*OCEAN VIEWS* Walk Everywhere! 100 yds to WILLARD BEACH; 9 min to DT Portland

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Bright, sunny and breezy, the open living room/sun room area with ocean views!

Classic Maine beach bungalow w/ocean views from 4+ rooms in house patio, garden

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8149 sq m

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

South Portland, ME

State Theatre7 min drive
Cross Insurance Arena7 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal8 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

OCEAN VIEWS Walk Everywhere! 100 yds to WILLARD BEACH; 9 min to DT Portland

Please inquire about our Monthly summer and fall vacation discounts and ask about the 30-night minimum lease terms on this property.

Please ask about our 4 larger properties:

Downtown Portland Condo w/ 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths (not advertised on this site).
VRBO #1112052 with 4 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths (sleeps 11)
VRBO #1660664 with 4-5 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths (sleeps up to 8)
VRBO #903832 with 4-5 Bedrooms (sleeps up to 16) and 2 Baths
VRBO #1885186 with 7 Bedrooms and 4.5 Baths (sleeps up to 27)

**And for warm weather getaways, please see our homes in Scottsdale, Arizona
VRBO #1958654 , #2926813 and another stunning and very large "coming soon" home in northern Scottsdale, Arizona**

Portland was named by Thrilist as "The #1 City in the country to spend the weekend" and "The most underrated food city in the US" plus "The Best Drinking City:, It was just recently named by Bon Appetit as "2018 Restaurant City of the Year", which also rated it years ago as "The Foodiest Small City in the Country".

PLEASE NOTE: If your desired dates are reserved or you would like more bedrooms and bathrooms, please see our other listings:

We own property #1660664 nearby. Beautiful 4/5 BR home with 3.5 baths. Sleeps 8 and rents short-term (2-30 night minimum stay)

If you have a larger party, please inquire about our other new, fully-renovated Willard Beach vacation home around the corner! 2125 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, one block from Willard Beach, ocean views, sleeps up to 12 guests. It's around the corner from this house and only 8 minutes to DT Portland! See property #1112052.

If your family needs more beds, please see our other Willard Beach property with 8+ beds, #903832, sleeps up to 16 guests. Only 6 mins to downtown Portland and 3-4 blocks from Willard Beach. Available monthly at generous discounts.

If you are looking for a very home that sleeps up to 28, please contact me about our newest home that we are presently renovating. Ready for late March 2020 reservations, this beautiful 7 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath property offers a very private setting, yet is so close to one of Portland's prettiest beaches and also close to downtown Portland! See property #1885186.

This beautifully renovated 3 Bedroom, 1.5+ bath seaside home features beautiful views of the Portland shipping channel and the islands of Casco Bay and is just 100 yards to Willard Beach and 9 minutes to downtown Portland. Sleeps up to 8. The ocean can be viewed from many windows in the house and from the gorgeous outdoor patio.

This quintessential year-round Maine cottage is fully-renovated and is surrounded by stunningly beautiful English gardens and stone patios, with the patios and most rooms in the house enjoying lovely ocean views of the Portland shipping channel and the islands of Casco Bay.

This home is located in the very popular Willard Beach area of South Portland, and is also situated just 3 blocks from beautiful Cape Elizabeth, with easy access to even more beaches and coastal scenery.

The friendliness and walkability of our neighborhood and the easy access to Willard Beach has made this destination the most popular vacation destination in the entire Greater Portland area, as well as the "hottest" neighborhood for young families to reside in. Within a short walking distance of our cottage, you will find Willard Square, home to Scratch Bakery, featured in the New York Times, Bon Appetit, and ranked in the "Top 10 Bread Bakeries in the United States" and Willard Scoops Ice Cream Shoppe. Local residents make daily visits to Scratch for their famous handmade sourdough bagels and delectable breakfast pastries, desserts, breads and so much more. Also within a short walking distance from the cottage are several restaurants and ice cream shops, including the locally-owned but nationally recognized Otto's Pizza.

