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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Maine Medical Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • State Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Thompson's Point
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Portland

Located in West End, this vacation home is adjacent to Casco Bay and within a 10-minute stroll of Neal S. Dow House. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Maine Medical Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • State Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Portland Museum of Art - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Thompson's Point - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 6 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Duckling - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Margaritas Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Uncharted Tea - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Keg and Kraken - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stylish & Spacious Townhouse w/Garden, Family-friendly, walk to downtown!

Our light-filled three story home is perched on a lovely, quiet corner of the historic West End residential neighborhood and is walking distance to all of Portland's finest. One of the rare properties right in town with a spacious back deck for meals al fresco, and a backyard big enough for kids to enjoy, the house is very well-appointed and roomy, perfect for families or a few friends traveling together. Three bedrooms (king, queen + twin, twin) and master bath on the third floor, and one bedroom (queen) and full bath on the second floor. It's a great hub from which to explore both the vibrant city life nearby, as well as all the natural glories of Southern Maine. Whether you want to plunge into Portland's world class culinary scene, catch the current show at The Portland Museum of Art, attend the latest event at Space Gallery, take the ferry to Peaks Island, picnic at Kettle Cove, bird watch at the Audubon, or hit the outlets in Freeport and Kittery, you'll find our home a comfortable home base to return to. We are willing to reduce our rate for stays of a month or longer. Portland License # STHR-005034-2023
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Desi Van Til & Sean Mewshaw

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: This house is kid-tested and family ready!

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number STHR-005034-2023

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in West End, just steps from Casco Bay, and within a 10-minute walk of International Cryptozoology Museum and Neal S. Dow House. You'll also find Thompson's Point and Maine Mall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Stylish & Spacious Townhouse w/Garden, Family-friendly, walk to downtown! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Stylish & Spacious Townhouse w/Garden, Family-friendly, walk to downtown!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM), which is 6.9 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal), which is around 27.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Stylish & Spacious Townhouse w/Garden, Family-friendly, walk to downtown!?

Yes, every accommodation at Stylish & Spacious Townhouse w/Garden, Family-friendly, walk to downtown! comes with a deck.

Stylish & Spacious Townhouse w/Garden, Family-friendly, walk to downtown! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful row home in a quiet part of the West End. Walk/bikeable to downtown and port. Lovely backyard garden overlooked by the best stocked kitchen that I have ever experienced in a home rental. 3 levels of living that allow for a lot of flexibility.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well-designed, comfortable home

This was our second visit to this home and we loved it just as much as last time. The hosts were flexible and friendly. It's spacious with privacy for multiple guests, artfully decorated, and equipped with everything you need and want. It's a nice walk to the Old Port and a short drive from beaches. I truly enjoy the ability to grill on the deck with sofas overlooking a beautiful garden, and kitchen with lovely tableware and hope we get the chance to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

My family and I stayed at this lovely home for our daughter’s wedding. It felt like home, from the beautiful backyard and throughout the house. The hosts were friendly, gracious, and prompt in their responses. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Space

We traveled to Portland with our parents and children. This was a beautiful space and we had plenty of room for all of our family There were 8 of us in our group. The room with the bunk bed was perfect for our kids. The house was so unique and we just loved looking at all of the decorations, books and various things around the house. Parking was not an issue for us. We parked around the corner at night and that was perfect. Thank you for sharing your space with us. Would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend visit to Portland

Lovely townhome in West End, short, 10 minute walk to Tandem Bakery and on to downtown Portland. Location is excellent, on lovely street near impressive Victorian homes. This is a great area of Portland to stay in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Inviting space, indoors and out

This historic home was a crowd-pleaser for my family of 5. There was plenty of space for privacy, it was gorgeously and thoughtfully decorated (lots of design inspiration acquired!), and the best part was the deck equipped with a grill, comfortable sofas, and an umbrella. It was fun to pick tomatoes from the vegetable garden with my 2-year old, and the flowers were lovely. The master bath design and wallpaper were just how I’d like to design a bath. It was fun having a new library of children’s books for a week too. The space was perfect for relaxing at home, and a short walk from all Portland has to offer. The hosts were warm and communicative and I would happily stay here again given the chance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Neighborhood!

We loved staying in the midst of one of Portland’s historic areas in this charming and beautiful home. Had a wonderful time and location was convenient. Hosts were extremely responsive and helpful. The neighborhood felt safe and was very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., Nashville, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house, great hosts

This beautiful house was home for our family (my husband and me; daughter, son-in-law, and two small children; and son) for a week. We had plenty of room and were very comfortable. Lovely garden out back, with bonus fresh vegetables and flowers! Walking distance to food shopping and a great coffee shop, as well as a weekly (Saturday) farmer's market. Only 15 minutes from the airport. Hosts were quick to respond to questions and easy to work with, and accommodated two changes we made with no problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Portland Getaway

This West End house helped create an amazing vacation in Portland. The house is very well appointed and it immediately felt like home. My sons and I really enjoyed the stay and will definitely return if we get the opportunity.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family stay close to everything

Great place to stay for our 2 families of 4! Close to everything we wanted to visit on our list! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home and location!

