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Katahdin Woods & Waters House - close to trails!
Millinocket, ME

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe N.

Liked: Cleanliness
eclipse weekend
We enjoyed our stay. The property more than met our needs. Nice quiet neighborhood. Host was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot right in town
Lots of room, comfortable beds, and super clean. easy walk into town, parking for 4 cars. super nice host, very responsive. great spot to stay if you find yourself in millinocket!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

TYLER R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall trip to Millinocket
Great place to stay in Millinocket.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Millinocket
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Julia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
hiking
it was great. one suggestion to all VRBO owners. Please only use unscented, no dyes laundry detergent. I am allergic to dyes and it was not pleasant to be smelling the sheets with dyes and artificial scents. otherewise THANK YOU
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Hi Julia, Thank you for this feedback. I am sensitive like you and will make sure our housekeeping team ONLY uses unscented from now on!

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
All we needed
The house provided everything we needed! I was very surprised to have the property manager meet us on person and give us a tour of the house Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time In Maine
Good location close to restaurants, stores, White Water rafting, Baxter State Park, Katahdin Air. Had a great time hiking, whiter water rafting, scenic float plane ride, pontoon boat wildlife tour (saw a moose) at NEOC.' Great pizza at NEOC wood fired pizza oven. House was clean and spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loraine M., Sterling Heights

Liked: Cleanliness
1st Time In Maine
It was very comfortable and well stocked with pots/pans/dishes, along with some spices. Plenty of beds and space to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

AJ P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cleanest VRBO I’ve ever stayed at
This place was perfect for us. It had everything we needed for our stay an was exactly as advertised. Super convenient and comfortable. Very appreciative of the warm welcome—treated us like visiting family vice just customers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Eve T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect snowmobile weekend getaway
Absolutely loved this house, super clean and very friendly and helpful owners. Rode our sleds right to the trail and did over 500 miles this weekend!!! This house was perfect and so cozy we will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P., South glens falls

Liked: Cleanliness
A+++
Very clean, well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sled Trip
Great location, easy access to snowmobile trails. The property was clean and Callie was a pleasure to deal with !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2023
Thanks David, we sure appreciate you as our guest!

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., Portland, ME

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
We stayed here for the marathon and it was ideal. Cali was so nice and we enjoyed the coziness of the house and convenience to the race. Hopefully we will be back with more people next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

TYLER R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Late fall getaway
This is our third time at this property. It’s fantastic and we will be back in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend ATV riding in Millinocket
The house was great and it was clean and in a nice location, the trailhead was just a short trip down the road. The trails had closed the day we got there and had to trailer to another location further north. Holly and Cali were great to deal with and very accommodating ! We will be back when the snow flies to go Snowmobiling in a few months.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

A Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay close to Baxter State Park. The house was cozy and a perfect home base.
We enjoyed are stay and would book again if we are in the area. I
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Katahdin hike
Overall the property was what we expected. It is close to downtown which makes for a nice walk. The only disappointment was the pans for cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T., Amherst, New Hampshire, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A comfortable stay near Baxter State Park
This was a good, clean find, convenient to our hiking needs. The homeowner and the caretaker both were extremely responsive and helpful before and during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked that there was everything in the house that we needed well stocked. Means less packing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal in so many ways!
This was our second stay here. The house has everything needed for a large group. Perfect location in the middle of Millinocket and less than 30 minutes to Baxter State Park. A great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
The house was very nice and clean and air conditioned which was a plus. Well stocked with everything that you would need and extremely convenient for where we wanted to be for a small family reunion. Check-in was easy and quick responses when emailing for information.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
Super clean, our stay felt like coming home after a long day looking for Moose.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
All good
Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great snowmobile base camp
Great snowmobile getaway! Trail 1block away. Close to fuel. We stayed 6 days and logged 1300 miles going in different areas each day. The garage held all 4 of our sleds with no problem. Could easily get 6 sleds in there keeping them out of the weather overnight. The house had more than enough room for the 4 of us. Highly recommend this house for a snowmobile getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Renee L., Madison

Liked: Cleanliness
Sledding adventure in the Katahdin region
The location near the trails and intown amenities was great. Having a large garage to fit all of our sleds and an area to store gear was a plus too. Molly and Cali were willing to respond to my many questions. The house had all we needed to enjoy a snowmobile adventure during a stormy weekend. We all look forward to spending time there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for snowmobiling! Fully stocked house and plenty of space!!
Love!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great location!
Very clean, comfortable living room to hang out in, everything you need, walk into town. Cali, onsite property manager, was excellent, she was great on text and met us at check-in to be sure everything was all set. Parking was easy. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

TYLER R.

