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10/10 Excellent
Fred R.
17 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding in Maine
Fred R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Entire home
Maine Hidden Gem
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Consider a stay at Maine Hidden Gem and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a firepit and a garden. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Maine Hidden Gem
Gorgeous post and beam, well hidden at the top of Maine’s midcoast.
Tucked in on a dirt road. Yet conveniently located close to many of Maine’s well loved attractions. Enjoy a clam/lobstahh bake, end the night with a great fire, toasting s’mores, and seeing the stars. Really seeing them! Listen to and see wildlife. Celebrate your children’s graduation from one of the many universities around. Celebrate having a nice little holiday with your loved ones. Even consider a small anniversary or wedding here.
Pick lavender at one of the few farms around. Eat local, go fishing, paddle boarding, enjoy a book and or making a sand castle at one of the local beaches. The activities are endless! Or just enjoy sitting under the pergola and working on a puzzle, dining outdoors, with those you love.
Tucked in on a dirt road. Yet conveniently located close to many of Maine’s well loved attractions. Enjoy a clam/lobstahh bake, end the night with a great fire, toasting s’mores, and seeing the stars. Really seeing them! Listen to and see wildlife. Celebrate your children’s graduation from one of the many universities around. Celebrate having a nice little holiday with your loved ones. Even consider a small anniversary or wedding here.
Pick lavender at one of the few farms around. Eat local, go fishing, paddle boarding, enjoy a book and or making a sand castle at one of the local beaches. The activities are endless! Or just enjoy sitting under the pergola and working on a puzzle, dining outdoors, with those you love.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Kitchenette
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Jetted bathtub
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Printer
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In a village
- In the city centre
- In the mountains
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
- Next to a golf course
- On a lake
- On a river
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Optional golf privileges
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Spelunking nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Garden
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Smokingofanykindisn’tok.Toiletpaperonlydownthetoilet.Breaktherules,paytheprice
Quiethoursbetween10pm-7am
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Yo must clean up after your dog in the yard
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: The home has spiral stairs. I provide gates
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Brooks, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Swan Lake State Park and Moose Point State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Coyote Moon and ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center. Perry's Nut House and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Brooks travel guide
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Brooks, ME
What's nearby
Belfast Armistice Bridge22 min drive - 23.7 km
Belfast City Park23 min drive - 24.7 km- Swan Lake15 min drive - 15.5 km
- Belfast Historical Society and Museum21 min drive - 23.0 km
- Belfast Harbor22 min drive - 23.3 km
Getting around
- Belfast Station18 min drive
- Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)55 min drive
Restaurants
- Swan Lake Grocery15 min drive
- Tattooed Dad Brewing Co.17 min drive
- Ralph's Cafe11 min drive
- Royer Valley Farm14 min drive
- K & K Enterprises12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Maine Hidden Gem pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Maine Hidden Gem?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Maine Hidden Gem?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Maine Hidden Gem?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Maine Hidden Gem located?
Located in the heart of Brooks, this golf holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Swan Lake, Waterfall Arts and Front Street Shipyard. Belfast Historical Society and Museum and Swan Lake State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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Maine Hidden Gem Reviews
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Lorie T.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
This was a great location, close to a lot of things but you also felt like you were in the middle of nowhere. The house was beautiful and there was plenty of room for the 8 of us. The only thing you need to be aware of is there is no air conditioning. The loft does have A/C but the main house does not. While it may cool down at night, we had some very hot days and were not able to be in the main house on those days.
Lorie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dan H.
20 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House! Great stay!!
Really wonderful house. Convenient to Belfast.
Dan H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth V. W.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure maine
Lovely home and owner!
Elizabeth V. W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Michael K.
23 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Negative Ants in master bedroom No coffee 1 kitchen towelTrouble hooking up tv (didn’t use it much)Positive Pretty much everything else Kid friendly eating and game table Great fire pit Beautiful sky at night
Michael K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Justin G.
23 Dec 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Not going back
The listing doesn’t
Justin G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristi F.
21 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were 9 of us in our party and we needed a large home with enough beds and bathrooms for us all. "Maine Hidden Gem" house did that perfectly for us. The house is beautiful. The only problem we had when we got there was finding one of the bedrooms. The bedroom with the 2 beds in the room is accessible through the garage & upstairs. There is no bathroom for this garage bedroom. You need go into the house for a bathroom. Leanne was very quick getting back to us in finding where the room was located. There was plenty of toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, shower soap, laundry detergent, etc. for our stay. We really appreciated that. We loved having the large dining table to play games. We all loved our stay. Thank you Leanne.
Kristi F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Amy
14 Aug 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
I am not sure if the fault lies with the owner or with VRBO/Expedia but the property was double-booked, forcing us to find other last minute accommodations. Despite several messages to the owner, I still have heard nothing back after 5 days.
Amy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024