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Charming, updated 2 bdr Condo - 3 minute walk to the beach!

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Food and drink
Smart TV
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming, updated 2 bdr Condo - 3 minute walk to the beach!

Ground-floor, updated, 2-bdr condo in an historic 150-yr-old bldg. in the heart of Willard Square- three minute walk to from Portland 's friendliest beach and famous Scratch Bakery. Ideal for couples and families (including the pup). Here, you are just minutes from the Portland Headlight / Ft. Williams Park, the bustling Old Port and Portland’s world-famous restaurant scene. Enjoy the outdoors? Hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are a short drive away. Yes, Portland and Willard Square have it all!

Property manager

Ed Patterson & Steve Richards

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Property grounds

Charming 110-year former Inn 10' from the Ocean!

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Washer
Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number 2826

About the area

Map
South Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Portland Museum of Art - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • State Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Merrill Auditorium - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 15 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Becky's Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Luke's Lobster Portland Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red's Dairy Freeze - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪DiMillo's On the Water - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, updated 2 bdr Condo - 3 minute walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming, updated 2 bdr Condo - 3 minute walk to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, updated 2 bdr Condo - 3 minute walk to the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, updated 2 bdr Condo - 3 minute walk to the beach! located?

Located in Willard, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Casco Bay and Southern Maine Community College. Willard Beach and Fort Preble are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Charming, updated 2 bdr Condo - 3 minute walk to the beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We absolutely loved this property! It was perfect in every way from the layout, to comfortable beds, to fireplaces and ease of wifi access and TVs. We loved the thoughtful binder of information and the dog bowl! It was decorated perfectly and was just so homey and felt like someplace we wanted to settle in and stay awhile. Additionally, we loved the bakery practically across the street and even took baked goods to go upon departure. Couldn’t have been happier with this property and you can see how much thought and heart went in to making this an exceptional place! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci D., Fort Myers

