The cottage sits in a special location that takes full advantage of all the views the back shore of Peaks Island has to offer. However, while it sits at the end of a dead-end dirt road, the dead end leads to public hiking paths as well as public rocky beaches adjacent to the property, meaning that there was a steady stream of traffic past the porch. While it was mostly kind islanders and tourists, there was a late night trio of loud, drunken young men who seemingly had just discovered swearing and alcohol. They were gone in less than a half hour though, having run out of booze. Not a complaint, but want to give a heads-up that while the cottage is lovely and welcoming with a great porch that overlooks the best part of Casco Bay, it is not as private as we would have liked. Still a gorgeous spot. And a lovely cottage with all the needs for a vacationing group.

We stayed here with our 3 yr and 1 yr old. It is a beautiful house, Gino was extremely responsive and kind, and the location was perfect. Hiking trail right next to the house but private enough where we felt like we could relax while we were at the house. Our 3 yr old loved climbing on the rocks in front of the house. Would stay again!

Cute little property great location access to everything we needed we rented a golf cart to get around the island for a couple days it was so much fun… The children were comfortable the nook in the living room was amazing for a nap!

We had a great time at Gino’s house. The space was perfect for a family to gather, eat meals, and enjoy the stunning views of Elm Cove. We’ve been coming to the island for over 30 years (some of us longer), and this was one of the best spots we have stayed. The kitchen is well appointed, the appliances are nice, and the bedrooms are spacious with great views. It is unique to find a home on Peaks with 3 bathrooms, which makes the space even more comfortable for a long stay. We will be back!

Good-sized living and dining areas with amazing views of the ocean! Lovely front porch. Great location. Gino was very responsive and helpful.

Awesome place with beautiful views from every room!!! Owner was great to work with!! Hope to return again someday!!!

This was a wonderful, relaxing property in a beautiful setting.

Not providing basic linens is absurd. Four of us arrived for a three night visit, and having not read the fine print, discovered the day before arrival that there would be no towels or sheets, pillowcases, etc. Had we known, we would have selected another house to rent, as needing to bring linens from California for a short trip is not practical. Gino had someone drop off two sets to us, which we appreciated. But stating this in bold highlighted font in the property description would have been appreciated. The house is spectacularly located but… it’s dirty. There’s a giant jetted jacuzzi tub, but there’s mold growing in the jets. All the lightbulbs were burned out in the kitchen and no additional bulbs anywhere to be found, so we scavenged from other light fixtures. There were no basic amenities generally provided, not even soap. There were cobwebs everywhere. The dryer was broken, there was a plumbing leak which caused water to pool in a downstairs room when someone was taking a shower upstairs. And no towels to mop up the water. The floors are severely warped so the beds on rolling metal frames slide into the center of the room and had to be propped with cardboard. But the location cannot be beat. Beautiful views and so lovely to hear the waves crashing just feet away. Stocking the house with bedsheets and towels, soap and other basics seems like a simple and inexpensive thing to do to improve travelers experience and resulting ratings. Gino was communicative and I appreciated that.

We really enjoyed our stay. Very nice section of the island right on the water. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We rented a golf cart and explored the island. The family really liked that. Hannigan's Market had everything we needed and had really good sandwiches. Would rent this house again. Thanks Gino

It doesn’t get much better than waking up to a spectacular sunrise except perhaps watching the full moon rise above the horizon! This property is situated right along a cove next to a preserve, perfect for exploring and fishing. Quiet and serene, Gino answered all our questions in a timely manner. Check in and check out couldn’t have been any easier!

Relaxing, peaceful and scenic setting - wonderful family get-away. Celebrated our son’s engagement with outside lobster dinner by the ocean - so nice to fall asleep to the sound of the waves crashing .. our 18 month old grandson loved the rocks, ocean and the birds -a memorable vacation ❤️

House has great windows looking out on the water at the end of a small quiet street. Well stocked and comfortable and the owner was super helpful and responded quickly on every question. Peaks Island is very relaxed and charming.

