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Welcome to Happy Place on Peaks Island

Escape to an idyllic island life where beachcombing and biking meet bonfires under starry nights.

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to Happy Place on Peaks Island

Immerse yourself in a historic 1890s cottage that blends vintage charm with modern comfort. This year-round retreat offers an unparalleled Casco Bay experience.

Highlights:
Stunning bay views
Spacious accommodation for up to 4 guests
Recently renovated with modern amenities
Prime location for island exploration

Seasonal Delights:
Summer: Numerous beaches and spots to enjoy the Maine coast and vibrant city of Portland
Fall: Vibrant foliage and crisp coastal air
Winter: Peaceful, snow-covered landscapes
Special off-season rates available monthly February-May

Amenities:
Fully stocked kitchen with gas stove
Large master bedroom
Convenient Murphy bed
Back courtyard with grill
Campfire area with Adirondack chairs

Modern Comforts:
Wireless internet
Washer and dryer
Split air conditioning
Hardwood floors throughout

This Peaks Island cottage promises an unforgettable escape. Book now and experience the magic of island living!

Property manager

Lorna Gagnon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 946 sq ft (88 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Murphy bed in living room area

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, a first aid kit, 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
Property Registration Number STHR-006413-2024

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Adorable Peaks Peaks
Adorable Peaks Island Cottage Peaks Island
Adorable Peaks Island Cottage Private vacation home
Adorable Peaks Island Cottage Private vacation home Peaks Island

About the neighborhood

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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Merrill Auditorium - 31 min drive
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 31 min drive
  • State Theatre - 31 min drive
  • East End Beach - 40 min drive
  • Sand Beach - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 47 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Twelve - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Speckled Ax - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Happy Place on Peaks Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Happy Place on Peaks Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Happy Place on Peaks Island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Happy Place on Peaks Island located?

