Airbnb’s Most ‘Wishlisted’ Maine Rental Has a Wild Design You’ll Have to See to Believe

Airbnb revealed the most "wishlisted" rentals across all 50 states, and while we all know that Maine can embrace its quirky side at times, the pick for the Pine Tree State is unlike anything you've ever seen.

What Makes the Copper Fox Treehouse in Pownal, Maine, So Popular on Airbnb?

Hiding ever so slyly in the woods surrounding Pownal, Maine, this kookily designed stilted cabin has become fodder for countless YouTube videos and social media posts because the Copper Fox Treehouse is an architectural curiosity.

You might think that this adorable woodland retreat is your run-of-the-mill modern getaway nestled amongst the pines, but take a closer look and you'll see that the Copper Fox Treehouse takes its name seriously: it's literally a treehouse that looks like a fox head.

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Dreamt up by owners and builders Heidi and Nicholas, their goal was to create an enchanting and quiet place to stay in the Maine woods, using mostly local materials that blend into the landscape. It wasn't easy, and as their website says, "... it required perseverance, skill and a village of local friends and neighbors to help bring it to life."

Take a Video Tour of Copper Fox Treehouse in Pownal, Maine

The story goes that Heidi had a dream (literally) that featured a fox-shaped home, with a metal roof reflecting the sun.

An amber glow illuminated what looked like the fox’s ears—windows of the bedroom loft inside.

And voila — this is the original sketch, which looks pretty darn near what the treehouse ended up shaped like.

The fox theme doesn't end with the outward appearance, as foxy but subtle details and accessories also pop up inside the elevated home, from an adornment over a magical arched doorway (below) to throw pillows.

What Does It Mean to Be “Wishlisted” on Airbnb?

If you’re wondering how an Airbnb rental lands on the wishlist, it means users are saving it while planning future dream trips. Homes that make the list (like Copper Fox) tend to be one-of-a-kind stays with a distinctive flair that sets them apart from your typical tiny home or backyard airstream.

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Is It Impossible to Book a Stay at the Copper Fox Airbnb?

You'd think that viral exposure like the Airbnb Wishlist would mean it's pretty out of the question to nab a last-minute stay at Copper Fox, but a quick search as of May 8, 2025, showed availability in May, June, and through the summer.

📍Copper Fox Treehouse is located in Pownal, Maine, which is around 30 minutes by car from Portland. Pownal is adjacent to Freeport, Maine, home to the iconic L.L. Bean Flagship store, restaurants, the Desert of Maine, and Wolfe's Neck State Park.