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Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wicker chair, and potted plant, offering a view of the street outside.
Dine in style with a long table set for a memorable meal.
Enjoy a casual outdoor dining experience with a wine and cheese selection on the balcony.
Enjoy a serene view from the large window, surrounded by comfortable seating and a stylish side table.
Enjoy casual dining in this kitchen with a dining table and chairs, surrounded by a mural of mountains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Maine Medical Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • State Theatre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Thompson's Point
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Portland

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What's nearby

  • University of Southern Maine - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hadlock Field - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Maine Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • State Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Thompson's Point - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 3 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Great Lost Bear - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rose Foods - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New

This property is a newly renovated historic 1891 home close to all Portland has to offer! Amenities include brand new beds with premium linens, 2 car off street parking, an updated kitchen and bathroom with vaulted ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Keyless entry allows for easy check in/out process!

We live in the same building so we are immediately available for any of your needs, but privacy is afforded by your own private entrance!

Property manager

Danni Higgins

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

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 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, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New to the airport?

This apartment is 3.1 mi (7-min drive) away from the Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New to the beach?

This apartment is 14.3 mi (22-min drive) from Old Orchard Beach and 4.2 mi (11-min drive) from East End Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

Is there free parking at Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New to downtown Portland?

This apartment is 1.2 mi away from Portland.

Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda T.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and inviting

The apartment is very spacious, clean and open and met our needs perfectly. Also convenient to Portland which was our main objective. The only drawback was the pitter/patter of little feet above, well into the night. Sweet, but annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s really a gem!

This lovely 1890s home is adorably decorated. The rental includes all of the amenities one would need for a full stay, offering quality, linens, towels, and a array of kitchen, utensils, pots, pans, dishes, and even a coffee bar. The property manager is an excellent communicator and checked on us several times during our stay to ensure we had everything that we needed. The host offers a lovely little welcome book that offers information about the area in local restaurants. The location is close to downtown Portland only a five or six minute drive away there’s ample on the street and off street parking. Would highly recommend this property if we find ourselves in Portland again we will definitely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C., Marietta, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Portland neighborhood with easy access to everything

I booked this Portland VRBO for a planned trip to participate in the Maine Marathon/Half-Marathon in October, picking it because it was located close to the event start/finish line. Got so much more! Great walking trail (Back Cove) with views of Downtown Portland and close to grocery stores and coffee shops. Quiet neighborhood within a short drive to downtown Portland and the Old Port. The apartment had plenty of space, was comfortable and well done. Owners had thought about their guests comfort - I had everything I needed. I appreciated the parking available onsite since I had rented a car and didn't want to park on the street. Overall, my experience was great and I highly recommend this VRBO if you are traveling to Portland.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick V., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & Comfortable!

Had a wonderful time. The place was clean and comfortable with excellent parking and close to downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephen B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Double booked!

The owner called while we were driving to Portland to say the property was double booked. We couldn't find the property listed on VRBO a month before our reservation and the owner assured us that there were no issues with the reservation. This was our only summer vacation planned and it was almost ruined because of the property owner. If you are renting this property, you may want a backup plan.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a weekend getaway

Huge thank you to Dani and Sean for a great stay in Maine!! They made everything very easy and communicated the perfect amount to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The apartment's location was perfect for us, it is roomy, bright, and spacious and was incredibly clean. Little touches like the welcome basket and checking in after we arrived were lovely. The beds are extra comfortable, and there were multiple pillows with a variety of firmness. 11/10 would stay here again and recommend to anyone considering staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Harris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staying in Portland

This is a clean, quiet and comfortable place to stay. We enjoyed the neighborhood too. However, we did not enjoy the Roku TV, and found the sidewalks and driveway treacherous with accumulated ice and snow. As we expected to wash our dishes, a dishpan or drain cover would have been helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, super comfortable, great location

My partner and I really enjoyed our stay! The house is beautiful, well-designed, and had everything we needed. The location was also great! We meandered our way into downtown Portland (we like to walk) and you can stop by great breakfast/coffee places along the way. We personally enjoyed The Holy Donut, Miss Portland Diner, and Two Fat Cats Cafe (the pie is amazing). Highly recommend this space to anyone coming to Portland!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vern B., Wylie, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean home conveniently located in Portland ME

Danni has a very nice place to stay with ALL needed amenities. The place was SUPER clean and comfortable. The bed and shower were fabulous. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miko G., Avon lake

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Great location and hosts! Exactly as described - very clean! Great book of recommendations - especially the bagel place (the BEST!!). Close to Old Port, and we loved it! Nice to have parking off the street, too! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Petra T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, fabulous location.

Cute apartment, has everything one needs. Great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

kathy d., Wisconsin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific stay

The apartment was absolutely beautiful and immaculate. Very spacious and lovely. The owners were incredibly responsive and very communicative. Parking included, nice accessible neighborhood. Perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Location was great and the place itself was adorable we almost didn’t want to leave to go out! Dani was great and very easy to get in touch with, would definitely recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha B., Philadelphia, PA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A welcoming, warm home away from home

An excellent choice with friendly owners, well located for a stay in Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dale W., Knoxville Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy in Portland

Danni is a great host and her house is beautifully restored with stylish furnishings. Good location for exploring Portland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was great! Clean & Comfortable!

My home away experience was great! Everything was clean and comfortable! It was the perfect place for my family to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019