Situated in South Portland, this lovely house for $713 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Tucked away in downtown Portland's West End, this 3-story townhouse is a bohemian dream come true. Dog-friendly and centrally located, it's the perfect spot to experience all that Portland has to offer. With its rustic touches and charmingly quirky character, you'll find this home is as unique as the city itself. Let us be clear, this is not a typical BNB or hotel - it's a one of a kind home! 10 Min Walk to the Old Port 5 Min Walk to Waterfront Please read description below before booking! KEY FEATURES: ☀ Sleeps 8; 4 bedrooms, 2 king, 3 twin beds ☀ 2 Bathrooms; 1 full with shower, 1 full with tub/hand-held shower head ☀ Rustic and well-equipped kitchen with dining seating for 10 guests ☀ 250MB Satellite WiFi ☀ Board games & projectors for rainy day activities ☀ Dog-friendly ☀ Washer & dryer ☀ Private, fenced in backyard area with grill and fire pit (photos coming soon!) ☀ 1 free parking spot right outside the home Here Are A Few Kind Words From Past Guests: "We had a wonderful time in Portland. This unique property is the perfect spot for walking into town or down to the waterfront. The house has many special architectural features that make it truly memorable. We loved the comfy beds, the French soap over the kitchen sink, and the touches of French flair throughout the house. We'll talk about our visit to Portland for a long time!" – Peter "We really enjoyed our stay in the row house! The house has lots of unique touches, which we really enjoyed, and the location was perfect for our weekend visit to Portland. The hosts were very communicative and check-in/check-out were super easy. Would just recommend reading the detailed descriptions of the home ahead of time so you know what to expect!" – Michele "This place was in an excellent location and had plenty of room for our visit. Being able to walk to the old port was great! Hosts were very communicative throughout our trip." - Neil "If you’re looking for a great location and don’t mind some quirkiness for your home this place is it! This home is incredibly walkable to everything - the waterfront and tons of great restaurants and bars." - Adrianne ☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆ This West End townhouse accommodates 8 guests in 4 bedrooms. The master bedroom is located on the third floor and is fitted with a king-size bed, two dressers and a closet for extra storage. The second king bedroom is located on the second floor and has a dresser and a small closet. The first twin bedroom is located on the second floor and has one bed and a dresser. PLEASE NOTE THIS BEDROOM ONLY HAS A CURTAIN FOR PRIVACY. It's more of a loft-area than a bedroom. The other twin bedroom is located on the third floor and also is an open-concept room. PLEASE NOTE THIS ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A DOOR FOR PRIVACY. It's located right outside of the master bedroom. This room has two twin beds as well as a sectional couch that one person can sleep on comfortably. There's a second projector in this room for late night movie watching on the cozy sectional couch. Enough room for 6-7 people to hang out comfortably. ☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆ There are two full bathrooms in the home, each of them stocked with all the essentials you need for the duration of your stay. The first bathroom is located on the second floor, in between the king and twin bedrooms, and has a super unique wet-bath style rain shower. The walls have a Tadelakt finish. The second bathroom is an ensuite to the master bedroom on the third floor. There is a beautiful tub with a skylight, and a hand-held shower head. ☆☆ KITCHEN & LOUNGE AREA ☆☆ The bright and airy chefs kitchen is fully equipped with all the utensils and cookware you need to feel at home - commercial range, sub-zero fridge, ice maker, copper pots and pans, chefs knives, coffee grinder, coffee maker, coffee & teas, spices and herbs, milk, sugar, baking basics, flour etc. The floor is made out of recycled chalkboard. If you like to cook, you'll appreciate the kitchen! PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN THE STOVE IS IN USE IT CAN GIVE OFF A SMELL OF GAS AS IT IS A COMMERCIAL GRADE RANGE. Between guests we leave the pilot lights for the stovetop and oven off, so you will need to re-light these if you wish to use the stove/oven during your stay. We have an instructional video in our guidebook to walk you through this. The kitchen has French doors that open up to the "secret garden" which has a small deck and a grill, perfect for grilling up fresh Maine seafood and meats. The dining area seats 10 guests at a large table. The living room area is equipped with a projector that you can connect to your laptop with an HDMI input cable that is provided. There are a variety of board games and books on the shelves for your entertainment. ☆☆ OUTSIDE SPACE ☆☆ We call the backyard the "secret garden" (photos coming soon!!). There is a small deck with a gas grill, a fire pit and a small fenced in yard for dogs to play. Stratton Place has a large common lawn right out front that is perfect for a summer picnic. There are a several parks in the area. This home is located in the heart of Downtown Portland and surrounded by charming shops, lush green spaces, wide sidewalks, and shady picnic areas. We are only 25 minutes from the state park beaches and the nearby lakes, and only 75 minutes from the snow ski mountains in winter. GUEST ACCESS Parking: There is ONE parking spot that comes with the house. Others must park on the street or the parking lot 2 blocks away on Commercial St. Guests will have access to all described rooms and amenities. There are a couple rooms and closets which are locked and are marked private. There is a washer and dryer in the basement of the home for guest use. The code for the lockbox with the front door key will be sent to you through the VRBO messenger app on the morning of check-in. About 10 stairs need to be climbed to get into the main level of the home. 12-13 stairs need to be climbed to get to the 2nd floor (where the first bathroom is located). 11 stairs need to be climbed to get to the 3rd floor. The washer/dryer are in the basement which is about 10 stairs. IMPORTANT DETAILS REVIEW BEFORE BOOKING: - There are a lot of stairs in this home, several of which are not suitable for very young children. - As mentioned above, the commercial range in the kitchen can give off a gas smell when in use. We advise to turn the gas off when not in use if this bothers you. Between guests we leave the pilot lights for the stovetop and oven off, so you will need to re-light these if you wish to use the stove/oven during your stay. We have an instructional video in our guidebook to walk you through this. - This is an older, lived-in home and you will experience creaky floors and open-concept bedrooms. We feel this adds to the home's charm :) - There are no TVs in the house! We encourage our guests to get out and about and experience everything this amazing city has to offer! This is not your typical "smart home" - This home sleeps 7 guests in 5 beds - if you have 8 people please note that one will need to sleep on the couch in the living room or 3rd floor loft room. Parking: There is ONE parking spot that comes with the house. Others must park on the street or the parking lot 2 blocks away on Commercial St. - Guests must e-sign the TopHost Vacation Rentals rental agreement in order to receive the access codes to the property. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us before booking. - Unexpected circumstances happen - we HIGHLY recommend purchasing travelers insurance By booking, you accept responsibility for any damage/extra cleaning your dog causes during the stay. No dogs left home alone unless crated. No dogs on furniture. Please clean up after your pet. $150 pet fee.