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The Monument SWEET Life

Waterfront apartment in Portland with kitchen

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82152.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Place, Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Monument SWEET Life

Registration #2018-4090. Walk everywhere from the SWEET! This huge, beautifully furnished space w/4 full bedrooms, plus a daybed room. Relax in the comfy leather furniture & stream movies on the 50` smart TV, gather round the big farm house table, sip coffee in our sunny yellow orb chairs...take a bath in the original claw foot tub...it`s both incredibly spacious and cozy. Luxurious beds w/lots of pillows, quilts & duvets. **Groups must agree to House Rules before booking will be confirmed.



The style is very Maine...a mix of original, and new, with a sense of humor and a sense of history and place. Antiques mingle with brand new furniture, the bathroom still has original clawfoot tub but beautiful updated fixtures. We love design that`s playful and has purpose, and we love to mix things up. You`ll see pipes for hooks, a tool chest on wheels for a kitchen cabinet, open shelves and baskets for your clothes...wire baskets for your shower essentials...and we love mixing patterns in a very visually interesting way.



Guests have access to all of the space, the entire second floor of the building. Four bedrooms plus a daybed room, brand new kitchen with gas stove, big farm house table for dinners in, lots and lots of windows looking onto leafy trees...oh and of course a new 50` smart TV for those rainy stay-in nights.



I`m just around the corner at my other building at 70 Waterville Street. I own and operate two pet supply boutiques..one here in Portland, and one on Newbury Street in Boston...so sometimes I`m in Boston but I`m always just a message away. I grew up in the restaurant world and used to own my own restaurant here in Portland, so to me, hosting is really fun and comes naturally. One of the things I love most about it is sharing what I love about Portland so feel free to ask for more suggestions (there are lots in the listing, but it only gets updated from time to time)



There are two window AC units, one in the bedroom with the brass bed, and the other in the living room. Fans are also provided.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Portland

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Munjoy Hill, a neighbourhood in Portland. While the natural beauty of Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Old Orchard Beach Pier. Portland Observatory and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • East End Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Merrill Auditorium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • State Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 8 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Twelve - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Double Great Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shipyard Brewing Company- Tasting - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Terlingua - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Monument SWEET Life pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Monument SWEET Life?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Monument SWEET Life?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Monument SWEET Life located?

Located in Munjoy Hill, this apartment building is steps away from Casco Bay and Portland Observatory. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum and Eastern Promenade are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

Great property! Exactly as advertised. Superb location. Perfect for our group of 7.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to book, amd the owner was very responsive. It was clean and had a well-stocked kitchen and linens. The neighborhood is quiet, but it’s easy to walk around. The off street parking was great! The only issue is that you can hear a lot from the other apartments, but no one was loud late at night or early in the morning. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit

The space easily accommodated our family. Walking distance to lots of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bucket Trip

Really enjoyed our girlfriends trip.. loved the house.. we all would love to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion weekend in Portland

Exactly as billed and a great place to stay. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

The space was lovely and clean, perfect for a girls' weekend. Thank you to our host who replied immediately when we were looking for items in the property. Clean up and check out/in processes were super easy and made getting in and out the door a breeze. Thank you for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

We stayed here for a bachelorette weekend and it was perfect. The host was incredible helpful, informative, and hospitable. The host was very responsive and all questions were answered in a timely manner. The location was great - it was about a 15-20 minute walk to the bars and restaurants downtown. Overall, it was such a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jun S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great walkable location

This was a beautiful apartment in an incredibly walkable area of Portland. Kathy was very communicative and everything went without a hitch. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger-Betsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Very convenient location. Cheerfully decorated and great to gather 8 adults around the dining table with some pull-up chairs added. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard T., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Base to See Portland and the Surrounding Area

Monument Sweet was the perfect base for our family’s stay in the Portland area. We had plenty of room for our family of four (including two older teens). The Monjoy Hill neighborhood was quiet and quaint with easy access to downtown’s restaurants and the highways into the countryside. The apartment itself was clean, well maintained and provisioned nicely with kitchen equipment, towels, etc. We appreciated the use of an off-street parking space! We would definitely stay here again when we are next in Portland.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location in Munjoy

