This newly expanded, fully renovated cabin has wonderful natural sunlight and privacy on its 2 wooded acres. It is 600 square feet plus a loft, but with large windows and skylights and feels spacious. The property features 250 feet of private waterfront on pristine Six Mile Lake (near the larger town of Machias), with excellent swimming during warm weather and a canoe for guests to use. House-trained dogs of any size are welcome. The cabin is approximately 10 minutes/7 miles from the coastal town of Machias, which has a full-service supermarket (Hannaford), several hardware and outdoor supply stores, a handful of restaurants, and a hospital with a 24-hour emergency room. The original cabin was built in 1998 and was very rustic, with no running water or electricity. Please note that all reviews through 2023 refer to the original cabin and not the renovated one. Photos of the original cabin appear toward the end of the photo gallery.
The cabin does not have a television or Internet or exterior lights of any kind in order to preserve the rustic feel and minimize light pollution. It now has electricity indoors as well as (potable, tested) running water from a new well. It usually receives a decent cell phone signal, depending on your carrier, allowing you to use your phone as an Internet hotspot.
Dogs that like to swim really love this property, and the water access is very good. But please note the property is sloped, with many tree roots along the path between the cabin and the water.
The access road and our driveway are gravel, and though it is well-maintained, a 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. (Though many of our guests have had no trouble with just a sedan.)
For those looking for a totally secluded, dark sky experience away from light pollution the property will not disappoint.