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Cabin Rental in scenic Maine woods with hiking trails, firepit, horseback riding

Family-friendly cabin in Exeter

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Exterior
Exterior
Fireplace, also note part of the 2nd floor balcony
Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Cross Insurance Center
  • Place, Hollywood Casino at Bangor
  • Place, Maine Savings Amphitheater
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cabin Rental in scenic Maine woods with hiking trails, firepit, horseback riding

Comfortable cabin in the middle of unspoiled private woods. Relax in the middle of natural beauty or visit the ridge or stream on one of our trails. Three miles of trails are for hiking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter. Perfect place to gather with family and friends. Roomy cabin is fully equipped and has a fireplace. Pets are welcome. Horseback riding nearby. Snowshoe Rental available. We are a 30 minute drive from Bangor, Maine or a 4 hour drive from Boston.

The rates and information in this listing is for the larger cabin of the two cabins on the property (called the Main cabin). The smaller cabin is on VRBO "Exeter Nature Cabins - Chalet". Both cabins together are popular for family gatherings, retreats and events.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Owner would like to be informed of any parties.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved dogs are welcome.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside ok

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Owner would like to be informed of any parties.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Exeter

Exeter is home to this cabin. Center Theatre Inc. and Woodlawn Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Piscatiquis County Ice Arena and The Sports Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Exeter, ME

What's nearby

  • Bangor Mall - 47 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 49 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 50 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 51 min drive - 54.4 km
  • University of Maine - 56 min drive - 59.3 km

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hometown Pizza and Deli - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Exeter Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Lads - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin Rental in scenic Maine woods with hiking trails, firepit, horseback riding pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cabin Rental in scenic Maine woods with hiking trails, firepit, horseback riding?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin Rental in scenic Maine woods with hiking trails, firepit, horseback riding?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cabin Rental in scenic Maine woods with hiking trails, firepit, horseback riding located?

Set in Exeter, this family-friendly cabin is within 20 mi (32 km) of Sebasticook Lake, Lake Wassookeag and Pushaw Lake. Piscatiquis County Ice Arena and Bangor Farmers Market are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the privacy of the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was more than I expected. Huge & clean and had EVERYTHING we needed! Such a lovely property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful location. This was the perfect place to stay while my family was waiting for our house to be ready.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in the Main Cabin! Debbie was very helpful and communicated with us as we needed. The property is very homey and comfortable. Perfect stay for a wedding in Corinna. Just tucked away enough down a beautiful road past cows and scenic trees and farmlands. Water pressure in the shower was excellent and sitting on the front porch is really peaceful in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Debbie was an absolutely wonderful host! Her cabin was incredibly clean, quiet and beautiful! Highly recommend!! We will definitely be booking her property again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Stay

We booked this rental for visiting family. Debbie was easy to work with and the accommodations were comfortable. Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Relaxing Stay

This cabin was a nice place to stay for our excursions around Maine. While were were there, we were able to see wildlife everyday which was fun to see. The cabin definitely helps you disconnect from the business of everyday life!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maine vacation

Our stay here in Exeter nature cabins was glorious, the host, Miss Debbie was very kind. The cabin was clean, and we absolutely loved where it is situated in the midst of the great outdoors of Maine. We definitely want to come back here and enjoy another vacation in this great spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, quiet get away

Nice camp in the quiet woods of Central Maine. Host was wonderful, and eager to please us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend we all enjoyed every aspect of this property!

No picture can do it justice, its just a beautiful cabin on a jaw dropping peice of land. Such a peaceful and comfortable place to stay. All ages enjoyed themselfs so much we extended our stay. Not only would we recommend it we plan to return to experience all the seasons at the Exter Nature Cabins. The wildlife is so friendly there wasnt a day that we didnt get to see hurds if deer or flocks of turkeys plus eagles. So many different types of animals so close to get to watch them up close is a gift. The best way to describe it is a soul soothing relaxing getaway everyone needs to experience at least once in their lives.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ellieblack B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Getaway

Debbie was delightful and easy to work with. The cabin was something out of a magazine. I instantly felt cozy and connected to the woods and fresh air. Hikes and a picturesque stream nearby. Full of wildlife. I woke up each morning woth coffee on the deck, listening to birds sing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A natural escape in the Maine countryside

