A cozy cabin, tucked away from the rest of the world, just screaming write here! That’s the dream. Lucky it’s not too far-fetched of a dream either. Airbnb isn’t just good for the occasional vacation, it can also help you find your perfect writer’s cabin for a secluded writing retreat. This post includes several cabins and cottages that you can currently find on Airbnb in Maine.
Why Maine? I’ve just been on a Maine kick lately. Maybe because we’re getting into Fall – I’m obsessed enough with Fall that I wrote a whole post about it, which actually also includes some ideas on writing – maybe because Maine is remote, and being away from people has been sorta the theme of the year. Either way, I can 100% get behind a little writing getaway to some cabin in the forest.
…I’m aware that’s how a lot of horror movies start, but still.
I also put together another list of 12 cozy cabin getaways on Airbnb – but this one has spots all over the world. Check it out here!
A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.
Thomas Mann
Writing in general seems like it should be easy. You shouldn’t have to lock yourself up in some remote cabin to get the words out, right? Maybe, but the reality is there’s actually reason to believe that our everyday life may simply not be conducive to creativity. This Buffer article goes over some of the ways your brain chemistry is either prepped for creative work or hampered.
To remedy the times when life becomes suffocating to creative work, it might help to simply get lost for a while.
Find a cozy cabin to hole up in for a few days or a couple of weeks, somewhere distraction can melt away, and relaxation can settle in, allowing creativity to breathe more freely once again.
If per chance, you are looking at road tripping to your sweet cabin getaway, I put together a list of some great road trip apps here.
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Ocean Front Cottage – Bremen, Maine
Guests allowed: 2
1 bed, 1 bath studio
Idyllic cabin on the Maine coast for a single person or couple who love being near the water while writing.
Buttermilk Cottage – Brunswick, Maine
Guests allowed: 4
2 beds, 1 bath
Oceanside cottage with lovely interior, including a fireplace. A small deck on the upper floor provides cozy, outdoor seclusion for a writing retreat without being totally cut off from the modern world.
Rustic Camp Getaway – Belgrade, Maine
Guests allowed: 2
1 bed, 1 bath
A completely off-grid cabin by the lake. Perfect if you want to be completely distraction free – writing your manuscript on paper.
There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they’ll take you.
Beatrix Potter
The Appleton Retreat – Appleton, Maine
Guests allowed: 3
1 bed, 1 bath
A modern treehouse escape puts you up in the trees – an awesome atmosphere for writing, no? You’re also only about 30 minutes from town if you need to do a supply run.
Hand-Built Cabin by the Water – Hope, Maine
Guests allowed: 4
2 beds, 1 bath
Hand-built and off-grid with solar lighting, overlooking a nearby pond, close to town but totally private. A beautiful, distraction-free space to get your writing done.
Homeport Cottage – Harpswell, Maine
Guests allowed: 4
2 beds, 1 bath
If you’re looking for writing retreat away from everything without leaving the convince of modern life completely in the dust this cottage is a great choice. Water access, the calm and quiet of nature, with internet access readily available.
Writing is something you do alone. It’s a profession for introverts who want to tell you a story but don’t want to make eye contact while doing it.
John Green
Kate-Ah-Den Cabin – New Sharon, Maine
Guests allowed: 3
1 bed, 1 bath
Modern and artsy, this cabin is both secluded and close to town and activities. If you’re inspired by a rustic atmosphere but don’t actually want to get rustic, this is a perfect writing spot.
The Canopy Treehouse – Sanford, Maine
Guests allowed: 4
2 beds, 1 bath
Speaking of rustic without the rust, this airbnb escape has all the luxury of modern life (and then some) with all the magic of a treehouse. The owner’s refer to it as “eco-luxury” and that’s pretty much the perfect way to describe this place. There’s even a small writing desk in the loft bedroom.
If you’re into some of the more off-grid cabins for your ideal retreat, you might wanna check out this beginner’s guide to hiking shoes. I researched a bunch of stuff for my own adventures and put it all together over there.
If you’ve taken some time away to write, or just to be on your own for a bit, I’d love to hear about it in the comments!
