Orchard Hill Farmhouse c. 1794: Between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mts.

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Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior detail
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
West Baldwin, ME
  • Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds
    15 min drive
  • Phat Boys Diner
    7 min drive
  • Conway Station
    44 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    48 min drive

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About the area

West Baldwin

A family-friendly stay in Baldwin awaits you at this farm stay. You'll be 5.6 km (3.5 mi) from Saco River and 11 km (6.8 mi) from Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds. Highlights at this farm house include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .This smoke-free farm house offers a water park, a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Baldwin farm house include Horne Pond and Long Beach Marina.

What's nearby

  • Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds - 15 min drive
  • Long Beach Marina - 16 min drive
  • Sebago Lake - 17 min drive
  • Sebago Lake State Park - 38 min drive
  • King Pine Ski Area - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fairgrounds Pizza & Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Runway Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bay Haven Lobster Two - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sacopee Valley House of Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Krista's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Orchard Hill Farmhouse c. 1794: Between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mts.

Orchard Hill Farmhouse (Circa 1794), a Classic High-Posted New England Cape (with WiFi Internet) is
Picturesquely Situated Between the Atlantic Ocean and White Mountains
On the same Estate as Highland Cottage (see VRBO Listing #745419), which sleeps six.

Experience History with Modernization (WiFi Internet)! This timepiece, a classic representation of American Architectural History, proudly overlooks the foothills of the White Mountains, embodying the Saco and Ossipee River Valleys. Orchard Hill Farmhouse (OHF) offers a phenomenal mountain view with rolling hills and open fields. Wide pumpkin pine floorboards, fastened in place with square-head nails, root one in time; they are original to the main house! The interior trim work (a reflection of changing tastes) is a combination of original and Nineteenth Century woodwork. The living room and dining areas are abundant in atmosphere, featuring exposed beams, both hand hewn and sawn timbers. (For additional Historic Information about OHF, see the end of this Property Description.)

Four large hand-split granite steps lead up to the main entryway. Mature landscaping (lichen-covered stonewalls, flower gardens, bushes…) compliments this gem that has spanned four centuries (parts of two and all of two). The winding country road, bordered by long stretches of stonewalls, provides a partial panorama of the foothills of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. A three-minute stroll brings one to an impressive overlook. And Orchard Hill Farmhouse is within approximately one hour of numerous “must see” attractions! Centrally located between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mountains, a small sampling follows:

• Old Port area of Portland, ME (50 min) (cobblestone streets, gift shops, museums, fine dining, theater, lighthouses, home of DeMillo’s Floating Restaurant, “Old Port Festival” [usually mid-June]); Portland (Children’s Museum, Portland Museum of Fine Art, Longfellow House, Portland Observatory, Merrill Auditorium… SO MUCH MORE!)
• Casco Bay Lines, Portland, ME (50 min) (Ferry System Cruises, including the popular Casco Bay Islands Cruise, which covers eight islands)
• Odyssey Whale Watch, Portland, ME (50 min) (Whale Watching Tour Agency, ADVENTURES YOU WON’T FORGET!)
• Old Orchard Beach, ME (55 min) (a premier mile-long, fun-filled Maine beach, an international attraction)
• Mount Washington Auto Road, NH (1 hr) (nearly eight miles long with incredible vistas)
• Mount Washington Cog Railroad, NH (1hr) (WHAT AN HISTORIC TRAIN RIDE!)
• Kancamagus Highway, NH (40 min) (legendary highway through White Mountain National Forest, mountain views, waterfalls, hiking trails, covered bridge…)
• Fryeburg, ME (25 min) (one of Maine’s oldest towns, [home of the Fryeburg Fair, Maine’s largest Agricultural Fair “1851” (September 29 – October 6, 2024), “The Coach Exhibit-- including Gypsy Caravans--a “must see”], kayaking, canoeing, biking, an exercise community trail that follows the old “Mountain Line” Railway Road)
• Freeport, ME (1 hr & 20 min) (home of the original L.L. Bean Retail Store, outlet stores, dining…)
• North Conway, NH (35 min) (major shopping destination near Mount Washington, dinner train, hiking, theatre)
• Sebago Lakes Region, ME (20 min) (recreational destination [boating, fishing, dining…])
• Scarborough (45 min) to Kittery, ME (“Antique Alley”, Route 1 drive, time depends on traffic flow)
• Hiram, ME (15 min) (Ossipee Valley Music Festival with musicians [and fans] from all over the United States, July 25 - July 28, 2024)
• Douglass Mountain, Sebago, ME (15 min) (a low energy hike with super energizing mountaintop views from a stone tower)
• Sand Pond, East Baldwin, ME (7 min) (spring-fed pond for swimming and recreation)
• Saco River, Cornish/West Baldwin Line (5 min) (kayaking, canoeing…)
• Yarmouth Clam Festival, Yarmouth, ME (1 hr.) (GREAT food! Fun for the whole family! July 19 - July 21, 2024)
• Cornish, ME (7 min) (voted one of New England’s most charming villages, “The Crown of York County”, Home of the Apple Festival [dates TBA, usually the last Saturday of September], part of the Maine Antique Trail)

