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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Portland, ME
  • Popular LocationSand Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationCasco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal28 min drive
  • Popular LocationCross Insurance Arena29 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)48 min drive

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About the area

Peaks Island

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Casco Bay and Umbrella Cover Museum. Fifth Maine Museum and House Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sand Beach - 2 min drive
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 28 min drive
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 29 min drive
  • State Theatre - 30 min drive
  • Thompson's Point - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 43 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lolita-Munjoy Hill - 29 min drive
  • Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - 28 min drive
  • Twelve - 29 min drive
  • Evelyn's Tavern - 34 min drive
  • Saltwater Grille - 35 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Summer by the Sea<br>

Positioned on a grassy knoll overlooking impressive views of Casco Bay and the distinctive skyline of Portland's Peninsula. Outdoor enjoyment of these views is made easy with a large stone patio and upper & lower water-facing decks that just happen to face west so you can gaze at those island sunsets. With its open-concept living room, dining room & eat-in kitchen, the interior is equally well-oriented toward the land and sea views-and opens to the spacious porch. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and sliders to the upper deck. This lovely cottage offers numerous amenities including a 1st floor bedroom ( also opens to porch), 1st floor full bath with laundry, and butler's pantry.

Enjoy the beach across the street (you have a right away to a beautiful sandy beach). Owned by a local interior designer, this stunning, one of a kind cottage, is filled with original art, high-end bedding, Smeg (toaster, coffee maker and tea kettle). The extra bonus: 4 bikes, 2 paddle boards and two fishing polls! It’s just a skip and a jump (10 min walk) from the ferry. **No golf cart included in this rental.

License # STHR-004527-2022

Property manager

Shannon Gordon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 35

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Summer by the Sea<br> Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Planner of Girls Trip
The property was beautiful and the house more than accommodated 4 ladies. Shannon had bicycles that allowed us to see Peaks Island. She had all necessities readily available and provided insight to places on the island. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a quiet, beautiful getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Very enjoyable stay. We were on Peaks for a family wedding and this house was just perfect for us. Nice location with a wonderful view. We especially enjoyed the front porch and spacious kitchen/dining area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martine K., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Second Visit
This was our second stay at Summer by the Sea. The house had everything we needed for a great week on Peaks Island. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal house and owner
This is a gorgeous house that has it all - comfortable rooms and outstanding amenities, big lawn with a fire pit, front porch, patio, easement access to the beach across the street, and close to the ferry and village to boot. The owner Shannon was simply the best - buying beach, indoor, and bath toys and books for the kids to read. Anyone looking for a vacation rental on Peaks Island should consider staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom l.

Liked: Cleanliness
SOOOOO COMFORTABLE
We had a magical 2 weeks with 3 adult children, spouses and new granddaughter. Location is excellent, across the street to beach and walk to small downtown and ferry. Bedding was very comfortable, we all slept so well. Shannon was very attentive to our wellbeing and very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C., Red Wing, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
This stunningly, beautiful home which is decorated with museum level art and decor is wonderful! Shannon was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home on peaks island
Loved everything about our stay here! Very easy to take the ferry back and forth to Portland. We opted not to get a car and just used the taxi to take our luggage to the house the first night. Home was beautiful and the host was wonderful! Thank you for letting us stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Assunta W., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
We came to the island for a wedding and the house was perfect for my family of 5. Plenty of space to get ready and Beautful porch for morning coffee. Short walk to town and beach accessible across the street for walking. We had a lovely stay and all amenities you will ever need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for Peaks Island wedding
The home was perfect for our family of four. We spent the weekend on peaks island attending a family wedding. The host checked in with us each day and went out of her way to make sure that our day was perfect. The home was beautiful with eclectic decor. The home is so inviting and present it is soft be the perfect place to gather after our family commitments and we connect as a family. The oceans views were inviting. The property was super clean and the host left us food items to get started with for the weekend. So thoughtful! The fact that we did not include additional cost to rent a golf cart was definitely a perk. Other family members spent $250 a day for a golf cart rental. We had family obligations throughout the weekend but can’t wait to go back so we can enjoy the home and the local attractions. This home for any future rental needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Panama City Beach FL

Liked: Cleanliness
A Slice of Paradise
This property is immaculate, and Shannon goes above and beyond to accommodate her guests. I just wish we would have been able to spend more time to just sit around and enjoy the beautiful grounds, but we ventured over to Portland almost every day. The house has everything you need, and catching the ferry is so easy. Don’t pass this house up!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022