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Private modern off-grid lakehouse with guest cabin

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 17107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Lake view
    Lake view

Explore the area

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Oakfield, ME
  • The Museum of Vintage Fashion
    34 min drive
  • Houlton Regional Hospital
    34 min drive
  • Grand Lake
    64 min drive
  • Houlton, ME (HUL-Houlton Intl.)
    39 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private modern off-grid lakehouse with guest cabin

Beautiful, new off-grid lake house on Skitacook Lake, miles away from the nearest telephone pole or paved road. Enjoy time with family and friends around the campfire, fish and swim of the dock, hit the ATV trails, or relax on the balcony. Bring your canoes, kayaks or paddle boards to explore this unique lake with rocky shorelines and beautiful views. Large groups (10+) will have the lake house and guest cabin. The lake house sleeps 9 and the guest cabin sleeps 8.

Fully-furnished kitchen with propane appliances. Propane lights throughout the house or flip a switch for electric lights (Kohler generator). On-demand hot water, propane monitor, wood stove, recessed lighting, charcoal grill, large stone fire pit, picnic table, and outdoor seating. Unplug and unwind with a library of books, boardgames, and cribbage (Aroostook County favorite). Bring the whole family - friendly, well-behaved dogs welcome - and don't forget the kids' bikes. Children and off-leash dogs roam freely on this safe and private dead-end dirt road.

Plenty of parking to trailer your ATV, side-by-side, or boat. Canoes, kayaks and paddle boards can easily be launched and stored lakefront at the lake house and guest cabin. Mattawamkeag Lake, Pleasant Pond, and Va Jo Wa golf course are less than 25 minutes away in historic Island Falls. There is no WiFi (or TV) at the lake house and cell reception is limited.

Feel free to spread out into the guest cabin yard and gather dead wood and fallen branches for firewood across the road (part of the lake house property). Skitacook Lake hosts resident loons, wild rabbits, turtles, and the occasional moose. There are only a couple dozen camps on this secluded lake, truly a hidden gem.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony
  • 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from The Museum of Vintage Fashion and 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Houlton Regional Hospital
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Michelle Hersey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1150 sq ft (107 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Friendly, well-behaved dogs welcome.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Lake house and guest cabin are not childproofed.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Private modern off-grid lakehouse with guest cabin Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Maine Lakehouse
This was the best lakehouse my family has ever stayed at. It was quiet, comfortable, there was a dock to swim off, a raft to swim to, it was private, it hit all the best amenities of staying at a lake. My kids want to live there now (9 and 11 years old). It was really clean, had everything (I mean everything) you need to stay there. We ended up staying an extra night. The communication was very good. Everything was made easy for us. It's close to a few small grocery stores and pizza places, and is a little over an hour the the northern part of Baxter State Park. We went hiking and canoeing there one day during our stay. We could not have stayed at a better place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and worth the drive
Super clean property and beautiful location, Michelle is wonderful to work with. We will be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey S., Bath, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
What an oasis!!!
I couldn't say enough wonderful things about our stay at this property and we are already thinking of when to plan our next trip. You can tell the host and their family think of everything when it comes to their home. We had the lake to ourselves during the week. We felt very welcomed and talked to the friendly neighbors when they happened by. Our dog and our toddler couldn't stay out of the water. We were remote, private, heard the loons, and saw the stars. We left feeling very thankful to Michelle and her family for sharing their oasis with us for a few days, they are truly lucky to have this wonderful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023