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Cozy Maine cabin nestled in the woods, dog-friendly

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bowdoin, ME
  • Maine Street
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Maine State Music Theater
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Bowdoin College
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Cozy Maine cabin nestled in the woods, dog-friendly

Escape to the serene woods of Maine, less than a 3 hour drive from Boston, and stay in Bowhaven Cabin, our beautifully crafted four-season retreat.

Located in Bowdoin, BowHaven Cabin is a perfect spot to spend a weekend soaking up nature or visiting Maine destinations. The picturesque and lively town of Brunswick, the shopping outlets at Freeport, and the Cathance River waterfront in Bowdoinham are all a short drive away. Ocean beaches at Reid State Park and Popham Beach are nearby, as well as the lighthouse at Squirrel Point.

The cabin sleeps 4, two in a cozy bedroom with a queen bed and two more in a loft with twin beds. In the winter, guests can curl up in front of the wood stove and in the summer, ample windows makes the cabin breezy and fresh. BowHaven features a kitchenette with induction burner, microwave, electric kettle, coffee maker, and fridge. From May through November, the cabin has running water for dish and hand washing from a rain collection system. Drinking water is provided year round.

Electricity is provided via an inverter and battery system. The cabin is heated by wood stove and firewood is provided onsite. A wood-shaving compost toilet in an outhouse 20 feet from the cabin takes care of the calls of nature. An outdoor solar shower is available in the summer months only.

Over 3 miles of trails from the cabin doorstep provide opportunities for hiking, trail running, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and single track mountain biking. The cabin is dog-friendly, so bring Fido along to enjoy the Maine woods.

Property manager

Kez and Kyle
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please no pets on furniture!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Please strip sheets off beds that were used.
Leave the key in the cabin door when you depart.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Always be sure the wood stove door is fully locked before leaving the cabin.
Candles or any type of open flame are not permitted.

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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

About the area

Bowdoin

Located in Bowdoin, this cabin is in a rural area. Gulf of Maine and Brunswick Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary and Cathance River Preserve.
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Bowdoin, ME

What's nearby

  • Maine Street - 25 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Gulf of Maine - 25 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Maine State Music Theater - 25 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Bowdoin College - 26 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Thomas Point Beach - 33 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 23 min drive
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪FLUX Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lisbon House of Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Three Robbers Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Maine cabin nestled in the woods, dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Maine cabin nestled in the woods, dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Maine cabin nestled in the woods, dog-friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Maine cabin nestled in the woods, dog-friendly located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Sutherland Pond, Androscoggin River and Martin Point. Casco Bay and Atrium Art Gallery, University of Southern Maine are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin, wonderful stay. We appreciated the design and craftsmanship, plus artistry and just the right amount of furnishings and color. We wish we’d had a longer stay. We’d love to return and explore the trails.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

E. Christa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautifully crafted cabin with all the thoughtful touches was a delight! We will definitely try to come back. The setup was a bit more rugged than we expected but I love the sustainability built into everything. Thank you so much to our wonderful hosts and we hope to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold R.

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

A great cabin in the woods

The gentle aromatic pine smell of the forest was felt immediately after stepping out of my car. The cabin is nestled into the woods & very quite. I slept so so well. A great deal of care & thoughtfulness went into the building & maintenance of this property. I highly recommend this cabin & the excellent hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

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

Beautiful unique experience

We stayed at the cabin with 2 kids and a dog. It is very beautiful and well-maintained. It was a great way to introduce the kids to more than just pushing a button - simple living, so that they are aware of other ways people used to live or still live somewhere. It was a unique experience and attention to detail and thoughtfulness of the host show: from providing supplies like coffee, tea, sugar, salt, paper towels, etc to simple instructions for using toilet and shower and bug sprays for humans and pets. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Fantastic stay!

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the Bowdoin Cabin. The listing is accurately described - a cool off-grid cabin that is super cozy. The outhouse is very well-kept and the solar shower was a fun touch. With the fans, we were able to stay cool even in the middle of July. Kyle was fast to respond to any question, and even dropped off tick spray during our stay.We loved the location - perfect to check out Freeport, Brunswick, Bath, and Lewiston, but also not far from Portland.We really wish we could have brought our dog (but we were flying), but it was so nice to meet Kyle and Kez's pups. Can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb R.

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

The perfect un-plugged experience

We were looking for a unique rural Maine experience and the cabin did not disappoint. Nestled in the woods not far from the parking area, We were offered a private setting without sacrificing convience. The cabin was beautifully finished and had the necessary amenities for a comfortable off grid experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Treasure tucked in the woods

Despite the gray, chilly weather, the cabin was cozy and warm. I just snuggled down on the couch and alternated looking at my book and looking out the huge window. A walk on the trails to the beaver pond was a bonus. Was hoping to see an eagle or a deer; maybe next time.A dream of a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Into the woods

The cabin was tucked away and was very well built and designed. Easy to use and get around for 2 adults and 11 yr old. Outhouse was interesting. Understand why not nearer however having lights to it for night use could be easy upgrade for safety. Sadly couldn’t use fire ring as the ticks were just all over the ground. Along with ticks a lot of poison ivy which would have been hard to use fire ring with so much poison ivy all about where you would sit. Pretty vista of field. Shower was fun, maybe a sign to let people know to always hang their towels and clothes and check them for ticks as they were jumping on. Very quiet and had monopoly but no other games or cards. Beds comfy and efficiency kitchen worked great until battery died for electric on our last morning. Toilet could use light that is battery operated to go on when u enter as it’s pretty dark. I’m not familiar with these toilets but definitely have to take your time to read instructions. Overall a great time and very enjoyable for the granddaughter. A great place to sit and read and mentally unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope P.

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

Perfect Cabin Getaway

We had a fantastic stay at Bowhaven cabin! It was extremely clean—truly spotless—and clearly very well cared for. Kez and Kyle are wonderful hosts: super communicative, welcoming, and thoughtful from start to finish. You can tell they take great pride in the property. The setting is peaceful and cozy, and everything we needed was right there. I’m already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kez and Kyle

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Kyle and Kez Bowman are from Bowdoin, Maine. They love building things with their hands and creating hiking trails in the woods!

What makes this property unique

BowHaven Cabin was built by us, to create the perfect Maine getaway vacation. We were inspired by the cabin Kez stayed in throughout her childhood and we recreated it with a lot of extra amenities and unique touches.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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