Our spacious home and front yard ❤️ Springtime in our backyard 🌸 Enjoy front porch sunsets! Our screened in porch is our favorite room - a true 3 season extension of our home. The combined kitchen and dining area is a great gathering place. Eastern kitchen wall with sunrise and backyard views. Large dining table with 2 kid friendly chairs, 2 highchairs, and seating for 10-12. Convenient mudroom with a sink and lots of storage. Main floor 2 piece bathroom Our comfy and spacious sofa. Music corner! Drums, keyboard, guitar and ukelele. Kids corner! Games, toys, and books galore! Staircase to the 2nd floor, with convenient gates at both the top and bottom. 2nd story full bathroom with tub and double sinks, situated right between the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. Primary suite with King size bed The view from our bedroom window 🌳 ⛰️ Primary ensuite jacuzzi tub Primary ensuite bathroom 2nd Bedroom with vaulted ceiling and 3 beds 3rd Bedroom with glider, two cribs (or toddler beds), two dressers, and queen bed. 3rd Bedroom queen bed. Laundry time in this luxe room is actually enjoyable! Northern lights over our home. Our favorite “room” in spring, summer & fall - our lovely screened in porch. Dining area plus lounge area. Enjoy listening to the symphony of frog song! Backyard firepit smore's in October! Our pond gets very full in the Spring (this picture was in April) and very low in the fall, and no m ... Backyard visitors in the summer, enjoying the apple tree droppings. Backyard visitors walking across our frozen pond in the winter. View of the back of the house from one of the swing sets. Backyard winter wonderland sunrise Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park - "the most photographed lighthouse in the world" and for ... Take a ferry from Portland to Peaks Island - our favorite Casco Bay island to visit in any season! Downtown Portland from the water - this city has it all! Just 1 hour south of us. Giant's Stairs in Harpswell, one of our favorite spots! A 1 hour 15 minute drive for the quintessent ... Step Falls Preserve in Newry, just a 1 hour drive, with a beautiful hike, a mile of cascading falls, ... Views from the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire, which is a 34 mile scenic byway through the Whit ... Angel Falls is a 90' waterfall, one of the largest in the state. Come in the winter to see it comple ... Pondicherry Park in Bridgton, just a 40 minute drive, with covered bridges and tons of natural obsta ... Thorncraig Bird Sanctuary in Lewiston, just a 25 minute drive with miles of hiking trails and natura ...

 

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Coastal Breezes to Mountain Trails: Our Maine Family Adventure Hub

House • Minot ME United States

    8 Guests   
    5 Bedrooms   
    7 Beds   
    3.5 Bathrooms   
    5 Car spaces  
  Primary home

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Listed  February 2025
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General Overview

Welcome to Our Spacious Maine Retreat! Nestled in the heart of Maine, our home offers the perfect base for exploring the best the state has to offer. Whether you’re craving ocean views, mountain adventures, or vibrant city life, you’ll find it all within an hour’s drive. Head east and you’ll discover breathtaking ocean beaches, or venture west to the stunning White Mountain National Forest. We’re also conveniently located near four fantastic ski resorts, making us a year-round getaway for adventure lovers. And don't miss Portland—just a short drive away, with its bustling waterfront, award-winning restaurants, and the iconic Fort Williams Park. But it’s not just the location that makes our home special—it’s the space and comfort it offers. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with minimal traffic, we enjoy privacy and serenity on our sprawling 5-acre property, which backs up to miles of quiet woods. The outdoor space is perfect for families and nature lovers, with a charming frog pond, multiple playgrounds, climbing dome, circle swing, mud kitchen, a raised bed garden, fruit trees and bushes, and cozy fire pits. Our front yard even has a hill that’s perfect for sledding in the winter! Whether you’re here to explore the great outdoors or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, our home is the perfect place for your next family adventure!

The Space

Inside, you’ll find a spacious, inviting home designed for comfort and relaxation. On the first floor, upon entering, you’ll find: * There is a bathroom, coat closet, and a mud room, complete with storage baskets, hooks and a large sink for unloading after those adventures. * Next you’ll enter into the large Kitchen, which is fully stocked with everything you need to cook and entertain, along with a family friendly dining table that can seat up to about 10. * The oversized Living Room provides plenty of space to unwind, with a huge U-shaped couch, a large TV, a music corner, and lots of space for the kiddos. * The Kids Lounge is a large, bright, open space filled with arts and craft supplies, games, and learning activities. It’s set up for building, experimenting, and creative play, making it a favorite space for the kids to hang out. Upstairs you’ll find 5 bedrooms, a fully stocked laundry room, and 3 full bathrooms: * The Primary Suite has a peaceful bedroom with a King size bed, a spa-like bathroom, a huge closet, and for those working remotely, there is a quiet and private home office. * Bedrooms 2 & 3 plus a full bathroom are across from the primary suite. Bedroom 2 has two Twin size beds; bedroom 3 has a Queen size bed and a crib. * Down a hallway and through a small lounge space you’ll find bedrooms 4 & 5 plus a full bathroom. Bedroom 4 has a Full size bed plus a Queen pull out sofa; bedroom 5 has a Queen size bed. Lastly, the finished basement is a fun kids playroom with a mini trampoline, sensory swing, and lots of toys and games. There is also plenty of space for our queen air mattress down here if more separation in sleeping space is desired.

Guest Access

You can access our home through the attached garage, or through the front door. There are two steps at each entrance. Parking inside the attached garage is welcome.

Notes

We have kids and adult bikes, a stand up paddle board, a kids kayak, beach toys, yard games, 2 adult and 2 kids snowshoes, all for your use during your stay. You can also take advantage of our large home gym, with a Peloton bike, treadmill, rower, weights, etc. located in our detached garage. Use of our State Park vehicle pass is welcome. We have two 7-passenger vehicles with a wide variety of car seats that we would be open to discussing use of if we are traveling internationally and leaving them here.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Toys
Toys
Gym
Gym
BBQ
BBQ
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Bikes
Kayak
Kayak
Standup paddleboard
Standup paddleboard

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Adventure
    Budget
    Family
    Romantic
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Luxury
    City
    Village
    Mountains
    Beach
    Water
    Remote
    Tropical
    Skiing
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Cross-country skiing

House Rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Smoke free
    Fragrance free
    Low allergen
    Hypoallergenic

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

We are situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with minimal traffic. The lots on our street are spread out and private. You will often see neighbors out biking, walking and strollering around our street as it is quiet and secluded. Due to this seclusion, a vehicle is required to access much beyond our street. Within a 10 minute drive, there is a grocery store, and several restaurants, fast food options, and country stores. A 20 minute drive away is the bustling town of Auburn with just about anything you could need.

Nearest airport

Portland Jetport (PWM) is 1 hour Boston Logan (BOS) is 2 hours 15 min

Getting Around

Bringing or renting a vehicle is a must. There is no public transportation near us. We can also discuss use of our family vehicle(s).

Map of Approximate Location

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Jenna

Hello! We’re a fun-loving family of six, eager to start exploring more of the world with our little adventurers. Our two boys, aged 8 & 6, are homeschooled and have an endless curiosity about the world around them. We also have twin 2-year-old girls who keep our hands full and our hearts even fuller! We’re based in beautiful Maine, and we love exploring everything our home state has to offer—whether it’s hiking in the mountains, skiing in the winter, biking through scenic trails, or enjoying the stunning ocean and lakes. We love outdoor activities and embrace the chance to create lasting memories as a family. We’re excited to connect with fellow travelers and share our home while discovering new places and cultures together.
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"Specifically Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia… ideally within driving distance of Maine."

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