Don’t let the peeling paint on the front entrance scare you. Once you get up to the second floor space it’s a very cute, eclectic space. If you have a disability of any kind though, getting up and down the steep staircase could be a challenge. We were a family of eleven and it was very comfortable for all of us. Plenty of cozy beds, nice sheets and towels. There’s not a chefs kitchen but it was adequate for us because we ate all of our meals out.Nothing upscale about the dishes and glassware.We basically just used the fridge. It’s within walking distance to so many coffee shops and great restaurants. For us the location was everything. Parked the car and didn’t need it the whole weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for weekend in Portland!

We were four couples who enjoyed our weekend stay. Easy walk to downtown to delicious restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gathering after a celebration of life

This venue was so perfect. Comfy beds. Great common area. How could we ask for more?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Consistently great

We have stayed at Kathy Palmers properties many times in Portland and all of her properties are clean, well appointed and overall lovely. I’m always relieved to know when I’m staying at one of her properties it will be clean, comfortable and she will be easily available if needed. The beds are always comfortable and most importantly she welcomes our favorite child (the dog!). She’s the best and I’m lucky that we have the option of her properties whenever we come to Portland!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEST VRBO EXPERIENCE YET!

If you’re looking for a one of a kind, cozy, comfortable, centrally located place to stay in Portland, THIS IS WORTH THE PRICE!! The host was VERY accommodating and professional, and check in and out was a breeze! Walking distance to everything you want. BUT THE BEDS… the most comfortable we’ve ever slept in. The common area is fun to laugh and eat and play board games provided!! And being pet friendly was the most important to us, the dogs loved it to!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's Reunion

Eight college friends gathered for a private reunion. The apartment was perfect. Enough beds, great location, an easy walk to the Old Port and plenty of street parking. We were all pleased however next time the ground floor would be better, the stairs to the second floor were a challenge for some (we are an older, mature group). We spent a lot of time gathered around the large dining table and may I suggest cushions on the benches. All in all it was perfect for our reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susu W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. We love the neighborhood, it’s quite and close to the waterfront, Fort Allen and walking distance to Downtown Portland. The apartment was spacious and have everything we need for a big group of friends. The host was responsive and checked in with us. We would stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming flat in great area

We loved our stay here! Flat is comfortable, and feels like staying at a friends place — homey, and full of personality. Great neighborhood! Easy walk to downtown Portland and eastern promenade. Owner is very responsive and a good communicator. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nate F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Munjoy Hill

My family and friends had a great stay at Munjoy Hill. Kathy was a great host always quick to communicate and helpful. The apartment is very nice and nicely decorated. It’s in a great location in Portland. I would recommend it as a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Portland Adventure

We were extremely happy with the property itself, as well as its location and proximity to restaurants, bars, and activities. Communication with the host was excellent and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like Home!!

Monument Sweet was such a delight that we hated to leave. It is such a warm and inviting home that is creatively decorated and has the most comfortable seating and beds! It's location was perfect for everything to see and do around Portland and despite being in town there was hardly any street noise. The bathrooms and kitchen were well accommodated and had everything and more that was needed. From the kitchen you can even see Casco Bay! Kathy was the perfect host and responded quickly to our questions. We will definitely be back again and hope to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vivian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and lots of room!

We initially picked this property for the number it can sleep (9) as well as being pet friendly. We opted to leave our furry friends at home, but the property suited us well due to size, cleanliness and proximity to the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a beautiful property!

This is a beautiful second floor (full floor) apartment. Great location in Munjoy Hill. Excellent layout for families. Comfortable beds, friendly and helpful host. We simply can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay in Portland

Lovely accommodations, great size apartment, perfect location and warm/welcoming hosts.. We had a lovely time discovering the city and Casco Bay. Great destination for the whole family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

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