Peaks Island Maine Seaside Cottage: hot tub/roof decks/4 season

Sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4.8
Outstanding(22 Reviews)

Cottage in Peaks Island, ME

12 guests · 7 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this cottage rental

Summer 7 day minimm (otherwise 2 night min except 3-5 nights for holidays)

Gather with loved ones at Selkies' Rest: Cozy 4 season Peaks Island cottage overlooks crashing waves with panoramic ocean views/sounds from every room. Roof decks+porches+hot tub+.4 mile walk to ferry. Explore Peaks or hit Portland's thriving food/music scene. Fully equipped: gourmet kitchen, fireplace, board games, music, books, garden, outdoor hot tub, & indoor jacuzzi.

The turn onto Whitehead Street offers breathtaking ocean views of the cliffs on Cushing's Island. It stops island visitors in their tracks. Out come the cameras.

That view can be yours, in abundance, and from every room. Selkies' Rest Cottage offers four decks/porches (all with water views), a hot tub, indoor jacuzzi, clawfoot tub, luxury glass shower, two queen beds, two twin beds, a futon and a sofabed (both full), and two fold-out ottoman cots to sleep as many as 12 (if everyone is very friendly!) in 1400 efficient square feet of indoor space split across 3 floors. Enjoy a guest suite and home office on the ground floor, kitchen, dining, and seating areas on the main floor, and two bedrooms on the 3rd floor.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Selkies' Rest is a .4 mile walk from the Peaks Island ferry landing, so you're close to all the restaurants and shops that "Down Front" offers so don't have to deal with bringing a car on the crowded summer ferries. (Most Peaks rentals with ocean views/crashing waves/wave sounds require a car to access).

CAPACITY: Nightly rental fee includes 5 free additional guests (total of 6).
Extra guests are permitted (per person/per night fee) up to a total of 12, BUT, Selkies' is a SMALL 1400 sq ft cottage on 3 floors. Dining table seats up to 10. Please carefully review bed arrangements, which include a futon, a pull out couch, and two very small (24" wide) ottoman fold-out cots in shared spaces (1st floor home office, living room).

NO EVENTS: parties/gatherings/casual visitors prohibited - they're uninsured

NO AC AND NO TV: by design and for the environment. just open windows and doors and let sea breezes do the job for you.

NO SMOKING/VAPING: Smoking, vaping, cigars, any evidence of any flame STRICTLY prohibited anywhere in/on property: $500 penalty per violation Portland license STHR-000440-2018

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Peaks Island, ME

Reviews

4.8
Outstanding(22 Reviews)
4.8
Apr 2024
Start to finish, it was a great experience and beautiful home. It was everything we needed and the host had great communication. First time on the island and we plan to go back! Thank you!!
4.8
Mar 2024
The photos representing this home are not remotely accurate. Those photos must be from a decade ago. I have photos of the trip I experienced, and the house was dirty, dusty, needed a lot of maintenance and there were live bugs crawling on the floors. I contacted host and she was angry that I didn't stay in her house and let her mediate the situation. I had two days to enjoy away from daily stresses and I paid a significant amount of money for a rental that wasn't the rental I had expectations of staying at. Hosts should not be allowed to rent properties that don't receive proper care; it isn't fair to the person renting. I tried reporting to VRBO and they said contact host, and did nothing so I will never use this service again.
4.8
Nov 2023
This beautiful home on the quiet island was a wonderful balance to relax with quiet off season island life while being walking distance to the ferry and city. The market on the island had everything needed to eat in and the home had everything needed to make us feel right at home. The sun rises were a gorgeous site to see from the decks or from the nearby island point.
4.8
Sep 2023
What a wonderful place to hang out with friends for a couple of days.
4.8
Sep 2023
The house was perfect and location was beautiful. We found this property by chance, as we weren't looking to stay on the island originally. We are so glad we did. The walk to the ferry was very convenient, and the walk around the island was stunning. The house was clean, functional and had an amazing view. It couldn't have worked out any better. We look forward to returning again!
4.8
Aug 2023
Charming house close to the ferry line. Great location to two public access beaches. We didn’t need to rent a golf cart since it’s so close to the ferry. You can rent one per hour to your the island. We didn’t bother bringing a car over - overnight parking was easy on Portland side. We were looking for something different and this was a perfect fit for our brief stay. Kids loved playing board games, exploring the beaches, and of course the ferry rides. Thanks for having us!
4.8
Aug 2023
We’ve been coming to Peaks Island for 40+ years. We loved having this space for our family. Selkies Rest is asily accessible to the ferry and “downtown,”close to our favorite beach, has beautiful views, tons of windows to let the breeze in and listen to the ocean. It was very easy to get in touch with the owner. We loved our stay with our teenage children.
4.8
Jun 2023
Laura's home is beautiful, spotless, relaxing and in the perfect location. It is walking distance to the primary sand beach on the island, and less than 5 minutes from picnic point where my daughter spends hours looking for seaglass. We will certainly be back to this gorgeous home.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Peaks Island?

The average price for a rental in Peaks Island is $439 per night. This rental is $228 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Peaks Island Maine Seaside Cottage: hot tub/roof decks/4 season. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Peaks Island Maine Seaside Cottage: hot tub/roof decks/4 season pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Peaks Island Maine Seaside Cottage: hot tub/roof decks/4 season?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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