Welcome to Oliver's Outlook! Unwind and enjoy all that Maine has to offer in this cozy, traditional cedar log cabin! Nestled in the trees and set back from the road, this cabin is the ultimate relaxing getaway. The cabin offers an upper loft accessible by a ladder, a hidden door in the master bedroom that leads to the basement, and a covered front porch that’s a relaxing dream! Don’t miss your opportunity to relax away from the world! Skiing is 20 mins to Mt. Abrams and 30 mins to Sunday River. The space Centrally located to multiple ski resorts including Mt. Abram, Sunday River, Black Mountain, Pleasent Mountain, and more! Book your winter 2024/2025 ski trip!! Unwind and enjoy a true cedar log cabin experience. Nestled in the trees and set back from the road, this cabin is the ultimate relaxing getaway. Relax on the covered front porch with your morning coffee or evening cocktail, gather around the fire pit, and relax to the sounds of a crackling fire and the nature around you. But, don't forget to look up, the stars are the true show-stopper. Enjoy a short walk to the top of the hill and enjoy the spectacular views! To the west, you will see Mount Washington, turn slightly to the north-west, and see the million-dollar views of the Appalachian Mountains any time of the year!! Truly a breathtaking sight. And at night, be sure to view the stars from the top of the hill! Located in the quaint wooded town of Norway, Maine, let our log cabin immerse you in nature, fresh mountain air, and ultimate relaxation! Come enjoy our pristine lakes, endless hiking trails, vibrant downtown, and the ever-changing seasons of Maine. Come explore all that Maine has to offer in the Western Maine region. Inside the cabin, enjoy all of the true cedar log cabin. Elements include exposed spruce tie beams, white cedar trim, walls, and cathedral ceilings. A true testament to the true craftsmanship of a Ward Cedar Home. You'll also enjoy a fully stocked kitchen and cozy dining area, along with a spacious living area. Take the ladder to the loft where you'll find two twin beds. The master bedroom is located on the first floor. Access to the basement is behind the bookcase in the master bedroom. In the basement, you will find the laundry, an office space, and an open space with a foam floor, perfect for morning yoga. Things to Know: •Please note, we have an additional pull-out sofa in the semi-finished basement. It can sleep 2. •The kitchen is fully equipped with utensils, appliances, coffee, tea, and basic spices. (Keurig and drip coffee maker are provided.) •We are dog-friendly (fees do apply). Our two pups (Oliver and Willow) are happy to share their bowls (located under the kitchen sink) and rope toys. Please keep your dogs on leash. We have neighbors with dogs who often walk by the cabin. • We are located in a rural area, surrounded by trees, however, we have neighbors. Please be respectful. • Children are welcome! Please note that the house is not fully childproofed. We do have plug covers in the loft area, but not in the rest of the house and there are no child locks on cabinets, doors, windows, etc. • A baby gate and a pack-n-play are available. • The loft bedroom is only accessible via ladder and is not ideal for toddlers as they will want to climb the ladder (my 1-year-old nephew is the reason for this note) and we do not have a way to block it off. • We have a private office space in the basement. It is complete with a desk, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and HDMI cables. Please leave the space as you found it. If office equipment is missing, you will be charged. • There is an exterior camera pointed towards the driveway. • There is no smoking permitted inside the cabin or on the porch. Please keep smoking to a minimum of 10' from the cabin and please do not dispose of any butts on the property or in the woods. You will be charged $1,000 for violations of smoking inside the cabin. Guest access The entire place is yours! We have plenty of parking in the driveway. Please make sure you park in the driveway, not the road. We have a large front yard that is perfect for horseshoes, volleyball, badminton, whiffle ball, a fire pit, and whatever other yard sport you may have brought. During the warmer months, we will have a volleyball net set up with volleyball and badminton rackets. There is also a fire pit and chairs. Around the back of the house is a picnic table and a grill located near the driveway. Other things to note We are located 1 hour from the Portland Jetport (PWM) and 2 and a half hours from Boston Logan Airport. There is so much to do in the area! If you have any questions or need additional ideas/ information on things to do locally, please reach out. I am happy to point you in the right direction or make suggestions. Lake Pennesseewassee- public boat launch and beach- located 4 minutes from the cabin. Boat rentals are available just down the road from the boat launch. The cabin is located minutes away from Long Lake, Crystal Lake, Bear Lake, and Keoke Lake, just to name a few. Skiing: Mt. Abrum: under 30- minutes Lost Valley: 30 minutes Pleasant Mountain: 30-minute drive Sunday River: 40-minute drive Black Mountain: 1-hour drive Spruce Mountain: 1 hour Titcomb: 1-hour 15-minute drive Saddleback-2 hours drive Sugarloaf- 2-hour drive Camden Snow Bowl: 2 hours Ice Skating: Bruce Fox Memorial Ice Rink is located in Norway. Opened seasonally. Snowmobiling: Maine has 14,000 miles of snowmobile trails! Check out Maine. gov and search for snowmobiling for more information. ATV Trails: Check out Maine. gov and search for ATV for more information. ** If you plan to bring a boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc. on a trailer, our driveway is large enough for a truck and trailer. Just note, the road it a narrow dirt road. Backing out may be tricky. Hiking: Check out mainetrailfinder or alltrails to find a hike that works for you. There are so many in the area that it’s hard to choose the best! There you can narrow down what type of hike you are looking to do, from experience level, distance, type of views, et. Local trails to check out: -Check out Robert’s Farm Reserve, part of Western Hills Land Trust, 32 miles of groomed trails just 10 minutes away. They offer a variety of recreational opportunities throughout the year including, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and 7 kilometers of groomed Nordic skiing in the winter! -Noyes Mountain Preserve- 10 minute drive -Long Mountain Trail- 20-minute drive -Hatch Preserve at Hawk Mountain-20 minutes -Singepole Mountain- 20-minute drive -Cornwall Nature Preserve, Paris, ME-20 minute drive Hiking in Norway: -Norway Rail Trail -Ordway Grove Trail -Shepard's Farm Family Preserve -Riverside and Viking Trails Into racing? Oxford Raceway is a 15-minute drive. Oxford Casino: 20-minute drive Mount Washington is an hour and 30 minutes drive North Conway is just under an hour. (I highly recommend this drive during the fall. It is breathtaking! Summer does not disappoint either. Summer is a better time to go to the top of Mt. Washington, by fall they often have snow and the weather can be tricky.) Fairs: (check for exact dates) -Oxford County Fair: In early September- 10 minute drive -Fryeburg Fair: Late September through early October - 30-minute drive Additional things to do in Maine: The nice thing about this cabin is that we are a short drive from all that Maine has to offer. -Portland is just over an hour. -Freeport- the L.L. Bean Flagship store and so much more is an hour's drive -Old Orchard Beach is an hour's drive. (Perfect place to stop in the warmer months on your way to the cabin if coming in on I-95 from outside Maine) -Aquaboggan Water Park is an hour's drive. -Splash Town Water Park is just under an hour's drive. And if you want to stay in, we have a full kitchen, tons of board games, two smart TVs, and a large yard!