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Welcome to our unique Maine seaside island cottage rental Selkies Rest: Portland
Relax and enjoy spectacular views on our Maine seaside cottage roof deck
Master bedroom with ocean views, private roofdeck, and walk in closet
Property grounds
Enjoy gorgeous ocean views/panoramic seascapes from your seaside cottage rental

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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)
    ‪39 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
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

Minimum age to rent: 25

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
This property uses wind and solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Peaks Island

Located in Peaks Island, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Monument Square 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

  • ‪Second Rodeo Coffee - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Mesa Grande Taquera - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬32 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 Richard Boyd Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with beautiful views! House was perfect for a quiet little weekend getaway. Host was very welcoming and responded to messages right away. Also, house was walking distance from the ferry, huge plus!
View from master bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
Thank you beautiful location and loved the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy b.

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

Fun weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
Thanks so much for choosing us and taking such good care of our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Perfect for our women’s weekend.

Perfect place for our group of 6 40-50 year old moms to relax and rejuvenate.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
Thanks kindly, Margaret. It was a pleasure to host your group.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Fall Family Trip

Adorable beach house within walking distance from the ferry. Lovely views of the water and the house is set up perfectly for quality family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Nice quiet area with a view

Enjoyed walking the island and taking the ferry to Portland. Would stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thanks for choosing us for your getaway, Melissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorean H.

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

Great getaway

What a wonderful place to hang out with friends for a couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Perfect getaway

Beautiful home in an idyllic location. Couldn’t ask for anything more
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for a short family vacation in close proximity to Portland where we could fall asleep listening to the ocean waves, and Selkies Rest did not disappoint! Great location easily walkable to the island's restaurants and ferry, even for young children. Multiple different decks to enjoy. Loved the swinging chair on the front porch. The master suite was great... ended and started each day on the attached deck with its beautiful ocean view. The kitchen/dining/living room area was very spacious, and well stocked with board games (and a piano!) to entertain the kids. The host was very communicative. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie N.

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

Selkie’s nest is a great place to nest!

The home had amazing ocean views! 7 min walk to the beach or to main restaurants and shops. Our family of six adults found the home spacious enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

Perfect Peaks Island Stay

Laura's home is beautiful, spotless, relaxing and in the perfect location. It is walking distance to the primary sand beach on the island, and less than 5 minutes from picnic point where my daughter spends hours looking for seaglass. We will certainly be back to this gorgeous home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean V.

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

Amazing Weekend

Start to finish, it was a great experience and beautiful home. It was everything we needed and the host had great communication. First time on the island and we plan to go back! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

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

Prime Peaks

Our family of 6 stayed here to attend a weekend wedding on Peaks. Very good location for us and comfortable for our mixed group with the younger folks sleeping on the ground floor and the older ( early to bed folks) up on the 3rd floor. Cozy house with lots of windows and decks to enjoy the views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you, it was a pleasure to host you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard C.

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

Relaxing Island getaway

This beautiful home on the quiet island was a wonderful balance to relax with quiet off season island life while being walking distance to the ferry and city. The market on the island had everything needed to eat in and the home had everything needed to make us feel right at home. The sun rises were a gorgeous site to see from the decks or from the nearby island point.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Family filled vacation

We’ve been coming to Peaks Island for 40+ years. We loved having this space for our family. Selkies Rest is asily accessible to the ferry and “downtown,”close to our favorite beach, has beautiful views, tons of windows to let the breeze in and listen to the ocean. It was very easy to get in touch with the owner. We loved our stay with our teenage children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald B.

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

Peaks island

We overall, had a great time. The house was in a great location and close to the Ferry and restaurants. The only thing I’d recommend was a couple more AC units in the main living area, and bedroom downstairs. With continuous hot weather the house was quite warm when we arrived. It did cool down at night, but still during the day it was warm. The home was clean and had lots of games and activities for kids. My family enjoyed the piano. I also wished we could’ve had visitors inside, without a fee. I feel that rule is quite strict and not accommodating to families that may want a visitor (that does not stay over night). But everything was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie O.

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

Lobster Get Away

The house was perfect and location was beautiful. We found this property by chance, as we weren't looking to stay on the island originally. We are so glad we did. The walk to the ferry was very convenient, and the walk around the island was stunning. The house was clean, functional and had an amazing view. It couldn't have worked out any better. We look forward to returning again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

caleb s.

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

short stay success

Charming house close to the ferry line. Great location to two public access beaches. We didn’t need to rent a golf cart since it’s so close to the ferry. You can rent one per hour to your the island. We didn’t bother bringing a car over - overnight parking was easy on Portland side. We were looking for something different and this was a perfect fit for our brief stay. Kids loved playing board games, exploring the beaches, and of course the ferry rides. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Perfect relaxing weekend

We had a wonderful time staying at this home. You can hear the waves from the master bedroom balcony and see the stars from bed. The island was fun to explore and the people friendly. It was a short ferry ride to Portland for dinner one night and the other we ate on Island at the Cockeyed Full. It was excellent. The house is as described, well furnished and appointed. I watched a beautiful sunrise over the ocean steps from the front door. We really enjoyed soaking in the hot tub under the stars on chilly nights. We would definitely come again and hope to make it a tradition.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
It was delightful having you stay and we hope you will come again sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade C.

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

A wonderful weekend retreat!

