Charming, Secluded, Island Getaway!

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Peaks Island welcomes you off of a ferry ride.

Easting dinner on Cockeyed Gull deck just a 5 minute walk away from the cottage

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6950 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Portland, ME

State Theatre
‪28 min drive‬
East End Beach
‪28 min drive‬
Sand Beach
‪46 min drive‬
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Charming, Secluded, Island Getaway for family and friends!

This Down-front getaway has all the advantages to make your vacation the most relaxing it can be. Anyone looking for a peaceful and quiet retreat while still wanting access to urban amenities will love this place. This home is appealing during Maine’s lovely and relaxing carefree days of summer on an Island.
The house is only a block away from the crashing surf and the ocean breezes tickling your nostrils. The house is a five minute walk from the Casco Bay Ferry, Peaks Island Post Office, the Island’s general store and of course fabulous restaurants on and off the Island in Old Port
The Be Chill Cottage is only a block from the crashing surf. It offers leisurley strolls by the seashore, the salt air and sea roses. This lovely house has a master bedroom with a queen-size bed, a second bedroom with a double-bed and a fold out couch in the main living area. The kitchen has granite counter tops, new appliances and is updated with all the essential kitchen equipment for that perfect meal. Best of all it has the essential lobster pot! The living area is quite spacious and open throughout. It offers internet and cable TV. The front deck perfect to sit out and watch the sunsets. The back deck walks out into the grassy yard that has a gas barbecue, picnic table and Adirondack chairs for those unforgettable evenings on Peaks Island.
There is a warning however! We visited the Island and fell in love with it and the Portland area in general. We ended up moving to Peaks Island. Maybe this will happen to you!

Property manager

Gary Glenn

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 3:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Peaks Island

Located in Peaks Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal and Bayside Bowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum and Portland Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Portland, ME

What's nearby

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 26 min drive - 4.9 km
State Theatre - 28 min drive - 6.5 km
East End Beach - 28 min drive - 6.3 km
Thompson's Point - 31 min drive - 9.4 km
Sand Beach - 46 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 30 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪Luke's Lobster Portland Pier - ‬27 min drive
‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬26 min drive
‪A&C Soda Shop - ‬32 min drive
‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬32 min drive
‪North43Bistro - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, Secluded, Island Getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming, Secluded, Island Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, Secluded, Island Getaway!?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Charming, Secluded, Island Getaway! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Peaks Island holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay, Umbrella Cover Museum and Richard Boyd Art Gallery. House Island and Fifth Maine Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susie A.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Great stay! Perfect location! Hated to leave!

We stayed at Joanie and Gary’s cottage during June and most of July-it was such a fantastic time! We just loved everything-the cottage, the location and the proximity to be close to Portland to go for dinner but far enough away to feel out of town!

Stayed 55 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody D.

22 Oct, 2023

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

Highly recommend!

Enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home on Peaks Island. Spacious, clean and provided everything needed to enjoy the Island.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Oct, 2024

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

Amazing place in paradise!

We had a fantastic time at this cozy home on Peaks Island. It was clean, bright, and perfectly located – close to the ferry and beaches, yet quiet and relaxing. The hosts were helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend for a peaceful getaway!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne b., Meriden

14 Jul, 2023

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

Lovely home

Very nice accommodations. Close to town and beach. Beautiful outdoor shower.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

3 Sept, 2023

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

A Magical Place for Kids and Adults Alike!

This is a perfect spot to stay on Peaks with access to all the beaches and adventures it holds. The house was clean, well appointed with everything we needed, and felt like a home away from home. We enjoyed everyday there and look forward to being back again next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Love peaks and Love this Cottage

I love this peaks island cottage where me and my daughter stayed! The hosts are wonderful through and through. We love staying here for two years in a row. Easy to walk to beach and town.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

23 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect Island Getaway – Peaceful, Convenient, and Cozy!

We had such a lovely stay at this charming cottage on Peak's Island! It's perfectly located, just a 7-minute walk from the ferry and downtown area, and another quick walk to the beach. The peaceful, quiet atmosphere was exactly what we needed, especially with the beautiful fall foliage. The cottage had everything we needed, including a full washer and dryer and a well-equipped kitchen. Highly recommend this cozy retreat!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard H.

11 Sept, 2024

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

Relaxation Central

Can't say enough good things about our getaway. The VRBO property was well equipped and very comfortable. The scenery was beautiful, the locals are friendly and helpful and the restaurants were quite good - especially the Island Lobster Co! I would not hesitate t return and most likely will

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey N.

31 Aug, 2024

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

Quiet get away

Joanie and Gary, was great hosts and easy to communicate with. The cottage was just as we expected. It was a nice way to spend the last few days of summer.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allegra T.

13 Aug, 2024

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

Great summer getaway

My family and I had a great time on Peaks at this cottage. It was a perfect week for my older parents and me (three people). Peaks is wonderful--delicious ice cream, beaches, walks, and time just to relax. The cottage had everything we needed--was very comfortable and an ideal location (short walk from the ferry and a great beach). Gary and Joanie were wonderful hosts--very helpful and responsive. Can't recommend it enough--I hope we're back next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

29 Aug, 2024

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

Another Amazing Stay at the BeChill Cottage

This was my families second time staying at the BeChill cottage and we were so happy to be back! The cottage is so clean and has everything you need in the kitchen, spacious bedrooms, and comfortable living room. We love the location! You can easily walk to the ferry, all the stores and restaurants and to the beautiful sandy beach! The whole island is beautiful and on a rainy day you can hop on the ferry to Portland and go to a great restaurant or do some shopping. Plus the owners are so kind and super responsive. Thank you for letting us stay at BeChill again - we would love to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

20 Aug, 2023

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

A weekend getaway!

