This apartment places you steps from Casco Bay and within a short 5-minute stroll of Southworth Planetarium. .Apartment features a TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. A kitchen, a microwave and an iron/ironing board are also available.
University of Southern Maine - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Hadlock Field - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Maine Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
State Theatre - 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
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 17 min walk
Burger King - 4 min walk
The Great Lost Bear - 6 min walk
Rose Foods - 5 min walk
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 + New
This property is a newly renovated historic 1891 home close to all Portland has to offer! Amenities include brand new beds with premium linens, 2 car off street parking, an updated kitchen and bathroom with vaulted ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Keyless entry allows for easy check in/out process!
We live in the same building so we are immediately available for any of your needs, but privacy is afforded by your own private entrance!
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New?
The closest beach to Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New is Old Orchard Beach (18.6 km).
Does Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New have a pool?
No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New?
No, Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Are pets allowed at Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New?
No, pets are not allowed.
Garden Gem ★ 5 Min to Old Port ★ Spacious + New Reviews
Reviews
9.6
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
10 - Excellent
15
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
8 - Good
1
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
6 - Okay
0
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn F.
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and inviting
The apartment is very spacious, clean and open and met our needs perfectly. Also convenient to Portland which was our main objective. The only drawback was the pitter/patter of little feet above, well into the night. Sweet, but annoying.
Carolyn F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
18 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catherine C., Marietta, GA, USA
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Catherine C.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie L.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
We had a great stay!
Katie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick V., Chicago, USA
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & Comfortable!
Had a wonderful time. The place was clean and comfortable with excellent parking and close to downtown!
Patrick V.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
2/10 Terrible
Stephen B.
24 Aug 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stephen B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
10 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jessica S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
Harris M.
11 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Harris M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Colleen O.
10 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Colleen O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Vern B., Wylie, TX USA
17 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Vern B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Miko G., Avon lake
2 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Miko G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Petra T.
7 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, fabulous location.
Cute apartment, has everything one needs. Great location. Highly recommend!
Petra T.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
kathy d., Wisconsin, USA
30 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
kathy d.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kaitlyn M.
13 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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 !
Kaitlyn M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Martha B., Philadelphia, PA, USA
12 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
A welcoming, warm home away from home
An excellent choice with friendly owners, well located for a stay in Portland.
Martha B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Dale W., Knoxville Tennessee
27 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy in Portland
Danni is a great host and her house is beautifully restored with stylish furnishings. Good location for exploring Portland.
Dale W.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Molly C.
25 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
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!