Welcome to 76 East, a renovated 100 year old farmhouse located in the heart of nature's playground. Snowmobile, ATV, hiking (AT=8 miles) and horse trails are within minutes of the house. Skiing at Black Mountain, Sunday River, and Mt. Abram is within a short drive. Fishing, hunting, biking, boating, swimming and more are available within our town. Our cozy rural town will provide you with a quiet "get away from it all" atmosphere. This guesthouse suits all of your needs for a comfortable stay. The space The farmhouse is a duplex. The other unit in the duplex (West side) is occupied by a small bookkeeping office that operates approximately 8 am- 4 pm, Monday-Friday. The two sides are securely separated. The bookkeeping business is an independent renter and does not manage or operate the Airbnb rental unit. The hosts live within walking distance and are available to help meet your needs and make your stay a comfortable one. Pets - We welcome your well-trained, house-broken furry companion with pre-approval. We will provide furniture coverings if your pet would like to join you on the comfy seats. We ask that pets are crated whenever the owner is out of the house. Pets should be able to be reasonably quiet most of the time out of respect for the West Side tenants. Due to the shared yard, all animal waste MUST be picked up in the yard. Please know that Andover has a strict leash law, and there are several dogs in the neighborhood. All dogs must be leashed outdoors. Due to insurance requirements, we must know the name, age, and breed (or mix of breeds) in advance. Puppies, kittens, and certain dog breeds are prohibited by our insurance. Each pet must be pre-approved by the host when making the reservation. Once a reservation is made, you will need to send a photo of the pet to the host to keep on record for insurance purposes. Children - The original construction of the farmhouse is over 100 years old. While much of the house has been updated and renovated over the years, it still retains the charm of some of its classic features. For this reason, this house may not be suitable for the safety of young children and toddlers. Please discuss any children staying in the house prior to making a reservation to ensure a pleasant and safe stay. Bathrooms - Both bathrooms (one upstairs, one downstairs) are recently renovated and include modern fixtures, including a toilet, sink, and large shower (no bathtubs) as well as towels and assorted toiletries. The ground floor bathroom includes the washer and dryer. Kitchen - The kitchen includes newer appliances, including a standard sized refrigerator/freezer, oven/stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, cookware, cutlery, dinnerware, etc. Bedrooms - The two bedrooms (one double bed, one king bed) are located on the second floor and include the standard amenities (bedding, dresser, night stand, lamps, closet, etc.) As with some older homes, the overhead light is on a pull chain and there are limited outlets but extension cords are available. The bedroom doors are original and fully close, but do not lock. Living Room - The living room is spacious. It has a standard seating area and is equipped with a Roku smart tv that is connected to the house WiFi. You may use the tv by signing in with your own Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Sling, and other accounts. You will also be able to access other limited free viewing through the tv. If you do not have an account, many of the streaming services offer a free trial that you could subscribe to during your stay. Dining Room - The dining area has a table, and six chairs and tablecloths, placemats, and napkins are provided. Entertainment - WiFi is provided throughout the house. Our WiFi service is the best that is available for this area (sorry, no Fios here) and is adequate for streaming video as well as standard internet use and a Roku Smart TV is available in the living room. No cable or satellite is available at this time. Assorted games and books are also available in the living room closet for your use. Air conditioning - In the summer months (approx. late June to early September), two air conditioning window units are available for use. One large a/c cools the entire first floor. One smaller a/c cools the bedroom with the full bed. Due to the electrical constraints of the farmhouse, we can not put a second a/c unit in the king-size bedroom at this time. With the doors open and using a fan, both rooms can stay cool. Parking - There is on-property parking available for guests to occupy two spaces. More parking may be available, please ask before booking. Local Amenities - Andover is a very small town, but it does have some services, including a general store (with restaurant), a gift shop, a bakery, a hardware store, playgrounds, and more. Guest access Guests have full access to the east (back) side of the house, porch, and large yard. The spacious parking area must be shared with others renting the other side of the house. The attached barn/garage is not available for guest use. Other things to note SUMMER 2024 Hikers: We do not offer a regular shuttle service to/from the Appalachian Trail and other area trails. However, IF we are around (which is often), please feel free to message, call, or text for a complementary ride to/from the trailhead. AREA: The Western Maine region is fairly rural and Andover is located about 30 minutes from the nearest grocery stores. There are not any 24-hour stores within a reasonable distance. Guests should be prepared to bring supplies that they will immediately need with them, especially when arriving at night as most stores in the area close at 8-9 pm. There is one 24/7 (card only) gas station in Andover. After leaving Andover, the nearest gas stations are about 20 miles away, guest should be aware so that they don't run out of gas before they get to their destination. Depending on your carrier, cell phone service especially data can be spotty in this area. Many people can receive and make phone calls from the farmhouse but while traveling through the area, you will encounter several dead zones. We do have WiFi at the farmhouse to help with your data needs and there are several establishments in the area that have free WiFi available.