Maine Artist Retreat

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Explore the area

South Portland, ME

State Theatre4 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal4 min drive
Thompson's Point7 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Stay in one of Portlands historic Victorian mansards 1881 one block off the Casco Bay close to lighthouses, shopping, airport, busses, events
The home is decorated in period with local antiquities and local fine art. Guest are offered local tips and brochures so they get to enjoy all Portland has to offer. Within minutes of everything in Portland. Stunning walking trails lead you to Portland or the lighthouses.

Property manager

Gavin & Kimberly

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed in or on the property No drugs will be tolerated No cooking

Please do not flush anything down the toilet except bath tissue provided. Thank you so much for kind consideration this is an old home.

No shoes are allowed in the house please leave near the door:)

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

South Portland

Located in South Portland, this guesthouse is in the city center and near the beach. Portland Head Light and Victoria Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bayside Bowl and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum. Portland Observatory and Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine are also worth visiting.

South Portland, ME

What's nearby

State Theatre - 4 min drive
Cross Insurance Arena - 4 min drive
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive
Maine Medical Center - 5 min drive
Thompson's Point - 7 min drive

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 6 min drive
Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 19 min walk
Dunkin' - 15 min walk
Starbucks - 15 min walk
Amato's Sandwich Shops - 14 min walk
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maine Artist Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

5.8

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6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.4/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

5.4/10

Location

4.0/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Emma P.

10 August 2023

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

Do not book this property

After the reservation was confirmed, the host canceled on us just three days before the trip — then refused to refund us until VRBO customer service stepped in. Avoid this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

David S.

23 July 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Horrible

The place was nice enough. But when you pay to stay in a VRBO , you do not,while laying in bed at night, expect the door to the street to open just outside your bedroom door and hear somebody walking in. (Especially when part of the advertisement says “you will have the whole place to yourself”.) Upon opening our door somebody had put a bag outside the bathroom door and had been in there and then had marched upstairs to where there were additional rooms to prepare another room for a late check-in. Absolutely inexcusable behavior. when we shut the door to Vrbo we expect we are secure and certainly don’t expect somebody to just let themselves in and wander about. in this case, it was the OWNER of the property! One would think a courtesy call asking if it’s OK for her to come over and go upstairs and prepare some thing would be appropriate. Nope ,she just let herself in and went about her business with no regard to our privacy. Do not do business with this property or this owner. Ridiculous. I asked for a refund and it was refused because we stayed the night. What were we supposed to do go to sleep in the car? A horrible woman.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Erika

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Amenities

Beautiful historic home - but carefully read the description - no ac, shared bathroom, no microwave or mini fridge, extra soft mattress, and added $70 charge for a spouse.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The house was absolutely beautiful. Kimberly was amazing, and all the other guests staying were great and didn't get in my way. Would definitely stay again! Much better staying in a vintage, historic beautiful home than some hotel that is like every other hotel. Wonderful culture experience. Thanks!!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023