Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home

9.8

Outstanding(101 Reviews)

House in Bangor, ME

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

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.)

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Bangor, ME

Nearby attractions

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

26 mi

Cole Land Transportation Museum

2.4 mi

Cascade Park

3.1 mi

Belfast Armistice Bridge

44.8 mi

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Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home

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9.8

Outstanding(101 Reviews)

House in Bangor, ME

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Bangor, ME

Nearby attractions

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

26 mi

Cole Land Transportation Museum

2.4 mi

Cascade Park

3.1 mi

Belfast Armistice Bridge

44.8 mi

Reviews

9.8

Outstanding(101 Reviews)

10.0

Sep 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.

10.0

Sep 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 .

10.0

Aug 2024

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

6.0

Jul 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.

10.0

Jul 2024

What a charming home. It was fun walking through all the rooms and seeing the history of the house. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom towels were super plush. Our host, Cindy, was so great to work with. We stayed in the heat of July and Cindy provided fans for the bedrooms since there is no a/c. We were able to visit Acadia and Bar Harbor while we were there. Great downtown to drive through as well. Thanks for allowing us to stay!

10.0

Jul 2024

Definitely recommend a stay here if you're in Bangor. Perfect spot for concerts and shopping.

10.0

Jun 2024

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.

10.0

Jun 2024

Wonderful house and staff and host! Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood where we can be together!

10.0

Apr 2024

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!!

10.0

Mar 2024

Property is conveniently located near the downtown. Walkable (wether permitting). Love the historic charm of this home!

10.0

Feb 2024

Beautiful historic red house, CLEAN, owners were very responsive

10.0

Jan 2024

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”!

10.0

Nov 2023

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.

10.0

Oct 2023

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.

10.0

Oct 2023

Well kept

10.0

Sep 2023

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!

10.0

Aug 2023

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.

10.0

Jul 2023

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

10.0

Jun 2023

Not for people with disabilities. Not many electrical outlets for all your plug in communication devices but workable.

10.0

Jun 2023

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!

10.0

May 2023

Communication was pleasant and spot on from the the time we booked to the time we left. Beautiful house and neighborhood. Enjoyed walking the neighborhood and very close to Stephen Kings property! Easy drive to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Super fast to get to airport and you can walk to downtown restaurants and shopping. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you! ♥️

10.0

Apr 2023

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

10.0

Mar 2023

The Big Red House brought out all our favorite memories of European B&Bs without having to share space with anyone. Rooms were - even better - than pictured. Spacious (really really spacious). Blinds perfect for late sleepers. Terrific kitchen.

10.0

Mar 2023

Beautiful house that was perfect for a week away from home! Kids and pups have plenty of room and I had an office to work from. Definitely recommend and will definitely return!

10.0

Jan 2023

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!

10.0

Oct 2022

The BRH was beautiful. Plenty of space. Very well appointed. We enjoyed our visit.

10.0

Oct 2022

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.

10.0

Oct 2022

I have nothing but praise for the Big Red House and Cindy. We had plenty of room for four adults and 2 dogs. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was a great place to hang out…I especially enjoyed the window seats. All of my communications with Cindy were pleasant, informative and all questions/concerns promptly addressed. On arrival we were greeted by a plate of muffins and a very nice note on the chalkboard. If I am ever fortunate enough to visit Bangor again I would definitely want to stay here. Thank you Cindy!

10.0

Sep 2022

BRH exceeded our expectations. The location was superb. Accommodations were very welcoming, reminded us of home. We especially enjoyed the kitchen accommodations. We were able to be creative and compose such dishes as: Lobster pizza, lobster and roasted asparagus quiche, and ribs with roasted zucchini and baked potatoes. We loved that we could cook for ourselves on vacation, and have plenty of pots and pans to do it with. We were able to “stay at home” on a rainy day, and be comfortable. Highly recommend

8.0

Sep 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.

10.0

Sep 2022

This is such a charming old home, in a nice old neighborhood in Bangor. Great communication, great location, and plenty of amenities.

10.0

Sep 2022

Great stop off point for our trip to summit Katahdin. The home was beautiful, well stocked and very clean. Love the history of the home as well.

10.0

Sep 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.

10.0

Sep 2022

We were in town for a concert and it was perfect!

10.0

Sep 2022

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!

10.0

Sep 2022

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.

10.0

Jul 2022

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

10.0

May 2022

Great stay in Bangor

Great stay in Bangor

Very detailed instructions for check in and communciation with the manager was prompt. House was spotless, and everything we could need was at our fingertips. Had a great time - hope to visit Bangor again sometime in the future and will definitely stay in the Big Red House.

10.0

May 2022

Quiet Restbit

Quiet Restbit

My stay in Bangor was such a joy and comfort at this little red house. I felt right at home and even had a small home office to work. Such a quiet neighborhood, but still very close to the downtown area.

10.0

May 2022

Awesome place in the perfect location

Awesome place in the perfect location

This was a wonderful couple of days! The house is very well setup and immaculately clean! I am coveting a kitchen like the one in the house for my house! The muffins left for us was a very special touch! Cindy was super quick to respond to questions and was a wonderful host! We’ll definitely be back when we are in the area and need a place! Even though temps were in the 90’s, the house stayed cool and comfortable…a rare thing in Maine when it is hot! Book this house…you won’t regret it!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Bangor?

The average price for a rental in Bangor is $161 per night. This rental is $253 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home ?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home

House in Bangor, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Bangor, ME

Nearby attractions

Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home

House in Bangor, ME

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Bangor, ME

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Bangor?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Big Red House - Historic Bangor Home ?

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