Poet's Nook: Cozy and Private 1BR Apartment

Cate and Hutch were great hosts. They were very responsive and helped us check in early when we were in a pinch. The place looks just like the photos and is in a great location. I would stay here again!

We are always on the go and this quiet retreat was just lovely! Not far from anything yet off the beaten path enough to really unwind and relax. I’m saving this in my favorites and hope to come back!

Space was great! Really comfortable and cute. The host was responsive and kind. Would recommend to anyone!

Excellent space. Very peaceful but close to Portland for food and things to do.

Lovely stay, would definitely visit again. Easy 15-20 minute drive into Portland!

Convenient location, and a beautiful apt and property. Cate is a great communicator. The apt had everything we, and our dog, could have needed. There was parking in the driveway. Super clean! The decor is colorful, artsy, fun with dashes of Maine. Will stay there again when in the area.

This was a lovely, peaceful space just a stone’s throw from the amenities of the Maine Mall and downtown Portland. We had a great stay and weren’t at all bothered by sharing with the folks renting the other half of the house — the apartment was quiet and felt truly separate and private. Everything was clean, tidy, and Cate had lots of great basics (coffee, teas, etc!). We’d love to stay here again!

Great location! Comfy bed! Wonderful stay!

couldnt say enough good things about this cozy, inviting stay. its close to everything youd need during your stay. we will be back!

Adorable place, felt like home. Host was great so responsive and helpful when needed. Our pups loved it

We absolutely loved staying at the poet's nook. The grounds are gorgeous—both the gardens and grassy yard. The apartment itself is very well appointed, cozy and spacious. You can feel the love and care the hosts put into the property. Hosts are welcoming and available should you need anything. The ideal Airbnb in my opinion!

Comfortably rural feel, yet conveniently located to markets. Lovely fields with trails for dog walking nearby.

Clean place that worked well for our needs. Large bedroom and cozy living room. Nice outdoor space. Close to lots of things to do.

If you’re looking for a cozy place to stay, look no further. This home is beautiful and so inviting.

Had a great stay at Cate's place. Loved how clean and dog-friendly it was. She did a wonderful job with the yard and landscaping...I especially enjoyed the wildflower garden on the property and the overall cozy and quiet vibe of the place. It was easy to get everywhere we wanted to go in less than 30 minutes...including great restaurants in Portland and a wonderful dog-friendly beach in Saco. Cate was super communicative and I loved the charm of the place. A perfect stay!

Cate’s place was AMAZING! Tidy and cozy, perfectly tucked in quietness between Kennebunkport and Portland for easy access to either one! Highly recommend this place if you want to be able to settle down between all the mainstream Maine experiences!

Our experience was an uncommon one for Cate and unfortunate for us. Unbeknownst to Cate, the other guests sharing our location were not clear as to their exact intent of filming a commercial on-site. The driveway was plugged with cars and people from our arrival until late our last night with very early mornings and long days. Fortunately, we were out most of the time enjoying the area and not bothering the film crew. Upon arrival, the unit was very dirty. Cate quickly called the cleaning crew in the evening we arrived, but we kept finding things the cleaners appeared to neglect on a regular basis. My daughter and I had a great time in the area but we would not stay at Poet's Nook again.

Absolutely loved this spot! Adorably decorated and had everything we needed. Bed was incredibly comfortable and the yard was awesome for our dogs to explore. The flowers were beautiful. Wish we could have stayed a few more nights. Highly recommend!

Cates place was great, a short drive to Portland and some beautiful walking trails within a few minutes (driving) of the house. Nice, clean, quiet area. Beautiful landscaping around the house, and a very comfy bed!

The place was amazing, the listing and photos on here were spot on. Would recommend staying here to anyone visiting the area.

Such a wonderful place! 15 minutes to the beaches and close places to hike our pups before we left them for the day. Cate & Hutch were great and responsive to anything we needed which made our stay even more enjoyable. Great place and we had a fantastic time!

