Kelsey M.recommendsAugust 9, 2022
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
Great stay! The land was beautiful and the stay comfortable.
Adam B.recommendsJuly 28, 2022
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
Camping with 2 Adults and 2 Dogs
Privacy, authentic nature, lovely yurt. We arrived and were very impressed, the yurt was warm and cozy and was clearly built by someone who knew what they were doing. We would happily stay again for a short or longer amount of time.
Yael G.recommendsJune 20, 2022
Cassidy 1962 Vintage Bus
This review is actually for the caravan as there were some calendar syncing issues the day we booked — which Justin was totally on top of. Toad Hill is clearly a special place. It’s a beautiful property really tucked away. The night sky was awesome. The caravan is sweet and cozy, just know ahead of time that you need to be fully equipped for camping, including cooking gear and water filtration.
Zack H.recommendsMay 26, 2022
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
The stars were amazing and the land wild and pristine, hope to take advantage of the local trails next time, was a touch chilly inside but the wood stove did help! Beautiful structure and scenery, even saw a Luna Moth!
Abigail B.recommendsMarch 12, 2022
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
The yurt was in a peaceful, secluded area. Craftsmanship of the building was very impressive and furnishings were aesthetically pleasing. Facilities cleaned and maintained and plenty of dry wood perfectly cut, stacked and ready for your purchase. Keep in mind that in winter months, you are not able to drive in so a moderate hike is required! Quite the work out! Justin was very receptive and even escorted us up. We are looking for another stay. Thank you for sharing your beautiful land with us!
Erin H.recommendsJanuary 24, 2022
Cassidy 1962 Vintage Bus
Magic Bus
Cassidy is very intriguing! We would love to know the story behind this bus.
I love the color of the old retro kitchenette!
The trek in during winter is steep at first and kind of a haul while pulling a sled with gear, but it’s easy to find and worth it. The stove in the bus probably would work very well, but the damper handle was messed up. Justin is aware and I’m sure will be on it, so it’ll be toasty warm once that’s all set. It was a quiet and peaceful night, with a sky full of beautiful stars. It was nice to see lots of people snowmobiling and enjoying the trails. Cassidy is a hit, as many snowmobiles stopped for photos 📷. The little deck on the back is a very cool addition, and a great place for morning coffee! We love walking around Toad Hill and exploring. And the morning blessed us with a beautiful sunrise over the hills at the back of the field. We will be back in the summer to enjoy the outdoors more and see the waterfall! We stayed here (in the tipi) two years ago and it’s nice to see the property continuing to grow. Thanks, Justin, for a peaceful and intriguing getaway!!
Julie H.recommendsOctober 12, 2021
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
Great place to recharge
Great quiet place to unwind from the stresses of life. Nice area to hike! The yurt was clean and the wood stove n fire pit were a great added bonus.
Ben C.recommendsOctober 10, 2021
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
This was my families second visit to the Toad Hill yet. My wife, daughter, and I had a great time. I strongly recommend this hipcamp.
Stephen P.recommendsOctober 8, 2021
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
Back again for a second year! Enjoyed the hike to Moutain Pond. We scheduled both trips during the new moon so we could take in the Milky Way and several planets; highly recommended. The folliage was also top notch, just like Justin!
Tipi Tent
Pros:
You get to sleep in a tipi.
Very private area.
The stars were amazing.
Cons:
The wood stove doesnt have a damper and the tipi has absolutely no insulation. We FILLED the wood stove and it still burned through every 2 hours, so it was cold (40⁰) and we were up every 2 hours to try and keep warm. Ive never had this happen with any of the past wood stoves I've used, I'm not sure how you would be able to sleep here in winter.
The site lists a shower and bathroom but we didnt get any instruction on where to find these and didnt see anything when we looked around the property... but we also never asked.
Greg G.doesn't recommendSeptember 27, 2021
Tipi Tent
Terrible experience. Stay away.
I'd like to review the campsite, but when we showed up at the site, another party was already there. These people lied to us and claimed that they had booked the tipi and we must have the wrong place (we didn't). We believed them though since I've never experienced someone stealing a campsite, it didn't seem a likely possibility. There are two tipis and they had booked the other one, which is basically a barebones tent. I guess they didnt like it and figured they can take our site. While this alone is not the hosts fault, what is the host's fault is a complete failure to resolve the issue while we were there.
We of course tried to find the host Justin. We went all over the property and looked everywhere to make sure that we didn't have the wrong site. Later on after talking to Justin I realized he lied to me as well. Justin claimed two things; that he was in his barn at the time of our arrival. (he was not, we were yelling 'hello' looking for him for about half an hour at the barn). Simultaneously he claimed that he was running an errand to Portland. He said he had a black van - funny enough, we saw a black van leaving when we were arriving. What a coincidence! So then you might think we'd try to text or call him. After wandering around for a while we found service and texted him, hoping for some assistance. We did not hear back from Justin until the NEXT DAY. So we had to drive 5hrs back to my buddy's place since there is nothing in the area, good luck trying to find anywhere else to stay on short notice. To Justin's credit he did offer a refund and a discount on a next visit right away but frankly I wouldn't return if you paid me.
The tipi itself looked awesome except for the other people occupying it, who spoiled the view. Surely it would have been a good experience if they didn't steal our site. But keep in mind that if someone does steal your site or you need help in any way, you're on your own. In good conscience I cannot recommend Toad Hill in its entirety to anybody.
