The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Amazing Sunsets - Walk to Breweries
About this house rental
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Portland, ME
House in Portland, ME
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
££££
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(53 Reviews)
10.0
The Globe House was the perfect spot for our friends gathering. The accommodation was clean and comfortable with many thoughtful amenities. Rita made sure we had everything we needed and the book in the apartment had great recommendations for restaurants and activities in the area. Would definitely book again when in Portland.
5.0
The property was clean and comfortable, and the hosts were terrific.
5.0
Thoughtful in every way. From the welcome greeting of wine and coffee, to the gentle send off. Excellent location, beautiful home and the best views! Will highly recommend!
5.0
Wonderful stay in Portland!
Lovely home😊
5.0
We truly enjoyed our 3 nights stay at the globe house, it’s very clean , the kitchen has everything we need with if we are cooking . The bathroom and shower is also very clean. The backyard view is also spectacular watching the sunset. Rita is such a great host , she’s very accommodating and attend to our needs if we ever have one!
5.0
We had a great time staying here! The space is well decorated, clean, and the location is great: just up the hill from great restaurants and breweries.
5.0
The apartment owners set us up for success with our 20mo old!!! We did not have to pack the necessary items needed when traveling with a child. The location is wonderful and walkable to many shops, restaurants, and parks! Also, the apartment is inviting and stylish and offered much more room than any hotel in the area!
5.0
We had a great stay at Ryan and Rita’s home. The neighborhood was great, a short walk to cafes, bars, restaurants and the beautiful eastern promenade. The home was very nice and comfortable with lots of thoughtful touches. Our hosts gave great local recommendations and were wonderful with communication. Thank you for a great stay!
5.0
Globe House was the perfect home base for our family of four in town for a Labor Day weekend wedding. The location was great and the apartment was impeccably clean, the kitchen well appointed, and the entire space artfully decorated. Our hosts Ryan and Rita were welcoming and responsive. They thought of all the little things to make us feel at home, including a chilled bottle of wine that awaited us upon arrival and everything we needed for morning coffee!
5.0
Lovely, good location.
5.0
We had an amazing stay at the Globe House. The space is beautiful and bright and beautifully appointed. The kitchen was very well stocked and everything was very comfortable. Great for kids. Pull out couch in the living room was super comfortable. And the location of this home cannot be beat. Walkable to lots of great restaurants. Great but peaceful neighborhood. We would come back in a heartbeat.
5.0
This adorable and stylish apartment is even better in person. The hosts REALLY have thought of everything to make your stay beyond comfortable.
The neighborhood is fantastic & a wonderful place to stay in Portland.
PS- The beds are so comfortable
5.0
The spot was amazing. The location is great, it's clean, everything is really kept up nicely. There were also nice little details like a jar of Hershey chocolate for our kids that were nice touches. They are also responses hosts. Highly recommended.
5.0
Overall, the property was as advertised. Like most listings on VRBO, the communication with property manager was great. No issues. I believe the property manager/family live above this space on the second floor. They were quite and unobtrusive with lots of nice touches throughout the house. Although you didn't have the house to yourself (which they clearly stated in the description), it was nice space that felt similar to hotel. Older, charming house. Some quirks (uneven floors, go thru one bedroom to get to the other) but you would expect that in an order home. Fairly quite neighborhood and some cool spots within a short walk. Seem to be a nice mix of families (mostly) and singles. Good choice is your looking for a good value in the family neighborhood in Portland.
5.0
This rental was clean, bright and fun. It worked well for our family if 5, which is often hard to find. We enjoyed being able to walk so many places, but also being able to park right out front on the road.
5.0
Portland is a super fun and funky place, and our stay here was the same! The Globe House was the perfect place to take in all that Portland has to offer. We walked everywhere! Owners were super responsive and their booklet of ideas and suggestions had something for everyone. The beds were really comfortable and the kitchen was fully equipped. We really enjoyed the beautiful home and our stay in Portland.
5.0
The owners go out of their way to ensure your stay is enjoyable. The home is centrally located around excellent breweries (we tried APRES and Maine Craft Distillery) and awesome restaurants you could walk or drive to. We stayed with our 4 month old and the owners provided us with a foldable pack n play, a baby swing, high chair, toys and books. They were in contact with us before our trip to give us recommendations, inform us where to park etc. They provided their phone number in case we needed it as well. The bed was comfortable, the home is clean and bright and it has a very good ‘Maine’ vibe. There was a great welcome binder full of recommendations all throughout Portland. It’s evident that the owners really care and want you to enjoy the beautiful city of Portland. Absolutely recommend and already looking forward to trip #2 next year.
5.0
Loved our stay in this compact, joyfully decorated first floor flat on Munjoy Hill. The view through the bedroom windows is stunning. The kitchen has just the right mix of equipment, the living room is cozy for family hangouts, and communication with our hosts was top-notch. We will be back!
