Unique and Charming Home In Portsmouth's Historic District.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
$899 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

A beautifully renovated seacoast home conveniently nestled in Portsmouth’s Historic South End.

The original 12’ x 33’ section was a “Fish House” in Strawbery Banke & Prescott Park in the 18th century and was moved to its current location in 1820. We carefully doubled the size of the house while maintaining the character and integrity of the original building. All the door hardware, nails in the floorboards, coat racks, fireplace tools, goose necks andhandrails were made by a local blacksmith. The wide pine, hand-hewn boards that dress out the living room belonged to our builder’s Great Grandfather. The reclaimed bricks in our traditional Rumford fireplace are from a local mill building that was razed years ago. You’ll need to strike a match to light the burners on our original 1927 Glenwood stove. Between the skylights and windows, every room is filled with sunshine and bright light even on a cloudy day. Open windows and doors fill the space with sea breezes. The floors are soft pine. The kitchen cabinets, cherry bar, shaker style table and chairs are all handmade giving the house a very warm and cozy feeling reminiscent of days gone by but with an upbeat modern flair. There is a laundry room upstairs. The upstairs bathroom boasts a fantastic walk-in shower with Barber Wilson fixtures, excellent water pressure and a claw foot tub. The driveway accommodates two cars.

In the summer our tiny backyard is a treat with a beautiful lawn and flower gardens. The gas grill is plumbed inline, so propane tanks are not necessary. Bring your own bikes or rent them in town. Ride across the new Memorial Bridge into Kittery, ME., ride out to New Castle, or pack a lunch and ride to the beaches of Rye and Wallis Sands. The road to New Castle, the Commons and the Wentworth by The Sea Hotel are all legendary. People walk, run, bike, and drive the route every day, year-round, with cameras in tow to capture the beauty. The downtown working waterfront of Historic Portsmouth with its tugboats, ships, water views, restaurants, shops, etc., is nothing short of spectacular even in the offseason.

This is our home of thirty-five years which is pretty much stocked, very clean, and without clutter. In the pantries, cupboards, and drawers you'll find everything you'll need to cook and dine. Help yourself to anything, and replace it in kind as you see necessary.

The house is a one-minute walk to a Lobster Pound that will boil lobsters for you. It’s a five-minute walk to the Fish Market and boutique wine & cheese shop next door. If you don’t feel like cooking or eating in, stroll along the waterfront and into charming downtown Portsmouth where there are over ninety restaurants, pubs, bars, bakeries, coffee shops, galleries, and gift shops. You will also find indoor and outdoor concerts, theaters, museums, harbor tours, and special events held in the beautiful, flower-lined waterfront parks. The Saturday Morning Farmers Market a few blocks away is worthy. Except for day trips, you can leave your car in the driveway and walk or bike to everything. We think you will be pleasantly surprised by our home and won't regret your decision to stay with us.

We're happy to help you plan your trip, answer any questions, and accommodate in any way we can. Call or email with any questions, concerns, special requests, etc..

IMPORTANT NOTES: PLEASE no shoes, no pets, no smoking, and no roller suitcases rolling around in the house. This is NOT a place for loud noise, music and night parties given our proximity to our great neighbors. Maximum number of overnight people is six. In a pinch, the sleeper couch in the living room can be used, but it’s open to the entire first floor and not private.

Thanks for your interest.

A Harborside Holdings, LLC. Property.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 1600 Sq Ft (149 Sq M) Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Tennis On Site Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    5 Stairs To Reach Property Handrails In Stairways 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

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Angela B.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2023

    Stayed Sep 10, 2023

    Rob is the best host - communicative, leaving treats, checking in, and has a positive and warm demeanor. The property is gorgeous with original details from the time period but modern comforts. The location cannot be beat - walk everywhere and water views on all your walks. Steep stairs were a slight concern for older family members but they were able to navigate them. The oven that is more modern and easy to use is not in the main kitchen which was one small inconvenience. And the lighting is dim - no overhead lights as that is in keeping with the time period of the home. But those were very small issues - overall the stay was really just wonderful. We would strongly recommend booking this property with Rob! You won't regret it.

