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An Authentic Clean & Cozy Maine Homestay

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The Village House in Spring.
Upstairs Master Bedroom King Bed
Living Room
Kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Buckfield, ME
  • Oxford Plains Speedway
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Bates College
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Oxford Casino
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Downstairs Double

2 Single Beds

Loft Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

An Authentic Clean & Cozy Maine Homestay

This private, animal-free* home, managed by Nifty Bug Rentals, has been refurbished with a brand new kitchen, bathroom and laundry room. Originally ‘The Priest House’, parts of the home date close to 100 years. Guests feel the pulse of a New England community while maintaining a feeling of coziness and privacy. Conveniently located near Tilton's Market, Post Office and High School. Only 15 minutes from Androscoggin Riverlands State Park, 25 minutes from Bates College in Lewiston and 1 hour from Portland. Ski and snowboard at Black Mountain (45 minutes), Mt Abram (45 minutes), Lost Valley (25 minutes), Pleasant Mountain (52 minutes), Sunday River (60 minutes) or Attitash/Wildcat (1 hour 30 minutes). 4 to 5 Guests can comfortably share this rental with 2 bedrooms and a third optional bedroom. Wifi and Apple TV included. Please note that the AC is not central air conditioning. There is a new air conditioner in the upstairs master bedroom and the loft and living room have ceiling fans. To keep our cleaning fee low on our full cottage, we charge an additional daily fee of $10 per person per stay for more than 2 guests. Infants staying with a couple in the master bedroom are not included as additional guests. (*Due to severe allergies, our listing is an animal-free zone. We are unable to safely host guests who travel with pets or service animals. Thank you for your understanding.)

Property manager

Michael Menes
Premier Host

Languages

Czech, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove shoes inside the home.
Only windows with screens should be opened.
We do not accept third party bookings unless there

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Buckfield

Buckfield is home to this holiday home. Lost Valley Ski Resort and Hemond's Moto X Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pennesseewassee lake and Worthley Pond. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oxford Plains Speedway or Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Buckfield, ME

What's nearby

  • Oxford Plains Speedway - 27 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Bates College - 28 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Lost Valley Ski Resort - 30 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Oxford Casino - 31 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Sunday River - 57 min drive - 59.7 km

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northland Dairy Treat - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪On The Way Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪B & A Variety - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Storekeepers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chick-A-Dee Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An Authentic Clean & Cozy Maine Homestay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at An Authentic Clean & Cozy Maine Homestay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Authentic Clean & Cozy Maine Homestay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is An Authentic Clean & Cozy Maine Homestay located?

Situated in Buckfield, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Pennesseewassee lake, Worthley Pond and Androscoggin River. Auburn Municipal Beach and Shagg Pond are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Organized home and cozy stay. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10

The place was super nice and clean. The check in process was so smooth and the owners were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikki L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent, Cozy Home

Me and my two teenagers stayed here for 3 nights and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The home is exactly as advertised, clean, well-stocked and cute as can be. The first night we had a power outage and the wood stove kept us warm (and it was fun and cozy!). Everyone slept extremely well on comfy beds. The shower was perfect and the kitchen had everything we needed to make meals.It was truly a fantastic stay and we will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I'm from the south and I was cold the first night.

The property is nice and well maintained. That said, I was very cold. I realize that energy is expensive, however, entering the house with one heater set to low was inadequate. It was 42 degrees outside when I arrived and I could not appreciate any warmth as I entered the house. Without my heating pad, I would have suffered the first night. It took until the next morning for the house and furnishings to warm adequately. I expected the house to be at least 65 degrees inside on arrival. There's absolutely no way that it was near that level of comfort the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Third time staying at this location, works out great for my yearly 10 day visit to this area.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What we needed

We were attending a family wedding. Just needed a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the area for a wedding, brought motorcycles along...

Property just as described on web site, great for a home-base, no problems (except for bike performance). Master bed on 2nd floor, with bathroom on first - let those kids do the steps in the middle of the night! Needless to say, we used separate beds on the first floor. Otherwise, great accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashton H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charmingly Remodeled

We only stayed for one night, but this cottage was all we needed. It’s been thoughtfully remodeled, was very clean, and all the beds were comfy. Our ten-year-old loved the “cuckoo clock room’s” loft doors. If our travels take us this way again, would definitely stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

molly r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very cute and unique house. Good internet, air conditioning and everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One night stay

It is charming home for an overnight stay and or even longer. All the amenities of home
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buckfield

Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Martise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Villiage House

The house is very cute, in a good location for peace and quiet. It was kind of boring, and we tried to find the beach or something to do and there really wasn't too much. We wished we had brought some games or something to do. The owners and managers were very nice and super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little place, nice Maine vacation

Our stay at this property was excellent, start to finish. Priced right for the location and the amenities, the place was everything as described. Comfortable bedding, flexible sleeping arrangements (3 bedrooms) and well equipped. Communication with the manager/owner was easy and quick. Highly recommend this property for a no frills experience. About an hour drive to Sunday River resort where we skied.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonor F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding

Thankful for the one night availability and Mike was great allowing us to check in a bit early after driving 3 hours to get ready for a family wedding! House was immaculate and convenient to the venue.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks for such wonderful accomendation

Everything worked out just the way it should. Clean, great location to stores and family. We would stay there again. If avialable no hotels for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter jun. & Helga W., Unna - Hemmerde

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house lots of Traffic

We lived in a cute nice house that was unfortunately opposite the schoolbus depot and on the ME - 140. There was heavy trafic on the road from 6 am to 9 pm , because it was on the federal highway. Access was quite easy thanks to a numerical code. Apart from the noise from the street, we really iked the house and the surrounding aera.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fay L., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little home

Stayed at the “Priest House” for a week. Loved the location, house was comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamera K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nephew's wedding

We came in for a wedding. So much better than staying in a hotel. Plenty of room for everyone to get ready, have time to theirselves etc. There was an iron and board so we all looked our best. Just really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and quaint

We enjoyed a restful, comfortable stay. Everything that we could have needed was right there at our fingertips. The Village House was very welcoming, clean and felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute cottage- clean and comfortable

Cute cottage. Very comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week away

We stayed for a week. It was great. Quiet, cozy and clean. Bed ate comfortable, kitchen had all the necessities, and a few extras too. The perfect place to unwind and just get away from it all. Yet only a short day trip to Portland, Bangor and many other small coastal towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Maine Getaway

My husband and I stayed at Michaels rental for a wedding weekend in Maine. The location was perfect for the two of us. The space was clean and Michael was very responsive to our questions and prompt to help us get in the property. Would highly recommend for a small family getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute home, exactly as described, owners were easy to communicate with and our stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Menes

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I work as a touring artist and media producer and love to travel and escape into nature. My partner, Andrea, who is originally from Prague, Czech Republic, is a woman of many talents who loves nature and the arts. We make our home together here in rural Maine. We enjoy Airbnb hosting and welcome guests from all around the world. When we travel, we prefer to stay away from the touristy places and hang out with the locals, discovering hidden places and having authentic experiences. We live nearby our Village House in case there are any issues that come up with our rentals.

Why they chose this property

This is a great property for folks who are visiting family or friends in the area, planning outdoor activities, attending weddings or events, or who are in the area for work assignments. The internet is fast for doing work on line and everything is convenient being right in the village. Our neighbors are quiet and respectful.

What makes this property unique

The Nifty Village House is an authentic homestay. It's not a commercial rental property. It feels like a real home because it has many handcrafted features and the furnishings that are family treasures that go back several decades.

Languages:

English, Czech

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests