{"id":26490,"date":"2026-09-20T07:14:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T07:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=26490"},"modified":"2026-09-20T07:14:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T07:14:42","slug":"this-private-island-home-in-us-maine-costs-450000-but-theres-a-catch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=26490","title":{"rendered":"This private island home in US&#8217; Maine costs $450,000 &#8211; but there&#8217;s a catch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134364631,imgsize-225538,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/moosehead-lake.jpg\" alt=\"This private island home in US' Maine costs $450,000 - but there's a catch\" title=\"The island on Moosehead Lake was listed earlier this month. (Photo credit: Zillow Gone Wild)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"The island on Moosehead Lake was listed earlier this month. (Photo credit: Zillow Gone Wild)\">The island on Moosehead Lake was listed earlier this month. (Photo credit: Zillow Gone Wild)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A tree-lined private island on Maine&#8217;s largest lake is on the market for $450,000, offering buyers a renovated cabin, waterfront views and plenty of privacy, but there&#8217;s one unusual catch.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>The roughly 0.1-acre island on Moosehead Lake was listed earlier this month. It features a one-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin renovated in 2022 and about 200 feet of waterfront, according to property listings.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>The home is surrounded by the lake and accessible from the mainland by boat or snowmobile, depending on the season. But despite its idyllic setting, the property does not have a conventional drinking-water.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>The property uses a lake-drawn water system, with water pumped directly from Moosehead Lake into the home&#8217;s plumbing. The water can be used for cooking and showering but is not considered safe for drinking, Realtor Nicole Hilton told the Daily Mail.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>The property also has no septic system, meaning the new owner will have to use a composting toilet and bring drinking water to the island.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Despite those limitations, Hilton said the cabin could appeal to buyers looking for a low-maintenance second home. \u201cI see a lot of people now looking for modern camps with no maintenance, and this doesn&#8217;t require much maintenance, because it&#8217;s all brand new,\u201d Hilton said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>\u201cIt pretty much is zero maintenance, so I think that is what a lot of people would like about it,\u201d Hilton added.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Inside the $450,000 house<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>Inside, the cabin has an open-plan living area with warm wood finishes, large windows overlooking the lake and a stone accent wall centred around a wood-burning stove, according to the New York Post.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>The adjoining kitchen features wood cabinetry, open shelving, stainless-steel appliances and its own island. The bathroom has also been renovated, with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, tiled walls and a pebble-stone floor inspired by the surrounding landscape.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>The cabin is insulated and has generator power, lake-drawn water and both Rinnai and wood heating. The property would likely appeal to a couple looking for a private waterfront second home rather than someone seeking a conventional full-time residence.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/>The island offers views of Moosehead Lake&#8217;s blue-green waters and is near Lily Bay State Park, where visitors can moor boats and explore the surrounding area. Although the area attracts tourists during the summer, Hilton said the island itself remains relatively quiet.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>\u201cIt&#8217;s certainly quiet where it&#8217;s located,\u201d Hilton told the Daily Mail. \u201cThe lake is 40 miles long, so it&#8217;s huge. You&#8217;re not going to see a ton of boating activity go by.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/>The closest town is Greenville, about a 20-minute drive from the mainland access point, where residents can shop for groceries and visit restaurants. The property is nearly three hours north of Portland, about 90 minutes from Bangor and roughly an hour from the Canadian border.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/>The island&#8217;s location also means access requires some planning. The listing notes that a new dock will be needed for seasonal access.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/real-estate\/news\/this-private-island-home-in-maine-costs-450000-but-theres-a-catch\/articleshow\/134364494.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The island on Moosehead Lake was listed earlier this month. 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