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Adorable, Bright and By the Bay!

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, and pendant lighting.
A living room with a grey sofa, a patterned rug, and a white coffee table.
A dining area with a white table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of a living room with a sofa and a window.
A wooden deck with a white railing, a beige chair, a small table, and a green basket.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Falmouth, ME
  • Place, Mackworth Island State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Thompson's Point
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Adorable, Bright and By the Bay!

Adorable, clean, and updated home with 4 spacious bedrooms! Walking distance to Mackworth Island, and a stone’s throw to Portland. This home is the perfect stay for your celebratory weekend or extended staycation in the Portland/Falmouth area! Open concept living/dining area, 1.5 baths, close drive to tons of dining options, airport, and Maine's gorgeous beaches. Family friendly with a private backyard and plenty of room to sprawl out throughout your stay!

Downtown Portland is 2.5 miles from the house, close to breweries, and all the dining options Portland and Falmouth have to offer!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Please strip any beds slept in and leave in bedroom.
Run dishwasher prior to departure otherwise $50.00 fee will be charged.
All trash to be put in trash and recycle bins in garage. No other garage use allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3256065vb
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

Falmouth

Falmouth is home to this holiday home. State Theatre and Portland Head Light are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Maine Mall. Gilsland Farm Audubon Center and Portland Observatory are also worth visiting.
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Falmouth, ME

What's nearby

  • Mackworth Island State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gilsland Farm Audubon Center - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • State Theatre - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Thompson's Point - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 6 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anania's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • Dunkin'

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable, Bright and By the Bay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Adorable, Bright and By the Bay!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable, Bright and By the Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable, Bright and By the Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable, Bright and By the Bay! located?

Situated in Falmouth, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Casco Bay and Mackworth Island State Park. Gilsland Farm Audubon Center and Eastern Promenade are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Close to everything. The house is very clean and nice. I would recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Merideth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice place to stay although it is directly on a major Rt. Luna’s coffee cafe is must and is just 5 minutes away
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and great communication with host. Be warned the upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms have low ceilings like many cape houses and we bumped our heads repeatedly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a really great, central location and was very easy to find. The biggest issue was that there are only window AC units in 3 of the 4 bedrooms, but none in the main living areas. The host mentioned there were several fans, but apparently they were removed by previous guests. The heat caused some of the doors to swell up as well, so we couldn’t close one of the bedroom doors. But we were also there during a really hot week, so I’m sure it’s fine if you book outside of peak summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mike C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Perhaps this was in the description, but we missed the fact that the property is located on a very, very busy street and we had trouble sleeping at night because of the sound of the traffic. The bathroom shower curtain continuously fell down as we were trying to bathe and we could not get it to stay up (we tried many times). The bathroom sink did not drain (we were able to fix that). The living room furniture and rug were stained and dirty. The second floor bathroom's ceiling was so low, it was hard to use (but we are a family of tall people). On a plus note, the main floor bed was comfortable and it is a short walk to a very nice park (but you have to cross the very busy street to get there). For the price, we expected a nicer place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2026
Mike, we’re sorry to receive such a negative review and wish you had reached out during your stay regarding the shower curtain and drain—we would have sent someone over to fix ASAP! I’ve shared your concerns regarding the furniture and rug with our cleaning company, however we replaced all living room furniture this spring prior to rentals! Our house is an historical, updated cape, with prime real estate in the Falmouth Flats. All homes in the prestigious neighborhood are older with 7’ ceilings on second floors. Best of luck!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shelby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan and Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is convenient to downtown Portland, Thompson's Point and walking distance to a great State park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Convenient location, nice and clean house. Right on Rt 1 which is quite busy most of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nina M.

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

Great stay!

Visiting Portland for a wedding & our group was very comfortable. All the rooms were clean and we had everything we needed for a great weekend. The location made it very easy to get to downtown Portland for the festivities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very sweet and comfortable home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Shower Visit

Great place for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Great!

Great location. Cute and comfortable home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Jacqueline B.

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

New England dream!

Such a stunning coastal vacation home perfect for your dream New England vacation. Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg S.

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

Great stay 10min from Portland

The property was great and 100% as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Easy access to Portland!

