The Hideaway was the perfect place to escape for a week. The cabin was clean, beds were incredibly comfortable and Sandy Pond was the perfect size to fish, swim and paddleboard on. We rented the 4 person paddle boat, which the kids used daily. The owners (who were very easy to communicate with) thoughtfully outfitted the space- from extra towels and laundry detergent to a giant deck umbrella and a big grill; we did not want for anything. Embden is a quiet spot, which is why we chose it. When we weren't at the cabin, we filled our week with berry picking in Athens, white water rafting, a waterfall hike, mini golf and the movies. We hit Walmart pick-up and Hannafords to stock up on groceries, but also enjoyed excellent meals out at Rivers Edge Restuarant in Madison, the Biergarten in Skowhegan and Riverside Breakfast and BBQ in Bingham. There is a gas station in Solon (about 10 minutes away)- with a little store, Griswold's, that has breakfast sandwiches, homemade whoopie pies and pizzas. We took the advice of another guest's review and brought a small TV for the living room to watch movies at night after our campfires down by the water. Too easy. Wifi was fast and stable. Sugarloaf is about 45 minutes away, which was a nice drive on a rainy afternoon and Rangeley is a neat lake town to check out on the way back to the cabin (the Loon Lodge has a great Happy Hour menu). All in all, don't miss out on this hidden treasure. Can't wait to return!