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Large, light filled 4 bedroom house - walk to ocean and ferry

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Heron's Perch on Peaks' Island
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Peaks Island, ME
  • Place, Richard Boyd Art Gallery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Umbrella Cover Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fifth Maine Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large, light filled 4 bedroom house - walk to ocean and ferry

Heron's Perch on Peaks' Island has space to hold everyone and cozy spots to curl up on your own. Just steps to the market and ice cream shop and a short bike ride to the open ocean on the back shore. Beautiful porch to enjoy morning coffee and light filled rooms. There are four bedrooms and a full bath upstairs with a total of 4 queen beds, 1 double beds and 1 twin bed. One bedroom has a desk. Heron's Perch was built in 1867 and the stairs to the second floor are steeper than modern stairs. There is a sleeping area with a comfortable foldout futon and desk on the first floor off the sitting room and a 3/4 bath downstairs. Plenty of room to relax in the two living rooms, front porch, back deck and large lawn with picnic table, chairs and fire pit. Peaks' Island has everything to make wonderful memories and rest and restore. We are in a residential neighborhood and for this reason quiet hours are mandatory from 10PM-7AM.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 take off your shoes before entering the house. There is plenty of room in the entryway to store shoes!
Please park off the street on the edge of our property in order to allow access for emergency vehicles on the road.
Quiet hours are 10PM-7AM. Please turn off music at 10PM and lower your voices if you are outside.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2672065vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Peaks Island

Located in Peaks Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Thompson's Point and Richard Boyd Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal and Bayside Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Merrill Auditorium or Cross Insurance Arena. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Peaks Island, ME

What's nearby

  • Richard Boyd Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Umbrella Cover Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fifth Maine Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Battery Steele - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Battery Steele - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 40 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Second Rodeo Coffee - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Mesa Grande Taquera - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large, light filled 4 bedroom house - walk to ocean and ferry pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large, light filled 4 bedroom house - walk to ocean and ferry?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large, light filled 4 bedroom house - walk to ocean and ferry?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large, light filled 4 bedroom house - walk to ocean and ferry?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large, light filled 4 bedroom house - walk to ocean and ferry located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Richard Boyd Art Gallery and Umbrella Cover Museum. Casco Bay and Fifth Maine Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anuradha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen and bedrooms were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patti M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with comfortable porch and bonfire area to enjoy outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby P.

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

Wonderful oasis!

I stayed here for a weekend with a group of friends and it was a dream! So lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marisela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our visit on Peaks. I especially liked the washer & dryer feature. Will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Hi Marisela, thank you for staying with us! So glad the laundry facilities were a bonus! Looking forward to hosting you again, Lily
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

Great place to stay on Peaks

Our second time staying here with extended family. The house has everything you'll need and more, with plenty of indoor and outdoor space, and in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying with us again, Barbara! We hope to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnierun

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

Great fall vacation location!

Comfortable place to stay and enjoy time with family. We enjoyed exploring Peaks Island and Portland. Everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Hi Lynnie, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and had a chance to explore the island and Portland. We would love to host you again! Lily
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

Wonderful stay

Heron's Perch was a great place for our multi-generational family (ages 10-79) to stay for a week. Clean, comfortable, very well-equipped. Great communication with host.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabella D.

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

Lovely Weekend Get Away!

I rented the house as a fun weekend with some girlfriends & we had the best time! Checking in was so easy, Lily was very helpful with questions & recommendations. Very clean, great location, very walkable from the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Amazing!

We absolutely loved this house! It’s spacious, very clean and in a great location. Thanks for a great vacation Lily!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2022
Thanks, Teresa! We are so glad you enjoyed your time and would love to host you and your friends again! Lily
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Great family getaway

Stayed with my husband, three young kids, and their grandparents. It was a great trip - the house fit us all comfortably, the kitchen had everything we needed, great outdoor area for the kids to run around, short walk to the water. Definitely a memorable trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you so much for taking good care of the house :) Looking forward to seeing you in the future! Lily
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Great house

This is a great option for a larger group of people! Plenty of beds! Short walk to the ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Family wedding

Cousins and aunt Of The groom needed a place to stay, basically to crash and sleep. It worked out beautifully with a convenient spot to the family house, wedding venue, and Battery Steele
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

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

Lovely stay

We had a couple families on peaks for a wedding and this house was perfect for a big group. Very cute and clean, well equipped and great location walking distance to the ferry, our friends house and the wedding event. Everyone loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your time on the island and that Heron’s Perch could be a great launch pad for enjoying the festivities! We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Family Wedding

We had my daughter's wedding at the Inn on Peaks 9/7. This home was a wonderful place to host my family as we prepared for the festivities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael R.