This home is beautifully furnished and luxuriously appointed with high-end designer furnishings, high-quality new mattresses, three flat screen TVs and high-end linens and designer bedding.

The bedrooms sleep 7 guests on high-quality mattresses. The house features two master bedrooms, both featuring Beautyrest mattresses, Samsung flat screens, ceiling fans, window A/Cs and beautiful ocean views, Both are outfitted with 100% Egyptian Cotton percale sheets and custom-designed bed linens. The third bedroom features a double bed and a twin bed, both with brand new mattresses and outfitted in high-end nautical bedding ensembles from Restoration Hardware. This bedroom has a ceiling fan and a window A/C.

The sunny living room with ocean views was just renovated in 2016 with creamy white-painted shiplapped walls and bead board and beamed ceilings. This spacious room features a nautical-themed combination of creamy-white furniture, dressed with a beautiful array of navy and cream throw pillows, a unique designer coffee table made of a French antique basket on casters, a 40" samsung flatscreen and a Bose speaker system.

Adjacent and open to the living room is the sun room, with beautiful views of the ocean and the islands so close to the cottage. This room has a small dining table with two chairs from Maine Cottage and doubles as a delightful breakfast nook.

The dining room features a gorgeous 92" long designer dining table from Restoration Hardware with a rusted metal base and a reclaimed wooden top. Comfortable Pottery Barn chairs make for long and memorable dinners with family and friends.

The gourmet kitchen features a new SS Bosch gas range and dishwasher and is very generously appointed with service for 18 dining and silverware service and service for 18 glassware, in addition to an abundance of new pots and pans, bakeware, casserole dishes and every small appliance you would expect in a generously appointed kitchen. A large stainless steel gas grill is just outside the kitchen on it's own small stone patio in the back yard.

The stunningly beautiful English gardens and patios on this property are absolutely incredible and offer a delightful scent of flowers, combined with the salty sea air. You will enjoy beautiful ocean views from the patio and memorable evenings and dinners outside, with a large patio set featuring very comfortable chairs.

We also provide retro-style beach cruisers for exploring the delightful neighborhood, in addition to two kayaks for our guests to enjoy, as the water's edge is only 100 yards away.

Pets considered with prior approval and pet fee. FREE WIFI.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:
This property is located in an extremely quiet, peaceful and very upscale section of the Willard Beach neighborhood, named Loveitts Field. The home is surrounded on all sides by neighbors that are year-round residents that are not on vacation. Please respect the quietude of the neighborhood.

Property manager

Marilys Regueiro, owner of Luxury Getaways Portland

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gorgeous Beach house features sunny living room with sofa, love seat and chair

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Lots of kids' furniture/toys/suppies!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets accepted with PRIOR APPROVAL and PET FEE.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please respect the quietude of the neighborhood and observe quiet hours while outdoors from 10 pm to 9 am.

Please use the driveway for up to 3 cars and ask about street parking if there will be more than 3 cars.

All pets must be approved prior to booking, including pets belonging to visitors to your home, even if the visitors/pets are not staying overnight.

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

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

South Portland

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Willard, a neighborhood in South Portland. Portland Head Light and Fort Preble are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mackworth Island State Park and Casco Bay. Traveling with kids? Consider Bayside Bowl, or check out an event or a game at Cross Insurance Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

South Portland, ME

What's nearby

State Theatre - 7 min drive
Cross Insurance Arena - 7 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive
Merrill Auditorium - 8 min drive
Thompson's Point - 11 min drive

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 17 min drive
Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

DiMillo's On the Water - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Luke's Lobster Portland Pier - 8 min drive
The Porthole - 8 min drive
Dunkin' - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *OCEAN VIEWS* Walk Everywhere! 100 yds to WILLARD BEACH; 9 min to DT Portland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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10/10 Excellent

Marilys R.

2 November 2018

Beyond Incredible!

