Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home

Bangor, Maine
$349 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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 oncelumber 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 2600 sf. 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, Hollywood Slots 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.) And enjoy an edible gift from us to you just for choosing the BRH!
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.)

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2600 Sq Ft (242 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Allan

    Submitted Sep 17, 2022

    Stayed Sep 6, 2022

    The house has lots of character, is very clean and well maintained, and is convenient to the centre of town. It was a good base to see the area as even Bar Harbour is a pretty easy drive.

  • Arthur

    Submitted Sep 13, 2022

    Stayed Sep 11, 2022

    Fantastic house with ample space and close to Waterfront Auditorium. Great communication with owner Cindy who has really made the Big Red House very comfortable. Great place to stay in the Bangor area.

  • Adam

    Submitted Jul 30, 2022

    Stayed Jul 29, 2022

    Very nice home in a historic ditrict. Was as described and owner communication was excellent. Highly recomend

  • Chad

    Submitted Nov 24, 2021

    Stayed Nov 18, 2021

    Thank you for sharing your lovely home!

  • Submitted Jun 24, 2019

    Stayed Jun 14, 2019

    This place is in a great location, a short walk downtown and to waterfront concerts. The house is very clean and cozy and the owner is great to deal with.

  • Joshua K.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Everything went well with this stay- it is a bit of a long walk to downtown and up a hill back, but the housing worked well.

  • Kelleen Z.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Host was great communicator and house was everything we needed. Wonderful historic house and also very quiet.

  • Chris L.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Great location and a comfortable home. Enjoyed ourselves and Cindy was a suburb and communicative just!

  • Natalie C.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    Cleanliness

  • Robert G.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Everything went very well. Great space and all the rooms had character.

  • KK M.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    This property presented just as described on VRBO. The home is on a quiet street, is convenient to town, is clean, & the kitchen is especially well stocked for a rental. Maybe the best part of all is that the host is so attentive! Any message I sent her through the VRBO app was very promptly answered! The majority of the sleeping area is upstairs. Gratefully, there is a front & back staircase - & I suggest using the front one! The back one has REALLY narrow steps! Enjoy your stay in this top-notch home!

  • Mary H.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Excellent location. Loved the claw foot tub!

  • Donna P.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    Great location and so unique.

  • j s.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Wonderful house.Extremely peaceful.Gracious host.Definitely recommended.

  • Peter B.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    BRH was an excellent selection for us for this trip. The property is well maintained and presents as described in the listing. The house is close to the airport and downtown Bangor. The communication with the property owner was easy and efficient. We would recommend BRH for your next visit to Bangor.

  • Timothy S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Great location, plenty of room.

  • Tina W.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We made a trip to visit our daughter but it was also to help her open up her Pet Salon in Downtown Bangor. The house was a perfect location to her apt and the shop. The pictures on VRBO are what the house looks like inside.Remember it is an older home but has beautiful wood work throughout. It is a plus to have two bathrooms and a large kitchen as a gathering place. There is a deck with a fenced in backyard. The yard is shaded so just like anywhere can be hard to grow grass, there is a small front and side yard too.The owner went above and beyond for me on this trip. I had a special request and she was able to make it happen. I can’t say she will always be able to but for my request she did. Let’s just say my wife was very happy and I got bonus points for being a fabulous spouse. Ok on the stay, we do recommend this place and would stay again. The owner communicated with me when needed and allowed us to check in early but with traffic we weren’t able to take advantage of that extra time, unfortunately…but she was very accommodating. There is coffee, filters and a few things in the fridge that others may have left. So book the BRH and enjoy your stay like we did

  • Emily S.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    We lived our time at the BRH and can’t wait to come back again!

  • Christine B B.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    We only stayed one night at the big red house, but we absolutely loved it and wished we had booked at least another night! So comfortable, clean, spacious, everything we could need for a fabulous night. We will definitely stay there again when we’re visiting Bangor. Thank you so much!

  • Timothy T.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    My family stayed for a college visit to the University of Maine. The location was very convenient and very comfortable. If available for future dates I will be in town I will definitely stay there.

  • Connor M.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 22, 2025

    The photos do not do this house justice. It is absolutely huge. The neighborhood is impressive, as all of the other homes are similarly large and historic. The owner is kind and responsive. I have absolutely loved my stay here and I would highly recommend it if you are ever visiting Bangor.

  • Ann M.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 16, 2025

    Great house. Felt like homeand close to everything.

  • Katherine L.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    We loved the house. We stayed here once before in 2021. The whole process was smooth, communication was wonderful, house was spotless and comfortable, hosts are easygoing and very reasonable with no fussy rules. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much!

  • Alex B.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 5, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay at The Big Red House in Bangor! The home was spacious yet cozy, providing a welcoming atmosphere perfect for families or groups. The location couldn’t be better—just 10 minutes from anywhere in Bangor, making it easy to explore the area. The house was impeccably clean, and the kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals. Check-out was a breeze, with a simple process that was especially appreciated after a long trip. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable, convenient place to stay in Bangor!

  • Pam P.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 25, 2024

    Easy check in, quick responses from host. Beautiful old home, well maintained.

  • Karla M.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    We were in town for a concert and the location was perfect . We will definitely stay here again and will recommend to friends and family. Lots of space, very clean and well appointed. Thank you Cindy!!!!

  • Julie W.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    Friends and I went to a concert in Bangor and stayed at the BRH ! It’s on a quiet street but still close to the venue and casino.

  • ליאור ש.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    The house is great, it has everything you need. The kitchen is well equipped, there a a lot of rooms. The neighberhood is nice and quiet. it is loacted just 5 minutes driving from Maine saving theathere, on the way back from the show, while everyone stood in trafic, we walled back to the house ! Cindy was great, answering all our questions before and during the stay .

  • Julie T.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Wonderful! Cindy the host was fantastic, very responsive. Nice location. Great house! Loved the kitchen especially!

  • Polly V.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    We had a wonderful time. Bangor is great to take day trips and has some really great restaurants. Our accommodations were good. We wished there had been dressers, closets or armoires for hanging and storing clothes Otherwise, the house was lovely and very nice.

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$351+
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