Jordan H.doesn't recommendAugust 9, 2021
Tree House Canvas Tent
Nice land, poor communication
We arrived to the cabin tent at 5pm and there was other campers at the location. We called and texted the host to make him aware. We received our first call back within a half hour and played phone tag until 6pm. We were advised that at least once a month their multiple booking sites allows for a duplicate booking or that the current campers may have booked the wrong days. We were asked ourselves to asks the campers to leave and inform them of their mistake or for us to move to a location that was less than what we paid for. We did not feel comfortable asking the other campers to leave nor felt as if that should have been the responsibility of the customer. A full refund was mentioned during the call which was appreciated due to the mix up. We explored the area and started a fire at a vacant camp site which eventually had campers show up. We were advised that someone would be up to assist with asking the campers to leave around 7p which did not happen until we finally decided to leave at 9:30p at night after no follow up phone call. The host meant well but was unprofessional on the phone with mentions of firing his employees or hosting sites, how much money he pays to list his properties there, how this was not a concierge but a camping listing. He called me the wrong name numerous times and asked me to stop speaking so he could figure out a resolution because he had numerous other issues he needed to attend to that evening. In our experience doing new things and camping as you know if you don't expect something to go wrong at least once - you're not really camping! We were understanding but wished the situation had been handled more appropriately. Do not recommend booking here unless you speak with the host personally prior to ensure there are no overlaps in scheduling. Was a beautiful property.
Ben C.recommendsJuly 20, 2021
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
My wife enjoyed our relaxing night away. The location is very remote and peaceful. The bed is conformable and the wood stove works very well. We plan to return with our daughter for a family outing.
Troy D.doesn't recommendJuly 18, 2021
Groove Bird Vintage Bus
Not well kept at all
We got there and couldn’t stay there. The place has so much potential but when we walked in we found a ton of clothes (pants, underwear, etc.) all over the place. There was also rolling papers and tissues on the bed. We had to drive into town to find another place to stay.
Jessica S.recommendsJuly 13, 2021
Tipi Tent
Peaceful and Remote
The tipi is a great location for hiking as it is next to a lot of trails. It provided shelter from the rain and heated nicely with the wood stove. It also kept the bugs out better than I thought it would. We really enjoyed our stay and it felt very remote, which is exactly what we wanted.
Tree House Canvas Tent
My husband and I stayed at the tree house over the weekend. Justin was great about communication. He told us ahead of time there would be no serivce and we printed out directions which were very accurate. The location itself is really beautiful. There is a nice camp fire area and a good place to put a hammack.
There is no access to water so bring your own. Also the bugs are really bad. We probably picked off 30 ticks on our bodies and gear. There were also tons of mosquitos which is sort of to be expected but come prepared.
The tree house has two twin beds and a little couch in it which was clean but don't expect glamping.
Overall we had a nice time and I would recommend it.
Emma S.recommendsJune 6, 2021
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
Peaceful Seclusion.
INCREDIBLE. Peaceful, and secluded. Beautifully crafted yurt with comfortable furnishings. Nice grill. So cozy! Heard owls and coyotes, saw a Luna moth and SO many birds.
Vicki V.recommendsJune 4, 2021
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
This was our longest stay and it just keeps getting better each time. Always a new adventure. The host Justin is awesome and makes us feel like this is our little piece of paradise. Yurt was amazing again. We had both sunshine 🌞 and rain⛈, which was much needed. We are already looking forward to our next adventure at Toad Hill.
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
Loved the area and amazing construction of the yurt. However, I would be more prepared to do some cleaning should I visit again. There are mice visiting and the floor needs a good mopping. Yes there are drawbacks to being in the woods. The outhouse was the biggest letdown. It was full to the near top. I cleaned the area but couldn’t bring myself to use it. Glad I had my own bucket. It may sound bad but it wasn’t all bad. We really enjoyed being in nature . We have this at home too but it’s nice to see new places.
Traditional Style Tipi
Secluded tipi stay
The tipi was great, nice and secluded but the ticks were horrible, though they're bad all over the state right now. Will definitely go back in the fall.
Mark R.recommendsApril 3, 2021
Gypsy Caravan
Great camp after an exhausting hike
Great spot to camp if you want to hike the Eastern side of the White mountains just over the Maine border. The Gypsy Caravan was cute. I will definitely come back again.
Lisa C.recommendsMarch 31, 2021
Tipi Tent
Wonderful Winter Weekend
The teepee with the wood stove was awesome!! Had a warm dry place to hang out, play some cards and listen to some great tunes. It started raining overnight and continued all the next day. There were a few drip spots because of a small hole created by recent powerful wind storms but apparently this teepee is being replaced in just a short bit. It was great having chairs to sit on and air mattresses to use, all provided by either Justin or left behind by previous campers. Justin was exceptional by hauling our sled filled with gear in and back out for us. We will definitely be back, next trip is the traditional teepee.
Helen B.recommendsMarch 28, 2021
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
We really enjoyed our stay at the yurt and Justin was helpful with all of our questions. We plan to stay again in the future!
Alexander H.recommendsMarch 23, 2021
Hand Crafted Yurt in the Forest
Great place to stay
Absolutely fantastic!