Private modern off-grid lakehouse with guest cabin

5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 17107 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Oakfield, ME

The Museum of Vintage Fashion34 min drive
Houlton Regional Hospital34 min drive
Houlton, ME (HUL-Houlton Intl.)35 min drive
Grand Lake64 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

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

Beautiful, new off-grid lake house on Skitacook Lake, miles away from the nearest telephone 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. Large groups (10+) will have the lake house and guest cabin. Lake house sleeps 7-9 and guest cabin sleeps 6-8.

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. Guests with boats are welcome to use our slip at Mattawamkeag Lake for the duration of their stay. There is no WiFi (or TV) at the lake house and cell reception is limited.

Feel free to spread out into the guest cabin yard and 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.

Property manager

Michelle Hersey

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Lake house and guest cabin are not childproofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Friendly, well-behaved dogs welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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.

Oakfield, ME

What's nearby

The Museum of Vintage Fashion - 34 min drive
Houlton Regional Hospital - 34 min drive
Woodstock Farm Market - 52 min drive
Rockabema Lake - 56 min drive
Grand Lake - 64 min drive

Restaurants

Country Kitchen - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private modern off-grid lakehouse with guest cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Private modern off-grid lakehouse with guest cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private modern off-grid lakehouse with guest cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private modern off-grid lakehouse with 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).

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

30 August 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

10 August 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Casey S., Bath, USA

24 July 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Hersey

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.