Naughty Dog Private Island Log Cabin in Monmouth, ME

Be all alone on this remote island with 1400 acres of Annabessacook Lake as your backyard. Enjoy pristine surroundings, a rustic, off-the-grid log cabin with solar lighting and a hot shower. Swimming, boating, fishing, birding, and relaxing by the fire - do it all (or not). Prepare for adventure! Pack light: Bring your vacay clothes, pups, favorite food, & be ready for a blissful, private island.



SPACE

This private island is the perfect place to unwind and relax. There are lots of possibilities without a whole lot of interruptions from the outside world. Think of it as a place with a timezone of its own, where one can just be centered and present without a care in the world. It's also the worry-free place for any dog to have the freedom to explore their inner canine: even naughty dogs deserve a vacation.



Life is simple when you visit this island on Annabessacook Lake. Enjoy an amazing sunrise from the front porch of your very own private island cabin, take a swim off the dock, or paddle around and explore the pristine 1400-acre lake. Unwind by the campfire, watch the sunset, and listen to the loons as they settle in for the night. Catch a glimpse of the eagles and osprey roosting in the trees overhead. If you're the fishing type, get ready for world-class bass fishing in Annabessacook Lake!



This off-the-grid (electricity is limited by solar lighting, and battery-powered devices, and plumbing is eco-unconventional) 680 square foot cabin has a sleeping loft with a queen size bed. The living area is furnished with a rocker, a dining table for four and two futons that convert to double beds. Modern amenities include: an indoor composting toilet, a private, outdoor hot shower (available during the non-freezing season), and a toasty wood stove with an infinite firewood supply.



COOKING: We make cooking easy: Pack heavy on food, light on gear. We supply: kitchen utensils, dishes, pots and pans, French press, coffee, tea, sugar, salt, pepper, and drinking water from our homestead well. You can cook on the propane grill and stove, or over an open fire. Island adventures involve minimal visitor preparation because this is GLAMPING: bring lots of food, vacay clothes, and your pup. We'll take it from there.



HOW DO I GET TO THE ISLAND?

Every island adventure begins at our shoreside parking/dock area. From there, you've got options: Paddle, Ferry, or BYOBoat. See the details below for schedules, limitations, and FAQ. Know that we make island access for you, your crew, and your gear convenient, free, and part of your adventure.



RETURNING GUESTS: We appreciate folks who return year after year. If you've misplaced the Island Withdrawal Syndrome coupon code, remind us of your last stay and we'll send you a new one. We can't have you suffering from IWS, now can we! Also, if you are looking for an exception to minimum night requirements, please reach out.



FREE STUFF: Every Maine Island adventure includes: FREE island transportation, camp chairs, unlimited firewood, lantern, fire starter, matches, canoe or kayaks with life vests and gear. Explore Annabessacook Lake!



DOGS ON VACAY: We're dog people and this island is pet-friendly for all pups. We screen all four-legged visitors right after the reservation is made so that every island visitor and ferry passenger is safe and prepared. The process has the following questions: Does your dog get along with other pups and humans? Is your dog’s history bite-free? Are you willing to keep your pup on leash during your stay? And, are you willing to be responsible for any damages your dog creates?



If there's a "NO" in there, DON'T WORRY! This island is a private island, ANY dog - even unsociable ones - can be leash-free and worry-free. We just need to know about our four-legged challenges on the ferry-ride. Our pet fees are $30/night per pet, which gets settled up after the reservation and screening are completed.



LOOKING FOR A SHORT STAY OR WANT A SUPER DEAL? So that guests looking for longer stays have options, our minimum night stay requirements tend to start high early in the year and then drop by Summer. So, if you've got a quick stay in mind and are surprised by our minimum night stay requirements, check back with us. The closer we get to an empty night, the more flexible we will be.



Same goes for our pricing: if you've got specific dates or stay in mind, book early for the sure thing. But if you're flexible on dates, flexible on which stay you want, and don't mind biting your nails while waiting for a price you like, then save the link and check back. We have a first-come, first-served booking policy, but our pricing gets lower, the closer we are to an empty night.



ACCESS

Guests enjoy private and exclusive access to the entire island.



You are also invited to explore the shared areas of the other island from sunrise to sunset, a 1/2 mile paddle from this island. You're welcome to take the early arrival ferry there, explore during the day, and check in at the appointed time. Or, you can paddle over on your own schedule.



ACTIVITIES:

There's lots to do on the shared island and (as has been the tradition for generations in the neighborhood) visitors are encouraged to stop by (so expect some company from the neighborhood on the island during daylight -- after dark, however, the island is closed to the public). Activities in these shared areas include:



Hiking or walking on more than a mile of trails

Swimming

Swinging off the rope swing at the lake's edge

Watching the sunset from Sunset Rock

Resting in one of the hammocks sprinkled about the island

Fishing off the dock

Canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding

Sauna lake plunging



We are happy to provide safe luggage storage so you can enjoy free early arrival or free late departure. Guests can take advantage of the shared areas and activities either before check-in or after check-out.



