Willard Beach Get Away - Dog Friendly - Steps from the shore! - South Portland

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 337 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME

State Theatre7 min drive
Cross Insurance Arena7 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal7 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Willard Beach Get Away - Dog Friendly - Steps from the shore!

Perfect for a Maine summer vacation. This 400 sq foot studio apartment is one house away from Willard Beach, 4 blocks to Willard Square, 1 mile from downtown South Portland, and a 5 minute drive to downtown Portland, ME.

The apartment has a full bath, a kitchenette, air conditioning, free wifi, cable TV, a small porch with seating for three, and a completely fenced-in back yard with a small grill. It has hardwood floors throughout, cathedral ceilings, and plenty of natural light with lovely views of Casco Bay.

Bringing your pup? It is a very dog-friendly area and you'll be able to find lots to do with your dog; however, if you'd like to go out to dinner or do an activity where your dog is not welcome, I am happy to arrange very trustworthy dog-walking/sitting services.

No smoking or vaping allowed in the studio or on the porch. There is a private back yard and a shed for smoke/ vape breaks.

Property manager

Brenda Peluso

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Sea view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Well-behaved, socialized 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Portland

Located on the beach, this apartment is in Willard, a neighbourhood in South Portland. Old Orchard Beach Pier and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mackworth Island State Park and Casco Bay. Maine Sports Hall of Fame and Bayside Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME

What's nearby

State Theatre - 7 min drive
Cross Insurance Arena - 7 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive
Merrill Auditorium - 8 min drive
Thompson's Point - 10 min drive

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 14 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

DiMillo's On the Water - 7 min drive
Luke's Lobster Portland Pier - 7 min drive
The Porthole - 7 min drive
Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant - 7 min drive
Evelyn's Tavern - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Willard Beach Get Away - Dog Friendly - Steps from the shore! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Willard Beach Get Away - Dog Friendly - Steps from the shore!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willard Beach Get Away - Dog Friendly - Steps from the shore!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Willard Beach Get Away - Dog Friendly - Steps from the shore! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Willard apartment building is just steps away from Casco Bay and Willard Beach. Southern Maine Community College and Fort Preble are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

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9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn B.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Willard Beach Studio apt

Returned to stay in a studio apt I used pre-Covid and felt right at home. The owner is wonderful and very responsive to questions. The neighborhood is great for walking the dog, especially the off-leash policy this time of year during most hours. Convenient location to downtown Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Kennebunkport, Boothbay Harbor and Freeport, amongst other places.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

30 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent, cozy studio by the sea

We will stay in this lovely studio apartment. It's not large but it has everything you need for a relaxed time at Willard Beach. Great walks, bakery and restaurants in the neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt A H.

10 Sept 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet

Very comfortable, not over the top, location is awesome!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

7 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Willard Studio

This is the 3rd time my wife and I have stayed here. Fantastic location with the beach ~100 feet away and Portland a ten minute drive. Brenda is the perfect host. Can’t wait to come back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debrenee F., Barre

8 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint little corner of Portland

Second stay at this charming studio in So Portland. Location is fabulous for adventure is and around Portland. Great location for biking. Easy access to highway. 5 minutes from downtown or 295 to go south. Apartment literally has everything. Comfortable bed, couch, TV for streaming, large enough couch for a couple to cozy up. Working kitchen with stove, toaster oven (where I actually made cookies from dough I got from Whole Foods). Great shower, towels, dresser and full sized closet. The list goes on. Very close to Willard Beach and a walking/biking path. Lovely host, location, accommodations, and experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Peluso

This is the house I grew up in. My parents bought the house in 1967 when living on Willard Beach wasn't a particularly desirable thing to do!

In 1999, we built an in-law apartment for my father and moved back into the main house which is attached to the apartment by a shared breezeway. My father passed away in 2014 and we renovated his space and are happy to offer it to people (with or without their canine family members) on a weekly or monthly basis.

I love Maine and South Portland and am happy to share my love of and history with this fabulous place with vacationers. Of course, I am also happy to leave you completely in peace!

Why they chose this property

I was so thrilled to move back to the beach house I grew up in and give my children the same opportunities I had as a child. This area is just so great. Good schools, close to downtown Portland and all that Portland has to offer. All this and in a neighborhood that is totally walkable, with access to the beach, the Greenbelt, and Willard Square.

You couldn't ask for a better neighborhood to raise a family, live and grow old in!

What makes this property unique

Vacationers will see why I fell in love with this place. The views coming down the street, out the unit's windows, and strolling along the beach are amazing. Enjoying your morning coffee in the sky chair on the back porch with the birds chirping, the surf rolling in and the boats cruising by is hard to beat.

The convenience of being so close to Willard Square, Mill Creek, and downtown Portland are another reason this place is so great. As realtors always say, "location, location, location."

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