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

Very Cozy

Welcoming front porch. Great yard with firepit.Best maintained house on the block.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2024
Thanks for staying with us, Michael! We hope to host you again, Lily
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

Girls weekend

What a great little spot! Had a girls weekend with 8 of us, and the house was cozy, close to the ferry (8 min walk), had all the necessary cooking amenities to cook in! 5 min walk to the beach. Just perfect, we already booked again for next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Looking forward to having you back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Lovely Home

We had a great stay at Heron’s Perch! This house has lots of space for hanging out and sleeping. The beds are comfortable and clean. Plenty of towels provided and a well stocked kitchen. Our absolute favorite was the wonderful, private front porch. This house is within walking distance to everything down front on the island. If you’re looking for space and being close to the ferry, stores and beaches I would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie V.

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

Wonderful thank you

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Come again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

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

A lovely house on a lovely island

Heron's Perch is a lovely house and it is in beautiful shape. The kitchen was great, and the many bedrooms were very comfortable. The decor is clean and modern. Lily was very friendly and quickly addressed the few questions we had. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Best part of my Maine vacation

I'm a born and raised Mainer who now lives far away. I can never visit long enough in the summer. After staying with family for several weeks, our one true vacation week, staying at this beautiful Peaks Island home, was the best. Hope to come again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Peaceful Respite

Beautiful old home with plenty of places to gather together as a group or go sit and take some time alone to read and relax. Short walk to shops, restaurants, beach and the ferry. Beds were comfortable and pristine. Good pillows. House was stocked with everything you need to cook. Great place for a family to gather!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savannah S.

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

Cozy, clean, and bright

This quirky old house is well updated and comfortable for lots of people. Will definitely be coming back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Perfect Gathering place for Peaks Island Wedding

4 adult couples were very comfortable. Easiest check-in ever. House was well-located with great gathering spaces inside and out. Beds were fine; lots of them. Bathrooms were fine but only two. Kitchen was large with all appliances needed. Loved our stay at the super sweet house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

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

Heron’s Perch is a wonderful place to stay

This is the second year my sister’s family, my husband and I had the pleasure of staying at Lily’s place. This home is very well equipped, tastefully decorated and comfortable. Lily was very quick to respond whenever we had a question. The location is great, quiet and removed from the ‘hubbub’ but within walking distance to the ferry. The outdoor space is also very comfortable, with the addition of a solo fire pit and chairs. We hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Thanks, Judy! We love hosting your family and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey R.

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

Wedding Weekend

We were nine adults gathered for a family wedding on the island. The house had comfy beds for all, plenty of space to relax and a very well stocked kitchen. The front porch was our favorite spot to gather for morning coffee or late day cocktails. Lily was readily available through the entire process answering questions promptly. We'd definitely stay again on a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and are happy Heron's Perch could be a place to gather for such a joyous celebration!

About the host

Hosted by Lily Perkins

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We love to travel, have four kids, and love to get family and friends together. We live in Massachusetts and come to Maine as often as we can to visit family. We hope Heron's Perch can be a place for you and yours to relax, take in the beauty of the ocean and make memories together.

Why they chose this property

My aunt moved to Peaks' Island when I was a kid and it became a place of magic, a place where I could have the freedom to ride my bike anywhere, make new friends and bring my own children. We bought Heron's Perch as a place to gather our family and have a piece of the Island to call our own.

What makes this property unique

We love the light and spaciousness of Heron's Perch. Our absolute favorite thing to do is sit on the front porch and enjoy the sun. Heron's Perch is walking distance to the ferry, the market and a bike or golf cart ride to the back shore. Rent bikes for the kids and watch them come home beaming with adventures to talk about. While there are many things to enjoy about the island, it is also a 20 minute ferry ride to the very walkable Old Port of Portland, Maine, where there are an amazing array of restaurants, shops and art galleries.

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