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Refurbished Brick, Waterfront Home on Cushing's Island.

Refurbished Brick, Waterfront Home on Cushing's Island.

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Steps leading up to the deck that overlooks Spring Cove
Your view from the deck.  This is Spring Cove with Whitehead Passage beyond.
Your spacious front deck.
Front porch
The upstairs master bedroom suite spans the entire footprint of the main house.

Overview of Refurbished Brick, Waterfront Home on Cushing's Island.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Popular LocationSand Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationState Theatre28 min drive
  • Popular LocationThompson's Point32 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bunk House

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Refurbished Brick, Waterfront Home on Cushing's Island.

'The Jail' on Cushing's Island - a WWII, refurbished military jailhouse located on the eastern side of Cushing's Island, in Casco Bay. The large brick house enjoys sweeping views of Spring Cove, the island dock, and Whitehead Passage. The house is incredibly well-equipped and can easily accomodate larger groups. There are 5 bedrooms, 3 small jail cells with single beds (perfect/fun for the kids!), a bunkhouse and 4 full baths. The house rental rate allows up to 10 guests, but will consider additional guests for an additional charge.

Cushing's Island is a privately-owned island in Casco Bay where roughly 45 families live seasonally. It is one of Maine's most beautiful islands with extensive walking trails that access it's stunning landscape. Walking, birding, swimming, sunbathing, tennis, fishing, kayaking, collecting sea glass, picking berries, exploring, or just relaxing on the porch are how most people fill their days. A year-round caretaker drives the only vehicle on the island. There are no shops, restaurants or stores on Cushing's. Ferry service leaves from Portland Harbor and runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Cushing's Island provides the perfect setting for a quiet, secluded family vacation only minutes from downtown Portland (where, if desired, one can find great restaurants, shopping, and museums).

Keywords: Large Island home, waterfront, brick, ocean view
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Sea view

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
(Friendly!) dogs only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Portland

Located in Portland, this holiday home is by the ocean. Thompson's Point and Umbrella Cover Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal. Happy Wheels Skate Center and Capt Lyman Stuart, LLC are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Sand Beach - 6 min drive
  • State Theatre - 28 min drive
  • Eastern Promenade - 29 min drive
  • University of Southern Maine - 29 min drive
  • Thompson's Point - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • DiMillo's On the Water - 27 min drive
  • Luke's Lobster Portland Pier - 27 min drive
  • Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - 27 min drive
  • The Porthole - 27 min drive
  • Twelve

Frequently asked questions

Is Refurbished Brick, Waterfront Home on Cushing's Island. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Refurbished Brick, Waterfront Home on Cushing's Island.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Refurbished Brick, Waterfront Home on Cushing's Island.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Refurbished Brick, Waterfront Home on Cushing's Island. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is steps away from Casco Bay and Big Beach. Umbrella Cover Museum and Fifth Maine Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it!
Wonderful stay, beautiful island, incredibly thoughtful hosts!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Adventuring
Cushing’s Island has something for everyone. If you like adventure you can discover hidden trails that may lead to spectacular views of rocky cliffs on the blue Atlantic, climb rocks on the coast, and kayak the bay. If you want to relax you can look for sea glass on the shore (lots to be found!), fish, sit on the sandy beach, watch the sunrise or sunset from the beach or dock or read a book at the spacious jailhouse. We had planned to visit Peak’s Island for a day but we did not want to leave this island we quickly grew to love. We had 8 family members and our dog... hadplenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was very nice and well equipped. The second floor suite provided a spacious sanctuary. The porch is enormous and there were two additional decks for spending time outside. The house was not air conditioned but with cool New England air, it was not needed. We did not use the bunk house but it offered a cute loft bedroom and living room for a nice stay. Internet met needs of the youth! We were welcomed warmly on arrival and everyone we met was friendly. Though we went most places without seeing anyone or very few people. Many times we felt we had the island all to ourselves. Will return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of a kind property
Really fabulous stay at the jail - the island is unique and beautiful, with a lot to do (fort/beaches/piers/tennis courts/nature preserve), everyone on the island was extremely friendly, and our whole party had a wonderful time. Portland is just 15m away by ferry or sea taxi, yet the island is its own little quiet wonderful world
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it.
Magical island, spacious and well-equipped home, and wonderful hosts. Could not have been better.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
What a magical island! We all had such a good time walking and kayaking and lounging every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Your host

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This is a family-owned property.

Why they chose this property

Our family has spent summers on Cushings Island for over 60 years.
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