Moss House: A Modern Waterfront Cabin in the Woods

Entire home in Georgetown, Maine

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Alice
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

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Self check-in

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Featured in VOGUE and Maine Home + Design, this modern, handcrafted cabin offers calm Atlantic views, 150 feet of shoreline, and a private dock, perfect for morning coffee, launching a kayak, or watching seals, seabirds, and passing boats. Set among tall pines, it blends Nordic and Japanese influences in a space that is calm and composed. Interiors of wood, stone, lime plaster, and concrete form a grounded, quietly expressive, and sustainably built retreat. 1hr from Portland, but a world apart.

The space
Moss House sits on a forested slope above the Sheepscot River, with 150 feet of private deepwater frontage. The cabin is part of 2.5 quiet acres in coastal Maine. Voted one of Vogue’s Best Airbnbs in Maine in 2025 and featured in Maine Home + Design, it offers stillness, water, and space to think.

Built from carbon-sequestering compressed straw panels, the house is fully electric and free of fossil fuels. It remains cool in summer and warm in winter. The structure is raised on posts, resting lightly on the land. The exterior is finished with charred wood using the Japanese method of Shou Sugi Ban, giving the cabin a deep, tactile presence among the trees.

Large windows frame the river and forest. A wraparound cedar deck extends the living space outdoors, offering sun and shade throughout the day. A private dock and mooring allow for easy water access.

Inside, the materials are simple and tactile, pine floors, poured concrete, plaster, handmade tile, stone, and brass. The kitchen includes modern appliances alongside an antique hand-painted cabinet. The layout is open, with the kitchen, dining area, and living room flowing under a vaulted ceiling and skylight.

The bedroom is quiet and spare, with a queen bed and soft morning light. A ladder leads to a loft with two twin beds and a small sofa for reading or rest. A floor window and skylight keep the loft connected to the outdoors.

The bathroom is pared back and warm, with radiant heat beneath handmade tiles and a walk-in shower finished in lime plaster.

A footpath leads through moss-covered boulders to the shoreline. From the dock, you can watch lobster boats pass, hear loons, or see seals in the current. The surrounding woods are home to owls, ospreys, and countless songbirds.

The cabin is one hour from Portland, 20 minutes from Bath. It suits both summer swimming and winter fires. A wood stove inside and a Solo Stove outside provide warmth through the colder months.

This is a quiet place for observation and rest. Artists, writers, and photographers often stay here. The house is a frame for the landscape, and a shelter from it.

Welcome to Moss House.

Amenities & Features:

• 150' of Private Shorefront
• Dock
• Mooring
• 2 Zone Heat pump & Air Conditioning
• Wood stove
• Dishwasher
• Washer/Dryer
• High-speed fiber internet
• Samsung Smart TV (loft)
• Built-in Sonos speakers
• Radiant floor heating (bathroom)
• Rain shower
• Whole house water filter
• 4 Kayaks (2 tandem, 2 solo)
• 2 Hammocks
•Waterside Adirondack chairs
•Outdoor fire pit

We have a no pet policy, but will consider certain breeds of dogs on a case-by-case basis with a $100 pet fee. If you would like to inquire about bringing your dog please message us for more details.

Guest access
You will have access to the entire house and property.

Other things to note
Please review our guidebook for any additional information.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

River view
Sea view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

5 nights in Georgetown

Sep 8, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024

Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 105 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Georgetown, Maine, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Short drive to Reid State Park (Beach) and Five Islands. Enjoy a day on the Beach or a hike at Reid State Park. Don't forget to stop for a quintessential Maine meal overlooking the ocean at beautiful Five Islands at Five Islands Lobster Co. (seasonal).

You will be 15 minutes from Downtown Bath where you can explore the historic town, shop and eat from a variety of restaurants and cafes. You will also be an hour from Portland, 35 minutes from Freeport & 25 minutes from Brunswick. Boothbay, Camden & Rockland are also all within an hour from the cabins.

Meet your host

Superhost
302 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Speaks English
Originally from the UK, & after living in NYC for 13 years, I’ve called Portland home for the past 10 years. I love living in the West End with my family. I’m passionate about discovering new places. Hosting is something I take to heart, & I truly enjoy creating welcoming spaces for my guests, just as I would want for myself. I manage 3 successful properties, & one was recently featured in Vogue as one of their favorite 2025 Maine stays.
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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum

Safety & property

Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Climbing or play structure

Cancellation policy

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