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Evergreen cottage 5' from the water with private beach.

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • State Theatre
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • East End Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Sand Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Evergreen cottage 5' from the water with private beach.

The cottage is situated on a bluff 5' from the water at high tide. 270 degree ocean views. Listen to the waves and bell buoys as they put you to sleep at night. Simple Maine cottage charm interior on the first floor level includes a large screened in front porch, a good size living room/dining room area with a newer well equipped kitchen and an updated bathroom with shower. The second floor has 5 small bedrooms(watch your head!) and a very small half bath. The property has its own private beach area. Kayaks are available to use, please bring your own safety equipment. 2 car off street parking included. City of Portland License Number STHR-002599-2020.

Property manager

Eric

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Please bring your own linens and towels. Renter must bring all trash with them upon checkout. No fires.
NO Smoking anywhere on the property including parking area and Beach. No fires or candles please.

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
Note from host: No
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Peaks Island

Located in Peaks Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal and Bayside Bowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum and Portland Observatory. Southworth Planetarium and Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine are also worth visiting.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Cross Insurance Arena - 32 min drive - 8.0 km
  • State Theatre - 32 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Thompson's Point - 36 min drive - 11.6 km
  • East End Beach - 40 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Sand Beach - 50 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Freeport Station - 50 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Twelve - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Speckled Ax - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Evergreen cottage 5' from the water with private beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Evergreen cottage 5' from the water with private beach.?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Evergreen cottage 5' from the water with private beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Evergreen cottage 5' from the water with private beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Evergreen cottage 5' from the water with private beach. located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Peaks Island holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Casco Bay, Richard Boyd Art Gallery and Umbrella Cover Museum. House Island and Fifth Maine Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tim r.

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

Porch!!

lots of time on that porch. Picked place based on that picture in the listing and did not disappoint. Water just rises up to you - especially dramatic at night with the high tide. Nicely in shade most of the day yet you can get to sun quickly if desired. Kayak access a nice add. Owner easy to contact and helped fairly thru a minor issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Very cool house right on the water!

The whole family loved the house and the beach area for the kids to explore....Highly Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Peaks getaway with friends

Perfect place to stay with a group of friends. Amazing location Host was very accommodating. Hard to beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

Bucket List

Two summers ago my wife was diagnosed with ALS and so we wanted to find a place that could be on her bucket list -- she adored being as close to open water as possible. I found Evergreen Cottage online and we crossed our fingers hoping it would be anything like the photos on VRBO. It was even better -- the water view from the screened porch is too wide to fit into a camera. 180 degrees of an arm of Casco Bay and the channels between the islands. Lobster boats and ferries pass by all day. The cottage sits on a rock ledge above the water and at high tide the water comes up a few feet from the house. She loved it and my whole family enjoyed the house so much that we came back this week, months after she passed, to experience it again. The hosts did all they could to make our stay terrific. Anyone looking for a serene escape near the water, pines and rocky coast should consider this cottage. Paul O.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

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

Heaven on earth

I’d like to give a terrible review to keep others from discovering this incredible holiday spot. My 2 brothers and three spouses stayed for the weekend and had a great time. The cottage is located on a point overlooking the bay with unbelievable views. Kitchen and house well stocked with needed items. Owner, Eric called and gave us tips about the island and checked in with us after we arrived. There is not enough great things to say about the property or the owner, we truly had one of the best reunion weekends we’ve ever had. And all of us came away completely relaxed trying to figure out when we can get back. Thank you Eric!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Epics views on a beautiful island

The cottage has a Victorian feel to it, charming and surprisingly spacious, comfortably appointed with a minimalist, Shaker-like aesthetic. We spent a lot of time on the wide, screened porch, enjoying what has to be one of the very best views of Maine coast, with lobster boats bobbing in the waves while they pull their traps, ferries passing like clockwork on their way to and from the out-islands of the Casco Bay archipelago, and everything from kayaks to speedboats to old wooden yawls and sloops and ketches plying the waters of Diamond Pass. We enjoyed the sound of the waves at night as the tide rolled over the rocks just below, and ate breakfast on the porch, watching seabirds come and go - - ducks, cormorants, and gulls - - and a migrating warbler alighting on the bushes that fringe the property. Bring your binoculars, and you can also spot harbor seals and an occasional dolphin. Eric, the owner, gave us helpful hints before our arrival, and was responsive to our messages, and his brother Scott, who has a cottage next door, was welcoming and solicitous during our stay, checking in from time to time to make sure we had what we needed, and putting the kayaks out for us. We had a great time exploring the island, too - - crisscrossing the back roads and hiking trails and walking the ~5-mile loop road that mostly hugs the shore. We enjoyed exploring the WWII-era coastal batteries that once protected Casco Bay and Portland harbor, which was strategically important (we were told) as a repair and refueling station for the North Atlantic fleet. There's a trail from the loop road that threads through a salt marsh on a makeshift boardwalk; the rushes tower overhead for a few minutes until you reach the clearing that's visible from the road, where the massive concrete pillboxes rise up from the marshland; they're interconnected with tunnels, covered in vines and splashed with colorful graffiti. It's a weird and wonderful spot, another time warp on an island that's charmingly full of them. All in all, a lovely place with great hosts, and we hope to be back before too long.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott O.