Liked: Cleanliness
North woods adventure
This is a lovely place to stay. Prime location. Close to all manner of stores/necessity’s. More importantly, it’s close to nothing at all- the real reason we came.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Base Camp
Great location for our adventures in Baxter State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
A few buddies in me took a trip up to millinocket Maine for a rafting trip. The house was very big very clean while taking care of. The owner stopped by to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend to anyone. House was very spacious, plenty of parking to accommodate everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice M., South Windsor, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent to come "home" to.
We had an excellent stay in Millinocket. The house had a lot of space. We were greeted when we got there. That was huge since there was a small problem later in the week that required a service call. Everything was taken care of. Kitchen had everything we needed. The grocery store was also close if anything was needed. I highly recommend this property if you have the occasion to be in Millinocket Maine.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay in Millinocket
I would give this property 3.5 stars if that was an option. It was a little tricky to find at night which was when we arrived. The property manager wanted to meet up with us upon arrival to show us around the home. This was the first time a property owner or manager has ever met us in all prior vrbo experiences. She was a delightful lady, and we settled in well. The place itself is adequate but not luxurious by any means. The furniture is rather hodge podge, and the photos of the living room didn't match up with what was online. But everything other than the beds was comfortable. The mattresses seemed older because the upstairs one was very lumpy. Since Millinocket is basically the end of the AT, I assume most renters are there either to meet family members completing the trail or are AT "survivors" themselves. Anyone having slept in a tent for months would think these mattresses would suit the princess and the pea! There is a mini-split HVAC unit in the kitchen area, and the property manager had set up a fan to circulate the cool air into the living room area. The bedrooms on the main floor were rather warm. The upstairs bedroom had a window unit so remained comfortable. I did have to reach out to the property manager about replacing some light bulbs so we could see in the upstairs bathroom. She told me where to find them, and I installed the new bulbs. The house is a short walk to the small downtown area of Millinocket. However, during our visit very few places were open probably due to the national labor shortage or business affected by Covid. Baxter state park and Mt. Katahdin are the big draw here. Travelers need to know that Baxter is a VERY primitive park with little to no services. Overall my family agreed that while this was a perfectly fine rental experience, we probably would make a different choice if we were to return to the Baxter state park area of Maine. But the residents of Millinocket are making the best of the post Covid fallout and the loss of their major employer, a paper mill that shut down 10+ years ago. I think this area of Maine has a definite future by capitalizing on it being the end of the AT.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs up!!
Have rented many vacation houses over the years and this place ranks among the best we've stayed. Spacious, but even better, the place had every amenity you'd have in your own home! Easy walk to many places in Millinocket and perfectly situated for rafting the Penobscot and accessing both the northern and southern entrances of Baxter Park. If our travels to us back here, here is where we'll stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
Thanks Peter! We love Millinocket and the surrounding area. We sure appreciate knowing how well our home worked out for you. We do our best to try to provide a welcoming and good base for our guests to return to after their day's adventures. We hope we can host you in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
This house was perfect for our two families as we climbed Katahdin. Very relaxing and close to everything. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Nice house, has everything in it that you need for your stay, close to amenities,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eddie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2021
It was so nice to have Eddie and his group as our guests! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet town
Had a good stay Host was helpful and friendly. Clean house and spacious perfect for sleding
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2021
Robert was a great guest. We enjoyed having him and his group and would love to see them back!

10/10 Excellent

George L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house to use as a snowmobile hub
House worked great for our group. The key for snowmobilers is the attached 2 car under, that you store your sleds in. Then right off of that is a large basement for taking off/storing your sledding clothes. Lots of hangers, boot dryers etc. Really nice to walk in, dump the exterior clothes and then head up into the rest of the house. Don't let the "neighborhood" location fool you. Very close to the trails.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2021
George, Thank you for the great review! We do our best to accommodate our guests and to make the transition from sledding to the warm and cozy house easy and comfortable. We appreciate the acknowledgement!

