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Stand alone waterfront rustic cabin!

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A calm lake surrounded by dense forest with a clear reflection of the sky.
A covered porch with two wooden chairs and a small table, overlooking a forested area with a sign reading "JAYBIRD POND".
A rustic wooden interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area with bar stools, and a refrigerator.
A rustic wooden interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a compass wall decoration.
A view of a forested area with trees and a body of water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located at the waterfront, this 2-bedroom cabin accommodates 8 guests. It features a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Engage in nearby game walks, motorboating, and swimming activities. Experience skiing for sports and fitness enthusiasts. The stay is pet-friendly. Visit Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds and Saco River for local attractions.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Porter, ME
  • Place, Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Saco River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Moose Pond
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living area

1 Double Futon

Loft

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Stand alone waterfront rustic cabin!

Ultimate relaxation awaits you on this private retreat nestled at Jaybird Pond. This rare gem stands alone as the only cabin on the entire pond and lies in the haven of Notch Mountain! Unplug and unwind. Going off grid we have eliminated the need for electricity and modern plumbing and offer a cozy camp with all you will need. We bring in water, supply gas heater, refrigerator, stove and propane wall mounted lights. Open concept living area and loft for sleeping with additional queen pullout downstairs. Outdoor shower house with solar shower bags supplied and clean and private privy. You have room to roam this expansive property in the forest and with over 1,200 feet of exclusively owned waterfront you can enjoy it all and take in the true feel of Maine. Sleeps 6-8, kid and dog friendly, canoes and kayaks available in the summer, all kitchen needs and cookware supplied, outdoor grill, fire pit, stationary and floating docks. Enjoy fishing for many varieties of fish including Maine’s elusive trout. This experience will truly rejuvenate your soul with an escape from the ordinary. Remote yet conveniently located less than 15 minutes from amenities.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Please note events are allowed for additional cost
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs area allowed with a $50 fee per dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note that all guests need to bring their own linens and towels.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9375712
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please note events are allowed for additional cost
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Porter

Located in Porter, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. BackCountry Excursions, LLC - Day Tours and Saco River Brewing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds and Stone Mountain Arts Center. Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center and Saco Valley Sports Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Porter, ME

What's nearby

  • Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Saco River - 12 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Lovewell Pond - 16 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Moose Pond - 17 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Stone Mountain Arts Center - 20 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fairground Pizza & Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Back Burner Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sacopee Valley House Of Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bay Haven Lobster Pound - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stand alone waterfront rustic cabin! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stand alone waterfront rustic cabin!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stand alone waterfront rustic cabin!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stand alone waterfront rustic cabin!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stand alone waterfront rustic cabin! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds, Saco River and Bill Merrill Mountain. Stone Mountain Arts Center and Andrews Preserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing stay this past July! We brought our one year old pug and she absolutely loved being out in nature for a week. It's campy but also super clean. We went right after a heat wave and expected it to be really hot but the it was high 70s the entire time... So the nights were cold! We both didn't pack for how chilly it would get. We plan to go back next year! But this time with warmer clothes!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay-beautiful spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
I chose this property due to it accepting pets, private location, and the great reviews. Now I’m really not sure that they are real reviews. Property is private off grid with more like a swamp to look at. Of course best picture looks amazing; it’s not. Best cool room was the enclosed porch which had ripped screens and holes. Good amount of large ants in the kitchen area and randomly on walls. Did not dare to open the pull out couch for fear of what might crawl out. Guestbook mentioned that due to baby birds in the shower they did not shower. Felt itchy and wasn’t sure if more than mosquitoes were inside. Humid and hot, even with all windows open it was suffocating. As soon as I found a room somewhere else we left.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
located in the woods, we loved staying here. It was pet friendly, had woods to roam, and a pond to fish and kayak
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was wonderful! Everything was cozy, comfortable, clean, and as-advertised. The entire area felt secluded and private which led to us feeling tranquil, serene, and peaceful all weekend long. Excellent place for our dogs and children, too! Certainly a place where you need to keep a close eye on your kids all the time (spiral staircase, hilly terrain, etc.) but such an amazing place for them to explore and be kids! It’s “off grid” but very easy to manage! If you’re looking for a peaceful weekend escape, or a tranquil getaway, this is the place you should be booking! The hosts really went above and beyond with decorating the space, making it feel “home-y,” and outfitting the cabin with just about everything you might need during your stay. The hosts communicated with us from the time we booked through when we were leaving - Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely love the location! Being alone on the pond is wonderful. The water was great to swim and float in off of the raft.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful camp with excellent boat house.Kitchen had everything we need. Beds were comfortable. Shower in master bath was awesome. Living room is comfortable. Very well cared for, clean, updated.Communication with owner was top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Wonderful property...great place to unplug and get away
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Beautiful property, nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Willette’s

