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Wonderful Summer Cottage on Great Diamond Island

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Place, Little Diamond Island
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sand Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Gorges
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Wonderful Summer Cottage on Great Diamond Island

This beautiful five-bedroom, two-bathroom, turn-of-the-century house is located on Great Diamond Island, in Casco Bay. A 20-minute ferry ride from downtown Portland, Maine, the island is quiet and peaceful, with scenic views, family cottages, and bay beaches. The house has a wonderful wrap-around porch that looks out on a huge, sloping lawn, and it is just a short, two-minute walk to the beach. Enjoy bike riding, swimming, fishing, playing tennis at the nearby court, or just lazing on the porch. Or take the ferry into Portland for dinner and drinks at some of the city's amazing restaurants, bars, and breweries. The house comes with a golf cart, grill, and outdoor shower.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3268748vb
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

Portland is home to this cottage. Thompson's Point and Maine Jewish Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Monument Square and Wadsworth-Longfellow House. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Portland Observatory are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Little Diamond Island - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sand Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fort Gorges - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • State Theatre - 28 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Thompson's Point - 33 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 29 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Double Great Coffee - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Shipyard Brewing Company- Tasting - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Mesa Grande Taquera - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful Summer Cottage on Great Diamond Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Wonderful Summer Cottage on Great Diamond Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful Summer Cottage on Great Diamond Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful Summer Cottage on Great Diamond Island located?

Situated in Portland, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay and Little Diamond Island. Sand Beach is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcel J.

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

GDI vacay

Beautiful location, comfortable, convenient house,great family venue
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
A pleasure to have Marcel as a guest, they were very respectful and left the place in wonderful condition. Welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week on Great Diamond Island. The house was perfect for our two families, spending time sitting on the porch, exploring the island, swinging on the tree swing and napping in the hammock. The host left us with everything we needed and was quick to respond to any questions we had about our trip.We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharilyn M.

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

Wonderful summer cottage on great diamond Island

We had a wonderful weeklong vacation on great diamond Island in September 2024 at this cottage. Everything was as described and the property owners were very thoughtful with what was available at the house. We would definitely recommend this property to any family and will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2024
Thank you Sharilyn, you were a wonderful, respectful guest and you are more than welcome to stay again! We would be happy to have you.
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine J.

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

Bit of heaven of a Maine island

My daughter, son-in-law and their two children joined me for about two weeks in this absolutely lovely Maine cottage on Great Diamond island. Interior was wood with an old-fashioned look. But appliances were all new. Short walk to the beach. Five bedrooms including one on the first floor next to a second bathroom. We enjoyed a few meals at the nearby Diamond Cove inn. Hosts were responsive both by text and via vrbo site. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jane Lee

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The owners of this cottage are a family LLC who recently re-purchased their grandparents summer cottage. The owners have wonderful childhood memories of their GDI summers where they enjoyed the freedom and adventure of the island summer.

Why they chose this property

This sturdy, 100-year-old house is extremely well maintained. Staying here is like traveling back to a quieter, more peaceful time!
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