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1200 sq ft ♦ West End Townhouse ♦ Perfect Location

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A staircase with white railings and wooden steps leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a rug. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.
A backyard with a white wooden fence, a small bush, a white wicker bench, and a stone wall in the background.
A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white linens, a small table, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a mirror.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a door with a window, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
Situated near the sea, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It accommodates 6 guests and includes a yard and patio for outdoor enjoyment. The property is pet-friendly. Explore local attractions like State Street Church and Cathedral Church of Saint Luke.

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to State Theatre
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Yard
  • Street parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • High-speed internet

Explore the area

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Portland, ME
  • Place, Victoria Mansion
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Pullout Sleeper Sofa

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

1200 sq ft ♦ West End Townhouse ♦ Perfect Location

Enjoy spacious accommodations and two floor living with 1200 square feet of living space. Amenities Include a well equipped kitchen with everything you need.

Optimum comfort - ACs in both bedrooms and another for the first floor ensures climate control. Room darkening drapes provide privacy in all rooms.

Large backyard and deck where large trees provide adequate shade. The townhouse can accommodate up to 6 people with two queen beds in the bedrooms and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. High speed internet, premium cable TV (HBO), and Netflix is provided.

Dogs are permitted for a small fee as long as they are well behaved - please reach out beforehand, but we love dogs!

Property Registration Number: 20185075-ST

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4819739
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Portland

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Portland. Victoria Mansion and Casco Bay Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maine Sports Hall of Fame and Bayside Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cross Insurance Arena or Fitzpatrick Stadium.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Victoria Mansion - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • State Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 7 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Suppa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Becky's Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Duckling - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1200 sq ft ♦ West End Townhouse ♦ Perfect Location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 1200 sq ft ♦ West End Townhouse ♦ Perfect Location?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at 1200 sq ft ♦ West End Townhouse ♦ Perfect Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1200 sq ft ♦ West End Townhouse ♦ Perfect Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1200 sq ft ♦ West End Townhouse ♦ Perfect Location located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casco Bay and Cross Insurance Arena. Victoria Mansion and Cathedral Church of Saint Luke are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, good location and very responsive host. I would definitely stay again when in Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and easy stay, will likely stay again

Quiet, close to everything and east to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great old townhouse. Great parking and very clean. Easy walk to attractions and a charming neighborhood bar just around the corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and quiet

Perfect place to end the day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice

Quiet neighborhood. Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Portland Weekend

The property was easy to access. It had a full kitchen, dining room, and nice-sized shaded backyard. It is in a quiet neighborhood. It was a nice crash pad for a getaway weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good experience. Property was clean. It gave our family of 4 plenty of space

Great location. Appreciated Jason’s tips about Portland. If you are willing to eat meals at home, staying here will save money on food. Only minor hassle was street parking, but that was ver minor. I recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2022
Thank you - you were a great guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place. Easy to find

The apartment was very clean. Beds were very comfortable. Slept well. I was very happy to see coffee pods for the mornings. Very safe area and quiet. Easy to get to the water for our Mail Boat ride. Jason responded to my questions quickly. Will contact him again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The owners was easy enough to deal with and the location was great but the description is not accurate. There is no washer dryer and the fence is broken so no fences in yard. I would say the house was worn, a table leg fell out, the sprayer was broken, the bathtub needs to be caulked among other things. What bothered me most was there were locks on the outside of the bedroom doors so you could be locked into your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

We loved the house but some essentials were missing. No kitchen glasses and no washcloths. Didn’t realize we shared backyard with neighbors but they were lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2021
All kitchen glasses have been updated - we had a guest "remove" some of them hence the issue. Regarding the backyard, it's clearly stated in the property description that the backyard is shared with my long term tenant, who are lovely by the way and rarely home. Hope to see you again, cheers!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wasn’t clean. Ran out of TP. Requested more but didn’t get any. So had to buy some. Need curtains on the windows. Would be nice to have something to put the luggage on in the rooms so not having to get things off the floor. With one bathroom it would be nice to have more mirrors to use when getting ready.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice night in Portland

We enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It is up a short flight of stairs with more stairs up to the bedrooms. There have been some fresh renovations but maybe more to come. It is a rustic home, original hardwood floors, squeaky doors. Bathroom is in good Shae. Beds were very comfortable and internet and Netflix were perfect. We loved the location and could walk to restaurants and bars. Jason the host was very helpful when we wanted to get checked in a few minutes early to drop off luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Great place to stay (in the summer)

This house was 90% as advertised (no actual access to washer/dryer or street parking, despite that being in the listing) and would have been ideal for a long weekend, were it not for a snowstorm. Despite repeated attempts, we got no response from the host and no help navigating Portland's parking ban, which resulted in us relying completely on the kindness of strangers (and still needing to wake up at 5am to move our car to avoid being towed). Ultimately, this is a very nice property, but don't rent it if there's any chance of snow, you want to wash your clothes, or you're looking for a response from your host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Portland Maine fall trip

The property is an older triplex, interior is nice. Neighborhood is quiet. Close to historic wharf area. Easy to walk to local restaurants and sites. I had my dog with me and appreciated the back yard. Of note, there is no washer/dryer in the unit. No dishwasher, but this wasn't a problem. Parking is limited to on-street and would be an issue if more than one car required space. The only bathroom and both bedrooms are on the second floor and might be a consideration for anyone with mobility issues. Would recommend this rental with those caveats.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfy rental in West End

