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5 Star Back Cove Apartment with water view!

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Great Room with large sectional and dining table for 4
Great Room with sunny window seat
Kitchen with dishwasher and washer/dryer
Water view from main room. Just steps from Back Cove - 4 mile walking trail.
Patio with water views

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 Star Back Cove Apartment with water view!

Spacious, elegant new construction, 1 BR apartment, includes full kitchen with washer/dryer, spa like bathroom with plush towels, king bed, private terrace with grill, off street parking, separate entrance, A/C and cable/internet. Only steps from Back Cove Trail. Includes Full kitchen, terrace with grill, parking, Separate entrance, king bed, washer/dryer, in unit, A/C, cable, internet, and wheelchair accessible bathroom. 1.5 miles to Old Port. Ideal locations for walking or biking, 1/2 mile to supermarket, 1/4 Mile drug stores and more.

Come stay in our luxuriously appointed apartment and enjoy all the opportunities that Portland has to offer.


STHR-004131-2022
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STHR-006794-2025
Property # 4589724ha
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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the neighborhood

Portland

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Back Cove, a neighborhood in Portland. Shoppers can check out Maine Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fitzpatrick Stadium or Hadlock Field.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Maine Celtics - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Southern Maine - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of New England - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hadlock Field - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • State Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 3 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Great Lost Bear - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Continental - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Big Sky Bread Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Smoked Portland - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Star Back Cove Apartment with water view! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 Star Back Cove Apartment with water view!?

As of May 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 Star Back Cove Apartment with water view! on May 19, 2026 start from $351, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Star Back Cove Apartment with water view!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Star Back Cove Apartment with water view!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Star Back Cove Apartment with water view! located?

Located in Back Cove, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casco Bay, University of Southern Maine, and Southworth Planetarium. Fitzpatrick Stadium and Bayside Bowl are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ed o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is great. Fireplace was a welcome addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2026
Thanks. Hope everything goes well re son’s apartment. Please keep me posted :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful apartment, excellent host, beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2025
Thanks. Hope to see you again soon. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ed o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Host has beautiful location and apartment with thoughtful amenities. Kitchen well equip. comfortable bed. Electric fireplace was great. Window seat reading books watching the sun, awesome. Steps from the back bay with water views and trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2026
Thanks! Hope to see you (& meet you) next time:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a great place to spend time and very convenient for all the sites of Portland
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aldon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and experience. Beth is a wonderful host and a delight to talk with. We will definitely stay here again when in Portland!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2025
Thank you. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Beth has a beautiful place, she was so warm and welcoming, amazing host and so hospitable. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2025
Thank you. Loved meeting you both. Hope to see you again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay...Clean, quiet, beautifully decorated views of the bay from window...A Highly recommend..A gracious host...thanks..we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan a.

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

Great location

Can cook take nice walk
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2025
Thanks :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this cozy apt! The seating area was comfortable and nice to have the washer/dryer handy. Our host was attentive, friendly and helpful while respecting our privacy. It was a perfect location, lovely bayview & close to everything. I would stay there again iin a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed with Beth the last three or four times we’ve visited Portland. We’ll keep going back. The apartment is perfect, Beth is the best host, the neighborhood is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2025
Thank you. Look forward to seeing you again. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the nicest basement apartment that I've ever seen. Comfortable, tons of light, outdoor patio, great location for walking and getting around Portland, plus a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay with Beth. Everything is excellent. Bed is super comfortable, space is comfortable and well appointed. We love staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect choice for my husband and me! The location was overlooking the water with a great walking trail along it. The apartment was beautiful and had so many thoughtful touches! Beth was always available to answer any questions. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2025
Thank you. Hope to see you again soon. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable. Enjoyed walking the Back Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2025
Thanks. Hope to see you again soon :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Another Great Stay

Have visited here a few times…:lovely apt, lovely location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2023
Thanks. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Another great stay.

Once again accommodations were quiet, comfortable and relaxing. And having on site parking is a plus. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 10, 2025
Thank you so much. Sorry for confusion. Hope to see you again soon :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Bayview visit

Wonderful host, beautiful apartment, and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 4, 2024
Thank you 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Perfect getaway

We had a wonderful stay here - everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 3, 2023
Thanks. Hope to see you again soon. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great Host Great Location

Very close location to the Old Port, super easy to grab an uber and get into town hassle free. Host's are very nice and keep this space very clean and well setup for guests. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 8, 2023
Thanks. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Wonderful accommodations

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The neighborhood is lovely. And walking distance to Rose’s Bagels!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2023
So glad you liked it. Hope to see you again. Sorry we missed saying goodbye. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Portland awesome trip!

The property and location were amazing! Great site, great host, wonderful space and we enjoyed it so much. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beth's apartment is top notch! Comfortable, sophisticated and stylish, just like Beth! Bed was comfortable, bath well appointed, really everything we needed for our 3 plus week stay. Thanks for taking great care of us. We'll be back!
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2025
Thank you for being such great guests! Hope to see you again soon :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Best location

Best location to Portland
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you! We love the location (& view of the city) too!! Please come again! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Great spot

Generous hosts provided a clean, newly renovated home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm C.

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

Weekend getaway

This place was perfect for a weekend of quiet and comfort. It was close to downtown and every thing we wanted to do or a place to eat. Best is awesome as a host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 4, 2024
Thanks. Hope to see you again soon 😊

About the host

Hosted by Beth Harrington-Howes, 93 Clifton Street, Portland ME 04103

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