Dreamy Post&Beam Hideaway Near Portland & Freeport

Entire cottage in Pownal, Maine

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Vianna C
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 1% of homes

This home is one of the highest ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In Pownal, between Freeport and Portland

About a 10-minute drive to Freeport shopping and 20 minutes to Portland's restaurants and waterfront

Custom timber-frame cottage

Exposed Douglas Fir beams rise to vaulted ceilings with radiant-heated concrete floors throughout

Vianna keeps guests coming back

Guests return again and again, with many booking repeat stays and praising Vianna's thoughtful hosting
Escape to a dreamy timber-frame cottage tucked in Maine’s woods! Soaring beams, radiant-heated floors, a king loft bed, and a crackling fire pit await. Sip coffee on one of the two decks, hike Bradbury Mountain (3 minutes away), shop Freeport (10 minutes away), or dine in Portland (20 minutes away)—then return to your cozy hideaway under the stars. Full kitchen, vaulted ceilings, radiant heat floors, private driveway, fire pit and peaceful forest views make it the perfect year-round retreat.

The space
This custom post and beam cottage is brand new. Designed by John Libby, one of the most respected timber frame builders in New England, (www.housesandbarns.com) this space was thoughtfully designed and meticulously built specifically for your enjoyment. This cottage resides on the owner’s property, but is sited on its own two acres nestled among a beautiful stretch of Maine hardwood forest.  Accessible via its own private driveway and surrounded by acres of pristine forest, it is the perfect place to relax among nature. No matter the season the exposed weathered Douglas Fir beams of the building will both welcome you and wrap you in a feeling of comfort and contentment. This complete home has all of the amenities. The kitchen includes natural unpolished granite countertops and brand new appliances including a stainless steel gas oven/range, dishwasher and refrigerator. The whitewashed walls of the hallway and bathroom provide a more modern feel, while showcasing all the wonderful knots of the Maine white pine from which it was milled. An easy-to-access, low/no step corner shower complete with floor to ceiling tile and an oversized vanity make time in the bathroom a pleasure.  The open concept makes for a natural flow through the space and the sitting area comes complete with a queen sofa bed, TV and a gas fired wood-stove. The vaulted ceilings rise 22’ above the floor providing a spacious and beautiful feel. Radiant heat in the finished concrete floors make the space cozy and keep your feet warm. Oversized and lit stairs lead to the loft where you’ll find a king sized bed providing the opportunity for a great night’s sleep.  Large windows make you feel as though your sleeping in the tree tops…come Fall this Oak and Maple forest comes alive with color.  A ceiling fan keeps you cool, in the Summer and moves the heat around come Winter.
Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on either the front or back deck, or from your own personal fire pit complete with granite bench. Don’t forget the s’mores!

Guest access
Guests have access to the post and beam cottage as well as the immediate surrounding area. We ask that the property boundaries are respected and that the guests do not go past the rock wall or onto the main house property or neighboring properties/horse farm.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV with standard cable, Netflix
Air conditioning

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 471 reviews.

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This home is in the top 1% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Pownal, Maine, United States

Neighborhood highlights

This post and beam cottage is in the small town of Pownal, 20 minutes from the wonderful restaurants, sights, and sounds of Portland. It's a 10-minute drive to Freeport and the L.L.Bean flagship store. Bradbury Mountain State Park is two miles away.

Meet your host

Superhost
471 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Where I went to school: University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Speaks English
Married 21 years with 3 kids, we’ve called Maine home for 23+ years and love sharing it with guests. Our cozy post-and-beam cottage has thoughtful touches, fresh eggs, and plenty of insider tips to help you feel at home while discovering all the little joys and hidden gems of Maine. We look forward to hosting you!

Vianna C is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property