NEIGHBORHOOD

Annabessacook Lake is our 1400 acre backyard of clear water, good fishing, and great neighbors. Whether they are year-round residents, summer vacationers, or visitors, most folks you'll meet will tell you that they have been coming here since they were a kid.



TRANSIT

Getting to the Island: You’ve got check-in options



CHECK IN YOURSELF by:

*Bringing your own boat or boat plane - we have a public boat launch, free parking for your rig at our place, and free island dock space for convenient boat tie-up.

*Paddling yourself - Take one of our canoes or kayaks and paddle the 30-minute trip across the lake to your stay. We can shuttle your gear on the next ferry if you want. Or,



CHECK IN WITH FERRY SERVICE:

Free ferry service to the island runs at:

*9:45 Early Arrival - We’ll shuttle you to the island early and while your stay is being prepared, you can begin your “Island Time” early. We’ll safely stow your gear and let you know as soon as your accommodations are ready.

*3pm and 5pm - With the standard check in ferry, we’ll move your crew and your gear to the island and help get you settled in.



Pre-arranged Special Ferry Service is available at other times for a $60 one-way fee during regular hours (between 8pm and 7am, the cost is $100 and a hot cup of coffee for the Boat Captain). We'll transport your gear and all your guests on this 10-minute private boat ride.



FREE PARKING: Park in our private parking area for free. Cart your gear to our shoreside dock to begin your "Island Time" journey.



NOTES

OUTHOUSAPHOBES: We're with you!

New guests might wonder about our island, off-the-grid bathrooms. Rest assured that our compost toilets are designed with usability in mind. They smell great!



We have all been to rural outhouses where this is not the case. It's the number 1 complaint (or is that #2?). Which is why, when we built each of our toilet facilities, we did something different. Through management of airflow, separation of liquids from solids, application of saw dust, and optimizing the force of gravity, we have a composting toilet system that has been in place for years with very little odor and maximum sanitation. So rest easy: if a member of your party is an "outhousaphobe", know that so are we!



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Packing Advice for glampers: PACK LIGHT!



WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

• Cooler w/ ice (Free replacement ice packs available)

• Favorite foods and beverages

• Cell phone/laptop cables (We supply recharge juice)

• Sunscreen and bug repellent

• Layers of warm clothing

• Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries

• Fishing permit if you're over 16

• Water shoes for swimming

• Curiosity and a Good Sense of Humor



THIS IS GLAMPING, NOT CAMPING!

(don't worry about these, we got it covered)

• Free island transportation

• Free canoes, kayaks, paddles and life vests

• Free dock space for your boat

• Hammock

• Camp chairs

• Unlimited firewood

• Outdoor fire pit

• Indoor wood stove

• Adjustable grill for cooking over the fire

• Propane grill with stove

• Pots, pans

• Dishes

• Utensils

• Biodegradable soap

• Sheets

• Towels

• Playing Cards

• Lanterns

• Dad jokes and lots of exclamation points!



REMOTE WORK - Wifi, cell, and battery recharges

Cell reception registers 3 bars and 5G on the island. So, with any smartphone, you can work remotely. ring your cord and we'll take phone and laptop battery charging from there. If you need our data plan, we offer a mobile hotspot upon request. here is a catch, however. e can keep a secret, if you need us to. Telling the office how easy it is to get work done on your island adventure will be up to you!



ADDITIONAL RULES

Our Island-Life Vacationing Manual has all of our hints, tips, and rules for experiencing a memorable and inspiring island vacation. Let us know if you would like a copy.



And here is the fine print. We are strict about our House Rules and the additional rules below because we want folks to have a safe, enjoyable, peaceful island adventure. Like most people, we don't like surprises, but we do like questions, so if you have any about our house rules, feel free to ask beforehand.



We do not allow parties.

All overnight guests must be registered within the reservation request.

Day visitor guests must be pre-cleared before inviting them over.

All occupants of our canoes and kayaks are required to wear life vests.

All boats and swimmers are required to be off the water by dark.

When checking a boat out you must text message to Kent.

When returning a boat, a text message to Kent is required.

There is no smoking allowed in any structure.

Smoking is allowed only outside, provided that smokers clean up.

Our smoking damage fee is $300.

Illegal substances and fireworks are prohibited at all times.

Please remove footwear at the door.

Fires in the fire ring shall be attended to at all times.

A bucket of lake water should be filled and available whenever fires are active.

Fires in the wood stove should not exceed 375 degrees

Active wood stoves should be attended at all times.

Smelly garbage must be disposed of in the garbage cans outside.

Quiet hours are from 9pm to 8am.

No personal items should be left in shared spaces.

All requests for pets (service animals and others) are required at the time of booking.

All dogs shall be on a leash at all times.

The lost key charge is $50.

All guests are liable for any and all damage (caused by themselves, individuals in their party, and their pets) to the buildings, common areas, and property, including legal fees.