Orchard Hill Farmhouse is located one-half mile off the Pequawket Trail (Route 113), a Maine Scenic Byway. It is an attractively decorated two-story structure. Sleeping accommodations: there are four bedrooms and a "room for thought" (has a fireplace) with a futon that opens to a full bed. Bedroom I has a queen size bed and Bedroom II has a full bed; both are local on the first floor. Bedroom III has a queen bed and bedroom IV has one set of twin beds; both are located on the second floor. Thus, the farmhouse sleeps ten (larger parties should consider renting Highland Cottage [VRBO listing #745419], which can accommodate six and is located on the same Estate, a short stroll across maintained lawn). A breakfast area seats four and the dining room seats six. There is a table on the porch that can seat four. There are two bathrooms with tubs that have showers.

The kitchen has a microwave, toaster oven, coffee pot, and full-size cook stove as well as a dishwasher. Pots, pans, dinnerware, and utensils are provided. Each bedroom has additional sets of sheets available. Towels, washcloths, and hand towels are in the bathrooms and bedrooms.

In addition…
• A screened-in porch with table and chairs
• A TV and DVD player (no cable)
• A CD player
• Small library collection, including general interest books, cookbooks, DVDs
• Games and puzzles
• Electric fireplace and oil heat
• Stainless steel barbeque grille
• Washer and dryer
• Outdoor furniture

Make Orchard Hill Farmhouse your home base to explore some of Maine and New Hampshire’s most spectacular attractions. Whether you love to bike, hike, swim, fish, shop, dine, or view… Whether you most love spring’s blossoms and blooms, summer’s lush greenery, or autumn’s inferno of foliage color, the location of this timepiece is perfect to realize your vacation plan.

Additional Historic Information about Orchard Hill Farm:

Orchard Hill Farmhouse (OHF) is originally the Estate of Ephraim Bachelor (b 1749), a Militia Member who served during the Revolutionary War. This land parcel (a Revolutionary War Bounty Land Grants Award) was granted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts before Maine was designated its own (advented) U.S. Statehood in 1820.

A functioning farm and apple orchard up until 1953, OHF remained in the same family until 1958, when it was purchased by Mildred and Edward Giroux and used as an Artists Retreat until 1995. It remains in the Giroux and Monette family and continues to be a source of creative inspiration. The Estate includes Highland Cottage (see VRBO listing #745419)--formerly, an Art Gallery--which is located in close proximity (a stroll across maintained lawn) to OHF.

Although a modern drilled well has been the water supply since 1996, the original well is located a quarter-mile up the hill behind OHF. This “gravity fed” system supplied water, which was collected in a cistern. The stonework that was once part of an ice house (where ice that was cut from ponds in the winter was stored for year-round refrigeration purchases) still stands on the north side behind OHF. Of course, OHF has modern plumbing! Even though, the “outhouse” still exists in the bottom floor of a three-story Carriage House, which has an original granite hitching post with a blacksmith-forged iron ring located in front. (The Outhouse is NO LONGER!! in use.) Most work done on OHF--a combination of restoration and renovation--has been tasteful, preserving the integrity of the architectural style.