This charming and functional home was perfect for our family vacation. The spacious home had everything we needed, including a well stocked kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and a gorgeous master bathroom. The outside deck and garden was a beautiful place to enjoy the Maine summer weather. The location was great, we walked to local restaurants and the Rosemont Bakery and Market and it is a short drive to Willard Beach. We look forward to going back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house in quiet neighborhood

Perfect location to explore Portland with 2 adult children. Lovely backyard, cook’s kitchen, comfy beds, plenty of private spaces. We would re-book.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., New Canaan

Liked: Cleanliness

I would buy this house

From the get-go, Desi and Sean were super flexible about both check in (early) and the length of stay. I have been renting homes through a variety of services since 2003 and this sort of flexibility was a first. The house how-tos were clearly laid out on the VRBO website and in a binder on the kitchen counter. The guide listed lots and lots of information. There were also notes throughout the house referring to more instructions. These instructions were whimsical in nature and by no means -- don't do this--but more like if you want to enhance your time here please try it this way. The kitchen was equipped actually beyond measure. I cook and we had a our child's 22nd birthday "party of 7 " at the house. Initially we were going to host the event at my daughter's apartment a few blocks away but when I saw the kitchen and the patio space I then insisted that it be held at Thomas Street. Instead of cake, we had blueberry pie from Tandem! There are books everywhere so if the weather had not been so amenable I am sure we would have all cozied up to a nook and read the afternoon away. Every room is beautifully decorated, I have a house with all white walls but I loved all the color. The house was almost alive with happiness and warmth. Going to the Thomas Street house was like visiting a family member who was super cool and groovy. I actually don't have such a family member but now I know I can visit this house and pretend. My oldest daughter and niece thought the house wondrous and started speaking as if they lived there. The air conditioned bedrooms were comfy, well-appointed and cozy. The outside space reminded me of book that I read when I was young child called The Secret Garden. There was also a play space for children which looked so special but my youngest is 20 so we only admired the space. The house was more than we could have wished for and the owners were unusually communicative and helpful. As we shut the door behind us my husband uttered, "I would live here". Thank you again Desi and Sean for sharing your house.

8/10 Good

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family long weekend get-away

The house was great for two families looking to stay together. Plenty of room to spread out, but also come together for meals or to hang out. Within close driving distance (1.5-2 miles) of restaurants, ice cream, shopping, kayaking, etc. There are a handful of restaurants and coffee places within walking distance, and we took advantage of one of them one evening. The house was clean, and host was very responsive. We appreciated the early check-in and easy check-in/out process. Parking was better than expected as we were able to park two cars on the street in front of house the entire time. There is no ac on the first floor; fortunately the downstairs stayed fairly comfortable even when temps hit upper 80s. Window units on 2nd and 3rd levels keep the bedrooms cool. Be aware the mattresses on the two bunk beds are very thin. It was ok for our younger son, but not ideal for a longer stay with older kids. The owner did mention this might be a watch-out in advance, which I appreciated. Overall a great house in safe, convenient location with a lot of charm. We had everything we needed for a fun trip to Portland!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Celeste B.

Great house in great location.

This is a beautiful old house and feels very cozy and homey. Great deck for outdoor dining and beautiful yard. The neighborhood is great and you can walk to so many things. Would highly recommend. We had a lovely time. Owners were extremely helpful and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Viral G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Beautiful home in the perfect location. Ideal spot for families with young kids. Guests were very responsive and the home is very welcoming.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Portlan

Beautiful, very comfortable home in quiet neighborhood close to restaurants and stores. Hosts were very attentive and helpful. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

Feels like home

This is a lovely house filled with light and color and all the welcome of a proper, comfortable family home, not just an anonymous rental. The owners were lovely to deal with and quick to get back to us on any questions we had while we were there as well as while we were booking, and left lots of useful recommendations and instructions at our arrival. Parking was never an issue, and the neighborhood leafy and peaceful yet still with enough local commerce (Tandem Bakery especially) when we did not feel like walking into downtown Portland (about a half hour level walk to the Old Port, though there's plenty on and around Congress Street closer to home). The Saturday farmers' market in Deering Park was a short walk away and well worth a visit- a great opportunity to meet the local growers and return home with armfuls of corn, tomatoes, peaches and blueberries. The kitchen was a pleasure to cook in, the beds were comfy (and we sure did need those cooling units during the heatwave), and the deck and garden outside the kitchen was a great place to have meals- I even loved the little nook at the end of the garden where I could take my coffee and still get a good wifi signal! Because there's so much personal stuff in the house I would hope that every guest would treat that with the appropriate respect- I think it's what makes the house feel so warm and alive. I have nothing but good things to say about our stay here, and we hope to return again, when it will feel like coming home! Thanks Desi and Sean xxx
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Gorgeous home in a ideal location!

This spacious, well-equipped home was an ideal base to discover Portland and the surrounding area. It is located in a friendly, but quiet and safe neighborhood yet still very close to many amenities, restaurants and other venues. We were able to walk or bike to just about everything. The home is very well furnished and, as avid cooks and reading enthusiasts, we enjoyed the kitchen, ample cooking/baking equipment, books and reading areas. Fantastic place for our family of 6 to enjoy our first vacation in Portland!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S., Wausau, WI

Beautiful home in a great area

We really enjoyed our week in Portland. The home was perfect and it was in a great location. We walked everywhere in town. Homeowners provided a great list of places to eat and all were great. We loved spending time inside and outside of the home. Beautiful yard. We would stay in this house again for sure and we definitely need more time in Portland. Thank you, Sean and Desi.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016