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Quiet rural Maine cabin near Bigelow Preserve, Flagstaff Lake and Sugarloaf

Cabin in New Portland with kitchenette and patio

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Interior
Room
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sugarloaf Ski Resort
  • Place, Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Place, Flagstaff Lake

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Common area 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

Quiet rural Maine cabin near Bigelow Preserve, Flagstaff Lake and Sugarloaf

Highland Hideaway
This quiet, rural retreat is off the beaten path in the Western Maine Woods. One of the few cabins that stay open during the winter months. This little cabin is heated and offers a place to cook and sleep for a maximum of 4 guests. Wake up to the sounds of the surrounding streams and forest while enjoying your morning beverage. Come back at the end of your day’s adventures to a warm fire, starry night skies and the peaceful sounds of nature around you.
Popular things to do here: snowshoeing, snowmobiling, skiing, cross-country skiing, hiking, leaf peeping, mountain/fat biking, bird watching, kayaking, fishing, ice fishing and hunting.
The road runs parallel to scenic Routes 201 (Old Canada Road), and Route 27 (Carrabassett Valley, Sugarloaf Mountain and the West side of Flagstaff Lake). Our road is paved, plowed as necessary and open during the winter months. We are a short distance from East side of Bigelow Preserve, Appalachia Trail, Flagstaff Hut and the East side of Flagstaff Lake. It is a 12-mile drive to the Flagstaff Trailhead. Most of the unpaved roads in the area are only accessible by snowmobile during the winter months. For those familiar with the area, Carriage Road is no longer accessible.
Skiers: the Sugarloaf slopes are a scenic 45-minute drive from this location.
Snowmobilers: There are snowmobile trails nearby, and trail access on this road, but you will have to check with the local snowmobile clubs for trail access, locations and conditions.
The Hideaway stands alone, off the deck, at the back of our property, with its own yard, campfire ring and driveway with ample parking for your toys. The outdoor grilling and cooking area includes a gas grill, 4 burner gas cook top, large toaster oven, and a large patio cooler. The deck is covered by a metal roof, making cooking outdoors doable in almost all weather conditions. The picnic table is just off the deck. The kitchenette inside has a refrigerator, Keurig and 4 cup coffee makers, microwave, crockpot, toaster oven, dishes, beverage ware, utensils, cooking tools, etc. Bring your food & beverages. We provide bed linens, blankets and towels. The adult size bunk sleeps two people lower bunk, one-person upper bunk, with another twin bunk across the room. There is a multiple device charging port for your devices, WIFI TV, DVD player, movies and an Echo Dot for tunes. The cabin is heated and has an electric fireplace for additional warmth and ambiance. There is a full bathroom with a shower. The “winterized” screen house has seating for 4 and is also a great place to keep gear out of the elements. We provide some firewood for the campfire as long as we have it and always appreciate when folks bring some Maine firewood with them. We do not offer laundry service, but there are laundromats in both nearby towns. We want you to be comfortable during your stay, so, we cannot stress enough: the cabin and the resources for it truly cannot accommodate more than 4 people. We beg you not to surprise us with a group larger than four.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sleeps 2 children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
The cabin and screen house are non-smoking.
The applicable guest fees after 2 people will be requested upon arrival for any additional guest over age 17 not reflected in the booking.
Children under the minimum age of 21 cannot be left unattended in the cabin or on the property.
This is a strict no pet policy. There is no guarantee of safe contact with local wildlife and we must be considerate of other guests pet allergies.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

New Portland

Located in New Portland, this cabin is in a rural area. Sugarloaf Ski Resort and King Pine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ski Museum of Maine and Maine Huts & Trails. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Highland Plantation, ME

What's nearby

  • Flagstaff Lake - 24 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Maine Huts & Trails - 40 min drive - 35.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shack - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Claybrook Cantina - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Camp Twibby - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Claybrook Cantina - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet rural Maine cabin near Bigelow Preserve, Flagstaff Lake and Sugarloaf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet rural Maine cabin near Bigelow Preserve, Flagstaff Lake and Sugarloaf ?

As of 3 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet rural Maine cabin near Bigelow Preserve, Flagstaff Lake and Sugarloaf on 13 November 2025 start from NZ$279.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Quiet rural Maine cabin near Bigelow Preserve, Flagstaff Lake and Sugarloaf ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet rural Maine cabin near Bigelow Preserve, Flagstaff Lake and Sugarloaf ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet rural Maine cabin near Bigelow Preserve, Flagstaff Lake and Sugarloaf located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Flagstaff Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Embden Pond and Wyman Lake. Mount Bigelow and Stanley Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome, loved this place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, just what we needed, and great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

inga b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is AWSOME!It is immaculate with everything you want, need and more! We loved everything from furniture made by Paul to pretty baskets decorated by Lois - the place just has no equals. And to top it all, hosts Lois and Paul are AWSOME too!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Cozy cabin stay

Great cozy cabin! Great place to stay near sugarloaf.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodilee R.

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

Beautiful cozy cabin

Beautiful cabin in the mountains. Everything was amazing and Lois and Paul are very accommodating and lovely. Would definitely come back for a romantic getaway. Lots of games a fire pit and an outdoor shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan D.

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

Cute Cabin in the woods

Wonderful little cabin in a beautiful area. All the amenities were top notch. Very comfy and cozy place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt L.

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

Fantastic stay!

Our family had a wonderful stay at this cozy cabin to view the eclipse. The hosts were lovely and everything was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

Great getaway spot

Spent a few nights for a quick hunting trip. Cut the trip short because I filled my tag! Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mateo B.

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

Wonderful hosts/location

My group and I had an amazing stay! The cabin is very clean and cozy and has all of the equipment you could need to enjoy your stay. Plus, they have an awesome fire pit right next to the cabin! The hosts were wonderful and kindly offered us some Jambalaya they had made. It was delicious. We will definitely be staying here again in the near future! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel L.

