Studio Riverside in Kennebec
Apartment in Caratunk
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Beautiful Riverside Studio/above garage apartment, private, remote, semi-secluded. Located on the Kennebec river. A roomy studio with a view of the Kennebec river, feet from the river's edge. Large kitchen, includes everything you need to feel right at home. Located on 10 private acres, close to the Appalachian Trail and it's Kennebec river crossing. Surrounded by woods and bordered by a crystal clear stream. If you're into the outdoors this is the place for you. Hiking, biking, fishing, rafting and snowmobiling right outside your door.
The apartment has a king size bed, with a day bed that doubles as a single. The full bath is also stocked with towels, soap, shampoo, etc. and has a washer and dryer for your use. Guests will also have access to River/lake, lawn/beach area, fire pit, gazebo with double hammock, 2 kayaks, canoe and propane grill.
We are in the middle of an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. We have tons of day hikes close by, mountain tops, breathtaking views, or waterfalls, whatever you're looking for. Whitewater rafting is the big summer industry here, there are several outfitters located within 5 miles of our place. Fishing right out the front door, either in the lake, the river or in the stream that borders the property. Snowmobile trail access to ITS 87. Park you trailer here and ride for miles from the front door. There are biking and walking trails as well. We are glad to offer suggestions, or show you around.
We are next door on the property and happy to answer any questions or help with concerns. We love to meet new people and socialize but will respect your space and privacy.
The apartment has a king size bed, with a day bed that doubles as a single. The full bath is also stocked with towels, soap, shampoo, etc. and has a washer and dryer for your use. Guests will also have access to River/lake, lawn/beach area, fire pit, gazebo with double hammock, 2 kayaks, canoe and propane grill.
We are in the middle of an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. We have tons of day hikes close by, mountain tops, breathtaking views, or waterfalls, whatever you're looking for. Whitewater rafting is the big summer industry here, there are several outfitters located within 5 miles of our place. Fishing right out the front door, either in the lake, the river or in the stream that borders the property. Snowmobile trail access to ITS 87. Park you trailer here and ride for miles from the front door. There are biking and walking trails as well. We are glad to offer suggestions, or show you around.
We are next door on the property and happy to answer any questions or help with concerns. We love to meet new people and socialize but will respect your space and privacy.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Caratunk
$$$$
Reviews
10.0
This is our 5th year going back to this rental. It is worth every penny. The kitchen is equipped with anything you will need, which makes it nice. Close to tubing and rafting and the river view is amazing. Thanks again!
10.0
Full spacious Studio ! We will be returning… again
10.0
You didn’t have to leave to find something to do with the river being at your backdoor. This was by far one of the best places my family and I have stayed over 10 years of vacations. Wish we could have stayed longer.
10.0
Cozy spot that had everything we needed. Highly recommend!!. Thank you Mike and Kim for prov I deding such a beautiful space for us
10.0
Kim was so nice, the room was huge and very modern. Everything you could want. Loved the chickens and access to the river. Can’t wait to get back!!!
10.0
Kim and Mike’s place is the perfect spot in the woods! The property is a gem on the river - so beautiful. You will find everything you could possibly need here…comfort, serenity, adventure and extraordinary hospitality.
10.0
This is our 4th annual stay at this property. We love the location (lots of hiking, tubing, rafting and more). The kitchen is very well equipped. The river is gorgeous. We love this place and everything is fabulous.
10.0
Great place. Beautiful property and location. Friendly hosts. Had everything we needed.
10.0
This apt is one of the most well-equipped we have stayed in and we felt welcome from the moment we arrived. Although communication provided excellent directions, it was after dark and I appreciated seeing my name on a chalkboard outside the entry door over a window box full of gorgeous flowers to confirm we were in the right place. The king bed was very comfortable! The twin was a bit too firm but that’s a preference. The couch was perfect to curl up on and there was a basket of throw blankets s well. Window AC cooled the place easily on the hot summer days we were there. Didn’t use the gas fireplace but can picture how cozy it would be. Many games and books for adults and kids and a smart tv with Netflix, etc. The kitchen wasn’t missing anything having even spices, oil, coffee, sugar and dried creamer. Loved the linens, including quality towels in the bathroom. Did one load of laundry - convenient! Best part was the quiet, beautiful setting in the woods right on the river. Although kayaks, a canoe, and swimming were all available we unfortunately couldn’t take advantage because my daughter ended up sick during our short stay but what a gorgeous spot! Excellent explicit info on the river’s current, etc provided if we had been able to. Loved being greeted by the adorable chickens every day. Hope we can come back some day to stay more than two nights and fully enjoy this special spot. Kim was incredibly helpful with suggestions and accommodating a late check out.