Jason's rental is very clean and in a very quiet section of the West End. A couple additional notes: - LIVING ROOM has a very comfy love seat and a smart TV. It's small but functional. Decor is a bit Home Goods-y but it doesn't feel empty or echo-y. - DINING ROOM/KITCHEN - really big table in the dining room and lots of space in the kitchen but it is outdated and very basic so bring your own cooking oil etc. - BEDROOM(s) had a very comfortable bed and a/c window units in each, which is great for the summer. - BATHROOM was clean and had plenty of towels. - BACKYARD is shady and was convenient for the dog. Of note: the listing included a washer/dryer, which is no longer there. When I mentioned it to the host, he immediately called, apologized, and offered a solution. I'm mentioning it here just in case VRBO doesn't adjust the listing promptly. Overall, this place is clean and met all our needs. Jason is a very responsive host and was friendly on the phone and in messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

We didn't feel comfortable and moved out early

The place was listed with laundry and a dryer. I saw from other reviews that it's supposed to be in the basement. But the basement door in the dining room was locked with a key and we couldn't access it. After telling the landlord, he ignored this and only responded about another thing. Then in the evening we saw that there was a light turned on in the basement behind the locked door, which made us feel even more uncomfortable. The whole place is due for renovations and major cleaning. On a first glance it's kind of clean, but not really. Dust and dirty windows and left over toothbrush packing when one looks more closely. The trashcans, mailbox and recycling bins were completely full on check-in, after communicating this the landlord arranged to have the recycling bins emptied, but not the trashcan nor the mailbox. We didn't want to stay a second night and moved to a hotel instead and were glad we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
I am sorry a light on made you feel uncomfortable. I did respond to you and stated that the washer/dryer has been removed from the listing because of insurance reasons, hence why the door to the basement was locked. Regarding the trash, I do have a dedicated trash removal service that comes weekly so they must have come a day after you checked in, and I am sorry about the mail box but sometimes mail is delivered regardless of what I do. We did recently renovate in the spring but opted to keep the original pumpkin pine floors as well as the original wood details but some people prefer vinyl trim and updated materials, which is personal preference. I did call multiple times and texted you but didn’t get a response, I would have certainly refunded your last night if you didn’t want to stay. It sounds like a hotel room vs. a three bedroom townhouse in the heart of the West End was a better fit for you regardless, I wish you the best. I would love to make it up to you if you would let me. Take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very good place for two couples or families with two pre teen children. It’s in a somewhat hilly, but walkable neighborhood with locally owned restaurants and cafes nearby. It’s a two mile walk or drive to the heart of the Old Port, and the locally renowned Becky’s Diner is about a half mile away. Please note that there’s one bathroom and it’s on the second floor, which requires climbing a flight of stairs. There’s on street parking, which we were lucky to find spaces nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Convenient

Spacious enough!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

The pictures were deceiving. Overall the unit was not maintained.

As much as we enjoy the irregularities and imperfections of older places, this place was what I would refer to as a slum housing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Bare bones basic

This is a bare bones property that is not a good value. Wifi was excellent and A/C window units kept us cool. The furniture did not match the property images. Most restaurants are a 20+ minute walk. The host was responsive when the cleaner forgot to leave fresh linens, but didn’t warn us ahead of time that the washer and dryer were in a basement that had water on the floor. We used the machines twice despite the host’s offer to cover an inconvenient laundry service. (Dryer vents into the basement and a constantly running dehumidifier might explain the water on the floor but the host suggested it was due to a city water runoff problem.) Bathroom is upstairs and window covering is soiled, discolored and does not fully cover the window. Most of the furniture and kitchen items look second hand. Front porch and back yard not well kept. We made the most of it, but again, not a great value.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

West End spot

A decent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place

The house was easy to get to and in a good location. There was a piece of left over clothing from a different group found in one of the bedrooms. Communication about the stay was great but one message did go unanswered. Overall, solid trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fine for what we needed-but could use some updating

Dog friendly, and close to Downtown! The property was basically as described. The bedrooms were great. The bathroom for fine except for some mold in and around the tub area. One major issue, for me, was the pull-out bed/ couch. It was just really dingy and gross. The couch was sunken and the mattress pad was old and stained. There were three adult women there and I felt very bad and embarrassed for the person who had to sleep there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Reality does not match the description

I see that another person posted a similar concern. I won’t be as harsh in my description as them. But I will echo that I don’t think the property description matches the reality of this property. And I’ll also say that the price we paid for a single night stay at this unit was a bit astronomical, given how the property actually turned out. I’ll give it 3 stars overall because the location is nice and it’s a fine place to stay. I mean it works, it’s nothing too run down. But it’s certainly not anything fancy or luxurious. The listing had it sounding like it was on the same level as a 5-star hotel. That’s definitely just not true. Upon entering the property the door wasn’t locked (because I think the lock mechanism is broken). So that was also a bit odd. The basement is pretty scary for anyone thinking they want to do laundry. I’m sure the owner is nice and all. I just think they should consider adjusting the price of the unit and also giving it a more accurate description. Comparing it to luxury is just not really that accurate. And with the price I paid, I definitely could have stayed in a luxury hotel. I dunno. I don’t like leaving lukewarm reviews, but I was definitely a bit disappointed, even though I found the unit overall to be sufficient/serviceable. I just think it should have costed less and been advertised more accurately.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jason J Bicknell

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I am an IT professional with a passion for real estate, music, and traveling. A confirmed extrovert - I find meeting new people and sharing experiences energizing.

Why they chose this property

I love the West End and when this great property became available with its pumpkin pine floors and stellar location I was all in. After 2 months of renovation (while maintaining the original character) I rented to two of my friends and started a short term rental in the West End Gem because I need a place for my family and friends to stay while visiting. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

What makes this property unique

Location - walking distance to everything Portland has to offer while rooted in the quietest family friendly neighborhood, the West End.

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