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The Container-minium ~ at The Tortoise and The Mare. Peaceful or playful!

Travelers find a perfect balance of nature and luxury at this mountain retreat, where relaxing spa treatments and golf await amid spectacular views

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The Containerminium, on 140 private mountain acres, offers an intimate escape with thoughtful amenities. Unwind at the spa, play golf, gather around the firepit, or soak in a spacious two-person tub. Wake to stunning sunrises from bed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Sumner, this guesthouse is in a rural area and in the mountains. Spruce Mountain Jay and Mt. Abram are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Willows Flea Market and Auburn Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oxford Plains Speedway or Hemond's Moto X Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Sumner travel guide
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Sumner, ME

What's nearby

  • Mt. Abram
    Mt. Abram
    31 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Snow Falls
    16 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Androscoggin River
    20 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Worthley Pond
    24 min drive - 14.0 km
  • McLaughlin Gardens
    24 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    52 min drive

About this property

The Container-minium ~ at The Tortoise and The Mare. Peaceful or playful!

  • Guesthouse in the mountains
  • You can look forward to golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden at The Container-minium ~ at The Tortoise and The Mare. Peaceful or playful!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Barbecue grills, snow sports gear, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Container-minium ~ at The Tortoise and The Mare. Peaceful or playful! include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

smoking permitted in designated area outside. Not suitable for children. Pets considered.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Container-minium ~ at The Tortoise and The Mare. Peaceful or playful! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is The Container-minium ~ at The Tortoise and The Mare. Peaceful or playful! located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 12 mi (20 km) of Worthley Pond, Shagg Pond, and Snow Falls. McLaughlin Gardens and Androscoggin River are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

The Container-minium ~ at The Tortoise and The Mare. Peaceful or playful! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lover's Landing!

Great place to relax by the mountainside, enjoy some pristine views and take a step back from the city. My significant other and I enjoyed the container minimum over 4th of July weekend and absolutely loved it. It was exactly what we needed to reset!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway with great views

Spent a long weekend at the Container House and really loved the location. Laura is the kindest hostess. The view is amazing. The Container Home is cute, surprisingly spacious, and with fun decor. We were even fortunate to get a glimpse of the resident deer. We enjoyed our short time there and would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing July 4th weekend!

My husband and 3 small dogs stayed at Laura and Steves property over July 4th weekend and it was everything we hoped for and beyond! Laura and Steve were great hosts, making sure we had everything we needed while being very respectful of our privacy. We had wonderful fireworks show from the windows and sitting outside. The property was clean, had everything we needed and we loved the decorations. We grilled every night, sat under the stars and also got to meet their cute tortoise! We would recommend this stay a million times over and hope to go back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020