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Monet Room
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Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
AU$281
avg per night

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South Portland, ME
  • State Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Maine Medical Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Thompson's Point
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Price is AU$281 avg per night,

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About the area

South Portland

Located in South Portland, this guesthouse is in the city centre and near the beach. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cross Insurance Arena or Merrill Auditorium.

What's nearby

  • Portland Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • State Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Thompson's Point - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 6 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Duckling - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red's Dairy Freeze - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Amato's Sandwich Shops - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Maine Artist Retreat

Stay in one of Portlands historic Victorian mansards 1881 one block off the Casco Bay close to lighthouses, shopping, airport, busses, events
The home is decorated in period with local antiquities and local fine art. Guest are offered local tips and brochures so they get to enjoy all Portland has to offer. Within minutes of everything in Portland. Stunning walking trails lead you to Portland or the lighthouses.

Property manager

Gavin & Kimberly

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
No smoking allowed in or on the property No drugs will be tolerated No cooking
Please do not flush anything down the toilet except bath tissue provided. Thank you so much for kind consideration this is an old home.
No shoes are allowed in the house please leave near the door:)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Maine Artist Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maine Artist Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maine Artist Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maine Artist Retreat located?

Located in the heart of South Portland, this guesthouse is steps from Casco Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Casco Bay Bridge and Lyric Music Theater. Victoria Mansion and Cathedral Church of Saint Luke are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Maine Artist Retreat Reviews

Reviews

5.8
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 6 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.4/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

5.4/10

Location

4.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was absolutely beautiful. Kimberly was amazing, and all the other guests staying were great and didn't get in my way. Would definitely stay again! Much better staying in a vintage, historic beautiful home than some hotel that is like every other hotel. Wonderful culture experience. Thanks!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our room was lovely, carefully decorated to match the charm of an older Maine home. Kimberly’s communication was excellent and her handyman was there in minutes when we needed something.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emma P.

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

Do not book this property

After the reservation was confirmed, the host canceled on us just three days before the trip — then refused to refund us until VRBO customer service stepped in. Avoid this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful historic home - but carefully read the description - no ac, shared bathroom, no microwave or mini fridge, extra soft mattress, and added $70 charge for a spouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

John M.

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

Communication Needs Work

My friend and I were very excited to stay here. The location is great, the house looks beautiful, and I was provided recommendations on what to check out on our way to South Portland. However, there was an issue (not on the guest side) that caused our reservation to be canceled. I was not informed of this until I was trying to get into the property and couldn't...at 10:30PM. I quickly found myself without a place to stay. After much searching we had to stay in a damp motel undergoing construction. Better communication would've been much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

David S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Horrible

The place was nice enough. But when you pay to stay in a VRBO , you do not,while laying in bed at night, expect the door to the street to open just outside your bedroom door and hear somebody walking in. (Especially when part of the advertisement says “you will have the whole place to yourself”.) Upon opening our door somebody had put a bag outside the bathroom door and had been in there and then had marched upstairs to where there were additional rooms to prepare another room for a late check-in. Absolutely inexcusable behavior. when we shut the door to Vrbo we expect we are secure and certainly don’t expect somebody to just let themselves in and wander about. in this case, it was the OWNER of the property! One would think a courtesy call asking if it’s OK for her to come over and go upstairs and prepare some thing would be appropriate. Nope ,she just let herself in and went about her business with no regard to our privacy. Do not do business with this property or this owner. Ridiculous. I asked for a refund and it was refused because we stayed the night. What were we supposed to do go to sleep in the car? A horrible woman.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023