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Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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

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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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Portland

Parkside, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this holiday home. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fitzpatrick Stadium or Portland Exposition Building.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • State Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Thompson's Point - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 5 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House located?

Located in Parkside, this holiday home is steps away 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.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Great Location

The location is amazing and the room had everything we needed to be in town for the weekend. The bed was super comfortable and the bathroom had all the products. It was a little warm in the room even with the AC on but they had a large fan in the closet that made it much more comfortable! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay in this historic building. Convenient to local restaurants, city center, hospital and a Walgreens.It was about a 15-20 minute walk to the Port and the tourist district. Well worth it. Coffee and tea setup in the room along with a mini-fridge was perfect for us in the mornings. We had access to a full kitchen in the building as well. Our communication with the host was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

soxfan_eddie A.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel Y.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

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

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

6/10 Okay

davis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
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

Tyler K., Portland, Oregon

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

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

8/10 Good

dan g.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Kseniya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

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

4/10 Poor

ELIZABETH

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Very nice

Good neighborhood. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellen A.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Diane A., Katy, TX

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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