Location: Machias, Down East, Maine, USA (90 Minutes from Bangor, 3.5 Hours from Portland.) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, Studio + Loft (Sleeps 2-5)
Keywords: Cabin
This charming, rustic cabin is on Six Mile Lake near Machias, Maine, approximately 7 miles from the ocean. It's perfect for a writer's retreat or relaxing holiday away from people, traffic, pollution, and many of the trappings of modern life.
Please note that the cabin is completely off-grid. It does not have indoor plumbing, running water, or electricity. But it does have a fairly well-equipped kitchen with an old-style sink basin, a propane-powered refrigerator, and a conventional, propane-powered oven and stove. It's most appealing to hikers, campers, and people who love the peace and solitude of the outdoors. It has 250 feet of (private) shore frontage, and when you are sitting on the dock, you'll have almost complete privacy.
Dogs of any size or type are welcome at the cabin and will have plenty of space to roam off-leash. There is only one other cabin located anywhere near ours, however it's barely visible from our place, and it is rarely used.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : There is a twin mattress and also another double mattress in the loft.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Please note -- there is no running water in the kitchen. However, there is a normal sink basin for washing dishes by hand using water from a large jug that can be filled directly from the lake.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : This is an apartment-sized fridge with plenty of room for a week's worth of groceries for two people. An excellent grocery store, called Hannaford, is located 6 miles away. It closes at 9 pm on most days.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : The deck overlooks the lake and is approximately 150 feet away from the water.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : There is a private, somewhat sandy area that is good for swimming. I hesitate to call it a "beach," but it easily allows people or dogs to wade into the water.
- Lakefront : The lake is about 50 yards from the cabin deck.
- Lake View
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Water View
- Other Amenities
- Two canoes and a rowboat for guests to use.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : We have two large dogs ourselves (a Bernese Mountain Dog, and a Newfoundland) and we are very comfortable having guests bring their house-trained dogs to the cabin. It is fine for them to roam off-leash; there are rarely other people or dogs anywhere near the cabin.
- Kid Friendly : If you are bringing children, our only request would be that you bring your own life jackets for them. We have some life jackets (for using the canoes), but they may not be the right size.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Age 25 and older.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking is ok on the deck.
- Activities
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Other Activities
- There are boat tours nearby that offer whale watching -- please go to the Machias Chamber of Commerce website for more information. The lake has trout in it that are most easily caught in the early summer months.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$475/week (June-October)
$95/night (3-night minimum) off season (April, May & November)
+ 7% Maine Lodging Tax
No additional fees for pets or cleaning
Rental week is Sat 3:00 pm-Sat 11:00 am
Credit card payments through PayPal are accepted, however, checks are preferred.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Machias
We love the Maine Coast, and we also love freshwater lakes. This region of Maine is often overlooked because it is remote and not as well-developed as other coastal areas to the south. We found the place by accident one summer when we were staying at Cobscook Bay Cottages in Perry (a very nice place to stay if you are looking for an ocean-front cabin in Down East Maine.)
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
The cabin is very private and is located at the end of Six Mile Lake in the town of Marshfield, Maine, approximately 10 minutes from Machias (pop. 2,500). When you're at the cabin you normally won't see anyone else all week long. The lake is small, so it isn't suitable for power boats, so that means it's quiet and also unpolluted. The water is tested every year and is clean enough to drink (though this is not advised).
The cabin is very rustic, and it's completely off-grid. The fact that it lacks certain amenities including electricity, running water, and indoor plumbing means that it's not for everyone. But for the right kind of person, it's perfect. It takes longer to do certain things (like wash dishes), but it can make you slow down in a good way. And if you are used to being connected 24-7, it can be a relief to be disconnected for a while. (You can always go up the road a bit if you really must be connected.)
At night it's incredibly peaceful and relaxing. We light the oil lamps, fire up the woodstove (on cooler nights), and listen to the loons.