Everything we were looking for and expecting! We had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You have the pond and house to yourself, hidden away from the road; it's great escape from everything. Bring a telescope or binoculars, it gets legitimately dark and the stars are wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful secluded water front getaway

My friends and I had such a good time here, the water felt incredible and it was so nice waking up and hopping out in the water on a kayak. We will definitely be back! Everything about this trip was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect place

This is the perfect offgrid cabin to stay! Everything in one place we didnt need to leave! Close to town. We cant wait to go again. Owners are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect place

We loved our stay here! It was definitely one of the most relaxing vacations we have been on. The property is so perfect. We spent the day outside on the lake. We brought our paddle board with us and it was so nice to explore with. The house has everything you need. The beds were comfortable. We loved everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous, flat out.

The property was gorgeous. Even when we couldn’t figure out the stove (Oy) they came right away to help. Sweetest people, beautiful place. Amazing family vacation, we’ve already decided to book ASAP for next summer. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent off-grid get-away

Exactly as described in the website! We were very happy with the cabin, the cleanliness, and the location. The owners provided everything that we needed to enjoy - we only needed to bring water,flashlights. and food, plus our bedding. The dogs loved it, and we did too! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Your own pond

We had a great vacation on Jaybird Pond, swimming, kayaking, hiking and making family memories. Renters should know that the property does not have running water or electricity. The property managers help you figure out how to boil the pond water and use the propane lamps. If you’re willing to rough it, you can’t beat the experience of having your own pond.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unplugged

I stayed here with my fiancé and two dogs. The unplugged feel while still having cell service and a quick 15 minute jump to town is amazing. Solar lights around the property, and the propane run appliances make this the perfect get away for me. I started everyday with hikes with the dogs up the mountain and spent the rest of the time in a hammock I bought or fishing on the shoreline, mostly caught sunfish but a day on the lake is better than a day at work. 10/10 recommend we will be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unplug and go to JayBird

