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Private modern off-grid lake house and guest cabin

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Lake house, front yard and stone path to lake, balcony and patio
Private shoreline, dock, float, beautiful fall morning, coffee on the balcony
Milky Way, night sky (guest submitted photograph, used with permission)
Kitchen
Kitchen, wood stove, first floor bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10106.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Oakfield, ME
  • Place, Grand Lake
  • Place, Houlton Regional Hospital
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodstock Farm Market
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Room 1 Lake House Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Room 2 Lake House Guest Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Room 3 Lake House Bunk Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room 4 Guest Cabin Main Room

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Room 5 Guest Cabin Enclosed Porch

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bath 1 Lake House First Floor Bathroom

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

Bath 2 Lake House Second Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bath 3 Guest Cabin Outhouse

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private modern off-grid lake house and guest cabin

Beautiful off-grid lake house and guest cabin on remote Skitacook Lake, miles away from the nearest utility pole or paved road. Enjoy time with family and friends around the campfire, fish and swim of the dock, hit the ATV trails, or relax on the balcony. Bring your canoes, kayaks or paddle boards to explore this unique lake with rocky shorelines and beautiful views.

Fully-furnished kitchen with propane appliances. Propane lights throughout the house or flip a switch for electric lights (Kohler generator). On-demand hot water, propane monitor, wood stove, recessed lighting, charcoal grill, large stone fire pit, picnic table, and outdoor seating. Unplug and unwind with a library of books, boardgames, and cribbage (Aroostook County favorite). Bring the whole family - friendly, well-behaved dogs welcome - and don't forget the kids' bikes. Children and off-leash dogs roam freely on this safe and private dead-end dirt road.

Plenty of parking to trailer your ATV, side-by-side, or boat. Canoes, kayaks and paddle boards can easily be launched and stored lakefront at the lake house and guest cabin. Mattawamkeag Lake, Pleasant Pond, and Va Jo Wa golf course are less than 25 minutes away in historic Island Falls. There is no WiFi (or TV) at the lake house and cell reception is limited.

Feel free to gather dead wood and fallen branches for firewood across the road (part of the lake house property). Skitacook Lake hosts resident loons, wild rabbits, turtles, and the occasional moose. There are only a couple dozen camps on this secluded lake, truly a hidden gem.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lake house and guest cabin are not childproofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Friendly, well-behaved dogs welcome.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Upon departure, open the front panel to the generator and press the switch to Off/Reset. Lock the doors, including the balcony. Return the key to the lockbox and scramble the dials to lock.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Oakfield

Located in Oakfield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rockabema Lake, while The Museum of Vintage Fashion and Lumberman's Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oakfield, ME

What's nearby

  • The Museum of Vintage Fashion - 36 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Houlton Regional Hospital - 37 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Woodstock Farm Market - 51 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Rockabema Lake - 54 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Lumberman's Museum - 55 min drive - 52.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Grammy's Country Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Camp Bear Claws - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private modern off-grid lake house and guest cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Private modern off-grid lake house and guest cabin?

As of 22 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private modern off-grid lake house and guest cabin on 23 June 2026 start from NZ$549, 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.

How much is parking at Private modern off-grid lake house and guest cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private modern off-grid lake house and guest cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private modern off-grid lake house and guest cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private modern off-grid lake house and guest cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from The Museum of Vintage Fashion and within 25 miles (40 km) of Houlton Regional Hospital and Lumberman's Museum. Rockabema Lake and Woodstock Farm Market are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

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

Beautiful location and worth the drive

Super clean property and beautiful location, Michelle is wonderful to work with. We will be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

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

Excellent

Excellent! Clean and beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kiersten C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I stayed for a week and rented both the main house and guest cabin- both were just as described! Beds were all comfortable with plenty of extra blankets if needed. It really is a wonderful place, enough space to spread out and relax. The lake was lovely and you could see right to the bottom. We enjoyed kayaking, boating, frog catching and fishing. The neighbors were friendly and quiet. A great place to relax and unwind in nature but still with all the comforts of home. Each room had extra power banks plugged in so no worries about losing a charge when the generator is off. We had everything we needed and more! Camp fires at night under the starts was a dream and so relaxing. We would come again! Thank you for everything
View of the main house from the dock including picnic table and fire pit to the left
Dock/ floating dock at sunset
View of the water from the dock
View from bunk house
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

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

What an oasis!!!

I couldn't say enough wonderful things about our stay at this property and we are already thinking of when to plan our next trip. You can tell the host and their family think of everything when it comes to their home. We had the lake to ourselves during the week. We felt very welcomed and talked to the friendly neighbors when they happened by. Our dog and our toddler couldn't stay out of the water. We were remote, private, heard the loons, and saw the stars. We left feeling very thankful to Michelle and her family for sharing their oasis with us for a few days, they are truly lucky to have this wonderful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

The Perfect Maine Lakehouse

This was the best lakehouse my family has ever stayed at. It was quiet, comfortable, there was a dock to swim off, a raft to swim to, it was private, it hit all the best amenities of staying at a lake. My kids want to live there now (9 and 11 years old). It was really clean, had everything (I mean everything) you need to stay there. We ended up staying an extra night. The communication was very good. Everything was made easy for us. It's close to a few small grocery stores and pizza places, and is a little over an hour the the northern part of Baxter State Park. We went hiking and canoeing there one day during our stay. We could not have stayed at a better place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Hersey

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We are a family of five from Aroostook County who love the great outdoors - camping, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling. We are the fourth and fifth generation at this family lot on Skitacook Lake.

Why they chose this property

Skitacook Lake is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and reconnect with nature. It's the best of both worlds - camping with all the comforts of home. Turn off the phones, grab a book or a fishing pole, and enjoy the best that summer in northern Maine has to offer.

What makes this property unique

The original single-room camp and outhouse were torn down and completely rebuilt in 2018 by a expert craftsman as a modern, off-grid lake house with a drilled well, holding tank, and pad-mounted generator.

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