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1 quarto1 banheiroAcomoda 8 pessoas84 m²

Comodidades populares

  • Churrasqueira
  • Estacionamento disponível
  • Espaço externo
  • Aceita animais
  • Cozinha
  • Lareira

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Escape to Tree House Island Life

Summary:
Rest easy in the Oaktagon Tree Yurt of 1 Big Sustainable Island. This off the grid unique home is perched on a 14 acre island 1/2 mile from shore on Lake Annabessacook. The 900 sq. ft. octagonal home, built around a live Red Oak tree, is designed to make your stay comfortable in the midst of the forest canopy.
Adventure! Canoe around the island, enjoy the sights and sounds of Maine's natural beauty: fresh air, clean water, and the songs of the loons.
Serving the naturally curious since 2015.

The Space:
The Oaktagon Tree House on 1 Big Sustainable Island is an octagonal home that gets its name from the live Red Oak tree (her name is Annie) that grows through the middle of the home. It's a great place to enjoy a family vacation, host a gathering, or just unplug from hustle and bustle. Step inside and you will be awestruck by the cedar panel aroma and the sounds of living in the canopy.

It has an open cathedral living/dining room with two fold out futon couches, a small breakfast table and a large dining table that seats six. Simple living is barely "roughing it" even though electricity is limited to the solar lighting system, battery powered devices, and plumbing is eco-unconventional.

RETURNING GUESTS: We appreciate folks who return year after year. Remind us of your last stay and we'll honor last year's nightly rates. If you are looking for an exception to our minimum night requirements, please reach out.

COOKING OPTIONS: Cooking is easy, so pack light. A compact and complete kitchen has all the cooking utensils you will need to prepare meals -- just bring a cooler with your favorite food, a block of ice, and we'll provide the kitchen to get the food prep done. We supply: kitchen utensils, dishes, pots and pans, French press, coffee, tea, sugar, salt, pepper, and drinking water from our homestead well. You also can cook on the gas grill with a side burner that’s on the back deck, or over an open fire.

A small indoor 1/2 bath adds modern convenience to the experience. It is equipped with a composting toilet and hand sink. Take a hot shower (available during the non-freezing season) in a separate, shared building a few steps down the path.

Warm your hands and feet in front of the small woodstove - kindling, and infinite firewood come with the accommodations. (You can't visit Maine without at least seeing a woodstove!). Use it for cooking, creating some ambiance, or just taking the chill off a cool evening breeze.

Sleep soundly in the queen size comfy bed in the sleeping loft that is made up with extra blankets and a comforter. Two futon couches convert to a queen size and a full size bed in the living room. Another lounging option is to linger in the indoor hammock that you can attach to the tree in the living room. Island life is barely "roughing it", even though there is no grid-electricity and running water.

OUTSIDE THE OAKTAGON:

The large deck looks into the canopy. It is perfect for grilling and enjoying an outdoor meal, bird watching, and having a firefly counting contest. There is also an outdoor fire pit, complete with plenty of free firewood to enjoy a fire while enjoying an evening breeze.

The Oaktagon comes equipped with a few fishing poles and a small tackle box with an assortment of jigs, flies, and line. You are welcome to use them -- just be sure to get a fishing permit before you do so you can be on the right side of Maine's fishing laws. Annabessacook is known as a world class bass fishery -- we don't even have to stock 'em -- it's that good!

FREE STUFF: Every Maine Island adventure includes: camp chairs, unlimited firewood, lantern, fire starter, matches, canoe or kayaks with life vests and gear. Explore Annabessacook Lake! On the island there is a rope swing, a mile of walking paths, benches and hammocks.

VACATIONING WITH YOUR DOG? Send us a request! The Oaktagon is pet-friendly for most of our furry friends. The dog fee is $30 per night per dog. Request permission by sending us a picture and brief description of each dog's demeanor toward other pups and humans. During the day, dogs should be leashed as there might be others visiting the island.

Guest Access:
Guests enjoy exclusive access to the Oaktagon Tree House where they can enjoy privacy and shared access to 1 Big Sustainable Island.

There's lots to do on 1 Big Sustainable Island and (as has been the tradition for generations in the neighborhood) visitors are encouraged to stop by (so expect some company from the neighborhood on the island during daylight -- after dark, however, the island is closed to the public). Activities in these shared areas include:

Hiking or walking on more than a mile of trails
Swimming
Swinging off the rope swing at the lake's edge
Cooking over an open fire
Watching the sunset from Sunset Rock
Resting in one of the hammocks sprinkled about the island
Fishing off the dock
Canoeing, Kayaking, and SUP

We are happy to provide safe luggage storage so you can enjoy free early arrival or free late departure. Guests can take advantage of the shared areas and activities either before check in or after check out.

The Neighborhood:
Annabessacook Lake is our 1400 acre backyard of clear water, good fishing, and great neighbors. Whether they are year-round residents, summer vacationers, or visitors, most folks you'll meet will tell you that they have been coming here since they were a kid.

