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Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Bangor, ME
  • Popular LocationBangor Waterfront Pavilion6 min walk
  • Popular LocationDarling's Waterfront Pavilion13 min walk
  • Popular LocationCross Insurance Center20 min walk
  • AirportBangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)5 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 6
242 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 single bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 single bed
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Bath
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2600 sq ft (242 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only! NO cats or critters. $50/per dog fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Big Red House Lovely Historic Bangor Home
Big Red House Lovely Historic Home
Big Red Lovely Historic Bangor Home
Big Red Lovely Historic Home
Big Red House - Lovely Historic Bangor Home Bangor
Big Red House - Lovely Historic Bangor Home Bangor
Big Red House Lovely Historic

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.

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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 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" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pooch friendly perfection!
Four humans and one dog stayed at the BRH while in town for a canoe race! The house was welcoming and perfectly clean. Plenty of towels, blankets and a kitchen stocked with appliances that we cooked in. Nice neighborhood for dog walks and easy to get to grocery stores! Check in and out process was seamless and everything was accurately represented! Would certainly highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

leslee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Red House
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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big red
Well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
We were in Bangor for the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, and couldn’t have picked a better place to stay for a few days. The home was very comfortable and had everything you could need. The host was very responsive! As a fan of Stephen King, I also like the proximity of his Bangor home to the Big Red House. I will plan to stay here again when I return to Bangor!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J., Groveland, IL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stately home
Was fun staying in a home built in the latter 1800s. The kitchen though was completely modern. The home was quite clean and near to the sites we wished to see in Bangor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY J C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hincapie Gran Fondo
In town for a biking event, start/finish was just down the street at the waterfront. Able to walk or ride to all the festivities. Very convenient location and was a home away from home
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023