Stille Wasser, Quiet, secluded spot on Saco River with Dock (Boat lift option)

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Buxton, ME

Engine
19 min drive
Old Orchard Beach
22 min drive
Old Orchard Beach Pier
22 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
27 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Timber frame house with radiant heating and cooling, healthy, quiet place. Located on the Saco River, with views to the water, a dock. Swim, canoe, kayak, boat on the Saco River. Modern, full service kitchen, open spaces and balcony with views to the river. Easy access to beaches, exceptional dining in Portland, nearby golf course.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
10.7 miles (17.2 km) from Engine and 14.2 miles (22.9 km) from Maine Mall

Stille Wasser, Quiet, secluded spot on Saco River with Dock (Boat lift option) offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Barry Stephens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1.5 bathrooms
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair
Office

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On a river
On the waterfront

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Stille Wasser Quiet Secluded Spot on Saco River With Dock

Stille Wasser, Quiet, secluded spot on Saco River with Dock (Boat lift option) Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Forrest K., LaCrosse, WI

4 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stille Wasser

Barry was a fabulous host. the house is a gem. I highly recommend it to future travelers to Maine.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan B.

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stille Wasser Stay

It was clean, comfortable and very close to family where we spent most of the time for Thanksgiving. This a great place for a larger group, very pretty and open.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

Enjoyed this peaceful home and property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie H.

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique and Lovely

Perfect and exactly what we needed- a singular and beautiful home in a serene and secluded forest. Close to everything, yet tucked into the woods Stille Wasser is the perfect retreat. With everything you need and quiet to spare, its the qunitessential

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

1 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home in the woods

What a wonderful stay ! The home is well equipped and very comfortable ! Went on walking trails - all within 30 minutes from the house- the river and sunset on the dock were amazing ! Prettiest sunsets I’ve ever seen / the colors were so vibrant . The only negative of the entire stay was the screened in porch smelled terribly of cats - we couldn’t use it - but we just kept the door shut and used the rest of the house !! We will definitely be back !!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Josie T.

22 Sept 2024

Weekend getaway

This was a nice quit spot for a girls weekend getaway with homey quirks. If your a game player, bring cards, etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Relaxation

The week was perfect weather-wise and gave opportunities to explore the river and area. Barry’s quick responses to questions or direction as I used the wrong door in my initial attempt to get in steered me to the right door. The house was the poster location fir remote relaxation and getaway from technology and a breather from everyday life. Highly suggest a stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B., Belmont MA

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A relaxing and peaceful stay

Still Wasser is an excellent place to relax and get away from it all. Well appointed and very comfortable it has everything you need. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Cabin in a beautiful location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at stille washer. This cabin is nestled in the woods right on the Saco river. This area is very still so in made for great swimming and floating. The location is within 30 minutes to beaches and Portland. Lots to do around the area. The cabin is gorgeous and Barry was a lovely host.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway in the woods

Beautiful house in the woods with a path down to the Saco River. Pictures don’t lie. Loved by all of us including active seven year old and dog.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michele M., Felton, Santa Cruz County

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A Unique Place

Overall, we were happy here, with a few caveats. The windows must stay closed to prevent condensation on the cement floors, but the climate control system is good. The master bedroom is pretty far from the one bathroom and the wall connecting it to the rest of the house is open at the top, providing no sound privacy. We loved swimming in the river, although the dock is pretty far from the house down a steep trail. The property is very private, down a longish driveway through the woods.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra W.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, quiet place

Very nice place. Quiet and clean. We would definitely come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Stay

The home is quiet and comfortable and was great location to work remotely for a week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

12 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay in Maine

Secluded enough to not see anyone but also close enough to Portland to go and get a good meal. Having a spot on the river was great too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

johanna

Travelled with family

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very nice, very quiet, beautiful kitchen and a tree house feel!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

4 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Week Respite

The house was well equipped in a secluded setting. A short walk down to the river provided beautiful views. Very nice place for some R & R.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandee F.

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

We adored our cabin in the woods - highly recommend!!

