Island Tent Overlook in Maine

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Pet-friendly
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Monmouth, ME
  • Cobbosseecontee Lake
    16 min walk
  • One Knead Bakery
    7 min drive
  • Augusta Transportation Center
    23 min drive
  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    21 min drive

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About the area

Monmouth

At this resort you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Cobbosseecontee Lake and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Annabessacook Lake. Highlights at this beachfront resort include free WiFi and a fireplace. .This beach resort offers a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Monmouth resort include Theatre at Monmouth and DFD Russell Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Cobbosseecontee Lake - 16 min walk
  • Annabessacook Lake - 3 min drive
  • Augusta Country Club - 14 min drive
  • Maine State House - 22 min drive
  • Augusta Civic Center - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phil's Super Variety & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Grateful Grain Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fast Eddie's Drive In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪T J's Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sully's Tavern - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Island Tent Overlook in Maine

Summary:
Enjoy the majesty of a Maine lake at this breathtaking tent site - Glamping at its finest. An inspiring 270 degree view of Annabessacook Lake. Be lulled to sleep by the lapping waves on your private beachfront, calling loons, and crickets. Pack a cooler with your favorite food and we will supply everything else - from cooking utensils, a comfy queen bed, and a peaceful, rustic tent site. Located 1 mile from shore, it feels remote, but we've made it all convenient for you.

The Space:
We supply everything you need for a unique Maine island experience. Bring a cooler with ice, your favorite food and beverage. Then prepare to unplug. Serving the naturally curious since 2015.

Sleep soundly in a comfy queen size bed made up with extra blankets and a comforter. Modern amenities include: a compost toilet and hot shower (available during the non-freezing season) with towels and soap nearby. Island life is barely "roughing it", even though there is battery-limited electricity and eco-unconventional plumbing.

RETURNING GUESTS: We appreciate folks who return year after year. If you've misplaced the Island Withdrawal Syndrome coupon code, remind us of your last stay and we'll send you a new one. We can't have you suffering from IWS, now can we! Also, if you are looking for an exception to our minimum night requirements, please reach out.

COOKING OPTIONS: Cooking is easy, so pack light. We supply: kitchen utensils, dishes, pots and pans, French press, coffee, tea, sugar, salt, pepper, and drinking water from our homestead well. You can cook on the gas grill with a side burner, or over an open fire.

FREE STUFF: Every Maine Island adventure includes: camp chairs, unlimited firewood, lantern, fire starter, matches, canoe, kayak, or SUP paddle board with life vests and gear so you can explore Annabessacook Lake! On the island, there is a rope swing, a mile of walking paths, benches and "emergency" hammocks.

VACATIONING WITH YOUR DOG? Send us a request! Loon Point is pet-friendly for most of our furry friends. The dog fee is $30 per night per dog. Request permission by sending us a picture and brief description of each dog's demeanor toward other pups and humans. During the day, dogs should be leashed as there might be others visiting the island.

LOOKING FOR A SHORT STAY OR WANT A SUPER DEAL?
So that guests looking for longer stays have options, our minimum night stay (MNS) requirements tend to start high in the season and then fade away. So if you've got a quick stay in mind and are surprised by our MNS requirements, please check back with us. The closer we get to an empty night, the more flexible we will be.

Same goes for our pricing: if you've got specific dates or stay in mind, book early for the sure thing. But if you're flexible on dates, flexible on which stay you want, and don't mind biting your nails while waiting for a price you like, then save the link and check back with us later. We have a first-come, first-served booking policy, but our pricing gets lower, the closer we are to an empty night.

Guest Access:
Guests enjoy exclusive access to Loon Point where they can enjoy privacy and shared access to 1 Big Sustainable Island.

There's lots to do on 1 Big Sustainable Island and (as has been the tradition for generations in the neighborhood) visitors are encouraged to stop by (so expect some company from the neighborhood on the island during daylight -- after dark, however, the island is closed to the public). Activities in these shared areas include:

Hiking or walking on more than a mile of trails
Swimming
Swinging off the rope swing at the lake's edge
Cooking over an open fire
Watching the sunset from Sunset Rock
Resting in one of the hammocks sprinkled about the island
Fishing off the dock
Canoeing, Kayaking, and SUPing
Sauna lake plunging

We are happy to provide safe luggage storage so you can enjoy free early arrival or free late departure. Guests can take advantage of the shared areas and activities either before check in or after check out.

