Wonderful camp with excellent boat house.Kitchen had everything we need. Beds were comfortable. Shower in master bath was awesome. Living room is comfortable. Very well cared for, clean, updated.Communication with owner was top notch.
Secluded and peaceful! We spent our 25th wedding anniversary at this little cabin on the pond. Such a great spot to enjoy the birds, fish, and frogs. Mornings were spent drinking coffee while kayaking and the days and nights finding ways to beat the 102 degree heat. A few suggestions for anyone staying here in the summer: 1. wear water shoes to keep some of the mucky bottom of the pond off your feet and for general walking around the immediate property. 2. Flip flops arenât the greatest here because the terrain is very slopped, slippery pine cones/needles, and generally uneven ground. 3. Bring a battery operated fan or three or a small generator to use the outlets for fans. 4. We brought a Milwaukee Tools M18 Rover Compact Folding Flood Light w/USB charger as the gas and solar lights are limited. Youâll need extra light over the stove if cooking in the darker hours.5. If sleeping on the sofa bed, bring a thick mattress pad! Horribly uncomfortable. Not sure the existing mattress could be considered a mattress. 6. Personal preference: bring your own water if you donât want to boil pond water for dishes or refill shower bags with the same. Lugging water up the steep incline from the pond isnât fun, IMO.You can hear other nearby houses and traffic coming from the main road but nothing disruptive. 1-2 bar cell service in the event you need to stay connected to the world. I advise against that! Great location to reconnect, rejuvenate, and relax! Weâll be back!
You have the pond and house to yourself, hidden away from the road; it's great escape from everything. Bring a telescope or binoculars, it gets legitimately dark and the stars are wonderful.
We had a great vacation on Jaybird Pond, swimming, kayaking, hiking and making family memories.
Renters should know that the property does not have running water or electricity. The property managers help you figure out how to boil the pond water and use the propane lamps.
If youâre willing to rough it, you canât beat the experience of having your own pond.
We both very much enjoyed the cabin and the pond we were on. Only disappointment was we couldn't catch any fish except catfish. We still had fun, They provided a canoe but we also brought paddle boards. It was very peaceful and serene. You could hear the cars from the main road and the road going into the cabin is very rough. We had a small SUV and I felt I should of had a truck. All in all it was pleasant, peaceful and we were unplugged. I am heading back to work feeling refreshed.
This is the perfect offgrid cabin to stay! Everything in one place we didnt need to leave! Close to town. We cant wait to go again. Owners are amazing!
We loved our stay here! It was definitely one of the most relaxing vacations we have been on. The property is so perfect. We spent the day outside on the lake. We brought our paddle board with us and it was so nice to explore with. The house has everything you need. The beds were comfortable. We loved everything about it!
The property was gorgeous. Even when we couldnât figure out the stove (Oy) they came right away to help. Sweetest people, beautiful place. Amazing family vacation, weâve already decided to book ASAP for next summer. Thank you!
My friends and I had such a good time here, the water felt incredible and it was so nice waking up and hopping out in the water on a kayak. We will definitely be back! Everything about this trip was perfect.
Exactly as described in the website! We were very happy with the cabin, the cleanliness, and the location. The owners provided everything that we needed to enjoy - we only needed to bring water,flashlights. and food, plus our bedding. The dogs loved it, and we did too! Would definitely stay again.
Unfortunately, my stay was cut VERY short due to a medical emergency with my dog (which had nothing to do with the property). I only was able to stay one night, but will definitely be going back. In fact, the owner felt so badly about my situation, they've offered to have me back at no charge. I will definitely be booking in the future.
This location is ideal if you want privacy and the cabin is well appointed. It's kind of like glorified "glamping" with no running water or electricity. The gas lights are awesome and the gas refrigerator is perfect.
A couple of things I wish I had brought with me and will next time; a tablecloth for the outdoor picnic table, my camp water jug for dishes, folding chairs, and a good battery operated reading light. Other than that, I could've been very comfortable for the week!
We had a great time being off grid at this location! My 9 and 12 year old got back to being kids running around in nature again without technology and we reconnected as a family! The pond was great to kayak in, we did not swim though a bit murky for our taste but plenty of other places close by to swim. Would love to return in cooler weather, it was really hot when we visited.
We absolutely loved our stay at Jaybird. It was absolutely perfect for my wife, our two friends, and a pup. We will definitely be back, it is the epitome of New England Camp.
One Note: We arrived at night and had a VERY DIFFICULT time finding the road, Google, GPS, Apple Maps, none worked. We had no service so we could not call the hosts either. We ultimately found the gate after driving up and down the road a few times. If you arrive at night and come from the south, it is the very first (and somewhat hidden) pull-off on the left after passing a big white house.
We enjoyed our short stay at this rustic scenic pond-side cabin. It was easy to manage living without running water and electricity- a fun experience using solar and propane-fueled power. We appreciated options for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and games. The property was well organized by the owners, who provided friendly support and clear communication.
For us, it was a comfortable and quiet place to stay, while we attended the music festival.
The cabin was amazing and so relaxing! Totally alone on the pond! My 2 year old had a ball fishing! He caught something with every cast! The outhouse was clean and we didnât have any issues using that. We will be back!!
We disconnected from the world and reconnected with each other. This experience made us get close and explore some things that would normally be awkward. The view was beautiful, the cabin was so cute and comfortable. We kayaked, fished, had a fire it was great !
Comfortable cabin on a beautiful pond. We enjoyed the fall colors and a bit of fishing. Caught bluegills and catfish. No electricity but wasnât too inconvenient. Indoor lighting with gas lamps was in place but didnât provide a ton of light. Plenty to get around but not read with. Had a great stay and would happily go back!