Getting Around:
Getting to the Island: You’ve got check in options

CHECK IN YOURSELF by:

* Bringing your own boat or boat plane - we have a public boat launch, free parking for your rig at our place, and free island dock space available.
* Paddling yourself - Take one of our canoes or kayaks and paddle the 30 minute trip across the lake to your stay. We can shuttle your gear on the next ferry if you want. Or,

CHECK IN WITH FERRY SERVICE:

Free ferry service to the island runs at:
* 9:45 Early Arrival - We’ll shuttle you to 1 Big Sustainable Island early and while your stay is being prepared, you can begin your “Island Time” early. We’ll safely stow your gear and let you know as soon as your accommodations are ready.

* 3pm and 5pm - With the standard checkin ferry, we’ll move your crew and your gear to the island and help get you settled in.

Pre-arranged Ferry Service is available at other times for a one-way Fee. All paddled boats need to be off the water by sundown. Seats on all of our ferry services are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's important to make your reservation early. We'll transport your gear and all your guests on this 10 minute private boat ride.

FREE PARKING: Park in our private parking area for free. Cart your gear to our dock and begin your "Island Time" journey.

Other Things to Note:
OUTHOUSAPHOBES: We're with you!
New guests might wonder about our island, off-the-grid bathrooms. Rest assured that our compost toilets are designed with usability in mind. They smell great!

We have all been to rural outhouses where this is not the case. It's the number 1 complaint (or is that #2?). Which is why, when we built each of our toilets facilities, we did something different. Through management of airflow, separation of liquids from solids, application of saw dust, and optimizing the force of gravity, we have a composting toilet system that has been in place for years with very little odor and maximum sanitation. So rest easy: if a member of your party is an "outhousaphobe", know that so are we!

CAN'T FIND THE DATES YOU'RE LOOKING FOR?
Check out all seven of our Maine Island eco-retreat listings at 1 Big Sustainable Island.

LOOKING FOR A SHORT STAY OR WANT A SUPER DEAL?
So that guests looking for longer stays have options, our minimum night stay (MNS) requirements tend to start high in the season and then fade away. So if you've got a quick stay in mind and are surprised by our MNS requirements, please check back with us. The closer we get to an empty night, the more flexible we will be.

Same goes for our pricing: if you've got specific dates or stay in mind, book early for the sure thing. But if you're flexible on dates, flexible on which stay you want, and don't mind biting your nails while waiting for the price you like, then save the link and check back with us later. We have a first-come, first-served booking policy, but our pricing gets lower, the closer we are to an empty night.

Packing Advice for glampers: PACK LIGHT!

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
• Cooler with ice (We'll replace thawed ice for FREE)
• Favorite foods and beverages
• Cable for your cell phone (We'll provide juice for your phone recharge)
• Sunscreen and bug repellent
• Layers of warm clothing
• Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries
• Fishing permit, if you're over 16 and plan to fish
• Water shoes for swimming
• Curiosity and a sense of humor

Our Rates include:
• Free canoes, kayaks, paddles and life vests
• Dock access
• Hammock
• Camp chairs
• Unlimited firewood
• Out door fire pit
• Indoor woodstove
• Adjustable grill for cooking over the fire
• Gas grill with side burner
• Pots, pans
• Dishes
• Utensils
• Biodegradable soap
• Sheets
• Towels
• Playing Cards
• Lanterns
• Dad jokes and exclamation points!

REMOTE WORK - Wifi, cell, and battery recharges
Cell reception registers 3 bars and 5G on the island . So, with any smartphone, you can work remotely. Bring your cord and we'll take phone and laptop battery charging from there. If you need our data plan, we offer a mobile hotspot upon request. There is a catch, however. We can keep a secret, if you need us to. Telling the office how easy it is to get work done on your island adventure will be up to you!

Gerente da propriedade

Kent Ackley

Idiomas

Inglês

Comodidades da propriedade

Praia

  • Espreguiçadeiras
  • Toalhas de praia

Internet

  • Disponível na casa: Wi-Fi grátis

Estacionamento e transporte

  • Estacionamento no local

Cozinha

  • Cooktop
  • Cozinha americana
  • Máquina de café/chá
  • Panela para lagosta/caranguejo
  • Panelas, louças e utensílios de cozinha

Opções para refeição

  • Mesa de refeição

Quartos

  • Quarto
  • Roupas de cama fornecidas
  • Sofá-cama

Banheiro

  • 1 banheiro
  • Chuveiro
  • Papel higiênico
  • Sabonete
  • Toalhas fornecidas
  • Xampu

