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The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • East End Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • State Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room Sleeping

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries

A fun, modern, cozy apartment sitting on top of Munjoy Hill on North Street. Enjoy some of the best views in the city facing southwest to downtown, the Back Cove, with the White Mountains in the background, and stunning sunsets. The apartment is part of a two-unit home that we own and occupy. Enjoy the sunny backyard overflowing with flowers, hops, apples and grapes. We are a 2-minute walk to Washington Avenue, where there are a number of amazing restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries and hip stores. We are an 8-minute walk to the East Bayside brewery area.

Our home was built in 1876. It is one of the oldest homes on the hill. We bought the house in 2010 and have renovated it. We are a family of four living upstairs. We are an international family. I am from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and my wife is from Lisbon, Portugal. We love to travel the world seeking adventure and sun in the winter. We are very passionate about surfing, skiing, mountain biking, beer, food and Portland, so if you have any questions please feel free to ask us.

We made the apartment a fun blend of the historic nature of the home with modern touches and artwork we have picked up while traveling the globe. My wife Rita from Portugal speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, and Italian for those travelers preferring to communicate in these languages. We truly hope you have a wonderful stay in our little oasis on the hill.

Please note that our two-bedroom set up is “railroad style”, so you go through one bedroom to get to the second bedroom. This is a common and authentic style of building in the 1800s. This setup is great for families with kids, but we will defer to you to decide if it is comfortable for two couples seeking privacy. As a solution. we have a sectional sofa that converts to a queen size bed in the living room. This is not a traditional pullout with uncomfortable bars in the middle, instead if feels like an actual mattress. We have a super soft topper for it to make it even cozier. The living room has window curtains that can be closed for privacy for those sleeping on the converted sofa.

Property manager

Ryan and Rita Pierce on the Hill
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
NO SHOES IN THE HOUSE
YOU MUST DISCLOSE THE NUMBER OF GUESTS WHO WILL BE STAYING IN OUR HOUSE

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Portland

Located in Munjoy Hill, a neighbourhood in Portland, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Thompson's Point and Maine Jewish Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal and Bayside Bowl. Travelling with kids? Consider Portland Observatory, or check out an event or a game at Merrill Auditorium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • East End Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Merrill Auditorium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • State Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Thompson's Point - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 4 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Twelve - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Duckfat - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coffee ME Up - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lolita-Munjoy Hill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amato's - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries located?

This family-friendly Portland holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay and Eastern Promenade. Portland Observatory and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meredith A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot!
Gorgeous and clean property. Can't wait to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place!!
Just as advertised. Fun and happy space. Incredibly well located. Would return in an instant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a lovely, welcoming place
The Globe House was a wonderful Plato spend a couple of days while exploring Portland. The house itself was immaculate and well appointed, with extra touches that put it a step above: the fresh scent from a diffuser welcomed us, a complimentary bottle of wine awaited us in the refrigerator, and luxe amenities like L’Occitane moisturizer were provided. Great location with easily walkable and excellent restaurants. Our hosts left a fabulous “guide to Portland” for us, with many of their favorite personal recommendations. Overall, a very positive experience! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
We had an excellent stay at The Globe House. The property was clean and just as advertised. The hosts were welcoming and incredibly responsive. They went above and beyond to accommodate the needs of our 7 month old that was traveling with us (provided a pack 'n play, high chair, toys, etc.). Would stay again without hesitation. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roni P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation in Maine
We had a great time exploring Portland for the first time! The place is clean and the hosts are very communicative!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home!
We totally enjoyed our stay at Rita’s lovely main floor Portland apartment! There were nice restaurants within walking distance and parking on the street was a breeze. The apartment itself was extremely clean and well stocked. Be aware that it has a railroad plan meaning you have to walk through one bedroom to get to the other bedroom. This was stated in Rita’s paperwork but we did not read it until we were close to arriving. We would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Convenient to so many things!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getting to know Portland
Great location,convient parking. Comfortable apartment. Great view of the sunset. Owner of apartment was lovely.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for girls trip to Portland
The location couldn't be better - walking distance to many of the breweries and cute shops and restaurants, gorgeous view from backyard, and the inside was so beautifully decorated. Rita was an excellent communicator and had great local recommendations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WayGone
Loved every minute of our stay at the globe house. Ryan and Rita are great people and the property is gorgeous inside and out. So close to so many breweries and eats. Thank you for the beer and conversation. Just remember the skunk in the park up the street. Nice views at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