My family and I (6 children 2 adults) were taking an 11 day northeast road trip that included stops in beaches, cities, national parks, etc. This cabin served as a 2 day respite for the midpoint. What a getaway it was. We arrived late due to traffic and other concerns and the cabin was welcoming from the start. Plenty of room, lots of beds, and a quiet peaceful location. My 14 year old son told me upon arrival that "this is the kind of place I want to live." My younger children started asking how many days we could stay. We got into the unit and everybody showered and went to bed (the bathroom and shower were well sized and the water pressure/temperature was just right). Having a washer/dryer was a plus as it gave us a chance to reset our laundry situation. We spent our full day exploring the property, grilling, and making s'mores in the fire pit. When it came time to leave the children did not want to go. I highly recommend this off-the-beaten path property. It is a place to rest and connect with nature. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy cabin makes for the perfect escape from your everyday life! Debbie is a great host and very accommodating. I would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is central to all our activities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second year in a row that we went there, it was exuberant and wonderful, relaxing, and enjoying
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
host was great, beautiful cabin, great place quite, clean, lots to do , good hiking and wildlife, i give it a thumbs up for hikers
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janeen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Other than it being the season for black flies, I had a great stay at the cabin. The cabin is super cute and Debbie is very nice and welcoming. She lives nearby the cabin, so if there’s anything you need, she’s very quick to responding. There was a few days of rain, and luckily, I brought my laptop and a speaker with me so I could connect to my Netflix and YouTube TV to watch some news and movies. There is not a TV in the cabin. Due to the amount of rain, and the fact that it was spring, the black flies were horrendous. They ate up my dogs, and I had to get them some Benadryl and some spray to keep the flies off of them. It kept me inside where I didn’t feel comfortable walking the trails or sitting by the fire pit and enjoying a nice fire in the evenings. I did enjoy the view and seeing the deer at times nearby. Walmart was about a 30 minute drive to get groceries.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jude A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Maine Getaway

Exeter is a lovely town and region of rural Maine for a getaway, and the Exeter Nature Cabins have everything you could need. Debbie and son are great communicators and friendly hosts who are always ready to help. My fiancé and I spent a lovely week at the cabin- with a special shoutout to Yeti the sweet dog next door :) Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place with privacy!

Great place with nice hosts! They were very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

We used two side chairs and an end table to have all our meals by the fire! Very relaxing reading in the big chair with a hassock.Beautiful sloping field in front, pristine snow. We had an equipment failure with cross country skis, but moved on to snowshoes for a lovely walk. Did one trail in boots alone, but wished we had gone back out with the snowshoes. Interesting ridge walk. We'd definitely go back at other seasons as well, but it was just what we wanted for February!snowshoes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

Loved this place and so did our dogs. Definately want to come back. Amazing huge wood fireplace and lots of land right out the back door to explore and throw the frisbee. It would be a great place for kids too. So quiet! No airplane noise even! No cars or neighbor noises. Clean, very comfy beds, well stocked kitchen and linens and even a washer/dryer. Also decent water pressure and a combo hand/regular shower head came in handy. Huge too with multiple beds. Two bedrooms with pocket doors that closed (a bit sticky and hard to move tho). It was pretty hard to find at night. The area is pitch dark and the roads are bumpy dirt roads hard to distiguish from a private drive. Google maps also has Downing Rd, the left turn off of Rt 43, as closed, and directs you to turn off prior to Downing (if coming from the west) onto Atkins which isn't a real road lol. Good wifi & cell service. No TV but we brought my 36 in and that was fine. I'm picky so brought my coffee machine but there was multiple machines (Keurig also Cuisinart drip) so I didn't need it. There isn't much to do in the immediate area tourist-wise but it's half an hour from Bangor and there is a good antique mall in Corrina as well as a family type restaurant across the street. Was surprised to see buggy crossing signs on Rt 43! And then we saw an actual buggy with people! Bet that would be a highlight for kids
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelsey e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding get away

We came up for a long weekend. Wedding in a near by town. So beautiful the location of the property spent many hours sitting on the porch and by the fire
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite

It was nice and tucked away in the woods. Loved seeing the baby fawns playing every morning when we got up.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was all excellent and relaxing. The host was very helpful and friendly

It was great. We got to see deer one morning and turkeys and deer the next morning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

I don't live too far from the area but wanted to be closer to the venue where my daughter was getting married. I wished I was there for a real vacation! Will try to go back in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Bartlett

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Betty & Richard Bartlett created this magical place 25 years ago when they retired. They put together 550 acres of unspoiled woods with a family home and 2 comfortable cabins. Exeter has always been a family gathering place and we have had numerous family holidays, get-to-gethers and two weddings here. The younger generation of our family spent their childhood exploring the woods and streams, watching wildlife, eating apples and blueberries from the trees, sledding, etc. Stewardship of this property has passed to the adult children and we feel a sincere desire to share this beautiful, 'good for the soul' place with others who will enjoy it. Debbie Bartlett is the current resident and manager of Exeter Nature Cabins and environs. She is shown in the picture with her brother, Chris.

Why they chose this property

Our family has enjoyed this property for years, we are now opening it up to the public to enjoy.

Languages:

English

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