  • Sheila S.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2022

    Stayed Aug 23, 2022

    I can’t fault our stay at this great house in Portsmouth. The house has been beautifully renovated with lots of quirky personal touches. On arrival it was spotless and very well equipped with everything we could possibly need. Rob, the owner was extremely helpful in his pre visit communication, making sure that everything we needed for our holiday was provided and giving us lots of suggestions for activities, both before and during our stay. His flexibility was much appreciated as we were travelling from the UK with young family members. The location of the house was perfect- in a beautiful area within walking distance of parks, shops, restaurants and other attractions. We walked into town each evening. This was our first visit to Portsmouth and we will be back. We would love to stay at this property again.

  • Submitted Aug 22, 2022

    Stayed Aug 13, 2022

    We loooooved this house. It is so charming and neat and clean as a pin. The owner was wonderful. He had food and drink items in the fridge for us along with a cake and flowers for my daughter and I in honor of our birthdays. He was very communicative and made everything stress free and welcoming. The home is nicely located - - we enjoyed our short walks into the main part of town to go to restaurants and enjoy everything that Portsmouth has to offer. We loved our time in the house - - open windows with cool breezes but very nice a/c for the bedrooms when needed. We were so comfortable. The house was very homey and amply supplied. We enjoyed hanging out in the living room and using the kitchen most mornings for our breakfasts. Overall a truly delightful experience. Adorable, well maintained yard complete with vegetable garden and beautiful plants throughout the house. You could feel how loved this home is and so well maintained. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here and you feel completely safe.

  • Mike M.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2022

    Stayed Jul 22, 2022

    This is our second time staying here and we had a great stay again. Rob is always very friendly and stocks the fridge and pantry with items you might need. The location is a short walk to town and in a lovely neighborhood.

  • Brad P.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2021

    Stayed Aug 17, 2021

    Wonderful historic home in perfect location for mix of quiet and convenience, fully updated and retains the classic character and charm. Our hosts thought of al the right hospitality touches for our stay and are perfectly friendly and helpful. We’d like to return to this area and to this neighborhood and to this property.

  • Julia S.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2021

    Stayed Jul 31, 2021

    Everything about this stay was perfect but most of all the hosts are incredibly welcoming and over the top with their hospitality and generosity. That includes food in the fridge, text check-Ins and recommendations, use of products in their home, and super friendly attitude. Definitely will rent from them again when back in Portsmouth!

  • Jessica M.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2021

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    So glad we found this property and had so many suggestions from Rob & Joyce about where to go around the area. Would highly recommend this to anyone interested in relaxing.

  • Elizabeth J.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2021

    Stayed Jul 22, 2021

    We couldn't ask for a better location. Everything within easy walking distance (because who wants to spend vacation in a car?) but the home is on a quiet street in a beautiful neighborhood. The home is very comfortable and our host made sure we lacked for nothing. One of our best VRBO experiences yet.

  • Brad S.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2021

    Stayed Jul 9, 2021

    We couldn't have possibly had a better experience. Rob and Joyce are wonderful. The house is in a perfect location for exploring the Portsmouth area, and most everything is in short walking distance. The house was immaculate and well stocked with everything you could possibly need. We can't wait to return!!! Thank you Rob and Joyce!!!!!

  • Jody E.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2017

    Stayed Jul 23, 2017

    Rob and Joyce have represented this house perfectly. It is charming, unique, historic but with modern amenities , clean, meticulous, well appointed, and very comfortable. Three sisters and our mom spent 4 days there in July 2017 and could not have chosen a better location to explore Portsmouth and surrounding area. We walked and biked into town several times, spent time relaxing in the beautiful yard and enjoyed the peaceful area where the house is located. Rob and Joyce we so accommodating and gave us loads of helpful information to make our trip enjoyable and easy. We highly recommend it for a group of 4 adults.

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