Nestled in South Portland, this lovely bed and breakfast for $175 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Custom built eco-friendly home set on 2 acres in seaside Cape Elizabeth. Relax & recharge in a private suite designed for optimal wellness. Central to all area beaches & only 7 min to Portland's fine dining, shopping & culture. Come enjoy! Guests tell us that we offer them more than exceptional accommodations and tasty breakfasts. They often mention our hospitality and concierge-level services. Elena has enjoyed skiing, hiking, walking and paddling outdoor adventures and is available to help guests plan outings that suit their interest level. Available to guests are bird and hiking guides and information about what to do, what to explore and where to dine. If you have never been to Portland, Maine or have not visited for quite some time, you are in for a real treat. Bon Appetit Magazine named Portland the 2018 “Restaurant City of the Year.” And Conde Nast Traveler readers chose Portland as one of the best 15 small cities in the U.S for 2018. ** Late May through October we have a 2 night minimum, but we will consider inquiries for 1 night depending on the date. This home was designed out of a love for nature, art, and relaxation. The soft rounded walls encasing the large modern windows give a sense of openness to the outdoors. Over two acres of land offer total peace and tranquility. You will be inspired, recharge, and cherish your time in this custom eco-friendly and art-filled home. The private upstairs suite offers a spacious bedroom with comfortable queen bed; a grand bathroom with spa tub; and a large sitting room with flat screen TV, Apple TV, books, a mini fridge, coffee maker, electric tea pot, and high-end queen sofa bed. This suite has complete privacy from the rest of the home. The queen sofa bed in the upstairs sitting area can sleep up to two more guests for an extra fee. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast including juice, coffee/tea, yogurt, fruit, toast/muffins, granola, and cereal. Hot oatmeal and eggs are also an option upon request if guests choose to not sleep in. Breakfast can be served inside or outside on the breezeway or patio. There is a lovely patio facing the gardens for guest use as well as another place for guests to relax and read in the well-shaded breezeway. A well-equipped gym is available on the first floor for guest use. Also, ask me about booking a private yoga session on site with an experienced yoga instructor. This is a healthy home ideal for allergy-sensitive guests – built with non-toxic materials throughout, a heat-air exchange, and radiant floor heat. NEIGHBORHOOD The house is in a peaceful and friendly residential neighborhood. Winnick Woods is across the street which is an extensive area for walking, biking, and snow shoeing. Hinckley Park is around the corner and offers more walking areas. Scarborough Beach and Higgins Beach are a short 5-10 minute drive through gorgeous marsh habitat. In the other direction, Crescent Beach, Kettle Cove Beach, Fort Williams Park with the Portland Head Light, and Willard Beach are 5-7 minutes by car and 15-20 minutes by bicycle. And there is the scenic Bug Light Park with a Liberty Ship Memorial near Willard Beach that is perfect for kite flying and watching the boats in Casco Bay while having a picnic! There are also a wide variety of great dining options very close by. No more than 5 minutes away: - Inn by the Sea offering upscale seaside dining - Rudy’s with local pub fare and a huge selection of beers - The Good Table Restaurant with longstanding home cooking - Kettle Cove Creamery making homemade ice cream for 30 years Down the road from Kettle Cove Creamery: - The Lobster Shack with an array of seafood and with what some people say is the best lobster roll, eating oceanside on picnic tables above the crashing surf or inside watching the ships and local fishermen - Fort Williams Park food trucks which have become very popular and might have the other best lobster roll. You can decide for yourself. And you can walk along the ocean cliffs, fly a kite, and more. Minutes from the house: - The Local Buzz neighborhood coffee shop and the new popular C-Salt Gourmet Market with prepared deli items, fresh baked goods, and unique Maine items - The Well at Jordan’s Farm, from June - October, offering superb farm-to-table dinner 10 minutes away: - The Black Point Inn, a quintessential Maine Inn with lunch or dinner overlooking Ferry Beach and the best sunsets in the area In the other direction, only 5 minutes away: - The unparalleled Scratch Bakery should not be missed and is so popular for its bagels that they are opening a bagel bar (toast your own bagel) in mid-June - Cia Café and Verbena both offer coffee, baked goods, and lunch - David’s 388 and Enio’s have creative and delicious dinners that equal restaurants in Portland - Willard Scoops gourmet ice cream is to die for - Elsmere BBQ has great food and a laid-back family atmosphere - Otto’s Pizza is quickly becoming the most popular pizza in the Greater Portland area - Terra Cotta Pasta Co has excellent gourmet Italian to-go - Even more options such as Thai, Mexican taco shop, and restaurants for dinner overlooking Casco Bay toward Portland You do not need to cross the bridge to Portland if you do not want to – the quality and range of dining even closer to the house is impressive! When you do make the two minute drive across the bridge, Trip Advisor has now named Portland among its top ten destinations on the rise in the U.S. And Portland has made Fodor’s 2016 “Go List,” a compilation of 25 destinations worldwide recommended by Fodor’s Travel. Portland is considered a “foodie haven” and there are over 500 restaurants in the Greater Portland area. In 2009, Portland was named the “Foodiest Small Town in America” by Bon Appetit magazine and was featured in the New York Times as a food destination. And in 2016, nine Maine restaurants, chefs, and brewmasters were among the semifinalists for James Beard Awards, considered the most prestigious in the American food world. The national awards pit Maine food professionals against contenders from around the U.S. – approx. twenty semifinalists are named in each category. Over a dozen beer breweries have also put Portland on the map for beer lovers (search "Maine Beer Trail" to see a comprehensive list). And there is no lack of unique coffee shops, along with The Holy Donut which has been written up in Elle magazine, the Boston Globe, and listed as one of the 10 best donut shops in the U.S. Worth noting that Portland has now replaced Boston as “America’s Coziest Cities”. Come enjoy this home’s ideal location!