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Prime Location, Private Rooftop Deck.Walk to Old Port,waterfront, Museums& Music

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A rooftop patio with a round table, wicker chairs, and a built-in bench.
A house entrance with a wooden staircase, a mailbox, and a pumpkin on the steps.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with a wooden island, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, and a patterned backsplash.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near State Theatre
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Mansion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Prime Location, Private Rooftop Deck.Walk to Old Port,waterfront, Museums& Music

Welcome to your private top-floor retreat in Portland’s sought-after West End. Located in a charming historic building, this beautifully updated two-bedroom unit combines modern comfort with original character, including wide pine floors and architectural details that reflect the home’s history.
The unit occupies the entire third floor and features an expansive private rooftop deck overlooking Park Street—the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, relax in the sunshine, or unwind with cocktails at the end of the day.
Inside, the bright and inviting living space has everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The living room and both bedrooms include TVs, making it easy for everyone to settle in after a day of exploring.
You’ll be within walking distance of Portland’s waterfront, acclaimed restaurants, museums, shops, and live music venues. When you’re ready for the coast, several beautiful beaches are just a short drive away.
With its historic charm, prime location, updated interior, and exceptional private outdoor space, this urban oasis is the perfect home base for experiencing the best of Portland.
Please note that, as is common in historic buildings, the staircase leading to this third-floor unit is narrow and may be challenging for guests with mobility limitations.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
*No parties, excessive noise, or any illegal activity shall take place at property. *No pets. * No smoking is allowed in or around any property.
No unauthorized guests. Only guests staying in the home can be there.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 20181100-ST
Property # 5301895vb
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.
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 fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Portland

Located near the beach, this apartment is in West End, a neighbourhood in Portland. McLellan-Sweat House and Charles Q. Clapp House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Orchard Beach and Two Lights State Park. Bayside Bowl and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad are also worth visiting.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Victoria Mansion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • State Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 7 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Escobarr - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nosh Kitchen Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Local Toast - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gill’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Top of the East Rooftop Lounge - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Prime Location, Private Rooftop Deck.Walk to Old Port,waterfront, Museums& Music pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Prime Location, Private Rooftop Deck.Walk to Old Port,waterfront, Museums& Music?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Prime Location, Private Rooftop Deck.Walk to Old Port,waterfront, Museums& Music?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prime Location, Private Rooftop Deck.Walk to Old Port,waterfront, Museums& Music?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Prime Location, Private Rooftop Deck.Walk to Old Port,waterfront, Museums& Music located?

Located in West End, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Casco Bay and Cross Insurance Arena. McLellan-Sweat House and Charles Q. Clapp House are just steps away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy apartment, close to everything! We walked to Batson River, Congress Street, and the Old Port. Also loved Gill's, right across the street!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Clean and close to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Five stars! Would highly recommend this spot. Great food nearby. Very cozy, and Kathy is super responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was quaint and cozy and was perfect for our family of four. Our favorite part was the private roof deck - great space for hanging out and enjoying the beautiful weather. Kathy was the perfect host and sent us many recommendations on things to do, restaurants, etc. The property is in a wonderful location and we walked to everything that we wanted to see. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for visiting!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing walkability

We has the best stay at this property. Gorgeously decorated with so many conveniences. I truly loved how close we were to downtown Portlands lively city. When I come back to visit I'll definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
So glad you had a great stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location! Close to everything.

The home is charming and lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Thanks so much for staying and so glad you had a good time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay

Nice, clean apartment in a great location. Was perfect for our party of four. Roof deck was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

This was the perfect location for us, a family of four, while visiting Portland for a work conference/vacation. Great location and cozy space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pandemic visit

The location was excellent and it was so much fun walking around the neighborhood and there are great restaurants within walking distance. Would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2020
So glad you enjoyed yourselves! Come back anytime!
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely getaway

Lovely apartment with all the comforts of home. Stylish decor, updated amenities, and perfect location for exploring Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

The owner, Kathryn was very accommodating. The property was well kept and she made us feel very welcome. It's a great spot to stay and explore Portland! Super cozy for staying in and cooking the local fare too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Solid place. Great location. 3 of us were comfortable there.

Really enjoyed our first visit to Portland. Very comfortable accommodations. Deck out back also very nice. Perfectly located - short walk to the wharf and everything else. Has character. We recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot and very responsive property manager

Great location and lovely roof top deck. Needed and extra check in code and property manager got back right away. Perfect for our days in Portland!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clean, well kept pleasant stay

Great location and really enjoyed the amenities. Sharing the bathroom was tough because it's a jack and Jill and you can hear everything but you can't beat the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

So great

Convenient location. Plenty of room. Awesome rooftop deck. Great host. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks for the review and for being such great guests! Come again any time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nice apartment in downtown Portland

Apartment was very clean, host was gracious. AC in the main room was a godsend, we were there for the hottest weekend of the year. Patio is nice to sit out and enjoy. 3rd floor walkup.
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful!

Lovely place, well decorated and comfy. Within walking distance of great restaurants and shops around wharf in Portland. Perfect little porch for relaxing. No assigned parking so finding close spot not always easy. There's a pay lot a block or so away beside Holiday Inn. $12/day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and good location.

