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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bangor, ME
  • Place, Maine Savings Amphitheater
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino at Bangor
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Cambria Room

1 Single Bed

Office/4th Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Orion’s Garden

1 Queen Bed

Rue de Soleil

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home

Welcome to the Big Red House, located in the Whitney Park Historic District in Bangor! We’ve made some upgrades and renovations and are excited to share them with you. Pine ceilings have been added, as well as new furniture, memory foam gel mattress toppers, and a renovated master bathroom. Built c. 1869, the BRH is one of the Queen City’s oldest homes. Once owned by sea captains and the father of a US Treasurer, the BRH is the perfect place to stay to experience Bangor, the once lumber capital of the world and one of the busiest ports on the East Coast. Visit the Penobscot Reservation on Indian Island near Old Town (about 20 minutes to the north) to learn about Maine's Penobscot Tribe. And the Bangor Historical Society down the street will shed light on Bangor's French, Irish, and English history.

At the 2600 sf. Big Red House, you'll enjoy a huge eat-in kitchen, 4 bedrooms (2 queen and 2 twin) - our downstairs office has a twin daybed and can be closed off to use as a bedroom, and upstairs laundry, pellet stove, garage, central heat, and private driveway. It's close to downtown, too! Great for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families, and groups. A hop, skip and a jump away from lobster pounds, hiking trails, local theaters, shopping, dining, historical churches, museums, Hollywood Slots casino, and skiing. Check out the Bangor Waterfront along the Penobscot River, and Author, Stephen King's house located right down the street. Dogs welcome (no other pets, please.) And enjoy an edible gift from us to you just for choosing the BRH!
The BRH is a non-smoking property.

(Note: This property is equipped with exterior cameras and any illegal activity is reported directly to local police. Thank you for respecting the BRH.)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No noise after 10 PM. Be respectful of neighbors.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only! NO cats or critters. $50/per dog fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We ask very little of our guests! But we kindly ask that you load any dirty dishes and run the dishwasher if there are dishwasher pods.
And if it’s Sunday, please take the trash barrel filled with your trash, to the street, for Monday’s pickup.
No need to strip the beds! Enjoy!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please add $50 per dog. Pay through resolution center. Or let us know when you book and we will add the fee. Thank you!
$125 cleaning fee. NO CATS PLEASE!
Additional guests past 2, add $15 per person per day.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: No noise after 10 PM. Be respectful of neighbors.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bangor

Located in Bangor, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum and Bangor Museum and Center for History are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bangor Farmers Market and Bangor Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Maine Discovery Museum and The Sports Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Maine Discovery Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ichiban Sushi Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Portland Pie Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chimera Coffee - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home ?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home on 23 June 2026 start from AU$348, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home located?

This family-friendly Bangor holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum and Bangor Museum and Center for History. Maine Discovery Museum and Bangor Farmers Market are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went well with this stay- it is a bit of a long walk to downtown and up a hill back, but the housing worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelleen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great communicator and house was everything we needed. Wonderful historic house and also very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and so unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a comfortable home. Enjoyed ourselves and Cindy was a suburb and communicative just!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Loved the claw foot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Wonderful stay!

We lived our time at the BRH and can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went very well. Great space and all the rooms had character.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

Great old home

Great location, plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Natalie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

j s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house.Extremely peaceful.Gracious host.Definitely recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BRH was an excellent selection for us for this trip. The property is well maintained and presents as described in the listing. The house is close to the airport and downtown Bangor. The communication with the property owner was easy and efficient. We would recommend BRH for your next visit to Bangor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamey B.

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

Great place to enjoy seeing family

Wonderful house and staff and host! Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood where we can be together!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Another Excellent Stay!

Our family and pups love staying here on vacation! Room enough for all, including an office, it’s a comfy home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Very nice home

Definitely recommend a stay here if you're in Bangor. Perfect spot for concerts and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

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

College visit

My family stayed for a college visit to the University of Maine. The location was very convenient and very comfortable. If available for future dates I will be in town I will definitely stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

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

Wonderful house in a great location

The house was the perfect place to use as a starting point to explore Bangor, Acadia NP, and the wilderness of central Maine. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful historic home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Great place to stay for a concert

Friends and I went to a concert in Bangor and stayed at the BRH ! It’s on a quiet street but still close to the venue and casino.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KK M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property presented just as described on VRBO. The home is on a quiet street, is convenient to town, is clean, & the kitchen is especially well stocked for a rental. Maybe the best part of all is that the host is so attentive! Any message I sent her through the VRBO app was very promptly answered! The majority of the sleeping area is upstairs. Gratefully, there is a front & back staircase - & I suggest using the front one! The back one has REALLY narrow steps! Enjoy your stay in this top-notch home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam P.

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

Beautiful Old Home

Easy check in, quick responses from host. Beautiful old home, well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbi G.

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

Nice place

The place was easy to get to at nights and was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B B.

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

Just WONDERFUL!

We only stayed one night at the big red house, but we absolutely loved it and wished we had booked at least another night! So comfortable, clean, spacious, everything we could need for a fabulous night. We will definitely stay there again when we’re visiting Bangor. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Love

We absolutely love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

BrH

Great house. Felt like homeand close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house has lots of character, is very clean and well maintained, and is convenient to the centre of town. It was a good base to see the area as even Bar Harbour is a pretty easy drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Michaels

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Hi Guest!
I can't wait for your visit to the Big Red House in Bangor. Built around 1869, the historic BRH was my permanent home for nearly 25 years. So many wonderful memories are here. While in Maine, I was a television and radio announcer and can still be heard from time to time on stations still airing my voiced ads. Many of my family members were born and raised in Bangor and the surrounding towns. Bangor will always be our home, where we enjoyed performances at the Penobscot Theatre and delicious meals at boutique restaurants downtown; many holiday dinners right in the BRH kitchen! A river stroll along the waterfront is also something to look forward to. If you venture on a short walk just a couple blocks away, you will find the house of Author, Stephen King. It's red, just like mine! There is so much history to learn about the charming 'Queen City.' I understand why you have come to VRBO. Not only will you find deals on overnight stays, but it's just that feel of secure comfort that we love when we are away from home. I've traveled to many places, both in the US and in foreign lands, and I always enjoyed sleeping at guest houses and quant little inns. There's something special about staying at the home of a local. The Big Red House awaits you.
~Cindy

Why they chose this property

Why choose the BRH? The Big Red House is centrally located to all kinds of activities and popular spots in the Bangor area. One mile from the waterfront and 1 mile from downtown where you will find quaint shops and restaurants. Less than 5 miles to Bangor International Airport and entrance to I95. Ten minutes away from the Bangor Mall area, Home Depot and Lowes, chain restaurants like Texas Roadhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse, Uno's, and more. Twenty minutes from the University of Maine. Don't forget the Thomas Hill Standpipe just two minutes away in the neighborhood, which opens to guests only four times a year; one per season. Make it a point to climb the steps to the top!

What makes this property unique

The Big Red House holds a rich history within its walls. So many fishermen and ship captains called Bangor home. A few have owned the BRH. Bangor was once the logging capital of the US and the busiest port on the East Coast. The infamous Brady Gang Shootout of 1937 took place on Central Street in Downtown Bangor and yours truly was a participant in its reenactment a few years ago! If you walk through the many rooms of the house and decide to count its doors and windows, you will find about 21 of each. I think I miscount every time. Little cubbies found in some of the rooms, hard wood floors, tin and pine ceilings, and connecting bedrooms add to the special unique charm that makes the BRH stand out from other homes. Come see for yourself.

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