Title: Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything Apartment in Portland with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything ![Terrace/patio - Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34581400/34581303/47f4e90b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34581400/34581303/4993716f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34581400/34581303/1f548253.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34581400/34581303/1b36c674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34581400/34581303/6c71773b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Portland's Back Bay, this Sunny Fresh Newly Renovated 1 Bedroom Apt offers a quiet retreat with Coastal Nautical Charm. Connect to WiFi, unwind on the couch while watching Cable TV, or enjoy quality time with your dog in the securely fenced backyard. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom850 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything Sunny Fresh Newly Renovated 1 Bedroom Apt w/Queen (and separate "full" size pullout couch in living room). Well appointed with latest amenities while maintaining Coastal Nautical Charm. Quiet family neighborhood close to everything, right off of Portland's Back Bay 3.5 mile trail. Downtown Portland, Breweries, Freeport, Casco Bay Ferries. Sunday River 1 hr. 15min. Shawnee Peak 45 min \- Wifi \- Cable TV \- Dog Friendly but please not Cats!! \- Fenced in back yard. Secure for Dogs \- No smoking ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 850 square feet ## Similar properties ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111822200/111822178/876bbb67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nesting Haven: Your Cozy Escape Deering Center - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=111822178&PinnedHotelID=111822178&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39970000/39962500/39962416/f9a0ea39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Ocean View Summer Cottage Rental w/ Boat Mooring on Great Diamond Island Great Diamond Island - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=39962416&PinnedHotelID=39962416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106790000/106783000/106782992/f09e0b71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 1-bedroom apartment with WiFi, AC in lovely Saco Downtown Saco - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=106782992&PinnedHotelID=106782992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93320000/93311000/93310929/8cb98c0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Refurbished waterfront 1950s cabin with sauna, firepit, grill & kayaks - dogs ok Raymond - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available 7.8 Good 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=93310929&PinnedHotelID=93310929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23779/b95e6193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Germaine Inn South Portland Thorton Heights - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 7.6 Good 403 reviews £52 includes taxes & fees 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=23779&PinnedHotelID=23779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules No Cats under any circumstances!! ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Sorry No Cats. Dog waste goes in baggy and garbage ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Note from host: Sorry No Cats. Dog waste goes in baggy and garbage 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 20164994 ### Property is also known as Apartment Back Cove Charmer Everything Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything Portland Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything Apartment Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything Apartment Portland ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.67486,-70.282936&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DbriGjc%7EkL%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40SBU%40U%40SBUBUBSBUBSDUBSDSDSBSDSDSFSDSFSFQDSFQFSFQFQHQFQHQFOHQHQHOHOHOHQJMHOJOJMJMHOJMJKLMJMJKJKLKJMLKLILKJILILILILGNILILELINGLELGNELENENCLENELCNANENALCN%3FNCNAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBL%40NDN%40NBLDNDNBLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNDLHLHLFLHLHLHLJLHJHLJLLJJLJJJJLJLJJJLJNJLJLHNJNHLHPHNJNHNHPFPHNFPHPFPFPHPFRFPDRFPDRFRDRDRDRDRDRBRDRBTBRBTBRBTBTBR%40T%40T%40RBT%3FT%40R%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FTATAR%3FTCTARATATCRCTCTCTCRCRCTERCRERERERERERGRERGPERGPGRIPGPGPIPGPINGRININKNINIPILKNINKLKLKNKLKLKJKLKJMJKLMJMJKHMHMJMHMHMHMHMFMHOFMDMFMFOFMDODMDOBODMDOBO%40ODM%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOEOAMCOEMEOCOEMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMIOGMIMIMIMGKKMKMIMKKKMMKKKKKMMKKMKMIOKMKMKOIOKMIQIOIOIOIOISGOIQGQIQGQGQGSGQESGQGSESGSESESCSESESCSEUCSCSCUCUCUASAUCUASAUAUAS%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=27mfxk9bG0gL0sMjrZwFPbkoXdo=) Portland, ME #### What's nearby - Maine Celtics \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - University of Southern Maine \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - University of New England \- 19 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Hadlock Field \- 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Portland Exposition Building \- 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles #### Getting around - Portland Transportation Center - 7 min drive - Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Great Lost Bear - ‬11 min walk - ‪Big Sky Bread Company - ‬6 min walk - ‪Coveside Coffee - ‬4 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min walk - ‪Tipo Restaurant - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything? ### What time is check-in at Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything? ### What time is check-out at Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything? ### Where is Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Back Cove Charmer Close to Everything Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 16 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela R. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Close to many things. Lots to do and great place to stay ##### Angela R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy C. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a wonderful stay. Thank you We brought our dogs, the house had a nice fenced in backyard. Very cozy. ##### Tammy C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter H. 29 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Back Cove rental! Clean, roomy space in a great, quiet neighborhood. ##### Peter H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurel R. 22 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We have stayed her multiple times with our dogs. Great space, location and host ##### Laurel R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail D. 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway We visited Portland for a few days and the apartment was perfect - clean and spacious . ##### Gail D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tami M. 2 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place The place was clean, the location great ##### Tami M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer O. 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely quiet stay We very much enjoyed our stay in Portland! This is our second time staying here and would definitely recommend! Also a great spot close to downtown but still secluded in a neighborhood, great walking path close by on the water to take the dog too! ##### Jennifer O. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carina M. 16 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Clean, comfortable, and convenient! ##### Carina M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Candice R. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Portland! The perfect location for our 2nd time in Portland! ##### Candice R. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry D. 13 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Back Cove Very pleasant stay. ##### Sherry D. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin C., Amherst, Mass 19 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location We were in Portland visiting family and the property was very close to them and to some great food. ##### Martin C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alice P. 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Portland and Maine Visit Quaint apartment in vintage Back Cove home. Great neighborhood. Close to everything. ##### Alice P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh W. 8 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy and Affordable Great spot for a quick trip. Plenty of parking and check in was easy. ##### Josh W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurel R. 27 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot. Clean and comfortable Loved the location, sweet location with lots of linens and super comfy. Dog friendly with a fenced yard. ##### Laurel R. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Bob S. 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 47th Anniversary / Get- away… Very nice property… Close to all locate attractions… VRBO owner very friendly and helpful… Highly recommend and will stay again next fall. ##### Bob S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry S. 2 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay in Portland The property is well used, quiet, with a very comfortable bed. The location was perfect for us. ##### Jerry S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan L. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Satisfied Nice location and Michael was very easy to work due to a medical emergency. I would definitely stay here again. ##### Dan L. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly R., Albany, NY 7 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot This was perfect for what I needed on this trip. Great neighborhood and easy to get to different parts of Portland. ##### Kelly R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler G. 10 Aug 2018 #### It was a great time - Thank you We loved Portland, and Michael's place was perfect for us ##### Tyler G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. 7 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the place!!!! Everything about this place was exactly what we wanted on our trip to Portland. The location was within 15 minutes of everything that we did while in Portland. We will definitely be back in the future. ##### Michael S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenniffer F. 16 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick trip Great location, beautiful neighborhood. Clean and tidy property. WiFi was only inconsistency. Would stay again for sure ##### Jenniffer F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Conner D. 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, great location! As listed! Clean, comfortable, and within easy distance to downtown, parks, and restaurants. ##### Conner D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig M. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Great location, private, lots of space, easy access and good communication with property manager. Recommended for small groups of 2-4. ##### Craig M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barb C., Concord, MA 7 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to a cool bike path! Very nice rental! ##### Barb C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly G. 19 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family celebration Gathering of family to celebrate with grandchild. ##### Beverly G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ---