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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • State Theatre
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • East End Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Sand Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Peaks Island

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Peaks Island vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Casco Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Richard Boyd Art Gallery. Umbrella Cover Museum and Fifth Maine Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 31 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • State Theatre - 32 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • East End Beach - 32 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Sand Beach - 50 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 45 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪A&C Soda Shop - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Twelve - ‬31 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.

Absolutely Breathtaking Direct Oceanfront Cottage ~ Perfect Location!

SPRING SPECIAL!!! - book our cottage for a minimum of 3 days starting before June 12 and receive a free Ferry Vehicle Ticket (an $86.25 value)!!!

Bella Vista is a 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home sitting directly on the Atlantic Ocean side of Peaks Island at Elm Tree Cove. One of only 2 houses on a small dirt road abutting a land preserve and conservation land. See and hear the ocean waves crash into the rocks just outside of your living room and bedroom windows. Spectacular views from every room. Enjoy your morning coffee on the large covered porch with an unobstructed view of the sunrise and a panoramic view up and down the rocky coastline.. Absolutely breathtaking! One of the best spots on the backshore.

The home is a well maintained cottage home with 3 bedrooms. All are tastefully decorated, and all have ocean views!!!.

The 1st floor has a well stocked updated kitchen with good size refrigerator and an electric stove/oven and microwave. There is also a long L shaped dining/living room designed to take full advantage of the amazing view. There is also a library and a full bath with a shower on the 1st floor.

The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms: the 1st with a queen size bed and a half bath attached. The 2nd has a a full size bed and a futon. The 3rd has a twin and an Antique bed (small full - 48x72). There is also full bath with a shower/Jacuzzi tub.

Peaks island is a 15 minute ferry from Portland, where you can experience a beautiful seaside town with a wide variety of great restaurants and activities. The island offers exceptional walking, jogging, horse riding, tennis, swimming and relaxing with a wild bird preserve, a social club for activities, little shops, grocery store and restaurants. You can easily walk to everything.

Amenities: wifi, weber gas grill, 42" flat panel LCD TV, cable TV, microwave, full-size oven range, toaster, Drip coffee-maker, Keurig coffee maker, all cooking and baking utensils you would need including a lobster pot, fire extinguisher and smoke detectors, washer/dryer, parking for 2 cars.

Things you'll find stocked at the cottage: propane for the gas grill, bedspreads and pillows (BATH TOWELS, BLANKETS AND LINENS ARE NOT INCLUDED, BUT ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT - see below)*, the tools to make a lobster dinner, cleaning supplies, full set of dinnerware, cups, mugs, etc., grill tools, family games.

Week long bookings are Sat - Sat. Between June 15 and Sept 15 WEEKLY BOOKINGS ONLY!!! Weekends considered between those dates if within 1 month of start of occupancy. Inquire of Owner (rates for on peak weekends if approved may be different than posted rate).

Dogs are welcome.

*LINENS: If you wish to rent linens, please let me know They are available through our cleaning service. We do not mark up the price, but just offer this as a service for our guests: The rates are for the duration of your stay: flat rate of $160 for all beds and 8 towel sets (face, hand and bath).

These prices are cheaper than local rentals and the beds will be made before your stay and stripped for you, so there is nothing for you to do.


We have another property nearby, a 60 second walk, please check it out
VRBO # 1244485!

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Property manager

Gino

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only 60 lbs and under

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Absolutely Breathtaking Direct Oceanfront Cottage ~ Perfect Location! to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.2 mi (62-min drive) away from the Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Absolutely Breathtaking Direct Oceanfront Cottage ~ Perfect Location! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Absolutely Breathtaking Direct Oceanfront Cottage ~ Perfect Location! to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.1 mi (32-min drive) from East End Beach and 6.4 mi (50-min drive) from Sand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Absolutely Breathtaking Direct Oceanfront Cottage ~ Perfect Location! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Absolutely Breathtaking Direct Oceanfront Cottage ~ Perfect Location!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Absolutely Breathtaking Direct Oceanfront Cottage ~ Perfect Location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Absolutely Breathtaking Direct Oceanfront Cottage ~ Perfect Location!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Absolutely Breathtaking Direct Oceanfront Cottage ~ Perfect Location! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Absolutely Breathtaking Direct Oceanfront Cottage ~ Perfect Location! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Absolutely Breathtaking Direct Oceanfront Cottage ~ Perfect Location! to downtown Peaks Island?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Peaks Island.

