We had a fun stay at the cabin! We especially enjoyed the porch which was a wonderful place to sit back and enjoy nature and your family. Perfect place for kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Marie was a wonderful and communicative host and was very helpful. Everything is accurately depicted in the property description.

Island was Beautiful, Cabin was filled with character and Marie was amazing and accommodated our every request. This is an off the grid experience and was very relaxing. The wild life and two bald eagles where spectacular and we same them multiple times a day.

We stayed at the cabin for 4 nights. Marie was there to greet us upon arrival. The boat was ready for us to take to the island upon arrival. Marie joined us on our initial boat ride to give us the lay of the land when we got there. There is a 5 gallon water cooler there for fresh water and a special cooler with ice provided to keep you food cold for several days upon arrival. The cabin is cozy with 4 twin size beds, 2 on the first floor and two on the loft. The loft is difficult to access if you are an adult. Our kids didnt have any problems accessing it. The cabin doesnt have electric or plumbing so be prepared (bring solar phone chargers or other type devices to keep you phones/devices charged) Marie provides several battery operated lights throughout the cabin. You get GOOD cell phone reception there so it was easy to stay connected to friends/family to send them pics/videos of our stay. The kids enjoyed fishing and swimming everyday (and so did I). We caught several types of fish without leaving the island such as blue gill, perch, and bass so bring some bait/worms. We would take the boat on some late evening cruises to watch the Loons and Bald Eagles which was nice. The Loons just had two babies and the bald eagles have a juvenile with the nest on the neighboring island. We also went night fishing on the boat and caught a few white perch. We would have a small campfire during the evenings and watch the sunset. There is a small town nearby about 5 miles away (Bethel) that has a small grocery store and there is also a gas station (Big Apple) where you can pickup some bait to go fishing with right off Main Street. There is an outhouse on the island with the old fashioned half moon door. Marie was a great hostess! She was genuinely proactive about wanting us to have a great stay. She was readily available by phone if needed. It felt like she was our Mom for our short stay there. Thanks Marie for a great stay!!

Our time at the cabin was absolutely magical, from start to finish. We will definitely be back! Marie was an incredible host – so thoughtful and attentive. This was a trip for just the two of us, but next time we’ll think about bringing the kids as they would love it too! This is glamping at its absolute best – no running water, and a real, old-fashioned outhouse! We made a fire in the large stone fireplace which was very romantic. If you’re looking to relax, sitting out on the rocks and watching the sunset while listening to the loons is a magnificent way to unwind - making my husband do yoga on the rocks with me was also a good way for me to unwind (and get a laugh in)! Bethel is nearby for grabbing groceries or dining out, if you’re so inclined to leave the island. We made two friends, a baby and adult bald eagle – we named the baby “Sherman” and the father/mother eagle “Mighty” (for the obvious Angry Birds reference). My husband is convinced that Sherman understood what he was saying during their conversations, and now he keeps asking if I think Sherman misses him… Regardless, his is truly “off the grid” with no WiFi or electricity, but the solar charger worked great and believe it or not, the best cell signal in Maine was on the island. We brought a couple of travel hammocks and spent hours reading and relaxing and listening to the birds and loons. We also brought our own inflatable paddleboard and kayak and spent a lot of time on the water, and the lake is great for swimming and fishing. All around one of the best vacations we’ve had in a long time!

I was looking for a Maine island cabin experience and found this listing, which looked like it was exactly what we were looking for, and boy was it. It was just spectacular. The island itself was awesome, with plenty of room to move around on, and gorgeous views in every direction. The cabin was perfect… comfortable and well-equipped, and oozing with charm and character. The beds were comfortable, the cooler, stove, and grill all worked great, and the kids loved the loft. The boat provided by Marie was awesome as well, allowing us to explore the lake and get to some great fishing spots. The fishing, by the way, was excellent! With two poles we caught over 50 White Perch over two days (bring worms). Marie was a wonderful host, very hospitable, with great communication, and she really wanted to make sure we enjoyed our stay. As long as you go into this expecting an off-grid experience, you will not be disappointed (although the solar charger Marie provided worked great, and there is good cellular reception on the island). We would not hesitate to stay here again!