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/ nightClose to the Jetport, a number of spectacular local beaches, and downtown Portland, our Poet's Nook is ideally situated. Our place has a country feel while being close to the action. This comfortable and u ! nique apartment has a separate entrance, free parking, and great views of the Maine sky. There are horses across the street, a friendly cat, and lots of flowers. You will see us coming and going in our driveway, as we are active people and love our projects. Sunny, comfortable, eclectic, and lots of books. Great views of the sky and super quiet. Rural setting but close to everything you'd want or need. You should know that the road in front of our house is entirely quiet because it's one of those winding country roads that people love to drive fast on, so our place does not have a secluded feel to it-- unless you're in the back yard or sitting on our back porch. Guests have the apartment (which has a separate entrance) entirely to themselves. Access to the backyard and back porch. If you need a load of laundry done, just ask. While there isn't a washer and dryer on the premises, we're happy to run a load for you. You can text us through the Airbnb message app, or just knock on the door. We're happy to attend to any concerns you might have in a hands-on fashion. That said, if you're an introvert who is in need of some quiet time, we'll leave you alone! We get it. We live in a rural neighborhood in Scarborough, near some small subdivisions down side road, but mostly amid two+ acre lots just up the road from Flaherty's Farm, where they sell live lobsters and fresh vegetables. Even though we're just a 3 - 6 miles from everything (groceries, mall, beaches, Portland, airport) it feels like being in the country. Scarborough is rural. There are trails and beaches to walk on, but we otherwise get everywhere by car. Parking is easy wherever you go (with the exception of Higgins Beach, where I suggest you find the public parking lot, as parking by the beach can be difficult). Parking parking? That's a different matter. On weekend evenings, that requires patience and persistence. This is a two-floor apartment with a private entrance. We have a very comfortable queen-sized sleeper sofa on the first floor. As such, three can stay in the apartment comfortably, and couples who like to travel together (and save money) can definitely make this space work and get a good night's sleep. The upper floor has a large and sunny bedroom with a king-sized bed, a full bathroom, and a sunroom. There are televisions on both floors. There's also the sunroom, which is a nice and private space for reading, taking on the phone, meditating, etc. We want you to be comfortable. If you have any questions about whether our space is a good fit for you, don't hesitate to reach out.
31 Reviews
Martine L.
November 2025 4.00Lovely stay at Cate's Poet's Nook! it was peaceful and restful, with beautiful art, books, and other little touches.
Parker R.
October 2025 5.00Cate and Hutch were fantastic hosts! Super quick response to every message. They were both very kind and had such a clean, lovely home. We will definitely return to stay!
Luke H.
October 2025 5.00Peaceful and relaxing spot. Easy to get to Portland but in a quiet area. The place is decorated and arranged in a really comfortable arrangement and all the books on the shelf give you plenty to do to pass the time and relax.
Margaret B.
October 2025 5.00Such an awesome weekend! Thanks for the great stay!
Holly C.
October 2025 5.00Great find! This was a cozy rental with a very comfortable bed. Just ~20 min outside of Portland in beautiful surroundings. Cate was very helpful and responsive when we had questions. Would stay here again!
Keith S.
September 2025 4.00Beautiful area and peaceful. Nice place to stay just outside of the city hustle and bustle.
Caitlyn A.
September 2025 5.00Cate’s place was spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable. We loved the bedroom loft. Parking was easy. And the listing was accurate about being on a busy road, but still a beautiful location! The backyard is very peaceful. We did have an issue with wasps so we couldn’t use the covered porch but the host was attentive and tried to resolve that for us. And she kindly offered a discount to make up for it. There were a few cleaning things that were missed between guests, but other than that it was comfortable.
John G.
September 2025 5.00Cate’s location was perfect for a weekend stay. Beautiful backyard and close to Portland. Would highly recommend.