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1200 Sq Ft ♦ West End Gem ♦ Perfect Location

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Room
Interior
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

1200 Sq Ft ♦ West End Gem ♦ Perfect Location

Enjoy spacious accommodations and two floor living with 1200 square feet of living space. Walk to the local markets and cook in your well equipped kitchen! Completely renovated, relax in comfort or hit the town with Portland's best within walking distance. Optimum comfort is ensured with ACs in both bedrooms. Enjoy top end triple sheet bedding and opulent new mattresses with bountiful synthetic down pillows. If you have ever stayed at a 5 star hotel you will draw similarities. This West End Gem can accommodate 6 people with two new queen beds in the bedrooms and a new queen sleeper sofa in the living room. High speed internet, premium cable TV (HBO), and Netflix is provided.

Guest access is provided via a key drop box. The code will be provided upon booking.

I am always available for questions - feel free to reach out! I live down the street and can assist you when needed.

We have created a custom local West End guide that includes our favorite haunts for you to peruse upon arrival. The West End is a very friendly, safe neighborhood. Don't hesitate to say hi! The location is close to the old port shops, art galleries and the city's many restaurants, yet it's located in Portland's historic district, one of the safest and most beautiful areas in the city. Walking distance to Mercy Hospital and Maine Medical Center and a short drive to the Maine College of Art and the University of Southern Maine. Beautiful Harborview Park overlooks the Portland Waterfront and is 500 feet away. It is a 3-minute walk to a curated neighborhood market and restaurant called Little Giant where you can buy fine wines/beer, sandwiches, pastries, and other sundries. The restaurant serves continental European cuisine. A 10-minute walk will bring you to Rosemont market where you will find groceries, local organic produce, wine/beer, and sandwiches. A juice bar (Farm Truck Juice) is right next door to Rosemont, serving organic cold-pressed juices. Want some pizza? Try Bonobo pizza right across the street from Rosemont serving wood fired pizza and local beer. Want to visit one of Portland’s oldest bars? Head over to Ruski’s…it’s just a 2-minute walk. You’ll find a local crowd here with pub-style food and friendly service. The Danforth Inn is just a few minutes walk away and boasts some of the finest dining and cocktails in Portland. Go here and at least have a drink in the bar; you will not be disappointed. One last you love breakfast sandwiches, walk a few blocks over to Ohno Cafe and try one of their award-winning sandwiches.

Plenty of free parking on the street is readily available as there are no meters in the West End. You can utilize Uber or taxi companies to get to and from the property while you are here. Portland is also very bicycle friendly if you want to bring bikes along. There is a city bus line that has a stop right around the corner from the property.

The property is a rock's throw from Portland's historic Danforth street corridor, the most popular walking route from the West End to the Old Port. Nearby are two playgrounds if you are traveling with children as well as the Reiche Elementary School play fields. Maine Medical Center is a half mile away in case of any emergencies.

Property manager

Jason J Bicknell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Portland

West End, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this apartment. Shoppers can check out Maine Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cross Insurance Arena or Merrill Auditorium.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Portland Museum of Art - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • State Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thompson's Point - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 7 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Becky's Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Duckling - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Uncharted Tea - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Keg and Kraken - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smalls - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1200 Sq Ft ♦ West End Gem ♦ Perfect Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1200 Sq Ft ♦ West End Gem ♦ Perfect Location?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at 1200 Sq Ft ♦ West End Gem ♦ Perfect Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1200 Sq Ft ♦ West End Gem ♦ Perfect Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1200 Sq Ft ♦ West End Gem ♦ Perfect Location located?

Located in West End, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay and Victoria Mansion. Cathedral Church of Saint Luke and Portland Club are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

October 2024

Cozy Portland townhouse as advertised. Perfect location makes all of central Portland walkable to avoid the hassle of parking at your destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena A.

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

Great Location

Fabulous location! Walking distance to every where. Clean and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda J.

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

Great location

This place is in a great location, close to many things in Portland. There is a cute little coffee shop just blocks away. Both beds were super comfy. There isn't much seating in the living for 4, just a couch and wooden bench. The shower doesn't give much water pressure and there isn't anywhere to put your toiletries as it's a single pedestal sink so that was a challenge with 3 girls. It could of used some additional cleaning also.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy G.

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

Graduation weekend

Jason was a great host. The space was a cute and cozy little home away from home. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sabine b.

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

Great city trip and biking

My daughter and I had a wonderful weekend exploring Portland, rented bikes and saw the light houses. The apartment is adorable, spacious and quirky, exactly as you see on the pictures. In walking distance to downtown. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming property and friendly hosts, with easy access to the airport, major highways as well as local spots. We used this as a sort of base camp to look at a number of colleges in the area. Wished to have stayed longer and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karyn Y.

