Photos on the VRBO listing simply do not do this property justice! If you are looking for secluded, beautiful surroundings, and a quiet place to relax, you will not be disappointed! Our family, my husband and I, along with our 2 adult daughters, who are both professional musicians, loved our “working” vacation; we made countless music videos in breathtaking settings, most of which were right out the door of our cabin!
The cabin’s location was even better than we hoped; the property’s scenery varied from the changing tides and tide pools, to granite boulders, the moss-covered trail through the forest, and the shoreline scattered with shells, as well as incredible sunsets!
The cabin itself was comfortable and well appointed; it is not fancy or near restaurants or tourist attractions, but those things were not a priority for our family anyway! We cooked & ate almost every meal there, enjoying the views. We loved the cabin’s rustic, comfortable interior, completely surrounded by nature. A few logistical items to note (we had no issues, just sharing information!): 1. The only TV was in an upstairs sleeping loft, accessed by steep stairs (ladder-like, but more steep), so not super convenient for larger group (or those with mobility issues) to watch a movie together. 2. Sound carries throughout the cabin, so not much sound-privacy, but that wasn’t a problem for our family! 3. You will likely want to purchase bottled water for drinking/cooking/making coffee, as the water has a high mineral content. 4. The Four Corners Shop ‘n Save Supermarket was very well stocked and convenient (about 25 mins from cabin); so make a stop on your way, if you plan to cook meals at the cabin (it isn’t too far if you forget something though), and there’s also Mannaford’s Market in Jonesport; it’s smaller, but closer!
The Great Wass Island nature preserve’s Mud Hole Trail was awesome, though not for the faint of heart, it’s definitely worth your time, especially if you want to enjoy nature instead of crowds! We also spent time in Cherryfield, a pretty little town with antique stores and a cute coffee shop, The Paisley Loon.
Communication with the hostess was easy and helpful. We would be thrilled to stay there again!
If you would like to see the surroundings, search for our daughters, “The Finestrung Duo”, on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, & you will find music videos from our time in Maine (most were recorded on or near the property)!