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

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 883.6 sq m

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Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available

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35 Winding Way, Portland, ME, 04108

State Theatre
‪29 min drive‬
East End Beach
‪39 min drive‬
Sand Beach
‪48 min drive‬
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
‪48 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

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Ocean view

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Dryer
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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

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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. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Portland, ME

What's nearby

Fifth Maine Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Cross Insurance Arena - 29 min drive - 6.6 km
State Theatre - 29 min drive - 7.3 km
East End Beach - 39 min drive - 7.2 km
Sand Beach - 48 min drive - 9.2 km

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
‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬28 min drive
‪A&C Soda Shop - ‬33 min drive
‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬34 min drive
‪North43Bistro - ‬34 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 Richard Boyd Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey H.

2 October 2024

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

Perfectly located and comfortable

This was the perfect spot to stay on the island for a wedding. very comfortable and accommodating. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy C.

7 September 2024

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

Best spot on Peaks!

Perfect location and amenities! Could not have asked for a more comfortable and relaxing week💕

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacey K.

23 September 2024

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

Great stay

The house was perfect for our needs! The spacious loft was great for four teen boys, the beach was a very short walk just down the road, and the back deck and hammock were great for relaxing in the afternoons. Communication with host Megan was easy. Would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

28 August 2024

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

Lovely little house in quiet neighborhood

The house has everything you need for a week stay. It is a short walk to the ocean, and everything you need is in town, a short walk/drive away.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff B.

6 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Peaks Island retreat

Lovely spot and very quiet! Friendly people everywhere we went.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Y.

24 September 2024

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

Excellent Stay!

The cottage was beautiful and as described. We didn’t use the upstairs at all but it’s so cute and spacious. The island is very charming. Will definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

1 July 2024

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

Perfect Peaks

Another wonderful year on Peaks Island. The house is well appointed and perfect for our family. We look forward to staying again next year!

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

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

Ellen M.

14 July 2024

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

Mrs Ellen Medrano

Wonderful experience staying at the property with rapid response to any concerns we had (minor) & fabulous time! Quiet at night to sleep and close walk to Sandy beach and quick zip to Hannigan’s grocery or dock to meet guests if needed!-Love love loved this place! -P.s.-Meghan & Chuck are wonderful people to interact with & so thankful for them both!!!❤️👍😊🎉

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

Mindy C., Cape Elizabeth

6 September 2023

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

Perfect!

Absolutely perfect!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty V.

15 August 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

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

Patricia S.

1 September 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mindy C., Cape Elizabeth

13 July 2020

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

Perfect in every way!

Amazing week! This piece of paradise has everything you could possibly need or want! It’s all in the little things, and this home is filled with so many wonderful little things❤️ Peaks island is a special place, but having a sanctuary to call home for a week makes it even better. Beach fires, pier jumping, lobsters, crashing ocean waves, and scrabble on the deck....need I say more!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Luke D., Freedom

18 September 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

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

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

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

Patty V.

22 August 2019

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

Charming, Clean, and Perfectly Located

My family and I enjoyed a relaxing get-away at Meghan’s Peak’s Island cottage. Meghan is a perfect and conscientious host and was available for any questions/assistance throughout our visit. In fact, her responses to questions were even quicker than expected. The cottage was bright and spotless when we arrived with the appropriate linens folded on each bed. It was immediate clear that this was a well-cared-for retreat for a lucky family! The sunny master bedroom had more than enough closet and drawer space. The upstairs loft was perfect for 3 high school boys to have their own space. As a cook, I found the open kitchen well equipped and lovely to work in as the boys sat at the island for breakfast and lunches. The outside grill was a nice size for meat and veggies prepared all together. The neighborhood is quiet but friendly. The 10PM “quiet time” is absolutely appropriate. The “kids” found a campfire site along the water nearby and, after easily obtaining a permit via website, made s’mores one evening with other friends visiting the Peaks. We brought our car to the island making it easy to bring our groceries and luggage to the house. It was actually less expensive to bring the car on the ferry than to park in Portland! After that, it never moved until packing up and leaving! Although the cottage is conveniently within walking distance to “town” and the ferry, we rented a golf cart for the week. This made exploring a bit more fun, especially for the teens (fyi..need driver’s license) who spent a lot of time fishing on the Backshore and swimming at the Sandy Beach. The ferry made it convenient for a couple of visits to Portland as well as entertain a few friends from the Portland area for a lobster feast (with very fresh lobsters from the lobster shack right at the island ferry dock). Throughout the week, we purchased additional groceries and supplies at Hannigan’s Market and did not find the prices as outrageous as expected being on an island. Hannigan’s also makes a great “Maine Italian” sandwich which I miss back home in NJ. Lunch with a friend on the back deck at Cockeyed Gull was a bit pricy but well-worth the treat! The teens really enjoyed their “night out” for dinner at Island Lobster Company which, for the adults, has an awesome selection of summer cocktails! All in all, we had a terrific week on Peaks Island in this charming, clean, and perfectly-located cottage. And, Meghan could not have been a more attentive and thoughtful host!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

28 September 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 September 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

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.

Languages:

English

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