We both very much enjoyed the cabin and the pond we were on. Only disappointment was we couldn't catch any fish except catfish. We still had fun, They provided a canoe but we also brought paddle boards. It was very peaceful and serene. You could hear the cars from the main road and the road going into the cabin is very rough. We had a small SUV and I felt I should of had a truck. All in all it was pleasant, peaceful and we were unplugged. I am heading back to work feeling refreshed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded and peaceful! We spent our 25th wedding anniversary at this little cabin on the pond. Such a great spot to enjoy the birds, fish, and frogs. Mornings were spent drinking coffee while kayaking and the days and nights finding ways to beat the 102 degree heat. A few suggestions for anyone staying here in the summer: 1. wear water shoes to keep some of the mucky bottom of the pond off your feet and for general walking around the immediate property. 2. Flip flops aren’t the greatest here because the terrain is very slopped, slippery pine cones/needles, and generally uneven ground. 3. Bring a battery operated fan or three or a small generator to use the outlets for fans. 4. We brought a Milwaukee Tools M18 Rover Compact Folding Flood Light w/USB charger as the gas and solar lights are limited. You’ll need extra light over the stove if cooking in the darker hours.5. If sleeping on the sofa bed, bring a thick mattress pad! Horribly uncomfortable. Not sure the existing mattress could be considered a mattress. 6. Personal preference: bring your own water if you don’t want to boil pond water for dishes or refill shower bags with the same. Lugging water up the steep incline from the pond isn’t fun, IMO.You can hear other nearby houses and traffic coming from the main road but nothing disruptive. 1-2 bar cell service in the event you need to stay connected to the world. I advise against that! Great location to reconnect, rejuvenate, and relax! We’ll be back!
The swim from the dock to the float requires going through lily pads or a kayak/canoe paddle over.
Frog watching was a highlight EVERYWHERE! 😍
View into one of the pond’s coves. Lots of lilies everywhere!
The dock to camp incline is a great thigh and quad workout! As is to/from the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property on the pond, beaver dam and lodge if you take the kayak! Bring a power bank if you are concerned with charging devices, my party had to figure out how to charge their hearing aids. Don’t make the same mistake! The access to the property is an unmaintained road, a sedan can get through fine but I was worried for a second a party member would need to park near the gate and be picked up with one of the trucks. Overall a great experience and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love having this quiet pond all to ourselves.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay was cut short

Unfortunately, my stay was cut VERY short due to a medical emergency with my dog (which had nothing to do with the property). I only was able to stay one night, but will definitely be going back. In fact, the owner felt so badly about my situation, they've offered to have me back at no charge. I will definitely be booking in the future. This location is ideal if you want privacy and the cabin is well appointed. It's kind of like glorified "glamping" with no running water or electricity. The gas lights are awesome and the gas refrigerator is perfect. A couple of things I wish I had brought with me and will next time; a tablecloth for the outdoor picnic table, my camp water jug for dishes, folding chairs, and a good battery operated reading light. Other than that, I could've been very comfortable for the week!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We had a great time being off grid at this location! My 9 and 12 year old got back to being kids running around in nature again without technology and we reconnected as a family! The pond was great to kayak in, we did not swim though a bit murky for our taste but plenty of other places close by to swim. Would love to return in cooler weather, it was really hot when we visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent spot for unplugging!

We absolutely loved our stay at Jaybird. It was absolutely perfect for my wife, our two friends, and a pup. We will definitely be back, it is the epitome of New England Camp. One Note: We arrived at night and had a VERY DIFFICULT time finding the road, Google, GPS, Apple Maps, none worked. We had no service so we could not call the hosts either. We ultimately found the gate after driving up and down the road a few times. If you arrive at night and come from the south, it is the very first (and somewhat hidden) pull-off on the left after passing a big white house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lorenda DayCoombs

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As sisters we are always up for an adventure! Together we have formed Sisters Inc and are co-owners to Southern Maine Guide Service , Wedding in the Woods, and now the quaint property at Jay Bird. We both love the outdoors and spend hours with our children hunting and fishing. Both are Registered Maine Guides and have travelled throughout the state of Maine, guiding. As owners to Wedding in the Woods we offer wedding packages that accommodate any of the wedding parties needs.

Why they chose this property

Jay Bird is the perfect getaway from the rush of daily life. Quiet and comfortable it offers peace and tranquility. Sip your morning coffee on the enclosed porch and watch the ducks and geese float by. Grab one of the canoes and fishing pole and try your luck for trout. Take a walk around the property for fresh some much needed fresh air. Spring fed water makes for clear swimming on a hot day. Roast some marshmallows at the fire pit and unwind from the day. Jay Bird has it all for those who just need a break from it all.

What makes this property unique

Jay Bird has been set up for off grid living, however we understand that life still has to happen. The cabin has been wired to allow you to bring your own generator. There are outlets throughout the cabin. Please ask us for more information regarding this.

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