Absolutely Breathtaking Direct Oceanfront Cottage ~ Perfect Location! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

holly o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect girls weekend

The cottage was absolutely perfect for our girls weekend! The location is very private and the view and sound of the ocean was so lovely. We all agreed that we will try to make Bella Vista a destination for future gatherings. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Island Get-A-Way

My family and I can't say enough about this property. It was wonderful. Pictures can't possibly capture the incredible views or the wonderful accommodations. All three spacious bedrooms had direct ocean views. The first floor living space was open and inviting and the kitchen, actually the whole house, was beautifully appointed with everything we could possibly need for our family reunion. We had big family breakfasts at the farmhouse size table with full ocean views, grilled and ate outside on the wide front porch. The house was perfectly located for fishing, bird watching, hiking and exploring Battery Steele and it was a walkable distance from the restaurants and stores closer to the ferry. Although Peaks Island can be fairly crowded with day trippers and golf carts, the house is at the end of a quiet dirt lane that ends at a trailhead. So, our stay was peaceful and serene. Would give this host and this location more stars if we could!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and peaceful

We were up for a wedding at Peaks Island in October. A ferry ride over and a very short drive to the unit. It is located on the North East side of the island with beautiful rocky shore views. The unit itself is clean and inviting. Rustic style charm, natural woods, and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday

I spent summers on Long Island in Casco Bay always dreaming of staying at Peak’s Island to see what all the hype was about… Well, it exceeded my expectations at this location! The communication with the owner, to the comfort of the cottage and view was priceless. We are already planning for next summer 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, picturesque, playful Peaks Island place

Our family of mom, dad, 2 adult children, their spouses, 2 granddaughters, and a Boston terrier had a week of reconnecting with each other on Peaks Island in this beautiful house. Gino is a great communicator. He gave us details of the workings of the house and property, well ahead of time. The large front porch and quiet path in front of the house were perfect for the "littles" to explore and play, without fear of road traffic. The beds are comfortable and the wonderful windows that are screened and open easily gave us the best part of the trip.....the constant sound of the ocean. The kitchen is updated, well equipped, and clean. The 3 bathrooms, with one on the ground floor, made life easy. The washer and dryer is another great addition to the light, bright, breezy, and quiet home. We took advantage of the stove, oven, gas grill, comfy porch chairs, and large dining table and chairs. We hope to stay here again. We loved our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the Best Vacations Spots

Six of us had the great fortune to stay at this beautiful cottage the week of July 15th. The home is very comfortable and was well stocked with all the staples and kitchen equipment we needed. There was a cool breeze every night and there was a fan so sleeping conditions were perfect. The view from the front porch was so magnificent that we spent the majority of our time sitting there and looking out over the ocean. It was the most relaxing vacation I have ever experienced. The only downside is the number of golf carts and people coming down to the lookout spot in front of the cottage. They did not bother us in the least, but you should expect this. I would definitely consider staying here again and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

Beautiful home with lots of comfortable places to sit and relax. The whole house has views of the water and sunrise. Very private, perfect location. Our favorite house rental on Peaks by far!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F., Cincinnati, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing vacation

Peaks Island is an absolutely beautiful place. We really enjoyed our vacation. The house is located right on the water where we would sit on the porch and watch the waves crash into the rocks. Every window on the front of the house looked over the water. Gino was great to work with and communication and check in was very easy. We would definitely stay here again. If you want a beautiful, serene, relaxing vacation, this is it. I would recommend renting a golf cart, we were really glad we did and explored the island with it.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best place to stay on Peaks Island!

I loved this place! It is the second house located on a short dirt road with only two houses on it. It is so peaceful and quiet. After the house there is a trail you can walk. In front of the house there is the road, some bushes, beautiful rocks and then the ocean. You can watch the sunrise. The house itself is so cute and has everything you need. It is up-to-date and the windows open easily so with a nice breeze coming in. You won't be sorry if you rent this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

great location and space

We stayed here with our 3 yr and 1 yr old. It is a beautiful house, Gino was extremely responsive and kind, and the location was perfect. Hiking trail right next to the house but private enough where we felt like we could relax while we were at the house. Our 3 yr old loved climbing on the rocks in front of the house. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dana M., Warner, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous views from the porch & from every bedroom!

