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Maine Hidden Gem

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A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a large island, and a spiral staircase.
A wooden interior with a spiral staircase, a blue cabinet with glass doors, and a wooden table with a bowl of fruit.
A compact kitchen with two bar stools, a patterned rug, and a bed in a bedroom.
Four children sitting at a wooden table in a room with large windows and a plant.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white bathtub, and a wooden bench.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Brooks, ME
  • Place, Swan Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Belfast Historical Society and Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Belfast Harbor
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Brooks

This holiday home puts you in the centre of Brooks, 13.3 km (8.3 mi) from Swan Lake and 17.2 km (10.7 mi) from Waterfall Arts. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a Smart TV and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, an iron/ironing board and a desk are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Brooks holiday home include Belfast Historical Society and Museum and Parent Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Swan Lake - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Front Street Shipyard - 21 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Belfast Historical Society and Museum - 21 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Belfast Harbor - 22 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Belfast City Park - 23 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 18 min drive
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swan Lake Grocery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ralph's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Royer Valley Farm - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Maine Grilling Woods - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cal's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Maine Hidden Gem

Gorgeous post and beam, well hidden at the top of Maine’s midcoast.
Tucked in on a dirt road. Yet conveniently located close to many of Maine’s well loved attractions. Enjoy a clam/lobstahh bake, end the night with a great fire, toasting s’mores, and seeing the stars. Really seeing them! Listen to and see wildlife. Celebrate your children’s graduation from one of the many universities around. Celebrate having a nice little holiday with your loved ones. Even consider a small anniversary or wedding here.

Pick lavender at one of the few farms around. Eat local, go fishing, paddle boarding, enjoy a book and or making a sand castle at one of the local beaches. The activities are endless! Or just enjoy sitting under the pergola and working on a puzzle, dining outdoors, with those you love.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 453 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Smoking of any kind isn’t ok. Toilet paper only down the toilet. Break the rules pay the price
Quiet hours between 10pm-7am

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 999 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Yo must clean up after your dog in the yard

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The home has spiral stairs. I provide gates

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events must be arranged ahead of time

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
Note from host: Events must be arranged ahead of time
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75. Note from host: Events must be arranged ahead of time

Frequently asked questions

Does Maine Hidden Gem have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Maine Hidden Gem family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Maine Hidden Gem is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Maine Hidden Gem?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maine Hidden Gem?

No, Maine Hidden Gem does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Maine Hidden Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Maine Hidden Gem?

There is a golf course next to Maine Hidden Gem.

Maine Hidden Gem Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House! Great stay!!

Really wonderful house. Convenient to Belfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure maine

Lovely home and owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding in Maine

The home made for perfect stay for our family. The options for housing in this part of Maine are limited and this home was a very pleasant surprise. It made for perfect location for a family wedding in the area. We also discovered several hiking trails in the area and enjoyed the fall colors. Leanne (the owner) was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Negative Ants in master bedroom No coffee 1 kitchen towelTrouble hooking up tv (didn’t use it much)Positive Pretty much everything else Kid friendly eating and game table Great fire pit Beautiful sky at night
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not going back

The listing doesn’t
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

This was a great location, close to a lot of things but you also felt like you were in the middle of nowhere. The house was beautiful and there was plenty of room for the 8 of us. The only thing you need to be aware of is there is no air conditioning. The loft does have A/C but the main house does not. While it may cool down at night, we had some very hot days and were not able to be in the main house on those days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
I am not sure if the fault lies with the owner or with VRBO/Expedia but the property was double-booked, forcing us to find other last minute accommodations. Despite several messages to the owner, I still have heard nothing back after 5 days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were 9 of us in our party and we needed a large home with enough beds and bathrooms for us all. "Maine Hidden Gem" house did that perfectly for us. The house is beautiful. The only problem we had when we got there was finding one of the bedrooms. The bedroom with the 2 beds in the room is accessible through the garage & upstairs. There is no bathroom for this garage bedroom. You need go into the house for a bathroom. Leanne was very quick getting back to us in finding where the room was located. There was plenty of toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, shower soap, laundry detergent, etc. for our stay. We really appreciated that. We loved having the large dining table to play games. We all loved our stay. Thank you Leanne.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 14 nights in May 2026