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Classy AF Home Steps from Colby and Trails

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Interior
Property grounds
Interior detail
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Oakland, ME
  • Colby College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Kennebec River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Waterville Opera House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Kids

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

Spare

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Hall Closet

Toilet

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classy AF Home Steps from Colby and Trails

THE BOOKING CALENDAR OPENS ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE, INCLUDING GRADUATION WEEKEND. Pet fees are 50$ PER animal. 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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We don’t have a baby gate for the stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Please clean up after your pets, in and outside.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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

About the area

Oakland

Oakland is home to this holiday home. Redington Museum and Fort Halifax are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include First Congregational Church and Samantha Smith. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Skowhegan State Fairgrounds or Kennebec Ice Arena.
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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
  • Belgrade Lakes Chain - 8 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming & Convenient

So close to Colby College. Owners were incredible - so responsive & happy to answer any questions. House was clean, quiet & well-cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing family weekend

Comfortable home close to Colby campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay!

Great spot, nice space. Super convenient to Colby College. Highly recommend m!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Lovely house. Only thing was just one bathroom bit otherwise recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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

Carl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Robin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Faye L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Marsha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent House!

This was perfect for Colby Reunion Weekend! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Justine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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 M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Marsha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lesa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Janna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh M., Galveston, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Shelby and Arthur

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What makes this property unique

Can’t get closer to Colby!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests