Cottage on the Kennebec

07/11/2024

We just had the weekend of August 2-4 open up for the cottage. If you've been thinking about a little getaway, feel free to reach out directly. Families have been enjoying spending time on the water, and playing in the sand. We've put some sand toys down by the water for the littles. Our 3 new additions to our household have also been providing some entertainment.

07/08/2024

We are so excited about the new coffee and pastries truck that is opening soon on the lot at the end of our camp road. This area has needed an experienced barrista for decades! I can tell I'll be needing to ration my visits because Sierra Leavitt's baking skills are off the charts.

06/02/2024

The floods from last winter and spring left us with some new sand. What better way to spend a beautiful day with family. Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards are here for guest use. Book directly with us, and save the fees. 617-922-5232.

06/01/2024

Father's Day gifts of experiences are better than material items any day. Treat your dad to an amazing fishing trip. You can send a Facebook message or call or text 617-922-5232 to talk to Mike. Book your fishing trip and one night stay, get the second night at half price. Choose any available dates this season. This offer is good for any day of the 2024 season if booked by June 22nd.

05/23/2024

Early risers can usually count on seeing wildlife in the mornings here. There is a screened in gazebo next to the fire pit, great for enjoying the bird sounds without the bugs. This morning has been one spent watching eagles, loons, a beaver, Canada geese, with their babies, and one Maine c**n cat.

05/02/2024

It's almost time for both our Caratunk Waterfront Spacious Studio AND our Cottage on the Kennebec to be opened up for the spring to fall season. Whether you book to simply relax with your family, or by yourself, or come to fish, hike, raft, or perhaps attend a wedding at a nearby venue, we love to share our special property with you. You can check the Cottage out on VRBO as well as air bnb. If you have questions, feel free to message us, or text 617-922-5232.
On Vrbo:

This family-friendly Caratunk cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Kennebec River and Appalachian Trail. Pleasant Pond Mountain and Mosquito Mountain are also within 9 mi (15 km).

01/19/2024

When the seasons are 'on' in the Forks area, it is amazing how many options there are for good food. The snow is here, and it's good snow. The season is now 'ON'. Whether you are coming up for snowshoe adventure, snowmobiling, exploring the woods on cross country skis, there will be access to great food. If you don't feel like a sit down dinner, but want some comfort food, Berry's General Store has you covered with their takeout menu on the weekends. Jillian Berry and Brandon Berry have unveiled their expanded winter menu. Check it out

12/06/2023

The Cottage on the Kennebec is quiet and peaceful. It's officially closed for the winter, though, that said, if you are cool with rustic camping, we would work with anyone wanting to do that. It has heat and electricity, but the water has to be drained in winter. When we use it for family and friends, we just supply a bunch of water for flushing and drinking. So if you don't care about showers, and don't mind using paper plates, this is a cozy spot in winter, with easy trail access, and some good hikes in the area.

10/30/2023

The property manager didn't manage to get the lawn furniture put away before the first snow... I'll have to talk to her about this. (After a nap next to the wood stove).

10/22/2023

It may be the end of the 2023 fishing season here in the upper Kennebec River Valley, Caratunk, and The Forks area, but the Spring of 2024 will be here before we know it. Choosing your 2024 dates, and booking early will make sure you get the best dates. Mike Pilsbury is already taking fishing and lodging reservations for next season. Message us on here, or call him at 617-922-5232 (cell) or 207-672-4099 (land line) to book.

10/03/2023

Fall is late showing up, likely due to a very rainy summer. It was 80 degrees here today, and will be again tomorrow. The colors have a muted look so far, but still beautiful. Relaxing in lawn chairs is where it's at.

08/20/2023

One of the things air bnb hosts tend to do is share the horror stories of renting with each other. Sure, we've had the occasional uncomfortable moment of an unhappy guest, almost always about something beyond our control, such as the weather, etc. Or those times we've opened the door to clean, and there were some basic etiquette rules broken. But our experience has been 99.99% positive. It's been what I envisioned; hosting and meeting nice people who want to relax in a calm, peaceful environment, people who want to explore the woods and waterways of our area, or people who just need a great place to get together with friends or family. Some lovely guests from Pennsylvania left us these custom made travel tumblers and water bottles, with a photo taken from our property. We've met some cool, thoughtful people during the last 5 summers of hosting.