The cottage sits in a special location that takes full advantage of all the views the back shore of Peaks Island has to offer. However, while it sits at the end of a dead-end dirt road, the dead end leads to public hiking paths as well as public rocky beaches adjacent to the property, meaning that there was a steady stream of traffic past the porch. While it was mostly kind islanders and tourists, there was a late night trio of loud, drunken young men who seemingly had just discovered swearing and alcohol. They were gone in less than a half hour though, having run out of booze. Not a complaint, but want to give a heads-up that while the cottage is lovely and welcoming with a great porch that overlooks the best part of Casco Bay, it is not as private as we would have liked. Still a gorgeous spot. And a lovely cottage with all the needs for a vacationing group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean Views Amazing

Cute little property great location access to everything we needed we rented a golf cart to get around the island for a couple days it was so much fun… The children were comfortable the nook in the living room was amazing for a nap!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D., Burlington, Vermont

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation!

We had a great time at Gino’s house. The space was perfect for a family to gather, eat meals, and enjoy the stunning views of Elm Cove. We’ve been coming to the island for over 30 years (some of us longer), and this was one of the best spots we have stayed. The kitchen is well appointed, the appliances are nice, and the bedrooms are spacious with great views. It is unique to find a home on Peaks with 3 bathrooms, which makes the space even more comfortable for a long stay. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great oceanfront house!

Good-sized living and dining areas with amazing views of the ocean! Lovely front porch. Great location. Gino was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Holden Mass

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem!!!

Awesome place with beautiful views from every room!!! Owner was great to work with!! Hope to return again someday!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible property!!

This was a wonderful, relaxing property in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Holly B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Location; house needs improvement

Not providing basic linens is absurd. Four of us arrived for a three night visit, and having not read the fine print, discovered the day before arrival that there would be no towels or sheets, pillowcases, etc. Had we known, we would have selected another house to rent, as needing to bring linens from California for a short trip is not practical. Gino had someone drop off two sets to us, which we appreciated. But stating this in bold highlighted font in the property description would have been appreciated. The house is spectacularly located but… it’s dirty. There’s a giant jetted jacuzzi tub, but there’s mold growing in the jets. All the lightbulbs were burned out in the kitchen and no additional bulbs anywhere to be found, so we scavenged from other light fixtures. There were no basic amenities generally provided, not even soap. There were cobwebs everywhere. The dryer was broken, there was a plumbing leak which caused water to pool in a downstairs room when someone was taking a shower upstairs. And no towels to mop up the water. The floors are severely warped so the beds on rolling metal frames slide into the center of the room and had to be propped with cardboard. But the location cannot be beat. Beautiful views and so lovely to hear the waves crashing just feet away. Stocking the house with bedsheets and towels, soap and other basics seems like a simple and inexpensive thing to do to improve travelers experience and resulting ratings. Gino was communicative and I appreciated that.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joulian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Island Great House

We really enjoyed our stay. Very nice section of the island right on the water. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We rented a golf cart and explored the island. The family really liked that. Hannigan's Market had everything we needed and had really good sandwiches. Would rent this house again. Thanks Gino
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular views!

It doesn’t get much better than waking up to a spectacular sunrise except perhaps watching the full moon rise above the horizon! This property is situated right along a cove next to a preserve, perfect for exploring and fishing. Quiet and serene, Gino answered all our questions in a timely manner. Check in and check out couldn’t have been any easier!

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family retreat

Relaxing, peaceful and scenic setting - wonderful family get-away. Celebrated our son’s engagement with outside lobster dinner by the ocean - so nice to fall asleep to the sound of the waves crashing .. our 18 month old grandson loved the rocks, ocean and the birds -a memorable vacation ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

House has great windows looking out on the water at the end of a small quiet street. Well stocked and comfortable and the owner was super helpful and responded quickly on every question. Peaks Island is very relaxed and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean Calm

I loved it! Great view and location. We would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Carol R., Kalamazoo, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views, peaceful and relaxing

Bella Vista is in a beautiful location with views from almost every room. Sunrises were amazing every morning, and a short golf cart trip to the other side of the island will get you to the sunsets. Property was clean and bright with many windows. The kitchen was well-stocked with pots and pans and some essentials like olive oil and salt and pepper. There was plenty of room for my husband, our two young adult sons, and me. It was nice to sit on the deck, or on the rocks in front of the property and enjoy the view, the salt air, and the peace. We all really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020