Property manager

Bernadette Monette and Gerry Giroux

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Water park

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: Parents must closely supervise Children.

Payment types

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 credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Orchard Hill Farmhouse Between the Atlantic Coast the White Mts

Frequently asked questions

Does Orchard Hill Farmhouse c. 1794: Between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mts. have a pool?

Orchard Hill Farmhouse c. 1794: Between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mts. has a communal pool.

Does Orchard Hill Farmhouse c. 1794: Between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mts. have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is Orchard Hill Farmhouse c. 1794: Between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mts. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, a water park and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Orchard Hill Farmhouse c. 1794: Between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mts. is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Orchard Hill Farmhouse c. 1794: Between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mts.?

No, Orchard Hill Farmhouse c. 1794: Between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mts. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Orchard Hill Farmhouse c. 1794: Between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mts.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Orchard Hill Farmhouse c. 1794: Between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mts.?

No, pets are not allowed.

Orchard Hill Farmhouse c. 1794: Between the Atlantic Coast and the White Mts. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts and location
Set in beautiful Maine, great hosts, clean home. Interesting historical house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of Room
When Dave and I first got there, it seemed so big. The following day my son and his wife and my grandson arrived. The home came alive and they loved it. My son use to have a home just like it. Cornish is so close and we went back and forth for dinner and my grandson made a donut run Sunday morning at Dunking Donuts. It was close to our family reunion so it worked well for us. They especially loved the room air conditioners. It was pretty hot outside but the home stayed cool even before they turned them on. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Historic Home
We loved it! Very great location close enough yet far enough away . We saw two baby fawns in the back yard. Great owners! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
We had a great 4 day stay. Only concern is the driveway is difficult to see since it is hidden and unpaved. I would recommend maybe reflectors at the bottom of the drive to make it easier to find.

8/10 Good

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brief stay
I was here briefly for a family getaway weekend in Maine and appreciated the always prompt and helpful communication from the hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm house
This is a wonderful place to stay especially if you have a large family and are on a budget. It has absolutely everything you need. Bernadette and Gerald are fantastic and even provided an iron and ironing board since we'd be attending a wedding. Communication was excellent. We hope to visit the area again and stay at the farm house. It feels like home!

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely home with lots of charming decor
Lovely older home that still has the charm of yesteryear but has the updates to keep guests comfortable. It was bigger than we expected and were delighted to find lots of air~conditioners available throughout the house. {It was super hot when we visited} Spotless and clean right down to the decorative antiques. Outside is rustic but a New England country kind of way. Inside has been kept up perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Marcy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family retreat
The Orchard Hill Farm was ideal for our adult family's getaway. We found great hiking trails close-by and the coast was less than an hour away. The house was well supplied with games, puzzles, linens, etc., which we enjoyed. There was plenty of room to accommodate our group of 7 comfortably. The non-traditional kitchen had more dishes & utensils than we needed. All appliances were clean and worked well. The grounds would have been beautiful in their day, now somewhat overgrown, yet lovely and peaceful. Buildings could use exterior maintenance, but that didn't bother us. Owners were quick to answer questions and good to work with. Thanks for hosting us!

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic home, sleeps many, with privacy.
Someone clearly cares very much about their beautifully kept historic home. From fresh flowers to fresh towels and everything in between. A.C. installed in every room, 5 private rooms/bedrooms, a cute little kitchen and dining area. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rong W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Nice property. Clean rooms. It has everything we need for the stay. We had a great time there. Thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Quaint house in W. Baldwin
The farmhouse is very unique. We've never stayed in a house this old so it was really cool to see how things were built. It's age means it has lots of character but all of it adds to the house's charm. The area is quiet and so dark that you have an amazing view of the stars! The AC worked very well and we also used the gas fire/stove one night when it was chilly. The accommodations are comfortable. Bernadette and Gerry were gracious hosts that made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017