08/15/2023

We took a ride to Bulldog Camps, off the Spencer Road in the Parlin Pond area yesterday evening and saw our first tree that had impressive red leaves. It's always the middle of August when we see that first indication that autumn is on her way to awe us. I'm going to pin this post to the top of the page, with the link to our air bnb page. You can save $ by booking directly with us, but to check available dates for this fall, look at the calendar, put your dates in and check for the base rate. When you contact us directly to book, you save the booking fees. Feel free to message for more info on facebook, or text us at Mike: 617-922-5232 or Kim: 617-840-3288
We have two rentals here, so if you have a larger sized group and need more space than the cottage provides, head on over to the Caratunk Spacious Studio Apartment page to check availability for that as well. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23406970?source_impression_id=p3_1692101560_nzkJg5bzARYVv3Eo

08/09/2023

I love to read the notes people leave in our guest book. There is a LOT to do around here, and I love the excitement people have about their adventures.

07/26/2023

Morning 'coffee fires' are a must here. Plus there were a lot of dropped branches for me to pick up :-)

07/25/2023

Our special property, full of fun, no doubt, can also be a place of quiet reflection. I sit here this morning, listening to birdsong that makes me feel as though I'm in the rain forest. The breeze is ruffling the poplar leaves, and I'm not hurrying with a second cup of coffee while I look out at the finally still water, after more than a month of rainy days. There is history here. These are the lands of the Wabanaki. Before them, this was ocean. This rock, and many like it, are on the property. Layers of seashells embedded, capturing proof of memories not our own.

07/21/2023

The Ann Labonte crew is on their way, ready for a weekend of rafting and relaxing. 10 people, both rentals taken. Can't wait to welcome them.

07/20/2023

When families book both rentals and enjoy our entire property, it's a recipe for fun and laughter. Thank you to the Jones family & friends for staying. It's great to see all the activity.

07/08/2023

It's days like these we cherish. It's breezy and beautiful at the northernmost point of Wyman Lake here in Caratunk, Maine. Dates are booking up, so if you're thinking about fitting in a little 'you time', or a family getaway, check out our calendar for availability. (I've posted the link as the first comment). We do take direct bookings. Guests love the privacy of our location, yet the quick access to all the rafting, tubing, hiking, kayaking and of course the local eateries. People love my chickens too. How lucky are we to have all of these outdoor options, plus some of the best food in Maine, all within a short, easy drive? We love hosting. People love it here. So much to love. It's a win-win.

05/23/2023

The evening peepers and the morning songbirds have arrived. When you book time at the Cottage on the Kennebec, or our large studio apartment over the garage, you get the run of the entire property, including chickens to watch and kitties to pet, if you feel like it. The early evening is for watching the world turn gold, and maybe catching a fish or two. Use the canoes, or kayaks, or just relax in the chairs by the water. Message for info, or call 207-672-4099.

03/28/2023

In case you aren't familiar with our special location of our air bnb cottage, here is a satellite photo. The yellow dot is where the cottage is. The red dot shows where the Studio over the garage is. Mike has 7 open dates remaining for guided fishing trips in June, and we are still honoring the special offer of 'book a guided full day fishing trip and one night stay, get the second night free' for both the cottage and our Studio over the garage apartment. You can contact our land line at 207-672-4099 or my cell: 617-840-3288, or Mike's cell: 617-922-5232 to inquire about available fishing/lodging dates. It makes a great birthday gift, father's day gift, or just a 'hey, we love fishing' gift.

When you book directly with us, it saves you the booking fees.
You can check out our Caratunk waterfront spacious studio apartment on it's own page too.

If you have a large group, you can book out both places and spread out and have the property all to yourselves. If you are not looking to fish, we include canoes, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, firewood for the fire pits, and more.

It takes about 2 hours to float from the access point in the West Forks to our front lawn. It's a great family activity.

You can look at the air bnb link to check out the place and call us directly to book: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23406970?source_impression_id=p3_1680020228_56FtwEv%2FMaiTMm1W

02/15/2023

We can feel spring on the way, and soon it will be time to open the cottage back up from its winter slumber. We have a few slots still open for guided fishing trips with Mike, so we are offering a spring special: Book a full day fishing trip and pay for one night in the cottage, you get a second night free. This is available for the following dates:
May 21-23, May 29-30th, June 5th-6th, June 26-29th.
If you book direct, you can avoid the booking fees. Call 207-672-4099 or 617-922-5232 to book or to ask questions, or send us a direct message (DM).