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

Cozy

Nice and clean, cozy accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Home away from home

We had a great time, Paul and Lois were great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Weekend get away to snowboard at Sugarloaf

We had a great time. Everything we needed at this cozy cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil K.

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

Great stay!

Thank you so much for your generous hospitality! Your home is immaculate and the area is unbeatable for those seeking a true getaway. Miss it already!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

spencer d.

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

Wonderful Stay

We throughly enjoyed are stay here. My kids loved the bunk beds. The cabin has everything you need and the attention to detail on all necessities was great. We saw over 100 deer on our way to and from Sugarloaf. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

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

Cozy Cabin

Lois and Paul were very nice and very accommodating. Very nice setup and lots of thoughtful touches. We were very happy and would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan W.

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

Quiet get away

Beautiful home right across from the river. About a 45 min drive to sugarloaf for you ski bums. The host goes above and beyond to make you feel at home there with some freshly baked goods. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel J.

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

Ski Trip to Sugarloaf

Thank you Lois and Paul. We enjoyed our stay, the cabin is very thoughtfully equipped and very neat and clean. We hope to be back next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel K.

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

cute and quiet

Cute and quiet screen house is amazing outside kitchen is wonderful cabin itself is adorable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Quaint + Quiet Cabin Experience

We really enjoyed our stay! The location is off the beaten path, and close to hiking near sugarloaf. The amenities provided were fantastic, and Lois + Paul were extremely welcoming. The netted patio was spacious, and there's a lot of outdoor area to cook (both bbq and stovetop). Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Fabulous stay in hideaway cabin

Our stay with Lois and Paul in their amazing cabin was wonderful. The acccommodation was top notch and there wasn't a single thing that hadn't been thought of. The self catering facilities were the best we've ever had - 100%. The area was beautiful and peaceful and we were privileged to see moose on the back roads one evening at dusk and bears are often seen in the area. A great location, friendly owners and an amazing cabin - I hope we'll be back Kathryn and Jon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

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

Perfect Getaway

Came up to stay here while we went skiing at Sugarloaf mountain and it is a beautiful and cozy cabin. It is very remote and quiet, but still has all the amenities you'll need. Lois and Paul were very accommodating, including leaving us with some delicious oatmeal scotchies cookies upon our arrival. The outdoor kitchen worked excellently to cook a nice, hearty meal after a day on the slopes. Combined with the cleanliness and price, this place can't be beat. We were very happy here and would certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I enjoyed this lovely "hideaway" for our 15th anniversary! We had a quiet, private retreat for a day before having our 9 year old son join us the next day. All of us loved the outdoor kitchen/screen house area and hope to some day build something similar at our own home. The outdoor shower was also a big hit for each of us. We didn't use the campfire pit and barely visited the stream during our stay, but would have loved to if we had stayed longer. Inside, the cabin was comfy and cozy for eating, watching DVDs and just enjoying a relaxing time hanging out together. We appreciated the apples, cereal bars & farm fresh eggs that Lois & Paul so kindly provided for our stay. The area was full of nice sightseeing adventures in God's magnificent creation - beautiful views, rivers, streams, lakes, moose, deer, fishing & swimming were all enjoyed. Our son was begging to go back next year as we packed up to leave after an all too short stay! Thank you, Lois & Paul, for a special time, and the late check-out you allowed us! We hope to visit your Highland Hideaway again in the future! 😊💗
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lois was an incredible host. She made me feel welcomed immediately and made sure the driveway was shoveled and sanded to keep me safe upon arrival. The property itself is adorable! Paul's handmade furniture and built-ins are top-notch, and the cabin is the perfect place to stay during any season. With 4 beds (2 large bunks with plenty of head room), there's space for family or friends, and the bathroom and kitchen were both kept immaculately. Lois and Paul have supplied everything needed in the kitchen area, including plenty of amenities to cook any meal. The bathroom was well stocked and even included shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. The surrounding land includes a screened-in outdoor gathering space, a large fire pit, an outdoor shower for the warmer months, and sheep/chickens. The property is beautiful and set close to Flagstaff, Bigelow, and Sugarloaf, so there is no end to the adventures within reach. Lois and Paul also went above and beyond to accommodate my family when our trip took an unexpected turn. They were kind, thoughtful, and incredibly helpful when our trip was thrown into chaos, and we will forever be thankful for their understanding and flexibility. I can't wait to return to this property in the future, and highly recommend it to anyone traveling to the area. You will not be disappointed!

10/10 Excellent

JonasLong M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, wonderful and friendly hosts. Only note (and very minor note) is that the cabin is closer to their main house than it seems to be on the listing. It's a kind of detached guest house, but only a few feet from their house. That being said, they were very gracious and left us with space to enjoy a quiet cabin getaway; I saw Lois once at the beginning of the stay (she was very friendly and thorough) and then didn't see anyone else the entire time. Wonderful place and area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an absolute gem in a wonderful place, we feel lucky we found it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lois and Paul

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We are a couple of Mainers sharing the beauty of the area. We love living here, and we love sharing what the area has to offer. We also love cooking and from time to time may share some of the delicious creations from our kitchen, so don't be surprised if you smell fresh baked bread or maybe an apple pie. If we are making it, we are more than likely going to want to share it :) We want to thank you in advance for helping to support local business and a couple of retirees. Your interest is truly appreciated.

Why they chose this property

Most properties we see are for accommodating large groups and can be expansive & expensive for just a couple people. We offer a cozy, quiet retreat to get away to. We try to keep our rates as affordable as possible.

What makes this property unique

Great place to disconnect from the world and enjoy the peaceful outdoors. It is amazingly quiet here.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests