Step back in time and embrace true solitude with this rustic log cabin on the shores of pristine Turkey Tail Lake, part of the Jo-Mary chain of lakes, in the remote North Maine Woods. Small out-boards, kayaks and canoes can easily pass between the two. Surrounded by thousands of acres of forest, this off-grid retreat offers the kind of peace and quiet that's nearly impossible to find — no electricity, no running water, and no neighbors in sight or sound. The property is close to the Katahdin Forest easement owned by the State of Maine and will forever remain as wilderness. Day trips to Baxter State Park, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and many other well known and not so well known spots can be easily taken from the camp.
The cabin is perfectly suited for those who appreciate simplicity and the call of the wild. Inside, you'll find a cozy space warmed by a propane heater and wood stove, and a propane stove and fridge for cooking. A screened-in porch provides the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or evening read, listening to loons call across the water. Out back, a well-kept privy adds to the classic Maine camp experience.
Turkey Tail Lake is a hidden gem, offering some of the best fishing in the region, and the surrounding woods are teeming with wildlife — a true sportsman's paradise. Whether you're after adventure, seclusion, or just a place to unplug and recharge, this cabin offers an authentic Maine wilderness experience.
If you've been dreaming of getting away from it all, here's your chance to own a piece of unspoiled Maine — where the only schedule is sunrise, sunset, and the sound of the wind through the trees. (Technically one room, but has a kitchen space, dining, relaxing and a bed as well as a loft with limited head room, but two extra beds.)
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$249,500
1261 Turkey Tail Road, T4 Indian Purchase Twp, ME 04462
1beds
--baths
440sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.85 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$567/sqft
$33/mo HOA
What's special
Rustic log cabinWood stovePropane stoveWell-kept privyCozy spaceScreened-in porchPropane heater
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 29, 2025 at 09:07am
Listed by:
North Woods Real Estate, LLC
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1624216

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
Great room
- Level: First
Heating
- Wood Stove, Direct Vent Heater
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 440
- Total interior livable area: 440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 440
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
- Body of water: Turkey Tail Lake
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 164,Waterfrontage Owned: 164
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Features: Rolling/Sloping, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Outhouse/Privy
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Camp
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log Siding, Log
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Electric
- Sewer: Other
- Water: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Turkey Tail Road Lot Owners Association
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $395 annually
Location
- Region: Millinocket
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $567/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $863
- Date on market: 5/28/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt
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