Caite is an extremely communicative and lovely hostess. The Nook is clean, private, safe and beautifully situated on a lovely piece of property that is carefully designed to highlight the natural beauty around it. The house was clean, quiet and had everything I needed for my stay. Cait was very proactive in any concerns/questions and I will absolutely return at earliest opportunity!

We enjoyed the locality of Cate's place for our weekend in Portland, and Cate and Hutch were both very responsive and friendly in their communications with us. We felt that the furnishings and upkeep could have been a little nicer for the cost.

Cate’s place was adorable! We loved all the flowers around the house. Really comfortable bed and close to Portland!

Cate's place was beautifully decorated, cozy, and spacious. We loved looking at all the books in the space. The king-sized bed was super comfortable. The backyard/garden was beautiful as well, we were disappointed that we would miss the blooming peonies! The location is off a main road but the road noise was not too bad.

Poet's Nook was a a great little apartment in a great location! It was cute and had a lot of Nice touches. It was great to meet Hutch when we arrived he was doing some work on the front apartment. He left soon after. It was easy to drive to hikes and restaurants and back to house. We loved the Eastern Trail for walking our pup and then treated ourselves to tasty food in South Portland! We will be back!!

Beautiful gardens, wildlife, and decor. Peaceful and relaxing.

We enjoyed a nice stay at this lovely spot. Despite the rainy weekend, it was a perfect place to read a book. The local shops were quaint and the beach was within driving distance. This was a great place to bring our dogs. Would recommend if you’re seeking solitude!

Loved our time there. Hosts were amazing. 10/10 will absolutely be back

Everything went smoothly.

Cute place. Everything one would need for a short or long stay. I loved staying in the country, but easily getting in to Portland.

Lovely stay at Cate's Poet's Nook! it was peaceful and restful, with beautiful art, books, and other little touches.

Cate and Hutch were fantastic hosts! Super quick response to every message. They were both very kind and had such a clean, lovely home. We will definitely return to stay!

Peaceful and relaxing spot. Easy to get to Portland but in a quiet area. The place is decorated and arranged in a really comfortable arrangement and all the books on the shelf give you plenty to do to pass the time and relax.

Such an awesome weekend! Thanks for the great stay!

Great find! This was a cozy rental with a very comfortable bed. Just ~20 min outside of Portland in beautiful surroundings. Cate was very helpful and responsive when we had questions. Would stay here again!

Beautiful area and peaceful. Nice place to stay just outside of the city hustle and bustle.

Cate’s place was spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable. We loved the bedroom loft. Parking was easy. And the listing was accurate about being on a busy road, but still a beautiful location! The backyard is very peaceful. We did have an issue with wasps so we couldn’t use the covered porch but the host was attentive and tried to resolve that for us. And she kindly offered a discount to make up for it. There were a few cleaning things that were missed between guests, but other than that it was comfortable.

Cate’s location was perfect for a weekend stay. Beautiful backyard and close to Portland. Would highly recommend.

We loved staying at Cates. The books and games were great. VERY specious, and really enjoyed the light and airy porch on the second floor. The location was lovely. Only downside was it was difficult to walk our dog. Cars drive fast on the narrow rural road, and there is no shoulder or walkway. Would still highly recommend staying here.

Great stay-- good location, cool design, unique inside and outside porch, and beautiful garden. Some car noise from street. Overall, lovely and peaceful stay.

The place was immaculately, clean and exactly what we needed! Close to really awesome stuff. Great communication.

Enjoyed my stay at poets nook! Such a cute little place and wonderful for my first time in Maine!

A well-appointed and tastefully decorated place, perfectly located for our family event.

Only here for one night, but wish I could have stayed longer! The setting and all the books were conducive of a writers retreat, just as the name implies! Cate was super communicative

Cate’s space was extremely charming. I loved the outdoor garden, patio, and fairy lights, library wall, quirky decor, and screened in patio with board games. It was pristinely clean and the bed was very comfortable. Cate was also very responsive and friendly. I would recommend this to anyone and would stay there again.

Cate’s place is like a lovely little cottage from a fairy tale. It was homey and cozy. I loved sitting outside in the morning enjoying the surroundings. Would definitely stay again!

