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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to private beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Place, Umbrella Cover Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Richard Boyd Art Gallery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Thompson's Point
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Twin 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.
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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

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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No
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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Peaks Island

Located in Peaks Island, this vacation 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 and Portland Observatory. Portland Performing Arts Center and Center for Cultural Exchange are also worth visiting.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Umbrella Cover Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Richard Boyd Art Gallery - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • State Theatre - 32 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 35 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Thompson's Point - 38 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Second Rodeo Coffee - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Twelve - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Mesa Grande Taquera - ‬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 does it cost to stay at Evergreen cottage 5' from the water with private beach.?

As of Apr 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Evergreen cottage 5' from the water with private beach. on Jun 15, 2026 start from $722, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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.?

Check-out 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 vacation 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 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! I could have stayed on the screen porch watching, listening to, and smelling the ocean all week. We love Peaks Island, and this is the favorite place we’ve stayed among all our visits! Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

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

Glorious week at evergreen

We loved our stay at evergreen! The owner was extremely helpful and communicative, and the view off the porch was priceless
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Betsy W.

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

Two week stay in Peaks

My husband myself and two kids enjoyed a great trip to Peaks. Lots of space for the four of us in this traditional Maine cottage. The view from the porch is the highlight. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean J.

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

Perfect

Wonderful, very special location. Lovely screened porch and comfortable open floor plan on first floor. The views are fabulous with an ever changing pageant of boats.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is everything a seaside Maine cottage should be but also so much more! It was simple yet perfectly appointed with comfortable beds and ample seating for dining and relaxing. It easily accommodated six adults. The highlight however was the fabulous porch with its beautiful ocean views. Most of the week was spent there, listening to the water and watching the parade of ferries. The cottage's location was also ideal for kayaking and we made good use of the owner's kayaks. For those times we wanted to be "connected" to the outside world, we appreciated the high speed internet and satellite tv.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

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

unmatched natural beauty

It was very relaxing and a beautiful spot. My family came for a day visit and loved the spot. They said just wanted to stay on the porch. Though many ventured down to the ocean.My one reservation was that the ceiling were too low upstairs in the bedrooms. Banging your head on the support beams was not at all enjoyable.Eric was a gentlman and very accomodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred H.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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