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Maine Guide Company

Welcome to Maine Guide Company. Our cozy A-frame cabins and Tent Sites are nestled on our homestead in the small town of Carmel in the southern Maine Highlands, this unique accommodation is the perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful experience a short distance from Maines premier Rivers, Mountains, Coastal towns, and the Bangor Maine concert series. 

Howland

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From a satellite view this is the area of the 105 acres of land to explore. 

Wonderful Wooded Wilderness

This land used to be a large potato farm years ago and there was a water powered mill on the stream that used to squeeze the starch out of the potatoes to make starch. While exploring, you may come across some old stone foundations and an old broken stone dam that served the mill. If you look hard, you will find a natural spring.  
Learn more about this land:If you like pitching a tent or sleeping under the stars, this is the place for you. Come explore this wilderness and smell the pines. Large stream running through the property and an abandoned dirt road for ATVs or walking. 105 acres of heaven on earth in a town that has a total population of about 400 people. Peace, tranquility and nature are all you'll have to deal with. Questions  860-9824698

Stream going through the property in the winter.

Crazy cool sunset in a lovely wildflower hilltop meadow. 

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Bear Brook Retreat

This is our families off grid vacation home.  We escape here when we need to get away from it all and unwind.  The power supply is a manual generator which powers all the modern conveniences that you are used to.  Hot shower, full kitchen, lights, internet and a turntable with vinyl collections.  You will not be bothered here, nothing but the sounds of birds, crickets and the wind.  On clear nights the stars in the sky are amazing.  Bring your mountain bike, running shoes or hiking boots.  The stresses of life will be lost at this wilderness retreat.  Heating is supplied by a wood stove.  The first floor has a full kitchen with dining area, large living room with flat screen tv and dvd player, lounge area with sound system, a full bath and a bedroom.  The upstairs has two bedrooms and a half bath.  We have one queen bed in the master bedroom, the second bedroom has two twin beds and a full bed. The downstairs bedroom has a twin bed plus we have a sleeper sofa.Learn more about this land:Private off grid home with no neighbors.  Sit at the campfire and just gaze at the stars.  Listen to nothing but the birds and crickets as your relax.  We have a full kitchen, 3 bedroom and 1.5 baths.  Bring your mountain bikes and hiking shoes as you enjoy this remote Maine wilderness.  Power is supplied by a manual generator with solar being added in the fall of 2019.  The home is heated by a wood stove.  All dishes and kitchen utensils are included.

The front of the Micro A-Frame | Photo by Zak Suhar | zaksuhar.com | @zaksuhar

Micro A-Frame Cabin

Tiny A-Frame Cabin on a personal wildlife preserve! Located a mile from the Passadumkeag River and three miles from the Penobscot River! 

Quiet Space! Come enjoy a 'Piece of my Peace!' 

Meadow Vista and Garden views

With Composting Toilet, No Electricity and No Running Water!

• The wall does lift up and down so you can be closed in if it rains but I leave it open most of the time to allow air flow.

• There is a fire pit and two chairs available at the cabin for you to cozy up or cook your food. If you would like a wheel barrow full of firewood provided there is some available on site for a small donation.

• There is a hammock with a shade cover at the cabin for you to use. 

• There is a bug net provided in the cabin if you're in need of some extra protection indoors.

• Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a short drive with a few hiking trails.

• Baxter State Park & Acadia National Park are each an hour and a half away (just in opposite directions).

• A composting toilet is on site, with a scoop and bucket of sawdust to cover waste. I you need to pee, find a tree! If it's number two, use the loo!

• No electricity at the cabin or on the property

• No running or potable drinking water. Must bring in water.

• The cabin is quite cozy for 1-2 people and/or 1-2 fur babies. The cabin itself has an 8x10’ floor plan with a full size futon. The deck gives another 3’ to enjoy your inside/outside stay.

• The property DOES get full sun so be aware of finding shade throughout the day! I like to enjoy the river(s) and explore the area during the peak heat hours! 

 • Mosquitos like to come out at dusk. I do have some citronella candles but it would be best if you came prepared with bug repellent! 

• There is a New tiny cabin construction on site!

• This cabin is NOT private - one dwelling is visible but it is also NOT a rental.

Please: no check-in's after 8pm! Thank you for understanding!

I cannot control the weather. I just provide a super awesome place. I am always available to help make your stay top-notch! Without you, there is no me.

Front view of the Micro A-Frame | Photo by Zak Suhar | zaksuhar.com | @zaksuhar

Side view of the Micro A-Frame | Photo by Zak Suhar | zaksuhar.com | @zaksuhar

Our Micro A-Frame setup! | Photo by Zak Suhar | zaksuhar.com | @zaksuhar

Relaxing on the porch | Photo by Zak Suhar | zaksuhar.com | @zaksuhar

Welcome to the Micro A-Frame | Photo by Zak Suhar | zaksuhar.com | @zaksuhar

Sunbathing on the porch | Photo by Zak Suhar | zaksuhar.com | @zaksuhar

ShadowLands Ranch

Tranquil 70 acre horse ranch retreat in the North Maine woods. Shadowlands Ranch boasts green pastures, lush forest, walking trails, primitive camping, horseback rides, diverse nature and wildlife, and much more. The property is home to a small herd of horses made up of rescues, competition horses and wild mustangs alike. Stroll around the pond, hang a hammock beneath the hundred year old apple trees, or take a yoga class amongst the equines. 

Our resident rescue and gentle giant, Spartan. 

Maine River Campsite

Learn more about this land:Located on the beautiful Piscataquis River in Howland Maine this is a dream for fishing, a quiet getaway and easy access to some of Maines best hiking areas. 

Rustic camp set up. Leveled lot with lots of privacy. Fire pit on site. 

We do ask for carry in and carry out of all trash and supplies and quiet time to be observed after dark. 

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