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Charming 2-Story Cottage with Hot Tub, Near Downtown and Back Cove.

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Exterior
Parking
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Hot tub on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

About this property

Charming 2-Story Cottage with Hot Tub, Near Downtown and Back Cove.

Charming private guest cottage at the back of a beautiful property in the fantastic Oakdale neighborhood of Portland. Open concept family room, kitchen & dining bar downstairs w/ large loft bedroom/office upstairs. Outside, there’s a nice deck and private patio with a 4-person hot tub! Spacious upstairs loft has a queen bed, office nook, comfy futon sofa & workout bike. Easily sleeps 4 with extra sleeping space downstairs. The cottage Includes an in-unit washer/dryer, AC/heater, dishwasher, and well-stocked kitchen - plus free onsite parking!

The full cottage is yours to use! The Oakdale neighborhood of downtown Portland is a highly desirable part of the city, known for its charming tree-lined streets and close proximity to downtown Portland and the scenic Back Cove (with its popular loop trail for walking, jogging, or cycling). The cottage location is safe and quiet with easy onsite parking and plenty of nearby shops, cafes and great restaurants. The cottage is loaded with charm, a wonderful space for short or longer-term visits, with an office nook and free Wi-Fi. The spacious upstairs loft provides plenty of room for working out, reading, or spending cozy nights on the comfortable, queen size bed.

Guests will have the entire house to themselves, with no shared walls or bathrooms. The private cottage is detached from the main house (with two friendly long-term tenants), separated by a large courtyard with a fire pit and nice outdoor seating. Outside is a private hot tub area, with outside seating to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or an afternoon glass of wine or cocktail.

The downstairs queen sofabed is super comfortable, with a thick upgraded Tempur-pedic mattress that sleeps two additional adults. (Sleeps like a regular mattress, with no lumps, bars or sags.) There's also a thick modern futon bed upstairs and an additional floor mattress if needed.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3311176vb
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

Located in Portland, this cottage is in the city centre. State Theatre and Portland Head Light are notable 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 Fitzpatrick Stadium or Portland Exposition Building. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • University of Southern Maine - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Southworth Planetarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Deering Oaks Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hadlock Field - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • State Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 3 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Great Lost Bear - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 2-Story Cottage with Hot Tub, Near Downtown and Back Cove. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming 2-Story Cottage with Hot Tub, Near Downtown and Back Cove. ?

As of 29 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 2-Story Cottage with Hot Tub, Near Downtown and Back Cove. on 26 Oct 2025 start from £143, 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 at Charming 2-Story Cottage with Hot Tub, Near Downtown and Back Cove. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 2-Story Cottage with Hot Tub, Near Downtown and Back Cove. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 2-Story Cottage with Hot Tub, Near Downtown and Back Cove. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 2-Story Cottage with Hot Tub, Near Downtown and Back Cove. located?

Located in Oakdale, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casco Bay and Maine Medical Center. University of Southern Maine and Southworth Planetarium are just steps away. Portland Transportation Center is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Clean, quiet, and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property, exactly as described online and in previous reviews. The space is cozy and well decorated so you feel like you're at home. The hot tub is a nice bonus. I would absolutely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! We got a list of recommendations that was awesome. We only stayed for a couple days, but tried a couple of them while we were in town. The place was clean and well maintained. We also really enjoyed the hot tub after walking around Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was amazing. The place was on a nice quiet street and the driveway was big enough for our rental car the living area, kitchen bathroom and the whole upstairs being a lounge area/bedroom was just amazing. Perfect space for two adult adults exploring Portland Maine. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

c l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this home…..very comfortable and in a very convenient location. We would have liked to enjoyed the patio more, but the early fall weather was a bit cool. Don’t be daunted by the upstairs bedroom, it’s very spacious and the stairs were deep and wide, solid and super easy to maneuver (we are 70!). Absolutely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying at the cottage! It was the perfect space for our needs and had everything we needed. The list of recommendations was a great boon for us as well! Dave was communicative prior to our arrival with info about everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. House was very cute and perfect for a couple or small family. Plenty to do on the area. Shared property with 2 other rentals but not an inconvenience or awkward at all. Very clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan A.

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

Great little property in a great location.

Very well laid out space. Easy to get to, great, central location to everything. Beds were comfortable, home was clean. Quiet location. Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MerryCline P.

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

Great Cottage

The cottage was clean, spacious and well stocked. Great location, easy check in and out. Easy communication with owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Our stay

Dave was easy to reach and answered all questions quickly. House was centrally located and close to all things we chose to do. We didn’t use the hot tub but it was there if we chose to.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy D.

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

Delightful cottage in a great location!

We had such a lovely time here. Dave was responsive and helpful- his list of recommendations for Portland is not to be missed! The cottage is adorable and had everything we need. The hot tub was great. Overall it was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephen R.

