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Spacious Central Beautiful Apt: 4 Bedrooms, 5 Beds & 2 free parking.

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A living room with a brown sofa, a glass coffee table, a white chair, and a patterned rug. There are three framed artworks on the wall and a potted plant.
A living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, a TV, and a potted plant.
A living room with a red sofa, a glass coffee table, a striped rug, and a wooden floor. There is a plant, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden TV stand, three decorative wall pieces above the TV, and a power outlet on the wall.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to State Theatre
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

Pink Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

Zen Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Central Beautiful Apt: 4 Bedrooms, 5 Beds & 2 free parking.

We believe you should enjoy your vacation location outdoors as well as indoors. This building is historic in west bayside - the site of the last soda factory in Portland. The charm & quality of this old building has been restored alongside modern comforts to cater for a fun, working or relaxing stay. You will be in hip neighborhood 2mins walk from two breweries, smoke pit, lots of great dining & Bubba's nightclub. 5mins walk from whole foods, Trader Joes and Back Cove, 15min walk to old port.

To access the apartment guests need to go up a 19-step stairs. This takes guest to the living area (living room, dining, kitchen and office). Another 19-step stairs to the bedroom floor for all bedrooms. This apartment is not be suitable for elderly guests or guests with reduce mobility.

STHR-004467-2022

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Specify actual number of guests in booking
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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
Strictly No Shoes allowed indoors.
Rental 19 steps staircase to get to the 1st floor living area and 19 steps to second floor bedrooms. Not suitable for someone with serious mobility

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number #STHR-004467-2022
Property # 2846629vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 in Portland, this apartment is in the city centre. State Theatre and Portland Head Light are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thompson's Point and Higgins Beach. Bayside Bowl and Southworth Planetarium are also worth visiting.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Bayside Bowl - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • State Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Merrill Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 2 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Two Fat Cats Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bayside American Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nosh Kitchen Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Escobarr - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Central Beautiful Apt: 4 Bedrooms, 5 Beds & 2 free parking. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious Central Beautiful Apt: 4 Bedrooms, 5 Beds & 2 free parking.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Central Beautiful Apt: 4 Bedrooms, 5 Beds & 2 free parking.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Central Beautiful Apt: 4 Bedrooms, 5 Beds & 2 free parking.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Central Beautiful Apt: 4 Bedrooms, 5 Beds & 2 free parking. located?

Located in West Bayside, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Deering Oaks Park, State Theatre and Cross Insurance Arena. Thompson's Point is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. Portland Transportation Center is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovelt spot to attend wedding at peaks island
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joel and Lydia are fantastic hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Everly G.

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

Great time!

Great spot and really easy checkin and check out process. The location was within walking distance to different restaurants and was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aislinn M.

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

Great home near downtown

Kitchen was well-stocked, we had everything we needed. Joel and Lydia timely communicated to us the seamless check in process and let us know they were there to assist if we needed anything but otherwise were out of the way!Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

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

Family of 8

The apartment was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean J.

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

Great place just outside downtown

We enjoyed staying here. The hosts were extremely nice and the property had everything we were looking for. Location is right on the edge of downtown Portland. Shops and most restaurants are just a short walk. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great Getaway

Our group of friends had a great time at Joel and Lydia’s in Portland. Good location and lots of space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Great stay - walking distance to everything

Smooth easy stay - walking distance to downtown and Whole Foods! Not the best area, homeless wise, but never felt unsafe. The house was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Portland Getaway

The apartment is lovely. Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

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

Beautiful Apt in Very Walkable Area

Joel and Lydia's apt is lovely. Spotlessly clean, well appointed, sunny, a delight. The area is very walkable to the port section of town and close to restaurants and shopping. We enjoyed our stay there and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karley M.

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

Clean, great location & exactly as advertised

We loved our stay! The showers, floors, beds, and kitchen were all extremely clean. Very pleased with everything. The stairs were a little steep & narrow, so maybe not a good option for people with bad joints, but all of us 20/30-something year-old’s really enjoyed our stay. The hosts were extremely quick on communication and very friendly. We got to meet Joel one of the days walking out and he was so kind. Happy to have stayed here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessi K.

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

Great spot in Portland

Great hosts, very nice place, good location. Not sure if the upstairs shower head was supposed to work but the hand-held one did so we were able to manage. Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valeria g.

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

Clean, spacious and very well maintained apartment

The apartment was a nice surprise as rooms are much spacier than we thought from the listing. Very clean, comfortable and hosts were great at communicating. I highly recommend this property for a group of friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

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

Great Gathering place for Girls Getaway

Our group of five (~55-65-year-olds) truly had a great getaway at Lydia and Joel’s apartment and they were excellent hosts. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable, while the living areas were perfect for gathering for morning coffee and regrouping after shopping, sightseeing, socializing, lunching/brunching, and dinners out. We were an easy walk to the MANY area restaurants, shopping, Portland Museum of Art (free 3rd Thurs), happy hours, and bowling. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was perfect for us (3 couples). It is well-located with lots of walking access to provisions, a park, the waterfront and restaurants/bars. The pictures represent the apartment well. It was very clean and had everything we needed. We didn't cook, but the kitchen has the basics - and multiple coffee-making options. The 3 (adult) bedrooms are about the same, so there's not a master suite for one couple and a kid's room for another. We had a minor issue with the door lock and the host was there immediately to fix the problem. Great communication concerning arrival, parking, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priya K.

