Historic Post Hospital on private Casco Bay Island | House in Cushings Island

10.0 (8 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   8 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  18 Guests
Portland House | Historic Post Hospital on private Casco Bay Island

8 Bedroom House in Portland, Cushings Island

Built in the early 1900's, the refurbished Post Hospital has many original features including high tin ceilings, doors with original room names and numbers and hardwood floors throughout. In the early '90's, a large porch extension was added providing ideal views of Spring Cove and lovely outdoor seating and dinning.
The Post Hospital has three floors each with a full bath. There are 8 bedrooms total. The third floor master bedroom has sweeping views of Spring Cove and Whitehead passage. The house has an abundance of space including large “ward” room with a pool table. The house lends itself to large groups and comes with a fully equipped kitchen, plenty of large cooking pots, plates and cutlery, 2 fridges/freezers and a gas grill. The house also has a dinning room, a front sitting room and a large laundry area with washer and dryer. While renting, you'll be supplied with basic paper goods, cleaning supplies, all linens and beach towels. The house has easy access to Government dock and its beach. A mooring is available in the cove for an additional fee.
Cushing's Island is a small privately owned island in Casco Bay with extensive carriage roads and walking paths through a picturesque landscape. In the mid 1880’s landscape designer Frederick Law Olmstead and architect John Calvin Stephens, were commissioned to create this summer colony. Trails along the rocky shore and access to the old forts are among the many gems on the island. With no cars, bikes, stores or restaurants, it is a quiet place with a common appreciation for its natural surroundings. Several beaches provide access to water sports including sea kayaking, swimming and stand-up paddle boarding. For those not inclined towards the cold Maine water, beach combing for sea glass and climbing along the rocky coast or visiting our stone gazebos are all ways to enjoy the island.

Historic Post Hospital on private Casco Bay Island is located in Portland. Historic Post Hospital on private Casco Bay Island provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Internet, among other amenities. This House features Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Historic Post Hospital on private Casco Bay Island has 8 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 18 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Portland has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Portland, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 3 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Dishwasher
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Video library
  • DVD player
General
  • Unit size: 5000 sq ft (465 sq m)
  • English
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • Children's games
  • Travel crib
  • Children's books
  • Phone
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Dock
  • Gas grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Joy B.
Jul 9, 2021 10:23:43 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Post Hospital is a very unique and special place. Not only is it on an exclusive private island near the city, bit it is also a historic and charming “residence” in it’s own right. We hosted a small family reunion but also had lots of other family/friends come and go during the week. The island is beautiful, no cars, lots of great walking trails, beaches, forts, sea glass hunting etc. The house is fully stocked with games, pool table and all the kitchen stuff you would ever need. (We were even able to make cream puffs from scratch on a rainy day, and homemade ice cream on another). The massive porch overlooks a busy little cove, and the hammock got a 5 star review from one of the uncles. The Ward room (huge) became an awesome art studio/painting area for the week. Our gang was inspired and produced some amazing art. Towels and linens were all provided and were plentiful and comfy. That all being said, it is an island and logistics can be somewhat complicated. The ferry runs 2-3 times a day. Water taxi is about $50. Weather plays a big part in planning, as food must be brought from the mainland. Still, Whole Foods can be delivered right to your door, you just have to plan ahead. Dock space is very limited, so plan on developing your dingy muscles if you have a boat! Meghan was very responsive and a great hostess. The island caretaker lives right next door and is a wealth of info. They took great care of us. If you are looking for a real historical Maine experience, then consider this place. It brought me back to being a kid here on the coast 50+ years ago.
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