Location: Peaks Island, Portland & Casco Bay, Maine, USA (From airport: 10 min taxi to terminal, 17 min ferry to Peaks)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Cottage, house
Address: 274 Island Ave., Peaks Island, Maine 04108, USA
The Feathered Nest is a tranquil hideaway on Peaks Island, Maine, with a view of Diamond Passage. It's just an 8-minute walk from the Casco Bay ferry to/from Portland, and a hop, skip and a jump to Centennial Beach. Peaks Island offers boating, walking, bicycling, picnicking, birdwatching, plus some nice restaurants. There are several nice sandy beaches. Portland is convenient for entertainment and shopping.
Wraparound porch! If you're like us, you'll spend most of your waking hours on the spacious front deck - at the picnic table or in the generous hot tub - watching the birds (birders, ask for a list), the deer, and the boats go by. The living room has windows galore. Even when you're indoors you'll feel as if you're outdoors. If it gets chilly there's a wood stove to keep you cozy (oil heat, too).
The dining room has sliders to the deck - so you won't miss any of the action. The modern kitchen is well-equipped, including a convection oven (we love to cook!) and a dishwasher (who wants to wash dishes on vacation?!) ...plus, there's a Weber grill on the porch. Upstairs, the master bedroom is spacious with great windows and views. It has a queen size bed.
The guest bedroom has a double bed. Both beds have high quality mattresses so you can count on waking up refreshed. Plus, for overflow guests, the sofa is mattress quality (twin size). The sumptuous upstairs bathroom has a double shower to die for! It's made of beautiful hand-painted Talavera tile from Mexico. And, for those chilly mornings, the tiled floor has built-in heat! A half bath is conveniently located on the main floor, and a washer and dryer in the cellar.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Renters are responsible for laundering them.
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove : (oil heat too)
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed : The sofa is mattress quality, twin size.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Large enough for 4-5 adults. Great views under the stars!
- Cable/Satellite TV : Basic cable service.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Where we tend to congregate...
- Cooking Utensils Provided : We love to cook, so you will find everything you need, including food staples and a wide selection of herbs and condiments.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher : (who wants to do dishes on vacation?!)
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : If you're like us, you'll live on the deck!
- Lanai : The sheltered side porch is perfect for quiet reading, maybe an afternoon snooze.
- View/Location
- Water View : Enjoy watching the boats go by in Diamond Passage.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Books! Birdfeeders Great collection of jigsaw puzzles!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : (sorry, I'm allergic!)
- Kid Friendly : Baby gates on 2nd floor at top of stairs, and on the front deck. Still, it is not "child-proof."
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Mid Season ..May 21 - Jun 24 ..$990/week ..$590/weekend ..$690/holiday weeke
High Season ..Jun 25 - Aug 27 ..$1,390/week ..Minimum 1 week; preference for longe
Mid Season ..Aug 28 - Oct 31 ..$990/week ..$590/weekend ..$690/holiday weekend.
Off Season ..Nov 1 - May 21 ..$790/week ..$450/weekend ..$550/holiday weekend.
(All Vacation Rentals Subject to 7% Maine Tax)
Security deposit required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2002
I have lived most of my adult life in Maine, USA. Now I live and work in the Boston area, but we still head to Maine every chance we get. We love spending time at our island cottage (VRBO listing #118778). Of course, children and two grandchildren are a big draw! In the winters, I am lucky to be able to tele-commute from Casa Guadalupe in Merida, Mexico (VRBO listing #118785) for a month or two. Since we can't be in both places at once, it's gratifying that we can share our special homes with others!
Property Photos
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- View from the living room and deck - Peak Island Real Estate Vacation Rental
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- Living room - Peak Island Real Estate Vacation Rental
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- Dining room - and a peek of the hot tub on the deck! - Peak Island Real Estate Vacation Rental
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- Gourmet kitchen
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- Dual shower with hand-painted Mexican Talavera tile, heated floor!
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