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Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything

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Living area
Room
Interior
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to University of Southern Maine
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Place, University of Southern Maine
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, University of New England
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fitzpatrick Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything

Sunny Fresh Newly Renovated 1 Bedroom Apt w/Queen (and separate "full" size pullout couch in living room). Well appointed with latest amenities while maintaining Coastal Nautical Charm. Quiet family neighborhood close to everything, right off of Portland's Back Bay 3.5 mile trail. Downtown Portland, Breweries, Freeport, Casco Bay Ferries. Sunday River 1 hr. 15min. Shawnee Peak 45 min
- Wifi
- Cable TV
- Dog Friendly but please not Cats!!
- Fenced in back yard. Secure for Dogs
- No smoking

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Sorry No Cats. Dog waste goes in baggy and garbage
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Cats under any circumstances!!

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 20164994
Property # 1214689vb
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
Note from host: Sorry No Cats. Dog waste goes in baggy and garbage
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

Back Cove, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this apartment. Portland Head Light is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thompson's Point and Higgins Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fitzpatrick Stadium or Hadlock Field.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • University of Southern Maine - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of New England - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Deering Oaks Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bayside Bowl - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fitzpatrick Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 7 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Continental - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Great Lost Bear - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Big Sky Bread Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smoked Portland - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything?

As of 13 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything on 6 February 2027 start from NZ$422, 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 Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything located?

Located in Back Cove, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay, University of Southern Maine and University of New England. Deering Oaks Park and Westbrook College Historic District are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for pets! Close to back cove
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Great location

Close to many things. Lots to do and great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami M.

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

Nice place

The place was clean, the location great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2021
Tami and her group were great. Hope they can visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel R.

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

Great location

We have stayed her multiple times with our dogs. Great space, location and host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

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

We had a wonderful stay. Thank you

We brought our dogs, the house had a nice fenced in backyard. Very cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

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

Back Cove

Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2022
Sherry, Hope you can visit again! Thank you, Michael
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Great Back Cove rental!

Clean, roomy space in a great, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Lovely quiet stay

We very much enjoyed our stay in Portland! This is our second time staying here and would definitely recommend! Also a great spot close to downtown but still secluded in a neighborhood, great walking path close by on the water to take the dog too!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

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

Great Location

We were in Portland visiting family and the property was very close to them and to some great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel R.

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

Great spot. Clean and comfortable

Loved the location, sweet location with lots of linens and super comfy. Dog friendly with a fenced yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2022
Thanks Laurel! Hope you can visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

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

Great getaway

We visited Portland for a few days and the apartment was perfect - clean and spacious .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Easy and Affordable

Great spot for a quick trip. Plenty of parking and check in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob S.

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

47th Anniversary / Get- away…

Very nice property… Close to all locate attractions… VRBO owner very friendly and helpful… Highly recommend and will stay again next fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Short stay in Portland

The property is well used, quiet, with a very comfortable bed. The location was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Thanks Jerry. Glad you had a great stay. Hope you can visit again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Candice R.

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

Portland!

The perfect location for our 2nd time in Portland!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

It was a great time - Thank you

We loved Portland, and Michael's place was perfect for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Great spot

This was perfect for what I needed on this trip. Great neighborhood and easy to get to different parts of Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carina M.

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

Great!

Clean, comfortable, and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice P.

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

Portland and Maine Visit

Quaint apartment in vintage Back Cove home. Great neighborhood. Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conner D.

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

Great place, great location!

As listed! Clean, comfortable, and within easy distance to downtown, parks, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

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

Close to a cool bike path!

Very nice rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2021
Thanks Barb! Hope you can visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Very Satisfied

Nice location and Michael was very easy to work due to a medical emergency. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Great spot!

Great location, private, lots of space, easy access and good communication with property manager. Recommended for small groups of 2-4.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

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

Family celebration

Gathering of family to celebrate with grandchild.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Loved the place!!!!

Everything about this place was exactly what we wanted on our trip to Portland. The location was within 15 minutes of everything that we did while in Portland. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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