10.0
We had a very enjoyable stay at this beautiful property.
10.0
Third time staying here. Love it. We’ll be back
10.0
Amazing vacation! Mike and Kim have a beautiful property along the Kennebec River and are fabulous hosts. We had an amazing time and our daughter loved fishing and kayaking. She caught 3 small mouth bass! The river is gorgeous and the apartment is cozy and clean with all you need to have a great vacation. I highly recommend staying at this property.
10.0
Mike and Kim’s apartment is such a magical place. Apt is very clean and spacious. Beds are very comfortable. AC cools entire place (although we didn’t really need it). Lots of games and books available. Well equipped kitchen. The best was just being on the river though. Kayaking, canoeing, and swimming were all amazing. You feel isolated but it made me feel safe being a few feet from their home. Mike was very helpful! We used this as a base for rafting and hiking in the area and it was perfect!!!
10.0
Located right on the river, plenty of equipment at your disposal and close to good restaurants. Just be sure to do all your shopping on the way!
8.0
We loved this place! Wish we had booked for a few more days so we could explore the area more. The location is serene by the Kennebec river. The studio apt. is really spacious, although a slightly larger shower stall would have been more comfortable. It was surprisingly tiny without a lot of places to put supplies. The kitchen is spacious and well stocked. I gave communication with manager only 3 stars because we could not find the driveway and did not get a timely reply from him. It was frustrating to know we were close but the road sign name was too low to be seen from the road and the entrance to driveway was overgrown so that it did not look like an opening to drive through. In addition there was a road crew doing maintenance on the roadway.
For clarification, instead of saying across from the 'blinking moose sign' perhaps call it a flashing moose crossing sign. I expected the moose to be flashing but it was not.
5.0
Perfect ! We’ll be back
10.0
Beautiful!
The location was exactly as described in the description. Very clean and comfortable. The bed was super comfortable. This was a weekend mom-cation get away for just me. It was quiet but beautiful. Walk to the river was easy and chairs and a little table are provided. Apartment had everything you could want as well as anything you may have forgotten to pack. I would love to come back soon with my husband!
10.0
Excellent stay! Mike and Kim took special care to make the stay very comfortable. Would highly recommend it!
10.0
Well worth it.
The place was very clean, well equipped, and well worth the money. The gas heater was a very nice touch also.
10.0
Great location and GREAT OWNERS. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was perfect. Everything from the free range chickens that greeted us to all the available amenities and river view were perfect. I must admit that we had an issue of our own making, and the owners were so helpful in their response. They kept our vacation from having a negative turn. I can't thank them enough. We would definitely stay here again.
10.0
Loved it here. A beautiful setting on the Kennebec, if you are looking for a peaceful, somewhat secluded retreat with hiking and river options nearby, this is the place!
We stayed with our teenage daughter (who loved the dog and the chickens) and the space was perfect.
There was a firepit and canoes available for use and the riverside hammock (screened in) so soothing.
Access to a fully kitted kitchen with some essentials left for you (spices, coffee/tea fixings) as well as a washer and dryer within the bathroom. Hair dryer and beach towels left for use, and the friendly and helpful hosts just across the parking area. Available but not intrusive!
A rafting company is less than 10 minutes away as was Moxie Falls and several restaurants. The Appalachian Trail was a quick canoe across the river.
All in all a wonderful vacation spot and highly recommend!
10.0
Our favorite VRBO yet!
This was our second visit to Mike and Kim's beautiful property. We love everything about this place. It has plenty of privacy. It is stocked really well. We always cook a full meal or two while we are there, so I can attest that the kitchen is great and has everything you would need. We look forward to going back as soon as we can. The location on the river is stunning. There are a ton of hikes in the area (we have done Moxie Falls but also just hiked Pleasant Pond Mountain on this trip). Highly recommend.
