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The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries

Family-friendly holiday home in Portland

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Living area
Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
  • Place, State Theatre
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room Sleeping

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries

A fun, modern, cozy apartment sitting on top of Munjoy Hill on North Street. Enjoy some of the best views in the city facing southwest to downtown, the Back Cove, with the White Mountains in the background, and stunning sunsets. The apartment is part of a two-unit home that we own and occupy. Enjoy the sunny backyard overflowing with flowers, hops, apples and grapes. We are a 2-minute walk to Washington Avenue, where there are a number of amazing restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries and hip stores. We are an 8-minute walk to the East Bayside brewery area.

Our home was built in 1876. It is one of the oldest homes on the hill. We bought the house in 2010 and have renovated it. We are a family of four living upstairs. We are an international family. I am from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and my wife is from Lisbon, Portugal. We love to travel the world seeking adventure and sun in the winter. We are very passionate about surfing, skiing, mountain biking, beer, food and Portland, so if you have any questions please feel free to ask us.

We made the apartment a fun blend of the historic nature of the home with modern touches and artwork we have picked up while traveling the globe. My wife Rita from Portugal speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, and Italian for those travelers preferring to communicate in these languages. We truly hope you have a wonderful stay in our little oasis on the hill.

Please note that our two-bedroom set up is “railroad style”, so you go through one bedroom to get to the second bedroom. This is a common and authentic style of building in the 1800s. This setup is great for families with kids, but we will defer to you to decide if it is comfortable for two couples seeking privacy. As a solution. we have a sectional sofa that converts to a queen size bed in the living room. This is not a traditional pullout with uncomfortable bars in the middle, instead if feels like an actual mattress. We have a super soft topper for it to make it even cozier. The living room has window curtains that can be closed for privacy for those sleeping on the converted sofa.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Ocean view

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please read the instructions on the Welcome Guidebook
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO SHOES IN THE HOUSE
YOU MUST DISCLOSE THE NUMBER OF GUESTS WHO WILL BE STAYING IN OUR HOUSE

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Portland

Located in Munjoy Hill, a neighbourhood in Portland, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Thompson's Point and Maine Jewish Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Portland Observatory and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Bayside Bowl, or check out an event or a game at Merrill Auditorium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Portland, ME

What's nearby

  • East End Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Merrill Auditorium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • State Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 4 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee By Design - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Double Great Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bite Into Maine - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Terlingua - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries located?

This family-friendly Portland holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay and Eastern Promenade. Portland Observatory and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and the neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on Eastern Promenade. Easy to find parking. Walking distance to many coffee shops and restaurants. Spacious, clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in great area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in a lovely section of Portland and close to the Eastern Promenade for exercise. We loved relaxing in the living room and dining room, both spacious. And the sunset from the park a block away was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

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

Great location

Convenient to so many things!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roni P.

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

Family vacation in Maine

We had a great time exploring Portland for the first time! The place is clean and the hosts are very communicative!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbe B., Baltimore, Md.

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

Beautiful details, warm and welcoming

Lovely, good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Great location and local food

My family stayed two nights on our summer vacation. The host was excellent and left great restaurant recommendation's. Our boys slept well on the convertible couch. A great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

HA-211786 T.

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

My stay

Our stay was exactly what we wanted, house was perfect and the hosts were easy to contact if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

so great

The property was clean and comfortable, and the hosts were terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Great

Wonderful stay in Portland! Lovely home😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie P.

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

Almost as good as home!

We came into Portland at the end of our long road trip for a couple of days and stayed at this lovely apartment while in town! It was a wonderful stay - we had absolutely everything we needed! From the coffee that was provided to the shampoo and conditioner in the shower, and the super comfy beds and soft towels it was just wonderful! Not to mention, it’s in a fantastic location - AND there is ample free parking on the street PLUS electric chargers a quick walk away to get our car all charged up! HUGE BONUS for us!!! (Although this won’t matter to everyone)Communication with owner was great, access was super easy, and everything is very safe and secure. I cannot recommend this property enough - it was wonderful!If we get back to Portland, we will definitely stay here again! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Cambridge

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

Great spot.

Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Jeff

Great spot with easy walking distance to restaurants and breweries
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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

Wonderful experience

We had a great stay at Ryan and Rita’s home. The neighborhood was great, a short walk to cafes, bars, restaurants and the beautiful eastern promenade. The home was very nice and comfortable with lots of thoughtful touches. Our hosts gave great local recommendations and were wonderful with communication. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Voytek S., Overland Park

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

Excellent rental

The spot was amazing. The location is great, it's clean, everything is really kept up nicely. There were also nice little details like a jar of Hershey chocolate for our kids that were nice touches. They are also responses hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Amazing in all ways!

We really loved everything about our stay. The home was beautiful and soo clean. Thoughtful touches were everywhere including fresh flowers and a coffee bar. The hosts always responded immediately. They had fantastic suggestions and were a pleasure to meet. I would recommend this location to everyone! We miss it already.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mandy G.

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

End of Summer Getaway

The apartment owners set us up for success with our 20mo old!!! We did not have to pack the necessary items needed when traveling with a child. The location is wonderful and walkable to many shops, restaurants, and parks! Also, the apartment is inviting and stylish and offered much more room than any hotel in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

What a beautiful home!

We totally enjoyed our stay at Rita’s lovely main floor Portland apartment! There were nice restaurants within walking distance and parking on the street was a breeze. The apartment itself was extremely clean and well stocked. Be aware that it has a railroad plan meaning you have to walk through one bedroom to get to the other bedroom. This was stated in Rita’s paperwork but we did not read it until we were close to arriving. We would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

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

Portland Perfection.

We absolutely loved our stay at the Globe House. The neighborhood was residential and perfect with kids with two parks nearby. We had a car so it was convenient to get around but if you don’t mind walking, two blocks down the hill was a few of our favorite local spots. The owners were responsive and although they lived upstairs, it never was an issue for us. Parking is on the street but we always found parking. The kitchen is well appointed with necessities, the natural light in the living room in the mornings is worth the early wake up, and the history of the home is magical. Our kids loved having a spacious tv area while I loved sitting in the bay window. The rooms are railroad style but perfect with kids. Portland was great to us and we welcomed the slow pace feel of Themis place being from Miami. Portland Perfection.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D., Flower Mound

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

Midweek stay in Portland

Overall, the property was as advertised. Like most listings on VRBO, the communication with property manager was great. No issues. I believe the property manager/family live above this space on the second floor. They were quite and unobtrusive with lots of nice touches throughout the house. Although you didn't have the house to yourself (which they clearly stated in the description), it was nice space that felt similar to hotel. Older, charming house. Some quirks (uneven floors, go thru one bedroom to get to the other) but you would expect that in an order home. Fairly quite neighborhood and some cool spots within a short walk. Seem to be a nice mix of families (mostly) and singles. Good choice is your looking for a good value in the family neighborhood in Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Nice location just up the hill from lots of restaurants and shops. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and had all the things you would need
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kind hosts, close to awesome Pho and Nordic candy shop!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and clean great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ryan and Rita Pierce on the Hill

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We are travel-loving international family of four, from Cape Cod and Lisboa, Portugal. We call Portland home since 2007, and that has been our place between world explorations since then. We have travelled around the world several times and have found our favorite nooks in far and near places. We love meeting fellow travelers, as well as families who are adventuring and exploring. Ryan has his own business striping running tracks allover the Northeast, while Rita is a marine environment scientist and engineer who speaks 5 languages. We have two young daughters who have been exploring the Globe with us since birth, and who go to school right on our street in this super friendly neigborhood of Munjoy Hill.

Why they chose this property

Since 2007, the Munjoy Hill has become the hip neighborhood of Portland, with easy parking, its proximity to the breathtaking Eastern Promenade overlooking Casco Bay, as well as the amazing sunsets over the cityscape and Back Cove. Even though this is a residential historical neighborhood, super cool restaurants, cafes, breweries, stores, and little markets abound within a few minutes walk. We love the community and all the families we are friends with in the neighborhood!

What makes this property unique

The Globe House is from 1876 and the historical vibe is present, but with the renovation we underwent, the apartment is bright and relaxing, with the World traveling feel. We love it!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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