House was easy to access off the main road, clean, and just a short ride into downtown Portland. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

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

Great House

We had a great stay here for a long family weekend. The house is outside the hustle and bustle of Portland but a very quick and easy drive in. Also a quick drive from downtown Falmouth which has great restaurants and shops. More than enough space for the family and was great to have so much space to spread out. A great house and would recommend anyone rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Easy stay near Portland!

The house is exactly as advertised. Very easy stay in Portland, quick drive to everything. House is super clean and has everything you need. Located on a busier street, but quiet, fenced-in backyard. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Lovely home near Portland, Maine

It was a lovely VRBO close to Portland. It was clean and spacious. We enjoyed chatting on the screened in porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Good home base

This property was nicely redone, cute decor, and very clean. It worked well for our family of 4 while visiting Portland. It was a good location for getting to the places we wanted to go. It is on a busy highway so it's not a place for coming to relax and lounge around, but that was not what we needed so it was perfect. It did have a cute and comfy back screened in porch to enjoy at the end of the day. Host left a nice snack basket and had fresh flowers in the kitchen and master bedroom which was a nice touch. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

jennifer j.

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

Short stay in Portland

We had a quick family getaway over July 4 at this house. The location worked well for us being just 10 min from my son and daughter-in-law’s home. And it was great to be able to be just a short walk from a good viewing of Portland’s fireworks. As other reviewers have mentioned, the house is on a well trafficked road and there is noise but there is a back porch and yard. The beds were comfortable. The upstairs rooms have low ceilings and funny angles that are awkward so beware any tall folks in your party.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

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

Sisters’ Trip

My sisters and I came to visit our brother who lives in Portland. The house was neat and clean and comfortable. Conveniently located within 10 minutes of just about every place we wanted to go. Lovely updated kitchen and bathroom. Good water pressure. Love the modern mirror in the bathroom. Air conditioners worked well to keep us cool. It was in the 90’s the first couple days we visited. We enjoyed chatting around the kitchen table and relaxing in the living room. We would highly recommend this property and will likely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Birthday weekend house

Nice house for my group of 4, with adequate space for a couple more if needed. House was cleaned and tidy and is accurately presented in the pictures you see in this listing. A missed opportunity by our group to utilize the backyard space, including the porch and grill. Window AC units in each bedroom for temperature control. House is on a busy road so you will hear traffic noise, however it didn’t interfere with our access to the house or our ability to come and go from the property. Quick drive into Portland and to the airport from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cozy place just outside Portland

We rented this place for a girls' weekend trip. It was about an 8-minute drive to downtown Portland which was nice, but it was on a busy street so not as much of a neighborhood feel. The kitchen was nice and updated and the living room was cozy. We had six adults with us, so it was a little difficult with only one shower but we made it work. The upstairs bedrooms were a little oddly spaced - it felt like we were always ducking moving about to try and not hit the ceiling fan nor the slanted ceilings. The back screened-in patio was nice to have our coffees and read during the mornings. The property host was communicative and responded quickly to a few questions that I asked. Overall, a good stay but just wouldn't recommend it for groups of more than 3 or 4 adults!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Anisha F.

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

Took advantage of my family while my mother was in the ICU.

I’m Dan, a US Navy sailor currently on emergency leave because my mother was in critical condition at Maine Medical Center. My parents were on vacation at the time and we have no family in the area, so we had been hopping from place to place as her prognosis develops. My wife booked this property to give us a place to live for a little while. We have an evolving group of people with us as people fly in and out to support my mom. We asked if they would waive their max occupancy, to which they cordially agreed. On arrival, we found that the property was more cramped than we had expected, but decided to stay considering the circumstances. The place was hot from the summer heat so we turned on the A/Cs. After a few minutes, the increased power draw blew a fuse. Based on the property’s outdated electrical, we expected this was likely to happen again and notified the property owner of our intention to find other accommodations. We requested a partial refund, offering to pay for the first night. Unwilling to compromise, they told us they were sending a handyman to replace the fuse and would not refund us. We filed with Vrbo, only to be told we were welcome to return to the property. The prorated refund would have been around $5k. You return home from 6 months of deployment in the Middle East because your mother is dying and the first group of people you do business with immediately steal $5k out of your pocket! Wish I was making this up, honestly just sad.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashley provided an awesome stay. The location was phenomenal, only a short drive into DT Portland. There were plenty of Ubers available!Our stay was clean, and exactly as listed. Ashley was very easy to get in touch with and responded quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026

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