Zen Den Yurt is located on 100 private acres on Runaround Pond in Durham, Maine. The yurt is nestled in a pristine setting perfect for an overnight, a weekend excursion or a week long retreat. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ITEMS TO PACK -Cooler for perishable items -Drinking water -Bedding (sleeping bags or full or twin sheets and blankets with pillows). Sleeping bags provided upon request. -Headlamps and flashlights -Insect/tick repellent WHEN YOU ARRIVE -There is no formal check-in office when you arrive. We will text you the morning you are due to arrive to the yurt so you can keep us posted on arrival time. -The yurts are located 1/4 mile into the woods from the parking area. -During the dry summer months you can drive right up to the yurt as long as you feel comfortable driving on dirt roads. -During the winter and muddy months we will meet you at the parking area and help you to the yurt. -In the cold weather months we will have the wood stove going for your arrival; please be sure to keep us posted when you plan to arrive so we can have the yurt warm for when you arrive. DURING YOUR STAY AT THE YURT -Please observe quiet hours between sundown and sunup. Noise should be kept to a minimum as to not alter the sounds of nature -The kitchen is equipped with all you need for cooking/eating, pots and pans, utensils, plates, cups, etc. There is a 4-burner gas stove with a full oven inside, a gas grill outside, a sink for dishes and a coffee maker. -The yurt has a solar battery for lighting and a USB port for charging cell phones. We suggest that you bring extra flashlights and headlamps. There are no electrical outlets in the yurt. NO candles or gas lamps! -The yurt has a wood stove for heating. We provide wood for the wood stove inside the yurt. Do not use the wood provided in the wood shed for outdoor campfires; you are welcome to gather wood from the area or we have outdoor firewood available for $5 per bundle (cash only). -Each yurt has a private composting outhouse and shower stall. The shower stall is a 3-season, gravity fed shower. For warm showers, heat the water on the stove. -We have kayaks and canoes available for guests to use. We suggest bringing your own life jackets. Dogs are allowed. Do not leave dogs unattended at the yurt. Bring a blanket for the futon or beds if your dog will use them. Please pick up after your dog. Walkabout Pond is available for swimming during the summer and skating during the winter. DEPARTURE Please leave the yurt as you found it. Carry In – Carry Out. There is a dumpster, recycling bin and compost bin for guests to use near the parking area. There is no cleaning charge on Airbnb. Tips for the housekeeping are greatly appreciated. ADDITONAL INFO ABOUT MAINE FOREST YURTS Zen Den Yurt is one of the four yurts that guests can choose from when staying at Maine Forest Yurts campground. If Zen Den Yurt isn't available when you would like to stay with us, please view our other listings Fisher Ridge Yurt, Hideaway Yurt or Hemlock Ridge Yurt. Maine Forest Yurts campground is owned and operated by the Crowley Family who developed their property for the adventurous at heart. In 2008, Bob Crowley went on the reality show Survivor: Gabon and 39 days later he was voted the oldest winner in the show’s history. He also won the ‘Sprint Survivor of the Season’ which is voted by the fans for their favorite player. His knack for the outdoors and his survival skills allowed him to comfortably play the game of Survivor. We live on the property and enjoy meeting our guests. We are available if assistance during your stay is needed. During summer dry months the yurt is accessible by vehicle via dirt road. During winter months we will help you to the yurt when you arrive with our ATV.