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Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House

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Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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 and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Laundry

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Leave keys on coffee table😊
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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. Bayside Bowl and Southworth Planetarium are also worth visiting.
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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

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Quiero Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mighty Grant Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hot Suppa - ‬1 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

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely nice needs parking but over all really great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

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

A charming, historic building

Beautiful, well appointed rooms. Clean and comfortable, easy access and secure with individual keys. Parking was a big challenge, but the location was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda B.

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

A find

We loved the old world charm of our room with the dark wood trim, built in cabinets and books. Loved the couch area too. It was a great location for an easy drive in and out and close too Walgreens if we needed anything, and nice restaurants. We were able to find close parking and appreciated being sent a list of close streets and parking rules from the manager. Very pleased with our stay and would be happy to stay again. Not a good place for you if you’re looking for generic, try Holiday Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceci C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
check in was as seamless as it could possibly have been. We were in our room within 30 seconds of arriving. The room itself is very large, but the layout is quite strange. it has a very nice TV and couch that has a pullout mattress if needed for extra guests. It is in a building that has other people in it, but we never saw or heard anybody. mattresses have been updated, so it was an extremely comfortable sleep! for the price and how central to downtown it is, you cannot get a better deal. Super grateful that we were able to find this listing, we probably wouldn’t have been able to visit Portland, Maine if not!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

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

Great experience

This was a perfect place, close to everything in Portland!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel F.

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

Great stay

Besides the fact that parking in Portland is a little tricky we loved our stay, great location and within walking distance of many great places!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Allynn G.

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

Quick trip

It was a great trip up to Portland and the property met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Charming guest house

The room at Holt House exceeded our expectations in location and style—the old house with its lush interior and dark wood contained many old books and relics from the past. Very cool place to stay—great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caelin M.

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

Wonderful room!

Such a beautifully decorated, clean, quiet room! I'm so glad we found this listing for our stay in Portland. It's close to many great food places and easy to get to and from other fun tourist activities. Thankfully parking was not an issue, either. We'll look out for this place if we find our way back to Portland!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

karen G.

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

Maine vacation

The Holt house was definitely very unique. We were in the room which was the library. The main issue we had was parking & hot water faucet at sink did not work. The inn keeper, Teresa was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kaj B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

uncomfortable bed, loud radiator, and horrible glade scent

We had such a bad time here that we had to stay somewhere else for our second night that we had booke here. The bed was so old it felt like the middle had been scooped out. The radiator was banging so loudly it could have been someone banging pots and pans in the next room. The glad plug-in was so intense that it made my spouse itchy whenever we were in the room. There were also holes in the carpet and the decor was distinctly odd.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonja S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful property, but needs new mattress

I first booked this Vrbo because it looked like it was across the street from the Westin Hotel, where my convention was being held. The listing on the map needs to be corrected closer to the actual location, which is near Walgreens. More than a ten minute walk to the Westin. As I was by myself, I felt safer taking a ride share at night to my Vrbo. The building of the Vrbo is very beautiful and historic. I stayed in room 14, which was as described, but the mattress does need replaced as it sags in the middle.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Leisa S.

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

Charming Room

Loved the old house and charming room. Could use a little more lighting and a mirror for ladies to put on makeup and do hair. Batteries for TV remote need replaced. Parking is the big issue, but Walgreens is right beside and let us park in their lot for free during the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Annalee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Lovely room. Unable to reach the property manager, owner. Tried the website, the app and the 24/7 number. Would have been nice to have two sets of keys for two people. Very difficult to understand all of the parking restrictions.

4/10 Poor

Craig J.

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

Room was occupied on arrival

When I arrived my room was already occupied. The emergency contact took over an hour to return my call and was rude and unapologetic about my room being occupied.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Carli W.

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

Unclean, unprepared, nightmare!

We decided to give the Holt House a try despite mixed reviews — and unfortunately, it turned out to be a complete nightmare. Upon arrival, there were no keys in the lockbox, leaving us stranded outside. I called the so-called “emergency maintenance” line, and they said they’d try to reach the property manager, offering no immediate help or reassurance.While waiting, we noticed a steady stream of people coming and going, and realized this property appears to be a hybrid of permanent residents and short-term rentals — something that was not made clear in the listing. It felt chaotic and far from what we expected.When someone finally let us in, things only got worse. Our room was still being stripped by the cleaner — despite our arriving three hours after the stated check-in time. The room was filthy, clearly not ready, and left us feeling incredibly uncomfortable. The lack of cleanliness, poor communication, and overall disorganization made us feel we had no choice but to leave and book a hotel instead.This was a terrible start to our trip. I would strongly caution others against booking this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, a room with on-suite in a wonderful historic mansion with communal kitchen.

William, then host, was very quick to respond to my questions. The house is walking distance to the port, parks and museums. We stayed in the old study / library room. The room has lovely headlight lamp shades and beautiful woodwork. Overall it suited our needs but could be much better with better maintenance. The bedroom tap leaked. The kitchen didn't have enough pots and pans. There is no access to a washing machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

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

Impressive room in a historic house

The high ceilings and woodwork were so impressive! The screw-up about check-in, which took two nervous hours, turned out to be MY FAULT in booking the wrong dates and still the manager was able to find me lodging in a similar venue for the same price for the one night in question. That takes a lot of extra effort and deserves commendation. The on-site manager was very nice and offered to help with whatever we needed. Parking was not as hard as I had feared. Yes, kitchen had limited pots and pans in the drawers, but were available upon request.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Richard H.

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

Lack of safty

No sink in the bathroom, it was across the room in the living room area. The front door was unlocked all three times when we returned. The refrigerator in the common area smelled horrible when i opened the door. We were told we were the only ones on the main floor but three men were walking around at different times in the kitchen area. my girl friend felt extremely unsafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Young G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Johanna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Voor de prijs waarschijnlijk wel okee, maar wij zouden hier niet meer boeken. Wij vonden het bed en de slaapbank voor onze zoon erg slecht (zakte door, we rolden naar het midden). De communicatie over ontbrekend beddegoed vonden we niet heel prettig gaan. Kamer is verder nogal donker en gedateerd. De ligging richting het centrum is prima, maar parkeren na 18u is dramatisch. Dan moet je naar een parkeergarage verderop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Beautiful Place to Stay

We loved staying at the Holt House. It's a truly beautiful building. It's like staying in a hotel from another era. The room was beautifully decorated with victorian decor and we loved it. It was also handy to have access to a full kitchen on the first floor where we washed some of our dishes. Overall, it was a cozy and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUEJIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great people and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Vintage

Beautiful house, old style, but cozy property. We enjoyed our stay even though it had a "haunted mansion feel." Great location with easy access to downtown Portland. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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