My wife and I travel to Portland once or twice a year. Of course, 2020 threw a curveball at us like everyone else. We were finally able to get ourselves up there and this was a nice little spot to relax. The unit was comfortable and the outside deck was perfect for sitting back and taking in the fresh air. Short (<0.5 mile) walks got to most of the restaurants and sites. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, treehouse-like getaway

This place was excellent. As others have noted, the steps to get up to the top floor are especially steep and narrow. But it’s 1,000 percent worth it! You feel like you’re perched on top of Portland in a cozy, well-appointed nest. The accommodations were so great that it was hard to break away and go explore the city, which is right outside the door! We’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2022
Thanks for being such a great communicator! You were the perfect guest and I am so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice apartment, excellent location

I agree with all of the affirmative recent reviews. The location was great for my wife, son and me as we were visiting our other son who lives 4 blocks away. The owner was communicative and her hospitality was excellent. The beds and rooms were comfortable and clean. Very good price to value. Last time in Portland I stayed at the Westin, I enjoyed this much better. It is in the city, so expect street noise. We were able to find on street parking each evening near the orthodox church on the next block, Pleasant Street. We will definitely stay here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a mother-daughter weekend

This apartment was perfect for our 8th annual mother-daughter weekend. The location was spot-on for the eating, shopping and walking we wanted to do. Bedrooms were comfortable and beds each had reading lamps--a must. Our Friday night restaurant choice, Bao Bao, is right across the street, and you can't do better than that. Minor issues regarding the internet password were instantly resolved with the host who was super responsive. Last but not least, the roof-top deck was wonderful--for morning coffee, for afternoon cocktails, for relaxation. Although it is true as other reviewers have said that there are two steep staircases to get to the unit, that is a small price to pay for what you get--being outside in a lovely private setting with views of the city. Kind of like being in an urban, luxurious tree house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for visiting! Glad to hear to enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location, very clean, and very accomodating

Kathy was VERY responsive to questions and a couple of non-critical items. The apartment is very clean and well kept. It has all the critical items required for a weekend stay. The stairs are a bit narrow and steep, going up to the third floor (definitely not for the weak of heart or those with physical issues). The unloading process was fairly easy, as there was 15 minute parking available across the street, then circle the block to the Holiday Inn. This place was definitely walkable to the Old Port and the parking at Holiday Inn was very convenient - we didn't move the car all weekend. Unfortunately, it rained most of the weekend so we weren't able to use the deck. We would definitely go back again and/or look for other properties that Kathy manages! Thank you Kathy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
You were a wonderful guest and a pleasure to speak to! So sorry it rained as that deck is a huge bonus! I would have you back anytime. Thanks again for visiting.
Archival

8/10 Good

What a perfect place!

This apartment has so much charm and has been tastefully and newly decorated, keeping in mind the historical neighborhood. It was impeccably clean, well-maintained and had just the right amount of amenities in the kitchen and bath. Even though it's a good size for 2 couples or a girl's weekend or a small family with the 2 queen beds, my husband and I decided on this one just for ourselves. It was the perfect size! We were here for 4 nights and there is so much you can do and see within walking distance of this apartment. The outside deck serves as the premier part of this comfy place for happy hour, coffee in the morning or just taking a break and reading a good book outside. Kathryn was so available to us at all times, giving us some good ideas on places to eat nearby (if you are a "foodie", Kathryn is too and has some GREAT dining suggestions, almost all within walking distance!!) and also nearby grocery stores. Thank you so much for your hospitality! We will be sure to let our family and friends know of this little gem! Janet and Michael
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, cosy and very clean apartment that's a walk to downtown

This property is very comfortable, cosy and spotlessly clean and tidy. The roof terrace is an awesome addition which gives a little extra space to spread out if there are 4 of you (we are a couple with 14 year-old son so space wasn't an issue, but 2 couples would probably appreciate the extra space). We had a couple of (very minor) issues during our stay and the host, Kathy, was amazingly responsive and communication was great. She was very pro-active and keen to ensure that we had a great stay. The apartment has an excellent AC unit in the main room which was very efficient, but the window unit in the main bedroom was loud and not very effective. However, for 2 nights during our stay we experienced record 100f+ temps which barely dropped overnight, and were comfortable with all the internal doors open allowing the main AC unit to cool the space with a fan in the main bedroom helping airflow. During normal Maine weather, it shouldn't be a concern at all. One other comment is that the 2 flights of stairs to the apartment are steep and narrow and would be challenging for seniors or for those with young kids. Again, not a concern for most people. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this property and it's excellent owner, and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2021
Thanks for visiting. It was a pleasure hosting your family. I will definitely take a look at the bedroom a/c but unfortunately with the record high temps it was what everyone else was experiencing as well including myself. In normal conditions it has never been an issue. That was some crazy weather! Hope to host you again in the future!
Archival

8/10 Good

Charming apartment with difficult stairs

This apartment was in exactly the same clean and neat condition that the photos show. It was comfortable and cozy. We had a little trouble with the TV, but the owner came over to fix it for us while we were out and about. The bedrooms were nice and the beds were very comfortable, but the bedroom closer to the stairs could use a floor lamp. The small lamp by the bed didn't provide enough light in the evening. The bathroom had clearly been renovated -- very nice shower, but could definitely use more counter space by the sink. The neighborhood was very cute and eclectic, but there was quite a bit of street noise. If you're a light sleeper, this wouldn't be a good place for you. There were several really quality restaurants within a 4-block walking radius, which was very nice. We were able to find a spot to park on the street within a few blocks each night. The apartment is on the third floor, which wouldn't be a big deal except that the stairs are VERY narrow and steep. It was difficult to get luggage up, and even harder to get it down. The owner was very responsive and easy to deal with throughout the process of reservation all the way through the end of our stay. Portland and the coast of Maine was a great place to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

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