Hallowell Rooming House

132 2nd Street, Hallowell, ME 04347, United States
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Hallowell Rooming House

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Scored 9
9.0
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339 reviews

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Boasting a fitness centre and views of river, Hallowell Rooming House is a homestay set in a historic building in Hallowell, 4.7 km from Old Fort Western. Built in 19th century, the property includes sauna and hot tub. The homestay also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a hot tub, bathrobes and a desk. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. You can play darts at the homestay, and the area is popular for fishing and canoeing. Guests at Hallowell Rooming House can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Maine State Museum is 20 km from the accommodation, while State Capitol is 3 km from the property. Augusta State Airport is 5 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Hallowell

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sandy
    Australia Australia
    “Comfortable and well appointed. Parking & entry good”
  • Keith
    Australia Australia
    “This was our first experience in this type of accommodation so we were a little concerned at just how it would be. Andrea has performed miracles!- Although the room was small, Andrea had managed to have a lovely bed; separate shower/toilet,...”
  • Jean-marc
    United States United States
    “Very spacious, comfortable and clean condo. Good instruction given in email ahead of time and was easy to get in. Perfect for our family of 4. Very convenient to have laundry and well equipped kitchen as well.”
  • Hélène
    Belgium Belgium
    “Andrea upgraded our stay next door to a small and cozy apt. All went smoothly and Andrea was a great host. The little city of Hallowell is very charming and you can find everything close by.”
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We were upgraded to Widow Avery house. The whole ethos was about well being with foot treatments and oxygenating the room. The location was 2 minutes to nice restaurants, ice cream parlour, at least one good bar ( only tried the one) and great...”
  • Aleksei
    Germany Germany
    “It is a very nice place, you are received by the hosts, very polite and helpful people. It was like visiting relatives . It is a pity that they are selling their house”
  • Simon
    Germany Germany
    “I had an amazing time at this lovely house! The cozy atmosphere made me feel right at home from the moment I walked in. The host was incredibly welcoming, taking the time to explain everything thoroughly, which made the entire experience so smooth...”
  • Aksentiev
    Canada Canada
    “Everything is very well organized. Everything you need is available”
  • Victor
    Canada Canada
    “Everything, it's calm, clean, everything, nothing is missing, Andrea thought of everything. She's kind, it's in the city, and walkable everywhere. My girlfriend & I just did the Ironman 70.3 and we needed somewhere to rest and focus before the...”
  • Pamarti
    United States United States
    “Every small thing is taken care of by the host! Cozy and a comfortable place for a great price. The best part is I found a Finnish sauna there. It was my first time to find a sauna in America. I was reminded of my days in Japan where I used to...”

Managed by Andrea Lapointe

Company review score: 9.5Based on 400 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

I am a Maine native with a Masters degree in environmental science from Colorado State University. I am now retired from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, but I continue to work as a home agent for L.L. Bean providing technical support and customer service. Most of my time is spent managing the Hallowell Historic Rooming House, which I have owned since 2014. You could say that the hotel business is in my blood. My grandparents owned a youth hostel in Waldenburg before the war which is now part of Poland. My mother was a German immigrant and my father was French Canadian. I speak some German and French. When I am not working, I enjoy cycling, running and traveling.

Property information

The Hallowell Historic Rooming House is just two blocks from downtown Hallowell, which is nicknamed the "New Orleans on the Kennebec." The city is a regional center for the arts in central Maine, with renowned art galleries, performing arts theaters, studios, festivals and local artists. Hallowell is also home to renowned bars, taverns and restaurants, with the downtown area having a high concentration of eating and drinking establishments. Enjoy one of 50 draft beers at the Quarry or live music at one of the taverns. The house is an historic structure that was built in the 1820s by an abolitionist and philanthropist for the Knights of Columbus who used it as charity housing for freedom seekers and others. The third floor used to be a dormitory lined with beds each with a set of built in drawers for each bed that are still present. There is a granite block tunnel that leads from the basement to the Kennebec River. The house was recently renovated with many of the original features preserved and the historic beams exposed.

Neighbourhood information

The Hallowell boat landing is just across the street. You can use one of our complimentary kayaks or paddleboards to navigate the Kennebec River, which is a tidal river and estuary used by bald eagles and osprey to fish and by sturgeons who often jump high in the air above the water. The Kennebec River was used by Benedict Arnold in his escape to Canada. You can paddle as far north to Waterville and downstream all the way to the ocean. Augusta and Gardiner have boat landings where you can tie up and explore their historic downtown areas. You can also bike along the Kennebec River Rail Trail between Augusta and Gardiner using our complimentary L.L. Bean bicycles. The Vaughn Woods is a short walk up Second Street, where you can hike the trails with granite bridges and waterfalls. There is also a museum at Vaughn Estate. City Hall has one of the oldest community theaters in the state known as Gas Light Theater, which puts on productions during the summer. There is also outside concerts on Monday nights near the deep water port on the north end of town. A farmers market is also nearby as well as a fish market with fresh fish off the boat.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hallowell Rooming House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Higher level toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Hallowell Rooming House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 4 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hallowell Rooming House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Hallowell Rooming House

  • Hallowell Rooming House is 350 yards from the centre of Hallowell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hallowell Rooming House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Foot massage
    • Live music/performance
    • Back massage
    • Personal trainer
    • Full body massage
    • Bike tours
    • Horse riding
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Head massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Neck massage
    • Walking tours
    • Couples massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Hand massage

  • The prices at Hallowell Rooming House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Hallowell Rooming House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hallowell Rooming House on this page.