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Classy AF Home Steps from Colby and Trails

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, stereo, printers
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Classy AF Home Steps from Colby and Trails

THE BOOKING CALENDAR OPENS ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE, INCLUDING GRADUATION WEEKEND. Lovingly renovated three bedroom home across the street from Colby College’s Senior Drive and Campus Trails. My husband’s grandfather built our house in the 40’s, we have done all of the renovations ourselves to create open, inviting spaces with unique touches while maintaining the original footprint.

From original hardwood floors, handmade glass tiles and knobs throughout the house to a custom built bathroom with radiant floor heating and a luxurious shower, our home is a labor of love.

Kitchen: new refrigerator, dishwasher and gas stove, granite countertops, garbage disposal, breakfast bar, USB outlets, handmade cabinetry, and custom backsplash all provide an enjoyable workspace to entertain. Recycling and Returnable bins are available and labeled. We don’t own a microwave. Feel free to use anything that is around.

Dining/Living Room: we removed a wall (the footprint remains with different types of flooring) and love the open floor plan it provides. The TV can turn it on the wall mount to keep you company anywhere downstairs. Please read French door instructions if you use them, they use a different locking system.

Bedrooms: our home offers three bedrooms. The master looks out on the front yard with a queen bed and 32”smart tv. The second features a back yard view and a king bed. “The kid’s room” has a back yard view and a queen futon.

Bathroom: Radiant floor heating, custom shower, and a Bluetooth speaker for shower singing will give your day a boost.

Sunroom/Entryway: this area is a work in progress, we use it for a lot of things depending on the time of year but it functions as a mud room year round.

Hall closet: we know it’s weird right now, it’s a work in progress. The toilet is totally functional and provides a .25 bath downstairs if you’d like to use it.

Basement: the washer/dryer are located downstairs. We also use this space for personal storage, but laundry facilities are accessible.

Outside: feel free to enjoy our large yard with family/friends. We love to garden and when the time is right, our beds provide a delicious, fresh summer meal. The garden is automatically watered in the morning and evening. Please harvest only what you will use and don’t forget all the herbs on the side of the garage! We prefer any flowers be left alone, please don’t cut them.

Our home uses well water that runs through a filter and a softener.

Property manager

Shelby and Arthur

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Note from host: Please clean up any pet waste in the yard.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We don’t have a baby gate for the stairs.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Classy AF Home Steps From Colby Trails
Classy AF Home Steps from Colby and Trails Oakland
Classy AF Home Steps from Colby and Trails Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Oakland, ME

What's nearby

  • Colby College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kennebec River - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Waterville Opera House - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Thomas College - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Common Street Arts - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cappza's Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classy AF Home Steps from Colby and Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Classy AF Home Steps from Colby and Trails?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classy AF Home Steps from Colby and Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classy AF Home Steps from Colby and Trails located?

Situated in Oakland, this holiday home is steps from Colby College and within 3 mi (5 km) of First Congregational Church and Inland Hospital Diabetes. Redington Museum and Tree Spirits are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Classy AF Home Steps from Colby and Trails Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., Boxford, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Lovely house. Only thing was just one bathroom bit otherwise recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing family weekend
Comfortable home close to Colby campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B., Methuen

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, quirky, eclectic, ADORABLE
Stayed here with my 83 yo parents and two of my siblings for a memorial service for my dear Aunt. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and thoroughly enjoyed the small, sweet details of the entire place. It’s obvious a lot of love and care went into the decor. So comfortable. Would most definitely love to stay again for another trip to my parents hometown!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and colorful stay
We enjoyed our weekend stay at the Classy Home steps from Colby and Trails. The home was tastefully decorated, colorful, and spacious. We enjoyed the short walk to Colby College, taking a stroll through the campus. The beds were very comfortable. Arthur is a great host, promptly answering questions we had. A perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janna M., Arlington, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The home was wonderful. Beautifuly and warmly decorated. Extremely comfortable and maintained. Hosts were responsive and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin A., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Familtñy memorial
Everything was great. Super location with town and trails close by. The owner was responsive and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara H., Boxford, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Everything was great except just the one bathroom without a vanity but the shower made up for it and the fully stocked kitchen was really nice too.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Now I know what it means to be a Super Host!!
The property was as advertised, and we enjoyed all of the wonderful little extras that were provided. We were less than a mile from Colby College which is where we needed to go. My only suggestion would be to add a picnic table and some outdoor seating in the beautiful backyard. We were very happy there and would definitely rent this property again. Oooh, what a bathroom shower!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay when visiting Colby
Clean, comfortable and incredibly close to campus for a college visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colby College weekend
Perfect house for a family visit with our Colby student. This is our second stay. Perfect place for our family. Clean, cute and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
Clean and convenient. It had everything we needed. Internet worked well, which was key to get some work done. Two of the three doors didn’t work, so that could be an issue if needing to exit in emergency with one option. Otherwise, very pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay!
We very much enjoyed our stay. The home was just as described, very clean and convenient for our purposes. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip for Ironman 70.3 in Augusta
Beautiful, well maintained house. Hosts Shelby and Arthur responded promptly to any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent House!
This was perfect for Colby Reunion Weekend! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colby graduation
Our family stayed at the house for Colby graduation. Perfect location for campus and town, clean, convenient, easy. Would highly reccomend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Very nice house right next to Colby. Convenient to everything on campus and downtown Waterville. Property is clean, everything is great, thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family weekend.
We agree with the many comments about this clean, well appointed and comfortable home. We are a three generation family visiting to watch Colby basketball just down the street. We enjoyed having plenty of space to hangout and had everything we could want. The decor is exceptional. We hope to do it again sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh M., Galveston, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter week in Waterville Maine
This was our first time visiting Maine, and this home was perfect for our family gathering. Our hosts went above and beyond, even bringing a coffee pot to us on Christmas Day when they found out the one we had wasn’t working. The home was warm, with modern amenities mixed with beautiful antiques. Radiant heat in the bathroom floors was perfect. We were very comfortable here and would stay again if the opportunity presents itself.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house near Colby College
We had a wonderful stay at this house near Colby College which is only a short walk from campus. The house had a fully equipped kitchen which we utilized. The house has an open living room/dining room and kitchen which allowed for good conversations during meal prep and clean up. The beds were comfortable. We all loved the rain shower. We would love to come back to this property for a future trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Continues to be amazing!
We really love to come up here and just relax. The property is immaculately clean, nicely decorated and very comfortable. Tremendous communication from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A True Home Away from Home
My husband and I have two boys at Colby. This home is warm and inviting. It is loaded with great amenities affording us to cook dinner for our boys and spend some quality time together. Our boys kept saying "This place is really nice!" We are looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anson C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay!
Great spot, nice space. Super convenient to Colby College. Highly recommend m!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
The perfect space. Very clean, convenient and well appointed. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house!!
We moved our daughter from California to Maine for a job. It was very convenient to be so close to Colby College. The house is just as cute as the photos show—even more so!! We will look to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022