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A kitchen with built-in appliances, wooden shelves, and a window with a view.
A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and wooden cabinets.
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
A small white house with a wooden deck, a door, and a window.
A compact living space with a dining table, a sofa, and a refrigerator.

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1 bedroom1 bathroom450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Lewiston, ME
  • Place, Bates College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Androscoggin River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Auburn Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lewiston

With a stay at this cottage in Lewiston, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Bates College and 8 minutes by foot from Olin Arts Center. .This cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sisters of Charity Health System and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Central Maine Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Bates College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Olin Arts Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Androscoggin River - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Auburn Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Androscoggin Bank Colisee - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 29 min drive
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe’s - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lotus Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cage - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Feather Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps from Bates College, Quiet Cottage Retreat

Tucked right alongside the Bates College campus in one of Lewiston's prettiest neighborhoods, Our Cottage is a 450 sq. ft private retreat.

Wake up to songbirds & wander the beautiful Bates campus...or lace up & climb Mt. David for scenic views. The Maine coast is just a short drive. Situated 40 min north of Portland, we are a perfect halfway point whether you're headed to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, or beyond.

Bates family/alumni? We are a 1-min walk from the Gomes Chapel and Schaeffer Theater side of campus.

Medical professional? We're 1/2 mile from both CMMC and St. Mary's Hospital.

Amenities to make your stay comfortable:
-Fully stocked kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, French press, and Keruig. Ground coffee, k-cups, tea, and basics like cream and sugar are stocked in the cottage for your convenience.
-Queen bed in bedroom, and pull-out sleeper sofa in living room
-In-unit washer and dryer
-Heated bathroom floors
-Heat and AC
-Smart TV
-Small patio
-Cleaned with hypoallergenic and natural/organic products; linens washed with fragrance-free detergent
-Simple and straightforward booking rate, no surprise deposit or cleaning fee

Working remotely or bringing young children? Laptop stands, highchairs, baby gates and other items can be made available to borrow upon request.

Notes about this property:

**The Vibe**
This cottage is a private in-law unit next to our house, giving you your own private, separate space. We're tucked into a quiet and beautiful residential neighborhood next door to Bates College. Our cottage is ideal for guests who want to slow down, sleep well, and feel genuinely at home in a wonderful and peaceful neighborhood.

**Parking**
Free street parking is right out front, available 6 AM–11 PM. One space in our driveway is also available to you if you need a place to park.

**A Few Things to Know**
- We are not able to accommodate guest pets at this time, sorry!
- No parties or events please.

We can't wait to share this little corner of Maine with you.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We welcome your entire family!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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