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The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries

Find tranquility in our little oasis on Munjoy Hill where history meets modern comfort.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Smart TV, books
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Property manager

Ryan and Rita Pierce on the Hill

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

The Globe House on Munjoy Hill Amazing Sunsets Walk to Breweries

About the neighborhood

Map
ME, Portland

What's nearby

  • East End Beach - 17 min walk
  • Merrill Auditorium - 18 min walk
  • State Theatre - 3 min drive
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 3 min drive
  • Maine Medical Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Twelve - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Duckfat - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coffee ME Up - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lolita-Munjoy Hill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amato's - ‬14 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Portland vacation 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.

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The Globe House on Munjoy Hill - Walk to Breweries Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kendalyn D.

Great stay!
We had a great time staying here! The space is well decorated, clean, and the location is great: just up the hill from great restaurants and breweries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

We look forward to returning.
Comfortable, clean, very well decorated apartment in a pleasant, walkable neighborhood. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbe B., Baltimore, Md.

Beautiful details, warm and welcoming
Lovely, good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Home V.

A great spot in a great city!
The photos drew us in, and the reality did not disappoint! Great location, easy parking and close to two bus lanes. 7 minute walk to watch the sunrise, bagels 4 minutes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tisha W.

Great stay
We rented the property for our visit to Portland due to our daughter’s graduation. It was a perfect spot for our weekend trip. Great location. Walkable to all of central Portland. The owners are very helpful and responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Perfect spot
The Globe House was the perfect spot for our friends gathering. The accommodation was clean and comfortable with many thoughtful amenities. Rita made sure we had everything we needed and the book in the apartment had great recommendations for restaurants and activities in the area. Would definitely book again when in Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Friends Trip to Portland
Artfully decorated and located walking distance to restaurants and parks. This was the perfect place for me and friends to visit around the table, watch a hockey game on TV, walk to restaurants, heat up take out, and was close to site seeing museums and light houses. The host was quickly available for suggestions. Check in and out was simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth B.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Very nice and clean apartment but listing is misleading
We very much enjoyed our stay. Great location, extremely clean, and great hosts. However, the listing is misleading, there is no access to rooftop patio or the back yard. So there is no view of sunsets or even of Casco Bay. This was definitely one of the major selling points and a bummer when we checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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

Laura B., Cambridge

Great spot.
Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cori A., Fairbanks

Fantastic location and home
This rental was clean, bright and fun. It worked well for our family if 5, which is often hard to find. We enjoyed being able to walk so many places, but also being able to park right out front on the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Details!!
Thoughtful in every way. From the welcome greeting of wine and coffee, to the gentle send off. Excellent location, beautiful home and the best views! Will highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perla R.

Mrs Perla Ricardo
We truly enjoyed our 3 nights stay at the globe house, it’s very clean , the kitchen has everything we need with if we are cooking . The bathroom and shower is also very clean. The backyard view is also spectacular watching the sunset. Rita is such a great host , she’s very accommodating and attend to our needs if we ever have one!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Voytek S., Overland Park

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

Errika J.

Munjoy Hill Magic
This adorable and stylish apartment is even better in person. The hosts REALLY have thought of everything to make your stay beyond comfortable. The neighborhood is fantastic & a wonderful place to stay in Portland. PS- The beds are so comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Terrific trip
Portland is a super fun and funky place, and our stay here was the same! The Globe House was the perfect place to take in all that Portland has to offer. We walked everywhere! Owners were super responsive and their booklet of ideas and suggestions had something for everyone. The beds were really comfortable and the kitchen was fully equipped. We really enjoyed the beautiful home and our stay in Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Fantastic stay
We had an amazing stay at the Globe House. The space is beautiful and bright and beautifully appointed. The kitchen was very well stocked and everything was very comfortable. Great for kids. Pull out couch in the living room was super comfortable. And the location of this home cannot be beat. Walkable to lots of great restaurants. Great but peaceful neighborhood. We would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori C., Boston, MA

Home away from home!
Globe House was the perfect home base for our family of four in town for a Labor Day weekend wedding. The location was great and the apartment was impeccably clean, the kitchen well appointed, and the entire space artfully decorated. Our hosts Ryan and Rita were welcoming and responsive. They thought of all the little things to make us feel at home, including a chilled bottle of wine that awaited us upon arrival and everything we needed for morning coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

All the crunchy comforts of home
Loved our stay in this compact, joyfully decorated first floor flat on Munjoy Hill. The view through the bedroom windows is stunning. The kitchen has just the right mix of equipment, the living room is cozy for family hangouts, and communication with our hosts was top-notch. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy G.

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

Stacey M.

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

William B.

Top of the Hill
Ryan and Rita are wonderful, attentive hosts with a wealth of information about the Portland area. The apartment is everything it appears to be in the online photos, light, spacious and airy with a Mediterranean feel. The art is tasteful, the kitchen is user friendly and the beds are very comfortable. We have stayed on Munjoy Hill several times and this is our new favorite place to stay. The surrounding area continues to grow in a nice way with new restaurants and friendly locals. Thanks for the garden goodies and the flowers!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021