Big Red House

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6242 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Bangor, ME

Bangor Waterfront Pavilion6 min walk
Darling's Waterfront Pavilion13 min walk
Cross Insurance Center20 min walk
Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)5 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Cambria Room

1 Single Bed

Office/4th Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Orion’s Garden

1 Queen Bed

Rue de Soleil

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home

Welcome to the Big Red House, located in the Whitney Park Historic District in Bangor! We’ve made some upgrades and renovations and are excited to share them with you. Pine ceilings have been added, as well as new furniture, memory foam gel mattress toppers, and a renovated master bathroom. Built c. 1869, the BRH is one of the Queen City’s oldest homes. Once owned by sea captains and the father of a US Treasurer, the BRH is the perfect place to stay to experience Bangor, the once lumber capital of the world and one of the busiest ports on the East Coast. Visit the Penobscot Reservation on Indian Island near Old Town (about 20 minutes to the north) to learn about Maine's Penobscot Tribe. And the Bangor Historical Society down the street will shed light on Bangor's French, Irish, and English history.

At the Big Red House, you'll enjoy a huge eat-in kitchen, 4 bedrooms (2 queen and 2 twin) - our downstairs office has a twin daybed and can be closed off to use as a bedroom, and upstairs laundry, pellet stove, garage, central heat, and private driveway. It's close to downtown, too! Great for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families, and groups. A hop, skip and a jump away from lobster pounds, hiking trails, local theaters, shopping, dining, historical churches, museums, the casino, and skiing. Check out the Bangor Waterfront along the Penobscot River, and Author, Stephen King's house located right down the street. Dogs welcome (no other pets, please.)
The BRH is a non-smoking property.

(Note: This property is equipped with exterior cameras and any illegal activity is reported directly to local police. Thank you for respecting the BRH.)

Property manager

Cindy Michaels

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

No noise after 10 PM. Be respectful of neighbors.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs only! NO cats or critters. $50/per dog fee

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please add $50 per dog. Pay through resolution center. Or let us know when you book and we will add the fee. Thank you!

$80 cleaning fee. NO CATS PLEASE!

Additional guests past 2, add $15 per person per day.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Note from host: No noise after 10 PM. Be respectful of neighbors.

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

Bangor

Located in Bangor, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Bangor Waterfront Pavilion and Darling's Waterfront Pavilion are cultural highlights of the area. Travelling with kids? Consider Maine Discovery Museum, or check out an event or a game at Cross Insurance Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bangor, ME

What's nearby

Bangor Waterfront Pavilion - 6 min walk
Darling's Waterfront Pavilion - 13 min walk
Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 17 min walk
Maine Savings Amphitheater - 18 min walk
Cross Insurance Center - 20 min walk

Getting around

Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 18 min walk
Dunkin' - 14 min walk
New Waverly Restaurant - 12 min walk
Angelos Pizzeria - 7 min walk
Sea Dog Brewing Co. - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home located?

This family-friendly Bangor holiday home is located on the riverfront, within a 15-minute walk of Bangor Waterfront Pavilion and Darling's Waterfront Pavilion. Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum and Bangor Museum and Center for History are also within 10 minutes.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

leslee K.

22 March 2024

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

Fun, rainy weekend at the Big Red House

Property is conveniently located near the downtown. Walkable (wether permitting). Love the historic charm of this home!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

11 February 2024

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

CLEAN with lots of character

Beautiful historic red house, CLEAN, owners were very responsive

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth U.

15 January 2024

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

Great stay in Bangor!

The house was beautiful and well-maintained, and had ample space for four adults and a large dog. Cindy was responsive and helpful throughout our stay, from check-in until the time we left. We felt welcomed from the moment we stepped into the Big Red House and truly enjoyed our “home away from home”!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

2 November 2023

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

Very pleasant in every way

This home was a great size, very nicely decorated, and the property owner was SO accommodating! All these things made our stay so pleasant. Just fyi, the age of the place lent to a musty smell but we opened windows and that solved it! Also, fyi, one bathroom has a shower and the other has a bathtub. It all worked out fine as we all took turns in the shower. If we are in the area, we will visit this place again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy Y.

31 October 2023

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

Property was well maintained. One concern is the claw tub/shower in the upstairs bathroom. It is an awkward and treacherous. situation since the tub is very high. It is difficult to hold onto anything due to the manner in which the shower curtain is installed. Possibly adding a grab bar would be helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Michaels

Hi Guest!
I can't wait for your visit to the Big Red House in Bangor. Built around 1869, the historic BRH was my permanent home for nearly 25 years. So many wonderful memories are here. While in Maine, I was a television and radio announcer and can still be heard from time to time on stations still airing my voiced ads. Many of my family members were born and raised in Bangor and the surrounding towns. Bangor will always be our home, where we enjoyed performances at the Penobscot Theatre and delicious meals at boutique restaurants downtown; many holiday dinners right in the BRH kitchen! A river stroll along the waterfront is also something to look forward to. If you venture on a short walk just a couple blocks away, you will find the house of Author, Stephen King. It's red, just like mine! There is so much history to learn about the charming 'Queen City.' I understand why you have come to VRBO. Not only will you find deals on overnight stays, but it's just that feel of secure comfort that we love when we are away from home. I've traveled to many places, both in the US and in foreign lands, and I always enjoyed sleeping at guest houses and quant little inns. There's something special about staying at the home of a local. The Big Red House awaits you.
~Cindy

Why they chose this property

Why choose the BRH? The Big Red House is centrally located to all kinds of activities and popular spots in the Bangor area. One mile from the waterfront and 1 mile from downtown where you will find quaint shops and restaurants. Less than 5 miles to Bangor International Airport and entrance to I95. Ten minutes away from the Bangor Mall area, Home Depot and Lowes, chain restaurants like Texas Roadhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse, Uno's, and more. Twenty minutes from the University of Maine. Don't forget the Thomas Hill Standpipe just two minutes away in the neighborhood, which opens to guests only four times a year; one per season. Make it a point to climb the steps to the top!

What makes this property unique

The Big Red House holds a rich history within its walls. So many fishermen and ship captains called Bangor home. A few have owned the BRH. Bangor was once the logging capital of the US and the busiest port on the East Coast. The infamous Brady Gang Shootout of 1937 took place on Central Street in Downtown Bangor and yours truly was a participant in its reenactment a few years ago! If you walk through the many rooms of the house and decide to count its doors and windows, you will find about 21 of each. I think I miscount every time. Little cubbies found in some of the rooms, hard wood floors, tin and pine ceilings, and connecting bedrooms add to the special unique charm that makes the BRH stand out from other homes. Come see for yourself.