bikes and kayaks are available for rent. And it's all just a 20-minute car ferry ride from the shopping, excellent restaurants, movies and first-class art museum of Portland.

The cottage is normally open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Please inquire about early May and late October.

Keywords: ocean front, water view, charming, cozy, family friendly, relaxing, fireplace, quiet, unspoiled,classic Maine cottage, fishing, sailing, tennis, lobster, biking

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Outdoor Shower
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Chinese (Mandarin) English French Italian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near The Ocean Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: This Is An Absolutely No Smoking Property. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Sep 14, 2023

    Stayed Aug 27, 2023

    Beautiful,private location,breathtaking views from right on the rocky coast! Very rustic old Maine seasonal home.

  • Karen R.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2023

    Stayed Aug 13, 2023

    Older cottage with great porch overlooking Josiah's Cove. Bedrooms are comfortable, 4th bedroom upstairs is a walk through. No indoor shower, only a deep bathtub, but we liked the outdoor shower. It is off the beaten path so very quiet. The porch facing Josiah's Cove is the best!

  • AMY K.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2022

    Stayed Oct 7, 2022

    Great island house with gorgeous ocean views! Highly recommend!

  • Janet H.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2022

    Stayed Sep 10, 2022

    Wow! Panoramic view, charming, peaceful, wraparound porch, outdoor shower (especially convenient for downstairs sleepers), great kitchen space with adequate tools, and (very important) an owner (Woody) who was very thoughtful and responsive to any issues and needs. We rented Woody’s cottage with our dear friends who we had not seen in four years, due to the pandemic. We have a history together vacationing on Peaks. Woody’s magical place provided us the perfect setting to reunite. We had such a wonderful time, one for the memory books. In finishing the review I think this quote from my best friend says it all. “Scott and I loved the vintage ME cottage vibe and enjoyed the quiet location. One never wanted to leave the porch and the view. We would return”.

  • James F.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2022

    Stayed Jun 1, 2022

    This island and cottage are such an amazing place to relax and unwind. I highly recommend!

  • Jillian L.

    Submitted May 31, 2022

    Stayed May 27, 2022

    great view!!!

  • Lora R.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2021

    Stayed Oct 15, 2021

    What a beautiful setting to celebrate my mother’s 70th birthday! My daughter (Sr in High School), my mother and I had a wonderful girls trip to Peaks Island to relax, see the changing of the seasons and make memories together. We received that and more! The cottage is rustic and inviting. Minimal in amenities, but quaint nonetheless. A fun trip back in time to simpler times. You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful setting - watching the sun rise over the Atlantic and listening to the waves crash from the large front porch. One note for potential renters: if you are looking to catch a morning flight, stay in the city the night before. Do not rely on the ferry to get you there in time. You may not get on at your desired time! I can’t wait to bring the rest of my family back to visit!

  • Andrea A.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2021

    Stayed Sep 30, 2021

    Rustic but completely perfect and in the most beautiful setting. Highly recommended.

  • AMY K.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2021

    Stayed Oct 8, 2021

    This was our second time renting this property and the ocean view from the front porch is unbeatable! The house is spacious, the location is great and the view is amazing! Hope to come back next year.

  • Jordan M.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2021

    Stayed Aug 22, 2021

    Our group (couple in our sixties, three adult children and wo young kids) had a fabulous time at Woody’s house— cooking in the well equipped kitchen, sharing meals and reading on the porch, riding bikes (enough for all of us at the house), and exploring. We will definitely return.

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$772+
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