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Backyard Paradise

Vacation home near Thompson's Point in Portland

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A covered outdoor patio with a pool, lounge chairs, and a table with a potted plant.
A spacious living area with a dining table, red chairs, and a chandelier.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a modern chandelier.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a black countertop.
A bedroom with a large arched window, a bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a mirror on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Place, Tate House Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Casco Bay
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Capisic Pond Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪15 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Portland

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tate House Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Casco Bay with a stay here. Maine Mall and Fore River Sanctuary are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tate House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casco Bay - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Capisic Pond Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Maine Mall - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Dock Square - 30 min drive - 36.3 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 7 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 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.

Backyard Paradise

Wake up to the sounds of chickadees (Maine’s state bird), as you sip your coffee in this furnished family home. With exceptional morning light, a 2-minute drive to the airport, and a 6-minute drive to Portland’s downtown, this is the perfect location for a weekend getaway. Enjoy the Portland trails, which are a short walk down the road. After a day of exploring Portland, enjoy the backyard paradise, which includes: an in-ground swimming pool, vegetable gardens, patio, grill, and fireplace. Enjoy your stay

Short Term License Number: (STHR-005262-2023)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • By the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Back Yard Paradise Portland
Back Yard Paradise Private vacation home
Back Yard Paradise Private vacation home Portland

Frequently asked questions

How close is Backyard Paradise to the airport?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi (2-min drive) away from the Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Backyard Paradise have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Backyard Paradise to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.6 mi (20-min drive) from Old Orchard Beach and 6.4 mi (13-min drive) from East End Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Backyard Paradise offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Backyard Paradise?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Backyard Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Backyard Paradise?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Backyard Paradise have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Backyard Paradise have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Backyard Paradise to downtown Portland?

This vacation home is 3.2 mi away from Portland.

Backyard Paradise Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay! Family frindly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful time . The proximity to downtown Portland was excellent as was the pool. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully restored 3 bedroom two story house with great backyard, deck and pool area. Kitchen is fantastic and beds are comfortable. One big advantage is there is plenty of off street parking. A busy street, but the backyard paradise makes it quiet and a private retreat on the backside of the house. Location is fantastic and very close to the airport if you have anyone flying in or out of Portland (No airport noise).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every positive review that I read before booking this property was spot on. What a beautiful house, with a beautiful backyard and pool, and such a fantastic location. We would definitely stay here again and hope to do so next time we visit our Maine family. One small detail is that if you have any people in your family that have difficulty with steps, you should be aware that there is no bedroom on the first floor. Also, if you have anyone in your family who can’t live without a TV in their bedroom, the only TV in the house is in the living room. Not a problem for us at all but just something to be aware of. The beds were so comfortable. I slept so well at this place that I took a picture of the mattress tag for future reference. The WiFi was strong and the kitchen was fully stocked for us to cook our own meals at home without issue. The location is close to EVERYTHING.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property had plenty of space for all 7 of us and the backyard was great! The location worked well for all we wanted to do. Our only complaint is that things weren't where the written guide said. For example extra bedding for the fold out couch was supposed to be in the storage ottoman, but it wasnt. The ice maker was broken so there was supposed to be a bag of ice in the freezer instead, there was not. The only other possible improvement would be to label the light switches as there were so many and they were in wonky places. Overall these things wouldn't necessarily deter us from staying there again, but would be helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home overall! Great equipment, great kitchen, great pool, nice patio! Easy access to the home and driveway! Probably the best house I’ve stayed in !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Space with Pool

We had a wonderful weekend with family at this nicely appointed space that is close to downtown Portland. We all enjoyed swimming in the pool and hanging out on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for the family

Family and I came into Portland for a vacation. This house is so close to the airport and a short drive to downtown. Great setup, open concept, nice backyard pool! Overall we had a great time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Everything was perfect! The beds were very comfortable. The pool was kept open for us and it was nice to sit around the pool one last time this year. Tito was very responsive and great to deal with. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Roomy for a family

This property has an open floor plan downstairs which made it very comfortable for our family of six adults and one infant. Nice backyard with a swimming pool.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Didn't know what to expect but was awesome

Pictures are often times inflated but these pictures undersold how perfect this place was. The house was great but the pool was the kicker. We had a blast and would try to book this anytime we are in Portland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

remote wedding

I live in California, but my son was married in Portland (our home state). We spent a long weekend close to family and wedding activities. This is a comfortable home, in a great location. I feel fortunate to have chosen the perfect VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home close to airportt

