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Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
In Bangor's historic Whitney Park District, Big Red House offers a cozy retreat with a renovated master bathroom and memory foam gel mattress toppers. Explore the nearby Penobscot Reservation, Bangor Historical Society, or downtown's shops and restaurants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available

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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 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.)

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We ask very little of our guests! But we kindly ask that you load any dirty dishes and run the dishwasher if there are dishwasher pods.
And if it’s Sunday, please take the trash barrel filled with your trash, to the street, for Monday’s pickup.
No need to strip the beds! Enjoy!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please add $50 per dog. Pay through resolution center. Or let us know when you book and we will add the fee. Thank you!
$125 cleaning fee. NO CATS PLEASE!
Additional guests past 2, add $15 per person per day.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No noise after 10 PM. Be respectful of neighbors.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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, a first aid kit, 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

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 neighborhood

Map
ME, Bangor

What's nearby

  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Eastern Maine Medical Center - 7 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nocturnem Draft Haus - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Portland Pie Company - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home located?

This family-friendly Bangor vacation home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum, Hollywood Casino at Bangor, and Maine Savings Amphitheater. Maine Discovery Museum and Bangor Farmers Market are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to enjoy seeing family

Wonderful house and staff and host! Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood where we can be together!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Excellent Stay!

Our family and pups love staying here on vacation! Room enough for all, including an office, it’s a comfy home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Old Home

Easy check in, quick responses from host. Beautiful old home, well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

The place was easy to get to at nights and was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BrH

Great house. Felt like homeand close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool House!

We loved our stay at this house. The historic charm was a great touch to our visit to Bangor , loved the kitchen and the two staircases. Thanks to Cindy for a nice easy stay. Would stay here again if available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Polly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Bangor Was the Perfect Hub

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 2nd Time

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

I needed a home base for being out and about visiting with family and friends, this place was perfect! I didn’t see any ghosts, despite my fears :) the host was quick to respond to my questions, and I had everything I needed there. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luciana Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Holidays

We chose to spend the holidays at the BRH while visiting my sister who is a graduate student at UMaine. It was perfect! Spacious, clean, warm, and close to everything. We had a lovely family time!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A step back in time

The property was very eclectic and was a fun place to stay. It is very spacious and fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House!

We came up from NJ for the weekend to bring our daughter to UMaine. BRH is adorable! Clean, spacious and just a great old house. Close to downtown Bangor and not far from the college. Would definitely stay again and already have recommended to family if they ever come visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY J C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jordan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great centrally located spot in Bangor for small or large groups!

We stayed at the big red house for our wedding weekend. Plenty of space for the girls to get ready the day of the ceremony and also plenty of space for friends and family to stay afterwards! The BRH is located so close to pretty much everything the Bangor area has to offer and offered so much space and accomodations. The place was clean and the neighborhood was quiet, the host Cindy was great! 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ewa D., Ballston Lake, New York USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gem

This house has so much love in it. The kitchen was exceptional and somehow I felt like I was back home to my childhood staying at the BRH. We loved the fact we could walk around and tour all the site including Stephen Kings home just 7 minutes walk away. The home had everything we needed and more. Thank you for having us, we loved our stay. P.S. it’s a great ride to Acadia / Bar harbor and not too far. Great for day trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy retreat

This property met our needs for our recent trip. We had one night that was a little warm due to unseasonable Maine heat, but we were otherwise comfortable as the weather cooled in the evenings. The beds were comfy and the kitchen was indeed the gathering spot. We wished for more ceiling fans but realize this is an historic home. It's charm outweighed our concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homecoming with Friends

We found this property while looking for a place for 6 friends meeting up for Homecoming at UMaine. At the time the property listed sleeping for 5, but the property owners helped out and added an additional twin bed before we arrived. The house was clean, and well furnished inside. Check-in and check-out were easy. The house is interestingly designed. Bedrooms upstairs can only be accessed through other bedrooms or a bathroom, and everything seems to connect to each other. It's definitely unique.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great old home

Great location, plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

RHE OF SUNSHINE GROOMING

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
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We lived our time at the BRH and can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just WONDERFUL!

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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College visit

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025