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

Nicely kept and clean home in Portland

The house is in great condition and is decorated nicely. Joel is kind and really accommodating. It is super close to some fun, trendy spots but I would suggest keeping a buddy system if you’re walking along the street at night (similar to any city). It’s a great spot for big groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann p.

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

quick weekend get away

I am giving the rental a 5 star because the owner Joel was super friendly an responses and unit is beautiful and very clean. The only issue we encountered was the bathrooms. We specifically rented this house because it has 2 bathrooms(showers). One shower is not usable so we all had to share 1 shower. Not the end of the world but I could have rented a place for much less with 1 shower to share. The 2nd bath does have a tub if that is something you are open to. Again, the rental is beautiful and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2022
Thanks for the review Ann, and for staying at our place. As we shared with you, we discovered on your move-in day from the cleaners, that the previous guests had broken the shower curtain in the second bathroom making it a potential hazard for falling on someone who was using the shower. It is for this reason we advised it was best to avoid it. The emergency carpenter came on the day you left and fixed the issue. There are two functional full bathrooms in the apartment. I am sorry your party was inconvenienced. Joel.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diana E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The unit is family friendly, clean and despite a few things overall met our family’s needs. The hosts were very friendly and helpful when needed. The unit is located in the homeless portion of town. For the most part we felt safe, but there were a few times we felt uneasy. The unit contains 2 sets of steep narrow stairs, one upon entering the unit and the other inside to access the second floor, making it difficult to carry your heavy luggage. Luckily we had some strong family members to assist. Some areas of the wooden floors are uneven and have a raised trim between the rooms/doorways which we found ourselves tripping on. We found it very difficult to regulate the heat/temperature throughout the house and had to open windows or run the window a/c units to cool it down. Lastly a smoke detector was missing in one of the rooms. We probably wouldn’t have noticed had the alarms not gone off due to a battery issue in another alarm. The Hosts were extremely helpful in correcting this problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2025
Hello Diane, I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I had thought everything was going well since I checked in with your guests a couple of times, and they confirmed all was fine. Portland has a known homelessness crisis, especially downtown where we are. Although you may see homeless individuals, as you mentioned, there's generally no associated crime with it. You can only avoid seeing homelessness people if you stay in the suburbs. Our apartment is one of the highest rated in Portland, and we've had only 5-star reviews for the past two years until now. We take great pride in offering a clean, well-equipped, and safe space for our guests. Regarding the fire alarm, we have a high-quality & sensitive system, one unit triggered a false alarm. We removed the faulty unit but still had seven others installed and two extra in the kitchen to ensure safety. To accommodate Portland's fluctuating October temperatures, we kept both heat and AC units available so guests could control the temp. to their liking. I specifically asked one of your guests if they had located the thermostats and offered help. They said everything was ok. That's why your comments in the review were unexpected. Our rental has a 15-step staircase to both the entrance and the bedroom floor, and we make it prominent on this platform so guests with mobility issues are aware before booking. In the future, please let us know right away about any concerns so you don’t have to endure easily fixable issues.
Verified

8/10 Good

David O.

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

Beautiful place, not the greatest location

Pros: The place is absolutely beautiful, exactly as pictured. Tons of room, great facilities. Very clean. Great water pressure and plenty of hot water. We had an issue with the smoke detector and Joel was very responsive. Only a few blocks to restaurants and shopping. Cons: The homeless situation (very sad) is quite apparent in this neighborhood. Didn't feel unsafe per se, but it was questionable at times. Quite a bit of yelling right outside the house, often after midnight, often obscene. Definitely kept us awake one or two nights. Also, the upstairs shower head is very low, I'm 5' 9" and had to duck to be under it. Overall, a great place to stay, just stay aware of your surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Easy parking. Comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien S.

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

Hôte très sympathique

Notre hôte était très sympathique et répondais rapidement à rôtîtes les questions. Je reviendrai surement
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

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

Adorable property with friendly host

Our first time in Portland was such a blast! This property is exactly as pictured and described here. The kitchen is very cute too which wasn’t shown in the photos. Joel was great and communication was clear. He even worked to get our group extra parking spots. Would definitely recommend this property just a 15 minute walk to most things we wanted to do downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Halle W.

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

Great experience!

Joel was incredibly nice and the house was exactly as listed. Comfortable stay, close to town and restaurants, and very fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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