Title: Beautiful Back Cove Area/ "Maine the Way Life Should Be" Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Beautiful Back Cove Area/ "Maine the Way Life Should Be" ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117627500/117627441/c535d6c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117627500/117627441/f61e2009.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117627500/117627441/750da750.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117627500/117627441/6a0443b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117627500/117627441/7c171d27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Beautiful Back Cove Area/ "Maine the Way Life Should Be" provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Beautiful Back Cove Area/ "Maine the Way Life Should Be" .\*PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION\* Back Cove a beautiful area with an ocean inlet has a 3.5 mile bike & walking path. Close to Mackworth Island, City Center, Old Port Area, Restaurants, Shopping, Night Life, Music & Cultural Events. Wide variety of great restaurants & microbreweries. You’ll love this place because of the privacy and location. Portland's Working Waterfront w/ Ferry Excursions to Casco Bay Islands. Swimming, Boating, Fishing /30 min drive to Sebago Lake or Old Orchard Beach... Our cozy studio apartment is a cute daylight basement walkout.. of a single family ranch.. in a very quiet & safe residential neighborhood just a stones throw from Back Cove, with three double hung windows and its own entry with motion sensor lighting by the door and security camera covering yard & walkway areas only. Motion sensor lighting covering the off street driveway parking. There is a deck just above apt entry that is part of the upper living area. Shower and toilet are raised about 3 inches to accommodate plumbing flow (pictured in photo) The bedroom has a brand new queen size DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress with individually pocketed coils, several layers of memory foam... with the top layer infused with a cooling gel.... all covered with a plush cashmere Euro Top. We use 400 thread count ultra soft sheets. There is also a double high self inflating/deflating air bed w/linen... available if more then two people will be staying (extra guests $30/person/night) ... set up in living room. ( A raised twin air bed w/linen also available if requested for 2nd guest of 2 @ $15/night). Check in 3-5pm with a grace period up to 9pm. \*After 9pm a $50 surcharge for late arrival . Check in takes about 15 minutes, Air conditioned in summer.. baseboard heat for cooler nights. Living room has two leather loveseats and lift top coffee table... great for enjoying take out while watching a movie, 55" TCL Roku wall mounted Flat Screen Smart HD TV, WIFI internet connection (with download speeds up to 300 mbs), , Netflix & Peacock for enjoying free movies & Alexa for your music listening enjoyment. Kitchen area has brand new full size refrigerator, microwave, new Keurig coffee brewer, frozen drink blender along with plates, bowls cups, glasses and utensils. (no stove in unit...this keeps cooking odors and safety issues in check for all upcoming guests). However ... there are many extraordinary restaurants in the area. Bathroom has toilet, vanity and shower ( due to height limitations shower stall is about 6 ft tall with new multi spray head) \*\* 10% Discount for bookings of 7 days or more! .....We also offer a Personal 3 hr Boat Tour of pristine Sebago Lake & State Park or Casco Bay with it's many Islands, w/water views of Portland Headlight and Portland's working waterfront. Soft Drinks, Snacks, personal flotation devices & fuel provided. $125/pp (3rd person just $50 more) \*\*\* (Check out "Dan's Guide" for great info on local restaurants and watering holes) Dan's Guidebook "Maine the way life should be" Food scene DiMillo's On the Water Great food, exceptional experience...seating available overlooking Portland Harbor (Free Parking....make sure to get your parking ticket validated) Reservations required Street & Co Unique dining experience....everything cooked fresh in saute pans... nothing fried... served directly to you in saute pan. Reservations required Fore Street Restaurant James Beard award winner Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant Upstairs dining overlooks Casco Bay Down stairs lounge comfortable sofas and relaxed atmosphere Joe's Boathouse Catering Great home style food... a must see ...popular with fisherman to lawyers try the blueberry pancakes with maine maple syrup Standard Baking Co Best Bakery hands down... My personal favorite....Outstanding pastries and breads try a morning roll (buttery caramel roll), spectacular scones or lemon curd tart-let...you can't go wrong with any choice you make! The Great Lost Bear Check out this link http://www.greatlostbear.com/about.html Luke's Lobster Portland Pier Great place for any of your seafood desires. Located on Portland Pier overlooking Casco Bay. The Lobster Shack at Two Lights Located by Two Lights Light House a great place to experience Maine's Rock Bound Coast and enjoy some of your favorite seafood dishes. Mekong Asian Bistro Great lunch specials under $10 Bayou Kitchen Great place for Cajun style breakfast... just around the corner..delicious home fries and blueberry corn bread The Porthole Restaurant & Pub Waterfront casual restaurant with largest out side deck in city right on the water. Two lobster special. Music most weekends in summer Flatbread Company Wonderful wood fired pizza place on the waterfront with unusual combinations Bissell Brothers Tip back a tall one Food available everyday but Tuesday The Sinful Kitchen Very popular breakfast eatery with a special gluten free menu as well. Maine Mall Everything you need for the holidays and more! Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room a landmark seafood restaurant on Portland Harbor since 1898 — featuring the original baked stuffed lobster, oysters and other local favorites. Boone’s has two spacious decks overlooking Portland Harbor Casa Novello Delicious Italian Food reasonable prices Back Cove BBQ & Pizzeria A warm friendly atmosphere this Back Cove Eatery offers Comfort Food at its best! Becky's Diner A Portland Landmark alon the waterfront great place for breakfast a real experience Fisherman 5am lawyers 8 am LOL Neighborhoods Back Cove Inlet from Casco Bay with 3.5 mile path great for walking, jogging & bicycling. Part of Baxter Blvd Closed to vehicles on Sundays so families can use the space to play Old Port The center of activity for Portland area. Great restaurants, pubs, shopping & night life. Eastern Promenade Highest point in the city ...Over looking Casco Bay City/town information Freeport Home to LL Bean's Flagship Store just 20 minutes from home. Boothbay Harbor Quaint coastal town with a myriad of local restaurants and shops Home of Windjammer Days Old Orchard Beach Cool off at the beach take in surf sand and waves Sightseeing Mackworth Island State Park 10 minute drive to put you on the coast of Casco Bay... Great Island hiking and exploring Portland Head Light 134 locals recommend Deering Oaks Park Huge oak trees in a beautiful downtown park...complete with it's own duck pond Sebago Lake State Park Beach or Campground Entire waterfront on sand bar all the way out in the lake...Crystal clear water... plenty of room to stretch out ... picnic tables and permanent charcoal grills Peaks Island Take Casco Bay Ferry over for a hike around the island and stop in for lunch, dinner or drinks at The Cock Eyed Gull or Island Lobster. Portland Museum of Art Seasonal Free Friday Admission 4-8pm Deering Oaks Beautiful Park in the center of Portland that hosts many events and Saturday Morning Farmers Market Casco Bay Lines Take a beautiful ride and bring a lunch if you like and explore the beautiful waters of Casco Bay on Casco Bay Ferry " Mail Boat" which goes twice a day to deliver mail to all the major islands on casco bay about 2 hour round trip reasonably priced inside and outside seating onboard ferry Local Sport Venues Hadlock Field If you are a baseball fan then you'll enjoy watching the Portland Seadogs while enjoying a hotdog and cold brew Eastern Trail Scarborough The Eastern Trail is a scenic 65 +- mile signed bike route that starts at the Piscataqua River in Kittery (at the New Hampshire border) and ends in South Portland, Maine. Great for cycling or hiking. Hadlock Field Catch a afternoon game at the ball park ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### 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. - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106750000/106745800/106745780/772548d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy and Quiet Home One Bedroom Private Bathroom in Portland Maine. 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There is no need to strip bedding. Please tie trash tightly and set in blue container outside & towels can be placed on counter over by the microwave. Please shut off all lights, air conditioner & lock door when leaving and let us know you have checked out. Thank you! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Check in 3-5pm with a grace period up to 9pm. . After 9pm a $50 surcharge for late arrival . Check in takes about15 minutes Check out time 9am Please leave apt in same good condition you find it on arrival Please clean up after yourself, Quiet time for everyone after 10pm. No smoking on property, No candles or open flames of any type, No pets or animals, No parties, events or unregistered guests overnight. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 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 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 ## About the area Back Cove, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this apartment. While the natural beauty of Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Old Orchard Beach Pier. Southworth Planetarium 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. [Visit our Portland travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portland.dx181420) [View more Apartments in Portland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portland-Apartments.d181420-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.67271%2C-70.28132&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=x1JdttQH9WFdcOyqCkYx1JcPROQ=) Portland, ME ### What's nearby - University of Southern Maine - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - University of New England - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles - Maine Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles - State Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles - Thompson's Point - 4 min drive - 2.5 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 - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min walk - ‪Big Sky Bread Company - ‬8 min walk - ‪Speckled Ax - ‬17 min walk - ‪Smoked Portland - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Back Cove Area/ "Maine the Way Life Should Be" pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Back Cove Area/ "Maine the Way Life Should Be"? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Back Cove Area/ "Maine the Way Life Should Be"? > Checkout is at 9:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Back Cove Area/ "Maine the Way Life Should Be" located? > Located in Back Cove, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casco Bay, University of Southern Maine and Southworth Planetarium. University of New England and Westbrook College Historic District are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Back Cove Area/ "Maine the Way Life Should Be" Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James D. 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was very friendly, and helpful about local shopping, activities, and conditions. The property was SAFE. Kids playing at local parks. Comfortable walking in neighborhood. Easy to reach all of Portland area by car. Well appointed apartment. All eating utensils available. Could have used a hot plate or range, but host clear that he didn’t want odors. ##### James D. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025