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Panoramic Sea Views • Oceanic Hot Tub • Epic Food Scene

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A two-story house with a stone retaining wall, a staircase with white railings, and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious living room with a black leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A wooden deck with a white railing, a chair, and a view of the ocean and a distant island.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a dark blue leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With a hot tub, this cottage accommodates 12 guests across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 separate living room and a jetted bathtub. Enjoy beach views from the patio while exploring nearby activities like sailing, birdwatching, and swimming. Visit attractions such as the Fifth Maine Museum and Umbrella Cover Museum.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Fifth Maine Museum
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Place, Fifth Maine Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Umbrella Cover Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Richard Boyd Art Gallery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st floor (Queen) Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

2 Twins Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Child Bed

Office 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed

Primary (Queen) Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor Full Bath (Jacuzzi tub)

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

2nd (main) Floor Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

3rd floor Full Bath (Separate Shower + Clawfoot Tub)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Panoramic Sea Views • Oceanic Hot Tub • Epic Food Scene

Minimum stay: 7 nights in Summer, 2 nights year round, and 3+ nights for holidays. Checkin 10a/checkout 4p (but not on Saturdays).

Gather with loved ones at Selkies' Rest: Cozy 4 season Peaks Island cottage overlooks crashing waves with panoramic ocean views/sounds from every room. Roof decks+porches+hot tub+.4 mile walk to ferry. Explore Peaks or hit Portland's thriving food/music scene. Fully equipped: gourmet kitchen, fireplace, board games, music, books, garden, outdoor hot tub, & indoor jacuzzi.

The turn onto Whitehead Street offers breathtaking ocean views of the cliffs on Cushing's Island. It stops island visitors in their tracks. Out come the cameras.

That view can be yours, in abundance, and from every room. Selkies' Rest Cottage offers four decks/porches (all with water views), a hot tub, indoor jacuzzi, clawfoot tub, luxury glass shower, two queen beds, two twin beds, a futon and a sofabed (both full), and two fold-out ottoman cots to sleep as many as 12 (if everyone is very friendly!) in 1400 efficient square feet of indoor space split across 3 floors. Enjoy a guest suite and home office on the ground floor, kitchen, dining, and seating areas on the main floor, and two bedrooms on the 3rd floor.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Selkies' Rest is a .4 mile walk from the Peaks Island ferry landing, so you're close to all the restaurants and shops that "Down Front" offers so don't have to deal with bringing a car on the crowded summer ferries. (Most Peaks rentals with ocean views/crashing waves/wave sounds require a car to access).

CAPACITY: Nightly rental fee includes 5 free additional guests (total of 6).
Extra guests are permitted (per person/per night fee) up to a total of 12, BUT, Selkies' is a SMALL 1400 sq ft cottage on 3 floors. Dining table seats up to 10. Please carefully review bed details in listing to understand the provisional extra bedding outside of bedrooms.

NO EVENTS: parties/gatherings/folks dropping by not allowed (they're not insured!)

NO AC AND NO TV: by design and for the environment. just open windows and doors and let sea breezes do the job for you.

NO SMOKING/VAPING: Smoking, vaping, cigars, any evidence of any flame STRICTLY prohibited anywhere in/on property: $500 penalty per violation Portland license STHR-007513-2026
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
NOT CHILDPROOFED heights/open stairs/outlets/glass
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Events

No events allowed
Includes casual gatherings, hair & makeup, photos
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Any flames prohibited inside and outside $500 fine
By booking I confirm I READ and ACCEPTED all listing details, rules, and promise to PAY all applicable fines here: https://----------------
I agree to no parties/gatherings, no extra visitors (even in yard), no fire hazards, keeping sand out of the home and hot tub, no pets
By booking I confirm I READ and UNDERSTOOD details of all bedding arrangements and capacity info in the listing and planning guide.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STHR-007513-2026
Property # 1367640vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Note from host: Includes casual gatherings, hair & makeup, photos
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Peaks Island

Located in Peaks Island, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. Portland Head Light and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Merrill Auditorium or Cross Insurance Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Fifth Maine Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Umbrella Cover Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Richard Boyd Art Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Battery Steele - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Battery Steele - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 39 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DiMillo's On the Water - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Luke’s Lobster - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Eventide Oyster Co. - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Twelve - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Panoramic Sea Views • Oceanic Hot Tub • Epic Food Scene pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Panoramic Sea Views • Oceanic Hot Tub • Epic Food Scene?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Panoramic Sea Views • Oceanic Hot Tub • Epic Food Scene?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Panoramic Sea Views • Oceanic Hot Tub • Epic Food Scene?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Panoramic Sea Views • Oceanic Hot Tub • Epic Food Scene located?

Located in the heart of Peaks Island, this cottage is steps away from Casco Bay and Fifth Maine Museum. Umbrella Cover Museum and House Island are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Laura Fitton

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Purchasing a seaside home was a lifelong dream, sharing it with you is a great pleasure.

Why they chose this property

I knew immediately that this was the right home to realize my lifelong dream of living by the sea because the unique location gives it the feeling of oceanfront without the risks of direct frontage or a flood zone.

What makes this property unique

Selkies' Rest is a cozy and lovingly appointed year-round home that's absolutely gorgeous inside and out. Her location by the crashing waves of a favorite rocky outcropping makes for spectacular sights and sounds. You can see the ocean from every room - even in the basement - and there are 4 decks for getting outside to soak it all in. Speaking of soaking, you can end each night stargazing from your own private hot tub. This vacation home truly has everything.

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