TOAD HALL

95%

25 reviews

· Harrison, Cumberland, Maine · 2 acres

Hosted by Mike L.

Vehicle site

· 2 guests max

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

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Toad Hall is a heated, one room, 8x8 cabin in Harrison, Maine, with access to the Bear River for wading and swimming (depending on the river height.) There are is a firepit at the cabin, along with one down by the river. The lower area by the river is a beautiful place to hang, pitch hammocks etc... The cabin is near the road, which is great for loading in and loading out, but you will hear/see cars drive by. (Read our reviews, we stand by them!) There is no running water or bathroom on the property so we ask you bring a camping potty and do not bury human waste. The Bear River, which is a beautiful spot to swim and wade in, runs right through the property- but it's also drinking water and a protected watershed. Again, please make sure you have a camping potty plan. Cabin Features: There are 2 cots inside, but also feel free to bring your own pads/bedding... Heat is provided via a propane Buddy Heater as needed (smoke/carbon dioxide detector is in the cabin.) There are solar lights inside, along with a USB plug to charge small devices. It is a clean, warm, dry room, with beautiful light and good ventilation with the windows cracked. Nearby places you will like: We are within walking distance to downtown restaurants and public swimming area on Long Lake. There's also porto potties next to the walkable country store, which has everything you forgot to bring. Also a great ice cream shack, and an above-average watering hole, The Olde Mill Tavern. This is a self check-in/out, so expect an easy arrival process (and we'll ask you to please leave the property prepared for the next guest to arrive.)Off-Grid cabin*, within walking distance to downtown restaurants and public swimming area on Long Lake. Sit quietly down by the Bear River which runs right through the property, and spark up a fire to enjoy right at the cabin with the provided firewood. The inside of the cabin is 8x8, with propane heat, and solar lighting. *This is a pack in/pack out property, with no running water or toilets. Please make sure you don’t forget your camping potty.

RV details

Class B RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 25 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, and Class C RVs

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

Vehicle site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit

Pets allowed

On leash. Please keep on leash at the cabin. You are close to a road. Off leash is fine down by the river.

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No potable water

Bring your own water, purify from river or stream

No showers

Pack it out

You must take all trash and human waste with you.

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Reviews

95% Recommend33 ratings · 25 reviews

Toad Hall Cabin offers a cozy and convenient escape with its charming A-frame design, although the proximity to the road does bring noticeable traffic noise during the day. The absence of an on-site bathroom is a minor drawback for some, but the nearby creek provides a refreshing spot to relax and unwind. The cabin's location near downtown amenities like restaurants and ice cream shops is a plus, and visitors appreciate the well-maintained fire pit and ample firewood supply. Overall, it's a peaceful spot to enjoy nature, especially in the evenings when the road quiets down.

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Alex K.

2 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

16 ft car · With pets

Cabin was very cozy and the property is both beautiful and convenient.

Alex S.

4 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

19 ft campervan

The cabin was cozy and intimate and the space down by the creek was also very relaxing. We had a great stay.

Matthew T.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Good spot for an easy night camping

16 ft car

Loved my stay at this tiny A frame cabin. I think for the money, the pros outweigh the cons. Cons: road noise all day kinda ruins the vibe. But traffic tapers off at night and it didn’t keep me up. No bathroom, but that’s upfront in the description so bring a camp potty or make the 2 minute drive into downtown and use a toilet there. Firewood was wet from recent storm, so maybe it needs to be better covered? I was able to get a fire going but it wasn’t easy at first. Pros: Close to downtown with ice cream, delis, and a sit down bar/restaurant if you don’t feel like cooking. Beautiful clean cabin with cots already set up. Two fire pits with wood to burn. 10 second walk down the hill to a chill space with 2nd fire pit, hammock, and a dock into the small creek to dunk in. Quiet area besides the traffic and no close neighbors really. Overall I enjoyed the space and was happy not to have to set up camp after a long hike. Would recommend.

Sarah S.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

16 ft car

Saw more toads than people. 10/10 would recommend.

Kate S.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· August 2024

Great river, noisy camp spot

16 ft car

Hi, The upside: This spot has a beautiful, private, peaceful little river down below, bathing and chilling in it, plus the hammock set up near by, and all the lovely native flowers and dragonflies was wonderful. Downside: The little cabin is basically the size of a 4 person tent. Very well built, but no windows you can see through, and kind of clastraphobic. Also the cot is so loud it was hard to sleep. The owners were great about leaving us be, but they were pretty loud a lot of the time, so between that and the road noise it was hard to feel one was secluded in the woods during the day. Nice and quiet at night (except the cot).

Janet G.

2 reviews

Recommends

· July 2024

16 ft car · With pets

Toad Hall is as described, the perfect place to cool off and relax after a day of hiking. Excellent communication from Mike (I double checked the screen door). Very clean, and the solar fan was an appreciated feature due to humidity. Thank you for sharing your wonderful site. I hope to be back in the future.

Location

Harrison, Cumberland, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis), and Pequawket First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking