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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Portland, ME
  • State Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Maine Medical Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Thompson's Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Portland

Located in Parkside, this vacation home is next to Casco Bay and Neal S. Dow House. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • State Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Portland Museum of Art - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Maine Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Thompson's Point - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

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

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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed and a coffee maker.

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

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Leave keys on coffee table😊

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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 and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Parkside, just steps from Casco Bay and Neal S. Dow House, and within a short walk of State Theatre. You'll also find Portland Museum of Art and Hadlock Field less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

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

Is this vacation home next to 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation and kitchens in some.

Does Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM), which is 3.4 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal), which is around 27.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House.

Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

A charming, historic building

Beautiful, well appointed rooms. Clean and comfortable, easy access and secure with individual keys. Parking was a big challenge, but the location was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carli W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unclean, unprepared, nightmare!

We decided to give the Holt House a try despite mixed reviews — and unfortunately, it turned out to be a complete nightmare. Upon arrival, there were no keys in the lockbox, leaving us stranded outside. I called the so-called “emergency maintenance” line, and they said they’d try to reach the property manager, offering no immediate help or reassurance.While waiting, we noticed a steady stream of people coming and going, and realized this property appears to be a hybrid of permanent residents and short-term rentals — something that was not made clear in the listing. It felt chaotic and far from what we expected.When someone finally let us in, things only got worse. Our room was still being stripped by the cleaner — despite our arriving three hours after the stated check-in time. The room was filthy, clearly not ready, and left us feeling incredibly uncomfortable. The lack of cleanliness, poor communication, and overall disorganization made us feel we had no choice but to leave and book a hotel instead.This was a terrible start to our trip. I would strongly caution others against booking this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Young G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kaj B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Great experience

This was a perfect place, close to everything in Portland!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Boonton

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Sonja S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Allynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip

It was a great trip up to Portland and the property met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Annalee, PORTLAND

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Caelin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

YUEJIE

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Joel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

2/10 Terrible

Richard H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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

Leisa S., Parkersburg WV

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

8/10 Good

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool place

Nice, quiet place & good location. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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