Portland, Maine Vacation Rentals
...including Casco
Bay Vacation Homes
Wonderful Portland,
Maine vacation rentals can be found in the Greater
Portland
and Casco Bay area.
And although there is a nice variety of downtown
Portland, Maine hotels, motels,
inns, bed and
breakfasts, and other lodging accommodations...
...in nearby Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport,
and Bailey Island...
...Casco Bay and Portland,
Maine
vacation property
rentals of houses, condos, cabins, cottages, and apartments have
gained popularity quickly.
For good reason...
Portland, Maine Vacation Home Rentals
Portland
"for rent by owner" properties can be
very affordable and a cheap rental alternative for large families and
groups. Unlike booking a hotel room for lodging...
...you will be able to choose from oceanfront,
ocean view, secluded wooded lot, or downtown - homes, cabins, cottages,
condos, or apartments - with one, two, and three bedrooms, or
more.
And imagine the luxury of having multiple
bathrooms, or your
own master bedroom suite with a queen
size or king size bed!
Since Portland Maine vacation rentals typically
come fully equipped
with linens, kitchens utensils for nearly every cooking need, and home
entertainment amenities, such as DVD players, Wi-Fi or other
high-speed Internet access, and one or more televisions, they are truly
meant to be your home away from home. Many rentals also
include an outdoor grill, and to help with
vacation
laundry, a washer and dryer.
Short-Term Vacation Rentals Portland, Maine
Most Portland,
Maine
vacation homes that offer
short-term rentals, are available
as weekly rentals and monthly rentals. However, some are
available as nightly rentals, but often require a minimum length of
stay.
A few Casco Bay and Portland, Maine
rental properties that caught my eye....
Portland,
Maine vacation rental apartment...
 "Spectacular
views of Casco Bay"...
...await you at Promenade Place, 5.5 miles from
the Portland airport and 1 mile from Portland
downtown and the historical Old Port District.
Promenade Place is located across from the
Portland Eastern Promenade, with its green meadows that slope down to
the
waterfront and stunning vistas across Casco Bay. Eight
furnished apartments, each uniquely
decorated, offer varying ocean views and off-street parking.
Great
Diamond Island vacation home rental...
 "You are invited to
experience life on an island off the coast of Maine, an island without
cars"...
The comfort and charm of another era can be
experienced at Diamond Cove - a 193 acre residential and vacation
community on Great Diamond Island.
The weathered brick buildings of the old Fort
McKinley,
surrounding Parade Ground, have been restored
as private homes, each with two large porches, outdoor furniture and a
gas grill. Other amenities include...
..."a gourmet restaurant, tennis courts, heated
outdoor pool, general
store, marina, exercise room, even the original gymnasium and bowling
alley. Also five secluded beaches, old-growth forest,
abundant wildlife, a moon garden, playground, pond, bicycle rentals,
(and) picnic areas."
Popham
Beach vacation cottage...
 "Striking views, tennis
court, private sand beach"...
This wonderful vacation cottage on
Popham Beach,
sits high on the side of Rockledge hill, overlooking the Atlantic
Ocean and
the mouth of the Kennebec River.
"Sit on the new deck and be entranced by the
spectacular scenery. Walk the soft sand beach that extends for
miles." Play tennis on the private tennis court, swim, surf, kayak,
sail, fish, and beachcomb.
The Rockledge cottage was custom built by the
owner's
father more than
fifty years ago and has been lovingly maintained and modernized by his
family.
Bailey
Island rental cottage...
 "Lovingly
preserved and updated tastefully by
our family for 4 generations"...
...this
turn of the century, waterfront cottage on Bailey Island is located on
Merriconeag Sound.
From the back yard is easy access to a
pebbly beach, where you can launch a kayak or explore tidal
pools.
The wraparound porch is perfect for relaxing
and watching the sunset, as you listen to the seagulls and waves.
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