Title: Beautiful farmhouse with hiking trails/kayaking. 5 minutes to town or ocean! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful farmhouse with hiking trails/kayaking. 5 minutes to town or ocean! ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101100000/101090700/101090685/3edb63df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101100000/101090700/101090685/29a3ca5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101100000/101090700/101090685/72e9ccc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101100000/101090700/101090685/371d844b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101100000/101090700/101090685/55b49b49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On a picturesque farm, The Guest House at Tripping Gnome Farm offers an inviting retreat with a gas fireplace and kayaks for exploring Kelsey Brook. Guests can unwind in the fire-pit or hike miles of trails from the backyard. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81680 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful farmhouse with hiking trails/kayaking. 5 minutes to town or ocean! The Guest House at Tripping Gnome Farm is a light-filled and airy space featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a kitchenette, and a large open living area with a gas fireplace. A former barn renovated in 2022, the house is situated on our working organic farm and has access to several miles of hiking trails from the backyard. Guests here also have access to kayaks that they can use to navigate Kelsey Brook, which leads to the Haraseeket River. A fire-pit provides a cozy gathering spot for guests as well. Our quiet and idyllic farm property is located only 5 minutes from downtown Freeport, home of the L.L. Bean flagship store as well as a multitude of other outlet stores to satisfy everyone's shopping needs. Equidistant to the farm is Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, filled with oceanside hiking trails, as well as Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment, a sustainable dairy farm which hosts educational and community programs. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 3 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,680 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115170000/115165600/115165570/ea8fa80b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious retreat with peaceful seclusion, Wifi, Patio & BBQ Grill Freeport - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=115165570&PinnedHotelID=115165570&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74200000/74195000/74194909/24ba5374.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront, Luxury, Spacious home in Freeport! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Note from host: Prior notification is necessary for events. Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Freeport, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Freeport Historical Society and Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Harrington House and Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum. Wolfe's Neck Farm and Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Freeport travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Freeport.dx180773) [View more Holiday homes in Freeport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Freeport-Private-Holiday-Homes.d180773-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.85276%2C-70.06889&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ej_XHI0cNCdKdj4UTUyJecxRH7g=) Freeport, ME ### What's nearby - Harrington House - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles - LL Bean Flagship Store - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles - Wolfe's Neck Farm - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles - Desert of Maine - 14 min drive - 6.3 miles - Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park - 17 min drive - 4.7 miles ### Getting around - Freeport Station - 6 min drive - Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 45 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪freeport high school cafeteria - ‬6 min drive - ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful farmhouse with hiking trails/kayaking. 5 minutes to town or ocean! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful farmhouse with hiking trails/kayaking. 5 minutes to town or ocean!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful farmhouse with hiking trails/kayaking. 5 minutes to town or ocean!? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Beautiful farmhouse with hiking trails/kayaking. 5 minutes to town or ocean! located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Casco Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mast Landing Sanctuary and LL Bean Flagship Store. Freeport Historical Society and Harrington House are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful farmhouse with hiking trails/kayaking. 5 minutes to town or ocean! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia T. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Serene Countryside Oasis Robin and Harry were the perfect hosts and their property was both beautiful and inviting. The Tripping Gnome guest house was comfortable and had everything we needed for a family weekend away. Only minutes from the hubbub of Freeport ME shopping, it was nice to return to the absolute serenity of the farm. Thank you for sharing your oasis with us! ##### Patricia T. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rylan S. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Property We had such a lovely stay at the farmhouse. The hosts were very responsive, friendly, and accommodating. The property itself is expansive, and we enjoyed walking around and playing disc golf. Such a beautiful stay, thank you! ##### Rylan S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick C. 31 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Freeport at its best Property, accommodations and host could not have been better. This is a great place to stay in Freeport and we highly recommend it for families visiting the area. What a gem! ##### Patrick C. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane M. 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Amazing This farmhouse is unbelievable! Beautiful location tucked off the road with amazing walking trails and wildlife. The hosts are incredible and very nice. Overall 10/10 ##### Shane M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlene B. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little bit of Heaven Both hosts and property were beyond fantastic. Don't pass up the opportunity to stay. Trails a fantasy land, moss covered along a stream that leads to a marsh area and kayaks. I can't say enough. ##### Marlene B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy D. 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Verbo booking I ever did We absolutely loved our stay! Robin and Harry were lovely and so accommodating with the timing we checked in to allow us to be in early. It’s located on their property so I felt like our place was secure. The Vrbo itself was so beautiful. the beds were comfortable the towels weren’t scratchy, but plump and, clean and lovely like I have at my house. There was plenty of room for us to bring in breakfast food in their fridge. It was nice and quiet. I love that they have a store where we could buy their homegrown mushrooms and micro greens. I can’t say enough for how it was such a perfect fit for our family and friends . ##### Amy D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene H. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful peaceful farm stay Robin and Harry were wonderfully hospitable and attentive. The farmhouse was immaculate, comfortable, and situated on a quiet, beautiful farm, with quick access to anything and everything you would need--more Maine beauty, restaurants, shopping, groceries. We especially enjoyed the opportunity to kayak as they provided everything one would need steps from the farmhouse. The only information to note is that the kitchen is a little small in that there is no stove, oven, dishwasher (small sink) or full refrigerator--which if you are planning on staying for a longer time and want to do some cooking, it might be a little challenging. For us, it was fine as we just ate simple snacks at the farmhouse and ate out at the wonderful nearby restaurants for our meals. Thank you, Robin and Harry, for a wonderful stay. We definitely hope to return! ##### Irene H. 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