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

Quick over night

We stayed one night. It was clean and the host was very reaponse. Getting into the property was easy. The pullout sofa was stuck but the host offered an air mattress. It had everything you would need.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Comfortable & great location

Near everything and great for a longer stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila H., Wisconsin

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

Great Location

I stayed with my daughter. I thought the location of this apartment is great. Lots within walking distance, and neighborhood felt safe/was quiet. Parking was a little tricky, spaces on the street seemed to fill up in the evenings. We had to park up the street and around the corner two nights. The layout of the apartment is different. One bedroom and a small living room are downstairs and one bedroom, the bathroom and kitchen are upstairs. I agree with other reviews that the stairs are steep and would not be great for younger kids or anyone who has trouble with stairs. Beds were very comfortable. Couch was comfortable as well, though it is the only seating in the living room other than a wooden bench. If we had more than just the two of us it would have felt crowded and I would not book this place for more than four. The bathroom could use a little attention. The pedestal sink was quite loose and pulling away from the wall, peeling paint, patched and unpainted walls and mildew on the ceiling over the shower. That said we fond the apartment was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jake M.

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

Solid spot for a night out in town

Bit of a weird layout inside but it did the job! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the location is a great proximity to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mignon F.

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

Great location!

Lovely spot and walkable distance to many great spots. I forgot a friendship bracelet in the property, hopefully we can find a way to have it sent back to me!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Far from a 5 stars hotel

The location was great! The bed room were great to,but we had to chare,because the hide bed was not usable,the mattress was only springs ! The bathroom sealing was flaky. The screen dor had no screen! And finally the stove had a gas leak!! The owner had excuses for all those problems. Not a great experience for our first time with VRBO
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Great place to stay

This location is convenient to places to visit in Portland and major highways to go costal. Very clean and cozy. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri B.

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

Summer Getaway

Perfect for what my husband and I needed for a few nights away in Portland. Great location, walkable to everything. Jason was very responsive to any questions we had. With 2 bedrooms, next time we’ll look to get some friends to join us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A., Minnesota

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

Long weekend with a friend

The location was perfect--an easy walk to restaurants and beaches. The hosts' binder of places to go was helpful. It was also nice having bedrooms on two separate floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute place nearby to some things. Could use a few more lamps and the bathroom needs ventilation (couldn't open the window). Overall very happy with our choice! Owner left maps and recommendations which were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Fun Mother’s Day in Portland

Really liked the space. Clean and colorful. Very cheery with lots of light. Beds were soooo comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

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

Great Location : Great Host

Traveling from Boston. Quick getaway for 2 of us, just wanting to eat good food and relax. The apartment was the perfect location for someone who doesn’t want to stay in a hotel. The Danforth. Smalls, and Ruskies were all walking distance! 3 of my favorite places in Portland. The beds were super comfortable and the owner was 100% on point with anything I needed! I would definitely rent this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Chris C.

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

Do NOT stay here

The smell of sewage hits you in the face when you open the door (which can take15 tries before figuring out that you have the code right but need to pull on the knob while the electronic lock unlocks). Don't worry, you won't have to hold open the storm/screen door while doing this; you can reach right through because it's just a frame with a piece of wood hanging from it. After spraying some scented stuff in the foyer that hardly masks the stench, you'll find dented, scuffed up walls, banisters, ceilings, and furniture. You'll also find spider webs in most rooms that have been there long enough to collect dust, a ceiling covered in black mold above the shower, bulbs either completely missing or not working in nearly every light fixture, dead bugs on window sills or smeared to ceilings and walls, partially patched holes in some walls, chipped and mismatching mugs, cracked and moldy grout around the bathroom sink, a freezer with no handle, and a bare bones collection of pots and pans. You won't find trash bags (we looked everywhere), a welcome binder with any info about anything, departing instructions (other than a name tag sticker stuck to the door with a handwritten note about checkout being 11:00), comfortable furniture, or artwork that doesn't make you scratch your head.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth I.

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

Fun place to stay

Great location in an old part of Portland which is full of character; old brick buildings and brick sidewalks. Easy walking distance to many sites and restaurants. Be sure to read the owners guide book. His recommendations for sites and restaurants was right on. The lighthouses are a must, especially Portland Head. We had a great time here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas N.

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

Great Spot!

What a great spot! Less than a mile from downtown and great area for local dive-bars, coffee shops, parks, and more. Very accommodating host! Checked in and made sure everything was going well. Highly recommended for a couple or 3-4 people!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisa M.

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

Great Location

A great location, very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emmy E.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Unique little apartment very close to town within walking distance. Had the best night sleep of our entire vacation at this apartment. Not really a cooking kitchen, but who needs to cook when you have so many amazing restaurants to chose from. Owner was very responsive to our questions and even checked in to make sure we were doing OK.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg T.

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

Amazing, beautiful, perfect location

This is the best air b n b!!! Absolutely fabulous! We absolutely love this hike and will be back asap!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Great Location!

The property owner was very helpful and responsive! The bed was comfortable. The property was very close to many locations, including a small park with a connection to the Harborwalk Trail. The sunrise one morning, as I stood looking over the harbor from the the street, was probably one of the most beautiful sunrises I've ever seen!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jason J Bicknell

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