Quaint Farmhouse on ATV Trails

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Island Falls, ME

The Museum of Vintage Fashion6 min walk
Houlton, ME (HUL-Houlton Intl.)29 min drive
Lower Shin Pond36 min drive
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

About this property

Restored centennial home on the edge of Island Falls. Outdoor activities abound, thousands of miles of ATV and sled trails connect directly to the property. (This home is located on ITS-83). Walkable to river, 5 minutes; grocery store, 10 minutes; tavern, 12 minutes. Charming escape from city life, slow down to a romantic pace. Work remote with high-speed wifi. Fully equipped kitchen, access to fresh, locally-grown produce and dairy from our Amish neighbors (seasonal), watch the horse-drawn buggies go by as if you've stepped back in time. Large master bedroom with an office corner and sitting space. Netflix for your use. Enjoy a glass of wine from the sun porch, or a stroll through town. Walk to our namesake waterfalls, enjoy a beverage at the historic Opera House Tavern, enjoy a delicious and hearty breakfast at our local mechanic shop and filling station.
Once you arrive, you won't want to leave!

The sprawling main bedroom is two rooms combined, with great southern exposure, loads of daylight, a queen bed, dresser, and office space.
The second bedroom is cute and comfy, with tiled ceilings, a double bed, and stunning winter sunsets from the second floor.
Both bedrooms are equipped with electric heaters, ceiling fans, comfortable mattresses, luxurious velvet blackout curtains, and satin pillowcases to ensure your best sleep ever.
A pellet stove in the dining room makes the entire downstairs feel cozy and romantic. The kitchen is well supplied, and boasts a quaint little breakfast nook to enjoy coffee and watching out the windows as the snow falls.
In the living room are two sofas, and a bookshelf thoughtfully stocked with Maine favorites, trail information, and local things to do.
The bathroom has been updated with a new sink, toilet, and bottomless hot water.
We have three heating sources to keep you warm and cozy all winter long: oil baseboard, ceramic electric heat towers, and pellet stove.
The house stays cool in the summer thanks to southern shade from trees, loads of windows, circulating air, and ceiling fans. no noise from an AC unit, the home turns into a refreshing indoor-outdoor space, minus the mosquitoes!
Additional pets accepted on a case-by-case basis!

Property manager

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Please clean up after your pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Respect our 100+ year-old floors, please! We kindly ask you to keep spikes and wet shoes confined to the kitchen entryway.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Island Falls

This holiday home is located in Island Falls. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rockabema Lake and Upper Shin Pond, while The Museum of Vintage Fashion and Lumberman's Museum are cultural highlights. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Island Falls, ME

What's nearby

The Museum of Vintage Fashion - 6 min walk
Lumberman's Museum - 18 min drive
Lower Shin Pond - 36 min drive
Upper Shin Pond - 38 min drive
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument - 39 min drive

Restaurants

The County Tavern and Eatery - 11 min walk
Porter's Restaurant - 2 min drive
Seasons Grille At Va Jo Wa Golf Course - 9 min drive
Up North Bar and Grill - 9 min drive
The Maine Slice - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Farmhouse on ATV Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Quaint Farmhouse on ATV Trails?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Farmhouse on ATV Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Farmhouse on ATV Trails located?

Situated in Island Falls, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Museum of Vintage Fashion and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Lumberman's Museum. Lower Shin Pond and Upper Shin Pond are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Ashley E.

11 April 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eclipse get away

Cute, “work in progress” old farm house. We enjoyed our stay. The owner was extremely responsive and got back to us right away if we had any questions. The only reason I couldn’t give this a five star review is cleanliness. It seemed like maybe the bathroom had just gotten skipped over by the housekeeper? The bedrooms were fine but the bathroom had a dirty toilet and shower. Otherwise it was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel w.

18 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowmobiling

Nice place will stay there again

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sejin J.

27 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved here^^

This place was amazing very cozy and very comfortable and clean. This place goes on top on my list! Great place great place to have dogs as well. Accommodations for them was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by .

Originally from Alaska, Maine was the last state in the country that I had not visited when I came through Island Falls for a yoga retreat at nearby Sewall House. I fell in love with the town, and this cute little house for sale down the street.
This is our first home! We spent the first year fixing it up, removing 50-year-old carpet and layers of historic linoleum to reveal the original 100-year-old hardwood floors. Fixing plumbing and electric, replacing light fixtures, and remediating lead paint and asbestos (it's all gone now folks!)
My husband proposed in the dining room, and we recently got married in Morocco. It was pretty wild - I rode a camel down the aisle!
We love to travel, and we spend our winters in Big Bend National Park, Texas where we work to pay for our next trip. Each year, we get a couple months off between Maine and Texas to go abroad, and we do so with nothing but a backpack and a one-way plane ticket.
As an avid traveler, I often spend more time in hotels than in my own bed, and I've come to understand the immense value of a comfortable, clean space, and genuinely restful sleep.
My goal is to provide that for our guests. I love hosting as it gives me a chance to pay forward all of the kindness we receive from hosts on our travels.

Why they chose this property

Have you ever seen the Andy Griffith Show? This town kind of feels like that. Kids ride bicycles down the street, people walk their dogs. The Amish drive by in horse and buggy. In summer, the house is surrounded by a lush green forest of vegetation, and in the winter covered in a soft blanket of snow like a gingerbread house while smoke rises lazily from the chimneys. The streets are quiet and safe, everyone knows each other, and there is just this sense of peace and calm and everything being right in the world.

What makes this property unique

There are some really cool properties in town. In all fairness to them, I don't think anyone can compete with the level of comfort this property has to offer. My husband calls me a "perfectionist", and sometimes it's not meant in a nice way, but when it comes to setting up this property I wanted to do it right. We had the advantage of not owning furniture when we moved in, so I bought everything new and spent a lot of time researching the most comfortable beds and furniture, etc. Plus, spending a full year in the house before we decided to host, I was able to address anything that bothered me.
In addition, this location is amazing. To be right in town, and yet feel so secluded and out in nature is truly a gift. The backyard is so private and quiet, and yet you can sit on the front porch and watch the world roll by. It's a wonderful juxtaposition.

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