BIG First floor 3 bedroom in the East End, close to ocean, parks, and downtown.

Live like a native! Comfortable and sunny first floor 3 bedroom apartment is at the top of Munjoy Hill, walking distance to the great lawn of the Eastern Promenade, East End Beach, small grocery markets, local restaurants, Portland downtown, and the Old Port. An excellent central location to explore Portland’s and Maine's many attractions. You are within several day trips to the most scenic areas in the state. Feels like home. Quiet updated vintage building, nonsmoking.

Great vintage building, updated. Contact owner about off season weekly or monthly rental, Nov - April.

There is another listing in this building with numerous reviews - its called 3BR home in great neighborhood - walk to ocean beach or downtown, parking, AC. (not being rented this year, but still on VRBO) I'm happy to answer any questions or concerns before booking, and will get back to you within the hour, usually.

Fully outfitted eat-in kitchen has large granite counter (with seating for three at the counter), a gas stovetop, ninja blender, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, and - most other standard cooking necessities. There is not a dishwasher in this unit. (Most visitors eat breakfast in and other meals out – but kitchen can be used for cooking any meals.) Full size washer and dryer available on request. Kitchen Table seats 6-9. Three counter seats in addition.

Bedrooms are comfy, with 100% crisp cotton percale sheets (like you used to enjoy at Grandma's house) and large assortment of pillows.

There are two living rooms for easy gathering and talking – one large front room with bay windows, and a second living room set up as a lounge/TV room. Great place for kids and adults, as kids can have the bedroom in the back and adults can hang out in either living room without disturbing sleepers.

NOTE: We doing extra cleaning and are disinfecting doorknobs, TV remote, counters, and other places people regularly touch, with cleaners designed to prevent virus and bacteria. Hand sanitizer and wipes available for your use at the apartment.

You will have this apartment all to yourself:
• First floor with separate entrance, 24 hour checkin (we use a code pad)
• Bright living room, WIFI, roku, netflix, UTube TV includes national and local channels
• Spacious eat-in kitchen, well equipped
• 3 comfortable bedrooms, one with queen bed, one with double bed and a twin bed, and one with double adjustable bed and TV.- Luxury 100% cotton percale sheet. All linens washed in unscented detergent.
• 1 good size Bath with new fixtures and original clawfoot tub (and shower).
• Sofa bed in second living room. Single cots and air mattresses available, with ample room to put them! And a Pack n’ Play. We can sleep up to 8 people, but with one bathroom it may make sense depending on bathroom habits, to keep your party at 7 or under.
• Close to restaurants and convenience and grocery stores
• Easy on street parking
• Whole house fast wifi
• Washer/dryer available
• Pak N' Play; (1) Stroller; (1) High chair; (1) Baby monitor (1)
• Easy walk to downtown or take a taxi or Uber - it's inexpensive and hassle-free
• Walk (2 minutes) to Eastern Prom where in summer you can sit on the lawn, get some sun, and watch the sailboats, enjoy food from local gourmet food trucks. The East End beach is at the foot of the Prom, and options for launching kayaks, etc.

This is a charming vintage apartment which has been updated for comfort - on the first floor with totally separate entrance - nicely restored. You do need to come up 4 stairs to the front porch to get in. The entire building as well as the small yard area is nonsmoking, and all guests should be aware of this.

NEiGHBORHOOD: Safe, pleasant, and popular residential neighborhood very close to the Eastern Prom (greenspace overlooking Casco Bay) and East End Beach, and also to two local markets, three fantastic Hill restaurants (Jing Yan, The Front Room, and The Blue Spoon), and the Hilltop Coffee House (all about a 4 minute walk). Walking distance (10-15 minutes) to the Old Port, the Ferry to Casco Bay's islands, and downtown Portland as well. If you want a ride, Uber or Lyfte are active here and about $4-5 to get to Old Port. (Recommended because of crowded parking there)

FOOD/GROCERIES: Walk to the small local markets or hop in your car and grab groceries at Whole Foods, Trader Joes, or Hannaford supermarket--all just 5 minutes away. Portland is a foodie town, and it's difficult to find a bad restaurant meal here.

