Real Maine Experience | House in Jackson

8.0 (4 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Jackson House | Real Maine Experience

4 Bedroom House in Jackson

The Middle of Nowhere, but NOT FAR from LOTS. It's 20 minutes to Swan Lake, 45 minutes to Bangor, 25 minutes to the Belfast Coast, 55 minutes from Camden, 1.5 hours to Arcadia National Park. IT IS NOT ON THE COAST! Use it as a base to explore! You'll love the coziness, space, and screened porch. It's great for couples, families, and groups. Get a glimpse into real-life Maine from a 19th Century farm house on 10 acres that was built with pegs originally, and lovingly restored recently!
All the bedrooms are upstairs, as is one bathroom. This house was built, as near as we can tell, about 1820. (Town records were destroyed in a fire in the 1970s). It's been remodeled and expanded several times since. It's a traditional Maine farm house in most respects, with the core part of the house built as a timber framed construction. While we do have some heat, it's not up to Maine winters, and so it's a three season house now. All beds have memory foam mattresses.
Guests should be aware that there is both custom furniture and a variety of antiques and other items (including tools) that do not lend themselves to roughhousing. We expect mature treatment of the house and furnishings.
Please acknowledge that this house is NOT located in the midst of tourist attractions or on the coast. Some people seem disappointed in the location, even though it's described very accurately. Jackson is not on the coast! It's VERY rural. Don't expect street lights, other than the moon and stars.
Also, please check with your cell phone providers to ensure that someone in your group has coverage in Jackson, as there is not a landline presently in the house. We're considering a number of options on that front, but our cell phones all work just fine (Verizon), so it's never been an issue with us.
There are televisions, but no cable or satellite service, so streaming is about the only real tv option. The internet connection is pretty good for a rural setting, but it's only DSL (which is all that's available), and it occasionally goes down without explanation.
Guests have access to the entire house, including the lower part of the garage where we have kayaks for exploring waterways nearby. We have a guide to our favorite places to kayak in the house. (Truck or SUV needed for that.) There are numerous tools, including power tools, in the garage, so adult supervision is required. Locked closets for owner storage should not be tampered with.
This is our summer house, and we are out of state when it is rented. But if you want to stop by Kentucky for a Bourbon on your trip, we'll be glad to pour you a glass!
We have assembled a user's guide for the house. Remember, it's a rural house with a well, pump (new), and septic system (new), so be prepared for a few oddities. You may have to flip the pump or Water heater when you arrive (it's just one switch for each). There is some air conditioning upstairs (two of the rooms), but it's generally not needed except perhaps for a week or two in mid August, and even then the house cools off well at night. Fires are permitted in the fire pit except when things are very dry and the local fire marshall prohibits outdoor fires. Always keep them well under control, and the hose ready nearby. We try to leave plenty of firewood in back and by the firepit, and have contact information if you want to buy more. There is no cable or satellite TV, though streaming tv's are available; just be sure to log out or someone else can access your service.
- Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate early check-ins

Real Maine Experience is located in Jackson. Real Maine Experience provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Real Maine Experience has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Jackson has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Jackson, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • 2+ bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
Entertainment
  • TV
General
  • Unit size: 2900 sq ft (269 sq m)
  • English
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: children allowed: ages 3-17
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Michael and Christine G.
Aug 18, 2024 07:20:11 PM
Review Score:   8
Summary: The interior was very well done and plenty of room for company. The screened porch is one of our favorite parts.
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