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Just a step outside of the hustle & bustle

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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Phillips, ME

Sugarloaf Mountain
Smalls Falls
‪22 min drive‬
Sugarloaf Ski Resort
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Just a step outside of the hustle & bustle

This home is located outside the rural town of Phillips and is an outdoor adventurer's dream come true. It is an ideal basecamp for all of your outdoor activities. Its located in close proximity to 3 downhill ski areas, hundreds of miles of cross country ski trails, hundred of miles of ATV & Snowmobile trails, not to mention the Appalachian Trail.

Back in the late 1800’s this home was built for a small family of farmers who wanted to live just outside of the bustling town of Phillips. In the early 1920’s the family lost everything and the home was sold to a wealthy merchant who lived nearby. The merchant converted the home into a barn for his draft horses and it remained in use as a barn for the next 40 years. When the merchant passed away, the structure sat vacant for roughly 10 years until my Uncle Charles & Aunt Mary decided to purchase the property. Charles was a carpenter from New Jersey and made this house his final project….. that he never really finished. Charles passed away early in life leaving Mary to create the home that you see today.

Property manager

Noah Hetzell

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Phillips

Located in Phillips, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Blue State Park and Richardson Tract, while Stanley Museum and Ski Museum of Maine are cultural highlights. Maine Huts & Trails and Powder Dreams Ski Shop are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain biking and hunting nearby.

Phillips, ME

What's nearby

Smalls Falls - 22 min drive - 22.1 km
Webb Lake - 24 min drive - 24.5 km
Mount Blue State Park - 28 min drive - 23.8 km
University of Maine - Farmington - 40 min drive - 36.2 km
Sugarloaf Ski Resort - 59 min drive - 63.6 km

Restaurants

‪Home Burger - ‬13 min drive
‪Country Delight - ‬12 min drive
‪Valley Brook Variety - ‬5 min drive
‪Cornerstone Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Dunham's Lobster Pot - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just a step outside of the hustle & bustle pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Just a step outside of the hustle & bustle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just a step outside of the hustle & bustle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just a step outside of the hustle & bustle located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Mount Blue State Park, Smalls Falls and Day Mountain. Mount Abraham is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

16 Nov, 2020

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

Relaxing

Fantastic experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graham B., Bolivia USA

12 Aug, 2023

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

Country living

The location of the house is amazing. There are atv trails around that you can go ride on. Very quiet neighborhood. The only thing i would change is have some kind of phone service. But the owner did fair warn us of the issue. So all in all it was very peaceful and quiet. Much needed vacation

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

27 Nov, 2022

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

Hunting trip

Had a fantastic time in Phillips, weather was a little warm for hunting! But just nice to get away.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

22 Aug, 2022

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

This lovely farmhouse was a perfect location for our hiking plans of area waterfalls & mountain vist

This house (especially the kitchen) was well stocked with all the essentials needed for a great vacation. We also appreciated all the games & movies geared for children. The layout of this cozy home also provides enough space & privacy for family or groups of friends to be able to spread out on rainy days.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

21 Nov, 2021

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

Had a great week of deer hunting, the weather was perfect and we got deer thanks Noah

Everything we expected 👍🏼

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy K.

6 Oct, 2021

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

A Place to Rest and Enjoy Maine

It was a great experience! I would recommend this property and Host!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin H., Elmer

14 Aug, 2021

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

Phillips, Maine

This was a nice authentic maine cabin experience. Enjoyed the peace and quiet. Had great quiet time which I needed. Close the attractions I wanted to see. Reminded me of going to maine every summer as a kid and staying in my family's cabin. Loved it. Host was readily available and very nice. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

31 Jul, 2021

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

Good location, nice house

Enjoyable!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roy H.

26 Jul, 2021

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

Peace and quiet

This property is the essence of rural Maine. Quiet back road with minimal traffic. I grew up in a similar town about an hour away and the atmosphere is very similar. I was happy with the homey atmosphere. The only advice that I would give anyone is to bring a good supply of bottled water. I’m very familiar with having well water in a home and there is a slight reddish tinge to the tap water at this property. This issue is not addressed in the property description, so there’s no indication for those who would have a problem with it.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angelica G., Rockland, Maine USA

28 Jun, 2021

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

As listed

Friendly host

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy G.

31 May, 2021

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

Quirky, rustic cabin

Remote, peaceful and the host was great. Definitely a great value. No internet and very limited phone service. We met so many wonderfully nice people with only one nosey exception. . Small's Falls is close and absolutely beautiful.

Stayed 15 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

1 Sept, 2020

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

Perfect location to access ATV trails!

My boyfriend stayed at the property last year for a guys weekend. He loved it so much that he suggested it for a family vacation. We were not disappointed! Enough space for the five of us and the fur babies. We loved the easy access to the miles of ATV trails, the closeness to the river, and the peace & quiet. We had a great stay and will definitely book again.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

10 Aug, 2020

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

A great peaceful place

Enjoyed our stay - you would also - no doubt

Stayed 50 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

17 Sept, 2019

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

Enjoyed our time at Mary's Retreat

Loved this old house/cabin. Just outside the little town of Phillips. Very off the grid - no internet or TV reception, weak cell phone signal. Place was rustic, but very comfortable. Had everything we needed to prepare meals. There is a decent sized grocery in town where we were able to buy everything we needed including newspaper to keep up to date. No TV reception, but good collection of DVDs, games, books available. Went into town to the public library to use the WiFi. Very peaceful and quiet.

10/10 Excellent

John W.

11 Jul, 2019

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

Amazing and quiet

This was an amazing property. It was just what we were looking for with zero distractions from our busy life. Thanks very much

10/10 Excellent

jOHN W.

5 Jul, 2019

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

Close but private

This house had plenty of room to sleep and play. The sleeping areas were separate from the kitchen and living room. All the basics were there, such as kitchen tools , bedding , tv , and it was clean. We did not need heat or air. The windows were open day and night and it was great sleeping and sitting in the day. We would rent it again.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

8 Jan, 2019

Cozy rustic cottage

The house is quaint, cozy, and lovingly cared for. We had no cell reception for our ski weekend to celebrate the New Year, and it was perfect! We were able to relax in the comfort of a home that had everything you need and nothing else to distract you from the area or the environment. You could tell you were staying in a house that was cared for by a family looking to create a welcoming environment, instead of just a cold, uninviting place to stay where someone rents just for profit. Will love to come back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R., Winthrop

28 Sept, 2018

Amazing

Wonderful place to stay !

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian B.

4 Aug, 2018

The property was beautiful...

and in a quiet area. We saw only 1 car the entire time we were there. There was plenty of room for the 5 of us. The only thing that could have made it better was a few board games for the kids to play. Otherwise we had a great time just hanging out in the evenings.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018