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Maine Getaway: Bright Beautiful Back Cove Home Near Woodfords Corner & Old Port

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Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fitness facility
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • University of Southern Maine
    16 min walk
  • University of New England
    2 min drive
  • Portland Exposition Building
    3 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    11 min drive

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About the area

Portland

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Back Cove vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Casco Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of University of Southern Maine. University of New England and Westbrook College Historic District are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Southern Maine - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • State Theatre - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Thompson's Point - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 4 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Great Lost Bear - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rose Foods - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Maine Getaway: Bright Beautiful Back Cove Home Near Woodfords Corner & Old Port

Luxurious three-bedroom, two and a half bath New England Cape in Portland’s gorgeous Back Cove neighborhood. You get the entire home to yourself. https://www.businessinsider.com/best-northeast-cities-to-live-ranked-2020-6

Recently renovated, the house features a large, brand-new kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, quartz countertops, open shelves, and kitchen island with butcher block countertop. It’s a chef’s dream! The house boasts an expansive great room with 19-ft cathedral ceilings, polished concrete floors with radiant heat, a spiral staircase that leads to a loft that can serve as a home office, a home theatre with 180” screen HD projector and JBL sound system, skylights, and an extra-large entryway closet.

The second-floor master suite includes a walk-in closet and a newly finished modern spa master bath complete with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and towel warmer! This bright, sunny home includes oak and tile floors throughout, two first-floor bedrooms and full bath, a new dining room, and additional space in the basement with a large laundry closet, half-bath, and tv den.

Enjoy the freshly landscaped yard and take in the water views from the front yard. The home also has ample on and off-street parking. You will be minutes from the Old Port, East End, Arts District, West End, and Downtown Portland, and steps away from Baxter Boulevard’s gorgeous walking trail on the water, and all that Woodford’s Corner has to offer—including Woodford F & B, Big Sky Bakery, Bird & Co., and Maiz. We are also 5 minutes to East End Beach and 15 minutes to Willard Beach in South Portland.

Please note we have an outdoor security camera near the side entrance.

Check out more photos on our Instagram page www.instagram.com/backcovehome

Property manager

Aviva

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Unit size: 2700 sq ft (250.8 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Maine Getaway: Bright Beautiful Back Cove Home Near Woodfords Corner & Old Port Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great city
The house is very well taken care of and is in a great location! It's a short distance from pretty much all of the good stuff to do and enjoy in Portland. We loved our week in Portland, especially because of our stay in this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luting C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Great place for a group with lots of amenities! Only thing I’d say is that there should be adjustable coverings on the skylights or a warning so people know to bring sleep masks (especially for the upstairs master). Once the sun was up by 6AM in the summer, it was hard to keep sleeping
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back Cove Gem
This was the perfect home base for our trip to Portland. Minutes from the Back Cove trail, and a quick drive away from the Old Port area. Coveside Coffee is great coffee shop just a few houses down the street. The house itself is beautiful and was perfect for our family. The kitchen is well appointed and has everything you might need. The loft/study area is a great place to read and work. And we enjoyed move nights with the projector. Thanks to Aviva for being such a gracious host during our stay there!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back Cove Home
Our stay at Aviva's place was perfect for our family of 4! We were welcomed with delicious local treats including popcorn, maple syrup and blueberry jam (which we ate every morning!). The kitchen was awesome and our girls loved eating at the breakfast bar. The chalk wall, games, crayons & paper, train tracks and more helped keep them occupied when we were getting ready in the morning or in between adventures throughout the day. It was a huge perk to have these awesome activities in the house for the kids!!! There was even recorded kids shows on the DVR...which also brings me to comment on the fun that was the TV projector! We were also so thankful to have A/C since there was a heat wave while we were there. And one of the best parts of staying at this house was the amazing location. We enjoyed take out from the awesome restaurants in the area (we LOVED Bird and Co and Maiz, and Coveside Coffee was conveniently steps away for my coffee loving husband), enjoyed the Back Cove trail down the street where the kids rode their bikes, and were a quick drive to breweries and downtown Portland. We couldn't have asked for a better week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and amenities
All of the little “extras” and touches really made this stay perfect for us! From the guide book to games to items in the pantry we couldn’t have asked for a more rounded and lovely place. We felt right at home as soon as we walked in the door. We didn’t want to leave! Wonderful communication with the owners as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect first stay in Portland
We loved our stay here. The house is updated, comforting and spacious. Location is in a cute, quiet neighborhood. Close to a trail for morning workouts and a short drive to great local spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great updated home with nice touches
This is a lovely property that has been remodeled with all of the modern touches and was very comfortable and cozy. Close to all that we wanted to see. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., New Canaan, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, well appointed house perfect for families on a quiet residential street
What a delight to find this beautifully updated and spacious house in Portland’s Back Cove neighborhood! It was perfect for our family of four, which includes two teenagers. The house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood with lots of families, and there is a great 3.5 mile running/biking trail around the Back Cove that is just minutes from the house. When it comes to the house itself, Aviva has really thought of everything here! The new kitchen, which looks like it could grace the pages of a design magazine, is very well stocked. Our kids loved the sun-drenched loft for hanging out, and my husband also used it for doing some work while we were there. The beds are comfortable with soft linens and great pillows, there were plenty of nice towels, and also plenty of paper products (something you don’t often find in rentals). The projector in the living room was fun for watching movies at night. Aviva is a great host: communicative and helpful, and she even surprised us with a sweet welcome gift of Maine-sourced goodies. Her restaurant recommendations were terrific and we happily worked our way through her list. When we ran into a problem with the garbage disposal, she had a plumber come out the very next day. We can’t say enough great things about this find. We’d definitely stay here again on our next trip to Portland!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Back Cove Home!
Our Woodfords area home was perfect for my family of 4 plus my parents. The home is updated and beautifully decorated. It was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. We ate out most of the time so we didn't need much in the kitchen but it looked like it had anything we would have needed for a home cooked meal. The neighborhood was close to some great restaurants as well as the Old Port area and airport. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021