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Stunning White Water Ocean Views From This Peaks Island Home

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • State Theatre
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • East End Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Sand Beach
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Stunning White Water Ocean Views From This Peaks Island Home

Escaping to Valhalla by the Sea is like escaping to a simpler time, an experience not marked by time, but by your spiritual awakening on Peaks Island. From the moment you land on the island, you become a different person, the island has the power to transform and heal.

Welcome to Valhalla by the Sea on Peaks Island. Sip lemonade on the spacious front porch during those beautiful summer days, or hot chocolate as you enjoy the fall colors snuggled under a blanket enjoying the crisp fall air. Enjoy the ocean breezes that naturally cool the house, or the warm fireplace when the weather starts to turn. Whether you are looking for a place to have a family gathering with children or a romantic stay with your significant other, this house is perfect for your stay.

Valhalla has been described as "perfectly imperfect". It is a house with over 100 years of history that has been updated and remodeled multiple times during its existence. This three bedroom 2 bath year-round house has remarkable white water ocean views and all of the amenities you could want for a comfortable and memorable stay. The local decor creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for your stay. The house is not designed to be stuffy, but relaxing. Walk around barefoot, enjoy your coffee on the porch, grill that perfect dinner and let us sweep away the sand that your kids bring in.

**Upon booking, you will receive a welcome message with a pdf version of our Welcome Guide. Please make sure to read in order to learn how to check-in and enjoy your overall experience.**

We want your stay to be enjoyable and for your family and guests to long to return. We create many friendships with our repeat customers, and our guests have always been very respectful in return. We welcome you to Valhalla and hope that you will look to change yourself... if even for a short while. Take time to breathe the fresh ocean air, reminisce, laugh, hold hands, walk around and explore, but most importantly... smile.

Your stay at Valhalla will sleep up to 8 comfortably and will include all of your towels and linens. No need to drag those along from your destination. Cookware, dinner sets, spices, dressings, paper towels, trash bags, cleaning supplies, extra toiletries, basic medicine and many countless items that are not listed. There is a propane grill in the yard and grill set for cooking. Numerous board games, throws through-out the house for chilly nights, lobster eating utensils, wine glasses and opener, and an array of tools in the basement just in case. There is a full-size washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig maker and pods as well as a traditional coffee maker.

**Please be aware that we have a no smoking policy. If you must smoke, please smoke outside and be tidy with your remains.**

If you need any special accommodations, please let us know. We will make every effort possible.

Sleeping accommodations are as follows: "Captains Quarters" has a queen bed, "Mermaid" room has 2 twins size beds (trundle) and a sofa sleeper, "Boys" room has two twin beds and a tv counsel to connect to any video game system that you bring. Downstairs is the "Reading" room that has a pull-out queen size mattress. There is cable TV and Wifi included.

Please keep in mind that you are on an island, things are slower and take time. We take reasonable steps to make sure your stay is perfectly enjoyable. If there are ever any issues or breakdowns at the house, we will do everything within our power to get it fixed. We welcome you to Valhalla and look forward to your return.

Things to do and where to eat:

Ride bicycles around the island or rent a golf cart and explore. Visit the numerous beaches which all have their own unique features and personalities. Enjoy a drink at the beautiful Inn (ask for a blueberry beer), or on the patio with unobstructed views at the local restaurants. Visit the island store and get a sandwich (a must) and have a picnic with your family. Take the ferry to Portland and enjoy world-renowned dining (Duckfat), lobster at the Porthole (order the "twins") or relax in simple restaurants such as Gilberts (best chowder), Flatbread (pizza), Boda (Thai), the Highroller (lobster roll) and the best blueberry pie a la mode at Andys.

Go deep-sea fishing, fly fishing or fish in the bay. Go on a working lobster boat, ride bikes around Portland's many bike trails, hiking, kayak, shop, visit the fish market, cook, drink fine wine, explore other islands, start a bonfire on any Peaks Island beach, go to a sports bar and enjoy as the crazy New Englander's cheer on their teams. Enjoy a coffee shop and bookstore. Visit the street vendors. Visit a lighthouse, discover LL Bean 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Enjoy blueberry everything and lobster, lobster, lobster.

License Number: STHR-002620-2020

Property manager

John Roy
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Peaks Island

Located in Peaks Island, this vacation home is by the sea. Thompson's Point and Fifth Maine Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal and Bayside Bowl. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum and Portland Observatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Fifth Maine Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • State Theatre - 29 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Thompson's Point - 32 min drive - 10.1 km
  • East End Beach - 34 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sand Beach - 48 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 36 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luke's Lobster Portland Pier - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪A&C Soda Shop - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Scratch Baking Co. - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning White Water Ocean Views From This Peaks Island Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stunning White Water Ocean Views From This Peaks Island Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning White Water Ocean Views From This Peaks Island Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning White Water Ocean Views From This Peaks Island Home located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay and Fifth Maine Museum. Umbrella Cover Museum and Richard Boyd Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

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

Valhalla by the Sea

This is a beautiful place to stay! The views are great, the home is clean with every amenity you would need. Would love to return in the future : )
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kristen c.

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

Special Spot

The house was perfect for putting up friends for a long weekend. Was as described, nothing fancy just a solid, clean house in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward b.

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

Maine retreat for family wedding

This was a nice house located near enough to the town to walk. It was a typical beach house with a well stocked kitchen. It had a great view from the front porch of the ocean and was in a beautiful neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay and would go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Glenna W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Valhalla by the Sea

Spacious home with all the necessities - had a great 10 day stay and enjoyed waking up to the sounds of the ocean!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Adam T.

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

Winter visit

Comfortable, cozy, nice location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason w.

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

Really a great location.

