SMITTEN in Rock Hollow, at The Appleton Retreat is a a contemporary off grid cabin that offers all of the comforts of home in total privacy. The Appleton Retreat encompasses 120 acres hosting six unique retreats. To the south is the Pettengill Stream, a resource protected area. To the north is the Nature Conservancy's 1300 acre reserve and a trail to the pond..... lake? If you need a time out and desire to embrace nature's way, Smitten is the perfect place to experience a memorable getaway. SMITTEN is beautifully constructed western red cedar cabin. A gorgeous bathroom features a cast iron clawfoot tub. It has a well equipped kitchen, and a screened in porch with a gas grill. It is heated by a gas fireplace that adds to the warm toned ambiance. A large deck extends the living area. The Rock Hollow location offers total privacy far away from the other Retreats, amongst large trees, boulders and wildlife. The Pettengill Stream is nearby where there are two kayaks available for water exploration. Although Smitten does NOT have its own hot tub, guest may book the private sauna and wood fired cedar hot tub. Guests are welcome to use the wood fired cedar hot tub and sauna located on the trail map near Empire. Once you arrive, or the morning of your arrival, just let us know when and we can fire them up for you. There is an additional charge of $50 for the hot tub and $35 for the sauna. You won’t see much of Peter & Toby but we are around if you need anything or have a question just message us through the Airbnb portal. The local towns of Hope, Union, Liberty, Freedom and Lincolnville are like taking a step back to the past. They are truly quaint with their little general stores and blink of the eye town centers. Of course you don't want to miss a visit to the coast and more well known towns of Belfast, Rockport, Camden and Rockland, with their rugged picturesque coastline and schooners plying the waters, just a 30-minute drive from The Appleton Retreat. Check out our Guide for additional information. You will need a vehicle to get to The Appleton Retreat. There is 3/4 mile dirt road leading into Rock Hollow. Parking is at SMITTEN. Your dog is welcome so long as it behaves well off leash and plays well with other dogs. We do charge an extra fee of $50.00. (There is a two dog limit and the charge is $65.) The Appleton Retreat is a great place for all seasons. Bring your cross country skis and snow shoes to enjoy those clear cold snowy days. (During extreme snow storms it may be necessary to bring you into Rock Hollow via snowmobile.) For Guests booked more than 5-nights it may be necessary to inconvenience you for a few minutes while we swap out battery generators. The pond.... OR IS IT A LAKE trail starts at Braeburn and leads to Newbert Pond. It is approximately a 30 minute walk through a well defined forested trail on Nature Conservancy's 1,300 acre reserve. Inquire about paddle boards...... To the south is the Pettengill Stream which The Appleton Retreat property borders. It is a huge 40 mile aquifer. The stream, albeit not very wide is navigable by kayak, which we provide. (In the draught of 2020 it was NOT navigable in the summer months.) In wintertime cross country skiing is great.