My husband and I spent three wonderful weeks at this property during October 2018. We love Maine and we try to visit every year. Last year we discovered South Portland and Willard Beach. We fell in love with this property last year from its description and the many raving guest reviews, however our schedule did not work out to rent the property. This year we were determined to inquire early in order to rent the home and we are so fortunate we did. The house is charming and well furnished. The owner, Marilys, has tastefully decorated the rooms with a variety of collectibles and comfortable furniture. Marilys, is excellent in communicating and insuring that all our questions were answered in advance and during our stay. She provides very detailed information about the house and surrounding area. The day we arrived, a freshly baked Bundt cake was waiting for us. Marilys toured us around the house pointing out features and important information. Each room in the house is beautifully decorated, and the bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. The linens and towels are luxurious. The house is impeccably clean, and the kitchen is well equipped for cooks of all skill levels. Marilys has toys and games for children and baby items available for families with young children. Sipping coffee in the morning or enjoying a glass of wine in the afternoon while sitting outside on the beautiful patio watching the lobster boats, sailboats and even cruise boats pass by is a real treat. The sea breezes are refreshing and calming. A gas burning fireplace inside the home takes the chill off a cold day. We can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay. Even our rescue boxer, Buddy, had a great time. There are plenty of doggie day care facilities in the Portland area if you need your pet to have play time. Our favorite was Roscoe’s Bed and Bark and we also liked Mutty Paws. Willard Beach is also pet friendly but certain restrictions do apply (leash laws) at certain times of the year. The neighborhood is quiet, and the neighbors are very friendly. The home is convenient for walking to the beach. There is also a walking/bike path called the Greenbelt Walkway. There are wonderful restaurants in South Portland and Portland. Marilys has provided a comprehensive guide of where to eat and many things to do during your stay.

10/10 Excellent

marilyn n.

16 September 2018

Lovely Maine cottage

My husband and I spent a week at the lovely cottage. The owner, Marilys met us on our arrival to show us the house which was very helpful. She also left a wonderful chocolate cake from our favorite stop, The Scratch Bakery. The house had everything we needed and the most wonderful king size bed It was a very short walk from the house to beach We loved all the added touches, the fresh cut flowers in the rooms Beautiful week, beautiful home

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diana T.

28 August 2018

Wonderful Vacation Rental

The cottage in South Portland is really great. The owners go out of their way to make your stay the best. The house is very clean, has all the amenities, and the owners are quick to remedy any issues. The setting is beautiful and the location is close to downtown Portland, with easy access to the beach in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

14 August 2018

The perfect home away from home

The owner’s communication before we booked the property was extremely helpful: she sent more pictures, informed us about baby items, and in general we knew she was/is passionate about her rental. We stayed 2 weeks at this property. Home called, but we didnt want to leave. If location is your hearts desire for a beach and water vacation, this property is definitely for your family: sunbathe, read, collect seaglass, toss balls in the water for your dog, walk, climb on the playground, wade in the tidal pools or watch the ships come and go from Fisherman’s Point. The cottage was perfect for 3 adults and 3 small children. Why? Because we were up and down to and from the beach a lot!! You can almost hear the Willard Beach waves at high tide...almost. The bedrooms are a generous size with a king in 2 of the bedrooms and a double and twin in the 3rd. There’s only one bathroom upstairs which was just fine because one adult used the powder room , except to shower. The kitchen is stocked with everything you might need, want, or dream of wanting. The patio is delightful for meals, hors d’oeuvres, conversation and watching the sail boats in the channel. The dining room table is huge for large parties. It’s a cottage with lots of charm, modern conveniences, and wonderful ocean views. The property was very clean upon arrival. The owner greeted us and answered all of our questions . Willard Beach is close to Ferry Beach, Higgins and Crescent Beaches. We highly recommend this cottage.

