Studio w Parking in Portsmouth Historic District

Entire rental unit in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Barbara
  1. Superhost
  2. 14 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Vibrant neighborhood

Guests say this area is walkable with lots to explore, especially for dining out.

City view

Soak up the view during your stay.
Sunny private studio in 175 year old historic townhouse, with private entrance, kitchenette, and ON-SITE PARKING INCLUDED in the heart of the Historic Downtown District.

Perfect for a couple's getaway, week+ work stay, or local family 'guest room'. Filled with light, art, and eclectic furnishings.

One block from Market Square, amidst restaurants and shopping. 2 blocks to Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth Harbor, and public parks.

*Site of Daniel Webster's home.

The space
First floor southwest corner with high windows, non-working but charming fireplace, in historic building. Daniel Webster and his family lived on this site!

Two twin beds are combined in the Studio to make one king + there’s one deep bench/child’s bed, and one pack-n-play for a baby/toddler.
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Convenient kitchenette to prepare coffee/tea, refrigerate a few yogurts or beverages, and maybe warm up left-overs from Portsmouth's amazing restaurants. This is in no way a cook's kitchen.
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Compact bathroom and walk-in shower. *(Please note this is a small dated bathroom, but it has a venting fan and great water pressure.) We supply one set of towels (bath+hand+wash cloth) per guest per stay for energy conservation and efficiency.
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Need even more room for family, working, or separate lounging? Then also book the 2-level Apt 2 and/or the 1-bedroom Apt 1--or rent the whole townhouse building--by searching Airbnb for "Portsmouth Historic District Townhouse w Parking" and "Historic 1 Bedroom w Parking."
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The property is managed by the owner who lives just three blocks away, and hosted and cleaned by Meghan, a local, self-employed small business owner. She is utilizing Airbnb's *Enhanced Cleaning Protocols*, and compostable disposable towelettes are also provided for guest use for cleaning/disinfecting during the stay, if desired.

Guest access
Separate private entrance. Entire space is private and for guest use only.

South-facing shared patio by parking lot for fresh air, dining, or just getting warm even in winter.

One off-street parking space included, right next to private entrance.

Other things to note
There are other guests in upper floors who all use a separate entrance.
*The entire townhouse can be rented: 3 private units can sleep up to 10 guests.
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We are sticklers about energy conservation—no open windows allowed during heating or AC season, lights should be off when you’re out, etc., and we supply one set of bath towels per guest, per stay, for water and energy conservation. (Longer-length stay guests can request cleaning/laundry during their stay for an extra fee, or request gratis replacement towels weekly.)
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The steam heat system is unusual for most people--it fires only at a set low point so radiators cool between firings. We provide space heaters for auxiliary heat as desired.
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Brand new reproduction state-of-the-art insulated windows were installed in December 2024, making for a much warmer and quieter experience.
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The cleaning fee of $60 is rolled into the base fee, and 100% goes to the house cleaner. We want you to know that the people tending to your rental are paid a fair and living wage for their work (which is higher than the national average here in the Seacoast).
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We do ask guests to strip their beds and wash any used dishes/glassware/utensils before they check out. This helps make cleaning safer for our housekeeper, and housekeeping rates reasonable.
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Please keep in mind that this is a vintage historic building with quirks as well as charms.
We strive to provide a space with both character and comfort, and are proud to be locally owned and managed.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

City skyline view
Courtyard view
Fast wifi – 275 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 1 space

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Rated 4.81 out of 5 from 401 reviews.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This historic downtown district neighborhood has everything: dining, bars, parks, theater, shopping, historic sites—you name it! And you can walk to all of it. A bonus: we are just a couple of blocks from Market Square, but just outside the central downtown noise.

Meet your host

Superhost
878 reviews
4.83 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Dartmouth, Phillips Exeter
My work: Artist, Teacher, Family Business Manager
she/her artist with builder/designer husband As hosts, we default to giving you your space. But we are more than happy to give directions or advice about restaurants, beaches, walks, or excursions. As travelers: -we live and travel by the golden rule -we are pretty tame, but like an adventure every now and then, and love to be outside

Barbara is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Meghan

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm