Turn Of The Century Cabin On Private Island

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10153 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Explore the area

Forest City, ME

Grand Lake1 min walk
Five Islands24 min drive
Houlton, ME (HUL-Houlton Intl.)68 min drive
McAdam Railway Station77 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Fish, swim, water ski or just relax and watch the sunrise on the back of the island or the 8 mile sunset view form the porch when you escape to this one of a kind rustic cabin located on a 26 acre private island on pristine East Grand Lake. The cabin was built in 1907 and remains in the same family today(4 generations).
Many upgrades including 6 skylights, refinished floors, propane lights stove, and refrigerator. Off the grid lighting and a quiet generator provide comforts of home like a hot shower, electric lights throughout house, TV and DVD player, and for charging devices.
A care taker will be available to make your stay comfortable and worry free, providing assistance needed including transportation to and from the island and assistance with your gear and provisions.
Canoes and kayaks and peddle boat free to use.
May and September are particularly good Salmon catching months. June, July and August great swimming and bass, perch, trout fishing. World renowned bass fishing lake, Spednic, is in same town of Forest city. St Croix waterway is in Forest City as well, great stream fishing.
Also Mud lake falls access by car or paddle, guided day trips available. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgu4np

Enjoy the solitude and watch the Bald Eagles(nest on island) soar by from the front porch. A Registered Maine Guide is available for hire for fishing trips, canoe-kayak trips, wake boarding, water skiing, knee boarding, tubing and sunset cruises! Power Boat and Jet ski rentals available.

Property manager

Peter Morley

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total

Pets considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

On porch and outside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

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 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

Brookton

Located in Brookton, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Lake and Five Islands.

Forest City, ME

What's nearby

Grand Lake - 1 min walk
Five Islands - 24 min drive
Maliseet Trail - 68 min drive
McAdam Railway Station - 77 min drive
West Grand Lake - 93 min drive

Restaurants

Millyard - 42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Turn Of The Century Cabin On Private Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Turn Of The Century Cabin On Private Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Turn Of The Century Cabin On Private Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Turn Of The Century Cabin On Private Island located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Grand Lake and 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Five Islands.

9.8

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

30 July 2023

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

Best vacation to unplug from the world!

Peaceful, relaxing, wonderful place! We enjoyed every minute of our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob V.

18 Aug 2022

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

A month in paradise!

My wife and I found ourselves in a situation where we needed to move from one house, but our new home would not be ready for about a month. On somewhat of a whim, we decided to look for places where we could "just get away from it all" for a month. With that as background, this cabin on the island was amazing! Kayaking or swimming in the lake whenever the mood strikes you, plenty of space for campfires. Most awesome to me were the hummingbirds and the loons - both were so beautiful in their own ways, and the hummingbirds come so close if you're sitting still! My only warnings to potential renters is that this is really just a few steps above camping. If you're open to that, go for it, you won't regret it! But, if for whatever reason that isn't for you, I might suggest checking elsewhere. Peter the owner was great on check-in and check-out, helping us take all our stuff to and from the island on his boat, and keeping in touch with us throughout the month. I give this property the highest recommendation, with the one caveat I mentioned before, and cannot wait until we can have a chance to visit again!

Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

29 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island wilderness getaway.

Fantastic setting. Most relaxing vacation for us ever. Host was very attentive.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audra G.

21 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true gem

Peter’s cabin is a true gem. Nestled in a wooded island with picturesque views and immediate access to East Grand Lake, it is an ideal, rustic escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Peter is super friendly and available when necessary, but never intrusive. He was timely with our arrival ( + forgiving when we were late) and helpful in hauling all of our belongings (we are a family of 4 with young kids and a disabled dog). Super dog friendly, btw. The canoe, peddleboat and kayak afforded family fun exploring the surrounding shores of the island. We were able to run the generator for a hot shower, but otherwise found that the propane lamps and solar panel charger for our devices were sufficient and we enjoyed the simplicity of the experience. We cooked a lot in the kitchen, and found the propane- powered range and refrigerator more than met our needs. I am already longing for the sound of the wind and loons on the lake, and look forward to our next visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Carrie K.

22 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A rustic Maine cabin on a beautiful lake

We enjoyed swimming and fishing on the beautiful lake. The cabin is a rustic old hunting/fishing escape. A great place for families looking to get back to nature. Very dog friendly.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021