Amazing location. I really enjoyed exploring the whole island. Would love to check it out in season.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Wonderful stay

My husband, 1 year, dogs and I all enjoyed our stay on Peaks at this beautiful home. It is a convenient location- not too far from town and coastline. Beautiful kitchen views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Erica S.

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

Friend reunion

Lovely spot to host a group of friends who hadn’t seen each other in years. 7 adults is a bit of a tight squeeze but doable! Location couldn’t be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John W.

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

Valhalla is Lovely

Nicely appointed beach cottage. Bring small car as only parking for small car and a golf cart. Nice water views 5 mins to shore 10 minutes to the tiny village and ferry.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

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

What a wonderful experience!

We came to Peaks Island to celebrate a birthday and enjoy the serenity of the island and explore the city. We got the best of both worlds. Patty from Peaks Island taxi was splendid and informative and ensured we got to and fro when needed. The house had all comforts needed, the wood stove kept us cozy, and an over all great time. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

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

Charming Hideaway

This ocean view vacation home is an older building which has been lovingly outfitted for guests. If you are looking for slick and glitzy look elsewhere. But if you are looking for a classic, quaint seaside getaway just a few minutes walk to the open ocean, with many nice decorative touches and modern kitchen appliances, you will be very happy here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony M.

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

Tony

The rental was good, the house can handle six, but can only park one vehicle. Very nice overall. Be patient with the ferry schedule, and get in line early.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Fall Foliage Trip

We came to Maine to see the fall foliage. Never having been we tried something new and started on Peak’s Island. Love the island. House is a nice cottage with all the right amenities for a stay. Sea glass was everywhere. The Islander’s whom live there full time are not the nicest people, but it doesn’t ruin your trip. A nice drive to Merrifield Farm for some Maple Syrup and Rangeley Lake for Fall foliage is perfect to add to the trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sierra R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Next port

After staying at “Valhalla by the Sea” for three nights, our recommendation to prospective visitors can only be to look elsewhere, particularly for how expensive this place is. At this price point, you can stay at a nice hotel or a much nicer VRBO. Of course, what’s “worth it” is a matter of personal preference. You might find “Valhalla” perfectly delightful if you enjoy beds that make you feel like you’re sleeping on a felled tree, or finding on the side of the kitchen sink a hefty trail of grime that if given only an extra week would begin talking to you. What made this a poor VRBO experience was feeling like we had gotten royally swindled by what we received for the cost, which in retrospect was outrageous. Also, the host never replied to our messages we sent while at the property. We will not return to "Valhalla".
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Savanah W.

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

Nice Beach House

The quaint beach house was the ideal location for enjoying the island for a few days and make some family memories! My favorite spot was sitting in the chair in the dining room, because the breeze was so nice, and I had a view of the ocean and lighthouse. It was nice to have two bathrooms for the group we had with us. The property had bikes for us to use, beach towels, and kitchen necessities. It was nice to have the living room and the smaller library area so we could both hang out as a big group, and have another place besides bedrooms to split off. The beds were not very comfortable, which was the only complaint we had while staying. Overall, it was a lovely stay, and the property manager was very quick to respond the whole time we were there, and leading up to our trip as well. P.S. For any families with babies/toddlers, bring a sound machine! The floors are very creaky, since it's an older house, but putting the air conditioner in the room my toddler napped in really helped him fall asleep, since it was pretty loud and drowned a lot of the noise out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B., Yardley, PA, USA

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

A magical location!

6 thirty-something guys on a dude trip absolutely loved this spot. Peaks Island is a magical place and this house was the perfect home for a long weekend. Easy checkin, lots of provided amenities, and the promise of wanting to come back. Don’t mind if we do!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Happy memories

We had a great time. Love the location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Brenda C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

3rd year at Valhalla

We love the location 0f Valhalla but are disheartened that the property is not being taken care of as it should be. We love the neighbors and our grandchildren are sad to think we may not go back, but the price is going up for next summer and we feel that if it was truly clean and well taken care of, we wouldn't mind paying the extra money, but for now, we will start looking elsewhere. I am so sorry that other renters do not respect properties they rent. I can see that the house/furnishings have been abused by the renters. Very sad to report this, but true. We have definitely created wonderful memories on Peak's Island, and will return, but not sure where we will stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

J D.

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

Great stay

Everything was great. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trina K.

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

Great Peaks Island House

A great stay here. Clean, convenient in location and check-in process, well equipped, and excellent communication with John who was quick to reply and very helpful in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Fabulous Fun Vacation!!

My daughter, niece and I stayed here and it was everything we wanted and needed. Right near the ocean with great views in a gorgeous 100 year old home. We definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Great family get away

Enjoyed the ocean views and waves from the porch. The location was ideal for sunrise walks and a short walk to the ferry for day trips to Portland for our big kids. Hoping to start a new tradition.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Pam C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nasty. ! Nasty!! Soooo gross.

It was so gross I ended up renting rooms at the inn! This place is disgusting! Plus, not a single closet or anything where to hand clothing. Most disgusting place I’ve ever rented!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd year at this location

We truly love the location of this house. The only downfall is the lack of outdoor space, and what space there is, is not kept up (lawn not mowed and bushes not trimmed). This doesn't hamper our stay, but does stand out in the neighborhood. We are excited to stay again in 2022!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Family wedding stat

Our family stayed at Valhalla for a family wedding. All of us felt the house was perfect. Lots of sleep space, clean, great views. Like most homes on Peaks, the parking is limited but there is one dedicated space in front of the house which we greatly appreciated. The best room in the house is the dining area with lots of windows presenting phenomenal views. The covered front porch was also a favorite gathering place. The location is private and away from lots of foot traffic but very close to the shore. A perfect distance for walking into town or to the rocky beaches. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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