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

Best location on Peaks.

Spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Hosts very helpful when concerned about a freak storm and power outage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L., East Sandwich, MA

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

Worth a much longer stay

A very sweet cottage, friendly folks close by, and ocean everywhere. It was grand!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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

It’s all about the view…

Amazing views of Casco bay. I’ve stayed in a lot of cottages on peaks (+10) and I have to say this was my favorite view. Cottage is adorable and very clean. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaina B.

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

Wonderful week on Peaks Island!

Our family had a great stay on Peaks Island! The view and porch are incredible. The small beach near the house was loved by all, especially the kids. The house listing is accurate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P., Portland, Maine

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

Beautiful views and a spacious comfy house

We loved our stay. Best views on the island - LOVE the boat traffic along the diamond passage. Plenty of sleeping space, porch space and dining space. Kitchen is well equipped. THANK YOU
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace T.

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

Lovely weekend

We had a great time at this lovely little home on peaks! Location right on the water was awesome. Access to private beach perfect for crab and sea glass hunting. Eric was responsive and accommodating. Neighbors were friendly. House was chilly but that’s what late October brings in Maine! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Thomas T.

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

Beautiful location and views!

The house has spectacular views and right on the water. If you want a true island experience, I highly recommend it. The house has charm and appeal. Communication from the host could have been a little better. A quick reminder on having to rent linens and towels as well as the schedule of when grocery store and food options open and close on the island would be helpful for future guests. The local linen service was great and prompt. The local cabbie Patty was a true delight and gave us the scoop on all things Peaks Island…again I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred H., Salt Lake City

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

Summer cottage with the best view

This is the perfect cottage. Awesome view. Not fancy. Comfortable. 35 minute walk to the ferry. We got linens from Diane which was super easy. Four high school buddies class of 82 had a most wonderful time. We would love to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Peaks Pearl

The cottage is beautiful with magnificent views from every corner of the property. It is cozy comfortable and charming. The bedrooms have great mattresses, the decor is adorable, the kitchen was perfect for dining in and the porch was a slice of heaven for am coffee and pm cocktails.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edie D.

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

Lovely, lovely house and view

We loved everything about this sweet house and perfect location. Hope to come back sometime in warmer weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

James D.

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

have not stayed here yet was told this could be changes to 2022 trip

We are still hoping to see something from Eric that they have granted our request to move our stay from this year to next year at or around the same time. Because someone in our party was sick. we talked to him once and we under the impression he would change the date and allow us to come in 2022. However, we have not seen or heard anything to confirm this since our first conversation with him.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Marisela K.

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

Our stay was great! The view was awesome.

Spent a week with family. The cottage was very comfortable. Eric’s brother Scott was very helpful. It was nice to have someone near to help with any questions or issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie P.

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

Great week!

My family and I just had the best week at this classic old Peaks cottage. The screened in porch, the view and the access to the private beach all made the week!! We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kiersten m.

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

Amazing views

Our family very much enjoyed this cottage by the sea and would love to rerun someday! Eric could not have been better at communicating with us and making sure we were taken care of. The beds were comfortable, the views were THE BEST!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

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

Great house

Fantastic location, charming house, and the deck feels like you're inside a postcard. The owner is friendly, responsive, and helpful. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

AMY K.

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

Lovely cottage

My family of 5 had a great stay in this Oceanside cottage. The views from the porch were outstanding. There was plenty of space for all of us and the proximity to the beach was great. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

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

Ladies Birthday Weekend

Celebrating 68, 57, 54, 51 & 30. Perfect time of year. Very little hustle and bustle and gorgeous weather. Chilly sleeping weather but cozy with blankets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Joann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view & quiet tranquil atmosphere

This location is a little gem located right on the water. It was beautiful sitting on the porch watching the boats go by. Inside is cozy and homey. The house has a dollhouse feel to it. You have to watch your head while upstairs which was fine. We found the best bedroom was located on the top of the stairs. It has 3 windows that overlook the water and the lighting was perfect. Highly recommend bringing your own bikes to bike around the island. The views were spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marty H.

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

Hidden gem

What a wonderful place to unplug and getaway. We thoroughly enjoyed every inch of the charming cottage from the squeaks in the steps to the family pieces. Above all, the porch, the view; pure heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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