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The Pilot House in South Portland

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Newly remodeled, immaculate cottage in the Willard Beach neighborhood of South Portland, ME.  Modern updates mixed with Maine charm make this vacation rental a great choice for your Maine getaway. Just a short 5 minute walk to Willard Beach provides portage for kayaks, nearly a mile of walkable beach and a play area for children.  The Portland Head Light, one of Travel and Leisure's top ten best places to visit in the US, is a quick 1 mile trip down beautiful Shore Road. The two bedroom cottage includes a master with a queen size memory foam bed and a second bedroom with two twin beds.  A sofa sleeper brings the house capacity to six.  Bed and bath linens (including beach towels) are supplied in the rental. A full kitchen including all dishes, cookware and a microwave oven is provided. Yes, there is a lobster pot. They are mandatory in Maine! The walk out basement has great storage for skis, snowshoes and other outdoor equipment. We have put together a book of detailed information about the area and our favorite spots. These gems might otherwise go unnoticed when you are new to the area. Enjoy the morning sun and a cup of coffee on the front porch or relax in the adirondack chairs in the back yard.

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Patti Martin or Britt Larsson 708-829-4225

house rental amenities

- air conditioning in both bedrooms and the main floor

- cable

- Wifi

- DVD

- gas grill 

- covered bicycle storage

- washer and dryer (old fashioned clothesline as well)

- yard big enough for both a game of frisbee and kayak storage

- crib and baby bath tub (complete with rubber duck)

activities and attractions in South Portland Maine

- Willard Beach (5 minute walk) has views of the islands surrounding Casco Bay and the Spring Point Light.  Kayak and canoe portage, a playground and protected waters make this a great beach for family fun.

- Discover the many restaurants, galleries and eclectic shops in the Old Port district of Portland (8 min drive).  Visit the working harbor and have lunch at Becky's Diner on Hobson's Wharf.

- The Pilot House is a great starting point to check out the fall colors.  Take a short trip into the foothills to visit local orchards for fresh cider and apples.  Just 2 miles away is the Robinson Woods where you can walk through the forest on the local greenbelt to enjoy the changing leaves.

- Scarborough Marsh is Maine's largest saltwater marsh, great for birding and kayaking (15 minutes drive).

- Six lighthouses are within 10 minutes drive (one by boat) of the house, including the Portland Head Light.  Take a picnic and walk out on the 900 foot stone jetty to the base of the Spring Point Light.  

- You never have to leave the neighborhood to find anything you might want. There are 2 fabulous bakeries, fine dining,  2 ice cream shops, specialty shops and a convenience store all within walking distance.

- Enjoy surfing at Higgins Beach (15 minutes drive) or check out the local surfboard shop in the Willard Beach neighborhood.

- Funtown Splashtown waterpark (30 minutes drive) is the largest waterpark in the Northeast near Old Orchard Beach.

- LL Bean and the shops of Freeport (25 minutes drive) have everything you might want from the Gap outlet to one of a kind shops on Main Street.

vacation rental rates

900-1200 per week + 7% Maine sales tax.

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Winter Rentals rates are available upon request.

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Top things to do in South Portland
  • Go to Willard Beach
  • Visit the Portland Head Light House
  • Shop at LL Bean
  • Have coffee and a bagel at Scratch Bakery
  • Take a ferry to Peak's Island
Top things to do on a budget
  • Go to Willard Beach
  • Visit all the lighthouses in the area
  • Surf Higgins Beach
  • Visit the Audubon Society on the Scarborough Marsh
  • Watch tug boats
Top things to do with a family
  • Go to Willard Beach
  • Funtown Splashtown waterpark
  • Check out the Old Port District in Portland
  • Fly kites at Bug Light park.
  • Ski Shawnee Peak
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Great vacation in the Portland area

William M. ()
Review submitted: May 20, 2013   Date of arrival: May 12, 2013

My wife and I wanted a nice place near Portland for a 5 day getaway vacation and this fit the bill! Patti and Britt were most accomodating and The Pilot House was like a little home away from home. The owners recommended several good places to eat and introduced us to two new places- The Willards Scoops- best ice cream in Maine and The Scratch Bakery- all products were fresh and delicious. Both were within walking distance of our cottage as well as Willard's Beach. Two of my older sisters came up from CT and we enjoyed a mini-family reunion. ( We had grown up in East Deering as kids in the 1950s) The neighborhood was quiet and freindly and we will certainly be back here again in the fall. Highly recommend this cottage to older couples like us who like to do day trips.

Owners response: We appreciate your thoughtful review! The Pilot House is definitely a great "home base" for a variety of day trips regardless of the season. Whether you are cross county skiing in Robinson Woods, visiting Two Lights State Park or walking the museums of the historic Old Port in downtown Portland, adventures are just down the road from The Pilot House. Fall foliage and warm apple cider are on the horizon. See you soon!

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Home Away From Home

Martha (Linneus, Maine, USA)
Review submitted: March 30, 2013   Date of arrival: November 15, 2012

This review is a little late in coming but not less enthusiastic than the others. For two years in a row my husband and I rented this home for two months during the winter. We loved staying here as it was cozy, clean, well-equipped and warm. We enjoyed the neighborhood and certainly took advantage of the bakeries and restaurants in the area. Britt and Patti obviously take pride in this home and were so easy to work with whenever we had questions or concerns. We loved it in the winter. I can only imagine what it would be like during the warmer months. We'd rent again if we hadn't purchased our own home in the area. Thanks, Patti and Britt for 4 great months of living in your little "home away from home."

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

Owners response: We enjoyed having you as our test pilots during The Pilot House first cold season and then for another test flight the next year. It was a pleasure. Thank you!
We now know the house stays warm and cozy when it's cold outside. We are looking forward to new guests arriving and exploring the beautiful Maine winters. The Greater Portland area has a lot to offer. How about; a well versed art and music scene, great shopping, galleries, many cafes and restaurants, hiking along the coastline, x/c skiing or snowshoeing on the beach, a run with yaktrax on your feet to the lighthouse in fresh snow, ice-skating in Mill Creek or maybe just a few snow angels in the backyard and then some hot cocoa at home in The Pilot House!

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Sweet Bungalow in a Great Location

Donna B. ()
Review submitted: March 24, 2013   Date of arrival: March 1, 2013

What a great getaway! The Pilot House in South Portland is a cheery bungalow style home nestled in a neighborhood convenient to little eateries, restaurants, a picturesque park and it's just a short drive over the bridge to get to Portland. The location is easy to find. The house is spotless, and well cared for; beds are comfy, and furnishings make you feel right at home. We loved being able to take our dogs with us. Plenty of good areas to walk with them. The bakery down the street is a "must go to" destination every morning upon waking. This is a place to return to. Highly recommend!

Owners response: We are so happy you had a good time!
We like to keep it spotless and welcome pets. They are part of the family. It seems that our guests share the same thoughts and are always very caring of The Pilot House. Thank you!
This spring we will again do our top to bottom tune-up of the house and get ready for the warmer months. The reviews keep us motivated so please keep them coming!

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