This is an older home with some modern updates, especially to the kitchen and dining area. Upstairs bathroom has a great shower. There's an in-ground pool in the back yard, a great deck for relaxing, and a nice barbecue grill. The home is less than a 5-minute drive to the airport, but was not noisy. We were the first guests to stay this season, so there were a couple of minor issues, quickly resolved. Tito is a wonderful host, and easy to contact. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the stay was okay. We had an issue with the WiFi code - two of the members from our group of six had to wrap up work the afternoon/evening of our arrival and couldn’t log on as we were given the wrong code. It took the property manager at least five hours to get back to us with the correct code. There are no towel racks in either bathroom and only one hook on one of the three bedroom doors in which to hang your towel. There were six of us. We had to hang our towels over the bedroom doors in order to dry. Ceiling light bulbs need to be changed and some of the bedroom table lamps are ready to fall apart. The kitchen needs to be stocked with large serving bowls and platters. It didn’t have any serving bowls to put side dishes or chips in for dinner and no platters for cheese and crackers or carved meats. The deck furniture is not at all as pictured. Only four individual chairs and one is truly ready to collapse. There is a bench for seating on the deck but is so low that when you sit down your face is parallel to the hard plastic white banquet table that has been put out there for dining purposes. The cushions on the deck for the furniture are not meant for the furniture at all. All of this could be taken care of by the property manager and an investment in all new deck furniture. Overall, if these items are taken care of and the house was given a little more TLC, I would raise my score to a 4.5. For now, my score is a 3.5.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location

Decent place, just needs some TLC

House, pool, bbq, and backyard could have been cleaned better before we arrived and many things were broken or didn’t work through the house. Various outlets didn’t work and the hot water doesn’t stay one temperature when showering. Walked in to clothing tags stuck to windows, dirty floors downstairs, wet musty laundry in the washer, over-full grease trap in bbq, over-full, slimy, and broken pool bucket, broken items throughout the entire house. Fridge does not work the best, had food spoil right after purchasing because fridge does not get cold enough. Tito did offer to bring us a small fridge to make sure we had one after mentioning it to him, but we wanted our privacy and we felt things should have been checked before guests came. Upstairs bathroom doorknob came off while child was trying to exit the bathroom, my husband fixed it. With a little extra TLC, this house would be the perfect rental. It has a modern, yet old fashioned charm to it and it is right in the center of everything we wanted to do. The pool has a light for night swimming, which we never found until our last night. We had someone renting in August come knocking wanting to see the rental for a wedding, which we thought was slightly inappropriate, but not the owner's fault. Communication between rental manager and tenants could have been a bit better before arriving, but when we arrived, Tito answered my call and made sure we had access to the house immediately. Overall my family and I had a decent time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our family. The house is immaculate, spacious and comfortable for sleeping. We loved the location as it is not too far from attractions and stores. We loved the idea of the pool even though we were not able to use it. We would definitely consider going back during the summer months. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Booked for a weekend anniversary getawaywith friends. Tito had great communication, any issue that was brought to his attention (we had a minor power outage), he was on top of finding a solution quickly! The house was a good size for our group of 6 - fully equipped kitchen, beds were comfortable and the backyard was a pleasant oasisn with what I imagine to be a very robust vegetable garden in the summer! Location was safe and super convenient to downtown, shops and restaurants. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for family getaway...

The house was perfect for our end of summer getaway. It was very clean and well equipped. The host Tito was very attentive to our needs (although there were not many). The location was close to everything you could need, groceries, gas, coffee, etc. Very close to Freeport - where we went for a day trip. I would recommend this rental to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best shower on the block!

This house is exactly as described and more . The upstairs bathroom is very nice . The pool was great the rooms were great and well designed my only yyyy con would be the mattress could definitely be more comfortable in the master bedroom but I had the little kids sleep there and they were good the other 2 matresses were so comfortable. The garden and yard is well kept. It had everything you could need in a house including games n coloring for the kids . The owner communicated everything very well and very fast and even let us check in a little early . I definitely would stay here again !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location with pool

This house was perfect for a weekend in Portland. It's very close to the city, but in a quiet neighborhood. The pool was great. The house was very functional with a few nice touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Relaxed Time

All as expected :). The host is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable accommodating stay

The house was just what needed for a girls weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Portland Stay

No major issues. No live TV probably could use a standard cable box
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

The house was all we were looking for and more. Everything we needed was provided. Easy access to the airport and the highway. Great location to attend a wedding in Portland. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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