2 Bedrooms,
2 Bathrooms,
Sleeps 6
13.7 miles from Umbagog Lake
Welcome to 76 East, a renovated 100 year old farmhouse located in the heart of nature's playground. Snowmobile, ATV, hiking 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 basic needs for a comfortable stay.
The farmhouse is a duplex and both the West and East side are available for short term rentals. (Please ask about a discount if renting both sides.) The two sides are securely separated but if you would like to rent both sides, the upstairs hallway door can be unlocked in order to share the space. The hosts live within walking distance and are available to help meet your needs and make your stay a comfortable one.
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 bath 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 with one double bed, the other with two double beds) 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 enough to host a small gathering or event (no loud parties). It has a standard seating area and is equipped with with a Roku smart tv that is connected to the house WiFi. You may use the 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 house for your use.
Local Amenities - Andover is a very small town but it does have some services including two general stores, a restaurant and bakery, 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 any guests renting the other side of the house. The attached barn/garage is not available for guest use.
The hosts live very close by, within walking distance. As you will be able to check in and have access to the house at your convenience, we may not be able to meet you upon arrival but we will check in with you shortly after you arrive to ensure you have what you need and answer any questions. We welcome calls or messages if you need any assistance during your stay.
The Town - This is a very rural town, surrounded by the western Maine mountains. The views are breathtaking and the town atmosphere is like taking a small step back in time.
The town offers numerous outdoor recreational opportunities in all seasons. Hunting, fishing, ice fishing, horseback riding, bicycling, hiking, boating, swimming, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ATV and snowmobiling are available in Andover. Other outdoor adventures are a short ride a away - three alpine ski resorts, cross country ski trails, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, numerous hiking trails, and more.
The town of Andover has many amenities. There is a general store that has groceries, alcohol and other sundries as well as pizza ovens and a grill, serving meals all day. There is a seasonal ice cream shop, cross country ski store, hardware store, bike shop, herb shop, and masseuse. Within walking distance you can enjoy a picnic on the Town Common, play tennis or basketball, and chase the kids on the two playgrounds. Our library offers a book swap section and their WiFi can be accessed even during off hours. A few of our local farms sell meat, dairy, eggs and produce directly off the farm. There are also several Registered Maine Guides in the Andover area that are available for guiding wildlife viewing, boating excursions, fishing trips, hunting parties, etc. If you need recommendations or are looking for something specific, please ask and we will help find the service or product that you need.
Getting Around - The rural area makes a car necessary for getting to the farmhouse and around the area. The farmhouse is well located in the center of the town and is within walking distance of the stores and restaurant.
ATV, snowmobile and horse trails can be accessed directly from the house. The local cross country ski and snowshoe trails are within walking distance. Hiking, swimming, boating are within a short drive.
House Rules
We would like this to be your home away from home and strive to make it a comfortable stay for all of our guests. For this reason, we would like to make you aware of the following information.
Security: The farmhouse is separated into two living spaces, West (front) and East (back), that are both available for rent. Both sides have a separate entrance and are secure from each other. If you rent both sides, there is one hallway door upstairs that can be unlocked so that all spaces may be shared. Otherwise, it is bolted and locked. Please respect the space of the other guests.
Noise and Parties: Please be courteous of the neighbors and any guests staying on the other side of the farmhouse. No parties or events are allowed.
Shared Space: The other side of the farmhouse is separate (no shared living space) but kindly share the yard and driveway with other guests. The yard is about an acre and the driveway can easily fit 5-6 vehicles or trailers so there is ample room for everyone.
Smoking: NO smoking of any kind is allowed in the house or on the property.
Children: This is an old house and although the farmhouse is renovated, many of its features, may not be suitable for the safety of young children. Please discuss all ages of children staying with us in advance of booking with children.
Pets: At this time, we cannot accept pets in the house.
Horses: Although we cannot provide shelter, there is ample room for horses in the yard. You must provide a portable fence.
Cleaning: We charge a cleaning fee to cover a whole house flat surface cleaning, bathroom cleaning, as well as washing towels and linens once guests depart. We have implemented cleaning protocols that comply with State of Maine and CDC COVID standards. While we are happy to wash a few dishes left in the sink, we kindly ask you to clean up cooking messes prior to departure.
Garbage: Garbage may be placed in the bins in the barn/garage. Our town uses single sort recycling. If you choose, you may place all clean and dry paper, glass, metal, and coded plastic in a separate bag. We do not recycle Styrofoam or plastic bags.
Off Limits: For safety reasons, the attached barn, the attic, and the basement are not for guest use and we ask that no one enter these areas of the property. The barn may only be accessed to deposit garbage in the bins.
Snow and Ice: In the event of snow, we will provided plowing and shoveling but it may not be immediately available (usually done once a day, depending on the storm). You may need to shovel a path or sand/salt (provided) an icy patch for your convenience.