ACTIVITIES NEARBY: From your rental, you can hear fog horns, see the moon rise over the bay, or find a great meal at the local places - about a block away. From the East End at the foot of the Prom, Portland Trails provides a lovely walking trail along the water into downtown Portland. You can take a Ferry (or water taxi) over to one of the many islands in Casco Bay to spend the day paddling or walking around, or take the 'mail boat' which stops at a handful of islands and makes a fun day trip. Outlet shopping is 20 minutes away in Freeport – easy on to highway north from the Prom.

BEACHES: East End Beach (5 minutes walk) is located at the waterfront at Eastern Promenade Park. You can rent a kayak or SUP there. Other local beaches are an easy 15 minute drive to South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, or Scarborough.
REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS: By car, everything in the region is close - In five minutes you can be in the Old Port with its world class restaurants, 10 minutes to Portland Head Light, or easily get on the highway north to the to the Freeport attractions and shops like LL Bean. And if you're flying home at the end of your visit you can be at the airport and through security in about 35 minutes.

More about “the Hill” and Portland –
Munjoy Hill overlooks Portland’s most scenic waterfront.
The Hill is directly connected to Portland's extensive walking/running/biking trail system, including a beautiful 5-mile bayside and oceanside loop. From here you can walk or bike to the beach, numerous parks, and almost everywhere in Portland! The nearby Old Port is known for its cobblestone streets, small boutiques in beautifully refinished brick buildings, the docks where fishing boats still come back home after a day of fishing, and more restaurants per capita than any other city. Portland is considered a foodie's paradise.

The Downtown Arts District is home to galleries, theatre, the symphony, the Maine College of Art, and the renowned Portland Museum of Art. Each month, the First Friday Art Walk draws hundreds of culture-loving Portlanders and visitors. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, Portland hosts one of the top-rated Farmers' markets in the country.

Downeast Magazine's recent article 'Cool on the Hill' characterizes the area around the Eastern Prom as the hippest area in Portland. The apartment is steps from the Eastern Promenade park – overlooking Portland’s best section of waterfront, a beautiful lookout onto Casco Bay - and an easy 4 minute walk to several restaurants, Rosemont Market, and Hilltop Coffee. The Old Port and its attractions - including what seems like millions of incredible restaurants, shops, and the ferry to the islands, is at the bottom of the hill – about a 15 minute walk from the house. In the kitchen you'll find an extensive personal guide to the apartment, the neighborhood and area. We’ll be happy to provide more guidance as to restaurants, sailing, ferries, etc., if you like. The number and variety of options can be overwhelming.

IMPORTANT NOTE
**Do not book this space**
if you have any hesitation living by the simple rules below.
- Noise: music, TV, and voices must be kept at normal, indoor conversational levels. If you aren't sure what that means, read this sentence out loud, like you are talking to someone seated right next to you. That's a normal, indoor conversational level. If you are playing music or TV or having a meal, and you need to raise your voice to be heard, that's too loud.
- Absolutely no parties. That includes inside your space, as well as in any of our outdoor areas.
- Quiet hours are maintained from 10pm to 8am. That's when your neighbors are sleeping so please be willing to take extra care during that time.
- No smoking is allowed in the building, including on any decks, front or back entryways, or anywhere on the grounds.
- Adult groups: If you are a group of unrelated people, I ask the responsible booking party to provide the names of those in your group and cellphone numbers of at least two - so I can get in touch even if your phone is dead! We will ask for photo IDs at check-in.
- Your responsibility: As the booking guest, you are responsible for the rest of your group! So, be sure your entire group reads and agrees to these rules. And before checking out, please walk through all rooms to check for forgotten items. Both kids and adults forget things!

About the number you book for: Groups from 1 person to 8+ are welcome to book here. There is an extra charge for groups above a certain number (see booking details). If you book your trip for a number of people that is less than the actual number of people who will be staying, please advise us well before you check in, and change your reservation. If you do not inform us of additional adults, the extra per person charge will be tripled for all nights of your reservation, and you will also be subject to immediate eviction, at the discretion of the host. You agree that these funds may be charged to the method you used to book the apartment.

By renting this space, you are affirming that you agree to the above terms, and, that you understand you are the party who is responsible for compliance and contact with the owner. You are responsible for ensuring that the members of your group comply with these rules and with the rental agreement.