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Elegant and efficient Island home 4 miles from downtown Portland

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Interior
Living area
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Sand Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • East End Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Outdoor play area

About this property

Elegant and efficient Island home 4 miles from downtown Portland

A beautiful, elegant, and relaxing property on an island with all that Maine living should be, and only a 15 minute Fogg taxi ride from Portland. Explore the beaches, forts, and batteries. Kayak, bike, fish, or sit on the porch with your beverage of choice and experience a world without cars (golf carts are ok). I find I think more clearly, creativity is enhanced, and general perspective is expanded. .4 miles from Diamond Cove ferry dock, and .6 from Great Diamond dock.

Comfortably sleeps 6.
Golf cart included
multiple beaches
Tennis and pickle ball courts out back
Pool
Full fitness center
Indoor basketball
2 island bikes for adults or bigger kids
Picnic table and charcoal grille
All the kitchen essentials (a dishwasher and lobster pot)
Guitar
Linens and towels
LL Bean Comforters
Daily Grocery Delivery
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities

Pool
Washing machine
Dryer
Gym
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Portland

Portland is home to this holiday home. Thompson's Point and Maine Jewish Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Gorges and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Travelling with kids? Consider Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum, or check out an event or a game at Merrill Auditorium.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Sand Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 27 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 27 min drive - 6.9 km
  • State Theatre - 28 min drive - 7.7 km
  • East End Beach - 29 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 46 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Twelve - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Grateful Cup - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Terlingua - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Elegant and efficient Island home 4 miles from downtown Portland have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Elegant and efficient Island home 4 miles from downtown Portland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elegant and efficient Island home 4 miles from downtown Portland?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Elegant and efficient Island home 4 miles from downtown Portland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant and efficient Island home 4 miles from downtown Portland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant and efficient Island home 4 miles from downtown Portland located?

This family-friendly Portland holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casco Bay and Little Diamond Island. Fort Gorges and Sand Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An ideal home away from home at our most favorite place in Maine. Plenty of extra touches to make guests feel welcome and comfortable. Owner is quick to respond to any questions, and went well above-and-beyond to help us out when we experienced an unforeseen situation. I am so very grateful! I hope we can book this wonderful home again next summer. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic and charming home in a most interesting setting-- the community was a former military fort and barracks. Chat with neighbors on the front porch or watch wildlife and hang out in the backyard picnic tables. Comfortable beds and two full baths makes it good for group of 4-6 people. The golf cart is a godsend but there are bicycles and kayaks for land and water exploration. We didn't make it to the lovely looking pool or rec center for gym/bowling but they look like lots of fun. Rental and check-in was easy with quick communication from Ethan the owner. Pro-tips: 1) Be sure to take the ferry from Portland to the Diamond Cove dock NOT the Great Diamond Island dock. Ferry tickets are cheapest at 14 ea; other option is to book a personal water taxi 75 (takes up to 6 people). 2) There's no typical general store just a restaurant with a gift shop, so bring all your groceries with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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