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Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House

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Exterior
Smart TV
Interior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 14 reviews
Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Map
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

YUEJIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great people and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Allynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick trip
It was a great trip up to Portland and the property met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Besides the fact that parking in Portland is a little tricky we loved our stay, great location and within walking distance of many great places!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming guest house
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caelin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful room!
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Maine vacation
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sonja S.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Annalee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
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.

8/10 Good

Leisa S., Parkersburg WV

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Room
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Craig J.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Impressive room in a historic house
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Richard H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lack of safty
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kaj B.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
This was a perfect place, close to everything in Portland!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Johanna

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place to Stay
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

haiyan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Sara L.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool place
Nice, quiet place & good location. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

felicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
City vibe
It was nice to be within walking distance to just about everything! Even the local pop up events. We enjoyed this stay very much
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Like the architecture and stylr of interior building
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022