Owner's Map of Machias
Owners Anne Golden and Nathan Neorr Current Residence: Cincinnati, Ohio. Anne is originally from Manchester, Maine, and Nathan is originally from Houghton Lake, Michigan. Anne is an intercultural trainer and communication skills coach, and Nathan is a stage and voice actor. They live in Cincinnati with their two big dogs -- Alice, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and Sophie, a Newfoundland.
Property Photos
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- Charming, rustic cabin on pristine lake - Machias, Maine Lake Front Vacation Cabin
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- Dock and very private swimming area - Machias, Maine Lake Front Vacation Cabin
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- VIew from the dock - Machias, Maine Lake Front Vacation Cabin
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- Cozy living room overlooking the lake
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- Cabin entrance and ladder to sleeping loft
Traveler Reviews (6)
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Guest: Denise
(Jamaica Plain, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/02/11
Just back from my third summer stay at this cabin, and I'll be back next year. I love this place. Quiet, cute, relaxing, beautiful, secluded. Close enough drive to some of the best places in Maine (that is if you can get yourself to leave the cabin). Great place to vacation with dog/s. Awesome lake for swimming. Bliss.
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Guest: Nancy and Mike G.
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Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
We had an awesome time staying at your cabin last week. It was exactly what we hoped for. Thanks for making it available and taking such good care of it. It is a very special place, and we loved being there.
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My favorite vacation rental
Guest: mbippy
(asheville,nc)
Date of Stay: 08/28/09
Review Submitted: 09/23/10
I have stayed here 2 years, and plan to stay next year. I experience the ultimate relaxation here, and enjoy hiking and seeing the countryside downeast.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Guest: Naseem
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Date of Stay: 08/15/09
Review Submitted: 04/07/10
I've been meaning to write to you and tell you how much I enjoyed my time at the cabin. The cabin was every bit as good as I expected it to be. My friend drove up with a cello, my guitar and my fishing gear. The latter didn't yield much apart from a 6-inch brown trout, but it was relaxing to fish nonetheless. On our last day, we rode our bikes on the great trail that goes through Machias, and 25 miles to the Northeast, then looped around and returned under light rainfall. Apart from that, I was pretty lazy. I cooked a lot on the BBQ, sat on the dock, played guitar, swam many times a day, and watched movies from Hannaford on my laptop in the evening. Hopefully I'll have a chance to return in the future. Thanks for hosting!
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Guest: Marie
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Date of Stay: 07/11/09
Review Submitted: 04/07/10
The cabin was absolutely fabulous and it was exactly what I expected. I really needed to get away, and since we did not have cell phone service at the cabin it was perfect. I went swimming every day. The amazing thing about the cabin was the peace and the bird life around it. I took the liberty of filling the bird feeder and I wrote about some of our experiences in the "cabin log." I think I even heard a coyote one night! Most days we took day trips to various hiking spots like Cutler, and my son being a teenager liked to sleep a lot in the morning. So I would wake up, make my coffee and sit on the dock and be by myself. It wasn't like being in a motel room somewhere where you need to get up and get going. It was very nice just to BE! I expect the kind of people who will enjoy the cabin will have some camping experience. You can think of "roughing it" if you are used to hotels, or you can think of it as luxury camping if you are used to camping. Thanks so much, and if you are going to let out the cabin regularly please keep me on your list for a week in July.
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Guest: Martha
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Date of Stay: 09/05/09
Review Submitted: 04/07/10
I just had the best trip and I really fell in love with your cabin. I'm already planning when to go for next year. The weather was great, with a few days in the 60s, and the rest in the 70s, with very little rain and lots of clear nights to see the stars and full moon. I took 2 days to ferry over to New Brunswick, where the whales were easily seen from East Quoddy Head. I drove to St. John to see the old public food market, and stopped into Cohill's on the way back -- great suggestion! I enjoyed the food and the conversation. I really liked Helen's and the Bluebird Cafe, too. Sometimes I spent the whole day at the lake swimming and paddling in the canoe with the pups. They had as much fun as I did. Thanks for providing such a special place to get away.
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