10/10 Excellent

William (Bill) K., Marblehead

12 August 2018

A true Maine cottage in great location

Simple elegance, in a quiet neighborhood that's very close to Portland & other destinations (must go to Higgins Beach). My family of 4 stayed only a few days, but could have easily stayed longer. The pictures are true & correct, and the house shows very well. All bedrooms are reasonably spacious, and the one full bath is fully updated. Both the kitchen & half bath on 1st fl are also fully updated. Marilys, our host, was an excellent communicator and took care of all our needs - she even had a wonderful bunt cake fresh from the oven for us when we arrived. There are also kayaks & bikes available, all in very good condition. And plenty of beach chairs are available, so no need to bring your own. Willard beach is just down the street, and there's plenty of food options very close by (including the requisite ice cream shop!) - though Portland (with nearly unlimited food options) is a 5 min car ride. I think our favorite spot was the patio, with the flowers all in bloom and the nice sea breeze reminding you where you are. This is a thoughtfully decorated and well cared for house that invites you to make yourself at home immediately. Nicely done, Marilys & Robert! If you're looking for a true Maine cottage experience, that's not so far from civilization that you must drive everywhere, this is your place. We'll be back.

About the host

Hosted by Marilys Regueiro, owner of Luxury Getaways Portland

I have enjoyed owning and operating our other furnished vacation rental homes for over 14 years now (one is Homeaway property #132471) and four newer homes are #1660664, #1885185, #1112052 and #903832. After buying our first and second vacation homes, we began looking for the perfect third vacation rental home to offer our guests and we searched for the perfect home for over 3 years! We wanted to find a home that we could downsize into when our kids are on their own and make that home available as a vacation home for the next 10 years until that time. We finally found our dream retirement home and are pleased to offer it to you, our guests!

Why they chose this property

This property was described to us months before it went on the market, at a time when we were considering placing offers on other neighborhood homes. Based on what we had heard abut this property, we reluctantly passed on other beautiful homes, holding out for this one to finally come to market. We have been so thankful every day since buying it and can not believe our good fortune in being the party selected to buy this special home among the many other offers the buyers received within two days of the home being listed for sale.

We fell in love with this home the minute we turned the corner and saw it from the outside. There is a very magical quality about this home that immediately cast a spell upon us as we walked down the stone path and through the lush and beautiful English gardens, towards the cottage. It is difficult to describe the special feeling you have when you approach this home through the beautiful "secret gardens" that you walk thru to reach the cottage, seeing the ocean on the other side. I love watching my guests experience this. Once inside, you can immediately see why the former owners had described the property as their "slice of heaven", and knew we had to make this home our own.

What makes this property unique

This property has the most amazing energy. There is a special "magical", happy vibe that everyone notices as they enter this home. You just don't want to leave! Although the happy feeling of this house is hard to pinpoint, exactly, there are certain elements that do not come through in the ad that do contribute to this. The views are better than they appear in the photos and you can see the ocean from more places in the house than what is depicted in the ad. The ocean is also closer to the house than appears in the photos. There us is a sunny quality about the home that is not particularly reflected in the photos, as taking photos of a sunny room can be quite a challenge. The floor plan is very welcoming--it's one of those homes that gives you a hug when you walk in. Taking a bath underneath the huge window is amazing! My teenage daughter likes that you can actually get a suntan while taking a bath--the sun streams in that brightly. All I can say is that it is the "happiest" house I have ever owned and we will never part with this house. It will be in our family forever. It's a house that you never, ever want to leave or part with.

This home also has a stone path adjacent to it which leads you to Willard Beach and Fisherman's Point--a gorgeous grassy knoll which we had been visiting for years. From Fisherman's Point, you can see while away the hours and enjoy the ever-changing scene of the Portland Shipping Channel and the Islands of Casco Bay. In any given hour, you may see cruise ships, freighters, tug boats, ferry boats, schooners and every other type of vessel pass by. It's a very special spot, from where you can enjoy interesting and beautiful views of the islands across the narrow shipping channel, in addition to two WWII forts and beautiful Willard Beach.

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