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Birch Point Farm

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· Machiasport, Washington, Maine

4 acres hosted by Tyler & Lucy L.

2 tent sites

Tyler & Lucy is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

We welcome campers to the beautiful land where we live, a wooded 4 acres on "Birch Point" which juts into the lively salt-water Machias Bay. Your hosts, Lucy and Tyler, are homesteading musicians, currently developing a biodynamic community farm and garden project, with our off-grid house still in construction. Please be aware that you will be entering a *working farm*, full of life! Your stay with us is bound to be social and lively at times. There are places on the land that offer privacy, yet overall it is a cozy and intimate setting. We greatly welcome feedback for being the best homesteader-hosts we can be. ----------------------------------------------------------------- *2024 SUMMER SEASON INFO* - We have a hand-pump on our well that you can use for your fresh water supply 💦 There is no shower or bath option at this time (other than a fresh dip in the bay!) - Our state-of-the-primitive-art out house is available for your use 🌙 tucked into the woods along the path to the overlook and bay beach. - At this time we do *not* have firewood available for sale. If you plan to make a fire in the fire pit (which is 100% welcome!) please bring wood and kindling with you 🔥 - The walk down to the flat rock beach is erosion-prone. Please be aware of your steps and tread lightly to help us keep the natural moss and ground cover in tact! 🌱 --------------------------------------------------------------- Mostly wooded with small clearings, this land is a comfortable camping environment. There is a common fire pit in view of the ocean, glinting through the trees. Wild animals, like deer and foxes, and many bird species abound, filling the land with life and song. We’re so grateful to live on this piece of paradise, and wish to share the beauty and magic of the land with you! On the bold coast of Downeast Maine, we offer 2 tent sites. The Maple Grove Tent Site is located in a wooded, grassy area immediately adjacent to the driveway. The Birch Point Ocean Lookout is located at the water's edge, accessed via trail beginning at the Maple Grove, about a 2 minute walk from the driveway. The outhouse is located along this trail, on the way from the Maple Grove to the Ocean Lookout. Both options require a short walk from parking, which is currently on the roadside (new driveway work coming soon). The flat ledge beach looks out at a tidal bay fed by the Machias River. These are very refreshing (chilly!) and strong tidal waters. There are also beautiful (warmer) lakes and many hiking trails nearby, notably the Cutler Bold Coast Trail with epic seaside cliffs. Expect the area to be relatively buggy in summer months, and prepare to do head-to-toe tick checks! We’re about a 10 minute drive from the town of Machias where you can fill up on supply and provisioning needs. We're about 30 minutes from Lubec and 50 minutes from Eastport, two lovely seaside towns with art galleries, cafés, restaurants, and abundant coastal view points. We look forward to welcoming you and your close ones soon for a visit on Birch Point :-)

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11 ratings · 10 reviews

Andrew S.recommends

July 6, 2024

Birch Point Ocean Lookout

Fantastic site and a great host!

Tyler was more than accommodating and a wonderful host. He showed us around the site, gave us a tour of his garden, and gave us a few tips on things we could do out in town. The site and the outhouse were both very clean and Tyler is continuing to make improvements to the sites as well. We wished we could have stayed longer but we are already trying to make plans with friends later to come back again soon.

Greg C.recommends

July 5, 2024

Birch Point Ocean Lookout

Quiet place to camp. Hosts are great! Definitely take their recommendations on a place to eat in town! The West Branch Farms was a fantastic place to eat.

Robert L.recommends

June 12, 2024

Birch Point Ocean Lookout

Room with a View

This site is a small, wooded rustic setting with delicious cold hand pumped water and a very cute new out house with a bay view. Tyler was a relaxed and gracious host who told me what I needed to know about the local area. Lucy was away when I visited.

Carl S.recommends

May 26, 2024

Maple Grove Tent Site

Lovely!

I stayed at Tyler and Lucy's to camp for a quick night as an intermediate destination. They were welcoming and wonderful hosts. Private tent site and beautiful location. I would love to come back

Drew C.recommends

September 5, 2023

Birch Point Ocean Lookout

Great!

Had a great time! Many thanks! Beautiful area, love seeing camps pop up in the less known areas of the state like this!

Ally A.recommends

August 8, 2023

Birch Point Ocean Lookout

Incredibly beautiful and well maintained property! We had a really great stay, and Lucy and Tyler were such gracious hosts. They went above and beyond the property description, making sure we had fresh water, silverware, etc. plus they had a communal fire built that would have made for a very easy cooking situation. The location is unbeatable; the site looks directly over the water and is gorgeous. The outhouse was also way cleaner and more comfortable than any other campsite we’ve been to!

Location

Machiasport, Washington, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Passamaquoddy, Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking