The spaceMain level has master bedroom, kitchen, dining room, great room w/ fireplace and full bath.
Upper level loft includes a game table, 4 single trundle beds and half bath.
Lower level has 3 bedrooms, full bath (shower) living room with propane heating stove.
Bring your power boat. The property has space for boat parking. There is a public ocean boat ramp just down the road (see Airbnb guidebook). There is public boat access to many lakes as well (Gardner is largest close lake).
Most phones seem to have cell and LTE data access from the cabin. Current Wifi internet is via satellite.
Guest accessCabin has a circular drive around a wooded area great for playing games like capture the flag. Multiple gravel pull-off areas for parking multiple cars.
Additional notesMore accessible ocean swimming at "The Commons" which is a community waterfront area about 300 yards back towards Great Cove rd at the sign reading "The Commons".
-15 min to Barren View golf course on Rt 1.
-15 min to Whispering Pine horse riding stables 289 Bay Rd, Jonesboro
-15 min to Downeast Sunrise trail access. 87 mile Multi-use trail. sunrisetrail.org
-15 min to Roque Bluffs beach has ocean and lake swimming, beautiful beach roses, bathrooms, punish tables and volleyball nets.
-15 min to Roque bluffs state park. Walking trails through forest, orchards and ocean front. Easy to moderate.
-15 min Public boat launch at Jonesboro located across the street from 106 Evergreen Point Rd. Can be used 2hrs before through 2 hrs after high tide. It is very sheltered. Roque Bluffs Public Boat Ramp (just past the state park) is much less sheltered but can be used at any tide.
-10 min to Tide Mill Creek Preserve. Hiking trail next to salt marshes and beautiful forest. Easy to moderate trail, 2 miles long. downeastcoastalconservancy.org
-20 min drive to Machias River Preserve, 5 mile trail along the Machias River. Easy difficulty. downeastcoastalconservancy.org
-20 min to Sunrise Canoe & Kayak rental on the Middle River, Machias
-20 min to Machias daily vendor fair (antiques, crafts, etc) on the Machias levy
-30 min to Jasper beach, huge pebble beach with 'singing pebbles'
-30 min to 'secret' swimming hole in gentle waterfall. From US-1 in Columbia Falls, head north on Station Road for 2.8 miles, then continue straight onto Saco Road. Go another 1.3 miles, and Saco Falls will be on the right. At bridge,
park car on roadside and walk down short path on West side of bridge.
-30 min drive to Gardner lake. Large lake with easy to use public boat ramps, restroom, swimming area. Good for boating fun as well as good lake fishing. 140 Chases Mill Rd, East Machias
-40 min to Catherine Hill Winery. Grapes are imported to Maine and brewed locally so it's actually very nice wine in a pretty setting.
-40 min to Puffin watching tours out of Millbridge (Robertson Sea Tours). May 15-Aug 15
-45 min to Tunk lake. Difficult boat launch ramp but extremely deep lake with great fishing.
-50 min drive to Tunk Mountain hiking trails with views for miles around. Easy to difficult trails.
*-1hr to Quoddy head state park and lighthouse. Miles of easy to moderate walking trail along the ocean cliffs. Breathtaking views.
-1hr to President Roosevelt, Campobello International Park. Historical tours of his summer home.
*-1hr to Whale watching tours out of Lubec, ME (Downeast Charter Boat Tours downeastcharterboattours.com) or Campabella island, NB (Island Cruises). Lots of whales and very close to shore. July 15-Oct 31.
-1hr 40min to St. Andrews, NB, Canada. Touristy fishing village
-1 hr 40min to Bar Harbor. Has many activities like shopping, Thunder hole (best at 2hrs before high tide), Cadillac mountain, rock climbing, etc
Restaurant recommendations:
-15 min to Swamp Yankee Barbeque, Jonesboro. Home made Barbecue. Casual.
-20 min to Helen's, Machias. Nice dining on the water. Casual to Upscale.
-20 min to Riverview Drive-in, Machias for ice cream and fast food
-40 min to Vazquez Mexican, Millbridge. Casual
-1 hr to Tracey's Seafood, Sullivan. Best seafood at reasonable prices. Casual.
-10 min to cook at home fresh, live lobster, Mother Shuckers
Guest interactionPlease communicate with us via the Airbnb app with any issues or questions. We are not local but will make arrangements to respond to any issues.
Neighborhood overviewThe property is located on 1.5 acres. We have a neighbor on 1 side. Lots are well treed giving the perfect sense of privacy but grocery/hardware/restaurants are only a 20 minute drive into Machias.
Getting aroundThis property requires a car to get places.
