✈️🌊 Land on the Lake. Tie Up. Stay Awhile.

Welcome to a true Fly-Inn experience at The Bird's Nest—a destination built specifically for seaplane pilots.

This is a genuine Lake Landing Fly-Inn, where seaplane pilots can land directly on Portage Lake, taxi to shore, and spend their stay just steps from their aircraft. Few aviation experiences compare to shutting down your engine, stepping onto the dock, and walking directly to your lakeside cabin while your airplane rests nearby.

Nestled along the shoreline with unobstructed water views, The Bird's Nest offers the peaceful escape many pilots spend years searching for. Enjoy your morning coffee from the covered porch while watching the sunrise over the lake, launch a kayak from shore, cast a line into the water, or gather around the fire pit as the stars emerge overhead.

🏡 Cabin Features

🍳 Kitchenette

The kitchenette is equipped with:

✅ Gas stove & oven
✅ Refrigerator
✅ Microwave
✅ Coffee maker

Perfect for preparing meals before or after a day of flying and exploring.

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements

🛌 Main Bedroom

• Twin-over-full bunk bed

🪜 Loft Sleeping Area

• 4 Twin beds

• Accessible by ladder only

⚠️ Please note: The loft may not be suitable for small children or guests with mobility challenges.

🌡️ Comfort Year-Round

The cabin is equipped with:

❄️ Heat Pump / Air Conditioning

🔥 Propane Heater for cooler months

🚿 Bathroom Facilities

The bathroom is located in the nearby shared bathhouse, which is exceptionally clean and well maintained.

✨ Included With Your Stay

🛶 Complimentary kayak use

🔥 Complimentary firewood

🌅 Direct waterfront access

✈️ True seaplane arrival and lakeside aircraft parking

🌲 Quiet surroundings perfect for disconnecting and recharging

☕ Covered porch with beautiful lake views

🌲 Things to Do Around Portage Lake

Portage Lake sits in the heart of Maine's North Woods, one of the most beautiful and remote outdoor destinations in the Northeast. Whether you're arriving by seaplane, car, ATV, or snowmobile, you'll find endless opportunities for adventure right outside your cabin door.

🎣 World-Class Fishing
Portage Lake and the surrounding Fish River system are well known for fishing opportunities. Bring your rod and spend the day casting from shore, kayak, or boat while enjoying some of Maine's most scenic waters.

🛶 Explore the Water
Launch a kayak directly from the property and explore quiet coves, beautiful shorelines, and hidden corners of the lake. The area is perfect for paddling, wildlife watching, and photography.

🦅 Wildlife Viewing
Keep your eyes open for bald eagles, loons, deer, moose, and other wildlife that call the North Woods home. Portage Lake is known for its incredible natural beauty and abundant wildlife.

🥾 North Maine Woods Adventures
Just minutes away lies the legendary North Maine Woods, offering access to millions of acres of forests, lakes, rivers, and scenic backcountry roads. It's a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

🚤 Allagash Wilderness Waterway
One of Maine's most famous outdoor destinations, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, is within reach and offers unforgettable canoeing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and wilderness exploration opportunities.

🏌️ Portage Hills Country Club
Looking for a relaxing afternoon? Enjoy a round of golf at Portage Hills Country Club, a scenic 9-hole course known for its beautiful surroundings and laid-back atmosphere.

🚙 ATV Adventures
Portage Lake is connected to Aroostook County's massive ATV trail system, offering access to more than 1,300 miles of trails. Explore forests, lakes, scenic overlooks, and small Maine towns throughout the region.

❄️ Snowmobiling Paradise
Winter visitors are in for a treat. The region is famous for its extensive groomed snowmobile trail network, drawing riders from across the United States and Canada. Direct access to the trail system makes Portage Lake a premier winter destination.

🛍️ Shopping & Dining
For groceries, supplies, restaurants, and local shopping, nearby communities such as Ashland and Presque Isle offer everything you'll need during your stay. Presque Isle is the largest nearby service center and makes for a great day trip.

✈️ A Seaplane Pilot's Dream Destination

What truly sets The Bird's Nest apart is that this is a real Lake Landing Fly-Inn.

Seaplane pilots can land directly on Portage Lake, taxi to shore, secure their aircraft nearby, and spend their stay enjoying the rare luxury of having their airplane within sight of the cabin.

Few aviation experiences compare to watching the sunrise over the lake, stepping onto the dock, and seeing your aircraft floating peacefully just offshore. For many pilots, this is exactly why they earned their seaplane rating in the first place.

🚙 Getting Around Once You Land

🚙 ATV Rentals
ATVs can be delivered directly to the property. Guests can arrange rentals through Ride North Recreation:
📞 207-532-4381

❄️ Snowmobile Rentals
Snowmobiles can also be delivered directly to the property during the winter season. Contact The Sled Shop / Mountain Side Powersports:
📞 207-764-2900

Whether you're arriving for a summer seaplane adventure, fall foliage flight, ATV weekend, fishing trip, or winter snowmobile getaway, The Bird's Nest places you in the middle of everything that makes Northern Maine special.

✈️ Fly-Inn and Stay Awhile.