Shilo Farmhouse: Goats & Hot Tub! Near Portsmouth

Farm stay in Eliot, Maine

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Amylyn & Jonas Zev
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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We are a charming 9 acre working homestead in Eliot conveniently located 4 miles from historic Portsmouth, NH. We offer cozy accommodations, cedar soaking tub, yoga and a menagerie of animals.

The space
With 18th century charm, Shilo Farm offers comfortable accommodations with rejuvenation and convenience in mind. The feel of the home has been described as rustic elegant with an eclectic flair and our walls are filled with a unique collection of original art for inspiration and reflection.

We currently have two spaces available: The Farm House and Barn Retreat. They are listed separately on the Air BNB site. The description as follows is specifically for the FARM HOUSE SUITE.

PRICING: Our listed price is based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with additional friends, family or children, there is a $44 surcharge per guest/per night.

*****Infants under the age of 1 are free. Please let us know if you need a pack and play. We have one that we share between two units. Toddlers are considered another guest and are subject to the additional $44 charge.*****

ACCOMMODATIONS: The FARM HOUSE Suite is perfect for a couple, a family with children or 4 adults. The bedrooms are all located on the second floor. The master bedroom has a Queen Bed/Desk/Closet and there is an adjacent pocket bedroom with a twin daybed/desk. There is also a custom built-in alcove bed in the side hallway that houses a twin mattress as well. You have a full bath upstairs, as well as a half bath downstairs. Please let us know if you need a pack and play. We have one that we share between two units.

The Farm Kitchen is custom crafted with reclaimed lumber and has a fabulous 36 inch soapstone sink and countertop. It is fully equipped for you to host a lovely dinner and is well stocked with oils, spices, drygoods. We provide a dozen of farm fresh eggs, butter, coffee, tea, and milk as well. The live-edge dining room has seating for 10 and is hand crafted out of piece of black walnut. There is ample seating in the living room, and you will be surrounded by plants that give the space a lush and organic feel.

The red antique chest in the corner houses a plethora of games for all ages.

HOT TUB: We have a 6 foot cedar, soaking tub available for your enjoyment! Children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the hot tub due to safety concerns. Please note that the tub is shared with other guests on the property as well as us. We request that you shower before using the tub and not wearing any lotions or oils. The tub is sanitized with a copper ionizer and is treated like a Japanese soaking tub with frequent emptying and cleaning. Quiet hours are from 9 PM to 8AM.

Because we believe that sleep is one of the main pillars of health, we have invested in an AVOCADO mattress to ensure a restful and rejuvenating night of sleep. We use only ORGANIC linens and towels and non-toxic cleaners.

NOTE: The home is a rambling farmhouse and shares one wall with our residence (along the stairwell) to the left and we have a longterm tenant and her sweet dog Olive residing in the unit all the way to the right (when looking at the home).

IN ADDITION: Please let us know if you’ll be traveling with an additional guests or having visitors. This is important to us for the privacy and safety of ourselves (as we long-term tenant on-site) and other guests on property.

Guest access
Enjoy the serenity of the landscape while you sip on your morning coffee or tea. We invite our guests to join us in morning animal chores of collecting eggs and feeding the goats. Please let us know if you would like to join in. Our fire pit is a wonderful evening activity after a day at the beach or enjoying the sites of Portsmouth.

Other things to note
ADDITIONAL HOLISTIC AMENITIES:

We also have a yoga studio on property located in the community barn. If you are interested in participating in a yoga class, please text us and we will reserve a space for you. Guests only have to pay $15 versus the typical $18 daily rate. We accept cash or credit card. If you are interested in participating, please text us and we will add you to the registration list. You can access our yoga schedule at Shilo-farm dot com.

YOGA: Schedule a private Yoga class with Jonas Zev or take a group class.

Feel free to spend time with one of our many furry creatures. We currently have a Great Pyrenees dog (Her name is SHASTA) who is a Livestock Guardian Dog, three adopted cats, 5 Nigerian Dwarf Goats and 40 Chickens. We are a no-kill homestead and use only the eggs and milk from our flock and herd. We do ask that you enter the paddock areas only when we are home for safety reasons.

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Where you’ll be

Eliot, Maine, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Surrounded by a mature diversity of trees, the Shilo Farm neighborhood is private, lush and serene. We do have neighbors, but they are hidden through the trees. We are set back from the road, which provides a lovely sense of privacy.

Meet your host

Superhost
703 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Eliot, Maine
Jonas Zev Amberger has been a full time yoga teacher since 1997 and received a degree in cultural anthropology from the University of New Hampshire in 1991. He later went on to study at the Kalidas Sanskrit University in Nagpur, India, where he received a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine in 2004. He co-founded and directed YogaEast, a progressive school for Ashtanga yoga in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, from 2002 to 2006. He also founded and directed Yoga 5, a center for Ashtanga yoga and Ayurveda in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts from 2006 to 2008. Jonas says of his personal philosophy regarding yoga practice, “When I practice yoga, I move away from the external stimulation that tells me I should be this or do that. I reconnect with a true place inside myself that invites me to express myself authentically with confidence and clarity.” Amylyn has almost 20 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, working with people of all ages and abilities, with her passion lies in connecting animals with humans and considers it the ultimate healing experience. She also holds a degree in Outdoor Education and has spent many years guiding youth and adult groups into the wilderness and facilitating ropes course adventures. She spends much of her time in the vegetable gardens, cultivating the herb gardens and continuing to grow their vision of a sustainable and self sufficient life-style. In the summer months she loves to explore the the salt marshes in her kayak, biking the winding sea roads and surrounding herself in the beauty of nature. Together Amylyn and Jonas love to bring people together in a creative and nurturing way. Their home has been a hub for monthly community fires. They envision growing Shilo Farm into a place where friends, family and strangers alike can gather and share in music, food, and meaningful conversation. Our vision is always growing and we hope you can come and visit and be a part of our creative process!!!!

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Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm