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Waterfront cabin ‘’5 min boat access only’’, 30 mins to Freeport or Brunswick

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 689 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront cabin ‘’5 min boat access only’’, 30 mins to Freeport or Brunswick

Cold Stream Cabin

Welcome! We hope you love our cabin in the woods as much as we do!
Camp Location: Off of Cold Stream Road, West Gardiner Maine

Camp Access: It's like being on an island! The camp is a five minute boat ride from the dock and parking area on the Cold Stream Road. Please see the video embedded in the group of pictures. There is no road access to the camp but we can assist in ferrying you and your belongings to the camp. We will provide a canoe and life jackets for your use throughout your stay. If you have a boat, there is a public boat launch nearby. If you arrive at the dock after dark there are motion sensor dock lights.

Swimming is possible but not optimal.

Camp amenities:
- We provide fresh drinking water. Non potable running water is available for toilet and showers.
- Solar powered electricity for lights, cell phone/laptop charging, TV and small electronics.
- Propane cook stove, oven, refrigerator/freezer and heater.
- Access to miles of lakes and streams.
- 160 wooded acres and one mile of water frontage; both teaming with a variety of wildlife.
- WI-FI and cable are not available, although we can access internet via smartphone hotspot.
- Television.
- Outdoor fire pit.
- Outdoor gas grill and utensils
- Very relaxing atmosphere.
-Kitchen supplied with dishes and cookware.

Local dining and entertainment:
Despite its private location, your parking area and dock are only a five minute drive from the Gardiner exits of both I-95/Maine Turnpike and I-295. You are a 10 minute drive from a grocery store, a variety of excellent dining opportunities, shopping and pubs. Within 30 minutes you can enjoy Brunswick, Lewiston, and Freeport. Within one hour you can visit our beautiful coastline in Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, or Portland. It is just a bit further to the lovely, sandy beaches at Reid State Park, Popham Beach State Park, and Pemaquid Beach/lighthouse.

Information about bedrooms:
On the first floor there is a queen size bed. On the second floor there are 5 twin beds. We provide a bottom sheet and pillows with cases for each bed (two pillows for each twin bed and four pillows for the queen/full size beds).

-Please bring your own blankets or sleeping bags and bath towels.

- We have good cell reception with Verizon and US Cellular. Wi-Fi and cable are not provided.

Property manager

Pat & Bethany Sirois

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Freezer

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Kayak on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 960 sq ft (89 sq m)

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The price is SAR 469
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includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 January 2025
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Waterfront "off Grid" Within 30 Mins Freeport Bath Brunswick

About the neighborhood

Map
West Gardiner, ME

What's nearby

  • War of 1861 Memorial - 10 min drive
  • Augusta Civic Center - 16 min drive
  • Capitol Park - 17 min drive
  • Maine State House - 18 min drive
  • Cobbosseecontee Lake - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dave's Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Canton Village Chinese Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bateau Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cabin ‘’5 min boat access only’’, 30 mins to Freeport or Brunswick pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront cabin ‘’5 min boat access only’’, 30 mins to Freeport or Brunswick ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront cabin ‘’5 min boat access only’’, 30 mins to Freeport or Brunswick ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront cabin ‘’5 min boat access only’’, 30 mins to Freeport or Brunswick located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gardiner Dog Park, Johnson Hall, and Monkitree. War of 1861 Memorial and Military Memorial are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Waterfront cabin ‘’5 min boat access only’’, 30 mins to Freeport or Brunswick Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
My review
We had a beautiful experience and appreciated meeting you. Loved our stay and felt very comfortable in your lovely family home. I loved that you shared the history of it all. Thank you for being so kind, communicative and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great canoe-accessible cabin in the woods
Like the description says, there’s parking off a dirt road then about a 10 minute canoe ride to the property. My kids enjoyed the canoeing, it was an adventure when getting back at night but for us it was a lot of fun. The cabin is beautiful and offers a lot of amenities but it’s solar powered and fresh drinking water comes from bottles. There’s a sink for washing hands and dishes but it’s non-potable water. If you have camped and are used to canoeing and dealing with water at camp, it’s very accommodating and a great time. Not recommended for those looking for fully modern cabins with AC and anything car accessible. Pat and Bethany are great hosts and we always, are nearby and reachable, and we always had everything we needed. Had a great week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Wilderness Cabin
My daughter and enjoyed a peaceful week long stay on this great property. The short trips in the homemade wooden canoe were fun and the property was close to a lot of other great locations. I am planning on bringing the whole family next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, excellent family vacation.
This was exactly what my family and I were looking for property is set on the river with boat access only. Just a short boat ride from the secure parking area and you feel as though you are the only ones around. But don't worry about being any secluded if that's not your thing down it's just a short drive and has much to do. The house itself is beautiful. No shortage on beds or space. And if you forgot anything chances are they had it. The the fishing was a blast,
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Enjoyed our stay... it was close enough to town that it was convenient, and far enough away that you had privacy... good bass fishing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay at a quiet, pretty spot
My husband and I totally relaxed during our stay at Pat and Bethany’s cabin. We loved using the canoe daily and saw fish, eagles, osprey, blue heron and more! It felt good to get a break from TV, cable and internet (though access is available on your cell phone). The cabin is well maintained and clean, and the bed was very comfortable. Pat and Bethany were very helpful and available to bring our belongings to and from the cabin. The cabin is located a 5 minute canoe trip from the dock, but also only 10 minutes from Gardiner with it’s pretty waterfront, shops and grocery store. Relaxing on the dock in the afternoon with a book was fantastic. It was a much appreciated rejuvenating stay. The bottle of wine to welcome us was also appreciated!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
exactly as described
We had a great trip with a wonderful host. The cabin is cozy and very comfortable. The water is beautiful and very fun for fishing. It was a very relaxing getaway vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable Maine Stay
Pat & Bethany have a wonderful Maine camp. We enjoyed the rustic setting and appreciated how welcoming & helpful the hosts were. Be aware there is an approximately 8 minute canoe trip to the camp from your car. We enjoyed the peaceful time on the creek, it added to a memorable trip! Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning and private accommodations with caring and responsive host
If you are looking for a private, beautifully maintained and cared-for cabin with incredible kind and accommodating hosts, then look no further. Even with a toddler we were able to manage the short canoe ride from the cottage to our car without problem. The views are beautiful and the atmosphere serene. The mattresses and beds were all incredibly comfortable, and sheets provided were extremely nice as if new. Pat and Bethany were incredible hosts who accommodated all of our needs, responded promptly if we had questions, and offered us customized recommendations for things to do in the area. We not only would come back again, but hope that next time they will join us for a bbq and family time by the fire pit. They really thought of everything from bug spray to paper plates to shampoo if you forgot your own. You can tell this is a cabin used lovingly by their family, and we were so fortunate that they shared it with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Flavia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
This property is well maintained, clean, cozy and it's very clear that Pat and Bethany have put a lot of heart into making it what it is. We stayed 5 days/4nights and we found that the cabin had everything we needed. The kitchen had all the supplies to cook/eat. They also had the cooking utensils for the grill. The bathroom is pretty small but had everything we needed. We went with our 4 year-old and she also loved it there. For her entertainment, we rented a couple of redbox movies from nearby Gardiner and brought a few toys from home (there are board games and movies in the cabin but nothing really for younger kids). Although this property is located right next to the highway, we felt like we were deep in nature. While canoeing in the area we saw some deer, an owl, eagles, and beavers. We had a great time swimming right in front of the property (although as Pat indicated, it's pretty muddy). Although ticks were an annoyance, I would say this has been one of our best stays (we love the outdoors)! We had a nice balance of relaxing/hanging out at the property and visiting towns/doing tourism. I would definitely recommend this stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Pat and Bethany couldn’t have been better hosts, and their cabin is a perfect place to relax! The cabin is very clean and well stocked. We loved the adventure of getting there by boat and the cabin is very private. We caught largemouth bass, saw eagles, and a great horned owl. The wildlife is awesome, get out on the water and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woodsy getaway
As the largest group that's every stayed in the cabin I'm afraid the owners got more than they bargained for!!! Our large group of 7 fit cozily into the cabin though, and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Quiet, relaxing and off the beaten path gave us just the chance we needed to enjoy some low key family time but it was close enough to towns to make groceries and sightseeing convenient and easy as well. Pat and Bethany went way out of their way to welcome our group(twice) to get everyone over to the cabin..... Almost like staying with family!! Hoping they'll let us come back next year😁

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H., Machias, ME

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Sweet cabin with plenty of room for family... beautiful place to get away and just enjoy nature... everything we needed was there and the homemade cookies were delicious... Will definitely return..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brittany F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place to Stay!
My boyfriend and I stayed at this cabin and enjoyed every second of it. The owners were incredibly helpful and helped us get our things to and from the cabin. It is very clean and has everything you need to cook meals there. The canoe ride between the parking spot and the cabin itself was actually very easy. It felt very homey and we wish we would have booked it for at least one more night! I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

leslie k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decompress and recharge
Great property and a great location. Could not have asked for a more relaxing place to unwind and enjoy some down time. Pat was an exceptional host. Answered all my questions and concerns. Gave me the grand tour then waved goodbye and wished my a happy vacation. That's exactly what I had. The cabin is very clean and inviting. Everything you need is there. And the fishing was awesome. Was catching large mouth bass right off the dock! Would definitely recommend the experiance. I will be returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clinton F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
Pat and Beverly’s hunting camp is great! Very relaxing and clean place. We thoroughly enjoyed our mini vacation here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Quiet & peaceful. Great family time!
Our family of 4 booked the cabin so we could visit relatives in a nearby town. We have two teenage boys and they loved the "rustic" cabin and the adventure of canoeing down the river to get to our car and back. Pat was a wonderful host and we had a great time. It was just what we needed to escape our busy lives for a few days and relax. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Eric S.

Wonderful owners, Beautiful cabin, Great Fishing
My wife, daughter and I just finished staying at this cabin for 4 days in the end of July. The cabin and property were extremely clean and well taken care of. It is a very relaxing place and we enjoyed our time here. I am an avid fisherman and was thrilled by the great fishing nearby. The Cabin is situated along the Cobbosseeconte stream which is a great bass fishery. I spent most of my time fishing in the town of Gardiner where the Cobbosseecontee meets the Kennebec river because I was told that there were Stiped Bass in the area. I fished a total of around 7 hours spread over 3 days and I caught: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseeds, and an eel. The diversity of the fishery was really unique and exciting. The cabin's owners were extremely friendly, helped us transport our stuff with their motor boat, and responded quickly to any questions or needs we had. The town of Gardiner was nice and liked exploring the restaurants and downtown area. The reason I rated it 4 stars is because there were two things that we wished we could change. The biggest issue for us was that the cabin has non-potable running water. The owners provided tons of free clean drinking water which was wonderful but anything that came out of a pipe was from the river. We love to tent-camp, hike, and just be outside so getting dirty doesn't bother us but for the nightly rate, I wanted to feel clean when I got out of the shower. We used the jugs of water that the owners supplied to brush our teeth, wash our hands, and rinse our dishes. You could also hear the highway a little bit sometimes but that didn't really bother us. All in all it was a nice place to stay for several days before we headed to Cape Cod to go camping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janelle F.

Just amazing!
Everything was clean and nice and exactly as described. The area was absolutely beautiful and the stream great for swimming and fishing. Though it was pretty muddy at the bottom the water was incredibly clear without a big current. Everything in the house worked great and the only thing remotely bad about this place is that you can hear the highway which is also a good thing because you are so close to it. The owner and all the neighbors we met were so nice and it was great how remote it felt when it isn't far away from anything. The short canoe ride put us in the perfect mindset for relaxing and it was nice that so much was provided to us like firewood, games, and towels as well as a few toiletries in case you forgot and ideas of things to do. We loved it so much we started planning coming back on our second day! Well worth our 18 hour drive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gyongyi M., Wallkill

Refreshing, relaxing and adventurous
My sister, myself and our kids (3 teenage girls, ages 14 and 15) stayed at the cabin for 5 days and 4 nights. We are more city than country and we found the entire experience refreshing and adventurous. The canoe ride is very reasonable even for less experienced folks. The cabin is comfortable and is roomier then one would imagine due to good use of space. It is very clean and well maintained. There is a little cabin that is attached to the main one, and very comfortable and private. The owners are very nice and hospitable. There is no internet/WiFi, but you can bring movies to watch or use the movies available at the cabin, and re-discover family time. The girls actually had to interact with each other without electronics and ended up having a blast. They realized that there is more to life than WiFi!! You can easily reach travel destinations, local farm markets are no more than 10 minutes away. Warm blankets are enough for the night time during the summer, since the evenings were cool. We opened the windows before bed time and the cool breeze made the inside temperature perfect for sleeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

Outstanding balance between remote/off the grid and close to amenities and a variety of activities
Great setting! This is the second time we have stayed at this cabin. Easy to access by water. Less than 5 minutes by canoe and about 30 minutes from Freeport. Having the dock light up at night by solar motion sensors is a big plus when you get back to the cabin in the evening. Many deer, ducks and loons along the waterway and around the cabin. Cabin is well maintained, clean, with plenty of room and ambience. The cabin inside makes you feel you have gone back in time but with some modern amenities. Open concept cabin which is great for family fun. Kitchen has a sink, stove and refrigerator with plenty of counter space. Bath room is inside, small but efficient. Dinning room and living room have great views. There are plenty of beds and the connecting bedroom is perfect if you want to sleep in in the morning. No cable tv, which I like, but there is great cell phone reception. If you like the feel of wilderness but want to be close to amenities and activities this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Talia H.

Private and relaxing!
This is our second time staying here! The camp is super easy to get to and only a few minutes off the highway but the quick canoe ride in from the parking spot and giant forest to explore give you a feeling of privacy and relaxation that is hard find. The camp has been extremely clean and comfortable with plenty of beds and seating for our group. When we stayed there during the summer we found the fishing great, but the swimming wasn't ideal. This time during our visit we did some hiking through the woods. There are great paths along the river and around the big property. This is a great camp if your a nature lover, it gives you the feeling seclusion without the huge drive!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018