5.0
We had a great time in Portland. The property was exactly how the pictures were. The owners were very helpful with recommendations. We would highly recommend!
5.0
We loved staying in this house. It was beautiful and clean. We loved the old charm with the updated character. It was a great location! The owner was very responsive with any questions we had and offered tons recommendations when we asked! Would 100% stay here again!
5.0
Beautiful, quiet location within walking distance of great restaurants, shoppes and scenic trails. Owner’s book of personal recommendations for things to do, see and eat was the best I’ve ever seen. Thank you for making our Portland experience the best!
5.0
The owners were very responsive and lovely people. The apartment had everything we needed and was located near tons of places to eat and drink. Great recommendations in the owner’s notebook.. Very stylish decor. Would definitely stay here again if coming to Portland.
5.0
We had a wonderful time while in Portland. The location of the place was close to places we wanted to go to. Kids had so much fun playing at a local park that had a beautiful view. The hosts were very gracious and willing to help in any way they can.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay here in Portland. This rental is in a great location not far from the water front, where we went for a walk and went kayaking. It's close to a variety of restaurants and breweries with a cool vibe. We loved the decor in this rental and it was well maintained. The beds are comfy and the owners were very nice and helpful. Thank you!!
5.0
There were 3 of us, more than enough space for us. Each had own sleeping arrangements. Parking was easy and free. Kitchen well equipped. It looked just like the pictures on line. As long as you don't mind walking, you can easily get to the water and downtown areas. I would felt more comfortable with better privacy curtains in the living room for night time and even for early morning daylight.
5.0
Friends getaway
Great property with lots of attention to detail. There was a bottle of wine to enjoy when we checked it, extra charging cords in every room, room darkening shades in bedrooms, sound machines, extra blankets, the list goes on! Would definitely stay here again while in Portland!
5.0
We would stay at this location again
5.0
First time to Portland Maine and we had an excellent visit. This property is convenient to Old Port and other popular spots. Convenient walk to coffee, pastries and Eastern Promenade.
5.0
Fantastic location!
First time to Portland Maine and we had an excellent visit. This property is convenient to Old Port and other popular spots. Convenient walk to coffee, pastries and Eastern Promenade.
5.0
Perfect location for our visit
We would stay at this location again
5.0
A great place to stay!
The property was very clean and welcoming. It was perfect for our girls weekend - within walking distance to many bars and restaurants. A great place to stay!
5.0
Perfect.
5.0
Great spot.
Perfect.
5.0
We were beyond impressed with this stay and would highly recommend this property to anyone, especially if traveling with children. The views from the bedrooms are stunning and ambience is created with lots of love and attention to detail. Rita and Ryan even thought to put toys and books in the living room for our toddler. We will definitely stay again!
5.0
Beautiful property with lots of personal touches and super helpful hosts
We were beyond impressed with this stay and would highly recommend this property to anyone, especially if traveling with children. The views from the bedrooms are stunning and ambience is created with lots of love and attention to detail. Rita and Ryan even thought to put toys and books in the living room for our toddler. We will definitely stay again!
5.0
Awesome stay
House was very nice and had everything we could ask for. Close enough to restaurants but yet far enough where neighborhood was very quiet. Owners were very responsive and provided plenty of information.
5.0
From design to amenities, this apartment was perfectly appointed. As we enjoy being in the kitchen from morning to night, it had all we needed. Family size dining table, generous living area and great view. Convenient location and a five star host!
5.0
Beautifully appointed
From design to amenities, this apartment was perfectly appointed. As we enjoy being in the kitchen from morning to night, it had all we needed. Family size dining table, generous living area and great view. Convenient location and a five star host!
5.0
Portland Perfection.
We absolutely loved our stay at the Globe House. The neighborhood was residential and perfect with kids with two parks nearby. We had a car so it was convenient to get around but if you don’t mind walking, two blocks down the hill was a few of our favorite local spots. The owners were responsive and although they lived upstairs, it never was an issue for us. Parking is on the street but we always found parking. The kitchen is well appointed with necessities, the natural light in the living room in the mornings is worth the early wake up, and the history of the home is magical. Our kids loved having a spacious tv area while I loved sitting in the bay window. The rooms are railroad style but perfect with kids. Portland was great to us and we welcomed the slow pace feel of Themis place being from Miami. Portland Perfection.
5.0
My boyfriend and I stayed here for the weekend and had a great time exploring the nearby restaurants and breweries. So many things are walkable from this place! Everything about staying here was easy, from check-in to the amenities to the communication- it was great! Highly recommend!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Portland?
The average price for a rental in Portland is £237 per night. This rental is £58 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Amazing Sunsets - Walk to Breweries. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Amazing Sunsets - Walk to Breweries pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Amazing Sunsets - Walk to Breweries?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and dishwasher.
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