Espaços comuns

  • Fogão a lenha
  • Lareira
  • Mesa de refeição
  • Sala de estar

Entretenimento

  • Jogos
  • Livros

Áreas externas

  • Braseiro
  • Cais
  • Churrasqueira
  • Lenha grátis
  • Pátio

Conforto

  • Aquecimento

Animais de estimação

  • Permite animais
  • Aceita apenas cães
  • Até 23 kg por animal

Acessibilidade

  • Não é permitido fumar nesta propriedade

Serviços e conveniências

  • Serviços de concierge

Destaques do local

  • Às margens de um lago
  • Em uma área rural
  • Na orla

Atividades

  • Caiaque

Recursos de segurança

  • Propriedade com detector de monóxido de carbono, conforme indicado pelo anfitrião
  • Propriedade com detector de fumaça, conforme indicado pelo anfitrião
  • Kit de primeiros socorros
  • Extintor de incêndio

Informações gerais

  • Tamanho da unidade: 84 metros quadrados

Propriedades semelhantes

Políticas

Check-in

Check-in a partir de 15h
Disponibilidade de check-in e check-out sem contato
Idade mínima para o check-in: 18

Check-out

Check-out até 10h.
Check-out sem contato

Instruções especiais para o check-in

Você vai receber um e-mail do anfitrião com as instruções para o check-in e check-out.

Animais de estimação

Animais de estimação são aceitos
Animais de serviço são aceitos e isentos de taxas
Aceita apenas cães
2 no total (até 23 kg cada um)

Crianças e camas extras

Crianças são bem-vindas

Informações importantes

O que você precisa saber

Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Esta propriedade aceita dinheiro.
Festas e eventos, como reuniões de família, festas de aniversário e casamentos, com até 6 convidados são permitidos no local
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de monóxido de carbono.
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de fumaça.
Os recursos de segurança disponíveis na propriedade incluem extintor de incêndio e kit de primeiros socorros.
Esta propriedade é gerenciada por meio da Vrbo, um de nossos parceiros. Você vai receber um e-mail da Vrbo com um link para uma conta, onde pode alterar ou cancelar a sua reserva.

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Informações a área

Mapa
Monmouth, ME

Nos arredores

  • Cobbosseecontee Lake - 16 min de caminhada - 1.4 km
  • Annabessacook Lake - 3 min de carro - 1.9 km
  • Maranacook Lake - 15 min de carro - 14.4 km
  • Centro Cívico de Augusta - 23 min de carro - 24.6 km
  • Bates College - 29 min de carro - 29.7 km

Opções nos arredores

  • Aeroporto Estadual de Augusta (AUG) - 21 min de carro

Restaurantes

  • ‪Phil's Super Variety & Grill - ‬10 min de carro
  • ‪Grateful Grain Brewing Company - ‬14 min de carro
  • ‪Fast Eddie's Drive In - ‬13 min de carro
  • ‪T J's Pizzeria - ‬10 min de carro
  • ‪Sully's Tavern - ‬14 min de carro

Perguntas frequentes

Escape to Tree House Island Life é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Sim, esta propriedade permite cães (limite de 2 no total) com peso máximo de 23 kg por animal.

Qual é o horário de check-in em Escape to Tree House Island Life?

Horário de início do check-in: 15h.

Qual é o horário de check-out em Escape to Tree House Island Life?

Horário de check-out: 10h.

Onde fica Escape to Tree House Island Life?

Na orla marítima, esta casa de temporada fica a 2 km de Cobbosseecontee Lake e Annabessacook Lake. Cobbossee Colony Golf Course e Maple Ridge Island também ficam a 10 km.

Avaliações sobre Escape to Tree House Island Life

Avaliações

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10/10

Limpeza

Avaliações

10/10 - Excelente

L L., Douglas, MA

Pontos positivos: Limpeza
Great getaway
We stayed for 2 nights in the Oaktagon. Kent was an amazing host and extremely helpful and kind! He kept us very well informed before, during, and after our stay. He made it clear what was supplied at the Oaktagon and what was not, so we were able to only pack and transport what we actually needed. If you're looking for a unique getaway, look no further!
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em out. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Joseph D.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza
Great vacation stay
The place was great and secluded. Kent and Heather were amazing hosts
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em set. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Bethany B.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza
A peaceful paradise!
The folks at 1BSI have thought of everything! It was so easy to enjoy being off grid with the many ingenious and creative ways they have designed and implemented comfort measures everywhere (solar and battery powered solutions, compost toilets, a hot showah, etc.). We thoroughly enjoyed the boats and hammocks on offer as well as the unlimited firewood. We are very much looking forward to returning again and again to explore the varied lodging options on the sweetest little island in Maine. Thank you to Kent and crew! It was a true delight to adventure on 1BSI!
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em ago. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Norma E.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza
Peaceful Getaway
This was truly a unique stay. We boated out to the private island where we enjoyed a peaceful stay at the Octagon which had everything we needed. The deck was amazing. The location was amazing nestled amongst the trees with a short path to the water with a private dock and breathtaking views. We kayaked around the island and fished right off our dock. We truly enjoyed our restful retreat and the hospitality of the hosts.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em jul. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Catherine S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza
Really amazing place
This place is incredible and dog friendly. Highly recommend.
Hospedou-se por 1 diária em jul. de 2024