Rufus III Yurt on the river

Waterfront campground with kitchen and fireplace

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Exterior
Stovetop, coffee/tea maker, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Brownfield, ME
  • Place, Saco River
  • Place, Stone Mountain Arts Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Fryeburg Fairgrounds
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Brownfield

Located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Stone Mountain Arts Center, this campground is within a 10-minute drive of Saco River. The accommodation includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

What's nearby

  • Stone Mountain Arts Center - 11 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Fryeburg Fairgrounds - 18 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Settlers' Green Outlet Village - 33 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Kahuna Laguna - 36 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Cranmore Mountain Resort - 45 min drive - 19.0 miles

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saco River Brewing - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Back Burner Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Top Of The 9Th Fryeburg Maine - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fryeburg Kitchen And Market - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Rufus III Yurt on the river

A cozy yurt nestled in the woods alongside the Shepherds river. A year round elevated camping experience.

The yurt is an off the grid one room open concept. There is no electricity or wifi. For lights there are two propane wall lights, battery operated lanterns and headlamps. Outside we have solar powered motion lights. For cooking we have a propane stove top and a well stocked kitchen area including 2- 5 gal. jugs of water for cooking and cleaning inside the yurt and a propane grill outside. The yurt is heated by a wood stove and there is an outdoor fire pit. We also supply the firewood. We have a queen size bed with pillows and bedding and 1 camping cot with pillow and sleeping bag to sleep up to 3 people. Site has its own outhouse and in the summer months there is an outdoor shower with water warmed by the sun.

Besides the yurt site you have access to the many trails throughout the property to enjoy year round. In the winter months you can go snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling and the river is a great place for a dip in the summer!

We like to give our guest their space. but we live close by and you can message or call us with any questions.

Small quiet town with a great local restaurant The Back Burner and also an amazing music and dining venue The Stone Mountain Art Center. The Saco River is right around the corner. Our property has maintained snowmobile trails that are part of a major trail system. There are also beautiful trails for hiking. We are a 25 minute drive to North Conway, NH.

There is no traffic. Most destination spots have ample parking.
No loud music after 10pm
Outdoor fires allowed in provided firepits only.
swim at your own risk.
carry-in and carry-out trash.
The accommodation is heated and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,660 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

214220

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this campground?

This campground is located in Brownfield, close to Stone Mountain Arts Center, Andrews Preserve, and Lovewell Pond. Saco River is also within a driving distance of 4.1 mi.

Is there parking available at this campground?

No, there isn't parking at this campground.

Is this campground adjacent to a casino?

No, this campground is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this campground?

No, there is no indoor pool at this campground.

Is Rufus III Yurt on the river a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront campground include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Rufus III Yurt on the river?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this campground.

Does this campground offer breakfast?

No, this campground doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this campground allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this campground.

What is the closest airport to this campground?

The closest major airport to this campground is Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional), which is 6.7 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Rufus III Yurt on the river?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Rufus III Yurt on the river.

Reviews

Rufus III Yurt on the river Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time,will be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting on the Saco River, comfortable accommodations. There was no dry wood or any kindling. We got some down the road a bit. Other than that, just as advertised. Road noise was audible but not heavy. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away! We stayed 2 nights, wish we had stayed longer. So much fun being “off grid”. Am definitely planning to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The location and amenities were ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great retreat

My second time staying first time with my partner. we had a wonderful time can’t wait to get back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024