
Named after a Maine river, The Kennebec sets along the Chandler Heights Village loop. The Kennebec is one of 8 yurts tucked within the forest on our 128 acre property and at the heart of our Loop Trail. Chandler Brook runs through the back of the property and meanders through a large marshland. Guests enter the front door with a key code provided before check in.
Inside the yurt you will find a kitchenette complete with a draining sink, insulated Stanley water jug, propane camp cook stove (propane provided), enameled dinnerware set and percolator, stainless steel cookware, silverware, and serving utensils. It is fully furnished with a bar table, 4 barstools, living room seating, coffee table, and a timber frame bunk bed with two queen sized beds. *Note* bedding is not provided. Up to two dogs are welcomed with a pet fee of $20/night per dog. Doggy bags are provided for pet clean up and are located at the front door. Ample hooks are placed throughout the yurt for hanging jackets and drying wet gloves and hats near the propane fireplace. The propane fireplace offers ample heat through even the coldest winter weather. The yurt is equipped with a small solar system that powers the 12v LED lights and 2 USB and 2 USB-C outlets for charging phones, laptops, and iPads. *Note* guests should bring any adapters needed to plug into USB ports. A guest binder inside offers instructions for the solar power, stoves, a site map, and Bethel area dining and activities guides. Outside, 4 adirondack chairs are placed under strings of lights also powered by the solar panel. Solo Bonfire stoves are left on the stone seating area for outdoor fires year round. Stacks of firewood and baskets of fire starter and kindling are included at no extra fee!
Guests have access to the bathhouse located at the center of the village. It houses a ladies' and gent's side, each with 2 private hot showers and 3 toilet stalls. There is a handicap accessible toilet stall available in both bathrooms. The interior of the farmhouse style bathhouse feels warm and inviting with stained concrete floors throughout with radiant heat. The bathhouse has large rustic tub sinks for washing dishes and filling the water jug provided in each yurt. Our well water is tested monthly and approved by the Maine Drinking Water Program.
Guests can enjoy the surrounding forest on trails that we are continuing to expand. Our primary goal at Western Maine Yurts is to provide our guests with a four-season lodging option that is as connected to nature as possible. We aim to give a more luxurious and convenient camping/glamping experience where you can enjoy a hot shower after a day of outdoor activities. We hope you will embrace being unplugged from the fast pace of your normal life. Pause to listen to the rain on the roof, birds singing in the morning, and the breeze blowing in the trees. Enjoy a cozy cuddle on the couch with your favorite drink. And get out and explore all the Western Maine and the Bethel area have to offer!
Parking
Pets welcome






Parking and facilities
Parking
Policies
Accept credit card, Accessible 24/7, Children are welcome, Pets allowed, Smoking not allowed, Wheelchair inaccessible
Location features
Rural
Heating and cooling
Fireplace
Kitchen and dining
Cooking utensils, Kitchenette
Home safety
Carbon monoxide detector, Fire extinguisher, Smoke detector
Credit cards accepted
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Smoking not allowed
Wheelchair inaccessible
Check-in: 03:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
50% of the total amount is due at time of reservation.
The remaining amount is to be paid 7 day(s) before arrival.
All paid prepayments are non-refundable.
No security deposit is due.
* Please note that prices do not include Maine's 9% Vacation Rental Tax.
* For additional guests (beyond 4) contact Western Maine Yurts.
* Dog's stay is $20 per night/per dog.
**We cannot change reservations, issue cancellations, or refund due to weather.
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We loved our stay at the Kennebec at Western Maine Yurts! We booked last minute and were thrilled with the spacious, clean, and affordable yurt. It was the best glamping experience we've had. The beautiful yurt featured a comfy queen-sized bunk bed, couches, a well-equipped kitchenette, and a cozy gas fireplace. The bathhouse was just a quick walk away and impeccably clean. We also appreciated that it’s dog-friendly! Just remember to bring your own pillows, sheets, towels, and a flashlight for the quick walk to bathhouse, and a cooler since there’s no fridge. The owners were attentive, even keeping us updated during a brief power outage that only affected the bathhouse and not the solar-powered yurt. We enjoyed nearby hikes, including Grafton Notch and Maggie's Nature Park. We can't wait to return in winter to explore Bethel’s shops and restaurants. Thanks, Western Maine Yurts, for a fantastic weekend!
This is our third trip to Western Maine Yurts, and certainly won’t be our last. We came for a 6 day stay with our five year old daughter and our dog. Though it was a very hot and humid week, the weather was made bearable by going to some of the local swimming areas. There is a small pond nearby at Angevine Park that is perfect for children, and Frenchman’s Hole and Step Falls are great options for river swimming. Hiking areas are everywhere nearby, and they have some well-kept trails on the camp property as well. The yurt was clean, comfortable, and easy to cool down with a fan in the evenings. The Bathhouse was spotless, as always, and it is so amazing to have toilets, showers, and running water nearby, especially in mid-July weather! We hope to visit again this autumn, so we can enjoy the fall foliage and crisp evenings by the fire! The owners stay in touch to make sure we have everything we need, and make the booking and trip as smooth as possible. We can’t wait to visit again. Thank you to Western Maine Yurts for the incredible hospitality!
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