You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Laundry
Coin laundry
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Property does not allow children
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Portland, ME
What's nearby
State Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Maine Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Portland Museum of Art - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Cross Insurance Arena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Thompson's Point - 3 min drive - 2.8 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 within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay, International Cryptozoology Museum and State Street Church. Portland Club and Cathedral Church of Saint Luke are also within 5 minutes. Portland Transportation Center is 24 minutes by foot.
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Rent a room in the gorgeous Holt House Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
2.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
soxfan_eddie A.
11 Oct 2024
Awesome room in great location
Really cool room and in a great location only a short walk from restaurants and sights.
soxfan_eddie A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alex K.
29 Mar 2024
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.
Alex K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathaniel Y.
8 Aug 2023
Thompson's Point easy access
Great location, beautiful house and easy access to Thompson's point. Easy to walk home after a show.
Nathaniel Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jon E.
3 Oct 2023
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.
Jon E.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
davis
10 Oct 2023
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
davis
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
dan g.
13 Jun 2024
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.
dan g.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tyler K., Portland, Oregon
19 Sept 2023
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.
Tyler K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Kseniya D.
27 Apr 2023
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.
Kseniya D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
4/10 Poor
ELIZABETH
20 Oct 2022
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
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.
ELIZABETH
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
2/10 Terrible
Ellen A.
20 Nov 2022
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.
Ellen A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
gus r.
15 Nov 2022
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!
gus r.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
4/10 Poor
Diane A., Katy, TX
11 Sept 2022
Liked: 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.
Diane A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
John d.
7 Aug 2022
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.
John d.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
traci o.
8 Jul 2022
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.