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Get Away at this Cozy Escape in the Woods!

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The Log homestead
The Cabin!
The back porch for relaxing, grilling, watching the wildlife.
Jasper stone chimney and wood stove in living room.
View from the backdoor of living and dining area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Whitneyville, ME

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Get Away at this Cozy Escape in the Woods!

The Log Homestead is nicely tucked back in the woods, sitting on eighty acres of land. From the back deck you can look out and enjoy the abundant wildlife while grilling some dinner. The home is furnished with a cozy living room with windows that look out, as well as a full kitchen that is sure to please. There is a queen size bed in the main bedroom upstairs, a full size bed in the guest bedroom downstairs, and one queen size airbed in the loft upstairs. In addition, there is a full bathroom downstairs complete with a Jacuzzi tub and a bathroom upstairs with a shower. There is also a washer and dryer for your convenience. the Log Homestead is situated between two beautiful lakes, Six Mile Lake and Bog Lake, both available to the public where you can kayak and swim with the loons. It is only twenty-five minutes from the ocean at Roque's Bluffs State Park and ten minutes from a beautiful Down East Sunrise Trail for those that like to ATV, Bike, and Walk. Perfect location to enjoy the Machias Blueberry Feast. We finally got a cell tower near the house, so there is good phone reception now!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please contact owner about age of children.

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4086453
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

Machias

Located in Machias, this holiday home is in a rural area. Machias River Preserve and Roque Bluffs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Family Labyrinth and Woods Labyrinth. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Whitneyville, ME

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VeEdge - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Get Away at this Cozy Escape in the Woods! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Get Away at this Cozy Escape in the Woods!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Get Away at this Cozy Escape in the Woods!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Get Away at this Cozy Escape in the Woods!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Get Away at this Cozy Escape in the Woods! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Machias River Preserve, Burnham Tavern Museum and Bad Little Falls Park. Family Labyrinth and Woods Labyrinth are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Beautiful cabin and beautiful location

The machias area is a beautiful place and the cabin was a nice place to stay and relax in between exploring the area
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2023
We are so glad that you had a nice visit! Please come and visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay. It was a little difficult finding the house the first time coming from Machias. The lobster floats were hidden by the trees.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2022
We are glad you had a great stay. We will see what we can do to make the buoys more visible. Please come and visit again. Diane Sarao
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brynda I.

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

Lovely remote cabin

We loved getting away from everything. The full kitchen and room to relax made our vacation just what we needed. Hosts were quick to respond anytime we reached out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2022
Thank you, Brynda, I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back and visit again. Diane Sarao
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie R.

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

No internet was a positive thing!

We had a great stay! This was the perfect place to unplug and enjoy our children and make memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2021
We now have internet service!
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie B.

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

Nice place!

This was a clean well kept cabin . My only criticism is the living room furniture was not comfortable. The rest of the place was nice. The beds were comfortable . The place was well equipped and good. The location quiet and peaceful. I would recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2022
Melanie, We are glad you had a nice visit and you found the cabin suitable. We do plan to replace the cushions on the furniture for future guests as that should make a big difference. Thank you for your comments. Enjoy the rest of the summer. Diane and Chris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

We loved our stay! The home was beautiful and the surrounding area is breathtaking.

We had such a great time. The home owner was so quick to respond with anything I needed. She was nothing but kind. We brought two kids with us and they had a lovely time playing in the backyard. We visited the near by beaches which we reasonably close. We had a great stay and we would absolutely rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2022
Danielle, I am so glad you had a nice time! You were great guests and please come back and visit again! Diane Sarao
Archival

10/10 Excellent

carmine p.

WOW.. Everything you could ever hope for...!

Private, peaceful and serene. A quiet getaway nestled in the wilderness yet close enough amenities to keep the family occupied should you seek outside activities which are all only minutes away. Downtown shopping as well as tidal ocean bays are minutes away. Cabin is everything that one would imagine a Downeast Log Cabin to be, but with all the modern conveniences. Great place to make memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Lovely place to unplug

We had such a wonderful time in Chris and Diane’s homestead cabin. The house was very comfortable and clean. It is very remote, so do be prepared for no cell service. It was a perfect place to escape to from NYC, and a great opportunity for my partner and I to reconnect with each other and be together with no disruptions. Easy to get to Bar Harbor for a day trip, close to amazing hiking, coves, and coastal scenery. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2020
We are so glad you had a memorable time. We unfortunately have no control over the phone service. It depends on your service and we are in rural Maine. Upstairs works the best! Please come and visit again. Diane and Chris
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cabin in Maine