Cate’s listing was perfect for my partner and I on a 5 night stay in southern Maine. We were close to beaches and lovely food stops. We traveled with our 10 year old boxer mix and he traversed the space joyfully. If you travel in mid summer, you’ll appreciate the abundance of beautiful flowers!

The poet’s nook was absolutely perfect. From the beautiful property- lush with stunning native wildflowers, to the incredibly comfortable space itself. The bed in the master bedroom was easily one of the most comfortable I have ever slept in- I am going to be dreaming of it for weeks to come!!! Cate was super helpful and responsive for the entirety of our stay. It was just wonderful!! Thank you!!!

This cozy, charming spot was such a delightful find. Tucked away in a sweet little neighborhood, it felt like a peaceful retreat. We especially loved the beautiful garden, the serene back patio, and the view of the horses just across the street — such a unique and lovely touch. We truly enjoyed our stay!

Cate was a very communicative host from my very first question (and I had several!) she was honest in wondering if her place would be big enough for myself, husband and our two daughters, and it was actually perfect. Her place is decorated with such eclectic beautiful, artistic charm, and had everything we needed. Including a yard for our dog to roam. Cate, despite being overseas, and in a radically different time zone, was always extremely responsive and helpful. I especially loved the upstairs bedroom with the comfy bed and all the books, and the cutest curtains. 😊 We felt right at home. No complaints. Thank you for sharing your lovely abode with us!

Cate was a wonderful and responsive host! The space at Poet's Nook was extremely homey and perfect for a quick weekend getaway. They have a gorgeous property with lots of wildflowers, and a fire pit we unfortunately didn't have the time to make use of. Very close to Portland and surrounding beaches.

Very nice air bnb close to everything and cate was a great host!

Super cute place-cozy, quiet and as pictured. Nice yard and patch of wildflowers! Butterflies fluttering all around the garden out front. Very peaceful. Very comfortable bed.

We enjoyed our stay and Cate was very helpful when my husband needed accommodations due to being on crutches. It all worked out great!

A great apartment - would definitely stay here again!

Great experience!

Cate is a charismatic, smart and welcoming owner. Generous to share her beautiful garden and agreeable on convenient check-in/ check-out time. The place feels homey, with a friendly cat welcoming you and a dog in the window chatting you up as you exit the car. Just a beautiful setting... Horses/burrow across the street... The Poet's Nook's kitchen is fully equipped, including several types of coffee makers. The bathroom has basic toiletries - shampoo/ conditioner/ body wash; Plenty of storage space and a great water pressure! Fresh nice towels and cotton linens... Memory foam pillow was my favorite. Goose down duvet felt cozy. A wall filled with hundreds of poetry books! Games - Scrabble/ Chess...An upstairs' enclosed and screened charming lanai was inviting, though we didn't have time to enjoy it. The night lights were convenient. Organic coffee we asked for was a beautiful bonus! (forgot to bring ours.) Drinking water is filtered. Enjoy your stay! We did very much...

We attended a Buxton wedding. Arrived late in the day and left early next morning. We didn’t use the kitchen or living room - just slept. Peaceful environment. Nicely landscaped farm house home with gorgeous rhododendrons in full bloom. Very comfortable bed. Windows were left opened for us, to let in night time breezes. Great night’s sleep.

We had a great stay! Cate is super responsive, friendly, and has many helpful recommendations. The place is charming, especially the bedroom with all the books. Location was great -- very near a sweet farmstead, and many restaurants, beaches and Portland itself all are very accessible. We would definitely stay again!

We had an issue with the check-in code and Cate responded immediately and resolved the issue within minutes! The rental was exactly as pictured, and spotless. We were staying in the vicinity for a wedding and it was the perfect location for us.

Our first trip to Maine was so memorable largely due to this stay. The area was beautiful and it truly felt like a home. It was so nice meeting Hutch and Pat the cat who were very friendly. The stay had everything we needed and was the perfect getaway for the weekend. My favorite part was the beautiful backyard equipped with lights and a swing. Cannot recommend this place enough!