22 acres hosted by Susannah M.
1 lodging site
Your Maine island (accessible by bridge) “hideout” awaits in our off the grid 1860s barn on a former saltwater farm with acres of field, forest, and a private beach to explore. More photos and reels on FB and IG @hideout207
This experience is not for everyone! The barn remains very much as it was over 150 years ago- with all the gaps, cracks, leaks and yes, spiders and probably an inquisitive red squirrel! Kind of like living out your Laura Ingalls Wilder dreams…or if, when you were a kid, you always wanted to make a club house or hideout, and stay there! We are at the south end of the island, so it’s 15-20 minutes to Wiscasset for groceries and restaurants. But:
See the stars as never before, fall asleep to the sounds of nature, watch the deer graze, spend an afternoon in the hammock in the woods by the beach, or relax on your private patio. Hideout207 provides a grill and French Press, tented outdoor toilet with sink, and a fully tented queen bed. Please note that the front of the barn faces the back of my house, but the patio area is completely out of view from the house.
The beach is accessible by a winding path through the woods. Next to the shore, you’ll find the hammock, table and chairs set up with beautiful views. Explore the tide pools, bask in the sun on a rocky perch, watch lobster boats hauling traps, and enjoy one of those lobsters by the beach!
In addition to the trail on the property, Westport Island has several beautiful public trails. Sasanoa Brewery and Lulu’s barn (alpacas and yoga!) are great places to visit while you’re on Westport.
I’d say Hideout 207 is glamp-ish… The barn retains its rustic charm, decorated with original farming tools, fishing gear, and the odds and ends that have wound up in the barn over the past 160 years. Inside you’ll find a comfortable sitting area, bed, and table. The patio offers views of the woods, field, and water. It is very much a barn though- so despite the giant screened in doors to keep the mosquitoes out, the comfy queen mattress is completely enclosed with a mosquito net tent, along with few more layers of netting. Practical -and a little romantic!We look forward to welcoming you in 2025! The barn is located at the end of our long gravel road. While the barn faces the back of my house, you’ll have plenty of privacy. The barn doors on the side have been fully screened in to give you a view of an old foundation turned flower garden and the woods. From the large gravel patio behind the barn, you are backed by acres of woods, overlooking a grazing field frequented by deer, and a view of the water. A walk down the rolling field brings you to a winding path through the woods, leading to the private beach.
Remember that coastal Maine’s weather can vary greatly even on the same day. It can be 80° in the afternoon and 50° by the evening! I recommend bringing layers no matter the time of year!
