Kate and Zach were wonderful hosts, and we loved learning about their homesteading adventure and meeting their charming children. The cabin was cozy and perfect for our needs and we enjoyed candlelit evenings. You'll want to bring a table and whatever cooking equipment you require; we brought a solar shower as well. The cabin is a distance from the parking spot, and the cart provided for hauling gear was welcome.
The view from the cabin over the tidal creek is lovely, and it was fascinating to observe the water level oscillate with the tides. The kayaks provided are right there, making it easy to go out for a short paddle to visit the bald eagles, ospreys and shorebirds.
Zach periodically leads the sheep into the pasture near the cabin, and they sometimes come to greet you as you pass by. The goats are also very friendly and curious, as are the chickens who come running like long-lost friends to greet you when you pass by.
From this base of operations, you can get provisions in nearby Milbridge -- try The Knotty Lobster for great lobster rolls you can eat on a picnic table facing the ocean in the wellness park just across the road. If you plan to cook, the seafood at Chipman's Wharf is top notch.
We spent a day hiking the extraordinary Great Wass Island preserve, 40 minutes north. At low tide, it is simply amazing. And to the south are the trails of Petit Manan NWR in Steuben. All in all, a great place from which to explore a great part of the Maine coast.