Willard Beach Neighborhood-Close to all Southern Maine has to offer!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

South Portland, ME

State Theatre5 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal5 min drive
Thompson's Point8 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Come experience a bit of history in this 1200 sq ft , circa 1870 cottage with charming original features and modern conveniences. Located in the desirable Willard Beach neighborhood, you can park your car and walk for your entire stay. It’s only a 5 minute walk to Willard Square, with the best bagels from ‘Bangor to Miami’ per Food & Wine magazine, 5 more minutes to Willard Beach. 3 lighthouses are in walking distance and if you want night life, it’s only a 10 minute Uber ride to Portland's Old Port! Want to eat some fantastic food? You’re just steps from fine dining at David's Restaurant as well as the beloved neighborhood DiPietro's Market serving pizza, sandwiches and offers a wide selection of craft beer and wine. Close to bakery's, restaurants, ice cream and coffee shops, this home is close to everything southern Maine has to offer. Beaches, Lighthouses, Restaurants, Breweries and Portland's Old Port. Adults and kids of all ages welcome. Don't forget your bikes!

Property manager

Mike Backman

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

May inquire about pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

South Portland

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Willard, a neighborhood in South Portland. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mackworth Island State Park and Little John Island Preserve, while Thompson's Point and South Portland Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cross Insurance Arena or Merrill Auditorium. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

South Portland, ME

What's nearby

State Theatre - 5 min drive
Cross Insurance Arena - 5 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive
Merrill Auditorium - 6 min drive
Thompson's Point - 8 min drive

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 13 min drive
Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Dunkin' - 20 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Evelyn's Tavern - 19 min walk
Red's Dairy Freeze - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Willard Beach Neighborhood-Close to all Southern Maine has to offer! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

2 Oct 2023

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

Location is fantastic

Listing is spot on, loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

9 Sept 2023

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

Lovely, old Maine house

We had a lovely stay at Mike's house. It was very clean and spacious. A couple of things to note: - The bathroom is off of the dining room, which is on the first floor, while the bedrooms are on the second floor. If you're someone who uses the bathroom frequently in the middle of the night, you may not like this arrangement. - It is an old house, so the floors are not flat. We had a nice stay at this house and would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

6 Sept 2023

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

Short family trip

It's an older house but was good for the family

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Webber O.

27 Aug 2023

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

Perfect little home for a quick getaway.

We were just here for a couple of days and this place was perfect. Walking distance to bakeries, beaches, and lighthouses. Don't miss Scratch Bakery, Willard Beach, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, the Portland Head Light, or the Lobster Shack at Two Lights (we Ubered there)! Mike was a great host.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

9 Aug 2023

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

Great little gem!

We had a wonderful stay! The check in was easy, the location was great, the beds were super comfortable, and there was a great set up in the 2nd /3rd bedroom (they are connected) for our 3 kids (ages 3, 4, and 6). We had the 3 year old on the trundle which he loved and the middle child got her "own room" which was connected to the 2nd bedroom. The setup was great. Note: we are out of the baby stage but the master bedroom has a closet large enough to fit a pack n play if that would be helpful for anyone to know :) What a great visit! Make sure you get donuts from The Cookie Jar (apple cider was AMAZING) and an oatmeal cream pie from Rosemont Market! Also if your kids are like mine, they LOVED jumping from rock to rock all the way to the lighthouse at Spring Point Lighthouse. All of these are so close by, as is a cute little playground that we scootered to. Maine vacay was a huge success!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike Backman

We are Mike and Marcia Backman, owners of Waterhouse Builders, LLC a local General Contracting company specializing in home remodels. We recently purchased this property as an investment. The home is in a central location and perfect for use as a rental in this beach side community. The property also has an office/storage space used occasionally by our business. We live, work and play locally so be assured if there are any questions or concerns we are close by. We are also parents of two young children.