E C M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cheerful, comfortable, cozy, & chic!
5 stars all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Globe House
We had a great time in Portland during our stay at The Globe House. The house had everything we needed and was easy to get around Portland form!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davis v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Portland stay
Great historic house in a terrific location.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
It was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Very nice and clean apartment but listing is misleading
We very much enjoyed our stay. Great location, extremely clean, and great hosts. However, the listing is misleading, there is no access to rooftop patio or the back yard. So there is no view of sunsets or even of Casco Bay. This was definitely one of the major selling points and a bummer when we checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HA-211786 T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay
Our stay was exactly what we wanted, house was perfect and the hosts were easy to contact if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Father/ Daughter weekend
I was so excited to show my dad why I love New England and this was the perfect place to do it!!! The property exceeded all expectations, even from the beautiful pictures. The location was perfect, we were able to walk to so many things. The host provided a comprehensive binder filled with helpful tips and recommendations. Looking for another reason to go back soon!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and local food
My family stayed two nights on our summer vacation. The host was excellent and left great restaurant recommendation's. Our boys slept well on the convertible couch. A great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house, great host, perfect location
We came for a friends weekend, and we had a great time! The location cannot be beat and the house was clean and as described in the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you want in a short stay property
Excellent communication with host, property as described with additional touches from the host that made us feel welcome, right at home. Beds were comfortable and that can make or break a stay for me! Wonderful location, overall great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
This is the most awesome location. What a sweet little place definitely coming back to Portland, Maine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just up the hill.
Lovely little neighborhood, 2.5 blocks from Belleville Bakery and the Portland Observatory. ½ block from a park with a sunset view, though you can see it from the back yard, too. Easy walk to the dock where a bunch of boats launch, including Lucky Catch lobstering expeditions, which was a highlight. Rita & Ryan were extremely accommodating and helpful. Their place is hip without being too cool, and the back yard is great for coffee in the morning and/or a drink in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tisha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We rented the property for our visit to Portland due to our daughter’s graduation. It was a perfect spot for our weekend trip. Great location. Walkable to all of central Portland. The owners are very helpful and responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Trip to Portland
Artfully decorated and located walking distance to restaurants and parks. This was the perfect place for me and friends to visit around the table, watch a hockey game on TV, walk to restaurants, heat up take out, and was close to site seeing museums and light houses. The host was quickly available for suggestions. Check in and out was simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ryan and Rita Pierce on the Hill

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We are travel-loving international family of four, from Cape Cod and Lisboa, Portugal. We call Portland home since 2007, and that has been our place between world explorations since then. We have travelled around the world several times and have found our favorite nooks in far and near places. We love meeting fellow travelers, as well as families who are adventuring and exploring. Ryan has his own business striping running tracks allover the Northeast, while Rita is a marine environment scientist and engineer who speaks 5 languages. We have two young daughters who have been exploring the Globe with us since birth, and who go to school right on our street in this super friendly neigborhood of Munjoy Hill.

Why they chose this property

Since 2007, the Munjoy Hill has become the hip neighborhood of Portland, with easy parking, its proximity to the breathtaking Eastern Promenade overlooking Casco Bay, as well as the amazing sunsets over the cityscape and Back Cove. Even though this is a residential historical neighborhood, super cool restaurants, cafes, breweries, stores, and little markets abound within a few minutes walk. We love the community and all the families we are friends with in the neighborhood!

What makes this property unique

The Globe House is from 1876 and the historical vibe is present, but with the renovation we underwent, the apartment is bright and relaxing, with the World traveling feel. We love it!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests