Title: Back yard paradise - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Back yard paradise Lakefront vacation home with a water park and an outdoor pool ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68150000/68148900/68148849/w1564h1125x436y0-36401e9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68150000/68148900/68148849/2c4df6d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68150000/68148900/68148849/bc2242b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68150000/68148900/68148849/1d6a8c27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68150000/68148900/68148849/fa49db0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Start your day with exceptional morning light in this charming home. With Portland trails nearby and a backyard paradise featuring an in-ground pool, vegetable gardens, patio, grill and fireplace. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Back yard paradise Wake up to the sounds of chickadees (Maine’s state bird), you sip your coffee in this furnished family home. With exceptional morning light, a 2 minute drive to the airport, and a 6 minute drive to Portland’s downtown, this is the perfect location for a weekend getaway. Enjoy the Portland trails which are close by. After a day of exploring Portland, enjoy the backyard paradise which includes: an in ground swimming pool, vegetable gardens, patio, grill and fire place. Enjoy your stay ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Basketball nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118870000/118867800/118867754/964386e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fall escape! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Back Yard Paradise Portland Back Yard Paradise Private vacation home Back Yard Paradise Private vacation home Portland ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.65399%2C-70.31753&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=B5e1_2MSCdfCkbrSC09fvwlazKs=) Portland, ME #### What's nearby - Tate House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Maine Mall - 3 min drive - 4.3 km - Racket & Fitness Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km - Thompson's Point - 5 min drive - 4.4 km - State Theatre - 7 min drive - 6.1 km #### Getting around - Portland Transportation Center - 7 min drive - Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 2 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive - ‪Aroma Joes - ‬2 min drive - ‪IHOP - ‬2 min drive - ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min drive - ‪Five Guys - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Back yard paradise have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Back yard paradise pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Back yard paradise? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Back yard paradise? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Back yard paradise located? > Located in the heart of Portland, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tate House Museum and Casco Bay. Maine Mall and Fore River Sanctuary are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question