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Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

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

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 area

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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • State Theatre - 6 min walk
  • Maine Medical Center - 7 min walk
  • Portland Museum of Art - 7 min walk
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 12 min walk
  • Thompson's Point - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 5 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keg and Kraken - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uncharted Tea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bintliff's American Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blackstone's - ‬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 within a 10-minute walk of Casco Bay and State Theatre. Neal S. Dow House and Center for Cultural Exchange are also within 5 minutes. Portland Transportation Center is 24 minutes by foot.

Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

soxfan_eddie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome room in great location
Really cool room and in a great location only a short walk from restaurants and sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

dan g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, weird decor
Great location very close to Congress avenue shops and restaurants, West End and Western Promenade, and State Theatre as well as the Arts district. Decor inside was just strange but the place was relatively comfortable. It's just one room with a bed. It was warm when we were there with no fans or AC it was stuffy. Couldn't open windows due to outside smokers. Residence smelled a little of smoke and cover uip of smoke. Not unbearable but noticed by me. Despite being right on Congress it was very quiet which is great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique House with a central location
This was such a cool house to stay in. The host was very responsive and the check in/out process couldn't have been easier.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

davis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was awful. Portland has the dumbest rules. Holy need to make arrangement with Walgreens for parking. If dining was not so great I would give this place the lowest score possible
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great experience
We were concerned about some of the postings we read, I'm happy to confirm that we had a great stay. The room was clean and comfortable the house was clean and locked. The other guests were pleasant when we talked to them. There was both a hair dryer and an iron. All in all a great stay at a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K., Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
A Westside Walking Wonderland
The property was exactly as seen in the photos, if not a little bit more breathtaking. Wonderful Architecture and tastefully decorated and all the amenities needed for a long weekend or week. The convenience of the location can not be beat, walking around town is simple with plenty of sites in between destinations, we spent a whole afternoon just taking in the Neighborhoods Architecture. It doesnt hurt that Tandem Coffee is a block away and worth the crowds for a Pastry and Caffeine. Our Host was helpful on check in and check out as well. We never felt left to "figure it out". Cant wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thompson's Point easy access
Great location, beautiful house and easy access to Thompson's point. Easy to walk home after a show.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kseniya D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros and cons.
Pros: close to everything downtown Portland, very convenient. Liked having Walgreens next door. The room was overall cozy. Had Wifi, TV, a fridge, a coffee machine, cups and silverware, and toiletries. The maid was very sweet. Cons: 1. Room smelled like cigarettes 2. Found someone else’s takeout order under our bed which was covered in mold. 3. Check-in process was awful - we were not provided with check in details, had to sit on the phone with customer service for over an hour. Property manager was not helpful and refused to provide check in details until we called customer service 3 times.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ellen A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disgusted!
Where do I start. We found dirty clothing left by some previous guest on the floor behind the bed and in a corner as well as a used food container on the floor in another corner. No amenities, as in no hair dryer and no iron but there was an ironing board! Even worse, I sent a message the day before asking about both items and got no reply!! In addition the keys were in the wrong lock box. The location was great, close to everything. But I would not recommend this place nor will I return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

gus r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleased in Portland
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Holt House. The location was perfect as walks down Congress into Portland center and other areas were easy to find. We made use of the common kitchen area each morning to scramble eggs before embarking on our day. Our room had an in room private bath which we would recommend. Thank you for a nice Portland experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

ELIZABETH

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safety was the big concern. The key for the door was in wrong lockbox. Both lockboxes had the same code.There was no additional inside lock for room door. There was not a peephole in door. The bathroom window did not have a lock. Wound up proping a chair under the doorknob. Other residents of building looked pretty sketchy. Did not feel safe in neighborhood at night. Parking was very difficult to find and was blocks away.The kitchen sink had dirty dishes in it and the fridge was horrid. The historical aspects of the building were beautiful and the room was decorated well. There were some good restaurants nearby. I would not stay here again or recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Diane A., Katy, TX

Disliked: Cleanliness
Parkside a bit on the dark side.
Room extremely dark. Kitchen area not clean. No clean mugs/cups. Washed the only two I found in the sink and used those. Absolutely no soap in room, had to buy hand soap, etc. Many people around day and night outside the home property smoking and just hanging around. Noisy thumping bass ‘music’ first two nights. Just not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Comfortable Place to Stay
We needed a place to stay in Portland while we visited family and this spot met our needs perfectly and we would certainly book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

traci o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun, goth rooms in a fabulous old home
Walking in to Holt House is like walking into a grand old home. The rooms are lush and a little dark, nice and spacious. Fast walk to downtown and amenities, great Thai coffee right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022