I loved it! Great view and location. We would definitely stay here again.

Bella Vista is in a beautiful location with views from almost every room. Sunrises were amazing every morning, and a short golf cart trip to the other side of the island will get you to the sunsets. Property was clean and bright with many windows. The kitchen was well-stocked with pots and pans and some essentials like olive oil and salt and pepper. There was plenty of room for my husband, our two young adult sons, and me. It was nice to sit on the deck, or on the rocks in front of the property and enjoy the view, the salt air, and the peace. We all really enjoyed our stay here.

House sits in a secluded cove at the end of the lane and the view is magnificent. Sunrise is spectacular...just raise your head off the pillow to enjoy. The front porch is a great place to end the day with beverage of choice. This home is not large but will accommodate several. A really nice updated kitchen with most everything you need and the grill was very handy and needed. Unfortunately, we were not able to enjoy the property and island fully as the power was out due to a very odd timed Nor'easter that hammered the island the day prior to arrival. Gino was great in attempting to make our stay as comfortable as possible but he can't control the weather...I don't think. Casco Bay Lines operates the ferry so check the rates and schedules. We did not rent a car to ferry over but the island does have a taxi which stops service at 8:30 pm. We did become quite acquainted with Melanie the chauffeur who was very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating as were all the island folks we had the chance to meet. As for Gino and his wife Lisa, I can't say anything but nice things. Great communication and effort. Probably the most communication I have had with a property owner/manager. The information provided outside VRBO communication was spot on. We skipped over the part of no linens provided and made last minute arrangements with the checklist Gino provided. As mentioned before, Gino made every effort to make our stay comfortable. I would highly recommend this property and would stay again.

House sits in a secluded cove at the end of the lane and the view is magnificent. Sunrise is spectacular...just raise your head off the pillow to enjoy. The front porch is a great place to end the day with beverage of choice. This home is not large but will accommodate several. A really nice updated kitchen with most everything you need and the grill was very handy and needed. Unfortunately, we were not able to enjoy the property and island fully as the power was out due to a very odd timed Nor'easter that hammered the island the day prior to arrival. Gino was great in attempting to make our stay as comfortable as possible but he can't control the weather...I don't think. Casco Bay Lines operates the ferry so check the rates and schedules. We did not rent a car to ferry over but the island does have a taxi which stops service at 8:30 pm. We did become quite acquainted with Melanie the chauffeur who was very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating as were all the island folks we had the chance to meet. As for Gino and his wife Lisa, I can't say anything but nice things. Great communication and effort. Probably the most communication I have had with a property owner/manager. The information provided outside VRBO communication was spot on. We skipped over the part of no linens provided and made last minute arrangements with the checklist Gino provided. As mentioned before, Gino made every effort to make our stay comfortable. I would highly recommend this property and would stay again.

We stayed here for my wife's birthday with 2 friends and the house was perfect. It was very clean when we got there and checking in with the owner was a breeze. Everything on the property was in good order and worked well. The owner is very prompt in replying to any question or concern you may have. I had a question or two and he responded very quickly. The location was very peaceful and quiet. We enjoyed just sitting listen to the waves crash over the rocks. I highly recommend this house to anyone wanting a relaxing getaway. I would definitely go back again.

Great experience. Accurate listing , owner was excellent to work with and represented the property perfectly!!

We loved our stay here. Our group was looking for a place to relax and enjoy the coast, and this place could not have been better. None of us was ready to leave! On top of that, the hosts were great at communicating, and they made our stay very easy. We can't wait to return!

Great place right by the water. All the conveniences you need.

We were the first renters in this beautiful property and there were a couple of snafu’s beyond their control. Gino always text, answered his phone and things were resolved immediately! Jamie & Ozzie the care taker crew were incredible at resolving all issues quickly and efficiently. These owners were so great to rent from. Property is well maintained and in a great location. We loved the salt air, the sunrise and the beautiful views from every room in the house. We will definitely come back next summer! Eric & Annette