Beautiful Back Cove Area/ Maine Way Life Should Be

Entire rental unit in Portland, Maine

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Dan
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Private getaway

Guests say this area offers privacy.

Dedicated workspace

A common area with wifi that’s well-suited for working.

At-home coffee

Start your morning right with the drip coffee maker.
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Back Cove a beautiful area with an ocean inlet has a 3.5 mile bike & walking path. Close to Mackworth Island, City Center, Old Port Area, Restaurants, Shopping, Night Life, Music & Cultural Events. Wide variety of great restaurants & microbreweries. You’ll love this place because of the privacy and location. Portland's Working Waterfront w/ Ferry Excursions to Casco Bay Islands. Swimming, Boating, Fishing /30 min drive to Sebago Lake or Old Orchard Beach.

The space
....Our cozy studio apartment is a cute daylight basement walkout.. of a single family ranch.. in a very quiet & safe residential neighborhood just a stones throw from Back Cove, with three double hung windows and its own entry with motion sensor lighting by the door and security camera covering yard & walkway areas only. Motion sensor lighting covering the off street driveway parking. There is a deck just above apt entry that is part of the upper living area. Shower and toilet are raised about 3 inches to accommodate plumbing flow (pictured in photo) The bedroom has a brand new queen size DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress with individually pocketed coils, several layers of memory foam... with the top layer infused with a cooling gel.... all covered with a plush cashmere Euro Top. We use 400 thread count ultra soft sheets. There is also a double high self inflating/deflating air bed w/linen... available if more then two people will be staying (extra guests $35/person/night) ... set up in living room. ( A raised twin air bed w/linen also available if requested for 2nd guest of 2 @ $20/night). Air conditioned in summer baseboard heat for cooler nights. Living room has two leather loveseats and lift top coffee table... great for enjoying take out while watching a movie, 55" TCL Roku wall mounted Flat Screen Smart HD TV, WIFI internet connection (with download speeds up to 300 mbs), , Netflix & Peacock for enjoying free movies & Alexa for your music listening enjoyment. Kitchen area has brand new full size refrigerator, microwave, new Keurig coffee brewer, frozen drink blender along with plates, bowls cups, glasses and utensils. (no stove in unit...this keeps cooking odors and safety issues in check for all upcoming guests). However ... there are many extraordinary restaurants in the area. Bathroom has toilet, vanity and shower ( due to height limitations shower stall is about 6 ft tall with new multi spray head)
.....We also offer a Personal 3 hr Boat Tour of pristine Sebago Lake & State Park or Casco Bay with it's many Islands, w/water views of Portland Headlight and Portland's working waterfront. Soft Drinks, Snacks, personal flotation devices & fuel provided. $125/pp (3rd person just $50 more)
*** (Check out "Dan's Guide" for great info on local restaurants and watering holes)

Guest access
Private Apartment full access

Other things to note
Keyless Entry, lighted walkway,
Must be 21 yrs of age or older to rent this property

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises
55 inch HDTV with Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Roku, standard cable
Window AC unit

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Rated 4.74 out of 5 from 179 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 78% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 18% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 4% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Portland, Maine, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Very Safe & Quiet neighborhood great location easy to get around. Baxter Boulevard just down the street; walk, run, jog or bike three miles around back cove inlet easy walk or short ride into Downtown, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Hannaford Supermarket, @ delicious BBQ/Pizzeria Joint & Ice Cream Shop just around the corner. Thai, Vietnamese, Cajun , High End Italian, Taco Bar & Bagel & Coffee shops a short walk!

Meet your host

Superhost
179 reviews
4.74 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Univ of Maine & Mankato State University
My work: Restaurant Owner
energetic entrepreneur interested in sharing our spectacular area with visitors

Dan is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Checkout before 9:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm