Room C - private bath, full gym & sauna

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. The rooming house is self checkin. See instructions Room C is a sunny room on the second floor with ensuite half bath and private shower in the gym. it has a full size bed, full size fridge and view of the Old South Church. There is also a coffee maker and electric hot water kettle. All of the common doors have digital locks for 24-hour access. The bedroom door also has a digital lock with a chain lock on the inside. Guests will have access to a fully stocked kitchen with numerous small appliances and a seasonal outside kitchen with hot tub. The cook stove is natural gas. There is also a media room with a huge screen TV and four power recliners. Off the media room there is a balcony with a spectacular view of the Kennebec River and park. In the daylight basement, there is a gym with two ellipticals, one tread mill, one bicycle and free weights. Each piece of equipment has its own personal TV. Laundry is complimentary for guests staying five nights or longer; there is a dryer and washing machine with steam cleaning. Laundry soap is provided. TVs are loaded with amazon prime and Spectrum cable. An Orbi mesh system provides super speed internet on all floors. We do not live at the rooming house, but we are located just around the corner. I am always available by text at (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) You can probably tell that I work for L.L. Bean. I am a home agent providing technical support. My office is located off the gym. Hallowell is a small coastal community on a tidal river and estuary. The house is within two blocks of downtown in a quiet residential neighborhood, No steep hills to climb. Many walking and bicycle trails nearby. Vaughn Brook and trails is a short walk up Second Street. The carriage trails are known as "hobbitland," characterized by granite bridges and gurgling waterfalls. There are also trails around Jamie Pond and the Hallowell Recreation Area where the town beach is located off Town Farm Road. if staying two nights or longer, complimentary L.L. Bean bicycles of all sizes are available for getting around. Complimentary L.L. Bean kayaks and paddleboards are available for use on the river that stretches from Waterville to the coast. It is an easy trip down or up the river to explore the historic downtowns of Augusta and Gardiner. Kennebec Explorer provides bus service and has a stop in Hallowell. Kayaks, paddleboards and bicycles are for guests staying two nights or longer. State Capitol, 4 minutes, 1.8 miles I-95, 7 minutes, 3.1 miles Augusta airport, 8 minutes, 2.9 miles Riverview Psychiatric Center, 10 minutes, 4.2 miles Maine General Medical Center 13 minutes, 7.7 miles Togus VA Medical Center, 15 minutes, 7.5 miles Inland Hospital, 25 minutes, 23 miles Augusta City Hall, 7 minutes, 3 miles Augusta Civic Center, 12 minutes, 5.1 miles Marketplace at Augusta shopping mall, 11 minutes, 4.9 miles Harold Alfond Stadium, 26 minutes, 23 miles Colby College, 29 minutes, 23 miles Bates College, 39 minutes, 34 miles University of Maine in Farmington, 51 minutes, 36 miles University of Maine at Augusta 11 minutes, 4.9 miles Concord Coach Lines, 12 minutes, 6.1 miles L.L. Bean, 41 minutes, 40 miles Bath, Maine 38 minutes, 34 miles Portland, Maine 55 minutes, 56 miles Bedrooms are cleaned weekly during extended stays and linens and towels changed after each use. Common areas are cleaned weekly. Housekeeping includes dusting, polishing and vacuming. I love to clean and make thing things shiny. Please let me know if you are sensitive to room fragrances and what size bathrobes you need if staying two nights or longer. L.L. Bean sizing is generous. I have XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL. During the season for guests who stay two nights or longer, we have complimentary L.L. Bean bicycles, paddleboards and kayaks to use on the Kennebec River Rail Trail and Kennebec River. A liability release form must be signed prior to use. The rail trail stretches along the river through Hallowell for about ten miles from Augusta to Gardiner. The boat landing is just one block away and we have a kayak cart for getting the kayaks and paddleboards down to the water. The Kennebec River is a wonderful place to kayak or paddle board and an easy excursion to Gardiner or Augusta to explore their historic downtowns. There are eagles and ospreys soaring and sturgeons jumping. There is also a swimming area at the Hallowell town beach about three miles inland.