Cabin in Benton

Enjoy nature and the peaceful sounds of the river with 40+ acres to explore and 3,200 feet frontage on the Sebasticook river. Get the privacy and nature you’re looking for located just 10minutes from town. Dale cabin features: Excellent fishing, kayaking and hiking. This clean and well maintained rustic cabin easily sleeps 4-6. There is no electricity, but it has great cellphone reception. 1 full bed, cots, hammock, and a clean and well serviced Outhouse. Carry in carry out trash 🗑️ The space Welcome to Dale cabin at River Run, your peaceful escape nestled on a private 40-acre peninsula wrapped by the flowing Sebasticook River. Surrounded by serene water on nearly all sides, this cozy off-grid cabin offers nature lovers, adventurers, and those seeking stillness a unique and immersive wilderness experience. 🌲 Explore & Reconnect with Nature Step out your door to well maintained walking trails that loop through lush forest along both sides of the river. Spend your days bird watching, rock hunting, or simply relaxing to the soothing sound of flowing water. 🛶 Adventure Awaits Bring your kayak or small boat to launch right from the property—or ask about our available kayak rentals and guided upriver excursions. 🪵 Rustic Comfort with River Views Drive right up to the cabin for easy unloading. The newly built front porch deck offers a full river view, perfect for morning coffee, evening stargazing with our telescope or watching a peaceful sunset. 🐕 Dogs welcome. Whether you’re here for a solo retreat, a couples getaway, family fun or a low-key nature weekend with friends, River Run Rustic invites you to unplug, breathe deep, and reconnect. Guest access Feel free to enjoy and explore the full property. Great fishing and kayaking on the river and well maintained trails that wrap around each side of the peninsula. 🛶 kayak rentals available upon request. 🍳Additional cooking supplies, trash bags, TP, yard games, tarps ect are located in the green metal storage bin outside. 🗑️ carry in carry out: Take trash to the Clinton|Benton transport station down the street (8min drive. See pictures) 🛑Any trash left behind without notice will result in a $75/ cleaning fee ♻️Trash left in the woods creates a risk of attracting unwanted pests and wildlife and makes things less pleasant for everyone. Trash will be checked by grounds crew.* 🚫 No hunting Other things to note You will need to bring your own drinking water, bedding (sleeping bag highly recommended + queen or full sheet set), and flashlight. *You can grab water and supplies from the dollar general about 10min from the cabin or there’s a Walmart in Waterville the town nearby. 🔥Firewood can be purchased and will be stocked for you for an additional fee depending on length of stay (please reach out for pricing. What we provide: 🧻TP is in outhouse extra in green storage bin. Hatchet 🪓 (you can harvest your own wood and kindling or bring your own local wood) 🔥2 burner Gas grill (bring small green propane) 🪨Charcoal grill 🍳 Basic Cooking/grilling utinsels. 🍴🍽️Cups, plates, silverware (4 person setting) Tea kettle 🫖 🧹Cleaning supplies ( please leave everything tidy and ready for the next guest. We do not charge a cleaning fee as guests are expected to leave the cabin tidy.) 📻 Radio 🛟 Life jacket 🩹 first aid kit 🪑 chairs Up to 4 cots (2 set up with a queen mattress over the top additional available upon request) 1 hammock *large Cooler 🔭Telescope 🧲 Horseshoe set Corn hole set Dart board + darts 🖍️Coloring supplies, some games, & cards Ever wonder what life off grid is like? This is a true off grid experience. There is no electricity or running water at this cabin. There is a wood burning stove & foot pump sink with a rain water collection barrel. It’s a peaceful completely off-grid log cabin in the woods without a wire in sight. ..That happens to have amazing cell reception. 📞 Dale cabin features a rain collection barrel with a foot pump sink ( during non freezing months). It is operated by a floor pump located under the sink. The rain barrel water is for hand/ dish washing not drinking. Note: A cast iron wood burning stove becomes & stays very hot. The top surface can be used to boil water for tea in the kettle we provide. Nothing should ever be left on a wood burning stove. Even if it’s “off. ” cast iron gets and stays extremely hot for long periods of time. 🔥 🏮We supply a lantern and a flash light ( you will still want to also bring your own) 🔥Bring your own propane/charcoal if you want to use the burners and grills. We Recommend bringing your own rechargeable battery for phones and small electronics. While Cell phone reception is great, we recommend airplane mode to conserve battery life, and truly disconnect. The Sebasticook is a large and fast moving river. The “bay” in front of the cabin is calm water that’s fun to splash around in and around knee deep, but the middle of the river moves quickly. !Please keep in mind! this property is surrounded by water on three sides. If you plan to bring young children or pets we would advise bringing a life jacket that you know fits properly, especially if children cannot swim well! We have lifejackets available in various sizes upon request. 🛶Kayak rentals available, please feel free to inquire about rates, availability, and up river drop off options. ❄️In the cooler months, only experienced outdoor campers advised with proper cold weather gear, snowshoes, cold weather sleeping bags, fresh water, and knowledge of how to work a wood burning stove. 🏥Though we do have a first aid kit, it’s advisable to bring your own safety gear and supplies. Washing up: Solar showers available or river for washing. there is a shower stand up “curtain” you can set up as needed and tarp. 🧼🫧please bring eco friendly soap, or we have some available in the cabin. 🏨 There is also the option for a day pass to Best Western plus hotel in Waterville. They have a pool, gym, shower rooms, and spa a short drive away for $11/person all day pass. Check guide for additional details. You can drive down and park right next to the cabin and unload weather/ vehicle permitting. We allow 2 vehicles if needed. Please observe road conditions before attempting to drive up to the cabin. We will not be responsible if your vehicle gets stuck or damaged. It is a lightly graveled road up to the cabins so take it slow. 🧹Note: we are able to keep prices lower for everyone by not charging a cleaning fee. We expect all guests to remove and carry out all trash, there is a transport station down the road (see additional photos), store items neatly where they belong, all lids back on storage containers, and sweep/make the cabin tidy for the next guest. Bag and carry out all personal belongings and any trash. Left Belonging will be donated. We request that guest take a picture of how they leave the cabin and send it upon checkout (if possible). 🧹Optional cleaning/trash haul: if you would like to request cleaning and trash haul an additional $75 will be requested (this goes right to the cleaners) to cover cleaning fees and trash removal with advanced notification. Trash left behind resulting in a last minute cleaning charge will result in a $100 charge for last minute cleaning service. There is one other cabin on the property. Please feel free to inquire if it will be occupied or if you would like to add on/ pay an upgrade for total cabin privacy package this includes full access to both cabins, reach out for rates. Cabin differences:Celeste has solar, a great porch and loft. Dale this cabin has a much larger footprint, sink, and is the original cabin. Additional guests are permitted to tent camp or can be added as cabin guest for an additional fee 🏕️. Please feel free to inquire. Check out River Run Rustic Cabins and Eco-friendly Resort page on FB for local events and happenings, and what’s going on at River Run Cabin.