Stille Wasser is a gem. It's so cool and unique and SUCH an incredible location. The kitchen was wonderful - we cooked several dinners and breakfasts there. The house was also very well stocked. I was pleasantly surprised at having been provided coffee filters, paper towels, toilet paper, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, storage bags, salt and pepper, etc. We stayed during a heat wave of 95+ temps and the house remained cool and comfortable for us. We got river floats and spent some time floating off the dock on the river. The adjustable bed was very comfortable and we had plenty of towels and washcloths (even beach towels for the river). We also enjoyed the back patio, though we did need to clean off the blue cushions a bit. The hummingbirds came to visit us frequently. I loved how remote the cabin felt, but not far from food and groceries. It was also a very easy drive to Portland about 30-40 minutes away. We drove past Two Tides seafood several times so we stopped in for live lobsters and fresh fish and clams and made those in a large pot in the well equipped kitchen. We highly recommend "garage fish" haha from Two Tides - they are so friendly, the prices are so affordable and the seafood was out of this world. We didn't use the sunroom or the bunkroom, but we did eat at the dining room table quite a few nights and mornings. Oh and the knives were actually sharp!! My husband and I had no issues with the little entryway lip, and we felt the walk to river was easy.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

15 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quirky house in the woods

Queit, calming and a lovely porch for reading. The house was unusual but worked fine for us. Thank you for the experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B., Thomaston, CT

14 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity in the woods

My son and I loved our stay at this beautiful home, so much so that my son has ideas of building one similar to the layout to this beautiful home of Barry’s. Our dog loved going for walks up and down the driveway with his dad. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet location to unwind.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D.

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time away

We absolutely loved this property! It was very clean dispite some other reviews. Very quiet and tucked away. We were at peace the whole trip! The entryway does have a lip to it but as soon as you realize walking around it becomes second nature. Beautiful house, beautiful property, beautiful lake. It was the perfect location for our honeymoon and very greatful pets are allowed. The 2 dogs and us had a great time! Beautiful area. We found a lot of nice driving locations through limerick. Barry is a great property owner. He got back to us very quickly even though it was a very awkward time to call someone. Thank you for our great stay!!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley R., Kentucky

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine Experience

Loved the place, very cool and unique. Loved sitting by the fire and walking to the river. Had everything we needed. Was off the beaten path but we really liked that. The owner was amazing and responded to any questions promptly. Had everything we needed for our family trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi S.

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway

The property was tucked away in the woods which gave us the quiet getaway we desired. But was close to Portland where we visited great restaurants, entertainment and shopping. We also enjoyed hikes and the local orchards. A wonderful trip would highly recommend this location!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie M.

15 Sept 2023

Peace and Quiet in Unique Property

We had a really good stay at Stille Wasser. Kitchen is nicely appointed with high end appliances, and since my husband and I like to cook, we really enjoyed these upgrades. Bed is comfortable and there are plenty of extra linens. That said, we agree with other reviewers regarding lots of cobwebs throughout the house and the tripping hazards in the entryway and front stairs. Setting is peaceful and quiet. It rained during our stay so we didn't get to experience the river. Barry is a 5 star host!! Communication was excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Edward A.

15 Sept 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what we were hoping for.

Fantastic location, but as soon as we walked in were aware of an unpleasant odor. Sunroom had a heavy mold smell. cobwebs all over the ceiling (it was quite high, though). Found nasty mold growing over the entry door, and black mold in the sunroom. Contacted owner who claimed smell was from fireplace (We have and use our fireplace, it doesn't smell) Told him we couldn't stay there, he reluctantly refunded us our money. We have stayed in many VRBO properties and never had a bad experience before.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcoming home away from home

The house was very comfortable for the four of us. Nice location for points south and more northern while feeling remote and private. House had great amenities. The river was calm and beautiful to be out on the canoe. Nice and cool in the hot weather. Good communication with host. I think the house would be challenging for folks with mobility issues. The water and dock are quite a steep path down through the woods. The house has multilevel flooring throughout the first floor. We weren’t there for Tv, but if you are, understand it is hung 15ft in the air above the livingroom. We loved Pacifico restaurant, Laudholm beach, Cape Elizabeth and the Prouts Neck Cliff walk. Very nice stay

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023