HOW PRIVATE IS THIS?
Each of our eco-island stays is designed with privacy in mind. There are 5 (soon to be 6) stays on 1 Big Sustainable Island. Unless you go looking for neighbors, you probably wouldn't know they are there. Every site has its own corner of the island. You might find folks in the public areas of the island (ie bathroom, boat rack, ferry ride, rope swing, and trails), but your sleeping and eating accommodations are private. Also know that our Island support team, if they're not already on island, they're a text away, if your need help.

The Neighborhood:
Annabessacook Lake is our 1400 acre backyard of clear water, good fishing, and great neighbors. Whether they are year-round residents, summer vacationers, or visitors, most folks you'll meet will tell you that they have been coming here since they were a kid.

Getting Around:
Getting to the Island: You’ve got check in options

CHECK IN YOURSELF by:

* Bringing your own boat or boat plane - we have a public boat launch, free parking for your rig at our place, and free island dock space available.
* Paddling yourself - Take one of our canoes or kayaks and paddle the 30 minute trip across the lake to your stay. We can shuttle your gear on the next ferry if you want. Or,

CHECK IN WITH FERRY SERVICE:

Free ferry service to the island runs at:
* 9:45 Early Arrival - We’ll shuttle you to 1 Big Sustainable Island early and while your stay is being prepared, you can begin your “Island Time” early. We’ll safely stow your gear and let you know as soon as your accommodations are ready.

* 3pm and 5pm - With the standard checkin ferry, we’ll move your crew and your gear to the island and help get you settled in for FREE.

Pre-arranged Ferry Service is available at other times for a $60 one-way fee during regular hours (between 8pm and 7am, the cost is $100 and a hot cup of coffee for the Boat Captain). All paddled boats need to be off the water by sundown. Seats on all of our ferry services are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's important to make your reservation early. We'll transport your gear and all your guests on this 10 minute private boat ride.

FREE PARKING: Park in our private parking area for free. Cart your gear to our dock and begin your "Island Time" journey.

Other Things to Note:
OUTHOUSAPHOBES: We're with you!
New guests might wonder about our island, off-the-grid bathrooms. Rest assured that our compost toilets are designed with usability in mind. They smell great!

We have all been to rural outhouses where this is not the case. It's the number 1 complaint (or is that #2?). Which is why, when we built each of our toilets facilities, we did something different. Through management of airflow, separation of liquids from solids, application of saw dust, and optimizing the force of gravity, we have a composting toilet system that has been in place for years with very little odor and maximum sanitation. So rest easy: if a member of your party is an "outhousaphobe", know that so are we!

CAN'T FIND THE DATES YOU'RE LOOKING FOR?
Check out all seven (soon to be eight) of our Maine Island eco-retreat listings at 1 Big Sustainable Island.

Packing Advice for glampers: PACK LIGHT!

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
• Cooler with ice (We'll replace thawed ice for FREE)
• Favorite foods and beverages
• Battery charger and cable for your cell phone
• Sunscreen and bug repellent
• Layers of warm clothing
• Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries
• Fishing permit, if you're over 16 and plan to fish
• Water shoes for swimming
• Curiosity and a good sense of humor

Our Rates include:
• Free canoes, kayaks, paddles and life vests
• Dock access
• Hammock
• Camp chairs
• Unlimited firewood
• Out door fire pit
• Indoor propane heater
• Adjustable grill for cooking over the fire
• Gas grill with side burner
• Pots, pans
• Dishes
• Utensils
• Biodegradable soap
• Sheets
• Towels
• Playing Cards
• Lanterns
• Dad jokes and exclamation points!

REMOTE WORK - Wifi, cell, and battery recharges
Cell reception registers 3 bars and 5G on the island . So, with any smartphone, you can work remotely. Bring your cord and we'll take phone and laptop battery charging from there. If you need our data plan, we offer a mobile hotspot upon request. There is a catch, however. We can keep a secret, if you need us to. Telling the office how easy it is to get work done on your island adventure will be up to you!

Interaction with Guests:
Kent is a Registered Maine Guide and Commercial Boat Operator. Guests typically enjoy a boat ride to and from the island via pontoon boat and then have access to canoes and kayaks to explore the lake throughout their stay.

He is available if needed. During the daylight hours, the island receives visitors from the surrounding lake community who want to hike, explore, or take the rope swing for a ride! At night, the island is quiet, peaceful, and restricted to our overnight guests. Four (soon to be five) other sites are remotely located on the island, as well and share some of the bathroom and shower facilities.

Property manager

Kent Ackley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Games

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Island Tent Overlook in Maine?

The closest beach to Island Tent Overlook in Maine is Town Beach (15.8 km).

Does Island Tent Overlook in Maine have a pool?

No, this resort doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Island Tent Overlook in Maine?

No, Island Tent Overlook in Maine does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Island Tent Overlook in Maine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

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