10/10 Excellent

Mrudula N.

Liked: Cleanliness
cozy stay
It was a clean, well kept and cozy house. We were very happy with all the supplies(cleaning agents, towels, utensils, etc) that were provided. Cali was very responsive and took care of all our needs. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2021
It was truly a pleasure having Mrulula and group as our guests. We welcome them back!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, great location.
The house was just what our hiking group needed with all amenities. It's in a great location, near restaurants and Baxter State Park. Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
Larry and his group were great! We welcome them back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Karen M., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We loved our stay at this wonderful house! My husband and I were in town to meet our son who was finishing the Appalachian Trail. He and some trail mates stayed with us the night they finished - it was perfect for them! Everyone had a comfortable bed and the 2 full bathrooms were great. The large garage was a perfect place for them to lay out their packs and get reorganized for travel the next day. The kitchen had everything we needed for fixing/serving a fun dinner. We wanted a special dinner with our son one night and Molly, the owner, recommended River Driver's and it was fabulous! Cali, Molly's sister, was in communication with us prior to our arrival to ensure she would be at the house when we arrived and took time to show us around the house. Although we did not need it, she was also available if we needed anything during our stay. We really appreciate all the communication with both Molly and Cali - they are excellent hosts!! If we are in the area again we'll definitely stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Perfect house for our getaway. We hiked Katahdin and it was nice to come back to a place to get a shower and comfortable bed. Cali came to the house on the first day to greet us and made sure we were all set. Very friendly!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2020
We are glad that Leslie's group had a great time in the Katahdin area with our house as their home base. We appreciate guests like Leslie and welcome them back.

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great time in the Katahdin woods
Had an amazing stay in Millinocket over the weekend, plenty to do. We fished and cruised through Baxter state forest for the most part. The area was really nice and quite. Perfect place for atv/snowmobiles. Will definitely have the bring the toys up next summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2020
We sure appreciated having Alex and his group as our guests. They communicated well, and left our home quite tidy. We welcome them back!

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Snowmobile Base
House was in a great location to the trails with a very nice garage for storage. There is a nice area off of the garage to store all of your gear that has heat. The house was nice and roomy and the bedrooms were good size. The kitchen was good for cooking and there was a grill on the back deck. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be booking again for next season if they will have us. Our contact Cali was helpful with information about the town and trails and met us at the house to go over everything. Parking for my trailer which is a 26" V Nose was right around the corner and easily fit. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Alan, You and your group are more than welcome to come stay at our home again. We are glad you enjoyed yourselves and loved having you as our guests!

10/10 Excellent

Corey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great trip
Went for another sled trip to Millinocket. Spent 3 days on the trails, which are conveniently located close to this house. It's nice to come back to a comfy place like this. Plenty of room for our group. Plenty of room for our sleds in the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobiling getaway with friends
Homeowner was VERY responsive to messages, house was clean, plenty of room, nice layout, comfy beds, perfect for our group of 10 snowmobilers. We even got to store them inside the garage! The basement worked out well to store all our gear without bring it upstairs. Cali was super nice when we got there and informative with the house the area, and getting around. My first vbro experience was a good one thanks to them we wouldnt hesi6to reccomend or come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Kim and her group were the best guests an owner could have. Their communication was great, they were friendly and they left the home spotless. We would love to have them return as our guests!

10/10 Excellent

George L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time In Millinocket
House worked out great. Trails were great. Cali went above and beyond during the check in/acclimation process. Guys were thinking we should come back next year, and we usually don't do the same area back to back years!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
We truly enjoyed George Lavash's group! They are more than welcome to stay at our home again. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter stay
A great place to stay for snowmobiling. Close to main trails. Has a garage to park machines after a day on the trails. Excellent host and easy to communicate with. Quick response to any questions. This was our second year of staying here and will return! Thanks Molly and Cali!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks Bill! W enjoyed having you and your group as our guests again. We welcome you back any time!

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
house was great
The house was fantastic and clean. Was in a great location for snowmobiling close to the trail and in town was convenient. Molly and Cali are great hosts everything was exactly the way they said it was
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks Gregg! We really appreciated you and your group. You were great to work with and Cali had high praise for how much she enjoyed you all. We hope to have you as our guests again!