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The Tortoise and The Mare self-keeping Inn~Peaceful or Playful~it's up to YOU!

The Tortoise and The Mare self-keeping Inn~Peaceful or Playful~it's up to YOU!

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Overview of The Tortoise and The Mare self-keeping Inn~Peaceful or Playful~it's up to YOU!

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Sumner, ME
  • Popular LocationWorthley Pond21 min drive
  • Popular LocationOxford Casino42 min drive
  • Popular LocationSunday River46 min drive
  • AirportAuburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Tortoise and The Mare self-keeping Inn~Peaceful or Playful~it's up to YOU!

Welcome Sunday River skiers! Secure now for Total solar eclipse on April 8th 2024! The Tortoise and The Mare Self-Keeping Inn -- Offering unparalleled space and freedom! This immaculate 1786 farm house offers guests the privacy and flexibility that they deserve! Guests reserve the ENTIRE Inn to enjoy in complete privacy .Spacious and stylish , open and flowing floor plan - all on 140 private acres of unbeatable mountain views, wooded nature trails and open fields.

. Guests will have use of all grounds, deck off the "lounge", firepit.. Inn is fully equipped and all rooms are thoughtfully appointed by. The Edgar Allan Poe room a favorite! Secluded but not remote Four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, kitchen, living room,three season lounge, and deck.

Ideal for entertaining. Quiet retreats or elaborate outdoor events, including weddings, honeymoons,reunions, vacation stays and holidays! Let your unique-ness unfold!.Artists' and musicians' paradise! IDEAL for holidays!. Wonderland for sports enthusiasts year round. Hiking, biking, sledding, skiing, snowmobile, ATV's - the ITS connector trail begins on the farm!Close to lakes for swimming, boating, fishing. 25 minutes from Bethel and Norway. Robert's Farm preserve offers FREE rentals for the day to enjoy snow shoeing and X-C skiing!

For additional accommodations, ask us about our additional guest houses, located down the lane from the Inn - perfect for those who desire even more privacy, yet are still able to enjoy and access entire property! One is a sweet, Christmas cabin and the other is a super, sexy shipping container home! All homes boast spectacular mountain views, inside and out! Freedom and flexibility - peaceful or playful ~ it's up to YOU!!

. High speed internet, Pet friendly! Discounted corporate rates available! . Large events - serious inquiries please! Weddings and events please visit us on The Knot for additional info including contact information

Property manager

laura falconer

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Shipping Container Home ~ Super Sexy! Outstanding Mountain Views! Wifi, 420 :)
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Kitchen
Living/dining area
10.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
Shipping Container Home ~ Super Sexy! Outstanding Mountain Views! Wifi, 420 :)

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed
Outdoor only. Info at thetortoiseandthemare.com

Pets

Pets allowed
Pet friendly!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Designated smoking area outside
Please no pets on furniture. Must be leashed outdoors and supervised indoors. Children must supervised at all times. Designated smoking area outside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Outdoor only. Info at thetortoiseandthemare.com
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Sumner

Located in Sumner, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Willows Flea Market and Auburn Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Androscoggin Riverlands State Park and Worthley Pond. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oxford Plains Speedway or Hemond's Moto X Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sumner, ME

What's nearby

  • Snow Falls - 19 min drive
  • Worthley Pond - 21 min drive
  • Mt. Abram - 35 min drive
  • Oxford Casino - 42 min drive
  • Sunday River - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 53 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hosts, property and location
Our hosts were above welcoming! Property was exquisite in space and ambience. Location was beautiful and drivable to all that Maine has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

c E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, very peaceful
Can't beat the views from the porch. Lovely walks all around the property. Host is attentive and thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellie G., Trumbull, CT USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Exquisite Property AND friends for life!
It is difficult to put into words how much we enjoyed our stay at The Tortoise and The Mare property. This place was built for us. We were traveling with two of our kids, 12 & 13, and 2 friends of ours along with me and my husband. It is difficult to impress my tweens but they were! We loved our private rooms and the attention to detail. Laura has so lovingly decorated each room and the entire house. My children especially loved spending time with the tortoise and the mare! Anyone with teenage kids know how difficult it is to get them away from their phones. But Chewy and Hartley put a spell on them. Watching our kids just walk around the incredible grounds or spend time staring into Hartley's beautiful, big, brown eyes made me feel like I was doing something really 'right' for my kids. We can't wait to come back and stay in the Containerminium. Laura and Steve are the most gracious, loving and open hosts. We are already planning our next trip! Friends for Life!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
We needed a place for a small family group to stay while in the area for our son's graduation from Hebron Academy. The Tortoise and the Mare was perfect for us. Beautifully decorated yet comfortable and homey, it was perfect for our needs. Everyone remarked at how nice their beds were for sleeping, a small but important detail. The large kitchen was great for our celebratory gathering. The vista of the hills from the closed porch and deck was a peaceful spot for coffee or a drink in the evening. Just a wonderful place to spend a few days with family. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place & People
Three generations of our family loved the Tortoise & Mare. It's a beautiful setting and was very comfortable. There was something for everyone. The kindness our hosts Laura & Steve showed us, put our stay over the top. They truly have the gift of hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by laura falconer

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Languages:

English
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