Merrill Brook | Cabin in Howland, Maine

Come experience the beauty of the Maine outdoors. Start your mornings with breathtaking sunrises over the Penobscot River and end your evenings with colorful sunsets over Merrill Brook. Our property is perfect for families, sportsmen, friend groups, and small-group church retreats looking to relax and reconnect.
Make lasting memories as you unwind, recharge, and enjoy simple pleasures. Play a friendly game of horseshoes, keep an eye out for bald eagles soaring overhead, and after dark, take in the brilliance of the night sky — you can even see the Milky Way. Finish each day gathered around our spacious six-foot firepit, sharing stories under the stars.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate our direct access to Maine’s extensive ATV and snowmobile trail network. With 6,100 miles of trails statewide, adventure begins right outside your cabin door. Private cabins-only waterfront on Merrill Brook; public boat launch on the Penobscot River, just across the road.
Each cozy cabin includes a private bathroom with shower, a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, cable TV, linens, towels, and all essential kitchen supplies. Ample on-site parking is available for vehicles and trailers.
Amenities Included
Safety:
Fire extinguisher; fire blanket (2026); smoke detector (2026); digital CO detector (2026, eye level mounted; alerts ≤ 30 PPM).
Starter Supplies:
Coffee & tea, shelf stable creamers, sweeteners, to go cups.
Kitchen:
Olive oil, salt & pepper grinders, toothpicks, ice trays.
Bathroom:
Foaming hand soap; “In Case You Forgot” basket (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toothpaste, aloe); first aid basics.
Linens:
Bed linens, pillows, blankets; Simply Vera towels; Turkish makeup cloths; bathmat.
Kitchen Amenities:
Dish towels, dish cloth, oven mitts; dish soap & scrubbers; dish drying mat; full dinnerware sets; silverware; glassware; children’s dinnerware; Tramontina pots & pans; GreenPan sauté pan; baking sheets; pizza pan; Pyrex bakeware; full set of cooking utensils.
Utility Closet:
Shark vacuum, broom & dustpan, fan, cleaning supplies.