We had a really nice family weekend away! It was just what we all needed. The cottage was in the perfect location if you want to be able to walk everywhere at the front of the island. Gary was very accommodating and responsive. The only issue was that we didn’t book it for longer! Next time we will be sure to stay longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Peaks Island Getaway

We had a fantastic week on Peaks Island. Gary and Joanie were outstanding host. The cottage had everything that you needed for a wonderful stay on the island. It even had some really nice artwork throughout the cottage. The location "downfront" was ideal. We were a very short walk to go out to one of the restaurants or head over to Hannigans Market to stock up on groceries. It was also a short walk or golf cart ride to the seaward side of the island to take in breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Yet it was also in a very quiet location to enjoy a night sitting on a porch or out in the backyard. We highly recommend the "Be Chill" cottage for your next family vacation on Peaks Island.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Lovely cottage on lovely Peaks

We had a great stay at the BeChill cottage on Peaks Island. Hosts made check-in super easy and sent activities for our family to do on island (like the Community Center BBQ which was in a beautiful spot with a live band - so fun for kids). The cottage was super cute, clean, plenty of space for our small family, and the kitchen had everything we needed. Plus it's in a great location. We rented a golf cart to get around (because it's just fun to do:) but you could really walk to everything from the cottage, including the beautiful Sandy Beach! Awesome place to stay, we miss it already and can't wait to come back!!! Thank you Gary and Joanie!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

gabe a.

2 Nov, 2022

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

Great place to relax on Peaks

We loved the little cottage—it was a perfect, quiet getaway. Check-in and -out was seamless and the space was exactly what we needed. 10/10 would come back

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

17 Oct, 2022

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

Great get away spot

Everything worked great. Really nice property close to the restaurant and store on the island but still felt away from everything. Only thing... Please raise the showerhead, not made for average height people.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Oct, 2022

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

Peaks Island is wonderful!

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the house on Peaks Island. The hosts were great and it was a close walk for those riding the ferry. If you have elderly people in your group you might catch the taxi by the ferry landing as it’s kind of an uphill walk, but it’s definitely doable as we hauled our luggage up the hill.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara W.

5 Oct, 2022

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

Mom and sister week

We completely enjoyed our week. Everything was as described and the hosts response time was great. The Island is perfect. Easy walk to the beach and Ferry so you can enjoy the quiet and go into Portland if you like.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

2 Oct, 2022

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

Just Lovely

My husband and I stayed at the cottage, we found the entire island to be lovely, as well as our time in Portland and a day trip we took to New Harbor. We can’t wait to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

27 Aug, 2022

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

Excellent stay

Owners were super responsive and there for us when we needed an extra hand. The house is lovely and spacious for a family of 3! Having the open kitchen and washer/dryer was An added bonus! Hope to go back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

11 Aug, 2022

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

Great place, great location

My family and I had a wonderful time. We could walk to everything down down front and to some great beaches. A great place to relax for a week. Thanks so much.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann T.

31 Jul, 2022

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

Lovely property in a great location!

My family has stayed on the charming island of Peaks each summer for almost 10 years. This property did not disappoint. It was in a nice quiet location, set back from down front, close to beaches and restaurants/shops...an easy walk or bike ride away to everything. Breezy, comfortable and well equipped to prepare snacks and meals. Would love to stay again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

23 Jul, 2022

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

Nice Secluded, peaceful location

The decor was very well appointed & cozy. High end furniture and appliances. We were are very comfortable during our stay. We liked that the property was located in a quieter area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

19 Jul, 2022

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

Long-awaited return to Peaks!

The property was lovely, we had perfect weather, our only issue was communicating through the VRBO app, it wasnt reliably loading new messages on my phone so some messages were delayed but nothing was urgent. the owner also provided a cell phone if something urgent did come up but we did not need it.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes B.

6 Jul, 2022

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

Lovely getaway

We know the island well but had never stayed on this part. It was convenient for ferry access, coffee shops etc. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The hosts were lovely and very accommodating. Only a very short walk to the ocean. We would happily stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gary Glenn

We are from Salt Lak City, Utah. Three years ago,we visited Peaks Island for a week and six months later bought a house on the back-shore of the Island. We now live here full time and love every moment of the Island magic. The Wasatch mountains served us well - skiing, hiking, camping, snow-shoeing, fishing. However - the ocean was calling us . So here we are and excited to explore what the Island offers - sailing, swimming, paddle-boarding, kayacking, surfing,, fishing. And just across Casco Bay - the best food on the east coast. We love it here.

Why they chose this property

We bought this as second property, less that a month ago, becuase it was such a wonderful, well-made house and we wanted to invest in Island real estate. Since it is five minutes away from our house on the back-shore - it is a perfect place to have family stay during the summer season because of allergies to our cats. And when family isn't staying there - we will let other people stay theit. We have winter tennants that will rent it nine months of the year. It's a perfect little house for us, our family, our winter tennats and anyone who wants to rent it .

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with the property because it had been fully updated inside - wood floors redone, granite counter tops, new appliances and fully furnished with the cutest furniture. And it came with the most gorgeous master bedroom set. We are tempted to take it to our house - but it looks so perfect in the master bedroom with the vaulted ceilings. It also has a sweet back-yard that you can fully relax in with a cup of coffee and enjoy the birds and the ocean.