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Hidden Brook At Merrifield Farm

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· Cornish, York, Maine

45 acres hosted by Andrews N.

1 lodging site

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100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Please No Pets! Please Do Not book with Pets! Hipcamp is aware of the glitch with booking with pets and are working to fix! please read this entire description for rules, and directions on how to get to Hidden Brook. Hidden Brook is located on a small family-owned vegetable farm five minutes outside the village of Cornish, Maine. Three generations of farmers live here presently, but our family has been working this land since the mid 1700’s. Cornish is a pretty special place to live and visit because we are about 50 minutes drive from both the city of Portland on the coast and the White Mountains to the west. There are tons of local hikes here in the foothills, two big rivers to float or paddle, dozens of swim spots, good fishing and a lively little village with at least 7 antiques shops, local art and some pretty darn good restaurants. Our neighborhood even hosts some of the best musicians in the world each July at The Ossippee Valley Music Festival. Yeah, we got it all going on! Come play with us or just chill at Hidden Brook. So far, we have one spot open for “glamping”, The Bus, but will add The Vardo and two more sites as finances and our aging farmer bodies allow. The Bus, an engineless 1973 Bluebird School bus is pretty pimped out. Though off the grid, cell reception is pretty good and rechargable lighting is provided. Our outdoor kitchen, on a spacious deck, includes a heavy duty propane stove, Yeti cooler and pots and pans. Indoors, there’s a slop-bucket sink for dish washing and tooth-brushing, a small woodstove to take off the chill come fall and a nice big fire pit outside. Buses can get hot in summer, so we put ours in a shady little grove of ancient oaks amongst the remains of the farm’s original stonework and installed screens the full length of the bus. We built a compost-style outhouse and a beautiful outdood shower we call “The Cold Drizzler” down in the old homestead cellar hole. Kind of a secret garden bathroom : ) Inside is a full-sized bed for one or two people and two cot-sized “75 long bunks, sleeping a total of four humans. Quality mattresses, sheets and blankets with a change of sheets and tons of pillows ought to provide a comfortable night’s sleep. Four towels provided. Coffee and “pour-overs” on site as well as silverware, bowls and plates. All you really need is ice for the cooler and your food - or just go out to eat. Other things to note: Absolutely no smoking inside All shoes off before entering Quiet hours from 9:30 pm to 6:30 am ( we live in a small community and wish to respect our neighbors ) This is not a party camp, but a place to relax and listen to the birds. Please enjoy your music quietly. This is a working farm, but we will be as sensitive as possible when it comes to any loud machinery use like irrigation pumps and tractors while guests are around. Our dogs may visit, but are laid back once they have anounced your arrival. Directions to Hidden Brook and the Bus: You will be given directions to an address once you book but please make sure that you follow the signage to the bus carefully, otherwise you’ll end up at the wrong property. Drive until you see two giant, eyeballs attached to a telephone pole, and the bus will be immediately after that on your right. Thank you so much.The Purple Bus is forever parked in an ancient grove of red oaks on a quiet dirt road in the hills a few miles outside the village of Cornish. We built this super fancy camp on the actual site of the original farm house and barn of our family’s ancestors. We think they’d approve. An outdoor shower and compost style outhouse are set down inside the stone cellar hole giving the vibe and privacy of a walled in garden. There’s a generously sized deck with an outdoor kitchen as well as a firepit. Plenty of furniture to make a comfortable hang spot for four humans. This is our only site on the farm, so it’s all yours. Read further to see how much there is to do around here. Your own vehicle is a must as we have no public transportation in these parts. Portland and the beaches are 50 minutes east and the White Mountains are 50 minutes west.

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11 ratings · 10 reviews

Laurel D.recommends

November 3, 2024

The Purple Bus

Into the Wild

Loved my stay in the bus! Spent 4 chilly nights in late October here and it was very cozy, private, and comfortable. The bus (w kitchen) is stocked perfectly with everything I could need, including drinking water and plenty of firewood for the stove inside or the outdoor fire pit. Thanks to the thoughtful placement, the shower and outhouse are close and also very private. Everything was nice and clean and the paths were raked right before i arrived to help me get the lay of the land. Lots of thoughtful touches. If you’re interested in guided trekking, book some time with the host. She is very knowledgeable and can help you have a great time in the woods. Highly recommend the purple bus!

Ozlem K.recommends

October 13, 2024

The Purple Bus

Thank you so much for everything Andrews! We truly enjoyed our stay! Highly recommended

Stanzi L.recommends

September 15, 2024

The Purple Bus

What a gem of a spot!! Andrew’s has truly thought of everything and has built the coziest hideaway in the woods. We had 4 people and fit comfortably in the bus, made meals in the outdoor kitchen, and hung out by the fire at night. The beds were extremely comfy, dishes and cooking supplies were available, and she was even generous enough to share firewood. What a special place- it felt like an honor to be allowed to spend a weekend here! 10/10 all around!!

Hassan K.recommends

September 8, 2024

The Purple Bus

Love the Purple Bus!

Very cozy stay at the Purple Bus for our little family of 4 from Texas! Andrews was about as sweet as can be and was very responsive to all of our questions. Definitely a top 5 stay in the New England area! We will be back :)

Conor D.recommends

September 8, 2024

The Purple Bus

We stayed at the Purple Bus for a little weekend getaway and could not have been more satisfied with our stay. Andrews did an amazing job bringing this Magical oasis in the woods to life. The bus site was tucked into a little wooded niche right off the road providing ample privacy, fantastic outdoor fire pit area to relax by in the evenings and outdoor kitchen on the deck with everything we needed to whip up some good meals. The bathroom and shower situation was spotless and very well thought out, the cold drizzler was very refreshing after a hike. The interior of the bus was very cozy , comfortable and spacious! we enjoyed having a little fire going in the wood burning stove at night with the windows cracked open listening to the wildlife as we drifted off to bed. 5 stars would definitely recommend to everyone that's looking to get away for a bit in Maine! Thank you Andrews for an amazing experience!

Valérie D.recommends

September 8, 2024

The Purple Bus

What a beautiful spot ! We would've stayed there for a week or more ! We felt at home and welcomed. Our little 4 yr old had a lot of fun "driving" the bus and playing in the Woods all around. The bus had everything we needed, from little cosy lights to the fire pit with dry wood and griddles of all sorts.

Location

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