Room D - 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. The Hallowell Historic Rooming House is newly renovated house that was built in the 1820s by a philanthropist and abolitionist. There is a granite tunnel that leads from the house to the river. The third floor was used as a dormitory possibly for freedom seekers. It is a post and beam house where all of the beams have been exposed. The house is designed for long term accommodations if needed There is designated space in the pantry and under the counters for groceries. Each room has it's own refrigerator and there is designated space in the common refrigerator and deep freezer. Room D has a premium twin size Leesa mattress, en suite half bath and private shower in the gym. Cot available for second guest. All rooms are cleaned and linens and towels changed weekly or after each use Complimentary laundry for guests who stay 2 nights or longer lbut limited to two loads per stay; laundry soap is provided. FIVE REASONS TO VISIT HALLOWELL, MAINE (Website hidden by Airbnb) Common spaces include a fully stocked kitchen, gym, seasonal outdoor kitchen, hot tub, media room with super large TV, balcony with river view. Eight bicycles in assorted sizes, two tandem kayaks, four solo kayaks and two paddleboards are available for complimentary use. Sauna is now open. I do not live on the property, but I am close by and available by text. There is a lot to do in Hallowell. We have a live theater, live music, many different restaurants and shops. Vaughn Woods is nearby with walking trails. The Kennebec River Rail Trail goes through Hallowell. The Kennebec River is a great place to kayak and see bald eagles soaring and sturgeon jumping. We have complimentary bicycles and kayaks to use. The Kennebec Explorer bus stops nearby. Bedrooms are cleaned and linens and towels changed after each use. Common areas are cleaned weekly. Housekeeping includes dusting, polishing and vacuuming. 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. 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.