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Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary

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· Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine
113 acres hosted by Kennebec Land Trust L.
2 lodging sites
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The Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary was generously bequeathed to the Kennebec Land Trust in November 2016 upon owner Kendra Wakefield Shaw’s passing. Its 108-acres feature historic cabins and 4000 feet of frontage on Cobbossee Stream in West Gardiner. The property’s coniferous and deciduous woods, vernal pools, and marshlands are important habitat for many species of birds, mammals, and plants. In 2018, the Maine Cabin Masters renovated two of the stream-side cabins, which now serve as rustic getaways for Hipcampers and the like. A small dock and canoes are available for use on the wide and deep flatwater stream! *NEW 2024 - A dock has been added to cabin 2, so each cabin now has it's own private dock. If you're interested in staying a full week at the cabins, please message us directly for availability. Kennebec Land Trust members receive a 10% discount on reservations. Not a member? Visit the KLT website to join and find more information about the Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary Cabin, including a full list of what is provided. Your membership confirmation email will include your discount code. Thank you!
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67 ratings · 44 reviews
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Daniel L.recommends
September 4, 2023
WakefieldWildlife Sanctuary Cabin 2
Peaceful getaway surrounded by nature. We’ll definitely be back!
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Kelly B.recommends
August 20, 2023
WakefieldWildlife Sanctuary Cabin 2
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This was our 3rd year renting a cabin here, 1st time renting cabin 2. The front porch is the best feature. Only wish the trees didn’t block the views. Stove could have been cleaner , I cleaned the knobs and top. Wish it had a dock. Had a good stay!
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Rachel V.recommends
August 18, 2023
WakefieldWildlife Sanctuary Cabin 1
Beautiful little camp. Nice swimming. Got to canoe to the bridge and jumped off of it! Great place to unwind but also got to go to the A1 diner for dinner and get my chocolate cream pie!
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Shana W.recommends
August 7, 2023
WakefieldWildlife Sanctuary Cabin 2
We enjoyed relaxing and dining on the large screened-in porch and exploring the pond in the canoe provided with the rental. Beautiful spot!
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Claire B.recommends
August 2, 2023
WakefieldWildlife Sanctuary Cabin 1
Simply Stunning
Absolutely gorgeous. It's a rustic cabin, located just a few feet from the water (gotta love historic buildings). The woods were filled with mushrooms galore. The water was great for swimming. We canoed up the creek and found loads of gorgeous marshy gardens, FILLED with wildflowers and birds and dragonflies. Already planning my next trip! This will be a place I return to as often as I can.
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Donna S.recommends
July 24, 2023
WakefieldWildlife Sanctuary Cabin 1
Love this place!
Beautiful, serene place to just hang out with friends and Mother Nature - definitely worth the effort to haul your stuff over the woods road.
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Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis), and Nanrantsouak First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Kennebec Land Trust L.Joined in January 2020
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