10.0
Great stay
This was a great place, located right on the Kennebec River. Mike and Kim are great hosts and the apartment space exceeded our expectations! We enjoyed the paddle boards and campfire provided on site as well as being close to local hikes :)
10.0
Relaxing
Mike and Kim were excellent, responsive, and gracious hosts. The space was immaculate and the bed so comfortable! Mike was kind enough to bring wood, a lighter, and kindling to the fire pit for us, and both gave us recommendations as to where to go for the best swimming, etc. Beautiful and peaceful property on the river, with chickens and cats abounding!
10.0
Rainy getaway
The apartment was cozy and well equipped-perfect for a rainy Saturday. The riverfront was spectacular and we watched several hikers on the far bank await the AT ferry. While not ones to linger at our lodgings when we travel, Elaine and I can picture a return trip to spend time by the firepit with the river singing before us.
Mike and Kim provided a great list of resources that led us to a gem of a hike on Mosquito Mountain.
10.0
Intimate apartment along the Kennebec River
This was a cozy apartment in a family compound along the Kennebec River. We arose to the Eagle searching for fish along the river, hiked near the Appalachian trail and visited Moxie Falls. Great place to relax, enjoy nature and watch wildlife in their natural habitat.
10.0
MONEY WELL SPENT
An amazing place, a great host and a river, thats all we needed but this place and area hd so much more. Be sure to stay out late and enjoy the stars. Not many places yo can see the Milky Way lit up in the sky. Would recommend to anyone
10.0
Beautiful Maine Getaway
Mike and Kim's place was the perfect inland spot for a beautiful Maine vacation. It was extremely clean, well furnished, and the kitchen had all of the basic supplies we needed. It's a tranquil spot on the river with a comfortable hammock and fire pit overlooking the water. Almost no cell service, but the wifi was good. Highly recommend for a vacation away from the ocean. Thank you!
5.0
This was an A+ experience. Every single thing about the property was beyond our expectations. The property was squeaky clean, homey, comfortable, inviting and had every single thing available that we could have ever needed.The hosts went far over and above our expectations to make sure we were comfortable, and that we had an amazing stay. They were friendly and helpful, left us amazing suggestions for local food and activities, and made us feel extremely welcome. We had an issue with a slow leak in one tire of our rental car and our host stopped what he was doing on a Sunday afternoon and started up his compressor to air up our tire. We absolutely recommend this property for any type or length of stay. The property is beautiful, comfortable, safe and clean. The hosts have taken care of every detail and were super to work with through every step of the process.
10.0
Fantastic experience
This was an A+ experience. Every single thing about the property was beyond our expectations. The property was squeaky clean, homey, comfortable, inviting and had every single thing available that we could have ever needed.
The hosts went far over and above our expectations to make sure we were comfortable, and that we had an amazing stay. They were friendly and helpful, left us amazing suggestions for local food and activities, and made us feel extremely welcome. We had an issue with a slow leak in one tire of our rental car and our host stopped what he was doing on a Sunday afternoon and started up his compressor to air up our tire.
We absolutely recommend this property for any type or length of stay. The property is beautiful, comfortable, safe and clean. The hosts have taken care of every detail and were super to work with through every step of the process.
10.0
Mike and Kims place was just what we were looking for. The place was absolutely beautiful. We had use of Canoes, paddle boards and kayaks. Kim even told us about an eagles nest along the Kennebec River. The apartment was above a garage and was perfect. The room was big, clean and the bed was comfortable.
10.0
Outstanding Unit
Outstanding location. Unit is set up very well. Everything you need. Beautiful location along the river. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway.
10.0
awesome! we loved our stay!
perfect location! excellent hosts as well!
10.0
Everything was clean, organized, and comfortable. Had more than enough amenities, activities, and information of local places. The location had chairs on the water, a firepit with all the supplies, hammock, kayaks, etc... all the extra stuff you'd want at a camp. Great stay... highly recommend!
10.0
The property is beautiful you are on the water and away from the city. This was the perfect place to unplug and unwind. I will be back
10.0
Great Getaway
The apartment was clean, well stocked and cozy. The river was very relaxing, also enjoyed the hammock in the gazebo. Our hosts were easy to connect with and were available. We enjoyed our stay!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Caratunk?
The average price for a rental in Caratunk is $256 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Studio Riverside in Kennebec. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Studio Riverside in Kennebec pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Studio Riverside in Kennebec?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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