2021 Listing: Island Cabin on South Twin Lake

This listing is now live at airbnb.com/h/Valhalla-Cabin This page exists to show reviews from the 2020 season when I was helping manage the property for my friend Hannah Nowell. "Valhalla" is a quiet retreat from civilization located on an island in South Twin Lake offering stunning views of Katahdin as well as a private sand beach and multiple docks. Kids and dogs can roam freely, exploring the woods and beaches surrounding the cabin. The space This is a rustic cabin containing a small private bedroom with a double bed (lovely soft pillow top mattress), as well as a loft accessible by ladder with 3 twin beds, and a double futon in the living area. As this cabin is located on an island, it is off grid and there is no "full time" electricity/power. There is a gas powered generator that can be turned on to run the water pump that feeds the sink and the outdoor shower, as well as to power the lights in the cabin but this is a primitive set up and the system is not designed to be run more than a couple hours a day. There is no hot water inside the house but there is a propane on-demand hot water heater for the outdoor shower so you don't have to take a cold shower. There is a propane stove and oven for cooking and a small propane refrigerator for keeping food and beverages cold. For bathroom facilities, there is a basic outhouse about 25 feet from the cabin. Running water is sourced directly from the lake so it is NOT FOR DRINKING. Please bring your own drinking water and ice if you'd like it. There is no WiFi but Verizon, AT&T, and US Cellular all have service on the island, and although it is not 100% everywhere, it works most places on the island. Towels and bed linens are not provided but pillows & pillowcases are - we recommend bringing either sleeping bags or sheets/blankets for whichever beds you plan to use during your stay. The kitchen is stocked with plates, cups, silverware, etc. as well as basic cooking implements. Additionally, we have a pour over coffee maker (so you don’t have to turn on the generator for your morning coffee) and keep the cabin stocked with coffee & sugar as well. We also supply soap, paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo/conditioner, and body wash. There is a wood stove in the living room if it's chilly or damp and you'd like to start a fire and there's also a fire pit overlooking the lake. Guest access The cabin is located on an island meaning it can only be accessed via boat. There are two options for getting to the camp: Via a 1/4 mile paddle in a canoe (provided) off of Turkey Tail Road in Indian Purchase Township. OR: Via a 3.5 mile boat ride if you own or rent a power boat that can be launched at the public boat ramp at Five Lakes Lodge. Other things to note Please be prepared to bring your own drinking water, ice, bedding & towels. We ask that you take your trash with you when you leave & clean up after your pets.