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin in downeast Maine. The listing had both pros and cons. Among the pros, the house was very clean and is well constructed. It has a very nice gas grill on the patio. The view from the patio overlooks woodlands, so you don't see a road or other houses when sitting on the patio, even though the cabin is close to a main road. The cabin is within about a mile of two lakes, which we used for swimming and paddle-boarding. It is also a short drive from Machais, which has a number of nice restaurants. The biggest negative was the furniture in the cabin, which was very uncomfortable. The couches in the living room are very low to the ground and have a thin cushion through which you can easily feel the round wooden slats. The furniture around the table on the patio consists of flimsy plastic chairs. We found the wicker chair on the patio to be the only comfortable place to sit. The bed in the downstairs bedroom is also extremely uncomfortable and small, and again very low to the ground. The bed in the loft is an air mattress. Both would have been uncomfortable to share with two people. Fortunately we only had four people in our group, but it would have been difficult to sleep six in this cabin. While the listing was advertised as having 80 acres, only about one acre of land around the house is at all accessible. The yard was filled with a lot of junk, including two car bodies, an empty refrigerator, lots of barrels, a large steel box, etc. While it had internet, it was very slow and the connectivity was poor. The cabin has a nice TV, but the internet was so weak that programs kept stopping to buffer. However, there is a DVD player in the house and a Redbox at the local Hannafords, so we watched a lot of movies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2022
I am sorry you didn't find the furniture comfortable. We have been renting for years and have never had a complaint about it. We are sorry the wifi was unsatisfactory. We live in a remote area in Maine and have not control over that. We replaced the refrigerator prior to your stay because the older one was making noises. My husband just had shoulder surgery and did the best he could to take care of the situation. The cars are used for car parts and the "junk" Is located far away enough from the house. I am glad you did enjoy the surrounding area!
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Our visit July 4th till 9th 2020

Home was clean and inviting. Did not realize we would not have cellphone connection which was hard. Thank you
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2020
Cathy, I am glad you found the house clean and inviting. I am sorry about the cell service but it really depends on the phone service you have and it can be spotty in the house at times. I find that upstairs works the best. It is rural Maine.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dianna S.

Beautiful, comfortable, clean and peaceful

We had an amazing time in Maine. So glad we found this beautiful cabin. It was clean and very comfortable for our family. Located in a perfect spot. We were able to see Maine and enjoy it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Dianna, We are glad that you found everything satisfactory. We do our best to keep the cabin clean and comfortable. It is nicely situated to navigate the bold coast of Maine, the lakes and the state and national parks. Please come and visit again. Diane
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

BEAUTIFUL LOG CABIN AND SCENIC AREA

Having stayed the previous year at Chris and Diane's vacation home (property listing #3742163) near Lubec, ME, we decided this year to visit their other "Down East" vacation home close to Machias, ME. As described and seen on the photos, amenities will abound during your stay at their beautiful "Log Homestead". The lovely village of Machias is nearby for you to explore at your leisure. Jasper beach (where you can actually lay on the warm sunbaked flat stones) and Roque's Bluff State Park are just a short drive away. Swimming, kayaking and other outdoor activities are possible at the ocean beaches. If you prefer at the lakes, both Six Mile Lake and Bog Lake are just minutes away from the homestead. I personally enjoyed hiking and biking the Sunrise Trail, but many other leisure and sport activities are yours for the choosing. One can also take a nice day trip to visit Acadia National Park and the picturesque town of Bar Harbor. I think what is most unique having stayed at the 'Log Homestead' is you have the benefit of two worlds. On one hand you have the beautiful , peaceful and private setting of a complete cabin in the woodlands of Maine and on the other, you have the nearby boundless activities that this area has to offer. Thank you again for allowing us to share in your beautiful home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

carmine p.

Quiet and peaceful.... WOW

Private, peaceful and serene. A quiet getaway nestled in the wilderness yet close enough amenities to keep the family occupied should you seek outside activities which are all only minutes away. Downtown shopping as well as tidal ocean bays are minutes away. Cabin is everything that one would imagine a Downeast Log Cabin to be, but with all the modern conveniences. Great place to make some memories..

About the host

Hosted by Diane Sarao

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Lives in Lubec, ME on the water

Why they chose this property

Incredibly peaceful and beautiful. Close to land and sea. Fun in all four seasons.

What makes this property unique

property to hunt, hike, bird watch, quad or snowmobile ride.

Languages:

English

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