Weekend in Portland for the Shipyard 5k and 1/2 marathon. Thus place was perfect 12 minutes away, easy to get into Portland And the Hosts were fantastic! Could become a tradition.

Not a bad place to stay it is quite nice and roomy

Staying at Val's VRBO was an absolute delight! From the moment we arrived, Val's warm greeting made us feel right at home. Her genuine care for her guests shines through in every aspect of our stay. The garden apartment was a true oasis - impeccably clean, tastefully appointed, and oh-so-comfortable. Located in a charming neighborhood close to downtown Portland, it offered the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. Val's hospitality went above and beyond. Not only did she provide us with every detail about the apartment, but she also took the time to share insider tips on the best restaurants and hotspots in Portland. Throughout our stay, she was always available for any questions or assistance we needed, yet never intrusive. It's clear that Val has a servant's heart, and it truly made our experience memorable. We wholeheartedly give Val five stars and highly recommend her beautiful apartment to anyone visiting Portland or Central Maine. Our time there was nothing short of delightful, and every amenity in the apartment worked seamlessly. Thank you, Val, for an unforgettable stay!

We are very familiar with the area and this was so covenant to Portland and major highways. Well equipped unit. Informative and communicative host

I stayed for 5 nights and it was lovely. The hosts made sure I was all set for night one and stocked the fridge with beverages, a whoopie pie and a frozen pizza to make sure I was all set. I wasn’t there to enjoy the flowers in bloom but the grounds are beautiful and they were hard at work preparing them for the summer. I’d definitely stay again.

We had everything we needed there Close to many wonderful adventures Stores and Restaurants The hosts are super nice people Val and Jim

This was an awesome way to finish our 6 weeks on the road, whereby we stayed in a mixture of hotel and privately hosted accomodation. We were met by both Jim and Val and their “kids”, two very friendly Golden Retrievers. The apartment was brilliantly appointed and with lovely touches of local beers, a bottle of wine, a Whoopie Pie and a ready cook pizza provided. We appreciated being shown where everything was and how everything worked. Val made it clear that she was available at anytime for any queries we may have had. The laundry facilities were a bonus! The apartment was warm and cosy, and although above the owners residence, we were never aware of their presence. We would highly recommend Jim and Val’s place. It would have been very easy to stay on a little longer, but sadly our holiday was coming to an end.

loved greeting from dogs, thoughtful treats in fridge stocked for us. great recomendations to local spots.

We were on a trip for Fall colors. This place was amazing! It was well located for thr harbor and the mtns. The owners were accommodating and good tour guides too, Loved our stay!

Host was very thorough with her explanation of the apartment. Check out was an hour earlier than the usual 11:00. Didnt see any checkout time, so assumed 11:00 . Owner came up to clean at 10:30 am and advised us of the 10a.m. checkout. We apologized and left immediately.

Nice Clean Comfortable apartment upstairs. Quiet neighborhood. Close location to Portland area.

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Garden Apartment on our recent Maine visit. Val and Jim were superb hosts, and they took great care of us the whole time. The space was everything we needed - big kitchen area, an area to watch movies and tv, a big bedroom, and a bath with washer and dryer that saved us a couple days of clothes to pack! Their "greeting" committee of two dogs was the icing on the cake. Will ABSOLUTELY stay here again when we come back!

As host, James & Valerie were fantastic. They are pro-actively giving out suggestions (may not works for everyone, but it works for me). Just ask them and they give their honest opinion / suggestion. The bathroom is a bit too small for our liking, but it's clean. Location is great, beautiful garden, and very friendly / playful dogs (love them). The best for us is the kitchen. They load it with some freebies, even some beers (nice local Maine beers). Best kitchen experience for us for this type of lodging. Double thumbs up for James & Val. The only a small downside for us is the insects. Ok, I admit both me & my Son are borderline bug-phobia (we really don't like them, it's OK if we are awake, but kind of bother us a bit when we sleep). Luckily, mainly are very small flying insect that doesn't bite us (not mosquitos), so after a bit of bug hunting every night, we slept pretty sound :). Just to be clear, this is not the host's fault at all, it's our problem. Just a fair warning for other that has much bigger bug-phobia then us. Other than that, they are very friendly hosts. Good small morning chat with them. Highly recommend their place, I believe their place will works for most family who want to have relaxing get away around Portland Area. Overall, we are very glad we found their place and able to book it during high season for reasonable price.

Val and Jim are fantastic hosts. Their lovely place had everything we needed. Location was excellent.

Warm and inviting space. The hosts anticipated every possible need and provided essentials and some surprises!

Booked this location as part of our vacation to visit family and friends. The apartment was as described; clean, comfortable and spacious. The garden was beautiful presenting a serene setting. Jim and Val, the owners, were very friendly always making sure we had everything we needed. Their two beautiful golden retrievers we well behaved and so very friendly. Great location, convenient to Portland, and other points of interest. Would definitely stay there again.

We chose the Garden Apartment as our home base for a weekend of family events in Portland, culminating with a wedding on Peak's Island. It was an ideal spot to rest between our busy social events: quiet, easy to access, comfortable. Val and Jim were lovely hosts and have thought of everything a visitor could need- the apartment is generously and thoughtfully stocked with everything you might need. I would return and definitely will tell friends about this find!

I am bound to leave out something amazing, but please know this property and its hosts are truly incredible! We primarily engaged in activities in and around Portland and everything was an easy/noncomplicated drive from this location. The accommodations were spectular. There is a bedroom, which I found lovely and comfortable, but also separate and comfortable sleeping arrangements for my son and his friend (both teenagers). I loved the amount of seating options available without having to sit where we slept. The apartment has everything you could possibly need and things you did not even know you wanted, but were fantastic to have. As spectacular as the property is, the hosts were even more phenomenal. Communication was fantastic and they are so personable. Conversations with them were a pure joy of both the teenagers and me. They have created such a enjoyable, safe, and pleasant environment. Also, the number of recommendations for all types of activities were so greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for everything!

James and Valerie were such gracious and generous hosts. They took the time to explain how to use the tv remotes and show us where everything was. The location was easy to find. The accommodations were clean and had everything we needed. Could have stayed longer!

We were met by Jim who helped carry our luggage upstairs and then met Val and "The Puppies", Jack & Peanut. They showed us around the property and were so welcoming that we spent a couple afternoons just visiting with them. This was the first time we really felt like we were on a vacation. Truly relaxing and enjoyable. Val & Jim were the perfect hosts and so much fun!!

Lovely spacious and very nicely decorated apartment. It had everything and then some. Friendly and courteous hosts.. Two adorable pups, beautiful yard. Very convenient to Portland. Would love to stay again.

Hosts Val & Jim were very nice…… loved the extra touches of leaving us welcome gifts in the refrigerator. Val was very thorough letting us know the amenities available. The location was perfect for our needs.

We had the best stay at Jim and Val’s-they go out of their way to make sure their guests feel comfortable and have what they need, and we so appreciated all the suggestions for where to eat and what to do while we visited Portland for the first time. The bed was very comfortable, we enjoyed the full kitchen and Val was quick to respond to any texts. Be aware: if you have any issues with stairs you may have trouble coming and going here, as the unit is above the garage and the stairs are a little steep. The two golden retrievers greeted us each time we arrived or left and they are both sweet and lively and we loved seeing them. Jim and Val are just the best, so personable, and we would definitely stay here again.

It is a home with all the convenienes. Val and Jim are excellent hosts. Very comfortable and great location.

A wonderful garage apartment, a great location to base our weekend. Val and Jim are wonderful hosts! Checkin was great, Val walked me through everything in the apartment and provided a welcoming treat. Will definitely come again.

We are planning on booking this spot again Val & Jim are very hospitable and provide quick answers to issues like where are the best places to visit, what is in season for seafood, etc. Just need to mention the steep stairway to the apartment with a sturdy rail.

Quiet, seclude, neat, and comfortable.

Val and Jim's apartment was clean, quiet and cozy. Very kind people who were very hospitable and offered many amenities above your average Vrbo and Airbnb, such as washing machine and dryer, with soap, coffee, tea, water and a complimentary local favorite dessert, the whoopie pie. I really appreciated everything, very sweet people. I highly recommend this apartment and would definitely stay there again, when in the area.

The property was ideal for what we wanted. Clean, spacious, well equipped and in a beautiful area. The owners were very friendly and helpful, without being intrusive

Hosts were very accommodating and friendly, gave us terrific directions and had even shoveled the stoop for us before we arrived. Plenty of room to park and the apartment was beautiful and well appointed. They provided a pack and play for our baby and had plenty of amenities. Everything was clean, spacious, and comfortable and hosts were quick to help us with anything, even shared some cooking oil with us within minutes when I texted that we forgot ours. We’re excited to stay again. Don’t hesitate to book!

Very convenient for visiting our Maine family. The hosts were very friendly!

Val and Jim are the ultimate hosts! This property is as close to home as you get when traveling. A private apartment with all the amenities of home. This is the third time we have stayed here and will surely choose it in the future when visiting family in the area! Thanks again for a great visit!