We loved (loved loved!) the Selkie’s Rest cottage. — It’s perfectly located; an easy walk from the Ferry and with a beautiful view of the bay and a half a block from touching the water. —It has a wonderful common floor with a really well-appointed kitchen, a long dining room table and a spacious living room overlooking the bay. — The top floor master with its own view balcony is SO comfortable and we had family members spread out to the first floor sleeping space— nice to have sleeping quarters spread out. — Three bathrooms and two showers lets family spread out a bit— the master bath on the third floor has a nice clawfoot tub. — The hot tub was a treat in the backyard with a beautiful sea view. — Well stocked with games, puzzles and interesting books for rainy days. All of the instructions were clear and easy, and Laura was quickly responsive when we had a few questions. The cottage made our first (but hopefully not last) visit to this charming island pretty incredible. Would recommend this place to family and friends in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jodi O.

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

Bugs & Dirt & Food on Dishes in Cabinet-Unacceptable

The photos representing this home are not remotely accurate. Those photos must be from a decade ago. I have photos of the trip I experienced, and the house was dirty, dusty, needed a lot of maintenance and there were live bugs crawling on the floors. I contacted host and she was angry that I didn't stay in her house and let her mediate the situation. I had two days to enjoy away from daily stresses and I paid a significant amount of money for a rental that wasn't the rental I had expectations of staying at. Hosts should not be allowed to rent properties that don't receive proper care; it isn't fair to the person renting. I tried reporting to VRBO and they said contact host, and did nothing so I will never use this service again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
In our 5 years' hosting we've never experienced anything like this couple. I was so sad they left without a word, offered full support the moment I learned anything was amiss, and was very confused when her photos (several days later) didn't show what she claims in this review and in her other lengthy complaints. Still not quite sure what was actually wrong aside from closeness of other houses around our hot tub which was mentioned repeatedly. Happy to answer any questions about this review - and will be more careful accepting requests from brand new accounts with no VRBO history.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

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

Wedding Weekend

This was my first rental with VRBO and it was an easy experience. The wedding location was on Peaks Island and after realizing everything for the weekend was on the island, I had my mother (in her 70s) and aunts (78 and 86) traveling with me and my sister, so we made the decision that it would be best for us to stay on the island instead of Portland. The couple directed us to use VRBO to book lodging and Laura’s property was one of two left for this weekend. The reason why I chose it was because of the location. It was literally right in the center of where we needed to go throughout the weekend. Everything was close by and walkable. The farthest walk was the grocery store and it was 10 minutes. The house was awesome. There was plenty of space for everyone and it was clean and inviting. The main area was on the second floor and bedrooms were on the first and 3rd floors. There was a bathroom on each floor which was nice as well and plenty of extra towels and linens and supplies. The home is so close to the water, you could hear the waves crashing against the beach in the evening and the views were perfect. The back porch looked out to the small backyard that had the perimeter lined with many different lilacs and the smell was incredible. We enjoyed our stay and would rent again. Lastly, Laura was super responsive to all my messages. She also provided a google doc with a lot of helpful and informative information. She was a great host! Our experience was excellent for our first time to the island.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2021
Thank you so much Gina, it was an absolute pleasure to host you and we are so grateful you took such great care of our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheeri C.

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

Perfect for our low-key weekend

4 friends and I wanted a low-key weekend getaway. We didn't need 500 things to do, we just wanted to be together without our home obligations. Peaks Island was the perfect getaway, and Laura made it perfect! There's a good long document that is easy to read, and lays out ALL the expectations. Where to put the trash on checkout. Where to put food you didn't use up, and what's free to use. It feels like a lot of reading but honestly - we knew EXACTLY what to do to make our stay easy for us, and how to utilize what the home had perfectly (for example, there's a warning that some of the crank handles on the window are delicate - so we avoided those and used the many windows that slid up and down). Laura was VERY responsive to all my questions! The house is across the street from the beach, and a short walk from the ferry. Anything you want to do on the island, you don't need a car - there were 5 of us total with luggage so we brought 1 car over for the luggage. We used the kitchen to make coffee and a lasagna for one dinner, and everything worked great. There are *2* dishwashers (half size each) so we filled one up and ran it, and could fill up the other one in the meantime. We relaxed in the hot tub, played games, took walks, and had a great time. The worst part is that we didn't have more time - we all agreed that we wanted a longer time to "do nothing"! The house has lots of games and books and large spaces to hang out with your people and just BE with each other.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
I so deeply appreciate this wonderful and thoughtful review, thank you so much. You were a delight to host and I hope we "see" you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marynia P.

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

Attending Family Wedding On Island

I booked the house for some family members to attend our nephew’s wedding. My husband, myself, two siblings, brother-in-law and sister-in- law. House is beautiful and clean. Great location- could walk to ferry and restaurants in town. Wish we had more time to enjoy this wonderful spot but had many wedding events to attend. Will for sure book this in the future. Laura offered us a late check out which was most helpful. Laura was great to communicate with- always answered my emails quickly. You will love this home and all the beautiful views. Just spectactular!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Really appreciate you choosing us for your visit to our little island. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Beautiful home and location

I stayed with friends at Selkies Rest and it was a lovely “get-away”. The views from the rental and it’s location to the downtown and ferry can’t be beat. Although we did bring a car over, it’s not necessary as most things are walkable and when you can’t walk there are options to rent bikes or golf-carts. Laura was wonderful at accommodating an early check-in and late check-out, and was very responsive throughout the stay. Thank you Laura!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thanks for choosing us and coming to visit our lovely little island!

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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