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property
Great home and hosts in a great neighborhood! Very clean, comfortable beds, sheets, and pillows. Well equipped kitchen, modern bathroom. Nice touches everywhere to make our stay perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D., Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rental and Location
Great location, able to walk to the beach. Well stocked home, it had everything we needed and more. Great communication from the hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucille C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Gem
You have to love the tin ceilings, crown molding, and wide pine floors. The kitchen sink, cupboards, & wainscoting are probably the original. But the apartment is thoroughly modernized with new walls, light switches, ceiling fans, & easy to use thermostat. Loved the thick white bath sheets & of course, that the place was immaculate. The walk to the beach is an easy stroll as are the bakery & ice cream shop up the street. There isn't a thing we would change about the apartment. We'll stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, well-appointed and cozy
We really enjoyed this pup-friendly unit. All the creature comforts were included to make it feel like home - nice dishes and cookware, beach gear, lots of seating options in the unit and outdoor space to enjoy the end of summer. Short walk to the beach and food. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walk to the beach!
Great location near beach and amazing Bakery!! Very well appointed, cute as heck. The owners are fabulous and very responsive!! Everything you could need is there.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most considerate hosts!
We have stayed in many homes and this one is special. The hosts have thought of everything to make our stay comfortable from charging stations, ice makers, beach towels, even sunglasses if we forgot to bring them! The beds are very comfortable and the living room seating is adequate for 4 adults or more. It too is very cozy. The art work is inspiring and we felt at home as soon as we walked in. For Gluten Free guests, don't miss Otto's GF pizza. It blew us away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location beaut for people & pups!
Ed & Steve leave no stone unturned! Very accessible to downtown Portland and many popular attractions . Is quite bigger than what is shown in the photographs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vibes
We stayed here as a family of 4 and it was a wonderful location for exploring the South Portland area. It was an easy walk to Willard beach with lots of great shops (delicious bakery, yummy ice cream) just steps away. We only stayed a couple of nights but we easily could have stayed a month! This place had all the amenities with comfortable beds and luxurious towels. We appreciated the beach chairs, beach towels, off street parking, and the washer/dryer. Very clean and well maintained. Beautifully decorated. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
Super clean, comfortable, very nicely decorated and current, just as advertised. very conveniently located, the owners had anticipated every possible need. I would not hesitate to stay there again. In fact we have shared our wonderful experience with other family members who often come to the area. Truly an A+ experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of personal touches & amenities. Much larger than expected. Comfortable beds. Wanted to open windows for fresh cool night air but many didn’t have screens. Streaming TV was not conducive to watching regular shows without navigational effort; we weren’t there to watch TV anyway! Great place, wonderful find, great location. Thank you for offering this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Give this place a good look
Quaint 1st floor apartment, bigger inside than first appeared from outside. Kitchen reminded us of an old farmhouse kitchen with nice restoration work done. Nice sized living room and bedroom. Dining room may be a little small (but not too small) but has a nice table and 4 chairs and is conveniently attached to the kitchen. The House is VERY conveniently located almost right across the street from a busy bagel shop with an ice cream shop across the intersection from there. We found the house location to be a great home base for all the day trips we took. Checkin, checkout, and communication were all smooth as can be. Would book again if we're back in Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This is the second time we've stayed here. Property is well taken care of and the owners are very responsive. Its convenient to downtown and only a 4 minute walk to Willard Beach. Bonus is being across the street from Scratch Bakery. Would recommend and would stay here again. Thanks Steve and Ed for another great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and relaxing, perfect location!
We have been coming to Willard Beach area for a few years now, and this has been our absolute favorite location to stay at. The home was incredibly cozy, clean and we felt completely at ease and relaxed. Kids and adults all slept so well. The location is also fantastic, Scratch bakery and the beach are all so close, it very convenient! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome spot!
If you’re considering staying here for a trip to Portland / South Portland, this is where you need to stay. Excellent location and the property was in immaculate condition. Thank you so much for making our trip one of the best ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin D., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, nice place for couples or a family
Near beach, walking, bakery, ice cream and close to great restaurants. Lovely spot and easily accommodated 2 couples. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoy the solitude
Ed and Steve have given a lot of thought to make our stay easy and comfortable. With the bakery and ice cream shops close by and the beach within walking distance. Wish we could have been able to stay longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Clean, and cozy!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay… Everything was super clean and exactly as pictured. Hosts were so kind, helpful, and easy to contact if needed. Our rescue pup also enjoyed his stay… There’s so much to see and do in Portland it’s great to have found a place we can come back to year after year!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful condo in great location
The condo is lovely and well decorated. It is very comfortable too! It is well equipped for human and canine guests. My pup and I enjoyed our week-long stay. The condo is convenient to many restaurants and walking distance to a dog friendly beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Willard Beach Gem
Charming place just as described. Hosts go above to make it cozy and provide the extra little things. Neighborhood is great, very walkable to beach, food, parks.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
All around amazing
This is a must stay, very convenient and comfortable, the beach is right down the street , portland head lighthouse was 5 minutes, the old port is an easy 9 minute drive. My husband is super picky and he even said we'd stay again. King bed was super comfy And dog friendly was a plus. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Willard’s Beach
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location and Property
My three sisters and I stayed at the Condo for five nights. It was very comfortable and the location in South Portland was wonderful. We enjoyed going to the Scratch Bakery which was just across the street. The hosts also provide a complete list of restaurants and other sights in the area which was very detailed and helpful. We had a question regarding an issue in the Condo and the host responded immediately. They were very helpful. It was wonderful to have parking right outside our door and there were many nearby restaurants plus it was only a short drive to downtown Portland and the harbor area and shops. You can easily drive or take an UBER Lyft or taxi. I would stay here again if I return to Portland.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin L., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy peasy!
From booking to check out this rental was really great. Check in was effortless. Owner was quick to reply to questions. House was pleasantly spacious. Beds were very comfy. After having many engagements in the busier dwtn Portland area it was very nice to come back to the more laid back feel of South Portland. Scratch bakery every morning was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023