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Adorable, Bright and By the Bay!

Vacation home in Falmouth with kitchen

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In a quiet Portland neighborhood, this charming home offers an open concept living space and 4 spacious bedrooms. Take a short walk to Mackworth Island or drive to Maine's beautiful beaches, breweries, and dining options in downtown Portland.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Adorable, Bright and By the Bay!

Adorable, clean, and updated home with 4 spacious bedrooms! Walking distance to Mackworth Island, and a stone’s throw to Portland. This home is the perfect stay for your celebratory weekend or extended staycation in the Portland/Falmouth area! Open concept living/dining area, 1.5 baths, close drive to tons of dining options, airport, and Maine's gorgeous beaches. Family friendly with a private backyard and plenty of room to sprawl out throughout your stay!

Downtown Portland is 2.5 miles from the house, close to breweries, and all the dining options Portland and Falmouth have to offer!!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Please strip any beds slept in and leave in bedroom.
Run dishwasher prior to departure otherwise $50.00 fee will be charged.
All trash to be put in trash and recycle bins in garage. No other garage use allowed.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 neighborhood

Map
Falmouth, ME

What's nearby

  • Mackworth Island State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gilsland Farm Audubon Center - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • State Theatre - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Thompson's Point - 7 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 6 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sicilian Table - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anania's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable, Bright and By the Bay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable, Bright and By the Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable, Bright and By the Bay!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable, Bright and By the Bay! located?

Situated in Falmouth, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Casco Bay and Mackworth Island State Park. Gilsland Farm Audubon Center and Eastern Promenade are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Adorable, Bright and By the Bay! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan and Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is convenient to downtown Portland, Thompson's Point and walking distance to a great State park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina M.

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

Great stay!

Visiting Portland for a wedding & our group was very comfortable. All the rooms were clean and we had everything we needed for a great weekend. The location made it very easy to get to downtown Portland for the festivities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very sweet and comfortable home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Great!

Great location. Cute and comfortable home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Shower Visit

Great place for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Jacqueline B.

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

New England dream!

Such a stunning coastal vacation home perfect for your dream New England vacation. Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Greg S.

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

Great stay 10min from Portland

The property was great and 100% as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

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

Great House

We had a great stay here for a long family weekend. The house is outside the hustle and bustle of Portland but a very quick and easy drive in. Also a quick drive from downtown Falmouth which has great restaurants and shops. More than enough space for the family and was great to have so much space to spread out. A great house and would recommend anyone rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Easy access to Portland!

House was easy to access off the main road, clean, and just a short ride into downtown Portland. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Easy stay near Portland!

The house is exactly as advertised. Very easy stay in Portland, quick drive to everything. House is super clean and has everything you need. Located on a busier street, but quiet, fenced-in backyard. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Lovely home near Portland, Maine

It was a lovely VRBO close to Portland. It was clean and spacious. We enjoyed chatting on the screened in porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

jennifer j.

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

Short stay in Portland

We had a quick family getaway over July 4 at this house. The location worked well for us being just 10 min from my son and daughter-in-law’s home. And it was great to be able to be just a short walk from a good viewing of Portland’s fireworks. As other reviewers have mentioned, the house is on a well trafficked road and there is noise but there is a back porch and yard. The beds were comfortable. The upstairs rooms have low ceilings and funny angles that are awkward so beware any tall folks in your party.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Good home base

This property was nicely redone, cute decor, and very clean. It worked well for our family of 4 while visiting Portland. It was a good location for getting to the places we wanted to go. It is on a busy highway so it's not a place for coming to relax and lounge around, but that was not what we needed so it was perfect. It did have a cute and comfy back screened in porch to enjoy at the end of the day. Host left a nice snack basket and had fresh flowers in the kitchen and master bedroom which was a nice touch. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

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

Sisters’ Trip

My sisters and I came to visit our brother who lives in Portland. The house was neat and clean and comfortable. Conveniently located within 10 minutes of just about every place we wanted to go. Lovely updated kitchen and bathroom. Good water pressure. Love the modern mirror in the bathroom. Air conditioners worked well to keep us cool. It was in the 90’s the first couple days we visited. We enjoyed chatting around the kitchen table and relaxing in the living room. We would highly recommend this property and will likely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Birthday weekend house

Nice house for my group of 4, with adequate space for a couple more if needed. House was cleaned and tidy and is accurately presented in the pictures you see in this listing. A missed opportunity by our group to utilize the backyard space, including the porch and grill. Window AC units in each bedroom for temperature control. House is on a busy road so you will hear traffic noise, however it didn’t interfere with our access to the house or our ability to come and go from the property. Quick drive into Portland and to the airport from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Cozy place just outside Portland

We rented this place for a girls' weekend trip. It was about an 8-minute drive to downtown Portland which was nice, but it was on a busy street so not as much of a neighborhood feel. The kitchen was nice and updated and the living room was cozy. We had six adults with us, so it was a little difficult with only one shower but we made it work. The upstairs bedrooms were a little oddly spaced - it felt like we were always ducking moving about to try and not hit the ceiling fan nor the slanted ceilings. The back screened-in patio was nice to have our coffees and read during the mornings. The property host was communicative and responded quickly to a few questions that I asked. Overall, a good stay but just wouldn't recommend it for groups of more than 3 or 4 adults!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anisha F.

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

Took advantage of my family while my mother was in the ICU.

I’m Dan, a US Navy sailor currently on emergency leave because my mother was in critical condition at Maine Medical Center. My parents were on vacation at the time and we have no family in the area, so we had been hopping from place to place as her prognosis develops. My wife booked this property to give us a place to live for a little while. We have an evolving group of people with us as people fly in and out to support my mom. We asked if they would waive their max occupancy, to which they cordially agreed. On arrival, we found that the property was more cramped than we had expected, but decided to stay considering the circumstances. The place was hot from the summer heat so we turned on the A/Cs. After a few minutes, the increased power draw blew a fuse. Based on the property’s outdated electrical, we expected this was likely to happen again and notified the property owner of our intention to find other accommodations. We requested a partial refund, offering to pay for the first night. Unwilling to compromise, they told us they were sending a handyman to replace the fuse and would not refund us. We filed with Vrbo, only to be told we were welcome to return to the property. The prorated refund would have been around $5k. You return home from 6 months of deployment in the Middle East because your mother is dying and the first group of people you do business with immediately steal $5k out of your pocket! Wish I was making this up, honestly just sad.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024