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Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
Interior
In a newly renovated historic 1891 home, Portland's charm awaits. With brand new beds featuring premium linens and an updated kitchen, you'll feel right at home. Enjoy the convenience of keyless entry and your own private entrance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$606
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious

Just five minutes from downtown Portland, this inviting two-bedroom apartment offers a stylish, convenient retreat for small groups or families. With a well-equipped kitchen, deck, and easy parking, it’s the perfect base for exploring the Old Port, local restaurants, and waterfront.

Key Amenities & Features:
• Sleeps up to 6: 2 queen beds + 1 queen air mattress
• 1 full bathroom with tub-shower combination
• Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
• Smart TV + high-speed Wi-Fi
• Baseboard heat + window A/C units (seasonal) + ceiling fans
• Complimentary coffee (Keurig) + tea
• Private deck with outdoor seating
• Free on-site + street parking
• Smoke and CO detectors + fire extinguisher + first aid kit + noise monitoring device

The Space

Bedrooms
Two private bedrooms with modern queen bedframes, comfortable mattresses, and quality linens. Additional sleeping for two with a queen-size air mattress.

Bathroom
One full bathroom with a tub-shower combination, stocked with towels, shampoo, and other essentials for your stay.

Living Area
An open-concept living room with abundant natural light, modern furnishings, comfortable seating, Smart TV, and ceiling fan.

Kitchen & Dining
A fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, full-size refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cooking basics like pots, pans, oil, salt, and pepper. The dining table seats four for shared meals or game nights.

Outdoor Space
Deck with patio furniture: ideal for morning coffee or unwinding in the evening.

Parking
Free on-site parking for one vehicle + free street parking available.

Guest Access
Private entrance within a building apartment door through a shared building entrance.

Safety Features:
Smoke detectors
Carbon monoxide detectors
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit


Noise monitoring device (monitors decibel levels, not conversations)


Please Note
This home is over 100 years old, and while extra insulation has been added, you may occasionally hear footsteps from the family living upstairs. A laundromat is also nearby for additional laundry needs.

Property manager

Danni Higgins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

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

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
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

Map
Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • University of Southern Maine - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • State Theatre - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Thompson's Point - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 3 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Great Lost Bear - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Continental - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious?

As of 26 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$606.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious located?

Located in Oakdale, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay, Southworth Planetarium and University of Southern Maine. Deering Oaks Park and Fitzpatrick Stadium are also within 15 minutes. Portland Transportation Center is 24 minutes by foot.

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Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Girls weekend

We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra T.

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

Great stay, fabulous location.

Cute apartment, has everything one needs. Great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

It’s really a gem!

This lovely 1890s home is adorably decorated. The rental includes all of the amenities one would need for a full stay, offering quality, linens, towels, and a array of kitchen, utensils, pots, pans, dishes, and even a coffee bar. The property manager is an excellent communicator and checked on us several times during our stay to ensure we had everything that we needed. The host offers a lovely little welcome book that offers information about the area in local restaurants. The location is close to downtown Portland only a five or six minute drive away there’s ample on the street and off street parking. Would highly recommend this property if we find ourselves in Portland again we will definitely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Portland neighborhood with easy access to everything

I booked this Portland VRBO for a planned trip to participate in the Maine Marathon/Half-Marathon in October, picking it because it was located close to the event start/finish line. Got so much more! Great walking trail (Back Cove) with views of Downtown Portland and close to grocery stores and coffee shops. Quiet neighborhood within a short drive to downtown Portland and the Old Port. The apartment had plenty of space, was comfortable and well done. Owners had thought about their guests comfort - I had everything I needed. I appreciated the parking available onsite since I had rented a car and didn't want to park on the street. Overall, my experience was great and I highly recommend this VRBO if you are traveling to Portland.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick V., Chicago, USA

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

Clean & Comfortable!

Had a wonderful time. The place was clean and comfortable with excellent parking and close to downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephen B.

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

Double booked!

The owner called while we were driving to Portland to say the property was double booked. We couldn't find the property listed on VRBO a month before our reservation and the owner assured us that there were no issues with the reservation. This was our only summer vacation planned and it was almost ruined because of the property owner. If you are renting this property, you may want a backup plan.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Perfect for a weekend getaway

Huge thank you to Dani and Sean for a great stay in Maine!! They made everything very easy and communicated the perfect amount to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The apartment's location was perfect for us, it is roomy, bright, and spacious and was incredibly clean. Little touches like the welcome basket and checking in after we arrived were lovely. The beds are extra comfortable, and there were multiple pillows with a variety of firmness. 11/10 would stay here again and recommend to anyone considering staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Harris M.

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

Staying in Portland

This is a clean, quiet and comfortable place to stay. We enjoyed the neighborhood too. However, we did not enjoy the Roku TV, and found the sidewalks and driveway treacherous with accumulated ice and snow. As we expected to wash our dishes, a dishpan or drain cover would have been helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

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

Beautiful home, super comfortable, great location

My partner and I really enjoyed our stay! The house is beautiful, well-designed, and had everything we needed. The location was also great! We meandered our way into downtown Portland (we like to walk) and you can stop by great breakfast/coffee places along the way. We personally enjoyed The Holy Donut, Miss Portland Diner, and Two Fat Cats Cafe (the pie is amazing). Highly recommend this space to anyone coming to Portland!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vern B., Wylie, TX USA

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

Clean home conveniently located in Portland ME

Danni has a very nice place to stay with ALL needed amenities. The place was SUPER clean and comfortable. The bed and shower were fabulous. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miko G., Avon lake

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

Great stay!

Great location and hosts! Exactly as described - very clean! Great book of recommendations - especially the bagel place (the BEST!!). Close to Old Port, and we loved it! Nice to have parking off the street, too! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kathy d., Wisconsin, USA

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

Terrific stay

The apartment was absolutely beautiful and immaculate. Very spacious and lovely. The owners were incredibly responsive and very communicative. Parking included, nice accessible neighborhood. Perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn M.

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

Perfect!

Location was great and the place itself was adorable we almost didn’t want to leave to go out! Dani was great and very easy to get in touch with, would definitely recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha B., Philadelphia, PA, USA

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

A welcoming, warm home away from home

An excellent choice with friendly owners, well located for a stay in Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dale W., Knoxville Tennessee

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

Happy in Portland

Danni is a great host and her house is beautifully restored with stylish furnishings. Good location for exploring Portland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

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

Everything was great! Clean & Comfortable!

My home away experience was great! Everything was clean and comfortable! It was the perfect place for my family to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019