Situated in Peaks Island, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Casco Bay, Umbrella Cover Museum, and Fifth Maine Museum. House Island is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Welcome to Happy Place on Peaks Island Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage near the sea
Peaks Island Hapoy Place is a lovely cottage with lots of amenities. Although is dates back to the 1809’s it is modernized and high tech. A lovely place to spend time.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay
Very nice , clean and comfortable !!
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay!
We had a great time on Peaks! the house was clean and well appointed, would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, quiet and comfortable
While the weather was a bit rainy, the house was a welcome refuge. We loved the location and the amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Friendly Location
We had a great week on Peak’s! Property was perfect for our family of 4. Location was perfect. Quiet with great views. Lorna was a great host. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
I’m a long-time renter on Peaks Island and this place is hands down my favorite. My wife and I needed a place just for us and a 9-month old and this was perfect. I’d highly recommend it if it’s just 2 of you or with small children. We’re looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return visit
My wife and our now 1 1/2 year old returned for another vacation at this property. We loved the property so much last year that we decided to return. It’s the perfect size and location for my family. Would happily return a 3rd time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaks Island
Fantastic! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First island visit
Never visited Peaks Island before nor stayed on an island. The cottage was high style.....my wife and i felt like we spent our 40th anniversary in a Hallmark movie!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
We had a super relaxing week on Peaks Island - highly recommend for some R&R. A great balance of being close to Portland (~15min ferry) for awesome restaurants and plenty to do with the relaxing peacefulness of Peaks' Island. Beautiful / brand new house and super easy check in / check out procedures - everything we needed for a great week away. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time at Peaks Island
The cottage was immaculate. It was just the right size for us and in a very quiet part of the island. Thank goodness it had air conditioning because it was hot the first couple of days. The granddaughter got a kick out sleeping in the Murphy bed and, hey, the bed upstairs was comfortable too. The nicest place we have stayed on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niranja A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little house
House was clean and well maintained. Everything was as listed in the description. The house is situated in a very quiet side of the Island but easy ride/walk to the ferry dock area. We stayed a week and made couple of visits to Portland for meals and some shopping
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
This was a great place to relax, sit outdoors, bike into town, explore the island. I love Peaks Island and wanted a place I could stay for awhile by myself. This was perfect. I especially loved the kitchen and all the cookware there. Peaks Island and Portland have amazing restaurants, but I also cooked for myself. On the days that I didn't feel like adventuring much, I enjoyed some quite time on the back patio. Was shaded and very relaxing.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of Heaven
We had an amazing stay at Lorna's home. The space is updated, clean, and well-appointed, and there's plenty of room outside to enjoy the peacefulness of Peaks. The house is in super close walking distance to Centennial Beach and to the Ocean side of the island, so you have the best of both worlds. And if you want to get around the island a little quicker, there are bikes available for use, as well. We would absolutely come back to this beautiful space and would recommend it highly to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
This was perfection. All you need for a great vacation. Went to family wedding and all the relatives were envious of our accommodations. The family has owned a place on Peaks for over 100 years and we go almost every summer. I fear my other relatives will try to steal the place away from us. The craftmanship in the dwelling was first class...someone really cared!! Truly hope to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, bright and FAB kitchen
Although we ate at the Cockeyed Gull and Island Lobster Company which were FANTASTIC we did cook in a few nights and the kitchen is perfect, wide open, gas range and more than one person could be in kitchen. Martinis on the front lawn EACH might watching the sunset was a highlight. The glass windows on the first floor and upstairs made the place bright and airy. If you like to cook, like a modern environment and great sunsets I would recommend this place.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charm with a modern twist
The cottage was built in late 1800’s but has been thoroughly modernized. It is small but with the open flour plan and windows everywhere it seems larger. It has a good view of Casco Bay and Portland in the distance. It has many extras and most everything you need. We spent six weeks there Ann’s because we are over packers. The lack of storage space provided a challenge. The owners were very quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 41 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah C., New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House
What an adorable house. We booked this house for our wedding week and used it for my girls and I to get ready the morning of our wedding. My parents own a house down the road and it was really nice staying in a new house on the island. We were very happy and comfortable there. The house is full of windows so there's a ton of natural light coming in. The couch isn't the comfiest but you shouldn't be spending much time on it if you're here for vacation! Check in was easy. There are two bikes outside and a fire pit. It was a perfect week. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dorothy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cons of staying at Happy Cottage.
We enjoyed the Cottage, it was very pleasant. But, we had an issue with the cameras being on in the front yard and back yard during our stay. We felt like this was very intrusive. We were asked to wash and dry the towels we used and to take our trash to the transfer station before we left. We thought with the price we were paying for cleaning that this should not have been our responsibility. Also the charcoal grill out back was a filthy mess and we did not even want to use it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aviva M., Cambridge, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect island getaway!
This house was perfect for the two of us—we had an amazing time on Peaks Island! We were wowed by the house's cleanliness and beauty. We were on a working vacation, and the spacious seating areas, multiple tables, and fast wifi allowed us to get our work done so we could enjoy the island. The back patio's many seating options were useful and comfy, and the fire pit out front provided a great spot to hang out and watch the boats on the water. There were gorgeous views of the water from the house's many windows as well, and from the comfy bedroom. We spent a lot of time cooking, and the kitchen was fully stocked with every cooking item we could need. We used the charcoal grill in the back often. The house was also extremely high-tech with an amazing security system, all the appliances seemed new, and the TV system was wonderful. Peaks Island was a great spot for long walks, swimming on the beach near the house, and going into Portland for outdoor dining and sea kayaking. Although we drove onto the island, the ferry was a nice walk from the house, and we went back and forth to the mainland on foot multiple times during our stay. I can't recommend this house highly enough!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little escape!
We had a wonderful 2 wk stay at Our Happy Place! This cozy home had everything we needed. We Uber'd from airport to ferry and used the 2 bikes as our main transportation for our stay (kids brought bikes) and we never rented a car. This area is relatively active in the summer with cyclists, walkers, and golf carts and the neighbors enjoy keeping up their landscaping in the am, so we were thankful to be able to shut the windows and use AC in the mornings to sleep in! We really enjoyed the Adirondack chairs out front and beautiful water views! No problems with water pressure or hot water. Super thankful for the washer/dryer and dishwasher that were all working well and in pristine condition (there is no longer a laundromat on Peaks). We thoroughly enjoyed Centennial Beach (nearby property owners have a "private beach" sign posted in an attempts to keep tourists away, but it is NOT private, so don't let that scare you. Everybody has a right to enjoy the ocean and the City has a ROW from Island Ave straight down to the water :) ) We had a few minor questions and the owners were super fast to respond! We've been coming to Peaks since the early 2000's and this might've been our favorite home that we've stayed at! Would 100% book again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Lovely cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island Getaway
We had a great time staying at the cottage! The hosts were very attentive and quick to respond back. There are cameras at the front and back which can feel a little invasive at first, but we got used to them pretty quickly. We loved that we could play games, read, and just hang out with a beautiful view of the ocean, especially from the second floor windows! The security deposit was kinda steep but the house was beautiful and in a perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our happy place!
A perfect, peaceful cottage that was clean and comfortable. My husband and I enjoyed our week. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024