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

Creepy

If you want another person staying with you. Book this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
I'm sorry to hear Stephen had a bad experience during his visit. To clarify, I was staying in the main house (across the courtyard from the cottage) doing upkeep on a separate unit during the week of Stephan's visit, but was certainly not staying in the same unit as these guests. The purpose of my visit was to renovate the other unit, which had been recently vacated by a long-term tenant. During my visit, I was friendly to these guests and even offered suggestions on where to eat, and tips about getting around Portland, etc. If my presence doing work in and around the property that week distracted from Stephen's visit I do apologize to him and his guest. I do not live at the property and only visit a few weeks out of the year so I do think this review was a bit unfair and inaccurate but I do recognize that guests do not wish to be distracted by an owner's presence at a vacation property and I will make every effort in the future to avoid distracting my guests during my brief annual visits. At the end of the day, I think the excellent historical reviews on this property speak for themselves.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Great little place

I was drawn to this for the yard. The lights, fire pit and hot tub were perfect for our family to spend time with each other so we didn't have to go to a bar or restaurant. The inside has almost a little industrial vibe. Great location to the market, coffee, shops etc and easily walk to Back Cove. I would definitely stay here again when back in the area to visit family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was good but the people staying on both sides of the house were partying every night until 3 or 4 in the morning! Very loud!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susannah R.

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

Adorable little cottage in great location

We stayed in Portland without a car and this was such a great location, we were able to walk to restaurants and the farmer's market. It's close enough to town to get around easily. The cottage is super cute, we enjoyed a rainy night there doing a puzzle. I will say that the bedroom is a bit bright on those long summer days! Bring a sleep mask if you're sensitive. Overall really lovely and we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great little backyard cottage

We loved staying at Dave's place. Despite only being one bedroom, there was adequate sleeping space for four adults. The space was thoughtfully designed to maximize the limited square footage and did not feel cramped at all. The neighbors in the main house were quite friendly (especially their dog) and gave some good recommendations for things to do nearby. A nice quiet neighborhood. We did not use the hot tub, but it would have been a great feature in the colder months. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a weekend getaway in beautiful Portland, Maine!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Cute place, great location

We liked this cosy place near Back Cove. It was the perfect location to see Portland or to go on walks along the cove. The bed is upstairs and we found the sleeping loft very pleasant. The kitchen was well outfitted and everything worked. There’s a small living room (which include a decent guitar and ukelele in playable condition—I enjoyed playing them) with a comfortable couch and a TV, and lots of windows. I thought a lot of attention was given to making this a comfortable space. F.ex upstairs there’s some simple convenient storage space for clothes, a small desk, and an exercise bike. The only minus is that the sleeping loft is upstairs and the bathroom is downstairs. A small inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faith T.

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

Minimalism with all you need

This location is near everything we needed: entertainment, groceries, pharmacy and food. It is close to downtown while maintaining a neighborhood vibe. The apartment is perfect for a couple, although there is sleeping for plenty more. The seating area is comfortable with blankets to cuddle up in on a rainy afternoon. The kitchen and dining area is small but met all of our needs while saving us some money. Nice bathroom with a roomy, stocked shower. The air system kept the temperature comfortable. The upstairs bedroom is spacious with a small desk to work from and an exercise area with some equipment, including yoga mats. The hot tub was a great way to wind down from our daily adventures. We didn’t not have any maintenance concerns, and Dave was quick to respond to any questions we had. Being able to park in the driveway was a nice perk. Nearby trails and downtown Portland kept us busy and made for amazing memories. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dave F.

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Hi, I'm Dave. I am a writer, musician and part-time college professor. I split my time between my home state of California and Maine - my other favorite state. I have rental properties in Portland, ME and Monson, ME (near Moosehead Lake) as well as in Huntington Beach, CA. I've lived all my life in California but spent many memorable summers in Maine at our family camp in Monson. I was recently approved by the City of Portland for short term rentals, which I've made available beginning in May 2023. And by the way, I have connected up with some FANTASTIC caretakers in both Monson and Portland, so you can expect both properties to be well taken care of and in great shape when you arrive, with "boots on the ground" if you need any help during your stay. And I'm always just a text away.

Why they chose this property

The charming cottage is in the Oakdale neighborhood of Portland, located one block from the University of Southern Maine. It is the closest neighborhood not actually in downtown, which provides the best of both worlds. It is a very safe and clean area without the noise and parking hassles of downtown yet just a short and pleasant walk (~20 minutes) to most spots in the city (or a 5 minute drive or Uber/Lyft ride), including Old Port and the bustling (and awesome) Congress Street area.

The cottage is just a few blocks from the lovely Back Cove (the large lagoon in the center of Portland), with the Baxter Blvd walking trail that winds around the full cove - a great walk or jogging destination! You're also just a few blocks from Deering Oaks Park and an additional short walk to the Western Promenade (a nice elevated park adjacent to a historic mansion neighborhood, with views of the Fore River and nice walking trails). I have many more suggestions if you don't know the City - and will share a list and a walking map once you register.

What makes this property unique

The neighborhood also has its own desirable hot spots within a few blocks from the cottage, including the awesome Rose Foods (with great NY bagel sandwiches and coffee), Proper Cup (excellent coffee and chill space), Great Lost Bear (a unique alehouse with HUGE assortment of beers/cocktails and great pub food), Bayou Kitchen (funky cajun breakfast joint), etc., and, of course, the legendary Holy Donut (worth the hype!) is a short walk away past the University and Deering Oaks Park. (This is the OG shop at 194 Park Ave - not the one with the crazy lines on Commercial Street in Old Port!) There are also some fantastic restaurants for foodies in the immediate neighborhood, including Woodford Food and Beverage (a James Beard winner - don't miss it!), the Knotted Apron (small open kitchen with fantastic food), and Tipo (amazing wood fired pizza and Italian food) to name just a few of my favorites nearby.

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