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Birch Point Farm

94%

· Machiasport, Washington, Maine

4 acres hosted by Tyler L.

2 tent sites

We welcome campers to the beautiful land where we live, a wooded 4 acres on "Birch Point" which juts into the lively salt-water Machias Bay. Your host, Tyler, is a homesteading musician, currently developing a biodynamic community farm and garden, with an off-grid house still in construction. Please be aware that you will be entering a *working farm*, full of life! Your stay with us is bound to be social and lively at times. There are places on the land that offer privacy, yet overall it is a cozy and intimate setting. We greatly welcome feedback for being the best homesteader-hosts we can be. ----------------------------------------------------------------- *2024 SUMMER SEASON INFO* - We have a hand-pump on our well that you can use for your fresh water supply 💦 There is no shower or bath option at this time (other than a fresh dip in the bay!) - Our state-of-the-primitive-art out house is available for your use 🌙 tucked into the woods along the path to the overlook and bay beach. - At this time we do *not* have firewood available for sale. If you plan to make a fire in the fire pit (which is 100% welcome!) please bring wood and kindling with you 🔥 - The walk down to the flat rock beach is erosion-prone. Please be aware of your steps and tread lightly to help us keep the natural moss and ground cover in tact! 🌱 --------------------------------------------------------------- Mostly wooded with small clearings, this land is a comfortable camping environment. There is a common fire pit in view of the ocean, glinting through the trees. Wild animals, like deer and foxes, and many bird species abound, filling the land with life and song. We’re so grateful to live on this piece of paradise, and wish to share the beauty and magic of the land with you! On the bold coast of Downeast Maine, we offer 2 tent sites. The Maple Grove Tent Site is located in a wooded, grassy area immediately adjacent to the driveway. The Birch Point Ocean Lookout is located at the water's edge, accessed via trail beginning at the Maple Grove, about a 2 minute walk from the driveway. The outhouse is located along this trail, on the way from the Maple Grove to the Ocean Lookout. Both options require a short walk from parking, which is currently on the roadside (new driveway work coming soon). The flat ledge beach looks out at a tidal bay fed by the Machias River. These are very refreshing (chilly!) and strong tidal waters. There are also beautiful (warmer) lakes and many hiking trails nearby, notably the Cutler Bold Coast Trail with epic seaside cliffs. Expect the area to be relatively buggy in summer months, and prepare to do head-to-toe tick checks! We’re about a 10 minute drive from the town of Machias where you can fill up on supply and provisioning needs. We're about 30 minutes from Lubec and 50 minutes from Eastport, two lovely seaside towns with art galleries, cafés, restaurants, and abundant coastal view points. We look forward to welcoming you and your close ones soon for a visit on Birch Point :-)

Activities

Hiking

Snow sports

Swimming

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Coastal

Farm

94%

18 ratings · 15 reviews

Jack T.recommends

August 9, 2024

Birch Point Ocean Lookout

Tenting in Machiasport

What a great place to spend a few days/nights! My tent site overlooking the water was spectacular. Tyler is a gracious host. He met me upon my arrival, showed me around his property, and provided directions and suggestions related to the area. He even sent my home with some freshly cut kale from his garden. Very much enjoyed my stay and a place I'll revisit again one of these days.

Jack B.recommends

August 9, 2024

Birch Point Ocean Lookout

We loved camping on Tyler’s land! He gave us a tour upon arrival and we chatted quite a bit. The land is gorgeous. Lots of beautiful critters around, and an outhouse view that can’t be beat! We will be back again one day.

Nellie Z.recommends

August 6, 2024

Birch Point Ocean Lookout

We absolutely loved our stay at Tyler’s! The view of the water was perfect. We were treated to some garden veggies, saw 2 deer and enjoyed jasper beach and playing on the rocks right at camp! Highly recommend

Bonnie N.doesn't recommend

August 2, 2024

Maple Grove Tent Site

Not as expected

Hosts did not meet us upon arrival or talk more than a few sentences during our stay. Thankfully the photos and descriptions he had on the listing were enough to figure it out. Our family of 5 was there for two nights and when our hosts did come home they didn’t know which site we booked or how long we were staying. The grass and weeds along the paths was exceptionally tall and unavoidable while using the site which lead to contact with ticks. The out house is not fully enclosed. Rather its doorway is a gauzy see through burlap curtain that did not cover the sides. The outhouse did smell as bad a pit toilets can and there was no shavings out for use. There was visible dung and insects in the toilet. They had a small step trash can where they asked guests to place used toilet tissue next to the toilet and it was full to the top when we arrived and never emptied. It did have a roll of toilet paper and hand sanitizer on a shelf. This place was not as I expected. The flat rock beach is hazardous to walk and they have a sign warning guests, thankfully. It is only accessible during low tide. Three out of five of our family fell while carefully navigating the rocks and one had a sprained wrist from slipping. We are a family accustomed to hiking trails and shores. Also, parking is a difficulty due to the hosts having two vehicles in the single lane driveway. We parked on the street in the end. We will not be returning due to both the location and the absent service by the hosts.

Kevin H.recommends

July 27, 2024

Birch Point Ocean Lookout

Andrew S.recommends

July 6, 2024

Birch Point Ocean Lookout

Fantastic site and a great host!

Tyler was more than accommodating and a wonderful host. He showed us around the site, gave us a tour of his garden, and gave us a few tips on things we could do out in town. The site and the outhouse were both very clean and Tyler is continuing to make improvements to the sites as well. We wished we could have stayed longer but we are already trying to make plans with friends later to come back again soon.

Location

Machiasport, Washington, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Passamaquoddy, Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking