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Private 1st Floor Studio in Victorian Home - Steps to LL Bean, Downtown Freeport

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
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Freeport, ME
  • Popular LocationLL Bean Flagship Store6 min walk
  • Popular LocationDesert of Maine7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWolfe's Neck Woods State Park13 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)25 min drive

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private 1st Floor Studio in Victorian Home - Steps to LL Bean, Downtown Freeport

This charming, Victorian house has just been renovated, and the first floor is now available to rent as a studio apartment. The rest of the property and grounds are unoccupied for your privacy. (The house exterior will be in the process of being painted through spring, 2024.) It has a new, modern kitchen, a small bath with a walk-in shower, a lovely dining room, and a living room/bedroom area with a comfortable, queen plus size daybed. A five-to-ten-minute walk will get you to downtown Freeport and the L.L. Bean flagship store, shops, and restaurants. The trails and rocky coast of Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park and the beach at Winslow Park are less than a 15-minute drive away.

A gravel pathway from the driveway brings you to a back porch and entrance to the house. The back porch gives you a view of a field, and you might catch a glimpse of birds such as robins, American goldfinches, and the occasional cardinal. From the porch, you enter the house into a small hallway with storage shelves that contain board games and other items. A wooden door brings you to the kitchen. (As is common in old houses, the door sometimes sticks, especially in the summer, so you might have to give it an extra push or pull.)

The modern kitchen is fully outfitted for your convenience with dishes, cookware and cooking utensils, and flatware. There is a dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, and a stove with an induction cooktop. Three windows make the kitchen light and airy.

The kitchen leads into the dining room. The dining room has a simple elegance with burnt orange curtains, a Tiffany lamp, and an original glass cabinet. There is attractive woodwork and large windows. The heat in the apartment can be controlled by the thermostat on the dining room wall. The AC is also in the dining room during summer months and can be used to cool the dining and living room/bedroom areas. (Box fans are also available in the kitchen.) The dining room is separated from the living room/bedroom area by pocket doors.

Bay windows brighten the living room/bedroom area, and blackout curtains provide privacy and block out light for sleep and for cooling in summer months. The queen plus daybed is prepared with cotton sheets and sets of firm and soft pillows. In addition to the daybed, there is a couch where you can lounge and relax. A 32” Vizio smart TV as well as an upright piano help to keep you entertained. The fireplace has beautiful woodwork and tiles. (Fires are not permitted though.)

A small bathroom with a black-and-white tiled floor and a walk-in shower with a glass door is located off of the dining room. The bathroom contains a European-style, compact all-in-one washer/dryer.

House Amenities Include These:
TV
Wifi
Combined washer/dryer (small loads only)
AC

This house has been in our family since it was built at the turn of the century, and now we are happy to share it with you.

Check-in Time: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am

House Rules:

* No smoking or vaping on property
* No lighting fires (including in stove and fireplace), candles, or incense
* Please leave all items in the house for the next guests
* No pets
* No parties or unregistered guests
* Please respect our neighbors
* Please keep the house and your belongings secure by locking the door when you leave the house

For security purposes, there are cameras that look out on the driveway/front yard, and backdoor entrance/porch. No indoor areas are monitored.

Property manager

Amy Huff Shah
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Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The maximum stay for a single booking is fourteen days unless approved by owner.
No parties or unregistered guests
No smoking, vaping, lighting fires (including in stove and fireplace), candles, or incense

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Freeport

Located in Freeport, this holiday home is in the city centre. Harrington House and Freeport Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brunswick Golf Course and Gulf of Maine. Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections and Capt Lyman Stuart, LLC are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Freeport, ME

What's nearby

  • Harrington House - 4 min walk
  • Freeport Historical Society - 4 min walk
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 6 min walk
  • Desert of Maine - 7 min drive
  • Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Freeport Station - 7 min walk
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 13 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 3 min drive
  • Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - 7 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 7 min drive
  • Maine Beer Company - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private 1st Floor Studio in Victorian Home - Steps to LL Bean, Downtown Freeport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private 1st Floor Studio in Victorian Home - Steps to LL Bean, Downtown Freeport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 1st Floor Studio in Victorian Home - Steps to LL Bean, Downtown Freeport?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private 1st Floor Studio in Victorian Home - Steps to LL Bean, Downtown Freeport located?

Located in the heart of Freeport, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Casco Bay and LL Bean Flagship Store. Harrington House and Freeport Historical Society are also within 5 minutes. Freeport Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron B., New York City/Taghkanic, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My repeat stay
This was my second time staying at this recently opened property. It's a really nice space -- an eat-in-kitchen leading into a dining room, which is adjacent to a bedroom with couch and even a piano! Top notch renovation, with all necessities provided, and the hosts will get right back with you if you need anything. They're continuing to add new amenities and the property is located in a quiet residential area -- you can hear a pin drop at night! Highly recommended for one or two people looking for a homey home away from home!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Victorian walkable to downtown
My husband and I came here for the Freeport Fall Festival for our babymoon! The home was historic and beautiful. It was such an easy walk to Main Street that we really never left the area. Amy was so sweet and accommodating and easily reachable although we had no issues. We would absolutely recommend it to anyone we know and we would be happy to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit old home town
Nice to stay in old neighborhood. Very convenient walk to downtown. Pleasant and quaint neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron B., New York City/Taghkanic, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Home Away from Home
As one of the first guests of this newly renovated property, I was more than pleased with the quality of the space -- three rooms in a gorgeous Queen Anne style home, close to all that Freeport has to offer. This is a quiet, private unit with lots of elbow room. The eat-in kitchen has top-notch appliances and finishes, as does the large tiled bathroom. There's plenty of air and light, and for summer visitors, a great garden surrounding the space. This apartment will only get more attractive with time, as its owners continue to add to it. I plan on returning and look forward to it!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H., Galion, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historical Victorian
My husband and I were the first couple to stay at this rental. We had a wonderful time, the host was great to work with, and the updates to the first floor of this home (the rented accommodations) have been done very thoughtfully. Now, to be clear, no one lives on the second floor of this home. The host is slowly working to update this area throughout the year when time allows and in between rentals; this is also stated in the posting. The location of this home is perfect for walking to many of the shopping locations in Freeport. With ease of access, cleanliness, communication, and our interest in home projects, this is definitely on our list to return to in future years!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amy Huff Shah

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Why they chose this property

“Mary’s Manor” is the name my mom, Mary, gave our home when she welcomed friends and family as guests. Our Queen Anne Victorian house was built at the turn of the century by Henry and Nell Gould (“Uncle Henry” and “Aunt Nell”). Henry owned a shoe store in downtown Freeport at the same time that his neighbor down the street, Leon Bean (L.L. Bean), owned a boot store, where he sold his famous duck boot. The house was then passed down to my great-grandmother, Fannie Plummer, who lived in a section of the house upstairs while sharing it with a family that rented from her. My mother and father later bought the house from her, and the house became the childhood home of my sister and me. Many special moments have happened at Mary's Manor, including the marriage of my sister to her husband and the wedding of my mom's good friend. Now my husband and I are proud owners of our family home. We enjoy spending vacations in the house as well as sharing it with guests like you. We welcome you to our home and hope that you enjoy your stay here as our guest!

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English, French, Spanish

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