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Island cottage 20 mins from Portland, Maine, USA, with hourly car ferry. Ideal location for enjoying relaxing sea breezes as well as easily sightseeing the northeastern part of the United States.
House • Portland ME United States
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Hospitality Description: Regarding the hospitality category only: We have a guest bedroom to offer. It doesn’t have an en-suite bathroom. But if this is of interest we’re happy to have you stay with us and the pups. Of course we’re happy to share some meals and conversation if you’d enjoy that.
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Listed November 2025
Views 116
General Overview
Peaks Island is part of the lively city of Portland. The quick ferry ride over makes it feel worlds apart though! We love having meals or sitting on the large covered porch on the first floor, or having a glass of wine on the second story deck while watching the boats going by in the bay! We love island living combined with Peaks’ easy access to Portland and all it has to offer. Biking or walking around the island is something we especially enjoy. We occasionally enjoy exploring the Maine seacoast’s art museums, iconic lighthouses, and quaint small towns.
The Space
On the first floor is the sunny living room (natural light is important to one of us!) The kitchen is well equipped (we enjoy cooking). There are two full baths. We spend most of our time on the large front porch or upstairs deck in the warmer weather because we enjoy being outside whenever possible. The eat-in-kitchen and dining room are also on the first floor. We have two bedrooms upstairs, both with queen beds. The main bedroom has some limited waterviews in the summer and much better views once the leaves come down. There is a full bath with a tub on the second floor. The first floor bathroom has a walk in shower. In addition to the front porch, there is a deck on the back for those who enjoy basking in the sun.
Guest Access
There are steps to get into the house and then a full flight of stairs to get to the bedrooms located on the second floor.
To get to Peaks Island, Casco Bay Lines provides almost hourly ferry service until about 11 pm. The ferry accommodates both pedestrians and vehicles.
Notes
PLU only has the 0-2 or 2 and older category for children. The stairs have a turn at the bottom. So the stairs would not be ideal for kids who haven’t fully mastered climbing stairs.
Likewise for anyone who has concerns about climbing steeper stairs or stairs with a turn.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Village
Beach
Water
Cycling
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
The island has a full service grocery with a deli, beer, wine, alcohol, etc. There are three restaurants, two cafes, and public library. Two restaurants and one of the cafes close for the winter.
Portland is a smaller city (68,000) with a lively downtown created by it popularity as a tourist destination, a gastronomic hub, and numerous art galleries. The northeastern part of the United States tends to be liberal, as does coastal Maine, and Portland, Maine is definitely a liberal/progressive city. Peaks Island is a very progressive oriented community.
Getting to my home
For international travel, flying into Boston, Massachusetts/Logan Airport. There is regular bus service to Portland by Concord Coach lines. There is also less frequent train service by Amtrack.
Once in Portland to get to Peaks, Casco Bay Lines CBL (ferry service) is located at 56 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine. If you don't have, or wish to leave your car in Portland, there is freight service through CBL. Peaks Island has very inexpensive taxi service. Our house is less then a half mile from the ferry landing, an easy walk for those who enjoy walking!
Nearest airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM) for domestic flights
Logan, Boston, Massachusetts for international flights
Getting Around
There is taxi service on Peaks.
Portland has a bus, train and airport terminal.
We have bicycles available use. Some island visitors like to rent golf carts. If you you’re interested in renting one for an extended period of time you probably need to reserve one in advance. We can get you updated information on this if you’re interested.
The island grocery is 0.4 miles from the house.
We walk or bike wherever we go on the island.
Boston. Massachusetts is 115 miles (hour and 45 min drive from Portland).
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
What we can offer of course depends on our availability, but we're always happy to assist with questions about the area, suggestions on interesting things to do, favorite places to go, and potentially meet up to also hear about your travels experiences. One of us is a tour guide with a local bicycle shop (so he can easily do this local guide thing 🙂).
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