You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House
Rent a private room in the gorgeous Holt House and bask in the ornate mixed designs of John Calvin Stevens, one of America's greatest architects of the late nineteenth century. Conveniently located on Congress Street in the West End, the building is convenient to everything that is Portland. Maine Medical is a stones throw, restaurants, Civic Center, the world famous Old Port, interstate 295, and of course the waterfront are all within walking distance.
Property manager
Maeleigh
Languages
English
Add dates for prices
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Laundry
Near coin laundry
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Important information
You need to know
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the neighborhood
Portland, ME
What's nearby
State Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Maine Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Portland Museum of Art - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Cross Insurance Arena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Thompson's Point - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Portland Transportation Center - 5 min drive
Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Uncharted Tea - 3 min walk
Keg and Kraken - 4 min walk
Bintliff's American Cafe - 10 min walk
Tandem Coffee + Bakery - 1 min walk
Boda - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House located?
Located in Parkside, this vacation home is steps from Casco Bay and Neal S. Dow House. International Cryptozoology Museum and State Street Church are also within 5 minutes. Portland Transportation Center is 24 minutes by foot.
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Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
YUEJIE
29 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room at Holt House exceeded our expectations in location and style—the old house with its lush interior and dark wood contained many old books and relics from the past. Very cool place to stay—great value.
Such a beautifully decorated, clean, quiet room! I'm so glad we found this listing for our stay in Portland. It's close to many great food places and easy to get to and from other fun tourist activities. Thankfully parking was not an issue, either. We'll look out for this place if we find our way back to Portland!
The Holt house was definitely very unique. We were in the room which was the library. The main issue we had was parking & hot water faucet at sink did not work. The inn keeper, Teresa was very kind and helpful.
karen G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Sonja S.
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Beautiful property, but needs new mattress
I first booked this Vrbo because it looked like it was across the street from the Westin Hotel, where my convention was being held. The listing on the map needs to be corrected closer to the actual location, which is near Walgreens. More than a ten minute walk to the Westin. As I was by myself, I felt safer taking a ride share at night to my Vrbo. The building of the Vrbo is very beautiful and historic. I stayed in room 14, which was as described, but the mattress does need replaced as it sags in the middle.
Lovely room. Unable to reach the property manager, owner. Tried the website, the app and the 24/7 number. Would have been nice to have two sets of keys for two people.
Very difficult to understand all of the parking restrictions.
Loved the old house and charming room. Could use a little more lighting and a mirror for ladies to put on makeup and do hair. Batteries for TV remote need replaced. Parking is the big issue, but Walgreens is right beside and let us park in their lot for free during the day.
Leisa S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
4/10 Poor
Craig J.
17 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Room was occupied on arrival
When I arrived my room was already occupied. The emergency contact took over an hour to return my call and was rude and unapologetic about my room being occupied.
The high ceilings and woodwork were so impressive! The screw-up about check-in, which took two nervous hours, turned out to be MY FAULT in booking the wrong dates and still the manager was able to find me lodging in a similar venue for the same price for the one night in question. That takes a lot of extra effort and deserves commendation. The on-site manager was very nice and offered to help with whatever we needed. Parking was not as hard as I had feared. Yes, kitchen had limited pots and pans in the drawers, but were available upon request.
No sink in the bathroom, it was across the room in the living room area. The front door was unlocked all three times when we returned. The refrigerator in the common area smelled horrible when i opened the door. We were told we were the only ones on the main floor but three men were walking around at different times in the kitchen area. my girl friend felt extremely unsafe.
Richard H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Kaj B.
4 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
uncomfortable bed, loud radiator, and horrible glade scent
We had such a bad time here that we had to stay somewhere else for our second night that we had booke here. The bed was so old it felt like the middle had been scooped out. The radiator was banging so loudly it could have been someone banging pots and pans in the next room. The glad plug-in was so intense that it made my spouse itchy whenever we were in the room. There were also holes in the carpet and the decor was distinctly odd.
This was a perfect place, close to everything in Portland!
Amanda L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
31 August 2024
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Johanna
1 August 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Voor de prijs waarschijnlijk wel okee, maar wij zouden hier niet meer boeken. Wij vonden het bed en de slaapbank voor onze zoon erg slecht (zakte door, we rolden naar het midden). De communicatie over ontbrekend beddegoed vonden we niet heel prettig gaan. Kamer is verder nogal donker en gedateerd. De ligging richting het centrum is prima, maar parkeren na 18u is dramatisch. Dan moet je naar een parkeergarage verderop.
We loved staying at the Holt House. It's a truly beautiful building. It's like staying in a hotel from another era. The room was beautifully decorated with victorian decor and we loved it. It was also handy to have access to a full kitchen on the first floor where we washed some of our dishes. Overall, it was a cozy and quiet place to stay.
Beautiful house, old style, but cozy property. We enjoyed our stay even though it had a "haunted mansion feel." Great location with easy access to downtown Portland. We would stay here again.
Richard D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
haiyan
16 October 2022
haiyan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Sara L.
13 October 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location, a room with on-suite in a wonderful historic mansion with communal kitchen.
William, then host, was very quick to respond to my questions. The house is walking distance to the port, parks and museums. We stayed in the old study / library room. The room has lovely headlight lamp shades and beautiful woodwork. Overall it suited our needs but could be much better with better maintenance. The bedroom tap leaked. The kitchen didn't have enough pots and pans. There is no access to a washing machine.
Excellent stay! The property manager was very responsive and helpful. Lots of tasty restaurants near by and walking distance to so many others. Only one suggestion - curtains or shades at the window. A dark green or burgundy Roman shade would help with privacy and keeping out the dawn while still maintaining the incredible atmosphere. Also, towel hooks in the bathroom to keep people from throwing wet towels on all that gorgeous hardwood!