Enjoy this Urban Home for a couple's holiday retreat or a family getaway. An open concept floorplan featuring large living areas with custom, curated furnishings. You’ll admire the restored architectural elements - tin ceilings, beadboard, wainscoting, Beech hardwood floors – and photographs from the Urban Portland Series by Pietro Gallace. Enjoy a timeless story of urban life in Portland over a cup of our featured Urban Home Blend by Coffee by Design Step off the elevator and directly into your Urban Home. You’ll immediately be welcomed to a beautiful entryway featuring a solid wood shuffleboard. The open concept kitchen features an 8-person dining table built with functionality in mind. We recommend taking a stroll to visit local markets, such as, Micucci Grocery Store or Harbor Fish Market to enjoy freshest of ingredients. AM sunlight Get settled in. Your Urban Home features ample storage for everything you brought along and picked up along the way. With everything in its place and after a long day of exploring Portland’s eclectic culture, you’ll be ready for a blissful slumber on lush linens and soft cozy pillows. Each spacious bedroom features one King sized bed. Your Urban Home resides within a nationally recognized historic building with limited on-site parking. Parking is located directly behind the building by request only, and there is a nightly fee of $50. ** Please note that due to nearby construction, on-property parking is not available beginning 02/25/2024 through 06/30/2024. Guests are encouraged to park at the Cumberland County Garage, adjacent to the building. Outside construction noise may be heard within the space Monday - Friday. We apologize for any inconvenience. ** We are delighted to welcome the solo business traveler, the outgoing couple, or the entire extended family. This space will be exclusively prepared for the number of guests on your reservation. To ensure a high quality experience and avoid surprise fees, please provide an accurate guest count when booking your stay. This private Urban Home is located within the historic Abraham Robinson Block– guests can only access their specific residence. Based on the number of guests staying, some rooms may be closed and should not be used. Enjoy your experience living in the Old Port. Our local hosts are available via text for questions and assistance but may not be on the property. To access your space, you must use a digital key by FLEXIPASS. Portland's downtown Old Port district is the epicenter of the Maine experience. During your visit enjoy great food, fresh air, and beautiful scenery. This walkable area of the city is home to 150+ award-winning restaurants and chefs – with some of the freshest seafood and lobster in the world there is no better place for foodies to call home. The working waterfront has a charm of its own – you’ll find brightly colored lobster traps stacked along family-owned wharves and salty lobstermen pulling in their daily hauls. Just make sure to get a lobster dish at least once while you’re here. Besides a great dining experience, Maine is home to over 140 micro-breweries. Some of the cleanest snowpacks melt into the freshwater supply of the Casco Bay area, giving breweries a "blank" slate to work with. It’s why we’re known for producing some of the haziest and juiciest IPAs in the world. Here’s a fun fact: did you know prohibition started in the State of Maine? This happened an entire year prior to the federal laws going into effect. Along the historic cobblestone streets, you’ll find beautiful hand-crafted cocktails and small bites at one of Portland's various lounges. Nestled between eclectic food and drinks, locally-owned shops sell artisan gifts, clothing, jewelry, specialty food products, and artwork. The perfect Maine-made souvenir is mere blocks away. Outdoor lovers can break out of the city and enjoy winding hiking trails into the mountains. Portland's the perfect basecamp for any of these socially distanced activities: ski/snowboard adventure, bird watching, bicycling, hiking, and camping. Off the working waterfront, charter a boat out of the marina for a day on the water and a visit to one of the 365+ islands of Casco Bay. If you haven’t figured it out by now, there is truly too much to cover. Let us know your interests and we’d be happy to pinpoint you to some of our favorite local recommendations. Portland is a walkable city. It’s easy to get around the Old Port. The harbor and other main attractions are within walking distance of your residence. Should the need arise, Uber/Lyft/Taxis are available almost anywhere in the area at a reasonable rate ($7-$20). Arrive in Portland via a number of transportation options. Fly in via the Portland Jetport (5 miles away/$18 ride) or take the Amtrak or Concord Bus Line to the Portland Transportation Center (2.5 miles away/$9 ride). The Docent's Collection has secured a limited number of parking spaces guests may purchase for their visit ($50 per night). Parking may only be confirmed after a booking has been created. If a parking space is not available on-property, we are delighted to provide recommendations for nearby garages. ** Please note that due to nearby construction, on-property parking is not available beginning 02/25/2024 through 06/30/2024. Guests are encouraged to park at the Cumberland County Garage, adjacent to the building. ** Your Urban Home resides within a nationally recognized historic building with limited on-site parking. Parking is located directly behind our building by request only. Guests staying in this unit for 7 or more consecutive nights may opt-in to weekly cleaning services at no additional cost.