Bella Vista is a 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bth home directly on the Atlantic Ocean side of Peaks Island at Elm Tree Cove. One of only 2 houses on a small dirt road abutting conservation land. The 1st flr has a well stocked updated kitchen. There is also a long L shaped dining/living room designed to take advantage of the amazing view. The 2nd flr has 3 bdrms: the 1st with a queen bed with half bath. The 2nd has a full size bed and futon. The 3rd has a twin and an Antique bed (small full - 48x72).e The home is a well maintained cottage home with 3 bedrooms. All are tastefully decorated, and all have ocean views!!!. Peaks island is a 15 minute ferry from Portland, where you can experience a beautiful seaside town with a wide variety of great restaurants and activities. The island offers exceptional walking, jogging, horse riding, tennis, swimming and relaxing with a wild bird preserve, a social club for activities, little shops, grocery store and restaurants. You can easily walk to everything. Amenities: wifi, weber gas grill, 42" flat panel LCD TV, cable TV, microwave, full-size oven range, toaster, Keurig coffee-maker, all cooking and baking utensils you would need including a lobster pot, fire extinguisher and smoke detectors, washer/dryer, , window fans, parking for easily 2-3 cars. Things you'll find stocked at the cottage: propane for the gas grill, bedspreads and pillows (BATH TOWELS, BLANKETS AND LINENS ARE NOT INCLUDED BUT ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT)*, the tools to make a lobster dinner, cleaning supplies, full set of dinnerware, cups, mugs, etc., grill tools, family games. Week long bookings are Sat - Sat. Between June 15 and Sept 15 WEEKLY BOOKINGS ONLY!!! Weekends considered between those dates if within 1 month of start of occupancy. Inquire of Owner (rates for on peak weekends if approved may be different than posted rate). Dogs are welcome. *LINENS: If you wish to rent linens, please let me know They are available through our cleaning service. We do not mark up the price, but just offer this as a service for our guests: The rates are for the duration of your stay and include all 4 beds (sheets and pillowcases) and 8 towel sets (bath, hand and face). Price is $160 per stay. Airbnb is not set up to accept payment for linen fees so please let me know if you want linens when booking and we can make arrangements for payment. These prices are cheaper than local rentals and the beds will be made before your stay and stripped for you, so there is nothing for you to do. We have another property nearby, please check it out VRBO # 1244485I Owner is available by phone at all times of the day during your stay, and a caretaker/handyman is available on the Island should that be needed. See and hear the ocean waves crash into the rocks just outside of your living room and bedroom windows. Spectacular views from every room. Enjoy your morning coffee on the large covered porch with an unobstructed view of the sunrise and a panoramic view up and down the rocky coastline.. Absolutely breathtaking! One of the best spots on the backshore. You can bring your vehicle on Island or bicycle on the island. You also have the option of renting a golf cart or bicycle on the Island. If you prefer you can walk everywhere. The island is just 1 square mile. There is a taxi available when the ferry is running. Only $5 from ferry to house (plus $1 per additional passenger)