This beautiful five-bedroom, two-bathroom, turn-of-the-century house is located on Great Diamond Island, in Casco Bay. A 20-minute ferry ride from downtown Portland, Maine, the island is quiet and peaceful, with scenic views, family cottages, and bay beaches. The house has a wonderful wrap-around porch that looks out on a huge, sloping lawn, and it is just a short, two-minute walk to the beach. Enjoy bike riding, swimming, fishing, playing tennis at the nearby court, or just lazing on the porch. Or take the ferry into Portland for dinner and drinks at some of the city's amazing restaurants, bars, and breweries. The house comes with a golf cart, grill, and outdoor shower.
Property manager
Jane Lee
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Portland
Portland is home to this cottage. State Theatre and Thompson's Point are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Maine Mall. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum and Portland Observatory are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 26 min drive - 5.8 km
State Theatre - 27 min drive - 6.9 km
East End Beach - 28 min drive - 7.3 km
Thompson's Point - 30 min drive - 10.2 km
Getting around
Portland Transportation Center - 29 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - 25 min drive
North43Bistro - 35 min drive
Twelve - 26 min drive
Speckled Ax - 29 min drive
Lolita-Munjoy Hill - 30 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Wonderful Summer Cottage on Great Diamond Island pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Wonderful Summer Cottage on Great Diamond Island?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wonderful Summer Cottage on Great Diamond Island?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Wonderful Summer Cottage on Great Diamond Island located?
Situated in Portland, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Casco Bay and Little Diamond Island. Fort Gorges and Sand Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
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We had a wonderful weeklong vacation on great diamond Island in September 2024 at this cottage. Everything was as described and the property owners were very thoughtful with what was available at the house. We would definitely recommend this property to any family and will be back for sure!
Sharilyn M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Jane Lee
The owners of this cottage are a family LLC who recently re-purchased their grandparents summer cottage. The owners have wonderful childhood memories of their GDI summers where they enjoyed the freedom and adventure of the island summer.
Why they chose this property
This sturdy, 100-year-old house is extremely well maintained. Staying here is like traveling back to a quieter, more peaceful time!